https://www.thornbackacupuncture.com/writings daily 0.75 2024-02-25 https://www.thornbackacupuncture.com/writings/how-i-got-surgically-sterlized-5x8cf monthly 0.5 2023-03-14 https://www.thornbackacupuncture.com/writings/kink-in-media-k6zpe monthly 0.5 2022-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642320-3OYBXUSPJTVMQXWY4AXZ/2.png WRITINGS - Exploring BDSM in Media - FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (2015) Synopsis: I’m only going to be talking about the first film because… let’s just face it, I don’t have it in me to go through all of them. Based on the book of the same name published in 2011, Fifty Shades of Grey is an adapted Twilight fan fiction that follows Bella Swan Anastasia “Ana” Steele as she is stalked courted by wealthy, mysterious, attractive billionaire Edward Cullen Christian Grey. They engage in a whirlwind BDSM romance despite having no other significant commonalities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642323-CFVCJKB7BDH3LPCHDXHM/4.png WRITINGS - Exploring BDSM in Media - BONDiNG (2019-2021) Synopsis: Struggling comedian Pete finds his life upended when his friend Tiff/Mistress May ropes him into (pun absolutely intended; you can’t be part of the kink community and not revel in bad BDSM puns) the professional Dominatrix work that’s paying for her psychology degree. Each episode follows the pair through salacious and silly shenanigans as Pete adapts to his new profession. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642316-3I46PIIO06IN8VXADZ87/Films.png WRITINGS - Exploring BDSM in Media - SECRETARY (2002) Synopsis: Lee Holloway, a young woman with a history of self-harm and depression, is infantilized by her family and middling suburban lifestyle after leaving a highly structured in-patient facility. She applies to work for Mr. E. Edward Grey as his paralegal secretary. He initiates a D/s relationship with her, and they share mutual fulfillment and growth despite judgment from everyone around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642326-WT4OENNS07QRMNTQ928K/3.png WRITINGS - Exploring BDSM in Media - LOVE & LEASHES (2022) Synopsis: Better known as Moral Sense in Korea and based on the webcomic of the same name, Love & Leashes tells the budding love story of coworkers Ji-hoo, a closeted submissive, and Ji-woo, a Domme in the making. They connect when Ji-woo receives a collar meant to be delivered to Ji-hoo due to their similar names, and he subsequently asks her to be his Master. https://www.thornbackacupuncture.com/writings/lgbtqia-guide-finding-therapist-ad88j monthly 0.5 2024-02-24 https://www.thornbackacupuncture.com/writings/decolonizing-emotional-freedom-technique-yxgrz monthly 0.5 2022-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642276-4HIY6TV9R9IBXF6TKFE5/IMG_4405.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Small Intestine 3, or Hòuxī 後 谿 “Back Stream” Called the "Karate Chop Point" by EFT (please stop using this fetishizing term), the 1st point is on the side of the hand, right below the knuckle bone on your pinky. Distal point for back/neck/shoulder pain and tension. Regulates the SI channel and Governing Vessel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642290-SS04C2KQOHVO36F99PGR/IMG_4409.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Governing Vessel 26, or Rénzhōng 人中 “Human Center” The 5th point is on the philtrum, right below the nose. Helps with consciousness, calms the spirit, psychoemotional issues (One of Sūn Sī Miǎo’s 13 Ghost Points), acute lumbar sprain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642287-UMT2ALL7OGGYPAFZICCY/IMG_4408.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Stomach 2, or Sìbái 四白 “Four Whites” The 4th point is right below the center of the eye, on top of the cheekbone. Treats vision, local paralysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642301-2BYUI17CIQDVRRYZ7UZP/IMG_4412.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - This is Spleen 21, or Dàbāo 大包 “Great Wrapping” The 8th point is underneath the armpit on the midline, in the space between the 7th and 8th ribs. Unbinds the chest, supports weak limbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642284-MTGJIHBEPA0DF8T742HO/IMG_4407.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Gallbladder 1, or Tóngzǐliáo 瞳子髎 “Pupil Crevice” The 3rd point is on the outer edge of the eye, right on the bone between the orbit and the temple. Used to treat vision, temporal/supraorbital pain and headaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642280-F5B4WY1DI2RLKOWLPS1A/IMG_4406.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Bladder 2, or Zǎnzhú 攢竹 “Gathered Bamboo” The 2nd point is right where your inner eyebrow ends. Commonly used for vision and sinus disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65da32b17ab81564f3c74541/1708798642294-CWU5EG732PDOIPYBKYH7/IMG_4410.jpg WRITINGS - Decolonizing “Emotional Freedom Technique” - Conception Vessel 24, or Chéngjiāng 承漿 “Container of Fluids” The 6th point is between the chin and the lower lip. Facial disorders, severe thirst, stiffness at nape of neck. 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