TEXARKANA, WISCONSIN
“He just assumed I was submissive, because I was a woman,” said Joan Higgins, a 32 year old switch. “I was asked some pretty insulting questions and asked to perform florentine flogging before they would accept my status as a switch or dominant.”
Dungeon Monitor Keith Jaxx, 28, says it is all part of the new dungeon program to “keep attendees safe. You cant just come in and claim to be a dominant, you have to prove it.”
Many are concerned that men, especially those dressed head to toe in leather are getting a free pass.
“I’ve never been stopped or asked a single question,” said Master Rick Konrad, 43. “I am definitely a dominant, but I have never had to prove it.”
Orin Beck, the owner of the dungeon, has agreed to create a “BDSM Orientation sensitivity training program for all DM’s” but says he “stands behind the actions of Keith Jaxx and all our dungeon monitors. Safety in the dungeon is our top priority.”
Higgins, who was subjected to the interrogation says she wishes it was different, but that the end result was a happy outcome. “Once Keith figured out I was into topping, he asked me to scene with him. I beat his ass red, so I guess it all evened out. I don’t think he is going to question my abilities anymore.”
Photo credit: Beverly Yuen Thompson CC: NC SA
