Femdom. Matriarchy. Female-Led Relationship. There are many labels for the belief system or relational dynamic in heterosexual relationships in which the woman is knowingly and fully given power over the man and thus drives the relationship. Much of it is the product of submissive male fantasy and doesn’t come close to actual reality, or take into account various aspects of actual relationships out here in the real world. In the context of fantasy, others don’t exist outside the 24/7 couple, there are no social or occupational obligations, all needs and requirements have been met or are simply not relevant to the context of the story, whatever its form — and there is no mention of past history of either of the partners: no ex-wives, children, pets, best friends, employers or employees, relatives, in-laws, health conditions, mental or emotional problems or affect disorders, and nothing invades the situation to detract from the fantasy. That’s why it’s fantasy.

Now, it appears we have something of a hyper-feminist movement finding acceptance in the femdom-oriented community. And why wouldn’t it? Like the bureaucracy’s adoption of Keynesian economic policy, given how it supported their ideals and allowed them to expand and strengthen their power, the extremist idealogy of hyper-feminism seems tailor-made for the femdom platform. But, like the US Government’s adoration of Keynes, it’s not the best fit, is largely ill-advised, and will really come to bite everyone in the ass eventually. Or has no one been paying attention to the economy since September 2007? Case in point.

It’s taken me awhile to get to this point, however. I’ve read the bulk of the research, spoken to many sources, debated the issues on various websites, and drawn my own conclusions. The research seems to be split in certain areas, though no scholarly or academic journal is quite progressive enough to conduct any sort of legitimate experiment regarding whether or not there is any sort of validity to the present research. That being said, I’ve decided to do just that. I’m beginning preparation on what will be a blind, longitudinal case study to discover whether or not there is a causal relationship between various variables tested to include: discipline and punishment, humiliation and objectification, teasing and denial, service that is rewarded versus that which is expected without praise, the inclusion versus exclusion of certain types of consensual, sanctioned and monitored abuse: verbal, psychological, emotional, and physical; behavioural modification to include: control and limitation, cognitive restructuring and repatterning, goal-oriented ‘deserved’ punishment versus cruel, sadistic and ‘undeserved’ punishment and discipline.

The above is a rough sketch of certain activity domains and elements which will serve as manipulable variables that can be studied in the context of the experiment and its relational dynamics. It may change without warning during the preparatory phase, but will be solid and unchanging once the experiment officially launches. I will also be listing my individual hypotheses and the variables I wish to use in their testing for correlation, causality, or lack of relationship. There will also be extensive background covered, and an open forum for any and all who wish to ask questions about, or make suggestions regarding present research available, as well as offer their own hypotheses and research. Feedback will also be wonderful, as this may very well become a book once we’re finished. I can’t say how long the experiment will be conducted as of yet. I am debating 2 weeks at the onset, but am curious how a 30-day period would work. Again, there are real-world factors involved and they must be taken into consideration. This is not fantasy-land; this is research psychology and, to some degree, experimental design. They differ greatly from the surreal experience in which one can engage freely in fantasy. There are controls here, as well as heavy monitoring. It won’t be done whimsically or lightly.

That all being said, I think I’m ready to begin the preparation. Remember, any and all thoughts, suggestions, questions, condemnations or well-wishings can be posted here or emailed to me directly. It has been awhile since I’ve been in experimental design, experimental psychology, or designed any experiments myself, so any of you who may notice a glaring error I’ve made that could compromise the solidarity of the research, please, do speak up. Even if it’s flat out, ‘Mistress Roulette, you’re doing it all wrong,’ I want to hear it. Every university taught their experimental design just a little bit differently. I’m always curious as to how the other half lives, so to speak. So, you’re more than welcome to share.

Thanks. Wish us luck. Headslave is a real sweetheart for doing this. Those who are always asking me about submission — true and genuine submission — take notes! You’ll likely learn much from him in the upcoming month.

All for now. Let’s get started.

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