A: I wear latex in public a lot and I’ve never had any negative reactions at all. I personally think no one actually notices and most people mistake it for PVC or just see shiny clothing. It’s only people in the know. Unless people are too polite to say anything. A: I’ve done mixed public latex loads of times. Sometimes I’ve put on latex leggings with a normal jumper or t-shirt. Or I’ve combined a latex top and jeans to make it look casual. Leggings by Honour Latex I invite you to enter my exclusive world of pleasure and pain. I will guide you into A domain that mentally manipulates your psyche and lead you into a physical playground full of fun excitement, fear and fantasy. We tend not to plan too much, just a few ideas and we tend to have more ideas on the day as we plan a few weeks in advance so it gives us time to think of more things. It also adds to the fun as I’m very free and open to new suggestions and ideas. I am Empress Akari. A Japanese professional and lifestyle Dominant based in Gloucestershire, where I regularly session from the elegant and well-appointed Pantheon Dungeon. I am also available to session in most of the South West, Midlands and Wales, including but not limited to Birmingham and Bristol.

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A: I would try wearing latex a few times before the shoot to get comfortable and used to putting the latex on. Maybe keep nails short for a while as latex can tear easily. Q: What do you feel are the biggest barriers for people who haven’t worn latex fashion before? What stops them from taking the plunge?

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I have a spacious 800 square foot dungeon space, an office for consultations and domestic scenes, and a bathroom with shower facilities. There is a wide variety of equipment for our enjoyment: A: I would absolutely love to model for anyone, there are so many latex designers now it’s so difficult to choose. So why limit myself? Intuition, imagination and understanding the psychology of the dynamic. Use of the tools, equipment and bondage is the easy stuff and I’m great at all of that. I love nice equipment so my dungeon is fully equipped with the best of everything for most BDSM play. Play in the [BDSM] scene provides a mental arousal rather the traditional sense of sexual pleasure. For instance, recently I had a session where I broke my slave. My slave was pushed to his mental and physical edge—he went as far as he could go with me. Cathartically, my slave let himself go, expressed his true vulnerability and wept. I am a sadist above all in the scene; I get a high from breaking someone mentally and physically. The combination of the two is the ultimate turn on for me. These experiences are rare achievements in the years that I have played. I cherish those sessions, and they are amongst the most stimulating for me.

I started pro-domming while I was still a grad student here in LA. Much of my work in the field of art had to do with power dynamics, objectification, voyeurism and exhibitionism, so although I was always been interested in BDSM as a type of eroticized power exchange, I had a hard time giving myself permission to explore it in my personal life. I originally started modelling in October 2017. It was actually part of a confidence boost which my partner helped me to organise. I was bullied a lot when I was younger so I suffered from low confidence. A: Oh there have been so many highlights, it’s difficult to choose. I’ve got into Twisted Edge magazine in their 2018 and 2019 latex editions and I’ve been published in LTX magazine in January 2020. In 2018 I was a finalist in the alternative model of the year contest. Absolutely. Ideally, I would be friends with all my clients. I am there to open them up to the most sensitive and vulnerable part of themselves—there's a lot of trust and emotional closeness that is built. Some people want more than I can give—whether it's time, attention or specific acts—and in these instances I need to strongly enforce my boundaries, which makes it more difficult to have a friendship. I insist on proper behavior from my submissives at all times. Do not disrespect me by wasting my precious time, missing your appointments, or forgetting your place.Q: Moving onto the world of latex fashion and the wonderful shiny stuff, how long have you been wearing and modelling latex outfits? Above all else, power play such as BDSM will be conducted safely. With this in mind, all limits are discussed in detail prior to your session. I expect you to be totally honest with me regarding your experiences and expectations.

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