BRAND NEW PHOTO of the Minoan Snake Goddess priestess attire. Thanks to the Goddesses involved - photographer Kristyna Hessova & costume maker Asham Martini. There's another photo with my breasts out as per the c1650 BCE Goddess figurines but Twitter may not be able to handle it.
The famous 19th Century Governess female flagellant Theresa Berkley - may have chosen her name as a psuedonym.
Berkley means "birch tree meadow" in Scottish and Old English. And birches made into birch rods - were the favoured implement used on the bottoms of her clientele.
RARE PHOTOGRAPH of masked woman in thigh high boots and gloves holding a whip.
Photo is by Biederer Brothers (Jacques & Charles Biederer) for Éditions Ostra c1920s-30s era.
They were from Moravská Ostrava in Czech Republic, operated in Paris & died in concentration camp 1942.
Is Villa Domme happening at an actual castle? Yes it's an actual castle, with substantial grounds. Previously we've held Villa Domme in a villa in Tuscany for two years running, with fabulous Mistresses (and subs / slaves) flying in from all over to attend.
Letter from a Parisian female flagellant to her client, c1897
I'll post as a chain so there's room:
"We shall see what your beautiful protestations of obedience and submission are worth when you come tomorrow, Monday, to the meeting I deign to grant you.
For those who were following my replica mid-1880s bustle dress - here it is worn in forest of villa in Tuscany.
Thank you to Inna - you did a great job. It’s made of a rare velvet and silk taffeta, with real Victorian buttons of the era, and bustle.
Who are the good Dominatrix educators?
I am updating my list of
#Dominatrix
educators and those who teach on psychology of Domination and BDSM, and offer courses - besides myself.
Who do you know who teaches and is good and worth recommending?
I think masochists fantasise of a cruel selfish woman but in reality they need a woman who has empathy, some independence to fill her cup (or refill cup), finds new source inspiration to keep things interesting, plays with intelligence and knows what you need, & gives aftercare
FEMDOM "SLAVE POSITIONS" - I am formalizing a series of FemDom slave positions inspired by characters from FemDom literature, mythology etc.
One of the first will be "for Phyllis" as on all fours ready to be sat on or rode.
And I welcome ideas on further FemDom positions.
Pegging was popularised after its appearance in the 1998 film 'Bend Over Boyfriend: A couple's guide to male anal pleasure', directed by Shar Rednour. The term "pegging" was itself coined by Dan Savage in 2001. See:
Sarah Bernhardt was famous for being assertive, sexually liberated and she took on masculine roles and attire flexibly as suited her desires in acting. The fedora was co-opted into women’s right movement.
I love women’s hats / attire mixing masculine / feminine elements.
The history of the "tart card" - from the fabulous
@WhoresofYore
/ by Dr Kate Lister. Welcome Collection in London. I love this! Great they've got these in the archive collection:
Villa Domme has this year 2022 become Castle Domme. Officially day 1 today and the weather was wonderful. No filter on that sky. Here with
@MistressTroy
and other Mistresses from around the world.
Today we remember Mistress Dometria in Brighton who passed away 2 years ago.
The coroner noted "She was extremely professional in her work. Leading her life as she wanted to. Extraordinarily well organised with a huge number of people who loved her."
Rest in power Mistress.
My last book, 'The History & Arts of the Dominatrix', took four years of hard research and three months of writing in Hanoi. My new book has taken even longer to research (held up having my daughter, & cancer). I hope to gift it back to the world shortly.
#FlightoftheGoddess
Another Mistress must-have is "Venus in Furs" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch; this version illustrated and translated by famous FemDom artist
@sardax
. I have an autographed copy and another copy to loan out to students. It's from Masoch that the term masochism was named.
I've just ordered this ensemble to wear for Villa Domme this year,- including a Victorian black PVC riding jacket. Delicious! Already picturing myself in Portugal in late June, in the castle running the slaves.
#villadomme
#anneonomis
As I'm going to be re-arranging the decor to make room for learning resources for sex ritual artifacts and desk, I will sadly have to sell the Berkley Horse as I need the space! (So if any
#Mistress
is wishing or lifestyler is wishing to buy it $600 & contact me. She's a beauty!)
So, see you tomorrow, Monday, 4 hr, 30 m, precisely, in the afternoon.
I believe you are obedient enough already to be exact.
Your mistress absolute,
Alice de Villefranche.
(Translated, "The Philosophy of Modern Flagellation" in Venus School Mistress Appendix pp.122-123)
I'm coming to London!
There are limited tickets available to see me speak at the Freud Museum London on Tuesday 22nd November 2022.
The price works out £22 (AUD $39) Eventbrite won't allow me to list it in AUD due to my address and bank being Australia
This is a book which isn't on BDSM, but nonetheless an incredible book on sexuality and desire in relationships. Esther Perel's "Mating In Captivity". It speaks of the contradiction of reconciling our needs for security/comfort as well as adventure/novelty. I highly recommend it.
@WorshipPlatinum
This is not a correct way to practice BDSM. You're actually very liable to do permanent damage to the kidneys or internal organs. Financially you will be liable for kidney transplant surgery. Ethically it's reprehensible. And skills-wise poor and I assume you've not had training.
Death. It's the strongest case for living your truth, for owning your sexuality honestly as part of your identity, for sucking the most out of the marrow of life, for celebrating with revelry, for valuing authentic connections with the people you treasure and love.
I have just purchased this beautiful 18th Century style corset from Kirgis Creations in Sydney, Australia; to wear for filming on the 18th-19th Century female flagellants in London.
Are you tantalised?
READY FOR KENNEDY OAKS DAY
My silk summer sleeve top arrived from Inna in Germany today.
It is cut from the same purpley-burgandy silk fabric that I made my 1880s attire. The buttons are faceted jet glass with brass mounts from similar era.
LIMITED 1st EDITION BOOKS - I'm sadly getting down to the last of the boxes of 'The History & Arts of the Dominatrix' book. Each is numbered out of 2000 on the inside cover. I hope everyone is enjoying their copy. Small number left in the world.
I am wanting to interview male sex workers offering services to female clients (needn't be exclusively, can be bi / gender non-binary etc). I want to include sex worker knowledge in my new work. I will respect your anonymity or attribute your name, as you prefer. RT
I would love to interview some real-life FemDoms who are in a
#FemDom
relationship with a slave, lifestyle 24/7 relationship, or Dom wife / submissive husband relationship. It's for a new book I'm writing. If you're willing to contribute, DM me or email me at anneonomis
@live
.com
For those following the progress of my
#labialove
petition to the House of Representatives, we gained 1009 signatures before deadline. (Making the 1000 goal.) It has been presented to parliament and the Ministers have 90 days to reply. I'll let you now when I hear back.
It amazes me the continuity of this jewellery harness style linked to Aphrodite / sex Goddess across cultures and time. (Gold piece British Museum; figurine from Ashmolean)
On the island of Malta - fascinated by the architecture of the window frame behind me - which resembles “lady in the window” motif some 3000 years later.
On your knees, as soon as you enter, you will thank me for the honour I do to receive you as a slave, and get ready to suffer, and prepare to undergo, without the slightest gesture or word of revolt, all the trials or you will sink, under my will, your famous dignity of man.
A simple but very effective "posture collar". Apparently one of the Dominatrices has one very similar. (I won't name Her out of discretion and to save the surprise.)
Villa Domme has a Fetters whipping bench being custom-made for us in navy blue leather upholstery - just to be a bit different.
Our Fetters Ladderback chair is in burgandy leather, so we're continuing the rich dark colour theme.
I will experience a fierce pleasure in humiliating you, in keeping you subjugated, annihilated, under my whip, in the dog's collar which awaits you, in taking final satisfaction in your whole being which has become my thing, the most tyrannical fantasies of my imagination.
Add yours to the chain:
FAMOUS PEOPLE who were into S&M / kink / D/s &/or BDSM:
Lou Reed of Velvet Underground fame
Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather
Whiplash girl child in the dark
Comes in bells, your servant, don't forsake him
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
It was around this time ten years ago in 2009, that I moved to Paris and London to do my deep research on
#Dominatrix
history in the archives, museums, libraries and lived history of those who'd been in the scene for decades. 10th Anniversary
#FemDom
I feel sad that there are a number who identify as “sub” and struggle to find someone compatible. And digging deeper some have no sub attributes whatsoever. What’s going on is they want to be driven to surrender with kink activities. ... 1/2
I still feel that precipice of cliff on the island of Gozo.
It’s no longer sunset in my mind, but sunrise.
Time to honour the channeling of knowledge, and once again - pass it on - the Ki - to seekers.
The Theresa Berkley 1820s salon set up at the Freud Museum London yesterday. What an honour to prepare this. Thank you so much all who came to see it. And sharing photos for those of you who couldn’t come but would have liked to. X Anne
WHICH OF YOU MISTRESSES OFFER SCHOOL PUNISHMENT SESSIONS? (In USA, UK, EUROPE, ASIA, AUSTRALIA and elsewhere)
Comment here is you offer school punishment role play sessions. (Or know someone who does)
I wonder if that's where I'm heading - that masochists like to be pushed (beaten down) to surrender (rather than submission), lose ego, and resurface in love and nurture. Even though they claim to want the cruel Venus, which they do, they also want aftercare understanding & love.
Today I visited the Temple of Aphrodite, which involved a little bit of off-roading. (And I love that my auto-spelling correct tried to change that to off-ROARing.)
Where shall I go this year for my archaeology trip?
In 2023, I visited the ancient temples including "the Giantess" Gigantija on Gozo, Malta. In 2022, I visited Southern Turkey's amazing ancient sites of Gobekli Tepe, Karahantepe and Catalhoyuk.
One of this year's focuses was understanding of psychologies: of masochism versus submission versus slavery. I am editing info to send out to attendees in elegant format but the raw whiteboarding aided my thinking. Here on "slavery" - aspects of slave heart & management.
While ordinary people in business suits are at work, I'm busy choosing
#medieval
#bondage
and (consensual)
#torture
equipment for my Villa Domme Mistressery™ course 2019 in Tuscany. It's a hard life.
Today, after a highly unpleasant experience in an academic reading group whose leaders believe in 19th Century invention of masochism (not merely the term but the thing), and hostility and denigration of my work, I wrote a serious article on masochism:
I have just got all book orders for 'The History & Arts of the Dominatrix' off today by Airmail Express. So if you have place an order, you will receive your tracking update shortly, and I hope you enjoy your rare numbered limited edition copy.
On Saturday 21st May 2022 I am giving a CARAS webinar 2 hour presentation:
UNDER “THEWEN” FORCE POWER: A framework for conceptualising BDSM roles and behaviours…
Welcome to BDSMers and students interested (but will be academic).
Info and enrolment:
WHERE IS A BIRCH MEADOW IN UK?
Does anyone in London / UK know of a birch tree meadow that is accessible, where I could harvest birch tree branch twigs? (To make birch rods)
VILLA DOMME IS NOW CASTLE DOMME FOR 2020. Moved to a secret location in Europe with our own FemDom castle. All attendees confirmed to come to new location. And I'm now busy re-routing equipment and organising the transfers and day trip. x Anne
It’s a strange feeling sending out the last copy. Strange that all those book babies are out there - in dungeons, libraries, homes of Dominant women. 2000 of them.
@VickieStarxxx1
Narcissist - probably. Prejudiced - evidently. And as prejudice is usually based on ignorance and fear, and projection of that fear... just as homophobia or any other prejudice. Here's an opportunity for you to see your post in a mirror, transform and grow. Humans are all humans.
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's 'The Emissary' in English language will be delivered 24th December 2021 in ebook and pdf to sponsors.
Your dedication to your Mistresses will appear at the back of the book - a perfect Christmas gift delivery.
Sponsorship:
Victorian Sex and the City Tour - on next Sunday 10th September 3-5 pm in Melbourne
Touring Melbourne's "Little Lon" red light district in the Victorian era, home to Madame Brussels, Yokohama, Mrs Bond, archaeology uncovered of absinthe & oysters.
A SMALL VICTORY! Today, the Petitions Committee in Canberra made the decision to remove anatomically-correct terms from the list of "offensive words". (eg vulva, labia, clitoris, etc.) This will enable me to submit my petition online for consideration. FIRST STEP - WIN!
NEW BLOG ON HISTORICAL CAT-O'-NINE TAILS reconstructing historical implements of Dominatrix Governesses of the Georgian and Victorian periods, for my Sky History channel shoot at the Freud Museum. Read at
It was such a pleasure to share the history of the Dominatrix with
@DomConLA
today, with so many amazing Mistresses.
One of the few upsides of Coronavirus has been being able to attend more International events from my living room.
If you enjoy drawing punishment & humiliation from your Dom, being bratty / cheeky / manipulating her / scripting your session, dictating attire, wanting squishing, complaining about any detail not perfect, ... you are NOT a sub, you're a masochist. Just for clarity. Best, Anne X
I've spent two heavy days of Villa Domme 2020 organization. A new venue (near Verona), new equipment ordered - including cane-wands, inescapable bondage gear, and the start of new secret packs of equipment with bespoke gear. Circe would be proud of us.
I'm presenting at DomCon in USA in one week's time, which is a virtual event this year due to Coronavirus for those of you keen to attend from Australia, Europe, UK etc. (May mean "firing up" early or staying up late to make the classes.)
📚DomCon NOLA 2020 presenters
@AnneONomis
📝The history of the Dominatrix
From ancient Goddess rituals to female flagellants & the bizarre underground.
SUN 11/1 1:45PM PST
Register to attend this class NOW :
This is a great idea for training Dominatrixes at whipping - a kidney belt made of leather to protect kidney area from whip strikes. In dungeon internships the apprentices used towels and duct tape. This is much better!
SEX: A BONKERS HISTORY
For those of you in the UK, I'm featuring on Sky History TV's series with the fabulous Amanda Holden.
Trailer:
Series airs on Monday 18th September at 9pm & four episodes dropping each week.
#SexABonkersHistory
@HISTORYUK
FOOT FETISHISTS - Does the interest in the arch of the foot also have some correlation to the kind of torque force around that arch, in force power impression? (In addition to beauty and aesthetic qualities) Or is it the hollow that's interesting in the arch?
PETITION - SIGN AWAY! Thank you so much for all the DMs and emails. As proposed by workers themselves, the petition to STOP IGNORING SEX WORKER KNOWLEDGE. Sign & re-tweet.
GLAD YOU LOVE IT - FIRST TIME I'VE PUBLISHED AN ALGORITHM OF DOMINATION (of masochists)
So
#masochists
I do welcome your knit-picking if there's anything I missed off. I feel like I'm over my 92.7% aim.
The blog post is here: