Asking ChatGPT About BDSM
Lately I’ve written a couple of articles on my Substack blog about the new OpenAI technology, ChatGPT: Conversing with an AI Chatbot and The Future of Technical Writing. I have a technology background, so this sort of stuff fascinates me.
Despite have written articles about ChatGPT, I hadn’t actually used it yet. I was relying on reports and tests others had done as my source material. So, today I signed up for an OpenAI account and used ChatGPT for the first time to see what this is all about in real time.
Wow!
Since I’ve written hundreds of articles about various forms of alternative sexualities, I thought I’d test the AI engine on how accurate it would be if I asked it a question in a realm I know quite a bit about. I could have asked about the entire big bucket of sexual interests and activities under the banner of “kink,” but instead decided to narrow it down to BDSM, a much smaller subset of the overall topic.
(For an article I wrote recently that offers advice for those new to kink, check out So, You’re New to Kink.)
To test ChatGPT’s depth of knowledge about this one particular style of erotic play, BDSM, I asked this exact question.
How do I get started in BDSM?
Within seconds ChatGPT began to write before my eyes and what it produced was 100% accurate and, based on my many years of writing and teaching about BDSM, rather good guidance for anyone who might ask the AI the same type of question.
Here is what ChatGPT wrote (not edited at all):
BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism) is a type of sexual or non-sexual activity that involves power exchange, role-playing, and the use of physical and psychological techniques to create an intense and often pleasurable experience. If you’re interested in exploring BDSM, it’s important to take the time to educate yourself about the different practices and techniques involved, as well as the risks and potential rewards.
Here are some steps you can follow to get started in BDSM:
1. Educate yourself: Start by learning about BDSM and the different practices and techniques involved. There are many books, articles, and websites that can provide information on this topic. You may also want to consider joining online communities or forums where you can ask questions and discuss your interests with others.
2. Communicate with your partner: If you’re interested in exploring BDSM with a partner, it’s important to have an open and honest conversation about your desires and boundaries. Make sure you both feel comfortable and are on the same page before proceeding.
3. Set boundaries and establish a safe word: Setting boundaries is crucial in BDSM. Make sure you and your partner have a clear understanding of what you are and are not comfortable with, and establish a safe word that either of you can use to stop the activity if necessary.
4. Start slowly: It’s important to take things slowly and not rush into anything. Start with activities that are less intense and gradually work your way up to more intense practices if you both feel comfortable.
5. Use proper safety equipment and techniques: Make sure you use proper safety equipment, such as condoms and gloves, and follow proper safety techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
It’s also important to remember that BDSM is all about consent and respect. Make sure that both you and your partner are fully aware of and comfortable with what is happening at all times. If at any point either of you feel uncomfortable or want to stop, respect each other’s boundaries and stop the activity immediately.
I was gobsmacked at this accurate, culturally competent answer. Sure, I’d have added more advice to this, but it’s all good information and framed within the safety and consent guidelines that have always been part of the agreed upon BDSM and kink community standards.
I wonder how AI technology is going to impact the overall kink scene or other aspects of our sexualities and associated relationships and interactions? This should be interesting. My instincts tell me that technology is going to play a much bigger role in how people educate themselves and find guidance and assistance when exploring the full range of their sexuality.
Buckle up. This is going to be an interesting ride.
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