Every morning, I glance into my studio mirror, take a deep breath, and start the day’s intense work. Today though, the reflection is more powerful for my Ukrainian eyes. I am a non-binary fetish fashion designer, born in the depths of Kyiv, 46 years ago. As I stare into the mirror, I can't help bu...

I've always seen my craft, aerial dancing, as an exquisite metaphor for life's capricious dance. There are moments when you command dominance, exerting your power over esoteric laws of gravity. And then there are times when you must submit, allowing the force of the universe to guide and rule your p...

Breathing in the charged air of my private suite, I catch the intoxicating scent of polished leather and rich dark chocolate — elements of tonight's tête-à-tête. I am Choi Ji-Yoon, a 30-year-old Korean dominatrix, the enchantress who teases pleasure out from surrender, and from my eyes, no secr...

My name is Leyla, I am a performance artist from Istanbul, dwelling in the surreal world of pleasure, play and voyeurism. My stage and canvas are my own body, and I sculpt stories of sensuality meant to challenge the prohibitions society places on open expressions of eroticism. It is my talent to we...

Although they say Istanbul is where the East meets the West, it is also the place where my professional and personal life converge. As a 32-year-old relationship coach, I've dealt with numerous couples, seen the ebb and flow of romance, the twists and turns of passion and listened to untold secrets ...