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This is a repost of an older fic rec list I did in 2015--apparently I was really angry about the 50 Shades movie. Mind you, at that time, "at least it's better than 50 Shades" was basically a fanfic trope unto itself. It probably still is.

Sadly, I haven't updated any more recent fic, although I might do so in the future. I'm also trusting I had good taste 3 years ago.

Most of these are fics I’ve already done reviews on, but there are a few new ones. I tried to keep it more to fics that actively discuss BDSM or aspects of BDSM scenes, sex, psychology and relationships. Most of these are NC-17, and I would read through any trigger warnings first. However, these are fics that stress consent and care, or deal with the consequences of not using consent and care in a mindful way, rather than just adding some kink or titillation.

I do regret that this is mostly slash. I need to diversify my recs a bit, but I kind of threw this together when I remembered the movie was coming out.

Anyway, hope this might make some people happy.

Updated: 06/01/15

Cut for length and some NSFW text.

Avengers

Good Boy by triedunture

This is just a nice piece overall. You have characters discussing their physical and psychological needs, and how the things you crave or find kinky sometimes just don’t make sense, but if it helps, it helps. Discussion of past torture and PTSD issues. (Steve/Bucky, NC-17, complete)

Here is the Deepest Secret Nobody Knows by calciseptine

My review: This is a fic about power, and how easily it can shift between people. Loki and Thor have a complex, antagonistic, codependent relationship, and their trysts are measured and regulated and powerful. Of all the fics here, this one probably has the least healthy relationship, and yet it’s fascinating. Warnings for psuedo-incest, some underage sex, and dubcon. (Lady Loki/Thor/Loki, NC-17, complete)

She Houses Tornadoes by triedunture

Another lovely piece. This is a nice look into the mind of a Dominant personality – and one who completely accepts that part of herself. There’s also the refreshingly less angsty plot of finding someone whose kinks are compatible with yours, and it all going swimmingly well. (Peggy/Steve/Bucky, NC-17, complete)

Strength You Need by storiesfortravellers

My review: This is a fic that centers around safewords, and the misconceptions people can have about them. Clint thinks a safeword is a sign of weakness and refuses to use one. Coulson is horrified. (Clint/Coulson, R, complete)

Won’t You Please (Leave your Mark on Me) by torakowalski

Here, Clint is already well versed in his own kinks, and the psychological and physical needs they satisfy. He’s also terrified of admitting it to the straight-laced Coulson. Most of these fics deal with two people who both agree to BDSM play, but I like how this one deals with how terrifying it can be to admit you want and need a kink. Also (spoilers) Coulson’s terrifying attention to research leads to good things. (Clint/Coulson, past Clint/Natasha, NC-17, complete)

Dragon Age Inquisition
Sucker Punch by annikora

Another fic dealing with safewords, and people who don’t know how to use them properly. (Iron Bull/Dorian, NC-17, complete)

Due South

Anything You Want by Sproid

This fic is just sweet-natured. It deals with power dynamics, and why someone might want to give up power, and how intoxicating and humbling it can be to have someone in your power. (Meg/Fraser, NC-17, complete)

Give, Take by helens78

My review: Fraser and RayK discuss and enact a noncon fantasy. And both parts are given equal time. It’s a slow, awkward, terribly realistic conversation about pretending to do something that’s very out of character and worrying about things getting out of hand, and it’s a long, graphic scene that’s just wrong enough to be hot. Even if you don’t enjoy noncon, the first half of the fic is great. (Fraser/RayK, NC-17, complete)

Jeeves and Wooster

Jeeves and the Indelicate Indecency by triedunture

My review: Jeeves, ever the gentleman, realizes he enjoys being roughed up during sex, and he’s too ashamed to admit it to his partner. This takes place in a historical setting, where the characters can’t just look up BDSM, and they have to figure things out as the go. It does include a noncon roleplay scene, and era-appropriate homophobia. (Jeeves/Wooster, NC-17, complete)

Untitled fic by lawnnun

My review: Wooster, ever the gentle soul, guiltily realizes he enjoys sadism, and Jeeves reveals that he’s a masochist. It still takes time to get things working smoothly. (Jeeves/Wooster, NC-17, complete)

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Make Me Melt by ToriCeratops

Here we have some lovely established relationship BDSM play, with an emphasis on caretaking and gentle domination. I have more than one fic that focuses on the emotional aspects of BDSM play, but this one is so purely therapeutic. Really reminds you that BDSM encompasses a wide range of practices and effects. Deals with emotional problems after a mission gone bad. (Harry/Eggsy, NC-17, complete)

Sherlock

Aftercare of Your Reluctant Sadist by thirdbird

My review: Another story dealing with the guilt complex that can sometimes accompany BDSM play–even when you’re enjoying yourself, and your partner is enjoying himself, and everything is safe, it’s hard to shake off the guilt. (Sherlock/John, NC-17, complete)

Points of Light by pennypaperbrain

At first, John thinks Sherlock has sussed out his kinks and is mocking him for them. A relationship study fic topped off with an intense sex scene. Notably, this author actually practices BDSM, and writes meta on it. That alone would draw me to rec the fic, but this is also one of the few I’ve seen to mention topspace. Subspace pops up in a few of these recs, but never topspace. (Sherlock/John, NC-17, complete)
This author also did an excellent meta piece on writing realistic BDSM scenes

Star Trek
In Perfect Trust by mijan

My review: This one is a bit of a rough read, but in a good way. Kirk is bored, and decides to engage in risky sex acts. Bones decides to show him how to do things just as intensely–but safely. Graphic, but excellent characterization. Includes art. Warnings for risky, life-threatening sexual behavior, and needleplay and sounding. Theres is NSFW art embedded in the last chapter. There’s also a sequel dealing with a noncon fantasy. (Kirk/Bones, NC-17, complete)

Supernatural

~~Carry On~~ ~~by TamrynEradani~~

My review: Dean is desperate for money, and enters a consensual D/S relationship for money. He doesn’t expect to fall in love. Sounds like a conventional romance plotline, right? Well, it is–except we also get to see characters feeling insecure, getting angry and emotional, struggling over how to hide a socially unacceptable relationship, and wondering if a strictly business arrangement can really become an equal relationship. Story focuses on prostitution and mentions previous abusive relationships. (Dean/Castiel, NC-17, complete)

UPDATE: Much as I enjoyed Carry On, it was removed from AO3 by the author. I remember seeing an archive post years ago, but I do not know if that was approved by the author.

Eat Me E. L. James! by LadyDrace

My review: This fic directly addresses 50 Shades, and you get long conversations about kink negotiation and the importance of being informed about the mental and physical effects of BDSM play. There is discussion of past abusive relationships and dealing with the aftereffects of an intense scene. (Sam/Gabriel, NC-17, complete)

Freedom is a Length of Rope by wallmakerrelict

My review: I like this fic for showing two people who are having a consensual, but inexperienced BDSM relationship, and how it deals with pushing yourself or your partner too far, even if it’s still enjoyable. Descriptions of injury and lack of communication (could be construed as dubcon). Part of a series on BDSM. (Dean/Castiel, NC-17, complete)

Not Exactly a Burden by HigherMagic

This is a short piece dealing with one partner being into BDSM, and the other partner struggling to understand. Though it is mostly hot porn. (Castiel/Samadriel/Dean, NC-17, complete)

Teen Wolf

and the light is close, close by wolfinglet

This, right here, is an excellent reminder of why safewords are supremely important, and anyone who says they aren’t, or refuses to use them, is incredibly dangerous. There’s a depiction of an abusive relationship that ends in hospitalization, and the psychological fallout following it. Self-abuse, discussions of suicide and overdosing on drugs. (Derek/Stiles, past Derek/Kate, NC-17, complete)

Melt Me Slowly Down by maichan808 and the_deep_magic

Again, we have this hurt/comfort thing going on where one person has been in an abusive BDSM relationship, and the other person is determined to help them learn how to enjoy it consensually. Notably in this fic the caring Dom actually ends up being a bit too nice and veers into overprotective, but they talk it out and things get better. Includes art. (Derek/Stiles, NC-17, complete)

We’re Friends When You’re On Your Knees by narceus

(My review) Hey, a happy not-abusive fic. Allison is feeling stressed, and Lydia offers to help out. They end up learning about BDSM together. (Allison/Lydia, NC-17, complete)

Voltron: Legendary Defender

The Professional by TruebornAlpha

(My review) In which Shiro is a stressed out businessman who hired a professional Dom to help him unwind. It’s all very professional—until emotions get involved. I like how this one approaches sex work. (Shiro/Keith, NC-17, complete)

Welcome to Night Vale

Informed Consent by sabinelagrande

My review: Sometimes I need to remind myself how your average person on the street might react to BDSM–even if it’s pleasant and nonthreatening. Cecil starts subtly adding some D/S aspects to his and Carlos’ relationship without explicit consent, and Carlos is weirded out. It doesn’t help that all the information he finds on kink is negative. (But things do work out in the end.) (Cecil/Carlos, NC-17, complete)

The Only Thing I Want To Be (Is Yours) by AnnetheCatDetective

This series is really rather cute. Cecil confesses to being interested in being submissive, so Carlos learns how to dominate. A bit more fluffy than most of the fics here. (Cecil/Carlos, NC-17, complete + ongoing side stories)

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Archived on tumblr 02/13/15 and pillowfort (with updates) on 09/07/18