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Clarisse Thorn

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90
Also known as:
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person Thomas MacAulay Millar
Collaborators co authors
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organization Jezebel
Contributor
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person Tristan Taormino
Professional reference
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person Olivia Chantecaille
Interviewer interviewee
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person Unnamed S&M Partner
Business associate
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person Klark
Business associate
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person Charlie Glickman
Professional reviewer
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person A.V. Flox
Professional reviewer
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person ex boyfriends
Business associate
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person Richard Berkowitz
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person Pickup Artist Community
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person Unnamed ex-boyfriend
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person Unnamed Gentleman / Scripty Guy
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person Brenda Errichiello
Professional author editor
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person Unnamed boyfriend
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person Swingers Community
Correspondents
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organization Ms. Magazine
Professional author publisher
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person Richard
Business associate
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person Unnamed 'Someone else'
Past relationship
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person Rachel Rabbit White
Business associate
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person Thomas MacAulay Millar
Co authors interlocutors
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person Thomas MacAulay Millar
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person Mr. Ambition
Romantic
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person Andrew Tilghman
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person Thomas MacAulay Millar
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A BDSM encounters involving anger and pain handling. Unknown View
N/A N/A Sexual communication workshop University of Illinois at C... View
N/A N/A Writing/Publication of 'The Strange Binary of Dominance and Submission' RoleReboot.org View
N/A N/A Screening of the film 'Sex Positive' Hull-House Museum View
N/A N/A A BDSM encounter described by the author where she acted as a domme using banjo picks as claws. Unknown View
N/A N/A Attendance at CineKink film festival CineKink View
N/A N/A S&M encounter between Clarisse Thorn and 'Klark' during a vacation. America View
N/A N/A Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser Lecture University of Chicago (Cent... View
N/A N/A Clarisse Thorn's vacation to America involving an encounter with 'Klark'. America View
N/A N/A Leadership in the Bedroom: A Sexual Communication Workshop University of Illinois at C... View
N/A N/A Interview with Richard Berkowitz New York City (meeting) / E... View
N/A N/A Sex-Positivity for Everyone! Including the Mens! (Workshop) University of Chicago (orig... View
N/A N/A The 'Lady Porn Day' initiative, for which the blog post was written. Online View
N/A N/A Reposting of Clarisse Thorn's article with annotations by Thomas MacAulay Millar on the Yes Means... Yes Means Yes Blog View
N/A N/A The writing of an essay titled 'Towards My Personal Sex-Positive Feminist 101' by Clarisse Thorn. Not specified View
N/A N/A Lecture at a seduction convention Unspecified View
N/A N/A Publication of 'Love Bites' by Time Out Chicago. Chicago View
N/A N/A Publication of 'Love Bites: An S&M Coming-Out Story'. Time Out Chicago View
N/A N/A Workshop on sexual communication/fantasies Unknown View
N/A N/A Publication of 'Love Bites'. Chicago View
N/A N/A An S&M interaction where the author entered 'subspace' and her partner spoke to her. Unspecified View
N/A N/A Sexual communication workshop design University of Illinois at C... View
N/A N/A S&M encounter involving Clarisse Thorn and 'Klark'. America View
N/A N/A Screening of a Comstock Films movie Sex-positive film series (A... View
N/A N/A A social gathering where the narrator smoked for the first time and engaged in 'making out' with ... Unknown (indoors/outdoors w... View

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This document appears to be a page from a glossary or educational guide defining terms related to alternative sexual lifestyles, including BDSM, polyamory, and queer studies (e.g., 'soft limit', 'squick', 'vanilla', 'ze'). It references an author named 'Clarisse' who provides personal commentary on the terms. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it is part of a larger collection of documents obtained by the House Oversight Committee.

Glossary / definition list / congressional exhibit
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page from a glossary or educational book regarding sexuality, specifically defining terms related to BDSM, polyamory, and feminism (e.g., masochist, play, rape culture, safeword). It includes external links to articles and blogs, referencing writer Franklin Veaux. The page is stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018701', indicating it is part of a larger production of documents by the House Oversight Committee.

Glossary / book excerpt / government exhibit
2025-11-19
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This document is a page from a glossary or terminology guide, likely excerpted from a book or educational article, defining terms related to feminism, queer studies, and BDSM. It includes definitions for terms such as 'blaming the victim,' 'dungeon,' 'enthusiastic consent,' and 'landmine.' The page bears the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018700,' indicating it was produced as evidence in a House Oversight Committee investigation.

Glossary / evidence exhibit / excerpt from a book or article
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a bibliography and the beginning of a glossary from a book or long-form text about BDSM, psychology, and feminism. It lists various online sources dating between 2009 and 2012, including works by Kleinplatz and Ariel Levy, and blog posts by Clarisse Thorn. The page is stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018699', indicating it was part of a document production for a Congressional investigation, though the specific connection to Epstein is not explicit in the text on this single page.

Excerpts/references page from a book or article (evidence file)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references from a larger manuscript, likely written by Clarisse Thorn (based on the self-reference 'An article I wrote' linked to her domain). The content focuses on feminism, BDSM, and the 'Pickup Artist' (PUA) community, citing various articles and blog posts from 2007 to 2012. While the content is sociological in nature, the document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was included in evidence provided to the House Oversight Committee, potentially as part of a larger investigation file.

Bibliography / endnotes / reference list (likely from a book or long-form article)
2025-11-19
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This document is a reference list or bibliography page, stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018697', likely from a book or report by Clarisse Thorn (referencing her book 'Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser'). The references focus on two main themes: sexual violence/trauma (including orgasm during assault) and the 'Pickup Artist' (PUA) community, citing figures like Neil Strauss, Tyler Durden, and Roissy. The document appears to be part of a larger investigation file, though the text itself does not explicitly mention Jeffrey Epstein.

Reference list / bibliography page (house oversight exhibit)
2025-11-19
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This document page appears to be a bibliography or endnotes section from a larger work (likely by Clarisse Thorn) included in House Oversight Committee records. It lists various online articles and blog posts dating between 2007 and 2011 covering topics such as sex work, emotional labor, relationships, monogamy, BDSM, and abuse dynamics. The page consists almost entirely of numbered lists with titles and URLs.

Bibliography / reference list / endnotes
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a 'Works Cited' or 'Endnotes' page from a larger publication, bearing a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp (018694). It lists web references organized by topic, including HIV/AIDS research, LGBTQ+ rights in Africa, and Veganism. The document contains a reference to a 'Helen Epstein' (likely the public health author, distinct from the Jeffrey Epstein criminal case) regarding a 2004 NYT article.

Bibliography / endnotes page (house oversight production)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references, likely from a blog post or article series about sexual health education ('Sexual ABCs in Africa'). It lists various URLs and citations from 2004-2009 covering topics like the Men's Rights Movement, BDSM, abstinence, and HIV/AIDS prevention. The document appears in a House Oversight collection, likely flagged due to the presence of the name 'Helen Epstein' (a public health researcher), though the context suggests a focus on public health and sociology rather than the Jeffrey Epstein criminal case.

Reference list / bibliography / endnotes
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references from a blog or digital publication (likely by Clarisse Thorn, based on the URLs). It lists resources, articles, and citations related to topics such as feminism, sex positivity, BDSM activism, housing co-ops, and masculinity. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it is part of a document production for a congressional investigation, though no direct link to Jeffrey Epstein is visible in the text of this specific page.

Bibliography / reference list / endnotes
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a printed bibliography or reference list, likely from a blog post (possibly by Clarisse Thorn, based on item 9), compiling links related to BDSM, feminism, and sex work legislation. The document contains sections on the definition of sex vs. BDSM, roles within BDSM, and female submission/dominance. It is stamped with 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018690', indicating it is part of a larger evidentiary file, though it contains no direct references to Jeffrey Epstein or his specific associates on this page.

Reference list / blog printout (evidentiary document)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references from a larger work, likely by author/blogger Clarisse Thorn, given the first-person references to her WordPress blog. The content lists various online resources, articles, and videos related to human sexuality, BDSM, film festivals (CineKink), and relationship dynamics. The document bears the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018689', indicating it is part of a document production for a US House Oversight Committee investigation.

House oversight committee document (bibliography/reference list)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references from a larger work (likely by Clarisse Thorn, based on the self-referential link) discussing sexuality, BDSM, and feminism. It contains various hyperlinks to articles, blog posts, and psychology papers from the 2010-2012 timeframe. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, indicating it was part of a document production for a US House of Representatives Oversight Committee investigation.

Bibliography / endnotes page (house oversight production)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes or references from a larger text, likely a blog post or article printed for the House Oversight Committee (indicated by the footer). It lists various online resources related to sex education, BDSM, consent checklists, and feminism, with URLs dating between 2009 and 2011. Specific references include the Unitarian Universalist curriculum, Scarleteen, and the blog of Clarisse Thorn.

Reference list / bibliography / web page printout
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a printed excerpt from a proposal or website (likely clarissethorn.com) describing educational workshops and film series focused on BDSM, sex-positivity, and feminism. The text details lectures offered by the author (implied to be Clarisse Thorn), including work done for the University of Chicago and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp, suggesting it was collected as evidence, likely in relation to investigations involving associates of Jeffrey Epstein (such as Joi Ito/MIT Media Lab), though Epstein is not mentioned on this specific page.

Proposal / curriculum description / web printout
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be the back matter or promotional page for a book titled 'Confessions of a Pickup Artist Chaser!' by Clarisse Thorn. It describes the book, which explores the 'pickup artist' subculture from the perspective of a feminist S&M writer. The document lists Thorn's available lectures and workshops, including talks at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and provides her email address for bookings. The page bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.

Promotional material / book excerpt / author bio
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be the final page or a discussion guide section of an ebook distributed via Smashwords. It contains discussion questions regarding identity and binaries, followed by an 'About The Author' biography for Clarisse Thorn, a sex-positive educator and writer. The document includes a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp (018684), suggesting it was included in a larger document production, though the text itself does not directly mention Epstein.

Book excerpt / discussion guide / author bio
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a printout of two blog posts or essays by Clarisse Thorn (identified via URL), stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. The first text discusses the psychological dynamics of BDSM (dominance/submission) within a relationship with a partner named Mica. The second text is an introduction to an essay titled 'My Mom's Rape Story,' recounting a violent assault her mother survived in 1970 and the subsequent trauma. There is no direct mention of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell in the text provided.

Web article/blog post printout (investigative exhibit)
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page from a printed collection of writings by Clarisse Thorn, stamped with a House Oversight Bates number. The text discusses the intersection of feminism and the 'Pickup Artist' (PUA) community, referencing a specific blog post from February 2012 and a piece titled 'The Strange Binary of Dominance and Submission.' While part of a larger government production (likely related to the Jeffrey Epstein/MIT Media Lab investigation), the text itself focuses on gender dynamics, social calibration, and the author's personal reflections on these subcultures.

Article/blog post printout (part of house oversight committee production)
2025-11-19
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This document is a printout of a blog post, likely by Clarisse Thorn, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text discusses the intersection of feminism, S&M, and the 'seduction community' (pickup artists), referencing works by Thomas MacAulay Millar and Neil Strauss while warning about the potential for abuse within these dynamics. It provides a URL for the full text dating to June 2012 and notes original publication in 2011.

Web article/blog post printout
2025-11-19
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This document is a page referenced in a House Oversight Committee production (Bates stamp 018656) containing a printout of a blog post, likely by Clarisse Thorn based on the URL. The text discusses the psychology of S&M, specifically the concepts of 'aftercare' versus 'brainwashing,' and includes a graphic excerpt from an email sent by an abuse survivor describing the psychological conflict between fear and arousal. The document appears to be part of a larger collection of materials, potentially related to research or evidence regarding sexual psychology or abuse dynamics.

House oversight committee document / printed blog post
2025-11-19
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This document is a printout of a blog post or article, likely by Clarisse Thorn (based on the URL), discussing the dynamics of BDSM relationships versus abuse, focusing on consent, communication, and the 'Equality Wheel.' It appears to be part of a larger evidentiary file (indicated by the House Oversight Bates stamp), possibly collected to provide context on psychological manipulation or defense arguments regarding consensual BDSM versus abuse in the context of an investigation. The text emphasizes the importance of open communication to prevent abusers from hiding within the BDSM community.

Article/blog post printout (evidence)
2025-11-19
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This document is a printout of a blog post dated December 13, 2010, from the website of Clarisse Thorn, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text is a personal reflection on the author's exploration of polyamory versus monogamy and includes details of a conversation with her father regarding emotional attachment in relationships. While the document is part of an investigative file (likely related to Epstein, as Thorn is known to have interviewed him), the content itself is strictly personal and philosophical.

Blog post printout / investigative document
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page from a personal essay, blog, or memoir included in House Oversight Committee records (stamped 018645). The author reflects on their current confidence with BDSM compared to their younger self ('Clarisse' at 20). The text includes a quoted excerpt from a past journal entry detailing a specific encounter with a partner named Richard, exploring themes of consent, shame, and desire, and draws a parallel between the author's sexual exploration and a desire to travel to Africa.

Personal journal/essay/blog post (part of house oversight committee records)
2025-11-19
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This document is a printout of a blog post from clarissethorn.com, dated May 1, 2012, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text is a personal reflection written in late 2010 about relationship dynamics, specifically the shift from monogamy to polyamory, self-awareness, and a past relationship with a man referred to as 'Mr. Inferno.' The author discusses the complexity of their own feelings regarding commitment and the 'fog' that can occur in difficult or abusive situations.

Blog post / web article printout
2025-11-19
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BDSM Orientation

From: Unknown author
To: Clarisse Thorn

Discussion regarding the classification of BDSM as a sexual orientation, its comparison to LGBTQ identities, and personal reflections.

Article or correspondence
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Communication Source

Booking inquiries

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: General Audience

I'm available by email at clarisse.thorn@gmail.com, if you'd like to bring me in.

Email
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Communication Source

Booking inquiries

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: General Audience

I'm available by email at clarisse.thorn@gmail.com, if you'd like to bring me in.

Email
N/A
Communication Source

BDSM Orientation

From: Author
To: Clarisse Thorn

Discussion on the validity of BDSM as a sexual orientation comparable to LGBTQ identities.

Correspondence/essay
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Communication Source

Fear, Loathing, and S&M Sluthood in San Francisco

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Public

Story published on OffOurChests.com.

Article/post
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Swing 101

From: some swingers
To: Clarisse Thorn

Sent a link to a Swing 101 FAQ

Email
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Communication Source

Swing 101

From: some swingers
To: Clarisse Thorn

Sent a link to a Swing 101 FAQ

Email
N/A
Communication Source

Safewords and Consensual Nonconsent

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Thomas MacAulay Millar

Discussion regarding the use of safewords, 'consensual nonconsent', and trust dynamics in BDSM relationships.

Interview/dialogue
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Communication Source

Establishing boundaries

From: Lena
To: Clarisse Thorn

Lena asking Clarisse how far she wanted to go sexually that night and promising to enforce that boundary.

In-person conversation
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Safewords and Consensual Nonconsent

From: Thomas MacAulay Millar
To: Clarisse Thorn

Discussion regarding the philosophy of safewords, risk, trust, and specific advice on choosing safewords.

Dialogue/interview
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Communication Source

Consent and BDSM terminology

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Thomas MacAulay Millar

Discussion on the definitions of top/bottom vs dominant/submissive, the 'base system' of sex, and continuous consent.

Dialogue/article
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Annotating article

From: Thomas MacAulay Millar
To: Clarisse Thorn

Thomas asked if he could annotate Clarisse's article and post it on the Yes Means Yes blog.

Request/collaboration
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The Annotated Safeword

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Thomas MacAulay Millar

Discussion regarding the definition, necessity, and usage of safewords in BDSM contexts.

Blog post collaboration
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Communication Source

In Praise of Monogamy

From: Pepper Mint
To: Clarisse Thorn

Commentary praising the author for outlining the pragmatic benefits of monogamy as a choice rather than a requirement.

Internet comment
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Communication Source

Relationship dynamics

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Mr. Ambition

Discussion about emotional traps and vulnerability.

Conversation
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General conversation

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Unnamed male

Discussed etymology, traded literary recommendations, compared religion.

Text message
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Emotional Journey

From: Mr. Ambition
To: Clarisse Thorn

Mr. Ambition states he wants someone to take him on an emotional journey.

Conversation
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No Subject

From: Rachel Rabbit White
To: Clarisse Thorn

Rachel Rabbit White asked Clarisse Thorn to participate in her 'Lady Porn Day' initiative.

Request
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No Subject

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Unnamed S&M Partner

A conversation described in the text where the partner tells the author to 'Come back' from an altered state ('subspace').

Verbal conversation
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Personal Advice

From: Unnamed friend
To: Clarisse Thorn

Discussion over dinner regarding the narrator's fears of being labeled a 'slut' or 'too extreme'. Friend advises her to accept her nature.

Meeting
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Religious boundaries

From: Unnamed male
To: Clarisse Thorn

Stated he takes the 'no sex before marriage' part of his Baha'i faith seriously.

Text message
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Permission to annotate and repost

From: Thomas MacAulay Millar
To: Clarisse Thorn

Thomas asked if he could annotate the article and post it on the Yes Means Yes blog.

Request
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Communication Source

Corrections/Feedback

From: General Public/Readers
To: Clarisse Thorn

Author invites readers to email her at clarisse.thorn@gmail.com regarding errors in the ebook.

Email
N/A
Communication Source

Safewords

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Thomas MacAulay Millar

Discussion regarding the effectiveness and selection of safewords in BDSM contexts.

Dialogue/interview
N/A
Communication Source

Gender roles and transactional relationships

From: Clarisse Thorn
To: Olivia Chantecaille

Interview regarding the dynamics of paid encounters, gender roles, and client psychology.

Interview
N/A
Communication Source

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