Across the Editor's Desk: Punishmentality: what is it, and why is it? by Unka Bobby
unishmentality. A word that we made up, but we like it. We think it says a lot about a very hairy headspace to define, but one that's woven itself through the sweaty dreams and sweatier lifestyles of a lot of you -- and us.

In short, we're talking here about the need, for various reasons, to have someone who will punish you regularly. Of course, that sounds ludicrous on some levels, and to most people -- but then, so do a lot of the things that you crave, if you're here reading this.

That "need" may be an emotional, or psychological, or sexual need, or a combination of the three. But it's about being more fulfilled in your life if you get a very loving, but also very real (not manufactured, giggly roleplay, so much, but real) punishment now and then, when someone knows it's right for you.

The "mentality" half of our theme word is the real meat in this psychological stew. What goes on in your head and heart... and tummy... when the concept of being lovingly (but truly) disciplined looms as a reality in your near future. Emotional disbelief, on some level, perhaps -- after all, you're an adult!