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From the fetish clubs of Edinburgh to Club AntiChrist's own Devil's Playroom, professional dominatrix Rebekka Raynor has bound, scolded and whipped the best, and most badly behaved, into line!  Alyss Abyss quizzed AntiChrist's house mistress on job satisfaction, what to expect in the dungeon, and dream dinner party guests.



As the resident dungeon mistress of Club Antichrist, do you have any advice for people new to BDSM or public play?
I would definitely recommend research before playing in public, especially if playing for the first time. There is standard etiquette on the scene (don’t stand right beside other players, be aware of what is going on around you if swinging a flogger, don’t take pictures etc). Also, no matter where you are playing when first venturing into it, learn how to do so safely. If you and your partner like the idea of rope bondage then find out places on the body not to tie (such as around joints or over the neck). If corporal punishment rocks your boat, educate yourself on the most sensitive and receptive areas (usually where the buttocks meets the thighs, known as the “sweet spot”). It’s also important to note that what you imagine in fantasy does not always translate into reality as intended, and to merge those two elements closer together takes a combination of communication, time and practice.

What does your role entail during the club night?
My role is House Mistress – which is everything from advising couples who ask various styles of play, demonstrations to spanking beautiful goth boys. I don’t know how I survive at times... There are also three other dungeon monitors who do a wonderful job. Anyone is free to ask any one of us queries about BDSM, the scene, other events or even to find someone to play with.

What do you think attracts people to the club?
As it’s geared towards goths who are first delving into the fetish scene, I’d say that 80% are there for the bands, shows, music and throwing shapes and 20% for the dungeon. There are quite a lot of crossovers though. A massive reason why it’s fabulous to go to is that there are very few limits on what you can do there. If you want to dance naked to VNV Nation – that’s fine. If you want to receive cunnilingus while watching Deviant UK – fire away. So long as what you do in not intruding or unwelcome, be my guest. In addition to the openness of attitude, the level of effort a lot of people put in to what they wear is quite inspiring.

How did you get involved in professional domination?
I’d been playing in my private life for a few years before visiting my first fetish club in Edinburgh called DV8, which is still running. Through that I met some lovely people and started visiting the other three clubs that were around at the time. I eventually met a lady who is long since retired and thought upon the bizarre notion of hiring her dungeon to make a living out of something that I enjoyed doing anyway. I went self employed, learned everything I could about the business (subsequently I found half of this to be inaccurate), unlearned it and did what felt best. After I moved to the rather larger city of London I spent time investigating commercial dungeons and clubs and threw myself in at the deep end.

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Describe a typical day in the life of Mistress Rebekka
My working week can be very erratic because I have several freelance jobs, so no day is typical. But the make up of my week will involve a heady mixture of sessions, having my house cleaned by a pretty maid, an insane amount of email and research, tango, arranging things for various events and a beginners attempt at tai chi.

Do you see being a mistress as just a job and do you leave it all behind when you go home at night or is it part of your lifestyle?
BDSM is a part of my lifestyle and sexuality, so it’s wonderful that I can incorporate what I enjoy into making a living. It’s hardly like work at all to me. It’s a part of my personal life and I cannot imagine having a relationship with a vanilla.

What are the best and worst parts of the job?
The worst part is because I’m in the dungeon for the vast majority of the evening, I miss all the stage shows and bands at AC! The best part is the direct interactions with people. It is incredibly rewarding and invigorating to fulfil via your own, the therapeutic fantasies that some people have held on to for years or decades and not been able to express. Another event I’m involved in is the Erotica Ball which is catered towards relatively normal couples who have tasted the scene for the first time. During that night I’d normally tutor 5-10 couples who want to play but do not necessarily know how. One woman even climaxed during me flogging her, that being her first time receiving corporal punishment. Needless to say, her husband learned a few new things for the bedroom. And of course the slaves who suffer for me, for I do enjoy beating them up.

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How did you learn the tricks of the trade? Are there particular books or people that taught you?
I have read countless articles and a great number of ‘how to’ books, and the only common factor in all of them was safety. The tricks of the trade I learnt the long way through experience and experimentation. There was no one person who taught me and no one book I can recommend.

You're holding a dinner party and can invite anyone you like, including the dearly departed. Who would be top on your list and why?
Stephen Fry, Richard Branson, Oscar Wilde, David Mitchell, Jean-Luc Picard and Derren Brown. As to why, they are a mixture of who I consider to be the greatest minds who have influenced me over the years. If any of these men were Prime Minister then this country would be sorted. I would possibly tag on Data to entertain me once everyone else had gone home...

You can visit Rebekka's website here: www.rebekkaraynor.com