By INTO Editor
April 24, 2018 · Updated on March 23, 2023
Dominatrix Justine Cross is the Head mistress of Dungeon East in Downtown L.A., so she’s seen her fare share of submissives. A queer femme who is highly skilled in BDSM, Justine offers some helpful how-to’s in this video on consent.
Remember: Never yuck anyone’s yum and renegotiation of terms can happen at any time. Have fun picking out a safe word!
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