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Steve Ratcliff (he, him)
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Professionally, I'm a
- Mental health / sex therapist in the Portland area
- TASHRA kink / BDSM researcher
- NCSF Board Member
(see www.steveratcliff.com for more)

And at home I'm a bald, queer, and kinky dude hanging out with his aging kitties =)
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Researchers uncover complex genetic ties between ADHD and morning cortisol
Researchers uncover complex genetic ties between ADHD and morning cortisol
The connection between ADHD and cortisol is not one of cause and effect, new research concludes. A genetic analysis suggests the two are linked by shared biological pathways that regulate the body’s general arousal systems.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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"UNDERSTAND THERE COULD BE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORDS YOU USE."

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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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The choking porn ban is not enough

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The choking porn ban is not enough - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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What BDSM Players Can Teach All Lovers

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What BDSM Players Can Teach All Lovers - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Columbus or Bust: Amidst feelings of betrayal and hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) leaves its namesake city

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Columbus or Bust: Amidst feelings of betrayal and hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) leaves its namesake city - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Online porn depicting choking to be banned in the UK
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/choking-porn-banned-uk/?utm_content=1762262403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Online porn depicting choking to be banned in the UK
Porn depicting choking, strangulation, or suffocation is to be made illegal under new laws from the UK government.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy? Experts Explain What You Need to Know

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What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy? Experts Explain What You Need to Know - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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NCSF is tabling at the EXXXOTICA Expo Conference. Come say hi!

October 24 @ 12:00 pm - October 26 @ 5:00 pm

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EXXXOTICA Expo - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Check out the NCSF Booth at EXXXOTICA Expo in New Jersey!
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October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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"Just because someone has experience doesn't mean they know what's best for you."

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October 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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NCSF is speaking at the Kiss & Tell Conference
Today, October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30am
Check it out!

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Kiss & Tell Conference - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Susan Wright with the NCSF, will provide a webinar for professionals on Cultural Competency for the Kink Communities. NCSF is proud to have Kiss & Tell as a Coalition Partner.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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"Don't feel pressured to do things you don't want IN ORDER TO FEEL LIKE A "GOOD" SUBMISSIVE OR DOMINANT."

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October 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Please Take the Choking Survey!

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Please Take the Choking Survey! - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Please participate in this Choking Survey! The survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time. Questions will ask about your beliefs and attitudes toward sexual choking, as well as about speci...
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October 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Whether you engaged in choking / strangulation with your partners, please consider taking NCSF's choking survey. ncsfreedom.org/2025/10/04/p...
Please Take the Choking Survey! - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Please participate in this Choking Survey! The survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time. Questions will ask about your beliefs and attitudes toward sexual choking, as well as about speci...
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October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Incident Reporting & Response – 3rd Quarter 2025 Report

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Incident Reporting & Response – 3rd Quarter 2025 Report - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF’s Incident Reporting & Response received 38 reports & requests for assistance from individuals, groups and businesses in July, August and September 2025. NCSF maintains the confidentiality of tho...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Guest Blog: Why I Created the Latine Leather Pride Flag

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Guest Blog: Why I Created the Latine Leather Pride Flag - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
by Master Retro Bella (she/her) When I created the Latine Leather Pride Flag, I wanted something that reflected our neighborhoods first, then our nations. I wasn’t just thinking about borders. I was t...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The Grown Woman’s Guide to Kink

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The Grown Woman’s Guide to Kink - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Guest Blog: Power and Consent

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Guest Blog: Power and Consent - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
By Mrs. Delilah Duval I'm a queer Black woman, mother, and leatherwoman, self-styled The Consent Queen. This crown wasn't handed to me; it was forged from the ore of mistakes, hard lessons, and deep c...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention
September 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Why did choking during sex become vanilla?

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Why did choking during sex become vanilla? - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
NCSF Media Updates are a sampling of recent stories printed in US newspapers, magazines, and selected websites containing significant mention of BDSM-leather-fetish, polyamory, or Lifestyle issues. Pl...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Just Because Someone Has Experience Doesn’t Mean They Know What’s Best For You

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Just Because Someone Has Experience Doesn’t Mean They Know What’s Best For You - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
For more consent resources, like our Red Flags article and a Negotiation Guide, check out our Guides for Individuals under Consent Counts - https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs-2/consent-counts/
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September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Visit NCSF at EXXXotica in Edison, NJ on October 24-26

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Visit NCSF at EXXXotica in Edison, NJ on October 24-26 - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Tess Zachary will present Beyond Yes: Consent in Kink and Nonmonogamy on Friday October 24th from 6:15-7:10 PM. Visit the NCSF booth for resources on consent and sexual freedom!
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September 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Help For Kinky Abuse Victims

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Help For Kinky Abuse Victims - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
by Lisa P. While kinky abuse victims are welcome to seek help at all organizations that help survivors, they may not find understanding at all of them. Some anti-abuse organizations are unfamiliar wit...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Celebrate Consent Month in September!

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Celebrate Consent Month in September! - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Find out things you and your group can do to celebrate Consent Month with NCSF!
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September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Rise of Rough Sex and Why Safety Matters

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The Rise of Rough Sex and Why Safety Matters - National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
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August 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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"YOU CAN STOP WHAT'S HAPPENING EVEN WHEN YOU'VE GIVEN BLANKET CONSENT."

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August 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM