Like Russian roulette in a tsunami's shadow

No shade, but I worry that my most of my readers are more prurient than curious. That you don’t subscribe to DAVID to think with me about art and culture, but for the occasional glimpse of something sexually intimate or ethically strange.

But then I hit send on a newsletter about blood or needles and bunch of you disappear. For a newsletter about sex and sensation, I lose way more followers to sadomasochism than you’d think. Churn’s not great for my bottom line, but considering this anxiety, it’s pretty reassuring.

So, to save us all some time, below the cut is an image of my mouth sewn shut, as well as a few words about the experience.

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