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Robert has extensive management experience with non-profit associations, formerly holding national certification as a Certified Association Executive through the American Society of Association Executives. He is a heavily published author and has served as founder and managing editor of two national quarterlies, one for school police/security directors, and one for his beloved art-form of woodturning. He is an avid dancer, specializing in West Coast Swing and most country-western dance forms.

In his mid-40s, Bob decided to change careers utterly and joined a stock brokerage and future brokerage firm in Washington, DC. Within six months, he was made a Principal of the futures brokerage side of the firm and five months later was named CEO. He ran the company for four years. Upon the request of a close friend, Dr. Rubel returned to Austin to help this person start a new company. He worked as the corporate operations officer for five years, then retired to pursue his passion as an erotic and fetish art photographer.

Robert (Bob) Rubel has been involved in the BDSM scene for a number of years, throwing himself into the literature of the field as though it were an academic study. He frequently attends BDSM weekend conferences. Within his local community, Robert (who is also known as “Corwin” the erotic and fetish photographer – www.photosbycorwin.com) has served the BDSM community in the following ways: Board Member of NLA-Austin, Council Member of SAADE (School for Advanced American Dominant Education) and Director of SAADE’s Special Interest Group for Master/slave relations. He served for two years as part of the Leadership Core of the Austin Mentors Program where he taught fire play and M/s relations.

Robert’s books include: Protocols; Handbook for the female slave (2006); Flames of Passion: Handbook of Erotic Fire Play (2006 with David Walker); Protocol Handbook for the Leather Slave: Theory and Practice (2006); Master/slave Relations: Handbook of Theory and Practice (2006) and three books on erotic and fetish photography titled (with an eye towards perverse humor) Parts: The Erotic Photographic Art of Robert J. Rubel, PhD (2006); Wholes: The Erotic Photographic Art of Robert J. Rubel, PhD (2006); Holes: The Erotic Photographic Art of Robert J. Rubel, PhD (2006)

Leather Resume:
Leadership Positions

2003: NLA-Austin, Member at Large
2003-2005: Austin Mentors Program. Began as Liaison to SAADE Council, then put in charge of daily operations. Served as a Mentor for fire play during this period.
2004 and first quarter of 2005: Council Member, SAADE
2005 to present: Chairman, SAADE’s Special Interest Group for Master/slave Relations

To contact Dr. Rubel, use: PowerExchangeEditor@Yahoo.com In the subject line, say: Book Contact or Website Contact (this will cause your email to bypass the spam filter)

Bio current as of Sunday, April 15, 2007

 

2007 Presentations:

Self-Examination in an M/s Relationship
What do you seek - structure vs the person? What does a Master candidate look like to a slave? What does a slave candidate look like to a Master? Have you thought about what you WON'T accept in a slave? What will you pay in time and money to make the relationship magical. What if you.ve been looking for a slave for a long time and haven.t been able to find one? What if the relationship doesn.t work out?

Protocols -- a Way of Making Relationships Special
Protocols reinforce the Master’s personal values, give structure to the family, and provide the Master and slave the opportunity to celebrate their unity through service. A common base of understanding about Master/slave Leather protocols is introduced and terms are explained. Rubel demonstrates some of the rituals and routines, including formal dining, that are used daily with his slave whose role is described as Personal Assistant. Time permitting, the audience is encouraged to share their personal protocols and why they have chosen them.

How to Please a Woman
Techniques of G-spot play, massage, and vibrators are introduced in this non-kink presentation (90-minutes). It begins with a discussion of how to present to a woman - how to listen, talk and respond. Seductive disrobing of the lady is followed by hand, leg and foot worship. Using a live model, Rubel discusses female anatomy as it pertains to pleasure and safety, and then demonstrates erotic shaving. How to select lubricants and oils lead into a demo of sensation play, vibrators (both internal and external) and fisting. Depending upon the mood of the room and the rules of the convention, he may demonstrate cunnilingus.

 

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