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Topography of the Fist Chute

Graphical Representations of the Fist Chute

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 Minutes

Course ID: 010103102

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Simple diagram of the abdomen and pelvis with overlays that show the location of each segment of the fist chute, its three holes, prominent bones that function as landmarks within, and adjacent organs that are affected when fisting. Includes short index of relevant anatomy and physiology courses.

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Segments of the Fist Chute

An Introduction to the Lower GI Tract

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

Course ID: 010303101

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Introduction to the three anatomical segments of the fist chute, including the anus, rectum, and colon. Basic overview of each segment includes applicable fisting jargon, easily identifiable landmarks, myths and misconceptions, and tips for those individuals new to fisting.

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Anatomical Lexicon

Vocabulary and Concepts for Detailed Anatomical Discussions

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

Course ID: 010101002

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Overview of body systems, reference points, and scientific vocabulary that is commonly used in advanced anatomical discussions of the fist chute.

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Anatomy of the Lower Fist Chute

Anatomical Insights for Shallow Fisting

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

Course ID: 010303201

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Gross anatomical review of the lower fist chute, including the anus, rectum, and adjacent organs. Recommendations for preventing injuries per segment are provided.

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Anatomy of the Upper Fist Chute

Anatomical Insights for Depth Fisting

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 20 Minutes

Course ID: 010303301

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Gross anatomical review of the upper fist chute, including the sigmoid colon, descending colon, and transverse colon. Recommendations for preventing injuries per segment are provided.

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Anatomy of the Hand and Arm

A Brief Anatomical Examination of the Hand and Arm

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

Course ID: Unavailable

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Gross anatomical review of hand and arm, discussing the integration of various anatomical systems for fisting.

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Physiology of the Anus

Functional Systems of the First Hole

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

Course ID: Unavailable

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Advanced discussion of the anus, specifically body systems and physiological processes affected by fisting. Tips and advice for managing these systems to achieve fisting goals.

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Physiology of the Rectum

Functional Systems of the Fist Pocket

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

Course ID: Unavailable

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Advanced discussion of the rectum, specifically body systems and physiological processes affected by fisting. Tips and advice for managing these systems to achieve fisting goals.

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Physiology of the Colon

Functional Systems of a Deep Hole

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

Course ID: Unavailable

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Advanced discussion of the colon, specifically body systems and physiological processes affected by fisting. Tips and advice for managing these systems to achieve fisting goals.

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Psychotropic Chems

Mood and Perception Altering Substances

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 20 Minutes

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Discussion of psychotropic drugs used in fisting sessions. Includes details on congruence (sharing head-space), selecting partners and events that match your chem preferences, harm reduction strategies, and chem-specific etiquette prinicples. An index of drugs provides specific details regarding physiological responses and precautions to take when in use.

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Aftercare

Wrapping up a Fisting Session

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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In Development.

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Fisting Etiquette

Unspoken behavioral guidelines of fisting

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 Minutes

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List of basic guidelines and etiquette to follow when fisting. Breakout guidelines are included for specific locations, roles, and group scenes.

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Lord of the Rings

Advice and Tips for Mastering Rings

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Summarization of this website into three not-so-succinct steps. Includes basic tips that help you reach extreme depths, including goals, preparation, and practice. Each step references the longer, more-detailed articles on this website.

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Wash and Go

Techniques for Cleaning Out

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Detailed instructions and information regarding cleaning out a hole prior to any play session, from shallow fisting to pit depths. Apart from specific cleaning routines, also included are details regarding diet and timing as well as tools most appropriate for douching.

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Lubrication Essentials

An Introduction to Fisting Lubrication

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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A brief introduction to fisting lubrications, including jargon; usage rationale; common lubes utilized for fisting; lube-associated etiquette and standards; and best practices for application, safety, and storage. Also includes an index of all the lubrication courses provided in Fist Theory’s Education Center.

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Lubrication Science

Scientific Insight on the Behavior of Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 05 Minutes

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General dynamics and scientific principles regarding lubrication—including tribology, water dynamics, chemistry, and human physiology.

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Lubrication Preparation

Insights, Standards, and Tips for Making Lubrication

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Basic overview and guidelines for preparing lube—specifically ingredient selection, standard preparation techniques/skills, and avoiding issues such as microbial colonization and clumping. Includes standard protocols, myths and misconceptions, and advice from experts.

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Preparation Tools and Technology

Utilities for the Preparation of Lube

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 05 Minutes

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Tools and technology for preparing lubrications including mixing devices, measuring tools, and useful charts for metric and imperial and apothecary value conversions.

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Lubrication Recipes

Mixology from the Sloppy Hole Buffet

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 - 30 Minutes

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Fisting lube recipes cataloged in various formats, including single and multi-ingredient recipes, recipes by principal ingredient (base), and recipes by individual specific ingredient.

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Lubrication Application

Protocols, Procedures, and Best Practices for Applying Lube

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Extensive procedural guide of application techniques—including external and internal application methods. Review of protocols, best practices, myths/misconceptions, and advice from experts.

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Application Tools and Technology

Equipment for Dispensing Lube

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Tools and technology for applying lubrications including discussion of external and internal application methods, fusion delivery, and toys that create a temporary anal gape.

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Lubrication Cleanup

Tactics and Insights for Post Session Lube Removal

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Protocols associated with lubrication cleanup. Various cleanup techniques and contamination reduction strategies.

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Cleanup Tools and Technology

Equipment for Cleaning Up Lube

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 05 Minutes

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Tools and technology for reducing lube contamination and removal of lube from people and things.

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Lubrication Bases

Evaluating and Organizing Common Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 05 Minutes

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High-level overview and comparative analysis of lubricant bases, including a short list of classification methodologies. Explanation of Fist Theory's evaluation protocols and lubrication Summary Data Sheets.

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Lubrication Bases: PEO

Fisting Considerations with Polyethylene Oxide Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Polyethylene Oxide overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Lipids

Fisting Considerations with Lipid Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Lipids overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Petroleum Distillates

Fisting Considerations with Petroleum Distillate Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Petroleum Distillate overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Polysaccharides

Fisting Considerations with Polysaccharide Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Polysaccharide overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Propylene Glycol (PG) and Polypropylene Glycol (PPG)

Fisting Considerations with PG and PPG Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Propylene glycol and polypropylene glycol overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Waterlock

Fisting Considerations with Waterlock Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Waterlock overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Veterinary and Obstetrical

Adaption of Veterinary and OB Lubricants for Fisting

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Obstetrical/Veterinary overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Glycerine

Fisting Considerations with Glycerine Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Glycerine overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Lubrication Bases: Silicone

Fisting Considerations with Silicone Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Silicone overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).

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Apothecary: Lubrication Additives

Additives and Supplements for Hand Crafted Lubes

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Exploration of special ingredients fisters add to lubes to create unique sensations within the hole. Includes classification strategies, related health concerns, and general protocols associated with additives. Also includes a full index of over 30 additives that identifies functional properties, specific usage and prep tips, and any concerns or considerations for each included additive.

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Off-the-Shelf Fisting Lube

Ready-made Lubricants Available for Purchase

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 - 10 Minutes

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Compilation of off-the-shelf lubricants utilized by fisters worldwide, complete with personal assessments regarding these lubes. Lubes, vendors, and manufacturers to avoid or approach with caution.

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Commercial Ingredient Reference

Common Ingredients in Commercial Fisting Lubricants

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 20 Minutes

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Register of common ingredients and additives in commercial lubricants, typical reasons for their use/inclusion, and ingredients to avoid.

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Lessons in Lube

Talking Points and Guidelines for Presenters and Mentors

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 Minutes

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Information that assists instructors in preparing workshop content. Advice for mentors as they introduce lubrication principles to new fisters.

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Stretching

Opening Up the Hole

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 20 Minutes

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Exercises and insights on stretching activities that can decrease barriers for depth and girth insertions. Also includes an light-hearted story of one of my first fisting experiences, and the advice I received during that session.

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Fisting 101

Basics for Newbies

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 20 Minutes

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A beginner's guide to fisting that highlights the unspoken rules, guidelines, preparations, activities and mindsets prevalent within the fisting community. Instructions on specific techniques are excluded, but are readily found in other Fist Theory articles.

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Training

Techniques to Take You to the Next Level

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Step by step instructions for reaching extreme depths in the fist chute—from beginning level exercises through post-elblow depth insertions.

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Play Rooms

Furniture, Toys, and Layouts for Ideal Fisting Sessions.

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 30 Minutes

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Tour of my playroom and detailed analysis of the different environments, equipment, and peripheral components that can assist in depth fisting. Instructions are provided on creating your environment and stocking your own play stations.

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Injuries and Ailments

Maladies that Detrimentally Affect the Fist Chute

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 2 Minutes

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Examination of fisting injuries and fist chute ailments that negatively impact the health and wellness of fisters. Includes resources available to help fisters affect by injury or ailments.

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Diverticular Disease

Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, and Diverticular Bleeding

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Detailed examination of diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diverticular bleeding, including the disease process, risk factors, and treatment. Interventions in fisting and lifestyle that diminish flare-ups of diverticulitis. Mental health considerations and communication strategies for play partners and interactions with healthcare providers.

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Fissures

Tears Along the Fist Chute

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Detailed examination of fissures, including the disease process, risk factors, and treatment. Interventions in fisting and lifestyle that decrease disease manifestation. Mental health considerations and communication strategies for play partners and interactions with healthcare providers.

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Hemorrhoids

Lumps and Bumps Just Inside the Anus

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Detailed examination of internal and external hemorrhoids, including the disease process, risk factors, and treatment. Interventions in fisting and lifestyle that decrease the likelihood of new development or reoccurrence. Mental health considerations and communication strategies for play partners and interactions with healthcare providers.

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Hemorroidectomy

Surgical Removal of Hemorrhoids

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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General overview of surgical removal of severe hemorrhoids, including information on selecting this hemorrhoidal treatment and surgeon, procedure details, recovery and rehabilitation, and mental/emotional considerations associated with the surgery and surgical outcomes.

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Sepsis

Life-threatening Infection

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Detailed examination of sepsis, including the disease process, risk factors, and treatment. Interventions in fisting and lifestyle that decrease disease manifestation. Mental health considerations and communication strategies for play partners and interactions with healthcare providers.

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Surgeries and Procedures

Surgical and Procedural Interventions within the Fist Chute

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 2 Minutes

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Examination of colorectal surgeries and procedures that impact the health and wellness of fisters. Includes resources available to help fisters affected by surgeries.

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Playing with Poppers

Maximizing Scenes with Vasodilators

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Intermediate level discussion of poppers that includes physiological experiences, the chemistry behind nitrites, purchase points and product evaluations. Also includes recipes and other popper-related Do It Yourself activities and training videos.

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Vocabulary

Words, jargon, and codes associated with handball.

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Dictonary of fisting terms from ass pig to wrecked. Includes pronunciation guide and code word identification (for words that have hidden, secondary, or encoded meaning).

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Flagging

Hanky Codes for Fisters

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 02 Minutes

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Reference list of hanky codes related to fisting or fisting adjacent activities.

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Body Language

Supplemental Fisting Communication

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Analysis of non-verbal communication during the fisting session with emphasis on identifying standard and personalized cues a bottom relays as his chute envelops the wrist, forearm and elbow.

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Vetting Partners

Screening Potential Playmates for Suitabiity

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 5 Minutes

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Principles of partner selection for fisting hookups. Overview of tools and techniques for screening. Brief overview of selection criteria that increases the likelihood of a good connection and decreases the risk of harm or injury. Common sense protocols for connecting with others.

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Trust and Relationships

Key Fisting Relationships and Building Trust

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Overview of relationships critical for developing fisting and depth fisting practices, including a definition of roles, development of trust, power exchanges, and personality. Also includes registry of clubs, bars, events, and more.

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Touch and Connection

Increasing Intensity Through Strategic Touch

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Examination of how additional touch improves the intimacy and intesity of a fisting session, specifically for the Bottom.

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Health and Wellness

Fisting Health for Tops and Bottoms

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding fisting and general wellness including both scientific and anecdotal responses.

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Injuries, Ailments, and Colorectal Surgeries

Fisting After Intestinal Injury

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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Examination of potential injuries related to fisting and other ailments and surgeries that can negatively impact the fist chute. Includes an online journal of recovery from injury and summarized advice from fisting pros and medical professionals.

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Toy Essentials

Toy Play Primer for Tops and Bottoms

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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A brief introduction to insertable toys, including rationale, classifications, and toy-associated etiquette and practices. Also includes an index of the toys curriculum from Fist Theory’s Education Center.

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Safeguarding Toys

Cleaning, Storing, and Preserving Sex Toys

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 3 Minutes

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Brief rationale concerning cleaning, upkeep, display, and storage of toys.

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Toy Cleaning

Basic Hygiene for Toys in Your Arsenal

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 10 Minutes

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An overview of hygienic care for sex toys that ensures toy longevity and personal safety, including insights for removing lubrication and residual odors based on a toy's makeup/composition. Advice from vendors and enthusiasts on cleaning options for toys. Etiquette standards for cleaning toys.

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Handball History

Origins and Historical Information

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Historical details and cultural references regarding the creation, development, and advancement of fisting.

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On the Road Again (Travel)

Playing Away From Home

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Standards and guidelines for fisting at locations outside your own home. Includes host/guest responsibilities, safety protocols, group behavioral standards, a variety of packing lists (from single session day bags to remote event preparations), and suggestions for improving your expereince at group fisting events.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Communicable Infections and Diseases Spread Through Fisting

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Index of sexually transmitted infections that are common among fisters coupled with suggestions on decreasing the spread. General overview of the pathology of sexually transmitted infections, including prevention details and infection pathology. Etiquette and standard practices related to STIs.

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Handwashing

Hygienic Practices for Fisting Tops

Author: Finn Vortex

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Duration: 15 Minutes

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Examination and review of handwashing, including the fisting-specific rationales behind this fundamental practice. Presentation of handwashing techniques, tools, and protocols (etiquette and standard practices).

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