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'''CodeCODE d' OdalisqueODALISQUE'''

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Code d' Odalisque is a genre or style of non-violent consensual slave play engaged in by willing adult men and women. It is a modern revival of aspects of the historical institution of 'odalisque' (female sexual servant) in a consensual form. Play is guided by a written code of rules, etiquette and protocols. The genre or style is an alternative sub-culture within the broader BDSM community; play includes aspects of bondage and discipline, dominance and submission but not sado-masochism. The use of pain and degradation is forbidden under the Code. The values of the Code are hedonistic and pleasure-oriented combining exotic elements from Turkish/Persian erotic culture with modern, Western hardcore tastes. The structure of play is based upon the relationship between a male Slavekeeper and a female slave. Play is essentially heterosexual in character.

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[[History]]

The Code

'''Code d' Odalisque''' is a genre or style of ''non-violent'' consensual slave play engaged in by willing adult men and women. It is a modern revival of aspects of the historical institution of '[[odalisque']] (female sexual servant) in a consensual form. Play is guided by a written code of rules, etiquette and protocols. The genre or style is an alternative sub-culture within the broader [[BDSM]] community; play includes aspects of bondage and discipline, dominance and submission but not sado-masochism. The use of pain and degradation is forbidden under the Code. The values of the Code are hedonistic and pleasure-oriented combining exotic elements from Turkish/Persian erotic culture with modern, Western hardcore tastes. The structure of play is based upon the relationship between a male Slavekeeper and a female slave. Play is essentially [[heterosexual]] in character.

Versions

Non-violent

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The Odalisque's

Philosophy

'''Contents'''

Code Culture

Phallic Worship

[[History]]<br />

Contract

The Code<br />

Alms

Versions<br />

Safety

Non-violent<br />

The Odalisque's<br />

Philosophy<br />

Code Culture<br />

Phallic Worship<br />

Contract<br />

Alms<br />

Safety<br />

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The beginnings of this form of consensual slave play are uncertain. Many couples play games of sexual submission or “bedroom slavery” where the woman submits to the man saying “Take me! Do what you want to me!” Code d' Odalisque is a formalisation and development of that common adult game.

By the best account the written codifications of Code d' Odalisque began as a series of written documents used by a small circle of people in Adelaide, Australia, in the 1990s. These people were unhappy with the emphasis on pain and sado-masochism in the [[BDSM]] community and began to develop new rules to cater to their needs. In this they drew loosely upon the idea of the 'odalisque' from Near Eastern and old Turkish (Ottoman) erotic culture and especially from romantic depictions of the female pleasure slave in the [[Ottoman Empire]] such as those found in nineteenth century [[Orientalist]] paintings. That is, they turned to different historical models than those usually found in [[BDSM]] where it is more common to allude back to elements from the French Revolution period (especially from the works of the Marquis de Sade.)

The earliest versions of Code d' Odalisque borebears a copyright notice to Steven and Victoria Rose, probably pseudonyms. TheIn ideatheir thenFemale seemsSexual toServants havegroups lapsedthey for a few years before it was taken up by others, revised and promoted through the World Wide Web. There is now a growing global community of both serious and casual players.explained:

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Guardianship of the Code, along with copyright, belongs to an organisation of Slavekeepers called 'The Guild of the Black Pearl' which consists of a small inner circle of Code d' Ode enthusiasts headed by Mr Charles Molyneux who is listed as the current Guild Syndic.

We are an altogether ordinary, sane couple who enjoy sexual

adventure. After many bad experiences on the fringes of the

BDSM scene we began to explore the historical institution of the

"odalisque" - the female sex slave. With help from several other

couples we then began to write "Code d' Odalisque" so as to

offer a non-violent, hedonistic alternative for contemporary

couples who enjoy sex slave games. We do not have a hidden

agenda. Code d' Ode is free. We promote it through our yahoo

groups and websites. We enjoy a small private scene of our

own (in Sydney Australia) and are not looking to make contacts

with other players. We are happy to answer questions and to

help others understand and enjoy Code d' Odalisque.

</blockquote>

'''2. The Code'''

The written Code d' Odalisque is a comprehensive document divided into short articles in a quasi-legal manner. It is clear that the Code began as a series of separate documents that have since been consolidated and revised. The editing process is still patchy and incomplete.

The Code begins with some preliminary descriptions of slave play and is then divided into parts under the following headings: General, The Odalisque, Principles of Contract, Discalcing, Contract of Submission, Assessment and Grading, The Plea for Mercy, Alms, The Master/Slave bond, The Nature of the Odalisque, The Rights and Duties of the Slavekeeper, Types of Play, Guests, The Odella, Training, The Slavetrainer, Positions, Gestures and Commands, Ordeals, Punishment, Sojourn, Overmistress, Qoola, Hareems, Etiquette and Decorum, Conduct during Orgia, Speech and Discourse, Written Etiquette, Auctions, Masques, Safe Words and End Game, Sub Rosa.

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The Code serves many purposes. It contains a system of contract, a complete code of etiquette, a charter of rights and responsibilities, a system of grading and various devices to ensure safe, legal and consensual play. It is a voluntary Code founded upon the free consent of adults.

The fifth edition of the Code runs to over 50,000 words in length – the size of a small book. There is also a large body of supplementary material in the form of short essays and FAQs sheets to assist interested players. When collected together the supplementary material often goes under the title, 'The Code Companion'.

'''3. Versions'''

There are several versions of the Code in circulation. The third edition was widely distributed. A preliminary fourth edition seemswas toproduced havebut neveronly appeared. Instead, revisions went directlyposted to a fifthnow-deleted editionYahoo which has been made available as a MSWord document, a PDF file and in a HTML formatgroup. It is not for sale but is distributed free of charge via the internet and shared among practitioners.

'''4. Non-violent'''

Code d' Odalisque was developed by people interested in Master/slave relationships but who were not interested in the sado-masochistic elements common in the [[BDSM]] world. The Code provides for sexual submission and explores such themes as bondage, restraint and obedience but without such elements as spanking, whipping, nipple torture, hot wax etc. The premiss of this system of Master/slave play is that there are many women who are, by nature, sexually submissive and who enjoy being used sexually and enjoy sexual obedience, but who do not want to be subject to the more violent aspects of [[BDSM]] culture. Non-violent sexual submission is the cornerstone of Code d' Odalisque and is the main reason that people are attracted to it. Sexually submissive women very often fall into violent or abusive relationships. The Code is designed to protect sexually submissive women from this and to offer them an alternative to sado-masochistic relationships. The Code promotes a culture of respect, chivalry and elegance in which the female slave (odalisque) is regarded as a rare treasure to be cherished, protected and nurtured. Although the Code is male dom/fem sub it is strongly pro-feminine.

'''5. The Odalisque'''

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An odalisque is a sexual slave. She is kept by a Slavekeeper for the purposes of providing sexual service. She is often referred to as a “cockslave” because she is dedicated to serving the sexual needs of males and because the hedonism of this style of slave play is phallocentric. Odalisque slavery is a mode of phallic worship. The Code defines the cockslave's role and provides a full account of her rights and responsibilities.

Importantly, she is not to be treated as a work slave or as a domestic servant. This is one of the things that distinguishes an odalisque from an ordinary slave as often found in [[BDSM]] Master/slave play. An odalisque is not to be used for labour. She is protected from toil. Her only duties are erotic. In this respect she is often called a “luxury slave” because she is kept in a state of leisure and is not required to cook or clean for her Master. The Code refers to work slaves by the word “memlook”. An odalisque is not a memlook. She is also referred to as a “pleasure slave” because her one task is to provide pleasure to her Master, and she is protected from pain and harm and all forms of sado-masochism.

The Code draws careful boundaries between an odalisque, a whore and a slut. An odalisque is not a whore who sells her sex nor a slut who sleeps around as a free agent. Many aspects of the Code are constructed upon these distinctions. A Slavekeeper cannot treat his odalisque as a whore or a slut.

'''6. Philosophy'''

Code d' Odalisque has an implicit philosophy of enlightened hedonism and erotic sophistication. There is an internal logic to the Code developed from historical and contemporary principles. The explicit elements of this philosophy, and the philosophical assumptions underpinning the Code, are outlined in the early articles of the first section and include such assertions as:

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'''10. Alms'''

One of the unique features of Code d' Odalisque is a system of almsgiving or charity that takes the place of slave purchase. Slaves are purchased, but of course this is highly illegal in the modern world. In Code d' Ode the (nominal) slave price is commuted into alms whereby the Slavekeeper must make a donation to an appropriate charity in lieu of the cost of the slave. The charities which are appropriate for such purposes are those dedicated to eradicating forced prostitution, child prostitution and [[female genital mutilation]]. In this way, Code d' Odalisque has a simulated slave economy which is, in effect, directed to the end of eradicating the vestiges of non-consensual slavery and violence against women.

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All the detailed provisions of the Code are calculated to provide an arena of safety, legality and consent in which sexual slave play can be conducted. Safe play, legal play and consensual play come before all other considerations. Code d' Odalisque is far more comprehensive than other systems of consensual slavery in this respect. There are in-built safeguards and checks and balances at every level. A deep concern for the principles of safety, legality and consent, enshrined in a clear and comprehensive written code, is one of the main characteristics of Code d' Odalisque. The Code includes a system of safe words and provides ways in which slaves can avoid and escape from abuses. For example, an odalisque is entitled to have her own 'Overmistress', a female mentor who looks over her and to whom she can turn if she is ever unhappy about the treatment to which her Keeper subjects her.

'''EXTERNAL LINKS'''

WEBSITE

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/femalesexualservants/<br />

http://www.codedodalisque.110mb.com/index.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/106837225/Code-d-Odalisque-Third-Edition<br />