A couple of years ago, WINGS had the pleasure to sit down with the now 35-year-old Alessandro Giacon (he/him), better known as Master Giacon. He told us all about his life in Bologna where he has, quite literally, all the tools to put his clients and slaves into their place. His mansion leaves nothing – and everything – to your imagination. Consider this part two of a look into the life of an incredibly sweet, kinky, talented and sexy Italian master.
For those who don’t know you (shame on them), how would you describe yourself as a master?
“I’m a strange type of master. Many masters have one form of domination, but what I look for when I get in touch with a submissive, is a deep connection. I can’t enjoy whipping someone who doesn’t love to be whipped. It’s not about practising BDSM, it’s about connection and pleasure. It’s continuously evolving and the best method for me is not to have one type of domination, but multiple, so that I can find the best way to be dominant for each individual.”
You started out as a sub yourself, and eventually found your way into being a dom. How have you grown as a master over the years?
“One problem that I had was being in control all the time. I think real control is when you can let go of that control. Also, I took the time to get deeper into some BDSM practices, from both the dominant and submissive sides. Physical or psychological pain can trigger trauma and nobody wants that. However, that same pain, when used in a consensual way, can help heal trauma. I don’t want to be a psychologist here, but many people I play with are searching for this. Playing with knowledge and a high level of consciousness, mixing pain with pleasure, is difficult. It’s important to be careful with this.”
You discovered you were into BDSM in your early teens. What was it like growing up in Italy, in a somewhat macho culture, and discovering all these sides of yourself?
“I’ve always had the acceptance of my parents, but I grew up in a society that considered a man having a relationship with a man as something bad, weird and unnatural. You are not considered a real man anymore. Italy is very connected to the Catholic Church, especially back then. It was very difficult to be myself, but I also think it’s one of the reasons why I wanted to rebel against that. Who I am today is a product of the place and time I grew up in.”
What does BDSM mean to you?
“Freedom, for sure. BDSM is a way to be free from society, constructs, and yourself.”
Your birth name is Alessandro, but you are known as Master Giacon. Where does Alessandro stop, and where does Master Giacon begin?
“I try not to divide the two. I always try to merge all aspects of who I am, and I think the best way to do it, is to be one person. Master Giacon is no different from Alessandro. It’s all me.”
You live and work in this amazing mansion in Bologna where you welcome all your clients. For every need or fantasy, there is a room. By looking at your website, it seems like you’ve done it all. Is there anything you are still curious about?
“I think I’ve tried it all. When I’m curious about something, I try it out. The only thing I haven’t tried is the injection of saline into my balls. Not because I’m scared, but because it doesn’t excite me enough.”
In your previous WINGS interview, you mentioned the top three practices you like to engage in – whipping, fisting and cum control. Have they changed?
“To be honest, I actually don’t have a top three. It depends on the person I’m playing with. I can have a top three with each person and with each slave.”
Tell us about your clients!
“If I had to give a percentage, it would be 70% men and 30% women. Most of my slaves, my clients, are from outside of Italy. However, the women are all Italian. That is the main difference. In Italy, there is almost no BDSM culture. I think that’s the reason why my female clients have a softer approach to BDSM than men. Men, in general, have more freedom of living their homosexuality. At least, that is my experience.”
As you’ve said, you are all about making a connection and respecting the client’s limits. What are your limits?
“Usually, my limit is the limit of the other person. I have mine as well, but they can change daily. They are not static. The absence of consent is a hard limit for me. If there is no consent, I can’t have anything. I can’t and don’t want to do something that harms someone’s health, or my own.”
On social media, you are quite open about your relationship with your parents. Do you share everything with them?
“If they ask, then yes. I don’t have a problem sharing with anyone. I don’t regret what I do and I’m not ashamed of who I am. I have nothing to hide. I love talking about the deeper things. When I open up, to myself and to others, the other feels comfortable to open up as well. It’s a way of creating trust and connection.”
Do you have any advice for doms or subs who are just starting out?
“The best way to learn is direct teaching, instead of watching videos or tutorials online. Some practices are very risky, and you have to learn from someone who has experience. You see them play, you ask questions, and you learn what to do and what not to do. Clear communication is very important to get in touch with each other, for both the dom and the sub, especially in the beginning. You can’t understand how to make someone enjoy if you don’t communicate. Find a way to understand the submissive and always ask for feedback.”
What’s next in the life of Master Giacon?
“My next project is moving to Ibiza. I’m trying to find the proper place to create a center of sexuality and freedom. You can visit me, and for example, do a masterclass, or enjoy a two-day BDSM event. With this new project, I’m trying to mix different ways of being free.”
Are you ready for a real connection with Master Giacon? Follow him on Instagram @master_giacon or visit www.mastergiacon.com, and keep up to date on his kinky endeavors.
