Confession of a Curious Mind

Well, hello there! I'm Dr. Eliza Mitchell and yes, you guessed it, I've just dipped my toe into the world of DDLG/kink after hearing about it from some colleagues. It's quite fascinating how people can explore such depth in their relationships. To cut a long story short, last night my partner (let's call him Mr. X for anonymity) decided we'd give this little experiment a try. He acted as if he was in charge but... let's say I wasn't exactly the most compliant student. There were some playful tussles and whatnot, which somehow ended up being incredibly stimulating. Now, don't get me wrong, there's absolutely nothing sexual about the act itself, though it certainly had an effect on our intimate life that night! As for the rest of it? I've never felt so... challenged in a relationship before. It was refreshing and thrilling. But here's my question: is it normal to be both curious and a bit confused after trying something new like this? And should one take it as seriously as some might suggest, or just let go and enjoy the ride? Your thoughts would really help me make sense of all this.