Witness testimony at the trial of Keith Raniere, the founder of the self-improvement organization and alleged “sex cult” NXIVM, sparked larger questions about BDSM and consent on Friday, when Sean Welch, the chief technology officer of the sex toy manufacturer XR, L.L.C., took the stand.

During his testimony, Welch produced documents indicating that Daniela Padilla, a member of NXIVM, ordered $900 of BDSM-inspired sex toys off his website ExtremeRestraints.com, including a remote-controlled electrified collar

(dubbed a “puppy trainer”),

a studded rubber paddle, a hanging, rubber-strapped cage and ankle shackles. The May 26th, 2017 order was delivered to Padilla’s Albany-area home.

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