Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning You Sexual Self podcast! I’m so thrilled to welcome Amanda Dames, aka The Kink Consultant, on this week! Amanda is a sexologist, Somatica® Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix who brings such an open and approachable perspective to kink, desire, intimacy, and communication. Her work has reached more than 300,000 followers and landed her features in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women’s Health, and more. She has an incredible way of taking topics that can feel intimidating or taboo and making them easier to explore with curiosity, confidence, and a whole lot less shame.

In this episode:

  • What it can look like to explore your kinky side
  • How shame can keep people from talking about their desires
  • What kink actually means and how it shows up in everyday sexuality
  • How to talk about boundaries, limits, and interests before exploring
  • Why starting slowly is important when trying kink for the first time
  • How trust, consent, and feedback shape kink experiences
  • Where to learn kink skills and find community, classes, and other resources

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Resources
Guide for couples with mismatched desire to have more open and honest conversations in a safe framework: https://www.amandadames.com/Speak-Your-Desires-with-Confidence-opt-in-1

BDSM Menu for couples who are curious to explore each other's kinks: https://www.amandadames.com/bdsmlist

Connect with Amanda!
Website:  AmandaDames.com
Instagram: @the_kinkconsultant
Facebook: thekinkconsultant
TikTok: @the_kinkconsultant
YouTube: @thekinkconsultant
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kink-consultant/id1766435920

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