Master Cecil and Darcy from The Woodshed in Orlando, Florida, offered their expert guidance on entering the kink and BDSM community in this episode.
Feeling like you want to leave vanilla for ice cream flavors and bring some kink into your life?
- Learn about the critical importance of consent, how to navigate munches, and understanding BDSM dynamics. - Avoid common pitfalls for newcomers with expert advice aimed at both curious newbies and experienced kinksters. - Discover the value of creating safe spaces and receiving valuable education through The Woodshed's in-person and free online classes. - Future discussions and more insights promised, with pointers to The Woodshed's event calendar for ongoing education. 04:01 Navigating Vanilla and Kinky Worlds 09:22 How to Learn About Kink and Find Munches 19:29 Virtual Events and Kink Conventions 25:08 Munch Etiquette and Community Tips 39:43 Safety First: Negotiation and Consent in Kink 48:14 Checking References and Vetting Partners 52:07 Gender Equality in Kink Spaces 56:48 Identifying Safe and Unsafe Play Spaces 01:09:24 Final Advice for Newcomers
Connect with The Woodshed
https://www.thewoodshedorlando.com/
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https://fetlife.com/groups/853
Resources mentioned in the episode
https://findamunch.com/
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538168769/Please-Scream-Quietly-A-Story-of-Kink
https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/home
Connect with Paige Bond
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Website: https://paigebond.com
Paige Bond hosts the Stubborn Love podcast, is a Licensed Marriage Therapist, and a Polyamory Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy and embrace love.
Free Jealousy Workbook:
http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download
Free People Pleasing Workbook:
https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook
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