Welcome to episode 26 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is , who speaks to me about the psychological effects that BDSM behaviours can have, the similarities between BDSM and Tantra and the roles that submissive and dominant play in BDSM.
Amanda Pasciucco, licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT certified sex therapist and the author of “Playtime: Not Just for Children.” She runs the group practice called The Sex Doctor LLC and is located in West Hartford, CT. She is an expert in body image, BDSM, open relationships, and couples therapy.
In this episode, you will hear:
- The definition of BDSM – bondage & discipline, dominance & submission and sadism & masochism
- The psychological effects that BDSM behaviours can have
- How there is a lot of trust within BDSM
- The deep level of communication that exists within BDSM
- Common behaviours that Amanda see’s
- The similarities between BDSM and Tantra
- The misconceptions created by Fifty Shades of Grey
- Ways in which our culture can create feelings of shame in this area
- Recommendations for the first ways you can start to get involved in BDSM
- The roles that submissive and dominant play in BDSM
- The need for negotiation, compromise and understanding when engaging with BDSM
- How to bring up your interest in BDSM with your partner
- Why Amanda wrote her book “Playtime: A Guide To Sexual Conquests For Women”
Resources
https://www.amazon.com/Playtime-Children-Guide-Sexual-Conquests-ebook/dp/B06X9WM66S/