The Intimacy Inquiry
The Intimacy Inquiry
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Intimacy Inquiry. Join us for open, curious, and non-judgmental conversations exploring the vast landscape of intimacy and sexuality. We delve into everything, including but not limited to, the value of good sex education to the importance of exploring and understanding our own bodies, overcoming trauma, and how to forge deeper connections with your partner, .Our expert guests include sex therapists, adult content creators, sexologists, authors, somatic healers, porn addiction specialists, marriage and family therapists, intimacy therapists, trauma-informed counselors, and many more.Using explicit language with respect, we fearlessly tackle topics like love, desire, passion, relationships, sexuality and gender, BDSM, tantric sex, massage, touching, kissing, and masturbation – essentially, anything and everything related to intimacy.If you're ready to explore the complexities and nuances of human connection and desire in a respectful and insightful way, you've found your space. Subscribe to The Intimacy Inquiry and join the conversation.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on an array of themes surrounding intimacy, including sexual education, trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and personal connections. Noteworthy episodes highlight discussions on the significance of comprehensive sex education, the cultural implications of pornography, and practices for deepening intimacy, tackling topics such as BDSM and self-pleasure.
Welcome to The Intimacy Inquiry. Join us for open, curious, and non-judgmental conversations exploring the vast landscape of intimacy and sexuality. We delve into everything, including but not limited to, the value of good sex education to the importance of exploring and understanding our own bodies, overcoming trauma, and how to forge deeper connections with your partner, .
Our expert guests include sex therapists, adult content creators, sexologists, authors, somatic healers, porn addiction specialists, marriage and family therapists, intimacy therapists, trauma-informed counselors, and many more.
Using explicit language with respect, we fearlessly tackle topics like love, desire, passion, relationships, sexuality and gender, BDSM, tantric sex, massage, touching, kissing, and masturbation – essentially, anything and everything related to intimacy.
If you’re ready to explore the complexities and nuances of human connection and desire in a respectful and insightful way, you’ve found your space. Subscribe to The Intimacy Inquiry and join the conversation.
Exploring Kink and Self-Acceptance with Amanda Dames
In this episode, Amanda Dames, also known as the Kink Consultant, shares her journey from feeling like a ‘weirdo’ as a child to embracing her identity as a certified sexologist and kink coach.
Amanda delves into her early experiences with kink, her professional work as a dominatrix, and her mission to create judgment-free spaces for conversations around kink and BDSM. She discusses the importance of aftercare, the challenges of overcoming shame, and the beauty of deep, intimate connections in kink dynamics.
Amanda also shares her experiences with boundary-setting, the misconceptions around kink, and her own aspirations for future relationships. This candid and insightful conversation offers a unique perspective on living authentically and embracing one’s true desires.
00:00 Introduction to Amanda Dames: The Kink Consultant
00:57 Formative Years and Early Kink Awareness
03:19 Navigating Kink in Relationships
05:35 The Role of Spanking in Kink
09:25 From Shame to Acceptance: Becoming a Dominatrix
12:51 Transition to Coaching and Helping Others
14:56 The Importance of Communication in Kink
24:12 Porn and Its Impact on Kink
35:59 The Importance of Boundaries
36:31 Checking In With Your Body
38:02 Practicing Boundaries in Relationships
39:17 Exploring Kink Safely
51:25 Misconceptions About Kink
55:35 The Role of Aftercare
01:06:33 Loving Your Body and Sexuality
01:09:57 The Essence of Being Human
01:11:01 Societal Conditioning and Self-Exploration
01:11:40 Personal Anecdotes and Early Experiences
01:14:40 The X Factor: A New Dating Show
01:15:20 Navigating Kink and Relationships
01:22:03 Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy
01:33:05 Maintaining Wellbeing and Personal Interests
01:37:28 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
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