Ep. 71 A Conversation About Fetishes with Miss Bloom

Niki Davis, AKA Miss Bloom, is a sex educator, Speaker, Writer, and Coach. She works with people who have less-common desires. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bumble, Mind Body Green, The Insider, and PornHub Sexual Wellness Center, and she has been seen and heard with Refinery29, Passion with Dr Laurie, and Intellectual Erection. Niki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ryerson University and an MA in Psychology from New York University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Miss Bloom to talk about what it means to have a fetish, the misconceptions around fetishes, and the fascinating neurological connection to fetishes. We also talk about how to find fetish communities, how to communicate with partners about fetishes, and when fetishes become “unhealthy.” Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:14] A bit about Miss Bloom. [02:53] Defining fetishes. [05:00] The need to have the fetish item around. [07:04] More common fetishes. [12:44] When fetishes are “unhealthy.” [15:44] How to figure out if you have a fetish. [19:02] Finding fetish communities. [21:53] The biggest misconceptions, [23:33] Communicating about fetishes to partners. [27:36] Niki’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “You have this critical time, and it’s very normal to become hyper-aroused by something that you experience in that time.” [10:23] “No matter what you’re turned on by, there is a community out there.” [20:41] “The act of getting it out there can be truly powerful.” [26:46] “Life is too short to keep something in if it can bring your joy.” [27:50]   Connect with Miss Bloom Website:            www.nikidavisf.com. Instagram:          @missbloomsexeducator. Twitter:              @nikidavisf. LinkedIn:            Niki Davis. Patreon:            @missbloomsexeducator..    Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources FetLife.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.