Hardcore tenderness: Reinterpreting what we think about kink & BDSM (ft. Emma Steel, Janet Hardy and Caz Killjoy)

Would you consider yourself kinky or maybe more vanilla? Have you ever wanted to explore the world of BDSM, but felt a bit lost and intimidated?In this episode, we explore the softer side of kink. By deconstructing some of the many misunderstandings surrounding kink and BDSM, we begin to see kink in a whole new light. Along with Professional Dominatrix and Gestalt Therapist Emma Steel, and author Janet Hardy, we traverse the nuances of power dynamics, communication, and safety.Sex educator and disability advocate, Caz Killjoy, shows us the enormously vast ways kink can be experienced, sharing their experience of using kink to manage chronic pain and unpack harmful conditioning. We also discuss some of the conundrums that arise when the activities of underground communities become more mainstream, and the importance of education in preventing injuries and reducing harm. Resources:Caz Killjoy has a bounty of writings on her website: https://connectwithcaz.com/Caz co-founded The Disability and Sexuality Access Network: https://www.dasanetwork.org/Emma Steel's website: https://en.lady-emma-steel.com/The dungeon Emma co-owns - LUX: http://studioluxberlin.de/en/studio-lux.htmlRead this interview with Janet Hardy and find her books here: https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Janet-W-HardyConnect with us: @becumingmehttps://www.becuming.me/Becuming takes the frustration out of finding the perfect sex toy by sending you personalised recommendations. Check it out at www.becuming.meCredits:Producer & host: Caroline Moreau-HammondProducer, editor & original music: Zoltan Fecso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.