Ep. 31: A Conversation About the Connection Between Creativity & Eroticism with Sam (Shrimp Teeth)

Sam (She/They) is the Founder of Shrimp Teeth. As a peer mentor, Sam has helped over 900 clients work through challenges around alternative relationships, kink, and queerness, with a focus on ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, queer identity and sexuality, kink and BDSM practices, and sexual violence prevention and recovery.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam to talk about the link between creativity and eroticism, where to start to get into eroticism, and working through the initial shame/embarrassment. Sam also talks about when the best time is to reevaluate your chosen direction, and how you can get started with Shrimp Teeth’s exciting daily erotica prompts. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:15] A bit about Sam. [01:59] How Sam got started with Shrimp Teeth. [03:30] The connection between creativity and eroticism. [06:45] Where to begin if you feel a disconnect. [08:54] How Sam figured out that creativity and eroticism are linked. [10:17] Working past the shame/embarrassment. [14:35] When to reevaluate. [16:01] Sam’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “It’s about giving yourself permission as much as it is about honing in your craft.” [10:09] “You don’t need to share any of this with anybody until you feel good.” [12:00] “If you’re trying something for the first time, you need to give yourself at least three opportunities before you decide whether or not you’re going to like it.” [13:16] “You can set the bar where you can step over it easily. That’s where you start.” [17:02]   Connect with Sam Website:            shrimpteeth.com. Instagram:          @shrimpteeth.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Subscribe to Shrimp Teeth..     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, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe.