Tied Up in Truth: Kink, Power, and Pleasure Without Shame – with Amanda Dames

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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