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#176 BDSM, Therapy, and Trauma (with Anisa Varasteh)

#176 BDSM, Therapy, and Trauma (with Anisa Varasteh)

Update: 2023-08-11

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On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Anisa Varasteh. Anisa is a Clinical Sexologist, the Director of Relate Sexology, and the President of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SA/NT branch). Anisa provides therapy to individuals and partners as well as consultancy and training on mental health and sexuality related topics to clinicians and organizations. She is passionate about her work as a sexologist as she has the privilege to be part of people's journey to discover and re-discover what is fulfilling, meaningful, and pleasurable for them. She has worked with couples, individuals and people in multi-partnered relationships to support them with their relationships, sense of identity, sex life, and explore how they can connect with their authentic self. When she is not at work she is probably writing, hiking, watching lengthy art-house films or discovering new and exciting places around the world.

Key points:

Anisa introduces herself

Misconceptions about BDSM

Defining BDSM and kink

Traumatic vs therapeutic experiences

Exploring kink alone

Introducing kink to a partner

Relevant links:

Instagram: @relatesexology

Podcast: Sexplicit

Website: www.relatesexology.com

Course: https://www.relatesexology.com/healing-through-kink

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#176 BDSM, Therapy, and Trauma (with Anisa Varasteh)

#176 BDSM, Therapy, and Trauma (with Anisa Varasteh)

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