Award-winning nightlife producer Venus Cuffs opens up about throwing the best play parties in NYC, BDSM and kink, creating safe spaces, especially for survivors as they heal and reshape their relationships with intimacy and pleasure. Check out the timestamps below if you want to drive straight into a particular theme:

(01:00) - Professional v. lifestyle dominatrixes
(06:00) - On the importance of safe, kinky spaces for lovers of all identities
(14:00 - What *really* goes down at play parties
(20:00) - Sexual healing via BDSM
(34:00) - BDSM safety tips for beginners
(40:00) - Sex work “aesthetics” and trends v. stigma