Let’s be honest, most people hear “throuple” and immediately assume chaos, jealousy, or some kind of messy situation waiting to happen.

In this episode, I’m joined by Carnivale Risque, a real-life throuple made up of Tank, Ellez, and Obsidian, who are out here living, loving, and building a life together in a way most people only speculate about. We talk about what non-monogamy actually looks like behind the scenes, not the fantasy, not the internet version, but the real dynamics of communication, boundaries, and sharing a life with more than one partner. They break down how their relationship formed, how they navigate being a closed triad romantically while still playing and sharing energy in kink spaces, and what it really takes to make this kind of relationship work long term.

We also get into the stuff people are really curious about but are too scared to ask. Sleeping arrangements, jealousy, conflict, finances, and yes, how three people actually function as a unit without everything falling apart. We talk about emotional maturity, ego checks, and why non-monogamy does not work without radical honesty and self-awareness. If you’ve ever been curious about non-monogamy, questioned the “one person forever” script, or just want a real, human look at what this dynamic can look like when it’s done with care, this episode is going to expand your perspective in the best way.

Connect with Carnivale Risque

https://carnivalerisque.com/

https://www.instagram.com/carnivalerisque

https://www.facebook.com/229898104290303

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAmtkOUzPRcV3rBpzVR9mg

https://www.x.com/CarnivaleRisque

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: https://www.amandadames.com/store

Episode Highlights

00:00 Poly and closed triad

23:27 Sex intimacy and kink

26:35 Vulnerability And Intimacy

27:16 Beyond The Fantasy

35:36 Switching Shame And Ego

38:06 Authenticity In The Industry

43:57 Titles And Real Experience

What if the “perfect Dom” isn’t dark, scary, and mean… but sarcastic, grounded, and deeply present?

In this episode, I’m joined by Mistress Tash Mia, a professional dominatrix and educator who brings humor, sarcasm, and real-world groundedness into her dominance. We talk about what authentic Dom energy looks like, why safety is the foundation of surrender, and how to start exploring desires without feeling like you need to go “extreme” to be valid.

We also get into the behind-the-scenes reality of being a professional space holder, including what it takes to prevent Dom burnout, how to set energetic boundaries, and why presence is one of the rarest (and hottest) skills in BDSM. If you’re dominatrix-curious, already exploring, or trying to navigate power dynamics with a partner, you’re going to feel seen in this one. Press play, take what you need, and let this conversation expand your idea of what a dominatrix really does.

Connect with Mistress Tash Mia

https://www.instagram.com/theworldoftashmia

https://www.mistresstashmia.com/

Sign-up for the Free Dom/Sub Dynamics Virtual Summit here: https://kconsultant--domsubliving.thrivecart.com/vip/

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: https://www.amandadames.com/store

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Normalizing kink: shame, secrecy, and why desire is more common than we think

03:10 Where to start in kink: identify desires + set an intention

04:00 Safety first: competence, boundaries, and protecting someone’s values

12:00 What makes a “good sub”: communication, consent, and intention

21:00 Training Doms: tools are easy, psychology is the real work

25:00 Dating while kinky: bring it up early, and don’t abandon what matters to you

She started as a sex blogger in Utah, flew to Japan to train under a Shibari master whose stare alone made her cry, and never looked back.

In this episode, I sit down with Julieta Chiara, a certified Shibari instructor trained under Japanese master Hajime Kinoko, who went from studying to be a sex therapist to running a sex blog, to teaching Japanese rope bondage from her studio in Tulum. Julietta breaks down the difference between Shibari and Kinbaku, why self-tying is the most underrated way to learn, and how rope bondage can be a somatic meditation even when kink isn't the goal. We also get into her identity as a bonafide submissive who only takes a top role in rope, why she refuses to tie strangers for money, and how psychological kink rather than physical tools is where her submission actually lives. 

This episode is intimate, deeply educational, and full of moments that will make you want to pick up a rope. Whether you've always been curious about Shibari or you've been in the scene for years, Julietta's perspective is refreshing, grounded, and genuinely one of a kind.

Connect with Julieta Chiara

https://www.instagram.com/julietachiara

https://www.instagram.com/chiarashibari/

TKC Links

Sign-up for the Free Dom/Sub Dynamics Virtual Summit here: https://kconsultant--domsubliving.thrivecart.com/vip/

Last Longer with Promescent. Head over to https://www.promescent.com/ and use the code TKC15 for 15% off.

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: https://www.amandadames.com/store

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Shibari vs. Kinbaku: Why the Debate Is Overblown

08:15 Learning Shibari Online vs. In Person

13:00 How a Bucket List Trip to Japan Became Her Career

19:00 Growing Up Sex-Positive in Salt Lake City

24:00 Self-Tying as Somatic Meditation

26:00 Being a Submissive Who Only Tops in Rope

34:00 Psychological Kink, Objectification, and Getting Into Her Head

36:00 How to Find the Right Dom (It's Just Like Dating)

40:00 Three Things to Know Before Starting Your Rope Journey

The kinkiest show in Vegas is hosted by the most vanilla couple you'll ever meet. 

In this episode, I get to sit down with Zion and Poppy, the hosts of Rouge at the Strat, for an inside look at Vegas's sexiest show. These Australian acrobats turned comedy hosts break down how they created the most authentically kinky show on the strip without actually being kinky themselves. We talk about audience interaction, improv comedy with drunk tourists, managing a topless show while pregnant, the wild backstage stories, and why being happily married actually makes them better at hosting a sex-positive show. Zion and Poppy also get real about working six nights a week with a toddler, handling inappropriate audience behavior, and why the best audiences are old married couples who have zero filter.

This episode is hilarious, insightful, and a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to make Vegas magic. If you've ever wondered what happens backstage at a kinky Vegas show, this conversation delivers.

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Why Rouge Stands Out

11:19 Vegas Sex Culture (And What's Actually Legal)

20:03 Favorite Acts in the Show

35:30 Wild Improv Moments and Callback Stories

40:57 Being Kinky Without Being Creepy

54:59 Warming Up the Crowd for Fantasy Answers

Connect with Poppy and Zion  

https://www.instagram.com/zionandpoppy/

https://www.instagram.com/rouge.vegas/

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Join the Kinky Book Club:

https://www.amandadames.com/offers/H3LbqfTw/checkout

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: 

https://www.amandadames.com/store

Joins the Couples Retreat

https://www.amandadames.com/BetaWaitlist

What if you could rewire how your brain stores pleasure in just one session?

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Wolan, a certified hypnotherapist who works with sexual freedom and performance anxiety, to talk about how hypnotherapy can actually help you have better sex. We get into what hypnosis really is (spoiler: you're already doing it when you scroll), how it can rewire your brain to enjoy new positions or experiences, and why your subconscious mind is way more powerful than willpower when it comes to lasting change. Jordan also breaks down hypnokink, how to explore it safely, and why this whole field requires way more ethics and care than most people think.

If you've been curious about hypnotherapy, want to understand how your brain stores sexual habits, or you're wondering how to tap into deeper states during play, this conversation will open your mind to what's actually possible.

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 What hypnotherapy actually is

16:13 Rewiring your brain to enjoy better sex

21:44 Why hypnosis is becoming essential right now

31:30 Hypnokink, ethics, and how to stay safe

35:47 Consent, boundaries, and aftercare in hypnoplay

Connect with Jordan Wolan 

https://jordanwolan.com/

https://instagram.com/jordanwolan

https://www.youtube.com/@JordanWolan

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Join the Kinky Book Club:

https://www.amandadames.com/offers/H3LbqfTw/checkout

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: 

https://www.amandadames.com/store

Joins the Couples Retreat

https://www.amandadames.com/BetaWaitlist

Sex magic is real. And no, this isn't some Harry Potter stuff. This is actual ritual work that could change how you manifest, orgasm, and deal with your anger.

In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Baldwin, shadow alchemist, magician, author, and podcaster, for a wild ride into sex magic, existential kink, and shadow alchemy. Lucy breaks down what sex magic actually is (spoiler: it involves masturbating to sigils), why your genitals are basically your second brain, and how to get off on things you hate through existential kink. We talk about the holy hexagram (yes, it's 69 in four directions), manifestation through orgasm, working with planetary magic instead of being a victim to Mercury retrograde, and why shame is the only thing blocking your pleasure. Lucy also gets real about the origins of existential kink in orgasmic meditation, radical approval, and how to turn your anger into arousal.

This episode is mystical, practical, and permission-giving all at once. If you've ever been curious about magic, manifestation, or getting off on your problems, this conversation will blow your mind.

Connect with Lucy Baldwin

https://www.remolinacoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lucy.baldwin.author

Penetrate Radio Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoP78I-OC34i7hK4Vv41gKjr-Fk2QLJS

The Seven: Living With The Planets Podcast

https://tr.ee/w2lKwwbjLW

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Book A Consult Call with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Join the Kinky Book Club:

https://www.amandadames.com/offers/H3LbqfTw/checkout

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: 

https://www.amandadames.com/store

Joins the Couples Retreat

https://www.amandadames.com/BetaWaitlist

Can doms be brats? Tripp Terrier says no, and the Internet lost its mind, and honestly he's not wrong.

In this episode, I sit down with Tripp Terrier, power exchange content creator, kink theorist, and founder of Subspace, a free biweekly community support group for submissives and switches. We get into the brat-dom debate that's been haunting him for months, why submissives need to stop handing over all their power and actually show up 50%, and what consent really looks like before a scene even starts (hint: it's way more than a yes in the moment). Tripp also opens up about navigating social media as a straight white male dom, getting compared to Andrew Tate, his ADHD diagnosis, sobriety, and why the so-called old guard of kink needs to relax because the whole thing is newer than they think.

This one is sharp, unfiltered, and the kind of conversation social media clips could never do justice. If power exchange theory is your thing, buckle up.

Connect with Tripp Terrier

https://trippterrier.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@tripp.terrier

https://www.instagram.com/trippunderme

https://www.youtube.com/@trippterrier

https://fetlife.com/TrippTerrier

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Join the Kinky Book Club:

https://www.amandadames.com/offers/H3LbqfTw/checkout

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: 

https://www.amandadames.com/store

Joins the Couples Retreat

https://www.amandadames.com/BetaWaitlist

Not sure what to expect on a kinky cruise? You're about to find out, and it's way more fun (and safe) than you think! 

In this episode, I’m not just going to have one, not two, but four guests! I sit down with Lee from Concasions and the powerhouse team behind Carnivale Risqué (Tank, Goddess Ellez, and Obsidian) to talk about what it's really like on a kinky cruise. These industry veterans have been teaching kink at lifestyle parties for over a decade, and they break down how they turned empty dungeons into packed playspaces by making BDSM approachable, glamorous, and fun. We dig into the upcoming Kinky Cruise in April, what to expect as a first-timer, how consent culture creates the safest party spaces, and why "swingsters" (swingers + kinksters) are now a whole community. They also get real about living as a throuple, teaching workshops on unleashing your authentic self, and why vulnerability is the sexiest thing you can bring to any relationship.

This episode is part prep guide, part inspiration, and 100% permission to explore. If you've been thinking about attending a lifestyle event or just want to understand what makes these spaces so magnetic, this conversation will get you ready to dive in.

Don’t let the Kinky Cruise sail without you! Go to http://www.kinkycruise.com and use the code TKC50 to get $50 off

Download the Bliss Cruise app and Celebrity Cruise app to plan your schedule

Connect with Tank, Goddess Ellez, and Obsidian

https://carnivalerisque.com/

https://www.instagram.com/carnivalerisque/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613538670

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

https://www.amandadames.com/thereadinglist

Better sex isn't a luxury, it's accessible. And if you're not exploring what's out there to improve your intimacy, you're leaving pleasure on the table.

In this episode, I get to sit down with Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, for an honest conversation about sexual wellness, performance anxiety, and why 70% of people using delay spray don't even have premature ejaculation, they just want better sex. Jeff shares his unexpected journey from semiconductor engineering to running a sexual wellness company, and breaks down the real stats on the "arousal gap" (spoiler: the average man lasts 5 minutes and 42 seconds while the average woman needs 18 minutes). We dig into why delay products have gotten a bad rap, how Promescent's formula is different, and what Vita Flux can do for blood flow, libido, and natural lubrication. Jeff also gets real about communication, foreplay that starts hours before sex, and why vulnerability is the foundation of great intimacy.

This episode is practical, sex-positive, and full of solutions. If you want better connection, longer-lasting sex, or just want to level up your intimacy game, this conversation will give you the tools to do it.

Want longer-lasting sex without losing sensation? Get 15% off at Promescent.com/tkc15

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Changing the Conversation Around Intimacy

27:34 Exploring Sexual Frequency and Refractory Periods

29:19 The Impact of Good Intimacy on Attraction

31:38 Addressing Anxiety and Intimacy

33:30 Menopause and Women's Sexual Health

35:36 Innovations in Female Arousal Products

40:21 The Rise of Male Masturbatory Products

53:58 The Importance of Communication in Sexual Relationships

Connect with Jeff Abraham 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/technicalresources/

https://www.promescent.com/

Connect with Amanda

https://www.amandadames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/

Joins the Couples Retreat

https://www.amandadames.com/BetaWaitlist

Download the BDSM Checklist Here: https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560

Join the Kinky Book Club:

https://www.amandadames.com/offers/H3LbqfTw/checkout

Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: 

https://www.amandadames.com/store

Non-monogamy isn't actually that complicated…our fear of talking about it is. And that fear keeps way too many people stuck pretending they want something they don't.

In this episode, I sit down with Samia Mounts, creator and host of the ClosetEd podcast, for a raw conversation about non-monogamy, jealousy, and why emotional maturity matters more than the number of partners you have. Samia shares her journey from believing in "the one" to discovering she's wired for multiple loves. We talk about her marriage that became a friendship, navigating new relationship energy, and the difference between boundaries and control. She gets real about the mistakes she made, the red flags she ignored, and what it takes to build trust when relationships shift.

If you have ever felt like you were meant to love more than one person and had no idea what to do with that truth, this conversation is for you.

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Why Everyone Is In “The Closet” and Society's Norms

12:17 Polyamory and Personal Experiences

32:42 Defining Relationship Agreements and Boundaries

34:54 Navigating Non-Monogamous Relationships

42:19 Polyamory vs. Consensual Non-Monogamy

Connect with Samia Mounts 

https://www.samiamounts.com/

https://www.instagram.com/samia.mounts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkJT8ttJYCyIS8ig6gZ7pA

https://www.tiktok.com/@samia.mounts

https://www.samiamounts.com/podcast

Book a Consult with Amanda Here:

https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult

Connect with Me: 

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thekinkconsultant⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/⁠