Finding a good therapist, partner-dynamics, kink, embodiment, sensory issues, and conscious relationships: Katherine Friedman, LPC has expert guidance and therapy resources, in an episode on some of our favorite, complex topics.

1:00 meet your guest

3:00 being informed by her clients

7:00 tips for finding a good therapist

10:00 keeping secrets from your therapist 

13:00 why do folks like or dislike therapy?

17:00 what is DBT?

21:00 fuck you, zuckerberg

25:00 when your male partner is too rough

29:00 is your partner respecting your consent?

35:00 can I do rape role play without disclosing my assaults?

40:00 how can a submissive learn to be dominant?

43:00 repetitive masturbation style

47:00 ADHD and sex

52:00 previously “promiscuous” and current lack of interest

57:00 kinks vs fetishes

1:02:00 commonly reported kinks and fetishes

1:06:00 resources and recommendations

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