Category Archives: Kink

Understanding vs. Agreeing With

Posted on July 1, 2014 by awentherapy

A lot of my work is centered around alternative sexuality. That means, among other things, kinky sex…like the stuff from Fifty Shades of Grey. (Note: I use that example because of its popularity. I am very much not a fan … Continue reading →

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Two Therapists Talking: The Difference Between BDSM and Abuse

Posted on November 14, 2013 by awentherapy

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I the difference between BDSM and abuse. The document referenced in the video can be found at The BDSM Training Academy – http://www.bdsmtrainingacademy.com/the-difference-between-bdsm-and-abuse/ If you have questions or a topic … Continue reading →

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Two Therapists Talking: Being an Alt Sex Therapist

Posted on August 22, 2013 by awentherapy

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss what it means when we say we are alt sex therapists. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at … Continue reading →

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Two Therapists Talking: Exploring Kinky Sex (The Fifty Shades of Grey Phenomenon)

Posted on July 11, 2013 by awentherapy

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss what we tell clients that come in asking about doing activities from Fifty Shades of Grey. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear … Continue reading →

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Something New At MadisonKink.com

Posted on December 17, 2012 by awentherapy

I mentioned that I’m now doing an advice column at MadisonKink.com. To change things up a a bit I am now doing video responses!  I’m teaming up with Jasmine St. John of JSJ Therapy to discuss the questions we receive.  … Continue reading →

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New Advice Column at MadisonKink.com

Posted on December 6, 2012 by awentherapy

If you are not already aware, I write a monthly column for MadisonKink.com.  In a new twist the column is becoming part of an advice column for the site.  If you have questions regarding alternative-sexuality, BDSM/Kink, alternative relationship structures, power … Continue reading →

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Talking About Trauma and Kink – Erotic Awakening Interview

Posted on November 30, 2012 by awentherapy

I had the opportunity to interview Dan and Dawn of Erotic Awakening (http://www.eroticawakening.com/). Erotic Awakening is one of the most listened to podcasts dealing with kink and erotica. Jasmine St. John joined me and we talked to Dan and Dawn … Continue reading →

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