About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Midori about the rise of women's interest in dominance and BDSM, particularly among those in their 40s and beyond.

Welcome to Episode 503 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Midori who speaks to me about exploring kink, dominance, submission, and finding authentic ways to embrace our desires. In this episode, I speak with Midori about why we’re seeing a rise in women getting curious about dominance and BDSM, particularly women in their 40s and beyond. We discuss how difficult cultural assumptions can open up opportunities for greater sexual self-exploration, and that it’s OK to be dominant without being mean, scary or playing a stereotypical dominatrix. Midori is an internationally recognized sexologist, kink educator, coach, and author. She's the founder of ForteFemme Women's Dominance Intensive, the groundbreaking program she's run for over 20 years, and the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, the first English-language book on Shibari, along with contributions to several academic volumes. She also trains therapists and wellness professionals as Curriculum Director for the Kink Informed Certification through the Sexual Health Alliance, and presents regularly at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Through…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Nazanin Moali

Guest: Midori

Topics covered

• kink exploration
• dominance and submission
• BDSM
• sexual self-exploration
• women's sexuality
• cultural assumptions

Keywords

• dominance
• BDSM
• sexual roles
• ravishment fantasies
• submission
• kink education
• women's empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ForteFemme Women's Dominance Intensive, Sexual Health Alliance, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

Books & works: The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage

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