Sexology

The Hidden World of BDSM with Amanda Pasciucco LMFT

Jul 4, 2017

30:38

Welcome to episode 26 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is , who speaks to me about the psychological effects that BDSM behaviours can have, the similarities between BDSM and Tantra and the roles that submissive and dominant play in BDSM.

Amanda Pasciucco, LMFT is a marriage & family therapy provider who practices in West Hartford, CT. She is also the author of "Playtime: Not Just for Children" and she is known as "The Sex Doctor." In addition to her expertise in the field of sexuality, her specialties include couples counseling, eating disorders, alternative relationship styles, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. By mutually establishing goals with clients, Amanda uses coaching and therapy to overcoming current struggles and barriers.

Amanda believes that everyone out there has the potential to have an amazing life: personally, socially, relationally, and sexually. She will help make you healthier and happier by assessing your emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual life experiences and equip you with the tools to accomplish your goals!

In this episode, you will hear:

The definition of BDSM – bondage & discipline, dominance & submission and sadism & masochism
The psychological effects that BDSM behaviours can have
How there is a lot of trust within BDSM
The deep level of communication that exists within BDSM
Common behaviours that Amanda see’s
The similarities between BDSM and Tantra
The misconceptions created by Fifty Shades of Grey
Ways in which our culture can create feelings of shame in this area
Recommendations for the first ways you can start to get involved in BDSM
The roles that submissive and dominant play in BDSM
The need for negotiation, compromise and understanding when engaging with BDSM
How to bring up your interest in BDSM with your partner
Why Amanda wrote her book “Playtime: A Guide To Sexual Conquests For Women”