Playing With Fire 192 [Replay] What would you do with your full power? A conversation about kink, power exchange, and everyday life with Mollena Williams-Haas
Feb 22, 2025
Mollena Williams-Haas, a Kink Doula, writer, and performer, dives into the depths of power exchange and authenticity. She explores the multifaceted world of kink, emphasizing self-acceptance and the joy of sexual exploration. The conversation touches on the complexities of race and consent within kink, advocating for healthy dynamics and self-care. With humor and reflection, Mollena highlights the importance of personal narratives in shaping identity and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their kinks and seek community connections.
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Power Exchange as Harm Reduction
- Mollena Williams-Haas views power exchange relationships as a harm reduction model.
- It helps her address tendencies like self-martyrdom and subsuming herself in relationships.
The Artist and the Pervert
- Joli Hamilton watched "The Artist and the Pervert", a film featuring Mollena and her husband.
- She noted the profound love and respect in their master-slave dynamic.
Race Play and Power
- Mollena discusses the complexities of race play within BDSM, particularly as a Black woman.
- She emphasizes the distinction between consensual race play and the historical trauma of chattel slavery.