The Kink Consultant Ep 10 - Pleasure and Purpose: Catherine Drysdale's Journey Through Sex and Relationship Coaching
Nov 20, 2024
Catherine Drysdale, a sex and relationship coach and master's student in clinical psychology, shares her personal journey and passion for sexual wellness. She discusses the hurdles of social media censorship impacting the sex-positive community. Catherine reveals innovative workshops, including guided masturbation sessions, aimed at overcoming pleasure blocks. The conversation highlights her use of NLP techniques and the importance of creating safe spaces for self-exploration, intimacy, and embracing one’s sexuality. It's a candid look into fostering joy and connection in our sexual lives.
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Academic Training Fuels Broader Impact
- Catherine is earning a master's in clinical psychology to deepen sex research and therapeutic support.
- She runs NYC events and a diverse 'sexpert' community to share resources and reduce isolation.
Platform Censorship Is Unequal
- Social platforms censor sex education unevenly and often punish creators in the sex-positive space.
- Catherine suspects ad spending and platform priorities influence what content gets moderated.
Helping Through Networks
- Catherine helped Amanda when Stripe suspended her account by connecting her to people who solved the problem.
- Catherine still remains banned from Stripe despite assisting others successfully.