Join Sunny Megatron, a kink expert, in this episode as she shares her journey into kink, how she customizes her kink experiences, and her classes for psychotherapists. They discuss the roller coaster experience in BDSM, the fascination with discomfort, and the importance of attentiveness, care, and communication in a dominant partner. Explore the psychological aspects of kink, the link between BDSM and mindfulness, and how engaging in kink scenes can boost confidence.
Kink can be tailored to individual needs and desires, allowing for personalized experiences and exploration.
Engaging in kink can have therapeutic benefits, including emotional release, stress reduction, and personal empowerment.
Consent, communication, and aftercare are essential in kink relationships to ensure safety and promote healthy exploration.
Deep dives
The power of vulnerability and storytelling in the Open Deeply Podcast
The Open Deeply Podcast aims to use vulnerable life storytelling as a means to heal, inspire, teach, and reduce shame around difficult topics. The hosts, Sunny Megatron and Kate Lorie, discuss the power of life storytelling and how it can heal and inspire others. They emphasize the importance of finding one's sexual and personal truth and explore the world of kink in a safe and consensual way. They share their personal experiences with discovering BDSM and emphasize the importance of consent, communication, and aftercare in kink relationships. They discuss the psychological and physiological effects of kink, including altered states of consciousness, therapeutic benefits, and the importance of being present in the body. Overall, the Open Deeply Podcast aims to create a safe space for discussing difficult and taboo topics, promoting healing and personal growth through vulnerable storytelling.
Discovering BDSM: Personal journeys and experiences
In this episode, Sunny Megatron and Kate Lorie share their personal journeys of discovering BDSM. They discuss how their experiences shaped their understanding of kink and how they found their own roles within the BDSM community. They delve into their initial thoughts and misconceptions about kink, exploring the stereotypes and expectations that they had before delving into the world of BDSM. Sunny and Kate highlight the importance of personal exploration, self-acceptance, and the power of supportive and understanding partners on the journey of discovering one's kinks and desires. They also touch on the creative and psychological aspects of kink, emphasizing the customizable nature of BDSM and the importance of consent and communication in kink relationships.
The Science of Kink: Neurobiology and physiological effects
In this episode, Sunny Megatron and Kate Lorie explore the neurobiological and physiological effects of kink. They discuss the science behind subspace and dominant flow, explaining how kink can lead to altered states of consciousness and heightened emotions. They touch on the similarities between kink experiences and other activities that promote flow states, such as running, meditation, and artistic expression. Sunny and Kate also share insights on the therapeutic aspects of kink, including pain relief and forging new neural pathways. They emphasize the importance of being present in the body and discuss the transformative potential of kink in terms of personal growth and self-discovery.
The Intersection of Kink and Therapy: Benefits, precautions, and misconceptions
In this episode, Sunny Megatron and Kate Lorie discuss the intersection of kink and therapy. They address the therapeutic benefits of engaging in kink, including emotional release, stress reduction, and personal empowerment. They also delve into the potential risks and precautions associated with kink, highlighting the importance of engaged and ethical partners, clear communication, and aftercare. Sunny and Kate caution against using kink as a substitute for therapy and emphasize the need for professional guidance when dealing with complex issues or traumas. They also challenge common misconceptions surrounding kink and emphasize the importance of consent, safety, and self-acceptance in kink relationships.
Kink as a Playground: Exploring the world of BDSM
In this episode, Sunny Megatron and Kate Lorie discuss the playful and creative aspects of the BDSM world. They emphasize that kink is a customizable experience, allowing individuals to explore their desires and fantasies in a safe and consensual manner. They debunk the myth that kink must conform to certain stereotypes or aesthetics, highlighting the variety and diversity within the kink community. Sunny and Kate share their own experiences with kink and how it has allowed them to tap into their creativity and embrace different roles. They also discuss the importance of consent, communication, and boundary-setting in kink play and relationships.
If there is anyone who embodies a plethora of kinktastic knowledge, it’s my co-host, Sunny Megatron. She’s a fountain of knowledge on everything from clown kink to humiliation play and has shaped many a psychotherapist into being kink-aware through her classes. In this episode, we chat about how Sunny originally got into kink, how she customizes her kink for her own needs, and how she has taught others how to shape their kink into their own tailor-made version of perverted fun. Sunny explains how she negotiates, takes her sub on a kinky roller coaster ride followed by rolling back into the station with after care specifically designed for them. Furthermore, Sunny describes both the potential emotional and somatic benefits of kink along with how it may impact us neurologically while always stressing that although kink can be therapeutic, it is not therapy. Please join us for this amazing episode of Open Deeply in which we all learn that BDSM is way more delightful fun than just ropes, paddles and floggers.
Sunny's bio related to kink:
Sunny began teaching about BDSM in 2010. Her area of expertise is the soft skills--which center around things like ethics, cultivating self-awareness, and strategies for effective communication. She received a FROST Certificate of Gratitude in 2020 honoring her service to the kink community, was voted XBIZ sexpert of the year in 2021, and Kinkly’s sex blogging superhero in 2017. Her alternative sexuality focused podcast American Sex was awarded the AASECT podcast award in 2020. Sunny also creates curriculum about BDSM for sexuality professionals. Some of her most recent projects include designing & teaching the BDSM unit for a well-known sex educator certification program plus a lesson for the Sexual Health Alliance’s Kink Informed Certification Program for therapists and other care professionals. Sunny’s first book, Customizable Kink: A Strategic Guide to Erotic Play is scheduled to be released in 2022.
How to find Sunny Megatron:
Website: http://sunnymegatron.com
Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron
Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron
Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron
American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk
How to find Kate Loree:
Website http://kateloree.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft
Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft
Instagram http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree
YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ
Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Please know this episode has themes of sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. If you catch yourself becoming emotionally overwhelmed by this episode’s content, please get support. Call a friend, therapist, or an emotional support hotline, such as, 800-273-talk (8255).
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