#05 20 Years of Monogamy… Then Everything Changed: Stephen's Story

#05 20 Years of Monogamy… Then Everything Changed: Stephen's Story

What happens when you break free from the expectations of traditional relationships to fully embrace your authentic sexuality?

In this episode of I sit down with Stephen, a 36-year-old sadomasochistic switch who spent 20 years in monogamous relationships before discovering his true desires.

Now living 24/7 in a polyamorous M/s dynamic, he shares how BDSM transformed his understanding of power, intimacy, and self-acceptance.

We discuss:

  • The turning point after 20 years of monogamy and the path to self-discovery
  • The psychology of power dynamics in BDSM and everyday life
  • How pain enhances intimacy and the mental health benefits of kink
  • Navigating polyamory and the complexities of a multi-partner household


Research Paper:Psychological Characteristics of BDSM Practitioners


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#140 Desire After 70: Sex, Sensuality and the Senior Woman with Andrea Feinberg

#140 Desire After 70: Sex, Sensuality and the Senior Woman with Andrea Feinberg

What happens when you rediscover sexual desire in your seventies, after decades without intimacy?In this episode I chat with Andrea Feinberg, also known as Brookiana, who returns to explore sex after ...

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#139 The Sassy Switch: Dominance, Submission, Gender & Kink Confidence with Sassy

#139 The Sassy Switch: Dominance, Submission, Gender & Kink Confidence with Sassy

What happens when discovering your dominant side completely changes the way you understand your submissive one?In this episode of I'm joined by Sassy—Bethany Burgoyne—to explore switch psychology, dom...

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#138 What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Sex: STIs, PrEP & Queer Sexual Health with Dr Leigh Barlow

#138 What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Sex: STIs, PrEP & Queer Sexual Health with Dr Leigh Barlow

What does a sexual-health doctor want you to know about sex?In this episode I'm joined by Dr Leigh Barlow to explore the things your doctor really wants you to understand about sex, STIs, PrEP and sex...

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#137 Can You Keep Desire Alive? Female Desire, Sex & Long-Term Relationships with Caroline Hood

#137 Can You Keep Desire Alive? Female Desire, Sex & Long-Term Relationships with Caroline Hood

Does desire really die in long-term relationships — or are we misunderstanding what happens to it?In this episode I'm joined by sex therapist and clinical social worker Caroline Hood to explore female...

29 Sep 53min

#136 When Your Master Dies: MJ's Girl on Love, Loss & 21-Years of M/s Relationship

#136 When Your Master Dies: MJ's Girl on Love, Loss & 21-Years of M/s Relationship

What happens to your identity as a slave when the Master you've belonged to for 21 years dies?In this episode I'm joined by Kim — MJ's Girl, who shares the story of her 21-year Master/slave relationsh...

26 Sep 1h 22min

#135 The Psychology of Ownership: Total Power Exchange, Erotic Identity & the Desire to Own with RednBlack

#135 The Psychology of Ownership: Total Power Exchange, Erotic Identity & the Desire to Own with RednBlack

What happens when the kink you're having is no longer the kink you actually want?In this episode I'm joined by RednBlack to explore the psychology of ownership, Total Power Exchange, sadism and erotic...

18 Sep 1h 9min

#134 The Psychology of Male Dominance: Justin on Power, Masculinity & Submission

#134 The Psychology of Male Dominance: Justin on Power, Masculinity & Submission

Can a man learn to be Dominant — or is dominance something you either have or you don't?In this episode I'm joined by Justin, founder of The Dominance Academy, to explore the psychology of male domina...

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