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Please join us for episode 48 of Open Deeply with the legendary kink expert, Midori, as we explore pleasure within BDSM. We start off the interview discussing her Women's Dominance Weekend Intensive called Forte Femme in which her teachings go to the core of BDSM and even takes a step beyond kink to include profound truths about human sexuality and power that impact our daily lives. Then Midori goes on to stress the importance of finding out the tells our partner has within a BDSM scene that reveal whether or not they are happy. Our tells in the sub role are often easy to determine, but what about the Domme role? That's way harder to define! Midori also goes over some of her pet peeves within BDSM and what ideas within BDSM that she might feel are bullshit or toxic. Finally, Midori tells us a out her performance art that is a delicious combination of her Japanese roots, BDSM, social commentary, and generally mind fuckery. This is an incredibly fun and thought-provoking episode, so we hope you join us as we once again, dare to Open Deeply. Midori's Bio: Trailblazing educator, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori teaches, coaches, and consults on alternative sexuality, BDSM, Shibari cultural competency, and joyful empowerment through thoughtful kink. Along with founding ForteFemme Women's Intensive in 2004 and Rope Dojo in 2002,, Midori is known for having penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, “Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage” in 2001, paving the way for the popularity of rope today. She works closely coaching individuals as well as therapists and other helping professionals as Co-Director of Kink Informed Certification for Sexual Health Alliance. Midori's social media links: - www.PlanetMidori.com - www.patreon.com/planetmidori.com - Instagram @PlanetMidori www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ - Twitter @PlanetMidori twitter.com/planetmidori - Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: https://fhp-inc.com/contact/ - Consent Dojo https://FHP-Inc.com/Consent-Dojo 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy.

Re-Release from November 10, 2022. Season 1 Episode 7:This week Midori, the Fairy God-Auntie of Kink, joins Sarah and Robin for a conversation that challenges conventions. Midori shares about reconciling the shadow side of our desires, the impact of misogyny on shaping sexuality, power and dominance, and how to get comfortable with being vulnerable. We get into Midori's art and the alchemy of kink, writing, teaching, and creative practice that is Midori's unique offering to the world. In her nerdy, contemplative, creative glory Learn which Star Wars character Midori would be and get ready for some serious nerding out and fan girling! Robin shares one of her favorite BJ tips to round out the episode.Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching.Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence.She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.”Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori

Have you ever thought about Eroticizing your Coulrophobia? Author, Educator and ‘Super Nova of Kink' Midori offers a masterclass in negotiation to a fan and young clown fetishist - and this fear scene will give you the willies! As Midori and her lucky pupil Ron don their rainbow wigs & giant clown shoes and prepare to co-top 2 eager submissives in the Shibari conference's dungeon, she teaches him the importance of creativity and clear boundaries. Spoiler Alert: What's the secret to surprising your victims at a Shibari conference? Don't use Rope. #Shibari #RopeBondage #ClownScene   Song: 'Funhouse' (Pink)   Kink l Dungeon | Clown l Rope Bondage l Shibari l Balloon Cage l Feminine Dominance l l Kink Event | Consent Conversation l Assumptions l Topping l Dynamic Rope l Clown Co-Top l Negotiation l Interrogation l Rainbow Wig l Kimono | Negotiator l Fear of Clowns l It l Mirror l Fellate l Play Piercing l Medical Supplies l Needles l Negotiation Masterclass l Laughter l Fish l Clown Makeup l Japanese l Whip Cream l Scare l Fear Scene l Mindfuck l   About our Storyteller:   Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” She also does Creative Living Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations, and has the BEST Patreon in existence.    Midori's Links:   You can learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori Creative Living Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.com Classes, articles, art, events - currently all on www.patreon.com/planetmidori FetLife: Midori IG: @PlanetMidori Twitter: @PlanetMidori Episode links:   LIVE EVENT: We're BACK in San Francisco on Friday, September 22nd, kicking off Folsom Street Fair Weekend with a 2-Show K!nktacular! True Stories from Race Bannon, Mollena Williams - Haas, #ProTip: You can See BOTH SHOWS with the 2 Show Ticket! (available thru either link)

‘Auntie' Midori has a lot of scenes behind her (and in front of her!) and her depth of experience in play means she has huge resources to draw on for ideas. Her interest in rope developed alongside her experience in other kinks, and in this episode, fox and Mya explore some of her more unusual ideas on ‘how to play'. This is a great episode to help enhance your scenes, beginner or advanced, whatever your level. Listen to the discussion to hear about: • Intent in rope bondage, what it means, and making sure both (all) parties' intents match • Food as a metaphor for scening • Why she doesn't start negotiations by discussing the type of tie she wants • How intent can help you if you get stuck progressing your scene • The need to be flexible even when you've planned our your intent in advance • Rituals, what they are, from the simplest to the most complicated • Her personal rope rituals • Insights into her rope playlists • How you can draw on mindfulness to create deeper, more intense rope scenes • The kind of help she needs to get present to the right topping headspace • ‘Antagonistic' versus ‘collaborative' rope, what it is and how it connects to intent • How listeners can use the idea of verbs and nouns in their rope play • Doing rope bondage with your ass! • And so much more

Midori literally ‘wrote the book' on rope bondage, with the first English instruction manual on Shibari: ‘Seductive Art of Japanese Rope Bondage'. With her first hand perspectives on both American and Japanese rope culture, fox and Mya were able to discuss with her a depth of understanding of Japanese Rope culture that may be at odds with some of the myths out there. Listen to the discussion to hear about: • Midori's slow burn entry into rope, and where she learned both the skills of making rope (3rd grade!) and tying (a lot later…) • How not to be a culture vampire in Japanese rope bondage • The sex ways of ordinary people and ensuring we don't erase these • The extent to which rope bondage is actually practised in Japan • A new perspective on the Tengu tie • The themes in her erotic short story in ‘Silk Threads' • The connection - or not - between Japanese rope and Japanese rope martial arts Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching.  Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.”  Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art at  www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori (this is where she is working on her next shibari book through this site!)

Midori joins us to discuss Japanese BDSM & why recognizing fundamental differences in various cultures around the world is the key to understanding the how & why behind kink.  We talk about differences in consent & safety, how differing social norms & hierarchies influence our collective play styles, and how these insights can enhance our own relationships. Most of us aren't great at recognizing our way isn't the only way. But even if you plan on never venturing outside your local BDSM community, a global perspective can broaden your understanding of the psychology behind what we all do, no matter where we do it.     Guest Bio – Midori “Your Fairy God-Auntie of Kink. Exploding Expectations. Challenging Conventions.” Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, “Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage” in 2001, paving the way for the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the “Super Nova of Kink,” while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of “Wild Side Sex,” “Master Han's Daughter,” and “Silk Threads.” Education, Coaching, Private Learning & Art: https://planetmidori.com. Special membership perks! Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori  where she is working on her next shibari book! 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This week Midori, the Fairy God-Auntie of Kink, joins Sarah and Robin for a conversation that challenges conventions. Midori shares about reconciling the shadow side of our desires, the impact of misogyny on shaping sexuality, power and dominance, and how to get comfortable with being vulnerable. We get into Midori's art and the alchemy of kink, writing, teaching, and creative practice that is Midori's unique offering to the world. In her nerdy, contemplative, creative glory Learn which Star Wars character Midori would be and get ready for some serious nerding out and fan girling! Robin shares one of her favorite BJ tips to round out the episode.Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching.Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence.She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.”Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori

Last week we had some Real Talk on Aftercare with trailblazing educator, s*xologist, artist, and irritant to banality, @planetmidori! Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art on patreon @PlanetMidori (this is where she is working on her next shibari book through this site!) Want more bonus content from this episode? Join Nika Cherrelle on Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support

“The BDSM Test” is infamous in the kink community and beyond. Since 2014, thousands have proudly posted results like a badge of honor on FetLife profiles. We use it as a roadmap, educational tool, and kink negotiation starter. It's even gone vanilla as the focus of social media challenges and pop magazine writeups. But is this kink subculture phenomenon all it's cracked up to be? While some find it helpful & validating, many say it's othering, stigmatizing, and normalizes red-flag behavior disguised as “kink.” Midori & kinky therapist Joe Zarate-Sanderlin join us on ep 192 to deconstruct the BDSM test question by question + explore its wider impact. Why don't we scrutinize it the same way vet other educational sources? Who wrote this kink test, why, and what are they using the massive amount of data they're collecting about our deviant desires for? Turns out, it's a bit of a mystery…   Midori Bio “Your Fairy God-Auntie of Kink. Exploding Expectations. Challenging Conventions.” Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, “Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage” in 2001, paving the way for the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the “Super Nova of Kink,” while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of “Wild Side Sex,” “Master Han's Daughter,” and “Silk Threads.” Education, Coaching, Private Learning & Art: https://planetmidori.com. Special membership perks! Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori  where she is working on her next shibari book!   Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Bio "Joe Zarate-Sanderlin, an Assigned Male at Birth non-binary person (pronouns: they/them/theirs), came of age in the New York City kink scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s and they have connections in the Boston and San Francisco kink communities. They are a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in San Francisco where they specialize in working with gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. They teach several courses at Golden Gate University and were recognized as an Outstanding Adjunct Professor for 2022. They provide training and consultation regarding Talking to Clients about Sex, Gender in Psychotherapy, Open Relationships, BDSM Relationships, and other topics. In addition to private practice, their clinical experience includes being supervised by Dossie Easton for two and half years plus volunteering at a Catholic school for three years, a continuation high school for one year, and at a low-fee clinic for four years.  They worked for the Burning Man Emergency Services Department for ten years, both in the Nevada desert and in the streets of San Francisco. In their spare time, they ski, coach and referee soccer, brew kombucha, dance to 80s music, and parent elementary-aged old twins."   Episode 192 Links Midori Twitter https://twitter.com/PlanetMidori Midori Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Midori Newsletter https://www.fhp-inc.com/newsletter Midori class/event calendar http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes Midori's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori/ Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Twitter https://twitter.com/jzsmft Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Website http://www.jzsmft.com/ Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Email: joe@jzsmft.com Joe Zarate-Sanderlin  GGU Presents: Empathic Communication https://tinyurl.com/GGU-Empathy Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Gender Inclusive Language https://tinyurl.com/GGU-Gender Joe Zarate-Sanderlin Rebel Therapist: Express Yourself https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/93 The BDSM Test http://BDSMTest.org @FocusedOnInfinity “Welcome to America” https://www.tiktok.com/@focusedoninfinity/video/7113012283181190442?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6901962179530294789 @MargaretCho “Don't Be Scared” https://www.tiktok.com/@themargaretcho/video/7112909096608730410?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6901962179530294789 TASHRA -THE ALTERNATIVE SEXUALITIES HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE https://www.tashra.org/ CARAS - The Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities https://www.carasresearch.org/ Sexual Health Alliance Kink Informed Certification Program for Therapists & Care Professionals https://sexualhealthalliance.com/kink-informed-certification-program Romancing the Shadow: Challenging Limiting Beliefs Through Kink- Midori https://zippermagazine.com/challenginglimiting-beliefs-through-kink/ Additional Links ZipperMagazine.com https://zippermagazine.com/ Zipper Magazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zippermagdotcom/ Zipper Magazine Twitter https://twitter.com/ZipperMagDotcom Zipper Magazine Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Zipper-Magazine-113123824749292 Zipper Magazine Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFDRtDhukxyQ_9t-Xfo2-w Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron Ken's charity DnD game Mondays 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex Kink Academy Online BDSM Learning Library http://bit.ly/kinkacademy Sunny's Free Kink Negotiation & Scene Planning Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/l/negotiationwb   Episode 192 Sponsor & Affiliate Discount Codes/Links *by using our links & codes you can help support our work while saving a few bucks too—win/win! 15% off AND free shipping when you go to http://LikeAKitten.com/sunny OR enter code SUNNY at checkout Get up to 2 free months of podcasting service with Libsyn using this link https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SUNNY or use code SUNNY Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 This link can be a little wonky and does not keep tracking cookies. 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Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. 

She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” During this pandemic and beyond, learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori www.planetmidori.com IG/FB/Twitter: @planetmidori

Are you ready to show all the Masters & Maestros & Big Bros what you've got? Told live onstage at Bawdy's 15 year Anniversary event, Educator, Artist and Rope Dojo founder Midori takes us on a bifurcated journey from flying warriors in a Shaolin Temple to an all-Male Shibari gathering in a Tokyo Swinger's Club. Should you hide who you are so that male-dominated society isn't threatened - or is it time to flip the script? #Rope #SoStrong #Dabbler #Feminist #Shibari #BeautifulLadyCompanion    Song: ‘Take it like a Man' (Dragonette) About the storyteller:   Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way for the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” You can learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori Creative Living Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.com Episode links:   LIVE SHOW: Bawdy's ‘Fingers Crossed' is on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Verdi Club in San Francisco. You can attend the event live or buy a Livestream ticket and watch it from home. This Bawdy features true stories from Elizabeth Barlow, Dolan Wolf, Mosa Maxwell-Smith, Brendan Taylor, and brand new musical act, Katie Cookie.  Get tickets at https://bit.ly/BawdyFingersCrossedA   Like a Kitten: Why not gift yourself a brand new set of sexy essentials from Like A Kitten?! Like A Kitten offers subscription gift boxes, so each season you'll receive a new shipment right to your door with all the ingredients to spice up your sex life. The Like A Kitten's Spring subscription box price is $79.00, which is a great deal since the products in this box retail for well over $150. It's your one-stop shop for a purrrfect evening! Right now, Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off *AND* free shipping when you go to https://likeakitten.com/DIXIE or enter code DIXIE at checkout.   Uberlube: Uberlube is a luxurious, high-grade silicone lubricant made from clean, body-friendly ingredients; it's just silicone with a little Vitamin E. Uberlube is Dixie's favorite lube, and they're offering Bawdy Storytelling listeners a special offer – 10% off and free shipping when you use my code “Dixie” at UberLube.com. That's 10% off and free shipping!   Love Personal Storytelling? I want to help you improve your own stories! There are several ways for us to work together:   WORKSHOP: Wanna sign up for the next ‘How to Be Fascinating: Dixie's Secret System for Brilliant Storytelling'? It's happening SOON. The first few workshops got rave reviews from the attendees - and I've added weekly office hours for custom coaching and Q&A, and a final storytelling performance for YOU and your friends. It just keeps getting better, and this class is a prerequisite for my upcoming Sex and Story workshop, and Advanced Storytelling workshop that's on the way later this year. Make sure you're one of the first to know about the next ‘How to be Fascinating'; go to  www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe  Or email me at Dixie@BawdyStorytelling.com   ONE-ON-ONE COACHING: I'm offering Storytelling for Self-Discovery to help you find, create and polish your favorite stories. Do you just wanna learn to tell a compelling, relatable personal true story? I can help you communicate with clarity. Are you writing a memoir, creating a podcast, working on brand storytelling for your business or some other story-related endeavor? Email me at dixie@BawdyStorytelling.com and let's chat!   Patreon: Want a free Livestream ticket to our next show? Become a member on Patreon (at the $10/month level or higher) by April 18th and tell me you wanna watch the Livestream on April 22nd,  and I'll send you a free ticket - but hurry, cause you need to join by April 18th.   Bawdy is a global movement, and you can make 2022 the year that you make your own wildly adventurous dreams come true. Patreon is how Bawdy is still here after 2 years away from our beloved live shows and community; we've changed so many lives and we want to help you experience pleasure and freedom at whatever level you desire. Start living a fully expressed life, wherever you are. Patreon is how Bawdy is still here after time away from our beloved live shows and community, but it's because of people like you. Become a member of our Patreon community now at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy  (and Thank You!)   You can also support Bawdy by sending your one-time donation to: Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bawdystorytelling Paypal: https://paypal.me/bawdystorytelling Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoff.ee/bawdy CashApp: Cash.app/$DixieDeLaTour THANK YOU for your generosity - and for loving Bawdy!   ProTip: Subscribe to the Bawdy Storytelling email list & you'll be notified of all upcoming storytelling workshops, livestreams, podcasts, live shows and Special Events first at https://bawdystorytelling.com/subscribe   Bawdy Got Me Laid perfume, Bawdy Butter & more: Dixie has created her own fragrance: You'll love #BawdyGotMeLaid perfume, scented with golden honey, amber, ylang ylang, and warm vanilla. There's also our (scented or unscented) creamy Bawdy Butter, Hair & Bawdy Oil, & more. Bawdy Got Me Laid Merchandise means you can deliver your own great smelling Motorboats while supporting Dixie and Bawdy. Get yours today at https://bawdystorytelling.com/merchandise Cameo/Custom Dixie video: Need some Applause Tiddies?  I've been having so much fun making customized videos, and they make such a great Valentine's Day gift! Send your friends and lovers a custom ‘Cameo' video from Dixie (with or without applause tiddies), it's a great way to send love from far away to a Bawdy fan… For just $69, you and I can have a short zoom call, you can tell me all about the recipient, and I'll make a custom video from you for their special day. Find out more by emailing dixie@BawdyStorytelling.com #CustomVideo #Gift   Check out our Bawdy Storytelling Fiends and Fans group on Facebook - it's a place to discuss the podcast's stories with the storytellers, share thoughts with your fellow listeners, & help Dixie make the podcast even better. Just answer 3 simple questions and you're IN! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360169851578316/ Thank you to the Team that makes this podcast possible! 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Pervnapping, Tentacles, and Boris Yeltsin.  I am blown away by this Super Nova of Kink!  Coach, Author, Instructress, Rope Dojo™ founder... her accolades and experience are almost as expansive as her sexual ideas for the bizarre objects that appear on my "Pervertabletable."  Midori and I chat about a variety of topics like the intersection of Japanese culture and kink, the intricacies of foot and shoe fetishes, and even "plant bondage."  This guest is sweeter than a Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods.To buy her books, attend a class, sign up for coaching, and/or a number of other ways to support Midori, please go to planetmidori.com!Become a patron or I'll spank you with a boomerang.www.patreon.com/sexieshow

This week we are getting all tied up! We bring on Doug from LA Rope Dojo to talk about the history of Shibari, the psychology behind why it's so fun for participants, and how consent is key to mutual enjoyment. Doug is extremely knowledgable and has a lot of great stories to share!  If you're interested in learning from him, you can find class information here.  Or, if you want to check out his writings and other information around Kinbaku, you can do that here!

Join Midori as she shares her insights. Driven by expression and an honest change maker (and one bar stool), artist, teacher, and (lucky me) a friend. A little about Midori:Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. 

She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.”During this pandemic, learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidoriInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidoriCoaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.comJoin Midori as she shares her insights. Driven by expression and an honest change maker (and one bar stool), artist, teacher, and (lucky me) a friend.  Listen as we dive into expression (full, artistic, sexual), intersectionality (before it was called that), and change-makers (yes, you). So get comfy, scooch your own personal bar-stool closer to the white patriarchy bar, listen to our wonderful, deliberate, and (sometimes) deep talk, and let's make some societal changes.  As always, kindly yours, RonPsThanks, Midori

In this show we had the opportunity to speak with Mike of Utmost Restraint. Mike’s imagination takes him to the woodshed to build lots of fun toys for adult play. Here are Mike’s own words on how he feels about BDSM… "I love the sight (and the feel!) of bodies molded and shaped by rope. While total immobilization is magnificent, I especially adore ties that leave some freedom of movement - although the more pathetic and ineffectual these remaining movements can be, the better! My happy place is when a body (mine or someone else's) is squirming and writhing, straining against bonds and struggling with exertion in a futile exploration of the constrained movement its present confinement allows.Life moved on, I got busy, and I put my kink interests on the back burner for a few years. Sad! I couldn't continue to do that - I needed some kinky fun back in my life. So, over the last few years I've started revisiting my BDSM interests. I had a blast attending Midori's Rope Dojo, events at the SF Citadel, and I'm looking to mingle with like-minded friends in the bay area." https://www.kinkycast.com/archive/2020-archive/352---utmostrestraint--.html

How can folks learn to be more of a fem dom (feminine dominance)? How can they introduce fem dom to their partners - particularly for beginners or folks who identify as more vanilla? And what about penis-owners who want to explore their fem dom side? About our guest: Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching.  She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” During this pandemic, learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.com Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code Shameless at Manscaped.com Get 20% off delicious, organic, ready to eat meals with code SHAMELESS at sakara.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Want to try one of our favorite boutique wines? Get 10% off of 3 bottles or more with code SHAMELESSSEX10 or 15% off of 6 bottles or more with come SHAMELESSSEX15 at marginswine.com Buy some Shameless Sex swag while supporting a good cause when you visit teepublic.com/stores/shameless-sex-podcast    

This story is one of the hottest of Midori's stories -but I love all of her work. Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” During this pandemic, learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at http://www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori (www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ (https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori (https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori) Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.com Support this podcast

On ep 126 of American Sex Podcast, Midori teaches us about sensuality and seduction. This pandemic has set the stage for us to revaluate our emotions, reset our intimate motivations, and really examine what it means to be an erotic being. Midori explains why seduction is the art of not just creating desire but also of being desired. She teaches us how to slow down, cultivate our sensuality, and separate it from our typical orgasm goal-oriented approach to sex. Learn how your favorite movies can be a roadmap for seduction, to use your imagination to erotically remote locate with a partner, and the reason why most of us miss that mark when it comes to self-centered vs. collaborative sexual motives. Most importantly, Midori reminds us that you don’t need to be a sexual superstar to be the most important person in your lover’s life.   Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter   Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 126 Links Midori Twitter https://twitter.com/PlanetMidori Midori Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Midori Newsletter https://www.fhp-inc.com/newsletter Midori class/event calendar http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes Midori’s intensives www.ForteFemme.com www.RopeDojo.com Midori’s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori/ [Hella Kvetch] show ep 1. "COVID-19 Life: A Play in Innumerable Acts" https://www.patreon.com/posts/hella-kvetch-ep-35272690 Midori talking about Aural Sex on American Sex Live video stream https://getvokl.com/live-broadcast/Aural-Sex-with-Midori Midori’s Fetlife message takedown: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162984313005618&set=a.492986405617&type=3&theater American Sex Ep 123 with Kate Loree http://sunnymegatron.com/coronavirus-sex-mental-health/ American Sex Ep 125 with Dr. Chris Donaghue http://sunnymegatron.com/love-relationships-lockdown/ Support for creators http://sunnymegatron.com/support-during-coronavirus/ 4×4 breathing technique https://youtu.be/treM-7QN1-Q American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast Wednesday night free American Sex podcast live stream, Aural Sex with Midori, 4/1/20 8pm PST http://bit.ly/sunnygetvokl Episode 126 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info  Get 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com with code SUNNY http://manscaped.com YNOT Mail - The only sexual health & adult industry friendly email service http://bit.ly/sunnyynot 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts Sunny & Ken’s classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric  & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 (This link can be a little wonky and does not keep tracking cookies. If the discount does not show up in your cart (or disappears after you shop around on the site), access the site with that link again. Your items will still be in your cart & the discount will appear) 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyetb with code SUNNY 10% off everything from Fun Factory using this link http://bit.ly/sunnyfunfactory and the code SUNNY at checkout At least 25% off BDSM gear & sex toys with Stockroom’s daily deal (there’s a new product each day!) https://www.stockroom.com/dailydeal/?acc=7c590f01490190db0ed02a5070e20f01 15% off most items from Stockroom http://bit.ly/sunnystockroom with code SUNNY

Midori shares a spectacular personal story at Bawdy - be gentle, it’s her first time! When a mysterious older man begins to ask after her in her small suburban town, nerdy straight A exchange student (and Jane Austin reader) Midori sees an opportunity to escape the overeager teenage boys at her high school, a chance to engage in the fine art of courtship - but just who’s wooing who? She savors long talks over tea with suave dresser Donald at the only espresso-serving cafe in town - conversations about Poetry, Opera, Jazz, Travel, and Mozart - and soon, she crafts her plan. With the help of her 2 best girlfriends, a pair of hand-sewn fishnet stockings and a trip to Planned Parenthood, the night of her sexual rite of adulthood is finally here…um, why do they call it ‘Virginity’ anyway? #Graduation   (Back story on the ‘fucking your head’ comment that Midori makes as she steps up to the microphone: I was wearing a giant Peacock headpiece and a Dark Garden corset for my 12 Year Anniversary shows, and Midori kept cracking egg jokes about the Peacock that I was wearing on my head) This episode of the Bawdy Storytelling podcast is brought to you by Kama Sutra. Right now (and just because you’re Bawdy) you can get 20% off anything you order at Kama Sutra sensual products when you use the promo code DIXIE - on anything! Get yours now at KamaSutra.com Storyteller bio: Dan Savage calls Midori “The Supernova of Kink!” She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive, and The Wanted Man intensive with Marcia Baczynski. For more information on her upcoming classes and events, please visit: http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes   When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances. You can see (and support) her art at https://www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori Song: ’Assflower’ by Shirley Gnome Shirley Gnome on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mIuBgdyX3viAc4nws3730 On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShirleyGnome/ Website: http://www.shirleygnome.com/ And on her label, 604 Records: http://604records.com/website/artists/shirley-gnome/ Hosted by Sexual Folklorist Dixie De La Tour Opening Music: 8 Miles Wide by Storm Large Love Bawdy Storytelling?  Keep this podcast going by supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Or you can make a one-time donation via Paypal at  BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com Shout-out to our Bang-O prize sponsors: You can win sexy prizes from Good Vibrations and Babeland at Bawdy’s live shows – or you can get your own at Good Vibrations https://www.goodvibes.com/ Babeland https://www.babeland.com/ Ain’t nothin’ on Earth like a LIVE Bawdy Storytelling! Bawdy tends to sell out, so get your tickets in advance/ right now. Here’s what’s coming up: Seattle, WA   Saturday, April 13th 2019 ‘The Group-On Extravaganza’ special event (Seattle) http://bit.ly/BawdyGroupExtra Thursday, May 9th: ‘Libertine!’ https://bawdylibertinesea.eventbrite.com Saturday & Sunday, May 11 -12th 2019 ‘Storytelling with Dixie’ Live Weekend Storytelling Retreat (Seattle) https://storytellingwithdixiesea.eventbrite.com San Francisco, CA Thursday, April 18th: ‘Gateway Drug’ https://bawdysgatewaydrugsfo.eventbrite.com Friday, May 17th: ’UnicornFest!’ https://bawdyunicornfestsfo.eventbrite.com Tickets and more info are available at BawdyStorytelling.com Want more Bawdy? www.BawdyStorytelling.com Follow us on Twitter: @Bawdy On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdystorytelling/ Like us at www.Facebook.com/BawdyStorytelling Join us on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/46341 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Watch us on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BawdyTV Find out about upcoming podcast episodes–and if we’re coming to your city! – at www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe (personal notes to Dixie are highly encouraged!) Team Bawdy is: Podcast Producer: Marty Garcia Sound Engineer: David Grosof Project Manager: Dana Hanna Archivist /Video: Joe Moore & Bawdy Creator & Podcast Host Dixie De La Tour

What do I do if my partner asks me to do role-play and I'm uncomfortable with being in the spotlight? How does one learn how to do authentic yet sexy role-play? And what about dominance? Can I learn how to tap into my most confident, dominant self (even when I don't feel it in everyday life)? Join us for this playful yet informative episode with world renown sex educator, Midori. We talk about role-play, dominance, outing the awkward, confidence, making negotiation sexy, and more!  We also answer a sex question: I feel like I'm the one who is always initiating sex. How do I get my partner to initiate more often?  About Midori: Dan Savage calls Midori “The Supernova of Kink!” She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive, and The Wanted Man intensive with Marcia Baczynski. For more information on her upcoming classes and events, please visit: http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes For some of our favorite sexy products: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Drink a glass of delicious natural wine while listening to us by visiting marginswine.com      

Great sex and mind-blowing kink must include clear communication and thorough negotiation. Sometimes, however, the process can seem impersonal and not very sexy. In this episode, Midori teaches us surefire techniques for laying groundwork before a sexy scene that doesn’t feel like negotiation at all. She explains her signature engaged collaborative consent model, gives specific steps for flirtatious negotiation, and offers tips for cultivating “Queen of the Starfish” moments. She also busts myths about what aftercare should entail, explains the brain chemistry behind sub drop and top drop, introduces us to BYOA, and details how to get the aftercare you want whether you’re submissive or dominant. Yes, Doms need aftercare too! This is a must listen for everyone no matter where you are on the kinky spectrum. Sunny & Ken also prepare for their holiday hiatus and a life-changing adventure.  ___________________________________ Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter or texting MEGATRON to 444999 Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 72 Links Midori Twitter https://twitter.com/PlanetMidori Midori Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Midori Newsletter https://www.fhp-inc.com/newsletter Midori class/event calendar http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes Midori website http://www.FHP-Inc.com Midori's intensives www.ForteFemme.com www.RopeDojo.com Sunny Megatron Instagram (please help us get to 10k to unlock more business features!) http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast new subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast Episode 72 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info LOLA - This episode contains a special American Sex Podcast discount code for 40% your subscription for period & sex supplies delivered to your door from http://mylola.com.  “Unlike other major brands, LOLA products are 100% natural and easy to feel good about. No BS, mystery fibers, or doubts about what’s going in your body. Plus, LOLA products come in a simple, customizable subscription. LOLA will deliver exactly what you need, exactly when you need it” Enter to win a We-Vibe Discover Gift Box & other goodies valued at $350 from babeland.com by filling out our Pleasure Podcasts listener survey. Winner will be randomly drawn the last week of December. Good luck! http://bit.ly/americansexsurvey Get 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts Sunny & Ken’s classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyearlytobed

“Domination's the name of the game in bed or in life, They're both just the same, Except in one you're fulfilled at the end of the day, Let's play master and servant”. This is how Depeche Mode described what is now called “Kink” in their hit song “Master And Servant”. When I first heard this song as a teenager, I had no idea what they were talking about. I just thought it was a cool song from one of my favorite bands and to be completely open at the time making out with a boy was as far as I could even think about. Now I understand what they are talking about but like many of us I don’t know the deep down value of this play. What draws someone to dominating another person in bed or even better why would someone want to be dominated? Is this just fun couple’s play or is there something about it that being treated like a dog helps balance a person out? Like many of you I’m curious to learn more; to answer these questions and more we interviewed “The Supernova of Kink” from San Francisco. With a title like that we should get to the bottom of this matter…..then SPANK the hell out of it!Our guest today, Midori “The Supernova of Kink” is a renowned educator and writer on sexuality that emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s. Midori is known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights which calls on her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self-actualization, shame reduction, acceptance, and justice.Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, columns, works of fiction, to instructional books. She is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, Wild Side Sex, and Master Han's Daughter. She leads transformative small group intensives, including ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive, Rope Dojo ®, and The Wanted Man intensive.When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances.Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetMidori/Twitter: @PlanetMidori (https://twitter.com/planetmidori)Instagram: @PlanetMidori (https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlanetMidoriWebsiteshttp://www.FHP-inc.comhttp://www.ForteFemme.comhttp://www.RopeDojo.comhttp://WMintensive.com

“Domination's the name of the game in bed or in life, They're both just the same, Except in one you're fulfilled at the end of the day, Let's play master and servant”. This is how Depeche Mode described what is now called “Kink” in their hit song “Master And Servant”. When I first heard this song as a teenager, I had no idea what they were talking about. I just thought it was a cool song from one of my favorite bands and to be completely open at the time making out with a boy was as far as I could even think about. Now I understand what they are talking about but like many of us I don’t know the deep down value of this play. What draws someone to dominating another person in bed or even better why would someone want to be dominated? Is this just fun couple’s play or is there something about it that being treated like a dog helps balance a person out? Like many of you I’m curious to learn more; to answer these questions and more we interviewed “The Supernova of Kink” from San Francisco. With a title like that we should get to the bottom of this matter…..then SPANK the hell out of it!Our guest today, Midori “The Supernova of Kink” is a renowned educator and writer on sexuality that emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s. Midori is known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights which calls on her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self-actualization, shame reduction, acceptance, and justice.Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, columns, works of fiction, to instructional books. She is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, Wild Side Sex, and Master Han's Daughter. She leads transformative small group intensives, including ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive, Rope Dojo ®, and The Wanted Man intensive.When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances.Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetMidori/Twitter: @PlanetMidori (https://twitter.com/planetmidori)Instagram: @PlanetMidori (https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlanetMidoriWebsiteshttp://www.FHP-inc.comhttp://www.ForteFemme.comhttp://www.RopeDojo.comhttp://WMintensive.com

Welcome to episode 85 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, we are joined by Midori who talks to us about how she began her journey into sex education, learning to add new elements to your sex life gradually and recommendations to express power exchanges in the bedroom.    Midori is a renowned sexuality educator, author, and artist based in San Francisco. She emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s, soon becoming a much sought-after international presenter on sexuality, personal fulfilment, and kinky adventures.    Her reputation as an authority and leading expert on alternative pleasures stem not only from her unique and entertaining process of teaching concrete skills but in her ability to deconstruct and distil complex matters of desire into surprisingly accessible lessons with eloquence and humanity. She’s known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights. She calls this her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self-actualization, shame reduction, acceptance, and justice. Native of Tokyo, Japan, she brings a unique perspective to creative self-expression, pleasure and authentic living.    Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, columns, works of fiction, to instructional books. She is the author of " The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage", the first English language book on Shibari. She also wrote hot instructional essays in "Wild Side Sex", and the darkly erotic science fiction, "Master Han's Daughter".     She leads transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Passionate Bonds: Creating Effective D/s Protocol. When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Madori began her journey into sex education   Why bondage isn’t necessarily a form of art   The need to enjoy your sex life and live in the moment of it   The way in which movies, books and other forms of media can warp our view of the reality of sex   Learning to add new elements to your sex life gradually   Stripping away the stigma and falsehood that the majority of people don’t practice BDSM   Understanding the pain aspect of BDSM   Recommendations to express power exchanges in the bedroom       Resources  https://fhp-inc.com   Ted X Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXiekEoMrvI   Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCM62XY  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://twitter.com/oasis2care   

Our conversation with Midori will blow your mind! She’s changed countless sex lives for the better worldwide and might just change yours during this episode. Learn how to easily tap into your erotic creativity for roleplay and comfortably step into your sexual dominance. Midori tells us how to balance our “nice guy” and “bad boy” personas for steamy encounters and why channeling our “inner 8 year old” is the key to unlocking our erotic potential. Even if you fall more on the vanilla end of the spectrum or simply want to spice up your romance or flirting style, the gems Midori drops will CHANGE EVERYTHING. She also tells us about her new and improved version of “Enthusiastic Consent” called “Engaged Collaborative Consent.” This is a “don’t miss” episode! Also, at https://www.patreon.com/posts/midoris-bonus-18923014 Midori shares a funny bonus story about kittens, centrifugal force & a BDSM scene gone wrong. Call in your BDSM & sex advice questions to our voicemail line 773-MUFF-TOY (we may play your message on air) or by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, blooper reels, stuff in the mail & more!) Enter our monthly sex toys giveaway at sunnymegatron.com/domi and instagram.com/p/BiextfXg-Tg/ Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by texting MEGATRON to 444999 Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 42 Links Midori Twitter https://twitter.com/PlanetMidori Midori Instagram https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Midori class/event calendar http://www.FHP-Inc.com/classes  Midori’s intensives www.ForteFemme.com www.RopeDojo.com www.WMintensive.com   $100 off Midori’s Forte Femme July (New York) or August (San Fransisco) - use code sunny Club Ascension Detroit Memorial Day Chicken BBQ (we're teaching). Use code SUNNY for $5 off  club-ascension.com/event/chicken-bbq-memorial-weekend/ COPE Conference Ohio July 2018 (we're teaching) adventuresinsexuality.org/COPE/tickets.html Peepshow toys mailing list, text the word PEEPSHOW to 345345 Episode 42 Sponsor & Giveaway Info Femme Fun Ultra Bullet Instagram giveaway posted on instagram.com/sunnymegatron Entrants must be over 18, US or Canadian resident, no purchase necessary. Ends 6/10/2018. All May Patreon members receive a jar of The Butters in the mail by 1. Providing a mailing address & 2. Signing up for peepshowtoys.com patreon.com/americansex Entrants must be over 18, US or Canadian resident, no purchase necessary. 10% off your entire peepshowtoys.com order with code SUNNY. Peepshow Toys is small, independently owned online pleasure products retailer committed to selling only quality products made of body-safe, non-toxic materials, at fair prices. Peepshow Toys carries a number of “indie” sex toy brands like The Butters, Split Peaches and Funkit Toys - companies that are similarly committed to offering body-safe, quality sex toys. $79 for an nJoy Pure Wand + a jar of The Butters through 6/10/2018 with code SUNNY79 https://www.peepshowtoys.com/products/sunny-megatron-njoy-pure-wand-butters-lube $30 a Mimic manta Ray by Clandestine Devices with code SUNNYMIMIC at checkout https://www.peepshowtoys.com/products/mimic-manta-ray-clitoral-vibrator Lovense Domi giveaway ($200 value) provided by Castle Megastore. Entrants must be over 18, US resident, no purchase necessary. Visit the giveaway page for details and to enter: http://sunnymegatron.com/domi 20% off your order at http://castlemegastore.com when you use code SUNNY at checkout (limited restrictions apply)

In Part 2 of Why Are People Into Female Dominance?!, Midori explains the appeal of compassionate sadism and details the unusual ways that graduates from her ForteFemme women’s dominance intensive use their training. Dan Savage calls Midori “The Super Nova of Kink”!  She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her incredible passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Make Hot Play Happen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I like a long flirtation stroking the crevices of the mind and the back alleys of the imagination.” Midori certainly knows from femme seduction. This sex ed legend joins Tina for the 50th episode to talk about her women's dominance intensive ForteFemme and topping from a feminine space. Tina tells the full origin story of Midori’s inspiration for her power femme name. A truly evocative storyteller, Midori basically had Tina flustered and blushing the entire conversation. Stay tuned for Part two on August 15th! Dan Savage calls Midori “The Super Nova of Kink”!  She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her incredible passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Make Hot Play Happen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During our trip to Fetish Fair Fleamarket, we had the opportunity to sit down with legendary kink educator Midori for one of our favorite interviews ever. This episode includes the conclusion of that interview, in which we talk about ForteFemme, Midori's weekend intensive on female dominance. But, we start by discussing Shara's newfound desire to be gang-topped (which JV learned about while recording), and our new toys from Fetish Fair Flea. If you'd like to learn more about Midori and her course offerings (and you should): Rope Dojo: 2 day rope bondage intensive in San Francisco April 1-2, 2017 and Baltimore September 16-17, 2017 ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Weekend Intensive coming up in San Franciso May 19-21, 2017 and New York City July 14-16, 2017 (more info on this one in the conclusion of the interview). Make Hot Play Happen with Marcia B. & Midori: Coming up in New York City March 18-19, 2017 and San Franciso Fall 2017 Lastly and on a sad note, we've had to cancel our April trip to Desire due to work conflicts. We'll make up for it in November. Listen to this episode for a discount code that will score you 10% off at Extreme Restraints...on every order you ever make!   Show Links: Sponsored by Extreme Restraints Ending The Sexual Dark Age On Facebook-Please "LIKE" Show Website: SexualDarkAge.com    

During our trip to Fetish Fair Fleamarket, we had the opportunity to sit down with legendary kink educator Midori for one of our favorite interviews ever. This episode includes most of that interview (more to come next week). We talk about lead/follow archetypes that can assist us deconstructing our kinky tendencies and desires in a way that allows for superior communication, followed up by a great conversation on her definition of BDSM, which is far more insightful than mere discussion of the words behind the acronym. If you'd like to learn more about Midori and her course offerings (and you should): Rope Dojo: 2 day rope bondage intensive in San Francisco April 1-2, 2017 and Baltimore September 16-17, 2017 ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Weekend Intensive coming up in San Franciso May 19-21, 2017 and New York City July 14-16, 2017 (more info on this one in the conclusion of the interview). Make Hot Play Happen with Marcia B. & Midori: Coming up in New York City March 18-19, 2017 and San Franciso Fall 2017 Lastly and on a sad note, we've had to cancel our April trip to Desire due to work conflicts. We'll make up for it in November. Listen to this episode for a discount code that will score you 10% off at Extreme Restraints...on every order you ever make!   Show Links: Sponsored by Extreme Restraints Ending The Sexual Dark Age On Facebook-Please "LIKE" Show Website: SexualDarkAge.com    

Midori is a renowned educator and writer on sexuality. Dubbed “the super nova of kink” by Dan Savage, she emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s, soon becoming a much sought after international presenter on sexuality, personal fulfillment and kinky adventures. Her reputation as authority and leading expert on alternative pleasures stem not only from her unique and entertaining process of teaching concrete skills, but in her ability to deconstruct and distill complex matters of desire into surprisingly accessible lessons with eloquence and humanity. She’s known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights. She calls this her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self actualization, shame reduction, acceptance and justice. Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, columns, works of fiction, to instructional books. She is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, Wild Side Sex, and Master Han's Daughter. She leads transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Make Hot Play Happen When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances. In this show, Midori redefines the acronym BDSM to make it more accessible and useful for the listeners. We also discuss things like topping and bottoming, so be sure to tune in. Check out all the ways to connect with Midori... www.FHP-inc.com  www.RopeDojo.com   www.ForteFemme.com    www.MakeHotPlayHappen.com Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Vimeo: @PlanetMidori FetLife: Midori And please support her fight against HIV! She volunteers for AIDS LifeCycle.     www.tofighthiv.org/goto/midori If you'd like Midori to come back on the show again to go into depth about Japanese bondage, please send a message to michelle@ladyfoxentertainment.com

Midori is a renowned educator and writer on sexuality. Dubbed “the super nova of kink” by Dan Savage, she emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s, soon becoming a much sought after international presenter on sexuality, personal fulfillment and kinky adventures.Her reputation as authority and leading expert on alternative pleasures stem not only from her unique and entertaining process of teaching concrete skills, but in her ability to deconstruct and distill complex matters of desire into surprisingly accessible lessons with eloquence and humanity. She’s known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights. She calls this her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self actualization, shame reduction, acceptance and justice.Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, columns, works of fiction, to instructional books. She is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, Wild Side Sex, and Master Han's Daughter.She leads transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Passionate Bonds: Creating Effective D/s Protocol.When she's not traveling and teaching, she's creating provocative and haunting art and performances. 

Shibari - the Art of Japanese Bondage has a long history. What is it exactly, what is its appeal to modern Westerners, why are we discussing it on the Tantric Lounge, why are there photos of Jacqueline being tied up and why is she having trouble speaking? Shibari is Tantric in essence - it’s about deep connection, sensuality, beauty and poetry. Today we talk to Hebari, head teacher at the Rope Dojo in Sydney’s inner suburbs and curator of the Sydney Rope Festival. Listen and look at photos as he ties Jacqueline up during this episode... Guest Info David (known as Hebari) has practiced Shibari for 16 years, travelling to Japan regularly to study with his mentors. He has performed and taught workshops all over the world. David began the Sydney Rope Dojo in 2011 where people can come and take classes weekly. The focus of the Dojo is to enable people connect with their partners with a heavy focus on teaching safe practices. www.sydneyropedojo.com.au www.sydneyropefestival.com.au Photos of Hebari tying up Jacqueline on the show: {module_photogallery,23013,4,,100,295,295} Download Audio: All Tied Up in the Japanese Art of Bondage

Graydancer launches a new part of the Ropecast: Interviews and nothing BUT interviews, starting with Midori. In part 1 of this exclusive interview in exotic Milwaukee, Midori describes her performance at the Japanese TOUBAKU Festival and discusses the philosophy of her Rope Dojo.

Graydancer kicks off the holiday season with a gasp, live from the . Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Madison S'GrUE Feel relieved that Graydancer's finally getting TRAINED in this Unconference stuff! Hear about the astonishing upcoming Rope Dojo with Midori! Catch Mollena on Polyweekly Get FREE rope from KinkyRopes.com! Check out the upcoming auction of a rare bondage magazine from 1972! Beware the dangers of untrained, unsupervised PUN PLAY And finally, get in the Holiday Spirit with a special Maui Kink recipe for a Hawaiian Holiday Gingerhead Lady! All this and more (plus the new intro and outro music from the Diablo Swing Orchestra!

A conversation with Delano from DelanoBound.com about how he first started modeling, his first suspension, the appeal of rope, how he realized he was a switch, how he first became involved with the Rope Dojo and so much more. Don’t […]

A quickie, but a goodie: Graydancer talks about some of the difficulties of trying to be an honest perv in a conservative media world, and the joys of seeing your work brought to life by others.Midori's Rope Dojo is spanning coast to coast!An entry from Eiskoenigen for the Twisted Monk Ropecast Giveaway: "choice selections from The Art of Rigging and The Elements and Practice of Rigging and Seamanship" (heh, I said "Seaman"...)4/20 approaches, and you might want to take note!Send your entries for Twisted Monk Ropecast Giveaway: $50 towards anything you want, announced at the Cleveland GRUE and right here on this podcast...but NOWHERE else!

Graydancer interviews Mistress Mayhem, photographer from Spankfestival, and talks about what goes into a good rope photo (aside from Sabrina Fox, that is). Then there's some updates on the upcoming GRUE in Toronto and Graydancer's new podiobook, Jujun. Then there's another great interview with Midori, who talks about her RopeDojo intensive coming up in Kansas City.