"Understanding K-nk and BD-SM Slides and Resources" for Therapists and Helping Professionals

These are the slides from Lee Harrington's class for therapists and helping professionals, "Understanding K*nk and BD*SM: An Introduction to Creative S*xual Exploration and Play."

Course Description:

Some people like blindfolds and whipped cream. Others enjoy pushing the boundaries of what their body can take. Some people like it mild, and other folks like it wild, getting spicy and freaky in the bedroom and beyond. Whether a client enjoys intense sensations or more subtle flavors, everyone wins when they have support from providers as they explore and interrogate their tastes. There are so many diverse desires out there after all.

In this 4-hour exploration we will examine definitions and delight alike, looking into the array of interests our clients might have and how we can support them wherever they might be in their journey. These interests can include b*ndage, discipline, dominance, submission, s*dism, m*sochism, f*tishes, voyeurism... and so much more. We will look together at our own biases concerning these topics as well as be exposed to interests and desires your clients may bring up with you. In turn, we will break apart the differences between what a person might be into and what their actions currently are, both of which may or may not be what they are seeking your support on. 

These topics can elicit a sense of titillation, or of dread. In this humorous and accessible class about alternative and sometimes edgy sexual practices, we will be looking at what draws people to this wide array of k*nk interests as well. Bring your sense of humor, your curiosity, and your questions as you learn about the wide variety of s*xual expression found in BDS*M and k*nky er*ticism, passions, and desires.