What does it mean to be fully seen in your desires?

In this episode, Serena dives deep into the nuanced world of kinks, fetishes, and erotic identity. She answers listener questions and unpacks what happens when your desires go unmet in a relationship.

You’ll walk away with clarity, practical tools and an emotional invitation to stay true to your erotic self.

PLUS, listen to the end. Serena shares her own powerful and very personal story of erotic grief, and what it means to feel seen in your full sexual self.

Remember: that you are not too much. You are just awake.

Topics covered:

•The difference between kinks and fetishes (and common misconceptions)

•How to know if a desire is part of your identity vs. a playful novelty

•When and how to talk to your partner about your kinks or fetishes

•Navigating mismatched erotic desires in long-term relationships

•How to ease a reserved partner into kink safely and supportively

•A beginner-friendly breakdown of BDSM: Bondage, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism

•Safer practices for erotic choking and communication around it

•Consensual Non-Consent (CNC): definitions, ethics, and entry points

•Aftercare: what it is and why it matters (for everyone)

•Personal reflections on erotic grief and unmet sexual desires

•Hormonal responses after sex and how they shape attachment and emotion

•The power of staying “big” in your desire, even when it feels hard

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Serena Haines is an intimacy & relationship expert and certified sexologist, helping individuals and couples learn, connect, and nurture their sexuality.

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