Episode 12: Healing from Sexual Trauma Through “Kink”

“Whatever gets you off, is really OK. As long as it’s not harming you or another person.” - Brynne Dearie

Healing from sexual trauma is a topic that needs many different realms of exploration. People’s sexual life is just as diverse as the trauma they experience. And healing from those experiences is going to look, feel, and be sensed differently by everyone. “Kink” or fetish forms of sexual exploration are a healthy way for people to explore aspects of healing that may be unreachable through traditional forms of trauma work. In this podcast, we speak with Brynn Dearie to have an open conversation about what kink is, what it’s not, and how it can be a tool for healing and trauma work.

Brynn Dearie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Autism Specialist, 200hr Yoga Teacher and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor.

Emai1: brynnedearie@gmail.com

The Trauma Perspective is a discussion with Dr. Tasha Browning, a licensed mental health counselor, about trauma, mental health, and healing. These talks are about complicated experiences, complex topics, and resources to promote personal healing in your trauma work. 

Resources for Further Investigation: 

Nicole M. Fava & J. Dennis Fortenberry (2021): Trauma-Informed Sex Positive Appraches to Sexual Pleasure, International Journal of Sexual Health

PUSSYPEDIA

https://www.pussypedia.net

BSDM Can Provide Profound Healing Experiences

https://www.vice.com/en/article/nee9yg/bsdm-can-provide-profound-healing-experiences

Healing Through BDSM

https://prostasia.org/blog/bdsm-can-help-heal-from-trauma/

Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships

Stella Harris