CW: transphobia, homophobia, living in the world as someone in the LGBTQPIA2S+ community  Today’s episode, by the nature of its topic, will be covering some more triggering content. If you are not in a place to handle this kind of discussion right now, please take care of yourself and join us for our next episode! If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911. If you need help or assistance with your struggles in trauma or mental health, please don’t hesitate to reach out to The Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 or visit https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ for access to more free, confidential mental health hotlines and chats.  Episode Summary: This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr sit down with Van (they/elle), the founder and organizer of the Do Something: Identity(ies) aka DSI conference, an international virtual conference which “centers and celebrates the most erased realities in the LGBTQPIA2S+ community.” The 2nd DSI conference will take place May 31st, 2024. On top of this conference, Van has also facilitated both an interactive book and a documentary on the same areas of focus! Join us to learn about Van and the DSI conference, the “Exploring my Identity(ies)” interactive book, the Do Something documentary, and more! Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): Van’s website - https://vanethanlevy.com  Do Something: Identity(ies) Conference 2024 - https://vanethanlevy.com/dsi2024/  Exploring My Identity(ies) book by Mx. Van Ethan Levy (they/elle) - https://vanethanlevy.com/book/ Do Something documentary - https://vanethanlevy.com/documentary/  Resource page on Van’s website - https://vanethanlevy.com/resources/  List of providers willing to provide letters for gender affirming care after one session - https://vanethanlevy.com/providers/  A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: In the realms of kink and BDSM, we talk about Power Exchange a lot, but what does that actually mean? Does it realistically cover the transaction happening within your dynamic? This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr are sitting down with our good friend, Master Devyn Stone to talk about their ideas on Power Exchange and how the term Authority Transfer fits their desires and dynamic so much better. What’s the difference? What does Power Exchange mean? What about Authority Transfer? We discuss that and so much more in this exciting episode with Master Devyn Stone.  Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): Devyn’s Website - https://www.devynstone.com/  Devyn’s Links - https://poplme.co/DDyTBlSt  Devyn’s Fetlife - https://fetlife.com/users/1571357?sp=1 Devyn’s Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DevynStone/membership Pragmatically Kinking Fetlife Profile - https://fetlife.com/users/2254094  Pragmatically Kinking Fetlife Group - https://fetlife.com/groups/72062  Pragmatically Kinking Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Pragmatickink  Pragmatically Kinking Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/DevynStone/shop?asc=u  THRIVE Website - http://thrivevirtualcon.com/ THRIVE Fetlife Group - https://fetlife.com/groups/72062  THRIVE Fetlife Event - https://fetlife.com/events/1383329 THRIVE Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ThriveVirtualCon THRIVE Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/654195256694738 A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

CW: marijuana and it’s use within kink and sex Today’s episode, by the nature of its topic, will be covering some more triggering content. If you are not in a place to handle this kind of discussion right now, please take care of yourself and join us for our next episode! If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911. If you need help or assistance with your struggles in trauma or mental health, please don’t hesitate to reach out to The Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 or visit https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ for access to more free, confidential mental health hotlines and chats.  Episode Summary: This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr discuss the intersection of Cannabis and kink. Diving into it’s relationship with consent, the ways in which it can affect the user, and ways that it is commonly used within kink and sex. Find out why high sex is so good, how to approach consent when cannabis is involved, and how to make it sexy!  Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605027/  https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkgndn/sex-and-weed-study  House of Kush: https://fetlife.com/users/12722719?sp=2  A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr discuss the idea and practice of Training in the kink and BDSM world.  We delve deeper into the complexities of power dynamics, consent negotiations, and skill development within kink and BDSM. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner seeking new insights or a curious enthusiast eager to expand your understanding, join us as we navigate the intricate realms of training in kink and BDSM. Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): Since I used mostly notes from previous classes and my own knowledge and experience, I’ll add a few links for educational books and organizations in place of resources used Devyn has several books that relate to BDSM dynamics and training including several in The "Quick Reference" Rainbow! and“Why I Don't Own Them... Yet…” - https://www.devynstone.com/books/ Pragmatically Kinking Fetlife Profile - https://fetlife.com/users/2254094 THRIVE Website - http://thrivevirtualcon.com/ House Exeter offers free BDSM and kink-related education - https://fetlife.com/users/14836668  HannahTheScribe is a presenter who I have learned a lot from specifically in the realm of the practical organization in BDSM dynamics - https://fetlife.com/users/7113554 Asian & Pasifika Representation in Leather (APRiL) hosts educational opportunities, while as an organization focusing on the representation of AANHPI kinksters - https://fetlife.com/users/15887884  A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: This week, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr are sitting down with our good friend, Master Devyn Stone to talk about the exciting educational opportunities coming up! Devyn is the founder of Pragmatically Kinking, an organization which offers virtual classes, panels, and presentations up to 6 times every month covering topics about kink, BDSM, Leather, the psychology thereof and dynamic within, and more. Pragmatically Kinking (PK) also hosts a yearly virtual convention, THRIVE, which thus far has been possible to host at no cost to attendees beyond tips and donations they’d like to bestow upon presenters they especially connect with or appreciate. Join us this week to find out about PK, THRIVE, and more of Master Devyn Stone’s educational opportunities! Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): Devyn’s Website - https://www.devynstone.com/  Devyn’s Links - https://poplme.co/DDyTBlSt  Devyn’s Fetlife - https://fetlife.com/users/1571357?sp=1 Devyn’s Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DevynStone/membership Pragmatically Kinking Fetlife Profile - https://fetlife.com/users/2254094  Pragmatically Kinking Fetlife Group - https://fetlife.com/groups/72062  Pragmatically Kinking Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Pragmatickink  Pragmatically Kinking Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/DevynStone/shop?asc=u  THRIVE Website - http://thrivevirtualcon.com/ THRIVE Fetlife Group - https://fetlife.com/groups/72062  THRIVE Fetlife Event - https://fetlife.com/events/1383329 THRIVE Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ThriveVirtualCon THRIVE Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/654195256694738 Why I Don’t Own Them… Yet… The Intensive! March 30-31 - https://fetlife.com/events/1403880  A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: This week, we’re talking about Messy Play! Sploshing, WAM, Wet and Messy; whatever you call it, getting down and dirty as a kink ccan be lots of fun! Join us this week as Mx. Dizzy and Pup Marquis Rekkr talk about messy play! What is it? How does it show up in the world? Why are people interested in it? How can one participate? What kinds of substances can be used? This episode answers those questions and more! Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): https://www.insidehook.com/internet/gross-viral-food-hacks-rick-lax-facebook-sploshing-fetish https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10483768/viral-gross-food-videos-countertops-rick-lax https://www.mic.com/life/what-is-sploshing-the-food-fetish-thats-taking-over-tiktok-84391136 https://mashable.com/article/food-tiktok-fetish-content A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: Get ready, because this week's episode is something we enjoyed doing last time and got good feedback on The Kinky Tavern Podcast: Reddit reactions! Join us on the Reddit Rainbow as Mx. Dizzy and Pup Marquis Rekkr react to stories from subreddits such as r/AITAH, r/sextips, r/bdsm, and r/NSFW_Switch_Community. We’ll read the post and give our perspectives, ideas, and advice based on our experience and knowledge.  Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMAdvice/s/kkrhYV3oay  https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMAdvice/s/F5bA1CJkT6 https://www.reddit.com/r/sexeducation/s/NrwvunvSBn https://www.reddit.com/r/sextips/s/vr9bIzTZGh https://www.reddit.com/r/GayBDSMCommunity/s/6MPwItFc3F  https://www.reddit.com/r/realsexadvice/s/YIyq02LmwH https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMcommunity/s/wAPvEyvs0F https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMcommunity/s/H0ffkDRyGT A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: Get ready, because this week's episode is something we enjoyed doing last time and got good feedback on The Kinky Tavern Podcast: Reddit reactions! Join us on the Reddit Rainbow as Mx. Dizzy and Pup Marquis Rekkr react to stories from subreddits such as r/AITAH, r/sextips, r/bdsm, and r/NSFW_Switch_Community. We’ll read the post and give our perspectives, ideas, and advice based on our experience and knowledge.  Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): https://www.reddit.com/r/polyamory/comments/1b9rowt/update_advice_for_married_couple_dating_the_same/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/cgl/comments/1b9kbpr/what_do_you_do_when_your_daddys_style_and_your/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMAdvice/comments/1ba2zgp/addicting_elements/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMAdvice/comments/1b9xtsp/how_do_you_encourage_doms_to_be_more_vocal_during/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/sex/comments/1b9toap/does_my_mom_deserve_to_know_about_my_sex_life/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMcommunity/comments/1ba9n55/how_to_protect_bed_from_getting_wet_during_things/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/sex/comments/1ba3mqp/what_are_the_safest_places_to_have_sex_in_public/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/1b9zy71/22f_25m_i_refused_to_have_sex_and_boyfriend/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/BDSMAdvice/comments/1ba5lt2/how_to_turn_someone_away_politely_when_vetting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button  A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

Episode Summary: Today’s episode is full of Switchy Shenanigans as the two switchy hosts, Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr sit down with switchy friend Neko (they/them), and their chaotic and understanding partner, Silence (he/him). With the mission of giving a bit of a deeper perspective on switches, we gathered in this quasi-panel to discuss daily life, emotions, communication, and so much more in the life of a switch (well in our switchy lives, anyway.) Tune in and you can even hear a real-life switch fight!  Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): Neko’s Fetlife: -MonsterBait- Silence’s Fetlife: __Silence RitualsKS Fetlife THRIVE: The FREE virtual conference focused on mental health in for BDSM/Kink and Leather folx A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message

CW: highly gendered language and ideology, conservative politics and the harm it does, racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia Today’s episode, by the nature of its topic, will be covering some more triggering content. If you are not in a place to handle this kind of discussion right now, please take care of yourself and join us for our next episode! If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911. If you need help or assistance with your struggles in trauma or mental health, please don’t hesitate to reach out to The Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 or visit https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ for access to more free, confidential mental health hotlines and chats.  Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself wondering about Tradwives? Ever fantasized about it?  This episode delves into the harmful ideologies associated with the traditional wives (tradwives) movement. It explores how adherence to traditional gender roles can lead to alt-right ideologies, perpetuating white supremacy and harmful gender norms. Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr highlight the harm caused to participants, such as discouraging education and independence, as well as dangerous connections to extremist beliefs. They also offer suggestions for exploring traditional values in a safer way, outside of harmful ideologies. Ultimately, they urge individuals to critically evaluate their beliefs and be mindful of the potential harm from strict adherence to traditional gender roles. Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within): https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/27/tradwives-new-trend-submissive-women-dark-heart-history#:~:text=So%20a%20%E2%80%9Ctradwife%E2%80%9D%20is%20a,traditional%20was%20also%20so%20modern%3F https://katiecouric.com/entertainment/what-is-a-tradwife/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20tradwife%3F,prowess%20in%20the%20domestic%20arts.%E2%80%9D https://politicalresearch.org/2021/07/29/why-are-gen-z-girls-attracted-tradwife-lifestyle https://www.them.us/story/gen-z-study-traditional-gender-norms-outdated https://impakter.com/from-incels-to-tradwives-understanding-the-spectrum-of-gender-and-online-extremism/ https://www.salon.com/2019/07/14/alt-right-handmaidens-and-the-white-baby-challenge/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/05/great-replacement-theory-alt-right-killers-el-paso https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/05/great-replacement-theory-alt-right-killers-el-paso https://theprint.in/pageturner/excerpt/undercover-women-social-media-extremists-want-traditional-roles-return/384588/ A Big Thank You to our Patrons: Moon_goddess Sir Quill Lady Katerina Dopetastic Q Chris_Canned_Bread Join our ⁠Discord⁠ server! Includes discussion, input for episodes, and education opportunities! It’s a great place to chat about sex, kink, bdsm, or whatever! You can ask questions, find out what the next episodes will be about, suggest topics, and just chat with us! ⁠Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more!⁠ If you have any questions about the kink, BDSM, or Leather public, please send them to us on whatever platform you have access to. If you ask a question and it is featured in an episode, you will get a shout-out for that account unless you request to be anonymous. Support the podcast and our efforts to bring education, discussion, and awareness to the kink, BDSM, and Leather public! ⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekinkytavern/message