Today on the show, I am answering your questions about opening up relationships and BDSM. But I’m not answering them alone. I am honoured to share my interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Sarah Watson, who helps me navigate your questions surrounding trauma and sexuality.

References from the Show!

Sarah Watson: https://sarahwatsontherapy.com/

Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9547888-attached

Polysecure by Jessica Fern: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52569124-polysecure

Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Come-as-You-Are/Emily-Nagoski/9781476762111

Allura Website $50 webinars: Sex and Trauma : https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b162a5675f9ee6cc62c56b5/t/61a68fc8cdbab21c1afb1d71/1638305736878/Sex+%2B+Trauma+Flyer.pdf

Self Harm Resources: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm

Sexual Configurations Theory: https://www.academia.edu/37691857/_SCT_Zine_Mapping_Your_Sexuality_From_Sexual_Orientation_to_Sexual_Configurations_Theory

Sue Johnson: A(ccessible)R(esponsive)E(ngaged) you there for me?

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Kink: https://www.slice.ca/sex-sessions-art-debunking-common-myths-about-kink/

5 Things Science Has Taught Us About BDSM: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/8/16/5-things-science-has-taught-us-about-bdsm/

B.C.’s Capital City Leads the Country in Trans and Non-binary Representation:

https://www.coastmountainnews.com/news/b-c-s-capital-city-leads-the-country-in-trans-and-non-binary-representation/