{"podcast":{"title":"Sexology","slug":"sexology-452357","podcast_index_feed_id":452357,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/6427fce6-3083-4af6-992b-125c03769816","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/sexology","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2022/12/12/17/0817329f-97bd-4c61-9d0c-18935f90175e_37e0650b491_requested_logo_-_1400_x_1400_-_jpg.jpg","author":"Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education","episode_count":501,"summary":"Each week, Dr. Nazanin Moali interviews experts, psychologists, mental health practitioners and researchers to explore the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy. Sexology podcast will give you insight into all that you have ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join us in this weekly journey to examine sexuality and pleasure from a scientific perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:18:09.073802+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sexology-452357"},"episode":{"title":"EP481 - Kink Curious: Play Without Shame","slug":"ep481-kink-curious-play-without-shame","published_at":"2026-03-10T07:00:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sexology-452357/ep481-kink-curious-play-without-shame","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sexology-452357","url":"http://sexologypodcast.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/6a5cfdee-876b-4985-8396-38906b30b93b/stream.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Episode 481 of the Sexology Podcast! I'm thrilled to have Gigi Engle join me today as she talks about kink, how it's frequently misinterpreted, and how people can explore their desires with open communication, curiosity, and safety. Gigi and I discuss what kink actually entails and why it is much more expansive than the preconceived notions that many people have about it. She describes how the term \"kink\" serves as a catch-all for a variety of relational and sensory experiences, ranging from more symbolic forms of erotic expression to power dynamics and sensation play. Gigi Engle is a COSRT-registered, MNCIP, ACS, CSE, CSC, GSRD-accredited, award-winning author, certified sex & relationships psychotherapist, and sex educator. She works clinically as an associate clinician at The Therapy Yard, where she specializes in supporting GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse) clients, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky folx, and people in polyamorous and open relationships. Gigi is the author of two books: Kink Curious and All The F*cking Mistakes. Kink Curious is available for pre-order and comes out January 21st. In this episode, you will hear: · The True Meaning of Kink · Distinctions Between Fetish and Kink · Reasons Behind Many People's Unrealized Kinkiness · The Evolution of Kinks · Psychology of Symbolic and Sensory Play · Kink Exploration's Emotional Safety · The Significance of Safe Words and Consent · Comprehending the Concept of an Enthusiastic Maybe · Managing Shame Regarding Sexual Desires · How Couples Can Respectfully Discuss Kinks Thank you to our sponsor! ​Steady Freddy​ is here to bring men's sexual health out of the shadows and into everyday conversation. Their ​Delay Spray​ created for men who experience premature ej…","meta_description":"Welcome to Episode 481 of the Sexology Podcast! I'm thrilled to have Gigi Engle join me today as she talks about kink, how it's frequently misinterpreted,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1704,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sexology-452357/episodes/ep481-kink-curious-play-without-shame/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sexology-452357/ep481-kink-curious-play-without-shame.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}