Rough Sex
Can rough sex be a path to healing?
4.7 (34)
49 mins
Explore rough sex, where individuals discover new dimensions of pleasure and intimacy. Delve into the intricacies of power dynamics, boundaries, and desires, and uncover the transformative potential of consensual rough sex, in this skoob.
Ep 1:
Naming the Unnamed Desire
Host Zara Black opens The Kinky List by tracing sadism's surprising history and unpacking what dominance really means—setting the stage for an honest look at rough sex and BDSM.
Ep 2:
The Art of Rough and Real
From biting to gripping to safewords, this episode dives into hands-on techniques for rough intimacy while insisting that communication—not intensity—is what keeps play safe and trusting.
Ep 3:
Sensation, Fantasy, and the Rules of Play
Explore sensation play, fantasy role-play, and the core tenets of BDSM dynamics, including how safewords and consent protect against the darker risks hidden within power exchange.
Ep 4:
Words That Wound and Woo
Dirty talk is more than profanity—discover how dominants and submissives use desire, description, and command to deepen arousal, connection, and vulnerability in the bedroom.
Ep 5:
Beyond the Whip: Kink's Wide World
Kink isn't just leather and whips—this episode reveals how everyday intimacy hides kink, explores riskier practices like sounding, and shows how asexual folks find fulfillment in BDSM too.
Ep 6:
Healing Through the Scene
A raw look at how rape play and trauma-informed BDSM can offer survivors agency and healing, followed by a heartfelt recap of consent, communication, and care.
Discussions (14)
Zebulon
Level 7 · 9 mo agoI drain cysts for a living but that sounding bit made me cross my legs. Leave the steel in the OR.
Trenton
Level 4 · 8 mo agoYou're describing leadership, not dominance in a kink context. A Dom serves the sub but a manager just serves the company. Equating them makes it seem like you don't really get the headspace involved.
Kevin
Level 8 · 9 mo agoWe do not let flat earthers design maps so why let vanilla folks define sadism. It is literally just consent and physics. If you are scared of a paddle then stay out of the dungeon
