Off the Cuffs: a kink and BDSM podcast

This week we sat down with sex and pleasure educator Luna Matatas! We discussed how to communicate kinky fantasies to your partner, how to find your erotic imagination, and what we all should have learned about anal play. We also talked about her brand, Peg the Patriarchy, and the consequences (or lack thereof) of stealing from small educators and creators.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed th...

This week Dick and Gwen sat down to dedicate an episode to their love of feet! We talked all about our interests and play with foot fetish, socks, nylons, shoes, and anything else we could fit under the foot play umbrella.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 066, 134, and 265. Dick's links Gwen's links Buy our porn on ManyVids Read our newest blog posts Che...

This week we sat down with switchy catgirl findom Kitty Katz! We discussed how her upbringing in the Pentacostal church birthed her interest in masochism, as well as her journey starting out as a sub, becoming a domme, and eventually settling on the switch role. Finally, we discussed some of the foot fetish and mommy domme play she gets up to.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd...

This week we sat down with Tess Devèze to talk about kink and cancer (as well as other disabilities). Tess is diagnosed with cancer themselves, as well as being an occupational therapist who works with others that are struggling with disability and sexuality. We also talked about how they've used kink to cope with trauma, as well as their love of bastinado play.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoy...

This week we sat down with returning guest Deer and Pony Show to talk all about being a furry! We got the low-down on what furries are, what goes down in the furry community, and why people are into it. We also talked about good and bad representations of furry in the media, as well as some of Deer's fursonas.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 185 (Deer's...

This week we sat down with HappyApple to talk about connections between play and kink. He is an expert on children's play who has noticed a lot of parallels between his studies and BDSM play, since playing with others as a child is how we first learn consent, trust, and communication. We discussed the importance of play in leading a healthy life and how this can be accomplished through kink & BDSM...

This week Dick and Gwen are finally back together in Michigan with an update episode for y'all! Dick talks about how they got back to Michigan, some updates with their back situation, and where they've been at mentally for the past six months. We also discuss some changes we're going to be making to the show and our Patreon page in the near future. Buy our porn on ManyVids Read our newest blog pos...

This week we sat down with Cecilia and Fischer to talk about all things chain bondage. We discussed doing chain and bondage in general safely, sizing and shopping for materials, and the differences between different types of chain/metal. We also talked about some of the differences between rope and chain bondage.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 037, 079...

This week we sat down with Carlton Perry, Executive Director of the Effing Foundation, a nonprofit organization aiming to reduce sexual shame and normalize conversations around human sexuality by fostering sex-positive art and education. They mainly do this by awarding grants for sex-positive (and kink-related) art projects and community service. We also discussed how we can create safer kink spac...

This week we sat down with returning guest Latex Bourne (first appearing on episode 304) to talk about how his latex fetish led him to hypnosis and dronification. We also discussed mindfucking, using audio/visual hypno files, "installing" drone-space into play partners, how his recent pet play workshop went, and more.  Latex Bourne's Links: ManyVids Fetlife Instagram Twitter   Buy our porn on Many...

This week we sat down with returning guest Mistress Darcy (first appearing on episode 248 ). We talked about their transition from online to in-person domination work, as well as pro-domming as an immunocompromised person during the pandemic. We also discussed how they approach needle topping in a decorative/ornate way. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 27...

This week we sat down with Roxy to talk about her journey as a dominant transgender woman and how she's gained confidence, power, and affirmation as a domme. We also discussed her wide variety of fetishes, such as pantyhose, body inflation, body modification, sounding, and in general, pushing the human body to its limits.  Roxy's links: Fetlife Instagram Hosiery Instagram account Twitter OnlyFans...

This week we sat down with AngelWings26 to talk about her DD/lg dynamic, stigmatization surrounding this kink, and how it relates to other kinks that are frequently misunderstood. We also discussed her interests in hunting/stalking kink, kidnapping, primal play, and the potential hotness of creepy perverts and power imbalances.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like ep...

This week we sat down with Jett Khat (she/they), a fellow Michigander, to talk about how kink became the roots of their community life. They got into kink through leatherworking, and since then have created a large online and in-person community called Arcadia Collective/The Arcade based in Detroit. We discussed the ups and downs of running a community space, leatherworking, and their experience o...

This week we sat down with Divina - Goddess of Secrets to discuss her journey from pastor's wife, to bisexual submissive, to now Findom Goddess, as well as how religion has affected her sexuality and kinks. We also talked about how nothing gets her hotter than secrets (hearing them, keeping them, etc.) and why this fetish feels so vulnerable for bottoms and submissives.  Thanks for listening! If y...

This week we sat down with Latex Bourne to talk about latex, pet play, and combining the two. We talk about his interest in hosting petting zoos for pet players, his latex and rubber fetishes, and his recent ventures into latex modeling. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 255, 241, and 284. Latex Bourne's Links: Upcoming petting zoo event for those in the B...

This week we sat down with our Dark Lord and Savior's daughter. That's right folks, Satan's Daughter was our guest this week! We discussed how joining her local munch group and entering the kink community helped her realize red flags in a partnership. We also covered how getting into topping since leaving that relationship has helped her grow, as well as her interest in electro play. Thanks for li...

This week we sat down with Monopoly to talk about how kink has changed the way they carry themselves. We talk about the ways in which they engage in polyamory, the importance of finding a kink community, and their work for Bloom Community: a sex-positive, kinky, and queer dating app. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 234, 214, and 189. Buy our porn on Many...

This week we sat down with Leigh Cowart, author of Hurts So Good: the Science and Culture Behind Pain on Purpose. Their book explores why people all over the world like to engage in pain on purpose, from ballerinas dancing on broken bones to people choking down spicy peppers until they cry. We discuss the difference between self-harm and masochism, how their traumatic experience as a ballet dancer...

This week Dick, max, Lexi, and Gwen sat down to record our 300th episode! To celebrate, Dick came up with OCP trivia questions for the rest of the crew to go head to head. Along with reminiscing on the past 6 years of the show, we respond to listener questions about advice we would give to our younger selves, what's at the top of our kinky bucket lists, and more. If you're able to help, you can fi...

This week we sat down with The Funny Dom to talk about the process of discovering his role as a daddy dom. We also discussed sharing education through kinky memes, where he gets his ideas for creating content, and the importance of combining kink with comedy. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 229, 074, and 297. The Funny Dom's Links: Instagram Patreon Buy...

This week we sat down with Achilles Heel Art, who has been creating m/m tickle fetish art for the past 15 years. We discussed the fetish itself, what people want to see in his tickling artwork, and the difference between having a subscription site in 2007 versus today.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 058, 045, and 271. Achilles' Links: OnlyFans Patreon...

This week we sat down with Anonubis to talk about all about interrogation play, such as how to set up a scene, scene ideas, tools and implements to use, and how to safely play into someone's fears. We also talked about how growing up with the internet has influenced their kink life, as well as their experience as a nonbinary, neurodivergent person in the kink scene.  Thanks for listening! If you e...

This week, Dick and Gwen sat down to answer questions from you all! We gave our two cents on balancing polyamory with kink dynamics, learning how to trust again after a breach in communication, what to do if you can't go to community events, and more.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like episodes 244, 259 , and 221.   Buy our porn on ManyVids Read our newest blog pos...

This week we welcomed back Susan Wright from the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF). We discussed and answered questions about the revised Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault and how it provides a legal framework for kink and BDSM.  Read more about the revised MPC NCSF's website Contact Susan at susan@ncsfreedom.org   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this one, you'd probably like epis...