The dominatrix has become a common pop cultural trope and fashion theme, but mainstream depictions are often misleading. Cristen and Caroline discuss the cultural history of the dominatrix and what a professional dominatrix's job description entails.
Oct 2023
Confessions of a Professional Dominatrix
A dominatrix, often referred to as a "domme," is a professional practitioner of BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism) activities. This unique profession involves guiding clients through consensual power exchange scenarios, where they assume the ... Show More
1h 41m
May 2024
BDSM, kink, Femdom and pop culture with Edge Play author and journalist Jane Boon
The conversation starts out with the enduring fascination with “bad girls” - the women who are non-traditional, often sex workers or women that claim their social and/or sexual autonomy.
Jane talks about the role of sex and sex workers in shaping the culture … especially in term ... Show More
24m 49s
Mar 2021
Professional Royal Mistresses
Professional Royal Mistress? Professional? Yup. Eleanor Herman, author of Sex With Kings, 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge, joins the show to help Matt and Helen shed a little light on this often overlooked and misunderstood profession. Learn more about your ad- ... Show More
26m 36s
Jan 2015
The Glamorous Strongwoman
<p>From an early age, Katie Sandwina wowed crowds, first as a wrestling act and then exclusively as professional strongwoman. During a time when women's suffrage was a hot button issue, she cultivated an image of a perfectly feminine powerhouse.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ... Show More
28m 52s
Feb 2022
Episode 72 – Kink On The Brain: The Truth About BDSM
<p>At one time or another, almost everyone has had a BDSM fantasy of some type. Despite its widespread popularity, however, BDSM is a subject that remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized. It’s a taboo topic in broader society that people are often reluctant to discuss ... Show More
56m 2s