043 Exploring Findom Kinks with Dr Kate Balestrieri

Welcome back to another episode of "Ask A Sex Therapist"! In today's episode, we have the incredible Dr. Kate joining us as our expert guest. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of kink, gender exploration, and financial domination. Dr. Kate delves into the importance of challenging traditional gender roles and scripts, celebrating those who engage in consensual kink, and exploring the power dynamics of financial domination. We'll learn about the complexities of findom, how to distinguish genuine fin doms from those who are not, and the potential impact on relationships and personal finances. Dr. Kate provides invaluable advice on setting boundaries, communication, and prioritizing personal financial responsibility. Get ready for a thought-provoking and enlightening discussion on kink, power, and the exploration of sexuality. So stay tuned, because you won't want to miss this episode of "Ask A Sex Therapist" with the amazing Dr. Kate!TIME STAMPS00:05:56 Financial domination is often debated as unethical, but as long as it is consensual and within agreed parameters, it is not. 00:07:49 Know your limits and discuss financial impact.00:12:51 Women engage in findom for money, power.00:15:23 Kink is diverse with blurred lines.00:19:51 Flipping gender scripts, subversive exploration in kink.00:22:13 Financial domination in relationships requires clear communication.00:26:28 Online relationships vary; depends on individual preferences.00:29:28 Mentorship important for safe financial domination.00:32:19 Vetting fandoms, seeking testimonials, ensuring safety.LET’S CONNECT! FIND HEATHER HERE ⤵️:Heather’s Website - https://HeatherShannon.co Heather’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/AskASexTherapist Heather’s YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more! - https://www.youtube.com/@AskASexCoach  RATE & REVIEW US!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. https://podfollow.com/AskASexTherapist This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp