Exploring Kink, Shibari, and Enthusiastic Consent | Kink Education

In this revealing episode of the Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Julieta Chiara, a submissive and Shibari practitioner who has trained with experts in Japan, to explore the intersection of kink, consent, and conscious intimacy. Julieta shares her personal journey into BDSM and Shibari, offering insight into how these practices require deep trust, presence, and ongoing communication. She emphasizes that consent is not a one-time agreement, but a continuous, evolving dialogue that forms the foundation of safe and ethical kink experiences. The conversation explores how negotiation, boundaries, and emotional awareness create a framework where exploration can happen safely and intentionally. Julieta also reflects on what the broader “vanilla” world can learn from kink culture—particularly the value of openly discussing desires, limits, and the freedom to stop or adjust at any time without shame or pressure. Eve and Julieta highlight how these principles can strengthen not only erotic experiences but also emotional intimacy and communication in all types of relationships. This episode reframes kink not as something separate from everyday intimacy, but as a space that models radical consent, clarity, and respect. This is an educational and empowering conversation for anyone curious about BDSM, Shibari, or how consent-centered practices can enhance connection, safety, and pleasure. What You’ll Learn • What Shibari is and its role in kink and connection • Why consent in BDSM is continuous, not one-time • How communication and negotiation create safe erotic experiences • The importance of boundaries and emotional awareness in kink • What mainstream relationships can learn from kink culture • How consent-centered practices enhance intimacy and trust Connect With the Guest Julieta Chiara Website: https://www.julietachiara.com Resources from Eve The Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/ Connect With Eve Website: https://pleaseme.online Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices