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Part 1: Exploring Sexuality, Identity, and Liberation at the Fetish and Kink Summit
The Fetish and Kink Summit run by Seed Talks was a revolutionary day where sexuality, identity, and human complexity converged in a bold dialogue of empowerment and understanding. The Sassy Show sat down with leading advocates, therapists, and community organizers taking part in the summit to unpack the groundbreaking conversations that challenged conventional narratives about desire, power, and personal expression. Through intimate interviews, these visionary speakers shared their missions to shatter societal stigmas, celebrating the profound diversity of human sexuality and the transformative power of radical acceptance.
Watch the full series of interviews over on YouTube or read on below to learn more about three of the guest speakers individual mission and mindset.
Videos filmed by Angelina Cage Edited and presented by Bethany Burgoyne
Kinky Relationships: Etiquette and Empowerment with Munjeeta Sohal
Munjeeta Sohal, a psychosexual and relationship therapist, specializes in kinky, non-monogamous, and queer services. Their work challenges traditional therapeutic approaches by creating nuanced, empowering spaces for exploring sexuality and relationships.
At the Fetish and Kink Summit, they presented a groundbreaking approach to kinky relationships, emphasizing safety, consent, and personal growth. Their framework explores complex dynamics like boundary setting, risk management, and communication—moving beyond binary thinking to embrace the intricate nature of human connection. They highlighted consent as a dynamic, evolving practice, drawing inspiration from educators like Betty Martin and the Consent Academy.
Consent is so much more of like a feeling... especially with kink, we have to lean into those sensations.
Sohal's fundamental mission is transforming societal attitudes toward sexuality, particularly through comprehensive sex education. They advocate for pleasure-based, consent-focused educational models that reduce shame and provide nuanced understanding. By challenging simplistic narratives and encouraging self-exploration, they aim to create more inclusive, empathetic approaches to understanding human sexuality and relationships.
Identity and Intersectionality in Kink with Elle Adana
Elle Adana is a powerful intersectional community organizer, blending clinical psychology with kink expertise to amplify marginalized voices. As a femdom and kink specialist who identifies as gray-ace*, she curated a groundbreaking panel discussion at the Fetish and Kink Summit that centered lived experiences of disability within kink communities.
Her panel radically shifted conversations by bringing together individuals who navigate kink through disability, creating a platform for raw, personal narratives. The discussion explored how kink can be a transformative space of empowerment, challenging traditional narratives about disability, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. Participants delved into complex themes of vulnerability, safety, accessibility, and the psychological dimensions of reclaiming power through consensual power exchange.
We need to change the way we talk about sex publicly and educate people before they're out of school, so they can engage these things in a way that's safe and neutral.
Drawing from her background in clinical psychology and personal experience with autism, Adana emphasized that kink is fundamentally a cerebral experience—a nuanced interplay between intellectual understanding and embodied sensation. Her vision extends beyond the immediate scene, advocating for broader societal changes in sexual education, curiosity, and understanding, particularly for those who have been historically marginalized or silenced.
*Gray-ace (or gray-asexual) refers to individuals on the asexuality spectrum who experience sexual attraction rarely, in limited circumstances, or at low intensity
The psychology of power & pleasure with Katie Evans
Katie Evans, a GSRD* therapist, explores the intricate psychology of power dynamics through a lens of radical acceptance and human complexity. Her work delves into how individuals navigate power exchange as a form of personal exploration—examining motivations like authenticity, escapism, and the allure of the forbidden.
Power dynamics are literally everywhere. In kink, it's about consciously engaging with them and being really aware
Through her therapeutic approach, Evans challenges traditional narratives by viewing kink and power play as nuanced psychological landscapes where adults can safely investigate identity, desire, and relational dynamics. Her presentation at The Fetish and Kink Summit emphasized that engaging consciously with power structures isn't just about sexual expression, but a profound method of self-discovery and personal growth.
Key insights include understanding power dynamics as omnipresent social constructs and recognizing "play" as a critical psychological mechanism for adult emotional and relational development. The underlying philosophy? "In exploring the forbidden, we find freedom"—a powerful reframing of sexuality, consent, and personal agency.
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