August 27, 2025
When Kink Gets Complicated: Relationship Struggles No One Talks About
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Send us a text Kinky couples are some of the most communicative, consent-savvy lovers out there—but that doesn’t mean their relationships are drama-free. Sometimes the same power dynamics that light you up in the bedroom can throw things off outside of it. In this episode, I talk with Wendi L. Dumbroff, MA, LPC , a kink-affirming couples & sex therapist, about the struggles kinky couples don’t always see coming—like mismatched appetites, shame, or when D/s roles bleed into daily life. What you’ll hear: The biggest red flags of a kink-shaming therapist Why mismatched kinks hit harder than mismatched libidos How neglecting aftercare can quietly damage connection Simple ways to keep your play hot and your relationship healthy If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink your desires to keep the peace, this one’s your permission slip: protect your intimacy and find support that actually gets you. You can find my spicy site here. https://talksexwithannette.com/talk-sex-with-me/ My spicy OF handle is @talksexwithannette My free spicy handle is @annettetalkssex Subscribe to my e-newsletter: https://she-explores-life.ck.page/e9760c390c Ask a question, Leave a Comment: https://www.speakpipe.com/LockerRoomTalkPodcast My substack: https://talksexwithannette.substack.com/ Use code EXPLORES15 for 15% off all Womanizer Products at Womanizer.com . Experience the Pheromone Advantage at 15% off with my code LRT15 Use code LRT15 at Eyeoflove.com And you'll get 15% off pheromone powered perfumes, colognes, and more. Check out my Diaries on OF. Enjoy exclusive access to intimacy video how-tos, guided self-pleasure meditations, and more! https://talksexwithannette.com/talk-sex-with-me/ Get your intimacy questions answered, enjoy erotic audio readings and more. https://talksexwithannette.com/talk-sex-with-me/ Support the show Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annettebenedetti Connect with us We are on all the socials: TikTok: @ LockerRoomTalkPodcast LRT's Insta: @Lockerroomtalkandshots Annette's Insta: @BeingBenedetti SEL Inst: @SheExplores_Life LRT's FB: @LockerRoomTalkandShots SEL FB: @ SheExploresLife Annette's YouTube: Annette Benedetti Check Out More Sexy Content: She Explores Life Website: sheexploreslife.com Cheers!