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#07 How Kink Saved a 30-Year Marriage: Karl’s Journey Into BDSM
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#07 How Kink Saved a 30-Year Marriage: Karl’s Journey Into BDSM

Can BDSM strengthen a long-term relationship?

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In this episode I chat with Karl, a submissive leaning switch and primal masochist whose exploration of kink saved his 30 year marriage.

While remaining sexually monogamous with his wife, he has embraced BDSM as a way to express his true self, deepen intimacy, and bring new energy into their relationship.

We discuss:

  • How kink transformed his marriage after 30 years.

  • The balance between sexual monogamy and an open kink dynamic.

  • The surprising parallels between martial arts and BDSM.

  • The primal side of his sexuality, from wolfpacks to submission.

  • The psychology of pain, submission, and personal transformation.

Research Paper: Relationship status rather than sociosexuality or sexual orientation predicts male sexual functioning.

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