Jan 17, 2023
Ever wondered what makes a person kinky? How we define it or
what does it mean you’re your partner is into kink and
perhaps you are not? Today’s guest is Dr Richard Sprott. received
his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from UC Berkeley in 1994. He
is currently directing research projects focused on identity
development and health/well-being in people who express alternative
sexualities and non-traditional relationships, with a special
emphasis on kink/BDSM sexuality, and polyamory or consensual
non-monogamy. He is the Past President of the Society for the
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (APA Division
44) for 2022-2023. He is also the co-author of Sexual Outsiders:
Understanding BDSM Sexualities and Communities with my former
erotic philosopher guest David Ortmann.
Along with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, also a guest from this season
episode one, he is co-editor of a new book series Diverse
Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships from Rowman & Littlefield (
incidently also the publishers of my book) . Richard currently
teaches courses in the Department of Human Development and Women's
Studies at California State University, East Bay and graduate level
courses at various universities in the Bay Area, including UC
Berkeley and Holy Names University. Enjoy this discussion with Dr
Richard Sprott.
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