Description
Everyone has something to say about pregnancy, even if they’ve never been pregnant! And BDSM and kink safety during pregnancy?! Now, everyone’s got a few words to say. Yet, BDSM and kink safety during pregnancy is often overlooked in health care settings and in sexual health education spaces because of lack of education, discomfort, cultural nuances, and more. In this presentation, I will go over BDSM and kink myths, pregnancy facts, and tips for ensuring that people can have safe fun during their pregnancy and postpartum.
Objectives:
1. Describe 2 approaches that promote effective interdisciplinary prenatal BDSM and kink awareness and inclusive care
2. Discuss psychosexual concerns that may necessitate an interdisciplinary approach, including consultations, collaboration, and referrals when working with pregnant individuals
3. Discuss safety approaches for discussing BDSM and kink with patients
4. Explain inclusion-focused language for working with people who explore BDSM and kink
5. Discuss the concept of the pregnancy and its impact on arousal, behavior, and feelings
6. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of pregnancy and its impact on kink and BDSM exploration