Becoming kink-aware – a necessity for sexuality professionals

Bondage and discipline (B/D), dominance and submission (D/s), and sadism and masochism (S/M), also known as BDSM/kink, is becoming an increasingly popular topic in both mainstream media and people's sexual lives. As such, it is vital for sexuality professionals to have an understanding of BDSM and training in working with clients, over and above the current requirements. We present a three part training program which utilizes Sexual Attitude Reassessments (SARS), independent reading, and skills development through supervision, which will ensure that sexuality professionals are more than simply “kink-friendly” but are highly trained and able to help clients navigate concerns with kink and BDSM relationships.