Content Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of disability, medical trauma, mental health, spirituality, race, and queer identity that may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. The conversation also covers topics related to BDSM, kink practices, consent, and aftercare. If you are not in a place to handle this kind of content right now, please prioritize your well-being and feel free to join us for a future episode. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate help. For support, resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 and https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ are available to provide free, confidential support. Remember to take care of yourself, and thank you for listening. Episode Summary: This week, Mx Jade, a kink educator, trauma survivor, and community advocate, opens up to Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr about their journey in BDSM as a Black, queer, disabled, , polyamorous, gender-bending Primal GoddeXXX and vivacious middle. She emphasizes the importance of visibility, accessible education, and intentionally creating safer, affirming spaces for touch and connection. Mx Jade discusses how spirituality intersects with their kink practices, highlighting the divine energy that transcends gender and the importance of ancestral power. They also talk about their experience with disability, how it has influenced their approach to kink, and the need for accessible spaces that honor diverse bodies and needs. Throughout, she stresses the value of community, representation, and honest communication, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in fostering meaningful, healing experiences. In addition, Mx Jade offers practical insights into their work as an aftercare surrogate, emphasizing the significance of consent, tailored aftercare, and the importance of being creative with tools and accommodations to support others. She advocates for community resources, accessibility, and the sharing of knowledge to build a stronger, more inclusive community. They encourage listeners to show up authentically, support each other, and recognize that everyone’s experience is unique. Join us to hear Mx Jade’s stories in this episode, which are filled with hope, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating spaces where all identities and needs are respected and celebrated. Guest Links and Episode Resources (not an endorsement or review): Mx Jade’s Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/mxjade_kitsune?utm_source=linktree_admin_share Mx Jade’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mx_jadedark_astralgoddexx/ Go Fund Me for Mx Jade - https://gofund.me/c9941c21 venmo: @MxJade_D4U Cashapp available via DM The Jade Den - https://www.the-jade-den.com/ BLIC - Black Leather in Color - https://blackleatherincolor.aflip.in/9b8192bce2.html BFD Symposium - https://linktr.ee/bfdatlanta Devyn Stone - devynstone.com Pragmatically Kinking - https://fetlife.com/PragmaticKink Ms D Dom - https://fetlife.com/MsDDom Check out The Kinky Tavern’s socials and more! If you have questions about kink, BDSM, or the Leather community, send them to us on any platform. If your question is featured in an episode, you’ll get a shout-out (unless you prefer to stay anonymous). LinkTree Discord Server Fetlife Instagram Facebook Bluesky Threads Mx Dizzy’s Socials Amazon Wishlist Fetlife Facebook TikTok Marquis Pup Rekkr’s Socials Amazon Wishlist Fetlife Facebook Instagram Support our efforts in raising awareness, encouraging discussion, and providing education in the kink, BDSM, and Leather communities: Amazon Wishlist Amazon Wishlist - Library version Patreon Cashapp: $EmmDizzy PayPal: @MagickalEm Venmo: @thekinkytavern
