Kinks & Connection

Kinks & Connection

🍹 Featured Cocktail: Sparkling Tequila Sunrise

A bright twist on a classic — bold, effervescent, and a little flirtatious.

Recipe: 2 oz tequila, 3 oz orange juice, Splash of grenadine

Top with prosecco or sparkling water, Garnish with an orange slice and cherry


In this episode of Sippin On Love, we uncork the truth about kinks, BDSM, and the art of communication in relationships. 🍸 From the emotional power of vulnerability to the freedom of consent, we explore how exploring your desires can open new doors to intimacy, connection, and self-understanding.


Together, we tackle the shame and stigma often tied to kink culture, break down generational gaps in talking about sex, and ask what it really means to build trust and honesty in love—whether you’re kinky, curious, or vanilla.


💬 Topics we sip on:

Communication and consent as foundations for intimacy

The mental health benefits of exploring kinks

Setting and respecting boundaries in relationships

How social norms shape shame around sexuality

Navigating online dating and intentional love in LGBTQ+ spaces.

This week, we’re stirring up an honest conversation about kinks, BDSM, and the healing potential of open communication. From exploring boundaries and preferences to challenging shame and stigma, this episode invites you to see intimacy as a journey of curiosity and consent.


We dive into how kink can actually strengthen mental health, deepen trust, and improve relationship dynamics—inside and outside the bedroom. Along the way, we unpack how online dating, generational views, and social norms shape how we talk about (and experience) desire, especially within LGBTQ+ relationships.


💡 Referenced Articles:

Kink and Mental Health – The Body

Applying Kink Principles to Our Vanilla Relationships – Happiful


✨ Key Takeaways:

Communication is the heartbeat of every relationship.

Consent is care. Boundaries are beautiful.

Kink can be a practice of healing and empowerment.

Shame fades when honesty takes the mic.

Knowing your needs leads to authentic connection.


#SippinOnLove #KinkEducation #BDSM #Relationships #ConsentCulture #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Communication

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COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION

In this episode we have the conversation about why communication is important in a relationship, our experiences in our relationship and how you can improve.  Article: https://www.verywellmind.com/communication-in-relationships-why-it-matters-and-how-to-improve-5218269 Relationship Conflict Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fiUnJFFKD1nmkEOUKTp2b10Ulz-ZIvY1/view?usp=sharing Soft Start Ups: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JrhINFsIs5aB1i_wV-FI2s6vxs6wAfuc/view?usp=sharing Featured Cocktail: French Connection Ingredients: 1 1/6 oz (1 part) Cognac, 1 1/6 oz (1 part) Disaronno liqueur Preparation: Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

17 Elo 20231h 34min

Sex (Let's Talk About It)

Sex (Let's Talk About It)

In this episode your faves talk about SEX! The good, the bad, and the questionable! From sharing our first time experiences to some of our own kinks and fantasies! Just like the convo, the drinks are flowing, so grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy! Intimacy Games: https://intimacy.games/collections/collection Articles: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-talk-about-sex-with-your-partner#new-relationships Cocktail: Ingredients Ice 1 1/2 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. peach schnapps 2 oz. orange juice 2 oz. cranberry juice Orange wedge and maraschino cherries, for serving Directions  Step 1 Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, peach schnapps, and orange juice and gently stir to combine. Pour cranberry juice over.  Step 2 Garnish with an orange wedge and cherries

3 Elo 202347min

Boundaries

Boundaries

On this episode your faves dive into a discussion about Boundaries: What are they? Why they matter? How to keep them? Just like the convo the drinks are flowing, so grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy! Articles: https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/how-life-treeting-you-importance-of-boundaries#:~:text=Boundaries%20help%20determine%20what%20is,%2C%20bosses%2C%20or%20family%20members. https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/07/how-to-deal-with-people-who-repeatedly-violate-your-boundaries#First,-lets-consider-a-few-of-the-variables: Featured Cocktail: Whiskey Sour 2 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup Orange half wheel, brandied cherry 1. Chill rocks glass 2. Prep orange half-wheel + cherry 3. Measure and pour rye, lemon juice, and syrup into shaker 4. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into rocks glass. Add fresh ice to cocktail 5. Garnish with orange half-wheel and cherry and serve.

27 Heinä 20231h

Love Languages

Love Languages

On this episode we explore love languages and their importance in relationships. As we identify our love languages, we discuss how understanding these help to develop a deeper love and connection with one another. Grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy! Love Languages Quiz: ⁠https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language⁠ Article: ⁠https://www.bayviewtherapy.com/amp/why-it-s-important-to-know-your-partner-s-love-language⁠ Featured Cocktail: Honey Suckle 2 oz of White Rum 3/4 oz of Honey Simple Syrup 3/4 oz of Fresh Lime Juice 1 Lemon Twist Chill the coupe glass(es) Prep Lemon Twist Measure all ingredients into shaker Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe glass. Express twist over cocktail and serve.

20 Heinä 20231h 4min

Core Values

Core Values

This episode shares how we have identified our individual and couple core values. We also share how these core values have aided our development through even some of the challenging times. As promised here is the featured Article and activity: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/06/10/successful-couples-share-these-3-values-says-match-dating-expert.html Activity: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/inclusive-teaching/wp-content/uploads/sites/853/2021/12/Core-Values.pdf

13 Heinä 202349min

Getting to Know Us

Getting to Know Us

This episode was about getting to know your hosts and how our future shows will flow. Fill your glass, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Featured Cocktail: Pineapple Hennessy Lemonade Ingredients - Yields 1 pitcher Country Time Lemonade Hennessy (375 ml bottle) Pineapple Juice Water Sugar 7UP (20 oz) Make lemonade to your liking, add 1 cup of pineapple juice to your lemonade mix. Stir in at least 1/2 a bottle of Hennessy. Top with 1 bottle of 7UP. CHEERS!

6 Heinä 202352min

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