E70:The Sexy Side of Healing: Virgin Island's Somatica Method Explained

Behind the Paddle · 2025-06-30

In this provocative episode of Behindthepaddle podcast we explore kink, shame, and embodied consent, I sit down with Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel, co-founders of the Somatica Institute and stars of Channel 4's Virgin Island, to uncover why somatica is such a wonderful practice we all need to learn about and what practices truly keep us safe.

Whether you're kinky, curious, or simply interested in more authentic relationships, this episode offers practical wisdom on reading body language, providing meaningful aftercare (yes, even for dominants!), and recognizing when pleasure transforms into dissociation. Join us as we discover why "if you can't read a submissive's body, you're not ready to touch it" and how we might all learn to listen better to the wisdom our bodies already know.

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