Advice For Healthcare Professionals Treating Patients With An Interest in Kink & BDSM

Every now and then, I get the opportunity to teach basic kink concepts to a room full of healthcare professionals - doctors, nurses, EMTs, counselors, therapists, social workers, etc. These opportunities get me really excited, because I recognize that I'm not 'preaching to the choir' in these classes, but instead I have the opportunity to influence the quality of healthcare that kinky folk will receive from their providers. A provider that understands even a little bit about kink is going to be more accepting of their patients, creating a better relationship, more openness and acceptance, and leading to better care for people in my community.