Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education · Danielle Bezalel
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Show Notes
In this episode, DB talks with Midori, a sex eduator and artist who focuses on domination and power play for anyone who identifies as a woman. What does femme domination look like -- and why can it be so intimidating to tap into? Learn to tap into your domme side with tips from Midori on how to get there, and why domming is often so much simpler and sweeter than people might think.
Guest Details
Midori (she/her) is an educator, artist, and provocateur reshaping how we understand kink, consent, and connection. For over three decades, she has inspired people around the world to explore desire with courage, curiosity, and a touch of mischief. Born in Japan and forged in 1990s queer San Francisco, she brings a multicultural perspective to topics like Shibari, power dynamics, and playful negotiation. Founder of ForteFemme and Consent Dojo, she trains mental health professionals, educators, and everyday people in kink expertise, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care, making learning both profound and delightful.
- Event listing and all that Midori offers: https://planetmidori.com/
- For great resources, class videos, live zoom events, and more : https://www.patreon.com/c/PlanetMidori
- ForteFemme Women's Dominance Intensive: https://www.fortefemme.com/ -- Register for upcoming intensive! November 14-16, 2025
Midori's socials
- https://bsky.app/profile/planetmidori.bsky.social
- https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/
- https://www.facebook.com/PlanetMidori/
- https://substack.com/@planetmidori
Midori's booksThe following links are affiliate links to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!
- Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage
- Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink
- Silk Threads: Three Tales of Passionate Japan
- An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy: Centering the Lives of Indigenous, Racialized, and People of Color
- Fundamental Concepts and Critical Developments in Sex EducationIntersectional and Trauma-Informed Approaches
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