{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1eaa6f31-e473-487a-84c6-1c88fc6a3681","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Can Dark Romance And Kink Positive Storytelling Heal Our Shame Around Sex With Bria Rose","description":"Sex is one of the most natural things on the planet. Yet most of us were taught to fear it, hide it, or feel guilty for wanting it. In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with dark romance author Bria Rose to unpack purity culture, shame, and the double standards that shape our desire.\nBria shares how writing dark romance and a kinky Beauty and the Beast retelling, Her Dark Promise, became a way to explore consent, trauma, fantasy, and healing without icking anyone\u2019s yum. They talk about kink positive culture, why consent is the real turn on, how fiction can help survivors reclaim power, and what safe exploration can look like between consenting adults.\nIf you are ready to shift from \u201cdesire is dangerous\u201d to \u201cdesire can be divine and intentional,\u201d this conversation gives you language, context, and permission to explore your pleasure on your own terms.\n\nAbout The Guest:\nBria Rose is an indie dark romance author who writes \u201cwhere sensuality meets storytelling.\u201d A former Disneyland cast member who grew up around myth and magic, she now uses that fairy tale foundation to flip the script on desire, power, and autonomy. Her breakout novel Her Dark Promise is a dark, passion filled retelling of Beauty and the Beast that blends romance, danger, and empowerment for readers who crave emotionally intense, kink positive stories with real stakes.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nPurity culture and double standards teach many women that desire makes them \u201cless valuable\u201d while men get praised for the same behavior, which drives shame and fear around sex.\n\n\nDark romance can be a powerful outlet to process trauma, explore shadow desires, and rehearse healthier outcomes in a controlled fictional space.\n\n\nKink positive storytelling centers one core rule. Everything happens between informed, consenting adults who actively choose the power dynamic.\n\n\nConsent, communication, and clarity about boundaries keep tension high yet healthy. Desire with dialogue beats silence and confusion every time.\n\n\nYou do not have to \u201cick\u201d someone else\u2019s consensual kink. The real red lines are harm to children, non consent, and illegal or abusive behavior.\n\n\nYou get one life. Safe, honest, consensual sex and pleasure can be part of a grounded, mentally healthy life rather than something hidden in shame.\n\n\n\nConnect With Bria Rose:\n\n\nWebsite and hub for all books, shop and socials. https://authorbriaRose.com\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appea","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6fc409da-a195-4067-90c1-a92f7c84c453/untitled-design-4-b62zz.jpg"}