When Your Kinks Don’t Match... Sex Therapist Explains How to Ask for What You Want in Bed
When Your Kinks Don’t Match... Sex Therapist Explains How to Ask for What You Want in Bed  
Podcast: Awf The Record
Published On: Tue Nov 25 2025
Description: In this spicy segment, licensed sex therapist Marissa Nelson breaks down what happens when partners have very different sexual desires including kinks, fantasies, and preferences most people are too afraid to admit out loud. From foot fetishes to roleplay to exploring the “awkward intimacy” necessary for real connection, Marissa explains why desire evolves over time and how couples can bridge the gap without shame.She also shares practical scripts for talking about what you want in bed, how to give feedback without hurting your partner, what to do when a kink feels like a dealbreaker, and why some couples open their relationships to fulfill specific needs.If you’ve ever wondered how to have honest conversations about kink, pleasure, and discomfort — this is your guide.You’ll learn:Why kinks exist and how they evolveHow to talk about sexual preferences without shameWhat to do when your partner isn’t into what you’re intoHow awkward intimacy builds deeper desireWhy sex is an ongoing process, not a performanceHealthy ways to negotiate mismatch or explore new thingsGUEST RESOURCESMarissa Nelson RESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Youtube: @AwfTheRecordInstagram: @awftherecordpodcastTikTok: @AwfTheRecordMona Kosar AbdiIG |  @monakabdi Jeannette ReyesIG |  @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG