The fourth episode of The Local Sex Shop is a kinky double feature. Mikaella and her guest, Momo, talk about some very complex topics. In the first part, they discuss racial fetishization and dating, in part two they talk about BDSM, kink and Nigerian culture.
The dating landscape in The Netherlands is quite ethnically diverse. However, that doesn’t stop racial biases from sipping into our consciousness. Today’s guest, Momo, speaks on her experiences as a black non-binary woman from the UK. What are some stereotypes she has come across in everyday life and dating? How does she deal with racial fetishization? Where do they come from and how are they maintained? What are the unbelievable messages she has received on dating apps?
In the second instalment of the fourth episode, Mikaella and Momo delve into kinky and cultural territories. Momo talks about her approach to finding BDSM partners and how and if skin colour affects the vetting process and playtime. What happens when kink and race are mixed together? What is the connection between financial reparations for descendants of enslaved people and Black dominatrices?
How are you expected to behave towards your partner as a Nigerian woman? What are the dynamics of Nigerian couples? What are some characteristics of Nigerian polygamy practices? Tune in for the answer to all of these questions and more!
About the hostess: Mikaella (she/her) comes from Cyprus. She is studying Psychology with a clinical direction as a Major and has Minor courses in English Language and Culture at the University of Groningen. She has been the Activity Coordinator of Let’s Talk About Sex Groningen (LTAS) since 2021.
Her passion for sex education stems from the realization of how little proper [sex] education is provided by our physical environments and how much shame is ingrained into us for our sexuality and sexual expression. With this podcast, she aims to give voices to local students and experts to fight this reality and start meaningful conversations!
Recommendations:
Women, Race and Class (book) by Angela Davis
Youtuber Kat Blaque: video: How do I feel about Race play??? https://youtu.be/gov_LDGwdBg?si=3tGQqAyw7E8CZDZF
Photo: Pascal Rey (c)
