Sexual Trauma and the Swinger Lifestyle: What You Need to Know
How does sexual trauma affect your lifestyle journey?
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual trauma, abuse, and emotional triggers. Please take care while listening.
In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Cate is joined by trauma-informed coach Meshai from Expansive Connection to explore what happens when past trauma meets lifestyle play. Cate also shares her personal experience with sexual trauma — opening up publicly for the first time.
Whether you’re navigating your own healing, supporting a partner, or just want to be a more compassionate and informed member of the lifestyle, this conversation is essential.
What we cover:
✔ What sexual trauma looks like in lifestyle spaces
✔ Common triggers during play or events
✔ What partners and playmates need to understand
✔ Cate’s story
✔ How to create trauma-aware swinger environments
✔ Supporting survivors without needing every detail
✔ Why trauma must be part of the conversation
✔ Real tools for safer play and stronger connections
Resources & Support:
1800Respect – www.1800respect.org.au | 1800 737 732
RAINN – www.rainn.org | 800-656-HOPE
Rape Crisis UK – www.rapecrisis.org.uk
SurvivorsUK (for men) – www.survivorsuk.org
Let’s talk about it.
Share this episode with your partner, club community, or friends in the lifestyle.
The more we talk, the safer we all become.
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Sexual Trauma, Swinger Lifestyle, Trauma-Informed Play, Non-Monogamy, Consent Culture, PTSD and Sex, Ethical Swinging, Open Relationships, Trauma Support, Wanderlust Swingers Podcast