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 732RAINN – www.rainn.org | 800-656-HOPERape Crisis UK – www.rapecrisis.org.ukSurvivorsUK (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. Join us in Texas https://libertineevents.com/sanantonio/  Website: www.wanderlustswingers.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/swingingdownunder Twitter https://twitter.com/swingdownunder TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wanderlustswingers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShamelessNonMonogamywithSDU  Tags:Sexual Trauma, Swinger Lifestyle, Trauma-Informed Play, Non-Monogamy, Consent Culture, PTSD and Sex, Ethical Swinging, Open Relationships, Trauma Support, Wanderlust Swingers Podcast