Kate Kinsey is a lifelong writer who has been very involved in the BDSM community on both local and national levels. Education within the community is one of her passions. āSex,ā says Kinsey, āis one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It affects who we are and how we feel about ourselves. When that drive carries shame and repression, it cripples us in a very real and pervasive way. The stereotype that people who embrace BDSMāor indeed, any kink considered outside the mainstream of ānormalāāare somehow sick or damaged could not be further from the truth. It takes courage and self-awareness to seek out the things that fulfill and satisfy us. People who do what we do are among the healthiest and happiest people I know.ā To learn more about Kate and BDSM, visit her at www.katekinsey.weebly.com.