What happens when you date three dominant men — blindfolded — and one of them is your ex?
In this episode of Come Talk with Aimee, I sit down with Amanda, The Kink Consultant, and producer/host Catherine Drysdale to go behind the scenes of The Ex Factor, the bold live show where kink, chemistry, and past relationships collided on stage.
We get into why Amanda said yes, how Catherine brought it to life, and what it means to center desire and sexual preferences in dating.
Raw. Playful. Provocative. This is The Ex Factor, unmasked.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Guests
01:03 The Concept of The Ex Factor
02:59 Dynamics of Blind Dating with Exes
04:44 The Role of Blindfolds in Dating
06:50 Creating a Unique Dating Experience
08:30 Kink and Sexuality on Stage
10:57 The Importance of Kink Education
13:35 Understanding Kink Dynamics
15:13 Sexual Compatibility in Relationships
17:43 Breaking Down Societal Norms
21:47 Navigating Rejection and Societal Expectations
21:47 Empowerment in Dating: Flipping the Script
22:24 Redefining Relationships: The Role of Community
24:50 The Experiment: Revisiting Past Relationships
27:33 The Reality of Dating: Chemistry vs. Compatibility
33:50 Changing the Narrative: Dating in Modern Culture
40:05 The Role of Influencers in Dating Dynamics
42:45 Catherine's Journey as a Host
45:15 The Importance of Sexual Compatibility
47:47 Navigating Vulnerability in Relationships
50:08 The Power of Communication in Kink
56:34 The Role of Family in Relationships
56:41 Future Plans for The Ex Factor
57:53 Coming to Completion: Kink or Cringe?
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