In this episode, I’m exploring the other side of the slash and unmasking what it really means to be a submissive.

Submission is often misunderstood as weakness or obedience, but that’s not what it is at all. It’s trust, it’s choice, and it’s connection. I talk about what submission looks like for me, why communication and safewords are signs of strength, and how giving power can be just as intentional as holding it.

From brats and rope bunnies to service subs, littles, and masochists, I share the many sides of submission and how each one expresses trust in a different way. Whether you’re new to kink or just curious about the other side of the dynamic, this episode is all about finding strength in surrender.

💜 Episode Title: Unmasking a Sub 🎙️ Host: Nova Monroe 🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your shows.

This week on Unmasking Kink, I’m talking about Shibari. Rope bondage, Japanese rope art, whatever you call it, it’s one of the most beautiful and meaningful parts of my kink journey. I’ve been self-tying for three years, but this week I got to rig for the first time, and it completely changed how I see connection and creativity.

In this episode, I talk about how rope brings me calm, the difference between tying yourself and tying someone else, and why safety and communication matter more than anything. I share my favorite places to learn, what kind of rope to start with, and the beauty in slowing down to create something together.

It’s not about control. It’s not about sex. It’s about art, trust, and the way rope can feel like a really good hug.

Here are a few resources I mention in the episode:

Rory’s Brainworks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RorysBrainworks

HookedOnKnots on Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/hookedonknots

Fetlife (main site): https://fetlife.com

Listen, learn, unmask.