
The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires
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The Psychology of Fetish & Kink is a session held at Harraby Theatre in Carlisle. It examines the factors driving fetish and kink behaviours and provides practical steps for communicating desires. The event includes a Q&A and tickets cost between £13.50 and £32.00.
Discover what factors can drive fetish and kink behaviours, and practical steps to communicate your desires for pleasure. Followed by Q+A
A recent study in the UK found that approximately 50% of adults reported having a fetish or kink. Despite their prevalence, they are often shrouded in taboo and misunderstanding. In this talk Dr Lori Beth Bisbey will demystify the topic and answer the often asked question… Am I normal?
Discover the psychological and social factors that drive fetish and kink behaviours. Explore the ways in which individuals who engage in these practices experience pleasure and fulfilment. You will also be given practical steps on how to explore your own desires, communicate with partners and how to deal with any feelings you have around this aspect of sexuality.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
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Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is a psychologist, accredited advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) therapist, sex & intimacy coach, author, podcast host speaker and resident specialist therapist on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (channel 4). She has been working with people for the past 35 years to help them create and maintain incredible relationships that contain exciting sex and are without shame. She specialises in GSRD - which is gender, sex, and relationship diversity (which includes non-monogamy, kink and BDSM) and the treatment of trauma.
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⭐ Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you! - Anna F
⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W
⭐ I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience. - Joe F
This event is 18+
Will this event be livestreamed/recorded?
This event won’t be recorded, however, we do record our London events and most of our online events. You can check our our on-demand content at www.seedtalks.co.uk
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The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:00.
The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires is held at Harraby Theatre in Carlisle (Edgehill Rd, Carlisle CA1 3SN, Carlisle).
Tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires range from £13.50 to £32. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires is Overcast · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Harraby Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Psychology of Fetish & Kink is a session held at Harraby Theatre in Carlisle. It examines the factors driving fetish and kink behaviours and provides practical steps for communicating desires. The event includes a Q&A and tickets cost between £13.50 and £32.00.
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Discover what factors can drive fetish and kink behaviours, and practical steps to communicate your desires for pleasure. Followed by Q+A
A recent study in the UK found that approximately 50% of adults reported having a fetish or kink. Despite their prevalence, they are often shrouded in taboo and misunderstanding. In this talk Dr Lori Beth Bisbey will demystify the topic and answer the often asked question… Am I normal?
Discover the psychological and social factors that drive fetish and kink behaviours. Explore the ways in which individuals who engage in these practices experience pleasure and fulfilment. You will also be given practical steps on how to explore your own desires, communicate with partners and how to deal with any feelings you have around this aspect of sexuality.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
Follow us on IG @seedtalks
Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is a psychologist, accredited advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) therapist, sex & intimacy coach, author, podcast host speaker and resident specialist therapist on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (channel 4). She has been working with people for the past 35 years to help them create and maintain incredible relationships that contain exciting sex and are without shame. She specialises in GSRD - which is gender, sex, and relationship diversity (which includes non-monogamy, kink and BDSM) and the treatment of trauma.
Testimonials from our guests:
⭐ Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you! - Anna F
⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W
⭐ I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience. - Joe F
This event is 18+
Will this event be livestreamed/recorded?
This event won’t be recorded, however, we do record our London events and most of our online events. You can check our our on-demand content at www.seedtalks.co.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Harraby Theatre. Searching near Edgehill Rd, Carlisle CA1 3SN, Carlisle; check-in Monday, 19 October 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires?
The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires taking place?
The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires is held at Harraby Theatre in Carlisle (Edgehill Rd, Carlisle CA1 3SN, Carlisle).
How much are tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires?
Tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires range from £13.50 to £32. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires?
The forecast for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires is Overcast · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Harraby Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires?
Tickets for The Psychology of Fetish & Kink: How to explore and communicate desires can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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