Midori is a sexologist, kink educator, and author. Her reputation as a leading authority on alternative pleasures comes not just from her ability to teach immediately practical skills, but from her knack for distilling complex matters of desire into lessons that are accessible, eloquent, and deeply human. She\u2019s known for tackling challenging topics with fresh, relevant insight. She calls this her \u201chead-heart-hands\u201d method, a way of teaching that makes room for real individual self-exploration. She\u2019s motivated by helping people build authentic, intimate relationships rooted in self-actualization, joy, play, rich life experience, and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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