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Yulinda Renee, Ph.D.

Kink as an Identity: More Than Just a Preference

by Yulinda Renee | Apr 28, 2025 | Article, Edge of Excellence, Kink Conscious, KPSA

For many people, kink is often seen as something they do rather than something they are. It is framed as an activity, a hobby, or an alternative way to experience intimacy. But for others, kink is much more than that. It is an identity that shapes how they move...

Power, Positioning, and Palatability: Who Gets to Lead in Kink Spaces

by Yulinda Renee | Apr 27, 2025 | Edge of Excellence, Kink Conscious, KPSA

I’ve been paying attention. Not just to who’s in the room, but who isn’t. Not just to who gets invited to the table, but who keeps getting left out of the conversation altogether. And there’s a pattern that’s hard to unsee once you notice it. In conversations about...

The Cost of Kink – Who Really Gets to Play?

by Yulinda Renee | Apr 14, 2025 | Edge of Excellence, Kink Conscious, Therapeutic BDSM

The world of kink is rooted in belonging, connection, and freedom. It is a space where adults can safely push boundaries, explore power dynamics, and embrace their authentic selves. But here is the uncomfortable truth: not everyone is playing by the same rules. Wealth...

Why Academia Needs More Kink-Inclusive Research

by Yulinda Renee | Feb 20, 2025 | Edge of Excellence, Kink Conscious, KPSA

Academia has long ignored or misrepresented kink and BDSM, reinforcing stigma instead of expanding understanding. For too long, research has either pathologized these practices or treated them as a curiosity rather than a legitimate area of study. This does not just...
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Doc Yu Roc

Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, aka Doc Yu Roc, is a trauma-informed, board-certified Kink-Conscious Sex Therapist, Educator, Researcher, and Mentor. Her work centers on developing resources that empower others in their journey toward self-awareness, embodiment, and self-mastery.


Her mission is to invite and inspire others to have the audacity to be their most authentic selves.

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