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Code of

Ethics

This is not just kink, it’s sacred, trauma-informed, and deeply ethical work. As a Professional Dominatrix, somatic practitioner, and trauma-informed mentor, my work is rooted in ethics, integrity, and consent. I do not take your trust lightly. Below are the foundational values, standards, and practices that guide every session, container, and mentorship I offer.

Consent Is Sacred

  • Consent is informed, ongoing, and enthusiastic.

  • All containers begin with a clear agreement that outlines limits, desires, boundaries, and safewords.

  • Consent is always revocable, you are never locked into a dynamic or practice that no longer feels aligned.

  • I regularly pause to check in and make sure consent is still present and embodied, not just spoken.

 

Trauma-Informed and Nervous System-Aware

  • I use somatic psychology and trauma-informed approaches in all my offerings.

  • You will never be pushed to collapse, override your body’s cues, or "perform healing."

  • I understand how trauma, shame, and survival strategies (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) can show up and I meet those with compassion, not punishment.

  • Integration, aftercare, and reflection are built into the work, not an afterthought.

 

Confidentiality and Discretion

  • All sessions, messages, and personal information are held in strict confidence.

  • NDAs are used for high-touch experiences and at your discretion for added privacy.

  • I maintain secure communication channels (e.g., Signal) for ongoing support.

 

Power With, Not Power Over

  • I do not dominate for dominance’s sake, Domme in service of your wholeness.

  • I hold power with intention, attunement, and care. I am not here to reenact abusive dynamics, but to help you rewrite them.

  • Submission is never taken, it is offered. Power exchange is negotiated, honored, and held with reverence.

 

Inclusion and Justice Are Non-Negotiable

I am proudly:

  • Pro-Black, Pro-Trans, Pro 2SLGBTQIA+

  • Pro-Choice, Pro-Sex Worker, Pro-Survivor

  • Anti-racist, anti-ableist, and committed to decolonizing healing and embodiment work

  • If you do not share these values or believe kink exists separate from justice and humanity, you will be invited to work with someone else

 

My Commitments to You

  • I will never use shame, coercion, or manipulation to induce obedience, compliance, or "breakthroughs."

  • I will model leadership, not just instruct it. That includes owning my mistakes, regulating myself, and staying accountable.

  • I will name harm when I see it and create repair wherever possible, including with you.

 

Professional Documents & Agreements

  • All long-term or intensive work includes:​ A Terms of Purchase Agreement, Confidentiality/NDA (if applicable), Aftercare and Integration Preferences Form, Client Intake and Readiness Assessment

  • Consent and Power Exchange Agreement

  • These are co-created and reviewed together to ensure alignment.

 

If you ever feel harmed, uncomfortable, or unclear during our work together, please know you can bring it to me. I welcome feedback. I am open to repair. If needed, I will help you connect with outside support, other professionals, or resources. This work is about power, yes, but even more, it’s about building safety, choice, and self-trust inside your body.

This is not fantasy.
This is not a performance.
This is ethical, embodied transformation.

If you’re ready to enter this container with intention and integrity, I am honored to hold it with you.

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