Taboo & Forbidden Desires

Taboo & Forbidden Desires: The Couples' Guide to Erotic Fantasies, Kink Psychology & Sacred Transgression explores the psychology of taboo desires, consensual BDSM, erotic roleplay, Shibari, sensory play, and radical consent. Through the experiences of two couples-Lucian and Genevieve Beaumont, and Felix and Anastasia Vane-the book presents a series of guided sessions at the Mercer Institute for Erotic Psychology.
Dr. Nathaniel Mercer and somatic facilitator Dante Corbett teach the couples how to communicate their fantasies without shame, establish boundaries, use safe words, explore consensual power exchange, experiment with alter egos, and approach restraint and sensory stimulation within negotiated limits. The manuscript combines fictionalized characters and scenarios with extensive explanations of psychology, neuroscience, consent, and erotic practices, presenting intimacy as a space for trust, vulnerability, exploration, and emotional connection.