Valerie, the visionary founder of CraveValerie.com, is a passionate advocate for exploring sexuality and intimacy in ways that are authentic, exciting, and deeply transformative. With years of experience as an intimacy coach and educator, Valerie combines her personal journey, professional expertise, and fearless approach to destigmatizing conversations about sex and relationships.
Valerie’s path to becoming a trusted voice in the realm of sexual empowerment wasn’t linear. Her story is one of personal discovery, transformation, and resilience. Having navigated traditional views of sexuality in her early years, Valerie found herself yearning for a deeper connection to her own desires. Through her exploration of kink, sensual wellness, and open communication, she discovered the profound impact of embracing her authentic self. Her journey included learning from leading experts in sexology, studying intimacy practices across cultures, and integrating her experiences into her own life and relationships.
In her exclusive course on CraveValerie.com, Valerie opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way, sharing how she turned challenges into opportunities for growth. From navigating societal taboos to exploring non-traditional relationships and power dynamics, Valerie’s life serves as a testament to the transformative power of curiosity, communication, and self-awareness.
Her course isn’t just about education—it’s a deeply personal invitation to step into a space of exploration and empowerment. Whether you’re seeking to enhance intimacy in a long-term relationship, understand and express your desires, or simply begin your own journey toward sexual freedom, Valerie creates an environment that feels safe, inclusive, and inspiring.
Valerie’s teaching style is as multifaceted as her story. She blends candid storytelling with practical insights, guiding participants through topics like building emotional intimacy, incorporating playfulness into relationships, and embracing the full spectrum of sexuality without fear or shame. Her approach is rooted in trust, consent, and the belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with passion and connection.
Join Valerie as she shares her journey, expertise, and tools to help you break free from societal expectations, deepen your relationships, and discover the limitless potential of your own sexuality. With her guidance, you’ll learn to embrace your desires unapologetically and build intimacy that’s meaningful, empowering, and uniquely yours.
The Dirty Mind with Valerie
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Course 1: Kink for Connection: Exploring Playful Intimacy Without Fear
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Introduction to Kink for Beginners (Copy)
Video Length: 10 minutes
Topics Covered:
What is kink? Defining the spectrum from playful to intense.
Dispelling myths about kink: It’s not all whips and chains.
The role of consent, trust, and communication.
Kink as a tool for intimacy, not just a lifestyle.
Interactive Activity: A short quiz to explore your curiosity and boundaries.
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Building Blocks of Playful Kink (Copy)
Video Length: 15 minutes
Topics Covered:
Introducing light kink elements: blindfolds, feathers, and sensory exploration.
The importance of consent conversations before trying something new.
Understanding roles and dynamics without rigid labels.
Hands-On Exercise: Guided practice in sensory play (e.g., using touch, textures, or temperature).
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Communication as the Cornerstone (Copy)
Video Length: 12 minutes
Topics Covered:
How to discuss fantasies, desires, and boundaries openly.
Creating safe words and signals for emotional and physical safety.
The role of aftercare in reinforcing connection and trust.
Interactive Activity: Guided role-play exercise to practice asking for and discussing desires.
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Exploring Playful Power Dynamics (Copy)
Video Length: 20 minutes
Topics Covered:
Introduction to soft power exchanges: playful dominance and submission.
How power dynamics can enhance trust and intimacy.
Keeping it light: fun scenarios like playful commands or games.
Hands-On Exercise: A guided practice in negotiating a playful power dynamic scenario.
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Breaking the Stigma of Kink (Copy)
Video Length: 10 minutes
Topics Covered:
Understanding that kink is about creativity and connection, not pain or extremes.
Addressing common fears or misconceptions about kink.
How kink can deepen emotional and physical intimacy.
Interactive Discussion: Reflection prompts for breaking personal or cultural stigmas.
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Creating Your Own Intimacy Rituals (Copy)
Video Length: 20 minutes
Topics Covered:
Incorporating playful kink into your relationship without it taking over.
Developing rituals for connection, like nightly check-ins or playful sessions.
Adjusting practices based on comfort and consent.
Hands-On Exercise: A guided session for creating a personalized intimacy ritual with a partner.
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Sensual Tools for Exploration (Copy)
Video Length: 15 minutes
Topics Covered:
Exploring safe, beginner-friendly toys and tools (e.g., silky restraints, paddles, or sensory items).
How to use common household items for playful experimentation.
Keeping it sensual and non-threatening for both partners.
Interactive Activity: A tool exploration session with suggestions for integrating these into intimacy.
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Final Thoughts and Next Steps (Copy)
Video Length: 8 minutes
Topics Covered:
Tips for continued exploration and growth.
Recommended resources for learning more (books, workshops, communities).
Encouragement to embrace play, curiosity, and connection in your relationship.
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Course 2: Unlocking Taboo: What Your Fantasies Reveal About Your Desires
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Introduction: Understanding Taboo Fantasies (Copy)
Video Length: 10 minutes
Topics Covered:
What are taboo fantasies, and why do they exist?
The difference between thoughts and actions: Fantasy vs. reality.
Breaking the stigma around taboo desires.
Interactive Activity: Reflective journaling exercise to identify and categorize your own fantasies.
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The Psychology of Taboo (Copy)
Video Length: 15 minutes
Topics Covered:
How taboo fantasies develop: Cultural, societal, and psychological influences.
Why forbidden thoughts excite the mind.
Understanding the brain’s reward systems tied to novelty and boundary-pushing.
Hands-On Exercise: Guided meditation to explore a fantasy in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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What Fantasies Reveal About You (Copy)
Video Length: 20 minutes
Topics Covered:
Fantasies as windows into your unmet needs, desires, and emotions.
How to interpret recurring themes in your fantasies.
Using self-awareness to connect with your partner.
Interactive Activity: A self-analysis worksheet to uncover the hidden meanings behind your fantasies.
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From Fear to Empowerment (Copy)
Video Length: 18 minutes
Topics Covered:
How fear and shame block intimacy and self-discovery.
Reframing taboo as an opportunity for exploration.
Building confidence to communicate fantasies with your partner.
Interactive Discussion: Role-play scenarios to practice talking about desires with empathy and openness.
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Safely Exploring Fantasies Together (Copy)
Video Length: 25 minutes
Topics Covered:
How to introduce fantasies into your relationship without fear or judgment.
Tools for setting boundaries and creating safe spaces for exploration.
Techniques for role-playing, power dynamics, and sensory play.
Hands-On Exercise: A couple’s activity to co-create a safe space for playful exploration.
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The Taboo-Intimacy Bridge (Copy)
Video Length: 20 minutes
Topics Covered:
How exploring fantasies deepens trust and emotional connection.
The role of vulnerability in building intimacy.
Transforming fantasies into meaningful rituals or practices.
Interactive Activity: Designing a shared intimacy ritual based on a fantasy theme.
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Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (Copy)
Video Length: 10 minutes
Topics Covered:
Embracing fantasies as a part of your sexual identity.
Resources for continued exploration and support.
Encouragement to view taboo as a source of creativity and growth.
Final Exercise: A guided reflection on how your perspective has shifted during the course.
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Course 3: Ambiance for Attraction - Setting the Scene for Connection
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Episode 1: The Foundations of a Sensual Space (Copy)
Video Length: 20 minutes
Key Topics:
Why atmosphere matters: The psychology of sensual spaces.
Decluttering for clarity and desire: Creating mental and physical room for intimacy.
Lighting and color: How to use soft, warm tones and dimmable lights to flatter and relax.
Takeaway Activity: Identify three immediate changes you can make to your space to declutter and enhance lighting.
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Inviting the Senses (Copy)
Video Length: 25 minutes
Key Topics:
Touch: Choosing luxurious textures like silk, velvet, and plush accents.
Smell: Selecting seductive scents through candles, essential oils, or diffusers.
Sound: Crafting the perfect playlist to transition from playful to passionate.
Visual appeal: Mirrors, focal points, and personalized elements like art or decor.
Takeaway Activity: Curate a sensory checklist for your space, focusing on textures, scents, and sounds that resonate with you.
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Personalization and Rituals for Desire (Copy)
Video Length: 30 minutes
Key Topics:
Adding personality: Infusing your space with meaningful touches like photos, keepsakes, and favorite items.
Rituals that invite connection: How small, consistent actions like lighting a candle or playing a favorite song can build anticipation.
Takeaway Activity: Plan a simple ritual to introduce your new space to your partner, focusing on their sensory experience and emotional response.
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What you’ll learn
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I'll guide you to explore kink as a tool for building trust, fostering intimacy, and embracing vulnerability. Learn to navigate boundaries, communicate openly, and craft meaningful rituals.
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Discover how to uncover and embrace your desires without fear. Together, we’ll demystify fantasies, break through stigma, and deepen your connection with yourself and others.
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Let’s create environments that spark connection. I’ll teach you how to design sensual spaces that inspire desire, with lighting, textures, and sensory elements as your allies.
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