Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey on Power, Play & Pleasure in London

Sarah Wilson · 2026-06-27

Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, a clinical psychologist and advanced GSRD therapist, is bringing her expertise on power dynamics to London. On Sunday, June 28, she'll present "Exploring Power, Play & Pleasure with Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey" at 21Soho, starting at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a Q&A session, so you'll get a chance to ask your own questions. ### What This Talk Covers This isn't your typical lecture. Bisbey dives into how power dynamics shape our sexual and romantic relationships. She'll explore topics like surrendering control, seizing it, and understanding fantasies around being served or serving others. Consent, negotiation, contracts, and role exploration are also on the table. The goal? To help people bring power dynamics into existing relationships or explore them with new partners safely and confidently. Bisbey says, "Power can be playful, intimate, erotic and deeply revealing when people understand what they are choosing and how to communicate it." She emphasizes that this talk gives people a clearer way to look at desire, consent, and power dynamics, so they can approach these conversations with more curiosity, confidence, and care. ### Why This Matters Power dynamics are a huge part of intimate connections, but they're often misunderstood. This event breaks it down in a grounded, accessible way. You'll learn practical tools for communicating your desires and boundaries. Plus, you'll hear from someone with over 30 years of experience helping people create meaningful relationships. - **Key topics covered:** consent, negotiation, contracts, role exploration, and safe practices - **Who should attend:** Anyone curious about power dynamics in relationships, from beginners to experienced explorers - **What to expect:** A 7 p.m. talk followed by a Q&A, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for early seating ### About Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey Based in Edinburgh, Dr. Bisbey is a clinical psychologist, accredited advanced GSRD therapist, sex/intimacy coach, author, speaker, and podcast host. She specializes in GSRD (gender, sexuality, relationship diversity), consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. She also helps traumatized people move from victim to survivor and back into life. You might recognize her as the Specialist Relationship Therapist on Channel 4's "Open House: The Great Sex Experiment" or from her weekly podcast "The A to Z of Sex." She's the author of several books, including "Chopping Wood, Shaping Metal & Other Erotic Stories" and "Dancing the Edge to Surrender: An Erotic Memoir of Trauma and Survival." Dr. Bisbey identifies as a queer consensually non-monogamous leather woman and is in a full-time authority transfer-based relationship with her husband. ### Event Details - **Date:** Sunday, June 28, 2026 - **Location:** 21Soho, London - **Time:** Doors open at 6:30 p.m., talk at 7 p.m. - **Tickets:** Available on Eventbrite.co.uk - **Learn more about Dr. Bisbey:** DrLoriBethBisbey.com For media inquiries, contact Brian S. Gross at BSG PR.