Kink, Curiosity, and Communication

Andre introduces kink and BDSM as spaces for curiosity, play, and connection. Far from being about extremes, these practices can be as simple as exploring sensation or as structured as power exchange-always grounded in choice and trust. For those new to the conversation, Andre shares the essentials: clear communication, safe experimentation, and thoughtful aftercare. By framing kink as a relational tool rather than just a sexual one, he shows how it can deepen intimacy, build confidence, and invite partners to learn more about themselves and each other.

About Andre Lazarus

Andre Lazarus, podcast guest

Intimacy Coach and Virgin Island TV Expert Helping People Reconnect with Desire

10 years Certified intimacy, sex & relationship guidanceU.S. Marine Officer Wartime deployment & military service4.5M viewers Channel 4’s Virgin Island reachProfessional surrogate partner On-screen intimacy role

Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection.

He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre’s presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect.

Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity.

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