Andrei Dumitrescu, MSc

Andrei Dumitrescu is a leading researcher and educator in the field of sexual kink and fetish practices, with over 12 years of experience analyzing human sexuality, alternative sexual behaviors, and consent-based communities. He combines empirical research with practical guidance for educators, therapists, and community organizers. Andrei’s work emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and evidence-based understanding of diverse sexual expressions.

Specialization

Kink and Fetish Communities
BDSM and Consent Practices
Psychosexual Health and Education
Alternative Relationship Dynamics
Human Sexual Behavior Research

Education

2005–2009: BSc in Psychology, University of Bucharest
2010–2012: MSc in Human Sexuality, University of Amsterdam

Professional Experience

2012–2015: Research Fellow, European Institute for Sexual Health Studies
2015–2019: Senior Educator, International Kink and Consent Education Program
2019–Present: Director of Research, Center for Alternative Sexual Practices
Consultant for therapists and educators on BDSM-informed practices and community engagement

Research Cases and Project Highlights

Case Study: Consent Communication in BDSM Communities (2017) Conducted in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam; surveyed 1,200 participants across Europe. Results demonstrated that structured communication protocols reduced reported misunderstandings and improved partner satisfaction by 37%.
Project: Fetish Inclusivity in Therapy Programs (2018–2020) Designed and implemented therapist training modules. Post-training evaluation showed a 42% increase in therapists’ comfort and competence when discussing clients’ fetish interests.
Survey: Online Kink Communities and Wellbeing (2021) Led a cross-cultural survey of 3,500 participants. Findings indicated that active engagement in online fetish communities correlated with improved sexual self-esteem and community support for 68% of respondents.

Selected Publications & Quotes

Dumitrescu, A. (2022). "Exploring Consent and Power Dynamics in Kink Communities." Journal of Alternative Sexual Practices, 15(3), 102–127. Quote: "Mutual understanding and explicit negotiation are the cornerstone of safe and satisfying kink practices."
Dumitrescu, A., & Perez, L. (2019). "Fetish Education for Mental Health Professionals." Sexual Health & Therapy Review, 10(2), 45–69.
Dumitrescu, A. (2017). "Online Communities as Safe Spaces for Fetish Exploration." International Journal of Sexuality Studies, 8(4), 210–233.

Professional Memberships

World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)
European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
International BDSM Educators Association

International Projects

Advisor, UNESCO Digital Sexual Education Project for Alternative Communities (2020–Present)
Lead Researcher, Cross-Cultural Fetish Practice Study (2018–2021)
Contributor, WHO Guidelines for Safe Sexual Practices in Niche Communities (2019)

Work on Educational Programs

Developer of “Safe, Sane, Consensual” training modules for educators and therapists
Creator of online courses on fetish diversity and communication
Workshops for adult educators and community leaders on consent and psychological safety

Interviews, Lectures, and Podcasts

Guest on the "Kink Aware Professionals" podcast (2021)
TEDx Talk: “Understanding Consent Beyond Vanilla” (2022)
Featured expert in Vice documentary series on alternative sexual lifestyles

Unique Values and Experience

Andrei Dumitrescu emphasizes empirical research combined with real-world application. His work uniquely integrates psychological safety, community-informed consent practices, and global perspectives on sexual diversity. He is committed to breaking stigma and promoting positive sexual wellbeing for niche communities.