Beth(September 2012)

In an introspective conversation captured in the "Beth - Q12" podcast, recorded on September 13, 2012, in Manawatū, New Zealand, a person named Bethany navigates through their experiences of being young and a member of the LGBTQ+ community during the early 2010s. The interview, lasting 17 minutes, provides a vibrant window into Bethany's life and projects their dynamic personality, aspirations, and reflections on sexuality, gender identity, personal hobbies, and the pursuit of opening a dominatrix business with no sexual exchanges involved.

Bethany introduces themself as a caring, generous, and aspiring musician who enjoys assisting those in need, including supporting the homeless. A prevalent thread in the conversation is their burgeoning entrepreneurship in establishing a dominatrix service, legally conducted in New Zealand. Bethany is keen to help clients fulfill their fantasies and advocates for openness regarding one's sexual desires, arguing that society should not stigmatize these inclinations.

Their journey in the LGBTQ+ community is also touched upon. Bethany expresses comfort with their gender identity and explicit clarity on their sexual orientation—identifying as gay. They blend their feminine expression with the practice of dominatrix, while in everyday life they prefer a more relaxed, casual apparel, and are even considering adopting dreads, an unusual choice for a dominatrix.

Bethany’s personal narrative encompasses the complexity of relationships within the LGBTQ+ community, overshadowing traditional norms with genuine emotion and connection. Bethany has engaged in relationships with both women and transgender individuals since coming out at the age of 16.

Their touchstone for the LGBTIQ community engagements is through friends and groups like the Closet Space youth group, where they fostered connections and found relationships. Dating sites also play a significant role in meeting peers and potential partners.

Discussion ventures into the concept of virginity, with Bethany regarding it as a meaningful connection rather than being strictly about physical acts. They consider one's first encounter to be with someone special, whether or not love is part of the equation.

Bethany has faced challenges due to sexual orientation and gender identity, including abuse and hostility during school years. They convey troubling experiences of being bullied for being gay but also note a lack of such episodes after leaving school.

To contextualize the social atmosphere of the time, Bethany briefly touches on the political landscape, mentioning participation in activism for marriage equality in New Zealand's Parliament. This glimpse into advocacy underscored the ongoing struggles and progress at the intersection of personal rights and national legislation.

Throughout the interview, Bethany's resilience shines despite previous adversities encountered due to their identity. This resilience is bolstered by a supportive family and friends network who have been the backbone of Bethany's journey to self-acceptance and advocacy.

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