While sex therapists help couples explore issues within their sex life, they also give them the resources to navigate new experiences (because you should never surprise someone with handcuffs). I asked some trusted sex and couples therapists what kinks couples are most curious about right now—here’s what they said. Johnson explains that it’s no surprise that a praise kink would be popular among couples today. When a couple comes to Fernandes and asks about rope play, she encourages them to connect with rope communities around them. Fernandes is just always sure to remind couples of the risk that comes with rope play.