“You’re putting yourself in a very vulnerable position, Ivy,” he said gently. “Sexual activity—even vanilla sex—disrupts your nervous system. You need care to help regulate and come back to a place of calm.” He nodded to a black box behind the leather chair. “I have blankets, heating pads, chocolate and hard candies, and pillows that can all be used.” He motioned to another black box that Ivy only then realized was a minifridge. “In there I keep bottles of water, juice, and cool packs. Whatever you need, even if it’s not in this room, I can get it for you.” Suddenly, Ivy was acutely aware of
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