With the explosive popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey, many Miamians have come to discover that there has been a little kinkster inside them begging to come out and play.

Mitzi Szereto, a widely published erotic fiction writer and editor says, "The popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey...helped bring what was initially considered taboo by the mainstream directly into their bedrooms, inspiring people to be more open and experimental with their partners. By demystifying these practices while simultaneously glamorizing them, these books have removed some of the fear from engaging in them."

So let's say you're one of the many who've been inspired by the book, and now you're eager (and maybe a little nervous) about exploring your inner kinkster. You're just not sure how to go about it. Not to worry, Cultist has your back.

We spoke with some of the nation's leading sex educators and erotic fiction writers to get their advice on how to best explore your new found fantasies safely and productively, while still getting down and dirty.

Follow the jump for their tips on exploring the world beyond Fifty Shades of Grey.