Inside the Mind of a Dominatrix with Melissa Todd

Melissa Todd just joined the Option One Podcast to open up about her incredible journey through the adult industry as her formidable alter ego, Miss Matthews. This week, hosts Rhian Sugden and Oliver Tompkins welcome the professional dominatrix for a hilarious, candid, and refreshingly honest conversation about her unique working life.

Melissa doesn't hold back as she discusses her early days as a stripper, the realities of running adult school sessions, and some of the most unusual client requests she's ever received. Here's a look at the biggest talking points from her unforgettable interview.

From Stripping to Professional Domination

Before establishing herself as a powerhouse in the BDSM world, Melissa started her career as a stripper. She opened up about her transition into becoming a professional dominatrix and shared exactly what it takes to survive and thrive for over 20 years in the industry.

She didn't shy away from the serious side of her profession, either. Melissa provided a fascinating look at the daily realities of running adult school sessions and navigating the complex legal grey areas surrounding BDSM in the UK.

Mensa, Oxford, and Stand-Up Comedy

There is so much more to Melissa than her Miss Matthews persona. She explored her fascinating background, sharing the story behind her remarkably high Mensa IQ score and her brief stint studying at Oxford.

Listeners also get to hear about her television appearance on Nobody's Fool and how she's currently channelling her quick wit and stage presence into a brand new move into stand-up comedy.

Cheese, Fetishes, and a Studio Spanking

It wouldn't be an episode of the Option One Podcast without some truly wild behind-the-scenes stories, and Melissa absolutely delivered. She shared the realities of her daily work, including highly unusual client requests involving everything from foot worship to cheese.

Things also got a bit physical in the studio. Rhian and Oliver got far more than they bargained for when Melissa brought out her favourite spanking implements for a hands-on demonstration right there on the mics.