A Lesson in Unorthodox Discipline

I recently started exploring a side of myself I never expected to see. After years of maintaining strict professional boundaries and academic decorum, I found myself drawn into an age-play scenario with someone considerably younger than me. The idea of regressing to a student-teacher dynamic was intriguing but unsettling. We agreed on clear guidelines, emphasizing that it would be entirely consensual and focused on exploring power dynamics in a safe, 18+ context. During one session, I felt the thrill of being both an authority figure and a playful learner at once, which brought out unexpected facets of my personality. The irony isn't lost on me, here I am, a professor in her 40s, seeking guidance from strangers about whether it's normal to experience such intense emotions and desires through this kind of play. So, what do you think? Is this something others have experienced or would even consider trying? Would love any insights from anyone who might relate.