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It's sPoOoOoky season and we've got a Halloween episode! Caitlin talks with unofficial BTP romance consultant Kristen Coates about all things Halloween romances (can they be done?? what's the difference between Halloween and paranormal romance?). Caitlin and Kristen also loosely discuss The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling for BTP October Book Club (very cute but needs more boning). 'Tis the season for humans and ghosts to have sex, we're just saying._________________________Show NotesThe Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColeA Heart of Blood & Ashes by Milla VanePayback's A Witch by Lana HarperWrapped Up In You by Talia HibbertWhiteout by Adriana AndersHalloween Boo by Sarah Spade_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

We're excited to welcome Kate Sloan (@Girly_Juice) back to the show to celebrate the release of her brand-new book 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do! Kate and Caitlin talk about using kink throughout Kate's writing process, what she hopes the impact of 101 Kinky Things is (in more ways than one), and ways to use the book to introduce kink to your partner.  _________________________Show NotesBuy Kate's book at 101kinkythings.comKate's podcasts The Dildorks and Question BoxKate's blog Girly JuiceFollow Kate on Twitter (@Girly_Juice) or Instagram (@Girly_Juice)_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

Such a pleasure to have Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed) on the show to talk all about her work helping people heal from purity culture through her Purity Culture Dropout program! Erica and Caitlin talk about how she supports queer folks healing from purity culture, how to think about casual sex & dating, and the benefits and pitfalls of Instagram._________________________Show NotesSign up for the Purity Culture Dropout Program The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der KolkSex, God, and The Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Shermer-Sellers Book recs: Ace by Angela Chen, Getting It by Alison MoonFollow Erica on Instagram @ericasmith.sex.ed_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

What a delight to have Margot Wood on the podcast this week talking about her new book Fresh,  a "raunch com" retelling of Emma by Jane Austen set in freshman year of college. The main character Elliot is ADHD, bisexual, and utterly hilarious. Margot and Caitlin talk about how a letter to her sister ultimately became Fresh, queer and neurodiverse representation in books, and all the ups, downs, and laughs that encompass sex in college.  _________________________Show NotesNeurodiverse queer rep books: Meet Cute Diary Emery Lee, The Extraordinaries & Flash Fire by TJ KluneBooks coming in 2022 from Oni Press: Chef's Kiss, A Quick & Easy Guide to AsexualityFollow Margot on Twitter @margotwood, on Instagram @margotmwood, and on TikTok @margotwood_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

It's book club day! We are diving into one of the most recommended powerhouse texts in the sexuality space: Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski. Here with Caitlin to discuss is Cassandra Corrado, a superstar sex educator who uses Nagoski's work in her own practice. We break down "accelerators" and "brakes" that impact sex, the importance of context, and ways to expand the work to be as inclusive as possible of trans and nonbinary people. _________________________Show NotesScarleteen websiteYou Deserve Good Sex YouTube seriesBetween The Pages The Monster Under The Bed episodeCassandra's websiteRegister for the Self-Lust Retreat September 2022Follow Cassandra on Instagram @feministsexedBuy Come As You Are: Revised and UpdatedFucking Trans Women ZineTrans Bodies Trans SelvesNina Here Nor There_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

*CW discussions of Harry Potter, JK Rowling, transphobia in this episode*Calling all current/former internet kids! This week we're diving into fan fiction - the tropes, the "ships," and the queer love we all deserve to see but have to write into our favorite fandoms! Here to talk about it with Caitlin is self-proclaimed fan fiction expert Lucy (aka Caitlin's former roomie and BFF) and she gives you all the tips, tricks, and recs. There's even a little fan fic terminology game that stumps Caitlin but not as much as she thought it would!  _________________________Show NotesHow to find fan fiction:Archive of Our OwnWattpadSearch on TikTok for fandoms - e.g. Steve/Bucky #stucky, #marveltok #maraudersLucy's favorite fan fics:All The Young Dudes (HP Marauders)Twist of Fate (HP Draco/Harry)Remain Nameless (HP Draco/Hermione). Remain Nameless audiobookTime Falls Away (Marvel Tony Stark/Bucky Barnes/Steve Rodgers)almeno tu nell'universo (Marvel Tony Stark/Steve Rodgers)_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

 Who would have thought that The Bachelor franchise could continue to teach us life lessons? Anyone who watched this past season of The Bachelorette remembers Katie and Greg's painful, relationship-ending fight - there was so much that could have been done better, and here to break it down with Caitlin is Ariella Serur @queerdatingcoach. Ariella gives concrete strategies on how to fight better, including keeping the spotlight on the Hurt Person,  noticing your emotions, and apologizing with specifics.This conversation actually made Caitlin feel better about that terrible fight - listen even if you're not a Bachelor watcher! _________________________Show NotesAriella's first Between The Pages episodeKatie from @katiesbookrecs Bachelor Reckoning episodeAriella's How To Fight Better August 10 IG postFollow Ariella on IG @queerdatingcoachSign up for Ariella's newsletter_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's book club day and we are gushing about The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan! This episode contains spoilers. Caitlin welcomes Katie @kikiareyoureading to the show, a fellow romance reader and a connoisseur of Disney erotica (don't knock it until you try it). Katie and Caitlin dive into The Intimacy Experiment, including our love for Naomi, the sex scenes, and emotional steam (this book is 5 out of 5 on emotional steam!). _________________________Show NotesKatie's recs: Katee Robert's Wicked Villain series (Disney erotica), Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle KennedyFollow Katie on Instagram @kikiareyoureading_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Between The Pages is thrilled to welcome Rosie Danan back to the podcast to discuss her newest book The Intimacy Experiment! Caitlin and Rosie talk about Rosie’s process in exploring the themes of identity, religion, and intimacy beyond sex throughout the Intimacy Experiment, sex work as a form of reclaiming agency (despite what stigma has society believe), and the ways romance is making room for multiple identities and stories. _________________________Show NotesRosie's debut novel The RoommateJewish romance authors mentioned: Rachael Lynn Solomon, Felicia GrossmanSign up for Rosie's newsletter on her website rosiedanan.comFollow Rosie on Instagram @rosiedanan and on Twitter @rosiedanan_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: Rape fantasy, nonconsensual role play 11:58-13:46*It's book club day! Caitlin is delighted to welcome Kate Sloan to the show to talk all about Kink: Stories edited by R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell. Caitlin and Kate talk about Kate's forthcoming book 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do, how kink shows up in Kate's life outside of the bedroom, and their favorite stories from Kink (the book!). Slight spoiler for one story in Kink at 23:57. _________________________Show NotesHey Epiphora's sex blogDangerous Lilly's sex blogReal Life by Brandon TaylorBrandon Taylor's forthcoming book Filthy AnimalsCat Person by Kristen RoupenianAngela Chen's BTP episodeKate's blog Girly Juice Kate's podcast The DildorksKate's other podcast Question BoxPre-order Kate's book 101 Kinky ThingsKate's recs: Ace by Angela Chen, The Monster Under The Bed by JoEllen Notte, You Know You Want This: Cat Person and Other Stories by Kristen Roupenian_________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's just Caitlin for the first time in what feels like forever, and she's doing a deep dive into self-care as we move through the pandemic / re-entry. How do we get used to hard pants again? What if I'm a little anxious about being more social? What does sustainable community care look like? And a quick update on the podcast - we're going on hiatus for the summer! Follow the pod on IG for any updates on what Season 3 looks like this fall. _________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: discussions of eating disorders, medical fatphobia and weight stigma 20:45-37:02*What a joy to have political wellness educator, fierce femme, and professional Instagram Boomeranger Melissa Fabello on the show! Melissa and Caitlin talk about wellness education work on Instagram, Melissa's brilliant consulting work (Caitlin is a former client!), and her research into how women with anorexia experience sexuality and sensuality. _________________________Show NotesBy Appetite: Sex, Touch, and Desire in Women with AnorexiaMelissa's consulting servicesWhat We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey GordonMaintenance Phase podcastMelissa's recommendations: Faking It: The Lies Women Tell about Sex--And the Truths They Reveal by Lux Alptraum and Ain't I a Beauty Queen?: Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race by Maxine Leeds CraigFollow Melissa on Instagram @fyeahmfabello_________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards!You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Get ready for a laugh-filled episode! Caitlin welcomes Sharonda Isadora and Taima from the Brazen Babe Review podcast to talk all about Black romance novels, the importance of nuanced stories of Black love, and some of their steamiest recommendations. _________________________Show NotesBooks mentionedTonight and Forever by Brenda JacksonEquivalent Exchange by Christina C. JonesThe Cask by Danielle Allen (full series)The Gift by Rilzy Adams (Falling Like a Johnson series)Birthday Shot by Rilzy AdamsThe Time Shared by Endiya CarterHis Weekend Special by Endiya CarterHeld In Contempt by Eva SherieShift Change by Shae SandersLove Unsolicited by Alexandra WarrenAge Gap RomancesThe Idea Of You by Robinne LeeThe Younger Man / The Forbidden Man by Karina HalleBirthday Girl by Penelope DouglasIf She Says Yes by Tasha HarrisonTaima’s recommendation: Exotic Love by ShanelSharonda’s  recommendation: BigDickEnergy.Com by Genesis Woods_________________________You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: consent, sexual violence, sexual harassment*It's book club discussion day! Caitlin has her wonderful IRL friend Campbell on to chat all about Sex, Teens, and Everything In Between by Shafia Zaloom.  Caitlin and Campbell talk about how "The Talk" should really be "the talks" with your kids, how technology/sexting plays a role in young people's lives (especially during COVID), and the importance of understanding consent. This book is a great resource for parents, or even if you're a supportive adult in a young person's life.  _________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards!You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Bonus episode! Caitlin talks with Katie from @katiesbookwrecks about this trashfire of a season of The Bachelor, including the franchise's history of white-washing and pandering to white conservative viewers. Caitlin and Katie recap a bit of Matt James' season and both grapple with the decision of whether or not to keep watching and supporting the franchise._________________________Show NotesChelsea Vaughn's Women Tell All episode of Here To Make Friends podcastFollow Katie on Instagram  @katiesbookwrecks_________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards!You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Things are getting steamy  this week - we have the wonderful Mel Gill (@thesteamboxco) on the show! Mel is the founder of Steamy Lit and creator of The Steam Box, a new book subscription box service that highlights  women romance authors of color and non-binary/genderqueer authors and encourages embracing sexuality and self-love (so obviously right up the alley of Between The Pages!). Mel talks to Caitlin about creating The Steam Box, what's included, how she's working to showcase authors of color and LGBTQ+ authors, and destigmatizing romance and self-love._________________________Show NotesSteamy Lit websiteBad Bitch Book ClubBad Romance Book Club at Old Town Books (Alexandria, VA)Authors mentionedKennedy RyanAdriana Herrera (American Dreamers series, Her Night With Santa)Casey McQuistonClara Contreras (The Player)Alexa MartinAccidentally Engaged by Farah HeronMel's sexuality-related book recommendations: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor,  Come As You are by Emily NagoskiFollow Mel on Instagram @thesteamboxco, on Twitter @thesteambox, and on TikTok @thesteambox_________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards!You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Super excited to have Queer Dating Coach extraordinaire Ariella Serur on the show! Ariella (@queerdatingcoach) is helping kind queer folks date better, and she shares her knowledge with us, including: how she became a dating coach, common pitfalls of dating, and what she does to create an inclusive space online and in her coaching practice. _________________________Show NotesSubscribe to Queer Dating Coach newsletterThe Body Is Not An ApologyAriella's sexuality-related book recommendations: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor, The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Mating In Captivity by Esther PerelFollow Ariella on Instagram @queerdatingcoach_________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards!You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link, Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: discussions of grief, loss of a parent and friend, anxiety, depression starting at 29:16; mention of suicidal ideation at 39:54*This week's guest is truly a legend in the field of sex education: Bianca Laureano, award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist! Caitlin and Bianca discuss the importance of educators and providers unlearning oppressive language and thought processes, including racial justice and centering students of color in sex ed, tuning into erotic power when moving through grief and mourning, and Bianca's work on the Netflix film Crip Camp and the accompanying disability justice curriculum.___________________________________________________________________________Show NotesBianca's ANTE UP! curriculum and training optionsWomen of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN)The Crip Camp Educational CurriculumUses of The Erotic: The Erotic As Power by Audre Lorde#femmeinmourningBianca's sexuality-related book recommendation: Sex Is A Funny Word: A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and YOU! by Corey SilverbergFollow Bianca on Twitter @latinosexuality and on Instagram @latinegrasexologist__________________________________________________________________________Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link, Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

February book club! Caitlin welcomes Kati Kostyk @shelfmadewoman to talk about Ace by Angela Chen. Caitlin and Kati talk about Kati's podcast Shelf Made Women, anticipated 2021 releases, and then dive deep into their mutual love for Ace. Kati shares their experience as an ace person and how compulsory sexuality harms us all._________________________________Show Notes2021 releases: The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood by Krys Malcolm Belc, We Play Ourselves by Jen SilvermanKati's recommendations: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski_______________________________You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link, Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's a deep dive episode into all things love and relationships with Caitlin's wonderful partner, Danny! Danny and Caitlin talk about how we met, the weirdest things about living together (especially in a pandemic), and answer some listener questions about gender roles, marriage, and resolving conflict. You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link, Caitlin gets a little commission!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow!You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

In honor of BTP's February book club pick Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, Caitlin is so excited to welcome author Angela Chen to the podcast! Caitlin and Angela discuss asexuality as an identity, asexuality and disability, and the nuances of romantic and platonic love. Show NotesAngela's sexuality-related book recommendation: Come As You Are by Emily NagoskiFollow Angela on Twitter @chengelaYou can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through my affiliate link, I get a little something!)Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Between The Pages is delighted to welcome Eva Bloom (@whatsmybodydoing), queer sex educator and self-proclaimed sexuality research nerd, to the podcast for a super fun discussion! Eva talks about common questions she gets on her Youtube channel, compassionate casual sex, and sex during COVID. Show NotesFollow Eva on Instagram @whatsmybodydoingCheck out What's My Body Doing on YouTubeBuy Eva's e-book "A Compassionate Guide to Sexuality and COVID-19"Sign up for Eva's sex research newsletterHoney Play Box's Ultimate Guide to Vibrators videoHow to F*ck Like a Hufflepuff workshop - March 10, 2021Lotus Blooms - local feminist sex shop in Alexandria, VAEva's Why Queer Women Have More Orgasms videoBetween The Pages episode on American Hookup Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon

It's BTP's January Book Club episode! Caitlin chats with Regan Devin about Group by Christie Tate. Regan works for a literary scout and shares changes to the publishing industry due to COVID and some 2021 releases that she's excited about. Then Caitlin and Regan talk about why Regan thought Group would be a good fit for the podcast, working through relationships in your 20s, and their favorite, most visceral moments from Group. Follow Regan @regandevlin or @bookweedsRemember to rate, review & subscribe!Follow BTP on Instagram @betweenthepagespod

*Content Warning*: Mention and some detail on unsafe abortions from 29:38 to 31:00We have a new presidential administration (!!!), so let’s get INTO IT on all things sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice with Beirne Roose-Snyder, Director of Public Policy at the Center for Health And Gender Equity (CHANGE). Beirne is a brilliant thinker and strategist on reproductive rights policy, and she and Caitlin discuss everything from the awful rollbacks of human rights under the Trump administration to the priorities of reproductive health and rights for the Biden administration. Show NotesHow CHANGE was founded The origin of reproductive justiceBad sh*t that happened under the Trump Administration: Commission on Unalienable RightsGeneva Consensus DeclarationThe Global Gag RulePriorities for Biden Administration:Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and JusticeGlobal HER Act to permanently repeal the Global Gag Rule

How do you go about launching your own business as a sex educator? Cameron Glover, Chief Visionary Officer of Successful Sex Ed, is the human to go to for the answer to this question. Caitlin and Cameron talk about Cameron’s work as a business coach for sex educators, how to create inclusive programs, what intentional accessibility means, and where to start if you’re interested in becoming a sex educator.Follow Cameron @thecameronglover on Instagram. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram. Show NotesCameron’s IGTV on Certification in Sex Ed: What You Need To KnowCameron’s digital products available for purchaseEnroll in Sex Ed Business Academy to work with Cameron as coach

Welcome to Season 2 of Between The Pages! Caitlin chats with Christie Tate about her debut memoir Group: How One Therapist And A Circle of Strangers Saved My Life. Christie talks about her experience in group therapy, including learning how to say no, how fighting creates intimacy, and how she went from top of her class in law school and miserable to having intimate relationships, including marriage. Make sure to read Group this month before the BTP book club episode on January 28! Show NotesBig Friendship by Aminatou Sow & Ann FriedmanFind A Therapist tool - Psychology Today

We are doing a Solo Spotlight on alllll the soft things! Caitlin does a round-up of some of her favorite self-care tips and ways to be gentle to yourself during this time. Includes ideas and recommendations for beauty/body, environment, hobbies, community care, and unsexy routine things. Things I mention: The Stripe blog for skincare recommendationsIndie Lee Brightening CleanserOsea Ocean CleanserCocokind Oil To Milk CleanserWeleda Skin Food LightUrsa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C serumCocokind Matcha StickTata Harper Resurfacing MaskLuv ScrubOctavia Gilmore (DMV hairstylist)Kenra hair productsEarring makers: MylaMakes, Marandah Rain earringsDesert DyesCandles: 228 Grant Street, Cashmere candles Desk lightFun puzzles: Whiled puzzles, local bookstore puzzles (like Old Town Books)Care Budget article

I'm thrilled to have Rosie Danan on the show this week! Rosie is the debut author of one of my favorite romances of the year, The Roommate. We chat about the themes tackled in The Roommate, including destigmatizing sex work, centering pleasure, and the importance of understanding our bodies. We also hear more about the sequel The Intimacy Experiment, out in April 2021!

BOOK CLUB EP! Today we chat about The Monster Under The Bed by JoEllen Notte with writer and sex educator Sarah Brynne Holliday. We talk about the origin story of Sarah's blog Formidable Femme, their work with survivors of trauma, and Sarah's foray into writing smutty fiction. Then we get into The Monster Under The Bed: Sex, Depression, and the Conversations We Aren't Having. This book is the most comprehensive look at the intersection of sex and depression that we've ever read, and we felt so seen and validated by the data and experiences shared. There's also so many tips about how to navigate depression in relationship, how to figure out if/what meds are right for you, and how to live a thrilling and fulfilling life in all aspects, including sex if desired.

It's just Caitlin on the mic today, and she gives a little state of the union on the state of sex ed in the U.S. We talk about little joys, sexuality news, and some not-great numbers when it comes to sex ed in schools. Caitlin also answers some listener questions on how to have a career in sex education and sex educators to follow on Instagram. Show NotesGuttmacher Institute data on adolescents and sexual health in the U.S.Cameron Glover's resources for sex educators Jaclyn Friedman's podcast UnscrewedSex Educators To Follow@whatsmybodydoing@thecameronglover@sexpositive_families@sassy_latte@theminoritysexreport@urge_org@siecus@amazeorg

IT’S BOOK CLUB DAY! Caitlin discusses The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth with Alex and Sam from The Bookstagays podcast! We chat about how The Bookstagays came to be, Alex and Sam’s favorite queer books, what we want to see more of in the LGBTQ+ literary world...the gay screaming is real. Then we launch into discussing Cameron Post, which broke our hearts a little in the best way. It’s a coming of age story set in rural Montana in the 90’s, and there’s lots of first love, heartbreak, and finding yourself.*Content warning for discussions of homophobia, conversion camps, and unaccepting family members.* Show NotesFind Alex on Instagram @thebookadvocate and Sam @staxsonstaxsThe BookstaGays (@thebookstagays) was created solely on a whim after Sam and Alex wanted a space to talk about queer books and talk to other queer bookstagrammers. It’s a space dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community where most of our conversations revolve around the importance of representation, intermittent dog barking, squealing with our queer friends, and yelling about all of our gay crushes and theories. We like books, we’re gay, so we put those things together to make a podcast every week!The Bookstagays episode interviewing Meryl Wilsner, author of Something To Talk AboutSam’s fave queer books: CeruleanThe House in the Cerulean SeaSomething To Talk About by Meryl WilsnerJuliet Takes A Breath by Gabby RiveraAlex’s fave queer books:You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah JohnsonCinderella Is Dead by Kalynn BayronNot Your Sidekick trilogy by C.B. LeeHow To Make A Wish by Ashley Herring Blake Queens of Geek by Jen WildeOther fave queer YA picks: We Are Okay by Nina LaCourFelix Ever After by Kacen CallenderEmily M. Danforth has a new book out next month! It’s called Plain Bad HeroinesRemember to rate, review & subscribe! Follow BTP on Instagram @betweenthepagespod

BTP is delighted to welcome NYT best-selling author Sarah MacLean to the podcast! Sarah and Caitlin talk about sex in romance novels (including a very important question re: squirting), reading and writing romance to fight the patriarchy, and a listeners' Q&A from Old Town Books Bad Romance Book Club members. Show NotesThe EW “elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating” articleSarah’s Gracefully Furious merchThe Vagina Bible by Jen GunterSex Ed In RomancePegging Romance Interstitial episode of Fated Mates (Sarah’s podcast)You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria normalizes lubeReading Romance To Fight the PatriarchySarah’s The Bareknuckle Bastards seriesDaring & The Duke episode of Fated MatesRomance Q&ANaughty Brits came out September 15! Sarah wrote a contemporary secret duke short story. Buy it at Old Town Books. Friends To Lovers Interstitial episode of Fated MatesRemember to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and follow Caitlin @bookescait on Instagram.

@kristenlcoates is back! Here’s her amazing romance recommendation round-up: Fake Relationship Trope FavesRed White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonLush Money by Angelina M. LopezThe Earl I Ruined by Scarlett PeckhamWhen A Scot Ties The Knot by Tessa DareBest Intro Romances For New ReadersSarah MacLean’s Rules of Scoundrels series A Rogue by Any Other NameOne Good Earl Deserves a LoverNo Good Duke Goes UnpunishedNever Judge a Lady by Her CoverAlisha Rai’s Forbidden Hearts seriesHate To Want YouWrong To Need YouHurts To Love You More Alisha RaiGlutton For PleasureServing PleasureFave Paranormal SeriesThe Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColeErotic Romance FavesSierra Simone’s New Camelot seriesAmerican QueenAmerican PrinceAmerican KingSierra Simone’s Sinner seriesPriestSinnerOld School Romance FavesThe Secret by Julie GarwoodLord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseWicked Widow by Amanda QuickBest GrovelDevil In Winter by Lisa KleypasCasino HistoricalFrom Duke Til Dawn by Eva LeighOther things we mention: Sarah MacLean & Jen Prokop’s podcast Fated MatesKristen is one of the co-leaders of Bad Romance Book Club, one of the many amazing book clubs hosted by indie bookstore Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA.

In this episode Caitlin is joined by the wonderful @kristenlcoates to discuss all things romance genre, sexuality, and sexy times! Kristen is a brilliant mind, an avid romance reader, and one of the fearless leaders of the Bad Romance Book Club hosted by Old Town Books in Alexandria VA. Caitlin and Kristen talk about their first romance novels (both by the queen Sarah MacLean, of course), gush about BRBC as the best space for thoughtful conversations about romance and sex jokes, as well as wax poetic about the importance of romance as a genre that is pushing the boundaries of patriarchy. Kristen also gets into the difficulties in obtaining print romances for book club and the limitations of the romance publishing industry (it's way too white, y'all). Next episode, Kristen will share her romance recommendation roundup! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Between the Pages @betweenthepagespod on Instagram, and follow Caitlin on @bookescait

Book club ep! Caitlin chats with Aimee Nguyen, brilliant public health professional and photographer, about this month's book club pick: American Hookup by Lisa Wade. They discuss college hookup culture, "catching feelings" and the possibility for empathetic hookups, and the oversexualization of Asian-American women. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow on Instagram @betweenthepagespod

Interview ep! Caitlin chats with Samantha Bauman (@feminisam), an electoral politics professional focused on getting women and people supportive of reproductive choice elected. We talk about Sam’s origin story with politics & choice, supporting local candidates (including their amazing campaign ads), and how to actually help the candidates we want in office - spoiler alert: it includes phone banking, so get on it! Show Notes: Wendy Davis’ filibuster to block restrictive abortion bill in TexasSara Gideon’s campaign adCandace Valenzuela’s campaign adBusy Phillipps opens up about having an abortionSam’s book recommendation: The End of White Politics by Zerlina MaxwellOrganizations to get involved with to elect choice candidates:Planned ParenthoodEMILY’s ListCollective PACFollow on Instagram @betweenthepagespod

Solo ep! Caitlin does a roundup of wonderful Black sex educators to follow, as well as books by Black authors that center sexuality. Shownotes below! SisterSong, what is reproductive justice?Educators: Sex Positive Families | Amaze: the #AskableParent Guide to PornEricka HartSonya Renee TaylorDr. Tracie GilbertBooks: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorReal Life by Brandon TaylorPleasure Activism by adrienne maree brownGet A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertFollow on Instagram: @betweenthepagespod

Welcome to the very first episode of Between The Pages! Our guest today is Jackson Viccora, a brilliant 20-something and (you guessed it) my brother. Jackson serves as our resident "boy guest" as we discuss Peggy Orenstein's book Boys & Sex. We discuss everything from boys and their emotions, porn as sex education, and if there's any salvaging toxic masculinity. CONNECT WITH BTP! Instagram: @betweenthepagespodEmail: betweenthepgspod@gmail.com