RiseUp with Chicken and Dragon

How much sex is enough? Or more importantly, how much sex do we need? Is it even possible to put a number on something so intimate?

We were inspired by the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" to do a podcast episode on the impact that social media has on literally everything we do and how we interact with ourselves and the world around us. This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

They stir sexual your sexuality and enhance sexual arousal. But, how do you incorporate them into your sex life with your partner? We also share and talk about common sexual fantasies.

Anyone who’s ever received or sent a text message knows how easily the medium lends itself to misinterpretation. Some people overcompensate for this by spiking their missives with exclamation points. Others rely on GIFs. Or emojis. Or a jaunty combination of all three. But do these accoutrements make any difference at all? Turns out, they do! (Christina Perez, Vogue, 2017). www.chickenanddragon.com

Ever been on an awkward first date? Of course you have! It happens to all of us. The combination of anticipation, expectation, nervousness, and trying to make a good first impression is a recipe for disaster at times - especially in these days of dating apps and Tinder.

When people marry, they’re usually in love and happy to be tying the knot. But after that, things tend to change. On average, couples’ satisfaction with their marriage declines during the first years of marriage and, if the decline is particularly steep, divorce may follow. The course of true love runs downhill. And that’s before you factor in what happens when it’s time to start buying a carseat and diapers. So, what really happens after kids, and what can you do about it?

How do you know that you've found "the one"?

Human sexuality has become far more prominent in modern culture over the past few decades, and as the subject becomes less taboo, so do many practices associated with it. Sex toys have been a part of the sexual experience in many cultures as far back as the ancient Roman Empire and beyond. In more recent times, the use of vibrators and other devices was common, but no one really talked about it - Lifestyles.com We are thrilled to have Dr. Stacy Friedman on the show, to help break some of those deep-rooted beliefs that many hold around sex toys. On this episode she discusses why there should be no shame around using sex toys, how to incorporate them into playtime, and recommends some good toys for couples.

It's intimate, it's sexy, it's personal. Why oral sex is so taboo. And how to incorporate it into your relationship to create more closeness.

The word "polyamory" comes from the Greek root "poly," meaning "many," and the Latin root "amor," meaning "love." Quite literally, it means "many loves" — being romantically involved with multiple people at the same time. In this episode we speak to certified sex coach, Lex, about polyamory and what exactly it is. And no, Chicken and Dragon are not polyamorous - we just love to make sense of things.

Not all S and M is sexual and not all BDSM is about whips and chains. We speak to Master Severyn Kain, a Pro-Dom, who helps us bust some misconceptions about this very misunderstood community of people.

By better understanding the role you play in your relationship, you can create a more grounded and satisfying bond between you and your partner. Chicken and Dragon discuss the importance of roles in the relationship and why suppressing our natural roles are detrimental to our own self-worth and the relationship we are in.

From the vault --> the best of Chicken and Dragon. Dragon shares his "RiseUp" morning routine.

In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating complex times and coming to each other's emotional rescue. We also discuss the importance of looking at conflict in a relationship as a way to grow stronger.

Revisited: Who we are and why you should listen to our show.