SensuElle Podcast

Ari sits down with Therapist and Sex Worker Raquel Savage. Raquel talks about her fantasies, being autistic and on the Ace Spectrum, and educates us about sex work from a labor framework. We also discuss recognizing the signs of abuse, gaslighting, trauma bonding and how to heal from abuse using community and harm reduction.   TW: Mentions of Abuse and S.A. in this episode   Burning Questions answered in this episode: Raquel's fantasy Adult Male performer & her JUICY “best orgasm” story What is whorearchy, FSSW, and trauma bonding? Why the mental health industry is ill-equipped to handle Sex Workers as clients Red flags that signal abusive dynamics (and they aren't so obvious!) How Raquel is redefining sex for herself   Follow Raquel on Instagram and Twitter | Tip Raquel you know where   Donate to Raquel's non-profit Zepp Wellness   Mental Health workers & clinicians, sign up for Raquel's Equitable Care Certification   Check out Raquel's work: RaquelSavage.com   Video version of this episode available on Patreon _________   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram @sensuelle.education   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok or subscribe to our newsletter   If you liked this episode, share it with a friend, and leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps! Want to work 1:1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Book a Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Abortion Rights worker and Sex Educator Irma, CSE (she/her) of Dirty South Sex Ed stops by to talk about all things pleasure and liberation — specifically for Black, Brown, & Indigenous communities and youth. But not before she busts some shocking myths about abortion restrictions since the fall of Roe v. Wade in Summer 2022.  Burning Questions answered in this episode: Why pleasure is an act of radical love for marginalized communities How to feel safe & secure about an abortion procedure Where and how to logistically access abortion in your state or region (USA) How orgasms are integral to her daily self-care routine   Follow Irma + her work on Instagram: @sexedwithirma // @janesdueprocess   Follow Irma on Twitter: @DirtySouthSexEd   More info on abortion availability: https://www.ineedana.com/   Great companion episode: 18. WTF is Reproductive Justice? with Tia (@SlipperyWhenWet)   Extended versions of episodes available on Patreon _________   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram @sensuelle.education   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok or subscribe to our newsletter   Leave anonymous questions for Sexologist Ari to have your questions answered on the podcast __________   Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes with video, and online burlesque classes by Ari: http://www.patreon.com/sensuelle   If you liked this episode, share it with a friend, and leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps! Want to work 1:1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Book a Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Ari chats with Therapist, Somatic practitioner, and Burlesque Performer Nat Vikitsreth, LCSW (aka Crocodile Lightning). Nat shares tools for parents and non-parents to embody social-justice practices in our daily lives. Nat also tells us her story as an Immigrant, Trans Woman, and Academic, fighting the oppressor “from the inside” and how she came home to her body post-transition by doing burlesque.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: What Social Justice Parenting and Decolonized Caregiving can look like How attachment styles play out in our parenting, or self-parenting (yikes) How to know whether your reactions are “adaptive or outdated” How to recover from a messy breakup and self-repair   Nat's 7-week Social Justice Parenting cohort, The “In-Out-N-Through” Program: https://www.comebacktocare.com/learn   Follow Nat/Crocodile, on Instagram: @ComeBacktoCare // @CrocodileLightning   Check out Nat's work: Come Back to Care podcast // Come Back to Care home   Extended version of this episode available on Patreon _________   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram @sensuelle.education   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok or subscribe to our newsletter   Leave anonymous questions about sex, pleasure, and relationships to have your questions answered on the podcast   __________ Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes with video, and online burlesque classes by Ari: http://www.patreon.com/sensuelle   If you liked this episode, share it with a friend, and leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps!   Want to work 1:1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Book a Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

“Rapping and being vulnerable, as a result of releasing music and performing, has encouraged me to step into my truth and step into my power.” In episode 30, Ari sits down with Massage Therapist and Rap Artist, Regina Palmer aka Pottie Pocket. They chat about Regina's experience as a transracial adoptee, unlearning from being Black and Queer in a white family, and her queer self-discovery after moving to the “big city” of the Midwest — Chicago, IL.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: Building up self-love practice that is diligence Healing others' touch aversion through her work as a Massage Therapist The sensual link between music and massage What the next iteration of her rap persona, Pottie Pocket, looks like   Follow our guest, Regina, on Instagram: @therappervegas// @adopteachi   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram: @sensuelle.education   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok   Ask Ari: leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   __________   Resources from this episode   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter or become a SensuElle Patron for more from the SensuElle universe   If you liked this episode, puh-leez share this episode with a friend! Leave another 5-star review on Spotify // Apple Podcasts   Want to work 1:1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

“We all cause harm … but there's a difference between acknowledging/repairing that harm and ignoring it.”   Ari chats with Reproductive Justice Activist and Social Media Expert, Tia, of @Slipp3ryWhenWet. Tia discusses how to set digital boundaries with work as an organizer and Sex Educator in the Southern US, wild online interactions with trolls (and how she claps back), and learning when “main character energy” is just your ego.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: What is a self-managed abortion? More info here How to set self-boundaries and keep support systems in place so that you don't burn out Why you can only keep yourself accountable when you are in community; and defining community for yourself How to self-regulate when faced with online criticism and chaos   Get the EXTENDED version of this episode that includes over 20 minutes of Tia & Ari's advice. Join our Patreon for only $5/month   Follow our guest, Tia, on Instagram: @BeyondRoeCollective // @Slipp3ryWhenWet   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Follow SensuElle Podcast (@sensuellepodcast) on Instagram & TikTok __________   Ask Ari: leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   Join our Patreon for ad-free audio & video episodes, and other patron-only exclusives — like ONLINE BURLESQUE CLASSES! http://patreon.com/sensuelle   If you liked this episode, puh-leez share the episode with a friend! Leave another 5-star review on Spotify // Apple Podcasts   __________   ~ Resources & Mentions ~   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more from the SensuElle universe   Resource Guides (a downloadable PDF w/ research used to design the episode) COMING SOON! Join the Podcast Bestie list to get Resource Guides for FREE   __________   ~ Contact & Support ~   Submit guest proposals, advertising and sponsorship questions, or leave feedback for our team sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   Support us by donating to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity: https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast Want to work 1-on-1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Inquire about a Sensuality Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Ari interviews YouTuber, Sex Educator, and STI Awareness Advocate, Laureen HD • (she/her). Laureen shares how she went from keeping her genital herpes diagnosis a secret to becoming an advocate for living a sex-positive lifestyle with incurable STIs on YouTube. Editor's Note: this is a sensual revisit from episode 19 in honor of our ~Sexual Health Series~ more interviews out soon! Burning Questions in this episode: how to disclose STI status with care and even humor relearning how to date after a positive diagnosis why stigma is the worst symptom of (incurable) STIs how she remains sex-positive and shame-free 8 years after HSV-2 contraction   Laureen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laureenhd/ Laureen on YouTube: http://youtube.com/laureenhd   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Follow SensuElle Podcast (@sensuellepodcast) on Instagram & TikTok __________   Subscribe to the Newsletter and join our community chat on Geneva: https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity   Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity: https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast __________   Show Notes, Resources, and “Gems” from this episode: https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes   Coaching with Ari Antwine, ACS Sexologist: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered on “Ask Ari”: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari

Ari chats with infectious disease nurse & HIV specialist, Evan. Evan & Ari discuss terrible experiences with STI clinics, what a day in the life of HIV panel management looks like for Evan, and the social aspects of care that keep people from seeking the sexual healthcare they deserve.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: Why PrEP & PEP is for everyone, not just those predisposed to HIV contraction/transmission Where and how to find sexual health resources in your area that are often free Why you should be getting an oral and anal swab during an STI panel (and what providers are missing when they don't include this) How to advocate for judgement-free STI testing and symptom management with your healthcare provider   Our guest, Evan, is not on Social Media, but you can follow the links below for more context!   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Follow SensuElle Podcast (@sensuellepodcast) on Instagram & TikTok __________   Subscribe to the Newsletter and join our community chat on Geneva: https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity   Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity: https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast __________   Show Notes, Resources, and “Gems” from this episode: https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes   Coaching with Ari Antwine, ACS Sexologist: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered on “Ask Ari”: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari

Ari interviews Herpes Awareness Advocate & Activist, Courtney Brame. Courtney and Ari chat about how a sex-averse society makes it easier for STI transmission, and Courtney gives advice on how to have casual, safer, communicative sex while being an STI-positive person. Burning Questions answered in this episode: Should you put your herpes status on your dating profile? How to handle rejection from partners after disclosing a positive STI status Why condoms and barrier methods misguide conversations around what's considered “safe” sex What is the STARS method of STI disclosure? How do we uncouple sex from pleasure, and pleasure from our own value to one another? Follow our guest, Courtney, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneybrame_/   ~Other guest links~ Something Positive for Positive People: https://www.spfpp.org/   Courtney's Podcast: https://www.spfpp.org/podcast   Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info: https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes   __________   Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered during “Ask Ari” https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast   __________   Follow SensuElle Podcast on social:   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast   YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle   __________ Mentions in this episode:   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more resources https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter   Follow host Ari Antwine: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Coaching offers from Ari, ACS Sexologist https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Ari interviews Sex Educator and STI testing & minimization activist, Courtney Brame (he/him). Courtney advocates for sex-positive, identity-affirming, stigma-reducing Sex Ed on his platform/podcast, “Something Positive for Positive People”. COurtney shares how he remained sex-positive and empowered after testing positive for Herpes in 2017.   Courtney and Ari chat about changing the conversation from “How many partners have you had?” to “When was your last STI test?”, prioritizing sexual safety and communication in relationships, and Courtney's larger mission of harm-reduction through judgement-free sex education for healthcare providers and those diagnosed “positive” with an STI.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: The difference between HSV1 (oral herpes) & HSV2 (genital herpes) How to navigate stigma, trauma and shame surrounding a positive STI diagnosis How to tell someone you have an STI (*sexually-transmitted infection — NOT ‘disease') Why trust and communication about your testing status is critical to new partnerships What are “Super Gonorrhea” and “Super Chlamydia”?   Follow our guest, Courtney, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtneybrame_/   ~Other guest links~ Something Positive for Positive People: https://www.spfpp.org/   Courtney's Podcast: https://www.spfpp.org/podcast   Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes   __________   Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered during “Ask Ari” https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast   __________   Follow SensuElle Podcast on social:   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast   YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle   __________ Mentions in this episode:   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more resources https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter   Follow host Ari Antwine https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Coaching offers from Ari, ACS Sexologist https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Ari interviews Burlesque performer, model, instructor, and Playboy Playmate Shimmy LaRoux. Shimmy and Ari chat about how religion and Black Southern culture deeply oppressed their sexuality growing up, and what feeling valid as a Bi/Queer person looks like for them now. Shimmy tells us about her day job in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), the agency she finds in striptease, and her path to posing nude for the famous Playboy magazine — spoiler: it involves Shimmy winning the Ms. Burlesque World competition! Burning Questions answered in this episode: What does “doing the work” of advocacy and activism really look like? Is Burlesque considered Sex Work, or is it Sex Work-Adjacent? What is “Sex Work-Adjacent”? Why “the Male Gaze” gives consensual Sex Work & stripping a bad rap Follow our guest, Shimmy Laroux: https://www.instagram.com/playmate_shimmylaroux/ Follow our host, Ari: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ _________ ~ Follow SensuElle Podcast ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast __________ ASK ARI: Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, or previous episode topics: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions: sensuellepodcast@gmail.com If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity: https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast __________ ~ Resources & Mentions ~ Beginner's Guide to Impact Play: https://www.arielleantwine.com/blog/sensual-sex-ed-resource-guide-beginner-impact Episode notes: https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter: https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter Ari's Coaching offers & “Getting Bi” info: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

In Part 2 of an interview with LGBTQ content creator Sky (she/her) of @Femmmeow, Sky and Ari talk about how polyamory works when you aren't centering sex, the similarities for them between platonic and romantic relationships as a Monogamist (Ari) and a Solo Polyamorous Relationship Anarchist (Sky), and how to thrive sensually — in the absence of sex — through self-intimacy.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: Solo Polyamory vs. being Poly and single What is “riding the relationship escalator”? Why queerness doesn't have to center sex or allosexuality   Follow our guest, Sky, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/femmmeow/   Other guest links https://campsite.bio/femmmeow   Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes   __________   Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance be answered during “Ask Ari” https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com   If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast   __________   Follow SensuElle Podcast on social:   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast   YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle Mentions in this episode:   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more resources https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter   Follow host Ari Antwine https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/   Coaching offers from Ari, ACS Sexologist https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

Ari interviews content creator and social activist Sky • (she/her), aka @Femmmeow. In Part 1 of this double-header interview, Sky discusses things that led her to become a polyamorous relationship anarchist and LGBTQ creative; including Complex PTSD from childhood, a sensuality course from @Che.Che.Luna that completely changed her life, and breaking free from being groomed during a toxic monogamous relationship. TW: Ari and Sky have a nuanced conversation about SA or Sexual Assault as well as trauma and abuse. Stay mindful of triggers while listening.   ~ Mentions in this episode ~   Follow Sky on IG https://www.instagram.com/femmmeow/ ~   Sky's links https://campsite.bio/femmmeow ~   Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes ~   Follow Ari https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ ~   Submit advice questions to SensuElle Podcast https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari ~   Coaching offers from Sexologist Ari https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching   ___     Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ ~   Follow SensuElle Podcast on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast ~   Join our community on Geneva https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity ~   Subscribe  on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle

Ari interviews Bisexuality researcher, Sex Tech writer, and sensual intimacy coach, Oli Lipski • (she/her), aka The Queer Sensualist. Oli talks to us about queer theory throughout history, sensual routines that she leans on as a highly sensitive person (HSP), and how losing the ability to orgasm from antidepressants led her to a sensual lifestyle. ~ In this episode ~ Follow Oli on IG https://www.instagram.com/olivlips/ ~ Episode resources, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes ~ Follow host Ari https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ ~ Submit your questions for the podcast https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari ~ Coaching offers from Sexologist Ari https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching ___ Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ ~ Follow SensuElle Podcast on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast ~ Join our community on Geneva https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity ~ Subscribe on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle

Ari interviews Comprehensive Sex Educator Mariah • (she/ella), of Sex Ed Files. Mariah speaks about why sexual trauma, toxic purity culture, and a lack of sex education in her youth steered her toward pleasure-centered and trauma-informed Sex Ed that centers bodily autonomy. ~ In this episode ~ Follow Mariah On IG: https://www.instagram.com/sexedfiles/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexedfiles ~ Episode resources, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes ~ Follow host Ari https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ ~ Ask Ari for advice https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari ~ Coaching offers from Sexologist Ari https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching ___   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ ~ Follow SensuElle Podcast on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast ~ Join our community on Geneva https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity ~ Subscribe  on YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle

Ari interviews Instagram Creator Charmee • (she/her), of Bi Astrology. Charmee talks about the intersectional issues of being a Black Bi Femme on “Beyonce's internet”. Charmee answers burning questions; the many stages to coming out as queer, how to survive a Saturn Return, and why queer dating gets easier once you find queer community. Mentions in this episode: Follow guest Charmee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bi_astrology/ Buy Charmee's book, Confessions of a Bisexual Ask Ari for advice: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari Ari's coaching offers & "Getting Bi": https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching ___ Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok Join our community on Geneva: https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity Videos on YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle

We BACK! That's right — Ari is back in the podcasting chair to update you on ch-ch-changes happening at Sensuelle Podcast. We've got a new live sex advice column, partnerships in sex-positivity, and more ways to engage with the Sensuelle Podcast community! Ask Ari for advice at the link below for a chance to have your question answered on the podcast. Submit guest proposals and sponsor/donor questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com. Ari's coaching offers like “Getting Bi” and 1:1 coaching can be found at ArielleAntwine.com/coaching. Follow Ari Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast Episode Notes: http://www.sensuellepodcast.com/ Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3B1748K Join our community on Geneva: https://bit.ly/SensuelleCommunity Videos on YouTube: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle Ask Ari for advice: https://bit.ly/SensuelleAdvice Ari's coaching offers: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

In Episode 19 of the SensuElle Podcast, host Ari interviews YouTuber, Sex Educator, and STI Positivity Advocate, Laureen HD • (she/her). Laureen shares how she went from keeping her genital herpes diagnosis a secret to becoming an advocate for living with incurable STIs. Laureen answers burning questions about: how to disclose STI status with care and even humor, relearning how to date after diagnosis, why stigma is the worst symptom of (incurable) STIs, and how she remains sex-positive and shame-free 8 years after HSV-2 contraction. Laureen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laureenhd/ Laureen on YouTube: http://youtube.com/laureenhd Follow SensuElle Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast Follow Host Ari: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education Resources & Show Notes: www.sensuellepodcast.com

Episode 18 features Reproductive Justice Advocate and Sex Educator Tia (she/her). Tia and host Ari discuss the effects of anti-abortion legislation like the Texas SB-8 bill or “heartbeat ban”, and how Tia centers Black Sexuality on her platform “Slipp3ry When Wet”. Tia answers Burning Questions; how to have nuanced conversations on abortion, the difference between Reproductive Justice and Reproductive Rights, and why she believes that no sexuality progress can be made unless all communities are involved. Follow our Guest, Tia (Slipp3ry When Wet): https://www.instagram.com/slipp3rywhenwet/ Follow host, Ari: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast Sources & Show Notes: www.sensuellepodcast.com

In Episode 15 of the SensuElle Podcast, Ari interviews Founder + Data Scientist, Michele Abraham(she/her). Michele tells us how about her mission to abolish discrimination as a Black Female Technologist, and the toll this journey has taken on her sensuality. Michele answers burning questions; why the data does not currently exist for the Neurodiverse, Non-traditional, and Accessibility communities in AI we use every day, creating a seat at the table with Holistic AI, and taking care of her sensual side after a career pivot from film to tech. Follow Michele: https://www.instagram.com/micheleatquiver/ Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast Follow Host Ari: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education Show Notes: sensuellepodcast.com

In Episode 12 of the SensuElle Podcast, host Ari interviews a panel of pleasure advocates about their love of porn and how to engage with ethical and inclusive porn. Speakers include writer Shelli Nicole, intimacy coordinator & healer LeoRising Scott, Sex Ed TikToker Valentina Fellina, burlesque performer & SWer Cruel Valentine, and BDSM life coach Domina Chase. They answer Burning Questions; What is their porn origin story? Where can people find ethical and inclusive porn? How do you divest from Big Porn?  

A LIVE podcast interview & giveaway w/ Sex Tech CEO Lora DiCarlo. Week 1 of Pushing Pleasure: A MAY-sturbation series on Clubhouse presented by SensuElle Education x Lora DiCarlo. Editor’s Note: This talk was part of a live podcast series for the drop-in audio app Clubhouse on March 10th, 2020. Bear with the audio, please!

Host Ari is interviewed by the femmes of What Femme!? Podcast in this crossover episode & Season 1 Finale! Ari talks about her work as a Sex Educator and answers burning questions: What's the difference between a Sex Coach and a Sex Therapist, How her sex coaching journey aligns with her sexuality acceptance journey, and what it’s like to work with her in prioritizing your sex life and pleasure. Pronouns: she/her https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast @sensuelleyoga

Ari interviews Danielle Longueville, Founder & Co-Host of What The Femme podcast. Danielle (she/her) opens up about how a trauma-induced Vaginismus (involuntary vaginal tightness) diagnosis shifted her perspective on mental health, accessibility, and the privilege of pleasure. Danielle answers Burning Questions about using therapy and masturbation to heal complex sexual trauma, why Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) and Relationship Anarchy are her jams, and honoring boundaries while developing her queer identity. Follow Danielle:  @thebionicbicon and @wtfemmepodcast  https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast    

Ari interviews queer, non-binary Photographer Danika (she/they) of Flesh and Flora Photography. As a trauma-informed Erotic Portrait Artist, Danika captures raw sensual moments to help clients heal. Danika talks about their start in "nature porn", how disability and body representation informs their work, and answers Burning Questions: What it’s like to create aesthetic pornography, How to create boundaries during intimate photo sessions, and making a safe space for clients to express their sexuality fully. Follow Danika:  @fleshandflora & @feralfarrah

Ari interviews Med Student and Sex Science Researcher Rainey Horwitz, who has a successful instagram page dedicated to shame-free research-led Sex Ed. Ari and Rainey chat about de-stigmatizing sex-specific topics in medicine and how Rainey is making waves for sex-positive conversations in the doctor’s office. Rainey answers burning questions; Why Labiaplasty impacts the ability to orgasm, Is the G-spot a hoax?, Do women get erections?, How to advocate for your sexual health and pleasure. Pronouns:she/her Follow Rainey: https://www.instagram.com/Sexplained.Med/ https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

Ari interviews Dr. Apryl Williams, a sociologist and a professor who studies social media, race, gender, and body size. Dr. Williams has researched online dating extensively, and will include her findings in a forthcoming book! Dr. Williams answers Burning Questions; How algorithms affect who we see on dating apps,The importance of safe spaces and community in the online dating sphere, and What dating apps can do better to protect users from harassment. Guest Pronouns: She/Hers Follow Apryl: https://twitter.com/aprylw https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

Ari interviews Burlesque Queen, Nox Falls, about their journey from Slam Poetry nights in a small-town Texas coffeeshop to becoming one of the industry’s leading voices and award-winning performers. Nox answers Burning Questions; Black Fetishization and how it informs & polarizes their creativity, Emotional Vulnerability vs Physical Vulnerability, How sensuality is key in making fabulous costume lewks, and the importance of research and mentorship in any art form. Guest Pronouns: They, Them(all) Follow Nox: https://www.instagram.com/thenaughtybody/ https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

Host Ari interviews apothecary owner & tarot-reading Head Witch In Charge, Kaitlyn Bonzo of Goddess Gatherings. Kaitlyn spills some “tea” on herbalism, misconceptions of the Magick community, and answers Burning Questions; What a day in the life of a witch with a 9-to-5 is like, How she honors her sensuality with rituals, handmade products, and tarot readings that are approachable for herself and others, Why Audioporn is her favorite kind of sexy stimuli to consume… and to create! Guest Pronouns:She/Hers Follow Kaitlyn: https://www.instagram.com/goddessgatherings/ https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

Ari Antwine interviews advocate, plus-size model, and sensual content creator Carina Shero. Carina enlightens us about Fat Liberation vs Body Positivity, the disproportionate rate & strange ways which Fat bodies are discriminated against i.e. shadowbans, and answers Burning Questions: when to educate the trolls & when/how to block them, where to draw the line between sharing personal or professional content, & what it’s like as a Demisexual babe in a Hypersexualized space—the internet. Guest Pronouns:She/Hers Follow Carina https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

In this episode of The SensuElle Podcast, Ari interviews Professional Tease and “Smut Artist”, Honey Sabina. Honey and Ari chat about transcending sexual trauma through burlesque performance & dance, defining Sex Work, and controlling your sexual narrative. Honey also answers Burning Questions like: What’s it like to create fantasies for others?, How do you establish value and rates for your Sex Work?, and Addressing deal-breakers honestly with a partner. Guest Pronouns: She/Hers Follow Honey https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast  

Join Ari as she interviews Programmer and “E-girl of [her] Dreams”, Siri. Siri and Ari chat about the sexism they’ve experienced working as Women in Tech, Siri’s personalized Teledildonics, homemade sex toy ventures, and answer burning questions: why are men who can’t get dates programming Female sex toys?(#sorrynotsorry Developers), what goes into designing sex tools/toys with diverse Vulva-owners in mind (Lookin’ at you again, Developers), and what is a "God Vagina”? Guest Pronouns:She/Her(s) https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast

Welcome to the SensuElle Podcast with host Ari Antwine. A podcast about women changing the conversation surrounding sensual expression & sexual empowerment.  Episodes coming October 2020 so subscribe today.  https://www.arielleantwine.com/podcast-coming-soon