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Deadair Dennis Maler kicks off the first live taping of "So What Do You Really Do?" at Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans with a bang, spilling the beans on the podcast's origins, the inspiration behind its confusing name, and a few of his own past day jobs. Then, he welcomes two hilarious New Orleans natives: comedian and actress Rosie Tran, who shares her journey from bullied kid to standup star, and writer and podcaster Meryl Klemow, who dishes on how her parents tricked her into going to college. Together, they explore the world of podcasting, its impact on society, and the surprising ways it's connected them to their hometowns. Don't miss this hilarious and insightful live taping! Subscribe to So What Do You Really Do? and leave a comment below sharing your favorite moment from the episode.

Jessica Drake is an award-winning American pornographic actress, writer, director, speaker, and sex educator. As a self-identified global humanitarian, it is jessica's time invested in healing, working alongside, and educating the public of which she is most proud. Jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today's top adult stars in her self-directed, written, and produced “Jessica Drake's Guide to Wicked Sex” series. Each edition intentionally addresses a different aspect of human sexuality and has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards. While Jessica is certainly a performer at heart, her passion for sex education, advocacy, and inclusion is just as potent. Her work as a public speaker takes her around the world, presenting at expos, retail outlets, and universities such as USC. Here, she speaks about sex, romance, and communication. Jessica also continues to be a paramount voice for sex workers globally; speaking at the Let Us Survive March, a rally for sex worker rights, and serving as a continuous sponsor of CatalystCon, one of the first summits for sex workers.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Jessica drake to talk about some of the myths around the porn industry, the stigma faced in the industry, and how to encourage porn literacy. We also talk about the link between porn and masturbation, why we should be using lube, and Jessica does a word association activity. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:07] A bit about Jessica. [06:08] Busting myths about the porn industry. [12:34] The stigma. [15:28] What is porn literacy? [18:21] A word association exercise. [24:37] The link between porn and masturbation. [32:22] Jessica's final thoughts.   Quotes: “If people are talking badly about you, that's on them.” [13:47] “One of the benefits of porn is, it can often normalize a type of sexual behavior for people.” [21:34] “Find what feels good and repeat.” [29:16]   Connect with jessica drake Website:            jessicadrake.com.                         www.guidetowickedsex.com. Twitter:              @thejessicadrake. Instagram:          @jessicadrake. OnlyFans:          @jessicadrake.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Fleshlight.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don't forget to subscribe.

When it comes to sex and kink, do you need to experience *everything* to know what actually turns you on? Internationally-recognized speaker, writer, coach and sexual communication expert Marcia B feels that in order to be sure, she'll need to give it her best shot - and her methodical attempts at anonymous sex, watersports and BDSM adventures lead to sexual certainty (and a great story). I mean, how do you really know unless you try? #Curious #Vocabulary #DataPoints #HotOrNot   Song: ‘Follow your Arrow' (Kacey Musgraves)   About the Storyteller:   Marcia B is an internationally-recognized speaker, writer, coach and expert on sexual communication, relationships and women's empowerment. Her primary mission is to help women and the people who love them to overcome shame and get in touch with what they truly want – romantically, sexually and relationally – even if it's off the beaten path. You can find her online at www.AskingForWhatYouWant.com   Episode links:   WORKSHOP: I'll be teaching my new 2 hour workshop ‘Storytelling to get the Sex you Want' on Saturday, December 3rd (11 AM - 1 PM PST). I can teach you how to turn a personal story into a proven way to connect on dating sites, to break the ice, engage with new people (and it's a fun activity for friends to do together). The workshop is only $29, so invite a friend and spread the word!  Tickets are at https://STGTSYW.eventbrite.com   Beducated: Beducated is offering folks a whopping 60% off a yearly subscription - their BIGGEST discount of the year - for Black Friday!  What is Beducated? It's the Netflix of Sexual Wellness, and they're the  #1 online platform for sexual health & happiness. Remember, we're nearly at the end of the month so act now: You can get 60% off Beducated's yearly pass for November ONLY with my code, DIXIE. Just go to http://beducate.me/pd2245-dixie or to https://beducated.com/ and use coupon code DIXIE and your 60% off will be locked in for life!          Like a Kitten:  As the holidays approach, are you looking for a thoughtful gift for your partner or friend that will skyrocket their sex life? Look no further than Like A Kitten; Like A Kitten offers 24 creatively-themed boxes for any occasion that will encourage you to play in ways that you never imagined before. And Right now, Like A Kitten is offering Bawdy Storytelling's listeners 15% off! Just go to https://likeakitten.com/dixie OR enter code DIXIE at checkout.    This week is Giving Tuesday, and while you're showing your support for small businesses that you love, please consider a donation to Bawdy Storytelling. Your gift of any amount will help us keep our head above water this winter, while live shows are on pause and income is sparse. Our donation links are:   Venmo: Venmo.com/BawdyStorytelling Paypal: paypal.me/bawdystorytelling Zelle: BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com CashApp: $DixieDeLaTour   Every single donation helps. THANK YOU!   Another way to help: Ongoing support on Patreon. As a Bawdy Patreon member, your monthly support for Bawdy's important work ensures that our podcast, live shows and livestreams can continue. Join Bawdy's Patreon now and you'll get exclusive Patreon-only rewards, and my eternal gratitude. Become a Member now at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy   Wanna work one-on-one with Dixie? Want to learn to tell a compelling, relatable story? I can help you dig deep, gain understanding and communicate with clarity. Whether it's getting onstage, writing a memoir, creating a podcast, or learning brand storytelling for your business, I've got experience and can help. Email me at BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com and let's make it happen.   Bawdy Got Me Laid perfume, Bawdy Butter & more: Dixie has created her own fragrance: You'll love #BawdyGotMeLaid perfume, scented with golden honey, amber, ylang ylang, and warm vanilla. There's also our (scented or unscented) creamy Bawdy Butter, Hair & Bawdy Oil, & more. Bawdy Got Me Laid Merchandise means you can deliver your own great smelling Motorboats while supporting Dixie and Bawdy. Get yours today at https://bawdystorytelling.com/merchandise   Check out our Bawdy Storytelling Fiends and Fans group on Facebook - it's a place to discuss the podcast's stories with the storytellers, share thoughts with your fellow listeners, & help Dixie make the podcast even better. Just answer 3 simple questions and you're IN! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360169851578316/ ProTip: Subscribe to the Bawdy Storytelling email list & you'll be notified of all upcoming storytelling workshops, livestreams, podcasts, live shows and Special Events first at https://bawdystorytelling.com/subscribe   Thank you to the Team that makes this podcast possible! Team Bawdy is:   Podcast Producer: Roman Den houdijker Sound Engineer: David Grosof Archivist / Video: Joe Moore Bawdy Livestream pre-show video by Donal Mooney Live-streaming by Ty McKenzie and Rubeun Tan Storytelling support by Mosa Maxwell-Smith & Bawdy Creator & Podcast Host Dixie De La Tour & Thank you to Pleasure Podcasts. Bawdy Storytelling is proud to be part of your sex-positive podcast collective!    Tags:   Cupid safer sex negotiations limits mind sex educator pretty emotional roller coaster tent pillow lips awkward girl sleeping air mattress stranger watching dress off genital focused hall of fame wakes kisser score smart gorgeous cock good kisser orgasms leg cramps toes curl cuddling experience great crappy attracted talk brain event communication visit Thanksgiving Friendsgiving rockstar CatalystCon emotions type straight heavy masochist humiliated beaten nice person play beaten humiliated sexuality methodical long term relationship in love sweet emotionally in tune date hot tub naked talk politics history geeky make out sleep pee shower reasonable hot making out hard-on stroking connected repeat one night stand sexual vocabulary slutty friends understanding processing teaching class Fetlife profile online dating bastions literary masterpieces laughing intrigued quoting Midori twue dominate dominant fantasy anonymous sex profile picture backlit shaded complicated series On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdystorytelling/ Like us at www.Facebook.com/BawdyStorytelling Join us on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/46341 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Watch us on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BawdyTV Find out about upcoming Podcast episodes - & Livestreams - at www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe  

Ep.184-Dr. Hernando Chaves and I talk about the sexual shame, importance of Sex Ed and consent education at all ages, choosing partners who are a good fit, and the sometimes difficult evolution of an individual within a relationship. This week's Consent Corner focuses on Emotional Intelligence & Consent Comprehension from my book The Consent Guidebook (www.TheConsentGuidebook.com). About Dr. Hernando: Dr. Hernando Chaves holds a B.A. in psychology from University of California Santa Barbara, a M.A. in marital and family therapy from University of San Diego, and a D.H.S. doctorate in human sexuality from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA specializing in intimacy/relational difficulties, sexual concerns/dysfunctions, and with sexual minority communities (LGBTQ, BDSM, fetish, sex work, nonmonogamy), Dr. Chaves is a psychology and sexuality professor at East Los Angeles College and Pepperdine University, presented at various academic institutions including Alliant, Cal Lutheran, CSULB, NYU, Pepperdine, USC, USD and conferences/shows such as AASECT, AVN/AEE, Catalystcon, SSSS, SHE and a Western Region past president and board of directors member for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. He has written/consulted for 14 instructional media sex education projects, co-host for Penthouse's Sex Academy instructional series, and BaDoinkVR virtual reality sex therapy instructional video. Dr. Chaves has written for AskMen.com, Sexpert.com, a contributing author to the International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality, contributed/featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Marie Claire, Bustle, Vice, Maxim, Mens Health, The Daily Star, Esquire, and Alternet, as well as radio and podcast appearances on Sirius XM, 96.3FM, Playboy radio, Sex Nerd Sandra, Sex Out Loud, and Sex with Emily. www.DrHernandoChaves.com

Ep.181-On this episode, Sex Educator, Speaker, and Event Host Dirty Lola and I talk about her Sex Ed variety show 'Sex Ed A Go-Go', the importance of making Sex Ed more accessible, a recent 80 year-old client, and the healing that happens when helping clients work though a range of experiences. In the Consent Corner, we focus on the the basics of respecting boundaries from Chapter 1 of The Consent Guidebook www.TheConsentGuidebook.com About Dirty Lola: Dirty Lola started her journey into sex education by sharing her personal discoveries in the kink and polyamory worlds through the internet. From there, she became interested in the stigma, shame, and lack of accurate and accessible sex education available, and started sharing her exploits with her friends in her living room after parties. Once she amassed a following, she was encouraged to do something with her popularity, and started Sex Ed A Go Go. Lola has spent over 10 years kicking ass and using her platform to encourage a warm, no holds barred approach to body and sex positivity. She has presented her brand of sex education and positivity at a variety of events and venues, including Catalyst Con, SHE, GKE, Baruch College, and UNM. When she isn’t on the road and spreading the sex positive gospel, you can find her peddling chic sex toys and running workshops at Shag Brooklyn.

What makes great sex? This question crosses all of our minds, yet everyone seems to have a different answer. The episode is a real two-fer that dives into this question. The first part features Jimanekia Eborn, a hilarious sex ed teacher and expert in supporting people who have experienced sexual trauma. She gives us her opinion on great sex and advises us as to how to have the best time at play parties, how to find a sex partner if you're shy, and what to do if you've been sexually abused. The second part is a deep dive into what makes great sex according to my mom and me. We talk about sexual stamina, premature ejaculation, and penis size. To find out more about Jimanekia Eborn's work, check out her website www.sewjim.com and the organization she directs, MoreThanNo.org. You can also follow her on Instagram @jimanekia. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Smiling Dick! If you'd like to last longer (or if you'd like your partner to), check out their Prolong device and climax control training program at smilingdick.com. Make sure to enter promo code "MOM" at checkout for 15% off. Join me, as I train my way to a smiling dick!  As always, please let us know your thoughts on this episode and if you have any responses as to what makes great sex. Leave us a voicemail or text us at (YES)-TEXT-MOM, or (937)-839-8666. We'll try to include your message in our Monday Morning After Show! Thank you for all the love over the past 140+ episodes. We couldn't do it without you. If you'd like to support the show, consider funding our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sextalkwithmymom. Also, thank you to Catalyst Con for offering us the opportunity to record this interview. Get close with us on social at: Facebook/Instagram - @SexTalkWithMyMom Twitter - @SexTalkPodcast Website - www.SexTalkWithMyMom.com With love, KarenLee and Cam 

Dirty Lola lives up to her name! If you've ever felt awkward talking dirty or just want to know how to boost your game, this episode is for you! Dirty Lola is redefining the word SLUT and she teaches us how to dirty talk like a pro. Let us know your questions or comments about this episode. Do you have any dirty talk tips or stories? Leave us a voicemail or text (YES) TEXT-MOM. We'll feature your responses on our Monday Morning After Show! If you enjoyed hearing from Dirty Lola, check her out on socials @dirtylola. Peep her show at SexEdAGoGo.com. Thank you for all the love over the past 130+ episodes. If you'd like to support the show, consider funding our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sextalkwithmymom. We'd be very grateful! A big thank you to Catalyst Con for putting together an awesome sex conference where we can chat with experts like Dirty Lola! Get close with us on social at: Facebook/Instagram - @SexTalkWithMyMom Twitter - @SexTalkPodcast Website - www.SexTalkWithMyMom.com With love, KarenLee and Cam 

A fair critique of most sex positive gatherings, especially sexuality conferences, is that they are predominantly white. Over the years, significant progress has been made, and PolyDallas Millennium this July 13-15 is on the forefront of programming diversity and encouraging wider ranges of voices. Tonight Ruby Bouie Johnson joins Cooper S. Beckett, Dylan Thomas, Dirty Lola, Dr. Liz Powell, and Mike Joseph to discuss increasing diversity in sexual discussion, sex therapy, and sex positive spaces.   You can support us while you buy great sex toys and products from our favorite online retailer SheVibe at lifeontheswingset.com/shevibe. Help support Life on the Swingset continue to make podcasts, and put on live panels and shows into the future! Throw us a dollar (or a few) each time we release an episode on Patreon! Your support will also get you invited to a private chat system with other Swingsetters, and give you the opportunity to join live podcast recordings. The best FREE thing you can do to support us is leave us a five-star review. Come to our review gateway, then copy and paste your review into iTunes or Stitcher! Also, follow us on Spotify! Android Users: Download and review our Android App! Leave us a comment on this post or at contact@lifeontheswingset.com or leave us a voicemail at 573-55-SWING (573-557-9464). You can now order Cooper's novel Approaching The Swingularity, his previous novel A Life Less Monogamous, or his memoir My Life on the Swingset: Adventures in Swinging & Polyamory as an ebook, paperback, or audiobook. Use promo code SWINGSET at coopersbeckett.com to save 10%. Help Dylan edit by buying him something from his Amazon Wishlist!     Intro and Outro Music: Muzzy - New Age (feat. Celldweller) Review Music: Haywyre - Sculpted Mike Joseph's Music: Falcon Funk - Catnip Trip (Perkulat0r Remix) Dr. Liz Powell's Music: Summer Was Fun - Hold On (feat. Q'AILA)   Our 2017 THEME comes courtesy of Vlad Lucan and his track: Reverse!       Our Desire 2018 Advertisement includes music by ローマンRoman titled: Bikini, off the Paradise album. These tracks are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) license.       Cooper S Beckett Dylan Thomas Dr. Liz Powell Mike Joseph Dirty Lola  

I recently received a request from one of our Ignite Intimacy listeners to have a conversation focused on ageism and dating. This woman is in her mid-60’s and has been experiencing some dating challenges based on her age.   In response I reached out to former guest, Walker Thornton, who is an expert, advocate and author focused on women’s sexuality. I knew she’d have some juicy tips and insights for us!   Join Walker and I as we dive into the topic of ageism, online dating, sex and communication. Walker shares some key tips for how to stay safe when engaging with online dating and how to explore and engage with potential partners that align with your desires and values.    About Walker:   Walker Thornton is a sex educator, speaker, and sexual health writer. Her mission is to help women embrace their sexuality in a way that feels comfortable at each stage of life. Her writing has appeared on the American Sexual Health Association website, Huffington Post, Better After 50, Senior Planet, and other sites. She is the Sexual Health Columnist for Midlife Boulevard and writes about midlife sexuality at Kinkly.com. Walker currently serves on the Sexuality and Aging Consortium of Widener University’s Leadership Committee. She has presented at the Sexuality and Aging Symposium, CatalystCon, and in other venues across the country.   Connect with Walker:   Connect with Walker: Website  Facebook  Instagram    Resources:   SeniorPlanet.org

Kevin Patterson discusses his soon-to-be-released new book, Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamory 0:00 Introduction and host chat Under 18? Stop listening now and visit http://www.scarleteen.com 1:30 Announcements Solo Poly Con is in Seattle in April with early bird pricing until January 31 #sopoco18 Take the Relations Decisions Lab survey and click Participants>Open Relationship survey if you are currently monogamous and looking to open up your relationship Lush’s Polyamory bath bomb 5:15 Interview: Kevin Patterson Poly Role Models blog Love’s not color blind: race and representation in poly and other alternative communities New York Times Magazine article Poly Role Models Facebook page with all the book tour events He’ll be at Poly Living Philadelphia, Playground Conference in Toronto, CatalystCon, Poly Dallas Millennium and have stops in Portland, Olympia, Seattle, Vancouver IndieGoGo to get the book early and support the book tour! Enter to win your advance copy of Love’s Not Color Blind! Click on the Love’s Not Color Blind book tour, click the Share button to share it as a public post, and write a post to share it with your friends to enter! Find Kevin on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 27:25 Feedback A listener calls in response to episode 517 to share a rare but serious danger of HSV 31:00 How to make this podcast better Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email polyweekly@gmail.com and attach an audio comment or call the listener comment line at 802-505-POLY. Friend us on Twitter or Facebook, leave a comment here. Check out Poly Weekly podcasts at polyweekly.libsyn.com. Share this with a friend or write an iTunes review!  Our intro and outro music is courtesy of Pacemaker Jane, “Good Suspicions.”

To some, the term “social justice” is a dirty word. But to others, it means “basic human decency” and should be everyone’s default setting. When it comes to dating, relationships, sex, or navigating sexual sub-communities it’s important. It can make or break your dating and sex life. But how and why do things like race, gender, ability, size, etc, affect getting laid? Sex is just sex, right? Not necessarily. This week’s guest, Dirty Lola, explains why your dick (or whatever genitals you happen to have) should care about social justice. Guest bio Dirty Lola is a storyteller, edutainer, sex educator, sex toy peddler, and the creator and host of the live sex Q&A and variety show and podcast Sex Ed A Go-Go. During the last six years, she has shared her distinctive brand of kickass body and sex-positivity and her personal journey into the kink and polyamorous lifestyles with the masses on and off stage. Lola has taken Sex Ed A Go-Go across the country from New York City to Los Angeles and beyond. She has presented at various conferences and expos such as Catalyst Con, Woodhull, The Sex Expo, and AVN, and during sex week at Baruch College, Hofstra University and the University of New Mexico. When she’s not hosting Sex Ed A Go-Go or teaching folks about pleasure, kink polyamory and sex positivity you can find her behind the counter at Shag, a sex shop in Brooklyn. Episode 6 topics  Donald Trump talking about sex to Boy Scouts, our favorite sex toys, racial dating preferences, POC representation in the media, 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, cultural trauma, growing up black, pickup artists/PUA, mixed chick problems, BDSM & polyamory, racial ambiguity, body size acceptance, being the only black person in the room, sugar daddies, Splenda daddies, light skinned privilege, sex club rules & inclusivity, Kevin Patterson, being fetishized for your race, how to get dates on OKCupid, how NOT to get dates on OKCupid, how to become a sex educator, titty pics, negging, white privilege, South Carolina, Mollena Williams-Haas, internalized racism, having a woke partner Episode 6 links & info Dirty Lola Instagram Dirty Lola Twitter To book Lola for workshops, bachelorette parties or her infamously funny and educational Sex Ed A Go-Go send requests to Lola@SexEdAGoGo.com Episode 6 links Sponsor/Promotional information: American Sex Podcast iTunes Giveaway Win a Fun Factory Darling Devil Silicone Vibrator and Hybrid Battery Kit valued at $110! How? Review and/or subscribe to American Sex Podcast on iTunes during the month of September.  Screenshot both and email it to americansexpodcast@gmail.com to be entered in the contest.   Winners selected by random computerized drawing 10/2. Must be 18+ and live in the contiguous 48 states to win. More details on the giveaway page. Castle Megastore's 30th Anniversary Celebration Contest Week 2 Castle Megastore has been helping customers with romance and fun for 30 years! To celebrate they’re running a contest for the whole month on September. Every Purchase you make in store or online will automatically enter you in the the contest. There will be 6 winners at each location for a total of 102 winners. The winners will receive a mystery gift from either We-Vibe, Fun Factory, Clandestine Devices, System JO, Jopen or Lelo. All prizes are valued over $100! The 30th Anniversary Celebration contest runs September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. Prize drawings will be held October 2, 2017. Entry with Every Purchase You’ll automatically be entered into the contest with every purchase you make, NO MINIMUM! So if you make a $5 purchase or a $100 purchase you’ll be entered. No form to fill out to enter online. In Stores: you’ll need to give your email at checkout so that they can contact you if you win. If you have already provided your email from previous purchases, then you’re already in their system and you’ll be entered in the contest. One entry per purchase per visit, but if you make 5 purchases within the month of September, you be entered into the contest 5 times. Castle Megastore's 30th Anniversary Month Long Specials All Month Long: $30 for 30 days Toy Rack Online & in stores sale 10 for $30 Panties (in stores only) 8 for $30 Plus Size Panties (in stores only) 5 for $30 DVDs *3 for $20 Dvds and $9.99 titles only (in stores only) Weekly sale 9/8-9/14 30% off Mighty Wands & Champions Dual Density Silicone Dildos 30% off in-store purchases of Dreamgirl Packaged Lingerie 20% off Castle Megastore.com purchases every day of the year for our fans with code SUNNY (limited restrictions apply)

Listener AJ asks what are the political struggles of the poly movement today. 0:00 Introduction and host chat Under 18? Stop listening now and visit http://www.scarleteen.com 1:00 Announcements LustyGuy and Kevin Patterson cohost We were listed as one of the Eight Most Inventive, Informative and Titillating Sex Podcasts by Indie Wire! 3:30 Topic: What are the real political struggles of the poly movement today, and what should they be? Listener AJ writes in to ask if being considered a target by marketers and being included in the legal system should really be the goals of the poly movement. “Do we really desire inclusion in the system we already have?” they question, along with questioning what are the real struggles of the poly movement today and what we can learn from the LGBTQ resistance movements. Find Kevin as Poly Role Models on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Tumblr blog Support Kevin at http://patreon.com/polyrolemodels He’ll be at CatalystCon speaking on race and sex-positive parenting How to make this podcast better Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email polyweekly@gmail.com and attach an audio comment or call the listener comment line at 802-505-POLY. Friend us on Twitter or Facebook, leave a comment here. Check out Poly Weekly podcasts at polyweekly.libsyn.com. Share this with a friend or write an iTunes review!  Our intro and outro music is courtesy of Pacemaker Jane, “Good Suspicions.”

Wicked Pictures performer, director and humanitarian, Jessica Drake, and Good Vibrations very own Sex Toy Santa, Andy Duran, joined Lola on stage at Catalyst Con Midwest in Chicago on April 2nd for a special installment of Sex Ed A Go-Go. We were honored to be asked to be a part of Ccon Studios. Recording with [...]

Boy, do we have a lot to talk about this month.......   Keeping up with The Joneses- A dinner and a "hot" hot tub date;  a night out in Miami; the dreaded vanilla cruise; an awesome house party.. Discussion Topic- Our thoughts on CatalystCon- a conference described as a "melting pot of sexuality" Snapshots- Mrs Jones finds a good use for both hands and Mr Jones gets an eyeful....   Listeners Q&A- Do we think we could just "pull the plug" on the lifestyle and be happy?   Mentioned in this episode: Catalyst Con East 2015 The Curious Couple for the Curious Ear Dr Zhana Vrangalova The Private Gym Life on the Swingset- Live at CatalystCon East Ending the Sexual Dark Age- Live at CatalystCon East   Music licensed through BMI: Me & Mrs Jones- Billy Paul I'm in Miami Bitch- LMFAO Picture- Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow Mr Jones- Counting Crows This month's question: Could you and your partner  pull the plug on the lifestyle and be happy?  Let us know at wegottathing@gmail.com

Dee Dennis joins us to talk about CatalystCon, a conference created to inspire exceptional conversations about sexuality. Follow @DeeDennis and @CatalystCon on Twitter Enter code "DARKAGE" at registration for 10 bucks off! Please take a few moments to fill out a demographic survey to support the show by helping us get the best sponsors, and also make sure we have advertising that's most likely to be relevant to you. The request for an email address is TOTALLY OPTIONAL, so feel free to NOT provide your email if you prefer. Also, please remember that this is a demographic tool provided by a vanilla establishment, and as such is not particularly flush with the range of options that our listeners would expect from a survey we actually created. Show Links: CatalystCon Website Ending The Sexual Dark Age On Facebook-Please "LIKE" Audience Demographic Survey (Please take a moment to respond) Show Website: SexualDarkAge.com

In this week’s Podcast, Emily takes her show on the road.. Literally! Joined by two leading experts in the sex therapy field, Emily records this show live from Catalyst Con, a conference created to inspire exceptional conversations about sexuality. Whether because they are the uneducated or just plain uncomfortable, people treat sex like the elephant in the room. No one talks about what’s going on between the sheets. But if you can’t talk about it with your doctor, or even with the person you’re having sex with, how the hell can it ever get better? This show is all about breaking down your sexual barriers and opening up those lines of communication to pave the way to amazing sex!   Up first is Dr. Hernando Chaves, renowned sex therapist and sexy professor. He and Emily discuss many of the sexual roadblocks that men and women face, including body image, stamina and being too stuck in their own heads. Then Emily sits down with popular love-and-sexologist Ava Cadell, here to tackle the most common question she gets asked: How can couples keep the passion alive?   From anal sex to penis insecurities to the bowl of sex toys on Hernando’s table, this show touches on the things we’re all too shy to talk about. Don’t miss it!

Striking while the iron is cold: should you bring in a new poly partner when your current partner agreed to it years ago and you've become distant in the meantime? Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly

Poly Weekly live at CatalystCon West with special guests Reid Mihalko and Charlie Glickman! Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly

After the explosive finale of last March's CatalystCon East, we bring Dee Dennis back on the show to discuss how hard it often is to get a dialog going about sex without having dissent everywhere. We try to parse the value of community vs being snarky, and Cooper drops the shocking revelation that sometimes he is controversial.

I am a blithering fangirl for Siouxsie Q’s podcast The Whorecast – in many ways, it continues to inspire me to make YAPIT. When Siouxsie and I met at Catalyst Con, we tumbled into predestined JournHOlist/whorenalist love at first sight. We snuggled up with Siouxsie’s prized My Little Pony blanket and Frederick the Bear for a very personal discussion of Age Play. What is the erotic appeal of a consenting adult pretending to be younger than she actually is? Siouxsie was brave enough to open up to me about the Little Girl part of her identity, and how being Little affects her sexuality, her creativity, and her emotional life. I also got to learn what it was like to win San Francisco’s Little Ms Little contest! LISTEN:

In our continued commitment to post-modernity, Episode 6, “Why Are People Into Exhibitionism?!” with very special guest Carol Queen was recorded live in front of an audience at Catalyst Con East last March … which means that Tina and Dr. Queen talked about the love of having sex in front of other people in front of other people. Of course, Exhibitionism is about more than getting off on being watched while you fuck. It’s about all kinds of arousal that comes from all kinds of being seen. As Tina and Carol explored, it can be about dressing up and showing off, making money by dancing naked, or sending someone a picture of your genitals in the mail. And of course, where would exhibitionists be without voyeurs like our live audience and listeners like you? Listen in as Tina riffs on all this and more with her hero, a legend in her own time, Dr. Queen. Discussed: The Lusty Lady, consent, talking to yourself while masturbating, putting on a show, getting... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The past two episodes have been live recordings in front of an audience of folks anxious to listen to us talk about non-monogamy and swinging. Our “toury-ness” has brought us to San Francisco, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Milwaukee. On the road we’ve learned about our audience, we’ve learned about ourselves. Tonight on Life on the Swingset, the podcast, we talk about what it has taught us, why we continue to meet, and the importance and risks associated with gathering with fellow sex geeks and educators. We also spend some time reconnecting since, in the world of cons and presentations, time flies right by. Slots for our "The Swingset Takes Desire 2014" trip are open! Visit http://www.lifeontheswingset.com/the-swingset-takes-desire-2014/ to join us!

Sex positive blowout at CatalystCon--the full report! Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly

Our second trip to CatalystCon in 2013 yeilded our best audience yet, and our most cohesive discussion on what Progressive Swinging truly means. We discuss the importance of community, coming out if you can, safety, and fun, as well as learning about yourself and your partner(s). From the Catalyst Con program Sex with Benefits: Progressive SwingingCooper Beckett, Ginger Bentham, Dylan Thomas, Shira B. Katz#cconswing No longer content to be the pervy cousin of “more enlightened” forms of non-monogamy, swingers all around the world are redefining what ethical non-monogamy means to them. As the cultural footprint of non-monogamy grows, swingers are opening themselves up beyond the former key parties and “wife swapping” and finding themselves with wonderful benefits: relationships. Swingers everywhere are asking for “friends first” and “no one night stands,” developing relationships that offer comfort, community, safety, and validation. This practice of allowing and embracing deeper emotional connections among playmates has become a phenomenon that has landed progressive swinging somewhere between the swinger sex club score and long-term polyamorous relationships. Cooper, Ginger, Dylan, & Shira from Life on the Swingset discuss taking back the term swinging, and growth toward the sexiest of futures.

We chat with Dee Dennis, organizer of Catalystcon (where you will be able to find the entire gang) who describes her origins and struggles to create one of the biggest sex-positive conferences. You can follow her on twitter @DeeDennis. The captain explains our Bliss-Cruises by catamaran. Contact us for more information. Bonus: We hear from […] The post 15: Dee Dennis on Catalystcon appeared first on Bliss Bringers.

Stealthy Diva tells us about some secrets of sacred sexuality and sexual healing.  Moving orgiastic energy through the body brings us back to Claudia's "A touch of magic" mind-altering massage in Cancun. The Luscious Lab makes a 15-minute O breakthrough that makes it even better! And we talk about Catalyst Con (we are going!).   […] The post 14: Stealthy Diva, Sacred Sexuality, a Touch of Magic, and More 15-Minute O appeared first on Bliss Bringers.

Nick Gersh and Josh Kassner interview renowned adult film star and sexual educator Jessica Drake about her upcoming appearance at Catalystcon on March 15-17. We discuss her keynote speech, panels on Proposition B and Slut Shamming, and her Guide to Wicked Sex video series. More information on Catalystcon can be found at catalystcon.com/. Jessica Drake's Wick Sex series can be found at www.guidetowickedsex.com/ and Jessica can be followed on twitter at twitter.com/thejessicadrake.

Nick Gersh and Josh Kassner Inerview Dee Dennis about the upcoming Catalystcon running from March 15-17 in Washington D.C. at the Crystal City Marriot near the Reagan National Airport. Tickets and information available at catalystcon.com/.

We all had unique experiences at CatalystCon East, we met different people, attended different sessions, sucked different cocks, cuddled with different people, met with various porn stars, and created our own breakthrough moments. We also passed up an opportunity to use the latest Njoy prototype. We truly are horrible people. Also, the hotel couldn't wait to rid themselves of our presence. We made so many friends over the weekend, why couldn't the hotel staff be some of them? Oh Cooper, my mistake, you DID make a friend over a discussion about anal play. Well done. Check out the Smitten Kitten Online and use our discount code, "swingset" for a 10% discount! Check out these Black Dragon ZERO Nitrile Gloves for latex-FREE goodness! Follow @CatalystCon on Twitter and check out #ccon Follow @thedylanryan on Twitter Follow @Wylddelirium on Twitter and check out #ccontrans Follow @Hernando_Chaves on Twitter and check out #cconmale When bad science kills, or how to spread AIDS (References to the flawed Male Circumcision studies)

We all had unique experiences at CatalystCon East, we met different people, attended different sessions, kissed different boys, assembled different blanket forts, and... occasionally we all got in the hot tub together, sat in the lounge together, and you know... gave our presentation. We spend the time chatting about all that stuff with a little touch of lament at the end for what could have been if for not being limited to sixty minutes. Boy, it sure is a good thing we don't have to worry about that here, right? ...   right? Check out the Smitten Kitten Online and use our discount code, "swingset" for a 10% discount! Check out this Hemp Bondage Rope by Lover's Knot! Follow @CatalystCon on Twitter

Cooper, Ginger, Shira, Dylan, Miko, Ophilia, and The Professor (tm) all get in one hotel room before their CatalystCon East session, hop on a couple beds, drink some wine, and have a casual conversation of how much they love each other in this episode of Life on the Swingset, The Podcast! We discuss how consistently impressive Ginger's panty selection is, and we touch... just barely touch on some of the mail that we've received and responded to, while Dylan falls completely off his rocker and rants about religion and politics the likes of which you've never heard on this podcast. If it helps, it's surrounded by heaping amounts of sexiness, flogging, under the shirt play, plenty of flirting, and a very, -very- unhappy Cooper Beckett. Are you not entertained!? Check out the Smitten Kitten Online and use our discount code, "swingset" for a 10% discount! Follow @CatalystCon on Twitter A New Inquisition: The Vatican targets US nuns

We attended CatalystCon East last week. CatalystCon, as described by Dee Dennis the founder and creator, is a conference created to inspire exceptional conversations about sexuality. It is about reaching out and stimulating those who attend to create those important conversations in their own communities, changing how we as a society talk and treat sexuality.  It is about stimulating the activist that is within all of us and sparking transformation in the way our friends, neighbors, children and even politicians discuss one of the most important aspects of humanity. In our session titled; Sex With Benefits: Progressive Swinging, we define progressive swinging, explain why we describe ourselves and our style of swinging as progressive swinging, and state its overarching goal: To unite the various non-monogamous communities under one larger community. We may not all speak as one, but we can be there for each other and work towards the kind of acceptance the LGBT community fought so long and hard for. Also Ginger gets flustered and loses her thoughts easily. Dylan "explainabrags" more. Cooper talks about being an accidental activist. Shira plays the role of "token poly snarky girl". Enjoy the live recording of our session! Check out the Smitten Kitten Online and use our discount code, "swingset" for a 10% discount! Follow @CatalystCon on Twitter

Dee Dennis decided to join us for a discussion on building sex positive communities (and the perils within doing so), and how to translate that into a great conference experience! It's apropos as she's also the founder of CatalystCon so... we chat about that just a little bit. :)Check out the Smitten Kitten Online and use our discount code, "swingset" for a 10% discount! Check out the Aneros Helix Prostate Massager!Come see us at Catalyst East! RSVP via Facebook and let us know you're coming! Use Discount Code: swingset for 10& off your ticket!

Dr. Jenn, also a writer for GetLusty for Couples, is an inspiration to ladies. We met her at CatalystCon, and since have been in a flurry publicizing the amazing things she's doing to save the relationships of couples everywhere. More about on what we talked about * What drew Dr. Jenn to the human sexuality aspect of sociology? A self-proclaimed "good girl" when she was in college, Dr. Jenn joined the Sexual Health Peer Educators to become comfortable with public speaking and her interests in sex, sexual health, and power dynamics in gender evolved from there. * What are girls taught versus what are boys taught growing up, says Dr. Jenn, presents a problematic power dynamic for women as it puts women at a disadvantage with less freedom surrounding sexuality. Society fosters negative and shameful feelings about sexuality, when it should really be open and widely discussed! * What are some of the biggest issues Dr. Jenn's seen for couples? In younger couples, technology and social media becomes a factor in harboring jealousy, while in older couples there's the issue of boredom and difference in desires between genders. * To cover both the younger couple's and the older couple's problems, Dr. Jenn suggests creating new habits, like weekly check-ins to discuss intimacy and topics they're working on as a couple. * What are the benefits to a holistic approach in talking about sexuality? There are many layers to human emotional logic, Dr. Jenn believes; delving into deeper aspects of a person's psyche allows you and others/your partner to better understand the beliefs and experiences that make you you. * How do you learn to boldly talk about sexuality in an open way? Look at it as a homework assignment, Dr. Jenn says, and agree each week to bring one new thing to your sex life. This will create a structure to make it less awkward and uncomfortable to talk about sex. Find out more at http://www.getlusty.com!

Author, educator and sexpert Tristan Taormino answers your poly questions about kink. Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly

SEXUAL SENSES, FUTURE BREEDERS & MAGIC SPERM! Sandra & Dave answer an email on an angled dangle and discuss brand spankin’ new sex conference Catalyst Con! THEN hilarious powerhouse & comedian Maria Falzone shares stories of sex education, vulvas and showerheads. Checkout Maria’s fantastic show at SexRules.com. ***Apologies for the audio quality this week, Sex Nerds!