Podcasts about pleasure mechanics

Considering having a threesome? Tune in here first! On this episode we share what we've learned about how to have a threesome from our recent threesome experiences, and share a classic resource from the Pleasure Mechanics archive – click here to download our book How To Have A Threesome, for free! Thanks To Our Episode Sponsor:  […]

Join us to explore how to enjoy safer sexier oral play in this Pleasure Mechanics interview with CEO and founder of Lorals, Melanie Cristol. Ready to uplevel your experience of oral? Join our Oral Mastery Course for an immersive, experiential course in oral pleasure for all bodies! More About Lorals: Lorals has revolutionized oral sex. […]

Physical intimacy is one of the keys to maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships. But I'm not just talking about sex. Non-sexual physical intimacy is just as important, if not more so! In today's show, we're going to explore why touch is so powerful and tips for introducing more touch into your relationships. We'll also discuss why, paradoxically, intimate partners often retreat from touch at the times they need it the most—and how to deal with this. I am joined once again by Chris Maxwell Rose and Charlotte Mia Rose, the co-creators of PleasureMechanics.com. They have devoted their lives to generating online resources to support folks in cultivating more erotic pleasure, joy, and connection. They also run a podcast called Speaking of Sex with the Pleasure Mechanics. Some of the specific questions we answer in this episode include: Why do we need touch, and why are so many of us “touch-starved?” How can we open the door to intimate touch when we feel stressed? How can lovers experience more affection and physical intimacy in their relationships? What are some things that people can do to become better at both giving and receiving touch? To learn more, sign up for the Pleasure Mechanics Erotic Touch Mastery course. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been a trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction for over 75 years. Learn about more research and upcoming events at kinseyinstitute.org or look for them on social media @kinseyinstitute. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Most people say that they find oral sex to be a pleasurable activity, but that doesn't mean that people always enjoy giving or receiving it. A quick search on social media reveals countless posts from people reporting on bad experiences with oral sex, so let’s talk about how to have better oral. In today's show, we're going to explore tips and techniques for amazing oral sex. We'll also discuss what to do if you find yourself getting bored giving oral sex, how to make sixty-nining fun, and so much more. My guests today are Chris Maxwell Rose and Charlotte Mia Rose, the co-creators of PleasureMechanics.com. They have devoted their lives to generating online resources to support folks in cultivating more erotic pleasure, joy, and connection. They also run a podcast called Speaking of Sex with the Pleasure Mechanics. Some of the specific questions we answer in this episode include: Why is the idea that there’s just one perfect recipe for oral sex a myth? How do you deal with common roadblocks that interfere with your ability to enjoy performing oral sex, such as boredom or discomfort? What are some new positions or approaches that can elevate your oral experiences? What should you do if oral sex feels like it has become a duty or obligation instead of something you love to do? What are the essential factors that make oral sex great? To learn more, sign up for the Pleasure Mechanics Oral Sex Mastery course. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Xersizer is the world's only FDA regulated hydropump and it provides a discreet and effective way to exercise an area of the body that’s neglected in the gym. To learn more and get a 20% discount off of your purchase, visit xersizer.com/SAP. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Amazing news! Registration is now open for the FREE Dom/sub Dynamics Virtual Summit! Reserve your free spot here: http://bit.ly/sunnysummit2024  The Rundown 4-day online BDSM conference, free!  5 sessions per day + supplemental class tools & materials April 8-11th 2024 Watch live (no student cameras so you can attend anonymously) -OR- stream recordings of the classes you want to take within 24 hours Some of the educators: Midori,  Luna Matatas, Evie Lupine, TheDutchy, Miriam Green from Wicked Grounds, Princess Rara from Pink Kink Podcast, Marla Rene-Stewart, Justine Cross, Loving BDSM, D/s Living, Pleasure Mechanics & more Some of the sessions: Punishment & Rewards In D/s, Navigating Misconceptions & Embracing Your Brat, Little Space & Age Play Dynamics, Dealing With Drop, Discovering Your Soft & Hard Limits in BDSM, Seducing Your sub & Creating Erotic Tension, Kinky Skills For Switches, Introducing Kink In Your Relationship, Creating Successful Protocols, BDSM Scene Building, Polyamory & BDSM, Kink + Trauma: Using BDSM For Healing, Female Led Relationships - FLR, How To Create A BDSM Contract & More The D/s Summit is FREE for people 18+ (all educational, not visually graphic, and does not encompass adult entertainment) so please feel free to share with friends, in kink groups you belong to, etc: http://bit.ly/sunnysummit2024  See you there! Sunny :) 

Erotic Touch Activation is our Pleasure Mechanics process to awaken your touch, activate your hands as erotic tools and sensitize your sense of touch. Erotic Touch Activation allows us to shift out of “working hands mode” where we use our hands for functional touch and into using our hands as erotic tools of sensing, feeling, […]

In today's episode, we're diving into "A Dirty Word: How a Sex Writer Reclaimed Her Sexuality" by Steph Auteri. This captivating memoir, published in 2018 by Cleis Press, delves into the cultural perception of female sexuality as a dirty word. Steph, a writer and editor, shares her journey of becoming a sex writer to overcome her own sexual dysfunction and discovering that she wasn't broken to begin with. Throughout the book, she tackles various themes like sexual health, body image, and the pathologization of female sexuality. Join us as we explore the importance of adult sex education and why this book is a valuable resource for readers of all backgrounds. Steph's website: https://www.stephauteri.com/ Guerilla Sex Ed: https://guerrillasexed.org/ Steph's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stephauteri/ Steph's Recommendations for Further Learning: Come as You Are https://www.emilynagoski.com/home  Pussypedia https://www.pussypedia.net/ Afrosexology https://afrosexology.com/ Lovehoney https://www.lovehoney.com/advice/ Pleasure Mechanics  https://www.pleasuremechanics.com/ Selema Noon https://www.saleemanoon.com/ Justine Ang Fonte https://www.justinefonte.com/ Nadine Thornhill https://www.nadinethornhill.com/ Al Vernacchio https://alvernacchio.com/

If you are ready to start exploring kink but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, we invite you to try MiniKink! And if you are already kinky and expanding into new dynamics or activities, MiniKink gives us the chance to efficiently and safely explore what more is possible. MiniKink invites you to create very short, […] The post MiniKink : Bite Sized Scenes To Explore Kinky Sex appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Riding the red wave, surfing the red tide, earning your red beard… there are as many euphemisms for period sex as there are opinions about it, and in this episode we dive right into the charged and tender conversation of getting intimate while bleeding. Thanks to our episode sponsors for being part of our global […] The post Getting Intimate While Bleeding appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

JoEllen Notte, author of In It Together : Navigating Depression with Partners, Friends, and Family joins us to discuss how we can all show up more fully for the people in our lives who are living with depression. We ALL know someone who struggles with depression, and in this podcast episode we explore how we […] The post Navigating Depression In Intimate Relationships appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Cockwarming, Docking & Engulfment are all names for different applications of a similar erotic move, where we hold an intimate part of the body inside our holes, bodies or crevices. This warm, wet, intimate embrace is an erotic technique that we can all explore in our own way, and this episode explores this move in […] The post Cockwarming, Docking & Engulfment appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

On the other side of curiosity there is a boundless playground of pleasure, intimacy and connection. When we listen to what other people find pleasurable about their kinks and turn-ons, we can start noticing the responsive desire that stirs within, and find our own Responsive Kinks! In this episode we invite you into the practice […] The post Responsive Kink appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

What would it feel like to stretch a little more? How much release, relaxation, relief and pleasure are just a stretch away? In this episode we invite you into stretching into more pleasure – with both the physical practice of stretching whenever and however it feels good to you and the emotional practice of stretching […] The post Stretching Into Pleasure appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Getting naked brings up emotions for all of us – from fear and shame to bliss and exultation and just about every emotional experience in between, getting naked exposes us and reveals so much about our cultural and personal histories. How do we find more comfort, safety and freedom in our skins? How do we […] The post Getting Naked Together appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Since 2006, we've been The Pleasure Mechanics, dedicated full time to exploring the power of pleasure, intimacy, joy and connection. It's been our mission to remember the role of pleasure in our human experience and the creative, generative, healing force of eroticism. One of our anthems since the very early days has been : Prioritize […] The post Prioritize Your Pleasure appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from all of our podcast sponsors here There are so many reasons why receiving sexual pleasure can be challenging for so many of us.  Receiving sexual pleasure is a specific skill set that is necessary to complete the circuit of pleasure when we are making love.  We can […] The post Open To Receiving appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Penetration of all kinds can be an intimate and orgasmic part of the erotic experience – but only if everyone involved is ripe and ready for this physical, emotional and relational event. Far too often, lovers rush towards penetration and end up under-stimulated and unsatisfied. In this episode, we explore how to prioritize readiness when […] The post Preventing Premature Penetration appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

The Netflix series How To Build A Sex Room has a lot of us asking questions about how we can create a more conducive space for our sex life, yet few of us have the time, budget and square footage for a dedicated sex room. But we ALL can cultivate our erotic context with small […] The post How To Build A Sex Room On Any Budget appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Dr. Nan Wise joins us to discuss the emerging neuroscience of pleasure, orgasm and emotions. Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from all of our podcast sponsors here Nan Wise, Ph.D. is the author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier and More Purpose Filled Life. She […] The post The Neuroscience of Pleasure with Dr. Nan Wise appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

It makes sense that many of us have fear, suspicion and doubt around our deepest desires – there are generations of erotic mistrust that we have inherited! So how can you begin to Trust Your Yes, affirm your desires, and go after what you want, in and out of the bedroom? Get discounts on pleasure […] The post Trust Your Yes appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

If you crave rougher sex, but don't know how to ask for it or suggest it to your partner, this is the podcast episode for you. And if you already love rough play as part of your erotic life, tune in to gather strategies to take your rough sex to the next level. Explore sensation […] The post Rough Sex appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Electrify your erotic life by exploring sensation play, intentionally intensifying sensations that you already enjoy and boldly exploring new ranges of sensations. From soft and silky to rough and scratchy, there is a huge range of sensations to explore and experiment with. In this free podcast episode we guide you in getting specific about the […] The post Intensifying Sensation Play appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Tune into this episode to discover how we ALL can tap into the energies and pleasures of erotic roleplaying – even if you never want to put on a sexy costume. Get discounts on LoveHoney, Uberlube and our other sponsors here When many people think about kinky sex, one of the first images to come […] The post Erotic Roleplaying For Everybody appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Curious about butt stuff but don't know how to get started? Love butt stuff and want to level up your knowledge and know-how? Tune in for a wholesome, friendly conversation on butt stuff for all bodies – and how to keep it pleasurable, pain-free and safe. Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from our […] The post Butt Stuff, Pleasure Mechanics Style appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Get discounts on Uberlube and pleasure tools and toys from our sponsors here Getting the touch you want doesn't have to be a matter of luck – we can all learn how to ask for the touch that we want, give feedback that gets us more of the specific kind of touch we most like, […] The post Getting The Touch You Want appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from our sponsors here Asking great questions is an essential skill for better sex, deeper intimacy and embracing growth in all arenas of life. But there aren't a lot of places we learn to ask great questions for better sex – so tune in to discover how to […] The post Questions For Better Sex appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from our sponsors here Erotic Dominance and submission can be a potent source of arousal, thrill and connection for us all, if we dare to explore with curiosity and honesty. In this episode we discuss how we can all tap into the fuel of erotic dominance and submission, […] The post D/s Dynamics For All : Exploring Erotic Domination & Submission appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

If you, like us, are interested in exploring more kink in your life here is a bonus 8 min conversation we recorded all about a big, throbbing package of kinky knowledge and know-how that is available this week only! You know that we love to share quality education on erotic skills and experiences, including the […] The post Ready to Explore Kink? Listen Up! appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Tune in to hear Pleasure Mechanics Chris and Charlotte share intimate details about opening up their marriage to new erotic connections. This episode is shared from our friends at The Open Nesters Podcast – tune in for more great conversations about opening up long term relationships. Check out all of the generous offers from our […] The post Opening Up To More Connection with The Open Nesters Podcast appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

An invitation into a more complex and compassionate conversation about pregnancy – wanted and unwanted, viable and unviable, aborted and miscarried, carried to term and lost mid way – and the tremendous emotional charge and disenfranchised grief so many of us carry. We are ALL connected in this conversation and can begin tending to one […] The post The Us In Uterus appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Erotic Pride is about coming home to our inherent dignity and worth as human erotic beings. Erotic Pride is for us ALL and is a powerful antidote to shame. On this podcast episode, Pleasure Mechanics Chris Maxwell Rose and Charlotte Mia Rose discuss how taking pride in your erotic life can be a portal to […] The post Erotic Pride As An Antidote To Shame appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Let's talk turn-ons.  We're covering: - The mechanisms that turn the body 'on' or 'off'- Common turn-ons and turn-offs - Whether or not we can modify what gets us hot & bothered  The research referenced includes: 7 Sex Education Lessons From Emily Nagoski's 'Come As You Are.'  2015.  https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2015/03/12/emily-nagoski. Manage Your Turn Ons and Turn Offs. Pleasure Mechanics. https://www.pleasuremechanics.com/manage-your-turn-ons-and-turn-offs/.  The Dual Control Model: The Role of Sexual Inhibition & Excitation in Sexual Arousal and Behaviour. 2007. The Psychophysiology of Sex. https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/YBOP-07_THE-DUAL-CONTROL-MODEL-THE-ROLE-OF-SEXUAL-INHIBITION-EXCITATION-IN-SEXUAL-AROUSAL-AND-BEHAVIOR-Janssen-Bancroft.pdf Come As You Are. 2021. Emily Nagoski. 

Get discounts on pleasure tools and toys from our sponsors here We all have many sexual orientations – overlapping and dynamic expressions of who we are as erotic creatures, what kind of relationships we want to have and with whom, and what kind of sexual connection we want and how often! On this podcast episode, […] The post Exploring Your Sexual Orientations appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Coming out is a process of allowing yourself to be seen more fully, and to experience more belonging and celebration for who you are as a unique erotic being. Coming out is for ALL of us – and is a process we can all engage with again and again, as an act of personal and […] The post Coming Out, For Us All appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

If you are concerned about the state of sexual freedom, reproductive rights, access to health care and wondering how you can still get horny when the world is on fire, you are not alone! Join us in conversation with the Woodhull Freedom Foundation about how we can all step up and take action to generate […] The post Seeking Sexual Freedom with the Woodhull Freedom Foundation appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Practicing non-judgment is at the core of mindfulness and our approach to Mindful Sex. Learning how to recognize and release judgment serves to bring us deeper into our present reality, align us with our values and create connection with others. But like so many essential skills, developing the attitude of non-judgment takes time and practice. […] The post Releasing Erotic Judgment appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Join us in conversation with the ever wise somatic psychotherapist Dr. Holly Richmond, author of Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex-Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life. We all can practice reclaiming pleasure, in big and small ways, throughout our daily lives. In this interview, Dr. Holly Richmond guides us in understanding the […] The post Reclaiming Pleasure with Dr. Holly Richmond appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Mindful Sex invites us to practice paying attention, on purpose, with empathy, during states of high arousal. But “paying attention” isn't always so easy, especially in the charged realm of sexuality. There is plenty to pay attention to during sexual encounters – how you feel, how it feels to be with your partner, on the […] The post Placement of Erotic Attention appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Think about the excitement and curiosity you brought to your first consensual sexual experiences – those first kisses, first times seeing people naked, first sexual encounters. The awe and wonder of these moments might be palpable in your memories.  Now think about seeing a long-term partner naked. Doesn't quite have the same charge, right?  To […] The post Beginner's Erotic Mind appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Discover how to use your hands, mouth, toys and full body to create dual zones of erotic stimulation to amp up the pleasure, erotic interest and arousal. Ready to master erotic touch? Join our Erotic Touch Mastery online course and let us guide you, stroke by stroke, in leveling up your sex life. Thanks to […] The post Dual Zones of Erotic Stimulation appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Discover the powerful pleasure potential of the perineum in this podcast episode, where Speaking of Sex hosts Chris and Charlotte Rose share all about the perineum, why it is so important in pelvic anatomy, and how to stimulate the perineum for more pleasure, arousal and relaxation. Thanks to our episode sponsors for being part of […] The post Perineum Pleasures appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Sexual confidence is a feeling state that so many of us want more of, but it can feel elusive or out of reach to attain. How do we build sexual confidence? What does sexual confidence look and feel like – for you specifically? In this podcast episode we tackle the elusive question of gaining sexual […] The post Sexual Confidence appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Grief is a universal experience. There is a vast spectrum of how people may experience grief in their lifetime, but what is true is that we may all experience this emotion at some point in our lives, about different subjects and to different degrees. And we may feel so alone in that experience, when in truth so many […] The post Erotic Grief appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

In this episode we explore how to navigate consensual non-monogamy in relationships. We talk with Kate Loree, sex-positive licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialty in non-monogamy and author of Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships.  We cover what the differences are between the terms Consensual Non Monogamy, Ethical Non […] The post Open Deeply with Kate Loree appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Erotic spanking is an erotic experience like no other: a sweet spot between erotic massage and foreplay, between sex and kink, between tender and rough. In this episode we explore the sweet spot of a great erotic spanking, and how to find that “just right” feeling and give your lover the specific kind of erotic […] The post The Sweet Spot Of Erotic Spanking appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

From gentle affectionate pats to deep impact play, percussive touch is a category of touch and sensation play that is often underexplored and underused. Tap into the power of percussive touch with this free podcast episode from The Pleasure Mechanics. Percussion includes patting, tapping, drumming, spanking, slapping, thwacking, pummeling, flogging, paddling and any other kind […] The post The Power of Percussive Touch appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

MicroMassage are moments of touch, offered with full presence, care and skill, to create a powerful experience of pleasure and intimate connection. MicroMassage can be offered in tiny moments throughout the day, weaving little moments of pleasure and relaxation, communication and connection into everyday life. MicroMassage can take be offered in simple moments like while […] The post The Magic of MicroMassage appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Understanding Sexual Shame, an interview with Rahim Thawer In this episode we dive into the complex terrain of sexual shame, and explore coming into a more compassionate relationship with shame. In conversation with therapist, social worker and thought leader Rahim Thawer, we talk about the social experience of shame, the ways we protect and defend […] The post Understanding Sexual Shame appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Sometimes instead of heating it up and throwing more gas on the fires of arousal, we need to chill out and cool it down. Cool down is an essential part of the pleasure cycle that we don't often pay attention to or develop skills around – so sometimes cooling down can feel more like throwing […] The post Cool It Down appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.

Since 2006, we've been The Pleasure Mechanics, dedicated full time to exploring the power of pleasure, intimacy, joy and connection. It's been our mission to remember the role of pleasure in our human experience and the creative, generative, healing force of eroticism. Here's just some of what we believe about pleasure. Ready to explore with […] The post Prioritize Pleasure appeared first on Pleasure Mechanics.