Podcasts about Ruan

Season 6, Episode 753: Video version of Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz of the Sexology Podcast. Plus clips from other podcast episodes. Be sure to visit the Inbound Brewery's BookFair for Grownups on July 11, 2026 at the State Fair Grandstand. Ruan will be there signing and selling her books! Navigating Intimacy and Embracing Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali. Join Ruan Willow as she engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Naz, a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Naz shares her unique journey from post-revolution Iran to becoming a trusted expert in intimacy and relationships in Los Angeles. In this episode, they explore the complexities of kinks and fantasies, the challenges of sexless marriages, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Naz emphasizes the significance of breaking down societal taboos surrounding sexuality, and how understanding our own desires can lead to deeper connections. Tune in for insights on fostering a more authentic love life and the transformative power of sexual self-discovery. Quotes from Dr. Naz "There's nothing wrong with that. But you definitely need to cherish your desires." "Whatever you like, you're not defective. There's a galaxy of people out there that are interested in that." Find out more: Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CST (she/her/hers) Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist www.oasis2care.com Creator and Host of Sexology Podcast http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ Facebook @oasis2carke IG @sexologypodcast Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

Season 6, Episode 754: Excerpt from The Mardi Gras Unmasking where Kara gets a spanking from several men. This is a very smutty erotic fiction novella. What's it about?  In this multiple-partner reverse harem BDSM novella, a Mardi Gras party allows the perfect setup for a new Dom to hide his plans from his wife. He orchestrates his grand scheme to fulfill her deepest lusty desires. Love transcends jealousy when Dane gives his wife Kara her secret wish by unmasking her hidden wants in a single blissful evening packed with bountiful sexual pleasure. Much to her delight, and even amidst the rules, and the spanks, the night promises to propel her to the highest sexual heights of her life. Each gratifying encounter keeps Kara blissfully happy all night as she is literally kept in the dark, moaning her way to morning. The Dom/sub life has the couple crossing the boundaries of traditional marriage, but the way of life seems to be the right fit for them. Rich in sexual content, this story follows a loving couple exploring their sexual fantasies safely at home. Kara feels solid that Dane is the right man for her, even as they are embarking on the risky uncharted lifestyle as a dominant and a submissive in the bedroom--just one year into their marriage. The question is, will Kara enjoy the full reveal in the unmasking of the masquerade? This book contains light BDSM. Some might say dubious consent, but he knows exactly what she wants. Get the full ebook on Amazon at (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/4w3Y7VF Paperback https://amzn.to/4fAExLz Universal Link: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/themardigrasunmasking Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow  

With music, family fun and activities for all ages, Ruan Summer Fest has become a highlight of the August bank holiday weekend. Organised entirely by local volunteers, the festival is a true community effort, bringing people together from across the village and beyond. Gavin McGibley, committee chair, joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the star-studded line-up and activities planned for the weekend. Image (c) XL Ruan via Facebook

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Season 6, Episode 752:  Beyond "The One": Redefining Relationships as Growth and Authentic Choice with author, business woman, and relationship facilitator Simone Milasas. Get her Book Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One? Guest Bio: Simone Milasas is a best-selling author, international speaker, and relationship innovator known for her refreshingly honest and unconventional approach to love, intimacy, and life. For over two decades, she has facilitated classes around the world, empowering people to move beyond expectations, judgment, and dependency to create relationships based on choice, freedom, and true connection. She is the author of Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One?, Joy of Business, and Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, and the creator of the Intimate Play for Lovers card deck. Simone's work has been featured in international media including Body and Soul, The Sunday Telegraph, Bloom TV, Thrive Global, Body+Soul, Mamamia, Sydney Morning Herald, and she brings a unique, nonjudgmental perspective that leaves listeners and readers feeling both empowered and deeply seen. To learn more, visit www.simonemilasas.com. Topics of Discussion: Beyond the Myth of "The One" Receiving True Kindness and Vulnerability Choose Joy and Stop Seeking Others' Approval Less Judgmental Through Listening to Others Creating Space and Asking for What You Need Relationships as Choice, Not Necessity Choosing Different in Relationships Five Elements of Intimacy in Relationships, applies to sex too Choose What Works for You, Not Society's Rules Money Shouldn't Define Your Relationships Living Without Regrets and Shame Sarah's New Books and Merchandise Projects, Relationship Sex Card Game Travel and Cultural Perspectives Across Continents Creating Intimate Play Cards for Connection Choose Your Own Life Path Being Fearless in Your Living Choices Key points: • The "one" narrative is a myth, relationships should be viewed as growth opportunities rather than fated soul mate connections, freeing people to make conscious, authentic choices instead of searching for a predetermined destiny. • Vulnerability is an act of bravery, not weakness, requiring people to reject societal judgment and cultivate intimacy elements (gratitude, trust, allowance, vulnerability, honor) first within themselves before sharing them. • Personal space and open communication about needs are essential to healthy relationships, including releasing limiting beliefs around jealousy and possession. You must also practice asking for what you want without shame. Podcast Host Ruan Willow: All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews All Ruan's books: Ruan's full length books, novellas, short stories, anthologies, and audiobooks Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 751: An erotic improv story about taking advantage of alone time together while in the basement to hide out from a summer storm. This story is from the audiobook (affiliate link) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/hotsummerseductionsaudiobookf Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews All Ruan's books: Ruan's full length books, novellas, short stories, anthologies, and audiobooks Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 750: When was the last time you talked about sex with your partner? In this episode, you will learn how to break the silence with tips and insights from relationship coach Monica Tanner. It's hard to talk about sex, our culture has made sure of that for us! And has done us ZERO favors in the process!  Some truths from our chat include the following: the brain is your primary sexual organ (sexual satisfaction and intimacy depend more on mental engagement and psychological connection than physical mechanics), most people are unprepared for sexual communication (we are NOT taught or encouraged to do this), and self-pleasure is essential for partnered intimacy (we must LEARN about our bodies and pleasure pathways in order to communicate them to our partner). Come listen with an open mind, and leave with a plan to have better sex and intimacy with your partner! Guest Bio:  Monica Tanner, Relational Life Therapy Certified, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new Amazon Best-Selling book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple's coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story.   Get the book Bad Marriage Advice (affiliate on Amazon): Bad Marriage Advice Book website:  https://monicatanner.com   Instagram:  https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage   YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter   RUAN'S NEW BOOK RELEASE! Get PODCAST HOST Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠Neste episódio, o UP se reúne para comentar o retorno de Star Fox, as supostas novidades do suposto remake de Ocarina of Time que ninguém pediu, o triste (ou nem tanto assim) fim do The Last of Us Online e outras novidades do mundo dos jogos. Também compartilharmos nossas impressões sobre Mixtape, Vampire Crawlers e Crimson Desert. Ufa, quanta coisa!O nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to co-captains Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé. The star players spoke about their future plans, fatherhood, and the importance of fans' support.

Season 6, Episode 748: Female Female Sex Scene Rekindling Their College Hookup Days from Ruan's new Dark Romance Suspense Thriller Novel Beach House Views! A gripping story of desire loaded with lust, betrayal, and survival where nothing is truly as it seems. Love can turn dark when obsession takes over.  As a nightmare unfolds that violates Juniper and Bridge's freedom, the threat comes as someone they never expected. Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 747: The Raw Truth about Sex Work, Shame, and Autonomy with Ex-Webcam Girl and Author Breezie Axelrod. What happens when a woman loses everything — her financial stability, her family support, even access to her own bank accounts — and the only thing left is her body and her will to survive? The Webcam Girl Next-Door is Breezie Axelrod's raw, unapologetic memoir detailing how she went from full-time caregiver to webcam performer after her father's sudden abduction and a devastating family betrayal left her financially stranded. No ID. No recent work history. No safety net. What followed wasn't fantasy — it was survival. Told through her real, unfiltered journal entries, Breezie documents the emotional, sexual, and psychological realities of entering the webcam world out of desperation. The book pulls back the curtain on digital intimacy, power dynamics, shame, empowerment, and the complicated truth behind subscription-based adult platforms. This isn't a glamorized "sex work success" story. It's messy. Vulnerable. Sometimes dark. Sometimes funny. And fiercely honest about what it means to monetize desire when the alternative is losing everything. Get the book "The Webcam Girl Next-Door" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4utjCPh Topics: – The raw realities of webcam performance – What people get wrong about online sex work – Survival sex vs. empowerment narratives – Digital intimacy and the illusion of control – Family betrayal and rebuilding from nothing Emotional connection is often more valuable than explicit content, men who wanted to participate often just wanted a genuine human connection. From Caregiver to Webcam Performer Memoir Independence and Platform Evolution Connecting with Regulars Beyond the Sexual Respecting Different Sexual Preferences Setting Boundaries in Sex Work Business Struggling Without Resources and Support Pioneering Women's Advertising Network Online Long Distance Connection and Heartbreak Cultural Shame Around Sexuality Why Women Cheat, Men Cheat, and Repression of Desires and the real harm of denying our human sexuality Fighting for Sexual Empowerment and Independence Powerful Men Protected by Wealth and Influence want to control women who are making money off themselves as entrepreneurs Society's Unsustainable System Will Collapse Women's Rights and Respect in Relationships Why Women Leave and Men Need to Evolve Projection? Perceptions? Insights. Shame, and Sexual Repression in Society Women Are Giving Up on Men Women do not mutilate yourself and cripple your pleasure! Keep all those genital parts for maximal pleasure. Don't steal your own enjoyment by doing harmful alterations to your genitals. Beach House Views, Dark Romance Stalker Suspense Thriller by Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow The Arousal Package Novella witch story: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thearousalpackage Universal link: https://mybook.to/thearousalpack Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744. Author Bio: Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/  Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut) Discussion Topics: Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques Quotes from Adeline Bryant "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things." "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books." Summary: Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in! As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book! Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 742:  Kaela Luna, From Corporate Editor to Award-Winning Trans Creator, adult performer. Winning an award for your passion project instead of your mainstream work can completely change how you see your career. That's exactly what happened to Kaela Luna, trans adult performer and content creator, when she took home Best Content Creator at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards. #trans #sexuality #sexualitypower #sexualhealth #mentalhealth #adultindustry Before building her creative empire, Kaela spent years in a soulless corporate video editing job. Transitioning into sex work gave her the freedom to channel those technical skills into projects that actually matter to her, including niche giantess content that demands clever work with angles, sound design, and visual effects. As one of very few trans women creating giantess material, she's found it both personally rewarding and nicely profitable. Kaela connects creative fantasy to psychological healing, arguing that kinks like giantess content offer real therapeutic value by reversing power dynamics in safe, consensual ways. She is in New York rather than chasing industry pressure elsewhere, and the decision paid off. https://kaelaluna.com/ Discussion topics: Adult Performer Kaela Luna Wins Content Creator Award Winning Best Content Creator Award Exploring Giantess Content and Size Fetish Community Creating Custom Content That Resonates Personally From Fantasy to Content Creation Balancing Mainstream Success with Passion Projects Platform Struggles and Content Creation Challenges Repressed Shame and External Judgment Control Backfires: Why Restrictions Create Resistance Human Kindness Overcoming Fear and Prejudice Why Judge Others' Life Choices? Patriarchy's Pushback Against Female Empowerment Art, Sexuality, and Human Nature Balancing Content Creation and Platform Restrictions Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews⁠https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/   ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at ⁠https://www.kiiroo.com/⁠ ⁠https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠⁠    

Season 6, Episode 741: Spicy to Non Spicy Romance: Character-Driven Romance and the Freedom of Indie Publishing with Author Starr Z. Davies. We chatted about the Honey and Jalapeno Romance Bookfair that I am hosting in Minnesota May 17th, 2026, and that both of us will be attending as authors at the Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights, MN, learn more: https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/ Author Bio:  STARR Z. DAVIES is an award-winning author of over 20 tales that span dystopian realms, epic fantasies, and echoes of forgotten histories. Dubbed the "Character Assassin," she weaves stories where heroes are tested by fire—both emotional and physical. From her woodland home in northern Wisconsin, she crafts worlds while surrounded by her greatest allies: a supportive husband, two imaginative children, and a curious menagerie of robotic pets. When not conjuring new adventures, she dabbles in home enchantments, swims like a siren, battles through video game quests, and devours books like ancient tomes of power.   Connect with Starr:  Kickstarter for Stormcrown (launches on Tuesday): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/szdavies/stormcrown?ref=4mzuls Website: https://www.starrzdavies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.z.davies/   Books (affiliate links): Stormvalor https://amzn.to/4tP57Vp Fractured Empire Series: https://amzn.to/4tYevpS   Topics of Discussion: Writing Across Romance Spectrum Writing Age-Appropriate Content as Authors Writing Sex Scenes Into Your Story Cutting Scenes That Don't Feel Genuine Navigating Genre Labels and Reader Expectations Amazon's Censorship of Sexual Content Amazon's Unfair Author Review Policies Dealing with AI Accusations and Online Bullying Creating Characters Over Twenty Years Ago How Language and Fantasy Changed My Writing Path Writing Fast and Managing Multiple Projects Social Media Presence and Book Fair Preparations   Key Takeaways: • Intimate scenes should emerge organically from character authenticity rather than being added to meet genre expectations. Both authors write what feels true to their stories, not what readers demand. • Indie publishing offers creative freedom that traditional publishing restricts, allowing authors to explore mature themes without censorship or pressure to fit commercial standards and limitiations. • Genre classification for romance blended with fantasy is different for Romantasy, romantic fantasy, and fantasy romance. Each of the blends is inherently subjective, making marketing challenging because readers interpret the same work differently regardless of authors' content descriptions. Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Credit bundles are an easy, thoughtful gift and can be purchased at the last minute! Try out Libro FM (affiliate link) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2065431&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fgift Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 740: Reigniting Passion: "The Sure Thing" Practice for an Optimal Sex Life with sensuality guide and educator Elana Auerbach. Guest Bio:  Elana is a lover, mother, author, mentor, activator, and priestess. While Elana has a wealth of professional experience guiding people deeper into their bodies and their pleasure, The Sure Thing comes directly from her personal life. After years of frustration and failed gimmicks to try to re-spark the passion in her 20-year marriage, Elana created The Sure Thing. She wrote this book because she wants everyone to have access to this life altering practice. Website: https://surethingexperiment.com/ FB: facebook.com/ElanaAuerbachAuthor IG: https://www.instagram.com/elana.auerbach/    A guided journey to connect with your wild, sensual self, your passion, and desire! https://guide.surethingexperiment.com/wild-sensual-self   Get the book "The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4ugZIpY   Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.   Discussion Topics: From Passion to Purpose: Reclaiming Intimacy Rekindling Intimacy Through Shabbat Rituals Reviving Intimacy Through Weekly Commitment Writing a Book About Reviving Intimacy Addressing Jealousy in Long-Distance Relationships Understanding Your Inner Pantheon and Self-Awareness Building a Weekly Pleasure Practice Habit Menopause, Body Changes, and Reclaiming Pleasure Sexuality and Confidence Growing With Age Scheduling Intimacy: Building Connection Together Building Your "I Know What I Want" Muscle Sex as Duty vs. Personal Pleasure Unlocking Creative Flow Through Sensuality Exploring Your Body and Sexual Pleasure Exploring Diverse Gemstone Toys and Designs Vivacious Viv: Reclaiming My Wild Self Women Breaking Free from Societal Roles The Sure Thing Love Experiment Connect Through Events and Online Community Key Takeaways: Responsive desire, which develops through safe and present connection, is completely valid. • A scheduled "sure thing" can dissolve years of emotional buildup in weeks, consistency matters more than spontaneity for reconnecting in long-term relationships. • Intimacy is a learnable skill requiring regular practice, not something that should be left to chance or assumed to naturally flourish after decades together. • Menopause marks a transition to continued vitality, not decline, reframing aging as an opportunity rather than loss is key to maintaining desire and self-worth.  

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠O mundo do videogame não para, né? Neste episódio, o UP se reúne para comentar acontecimentos recentes marcantes, jogos e tudo o que orbita esse universo, desde os vazamentos de GTA 6, o novo filme do Mario, até Pokémon Champions e Slay the Spire 2. O nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Season 6, Episode 736: Beyond the Nuclear Family: Polyamory, Justice, and Building Connected Communities.  Quietly, one of the most overlooked facts in American life is this, the traditional nuclear family now makes up only nineteen percent of U.S. households. Yet our laws, workplaces, and culture still treat it as the default, leaving millions of people in non-traditional arrangements facing real discrimination. Brett Chamberlin, founder of OPEN (an advocacy nonprofit for polyamory and ethical non-monogamy), joins for a conversation that is genuinely hard to stop thinking about. Brett traces his path from environmental nonprofit work, including student-led zero-waste initiatives and plastic pollution advocacy through The Story of Stuff, to building a movement around relationship diversity. His argument is compelling and wide-ranging, taking a hard look at our loneliness crisis, our fragmented communities, our consumption-focused economy are all connected problems. (He even brings in family abolition theory.) What does it actually look like to fight for legal protections when anti-adultery laws still exist in fifteen U.S. states? Eight cities, including West Hollywood, Berkeley, and Portland, have already passed non-discrimination protections, and OPEN is pushing for more. When diverse relationship structures become normalized without needing explanation, something real has shifted in the culture. This episode will make you think harder about what family, community, and connection can mean.  More about Brett Chamberlin: Brett Chamberlin (he/him) is the Founder & Executive Director of OPEN, a grassroots nonprofit advancing legal rights and cultural acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships. Under his leadership, OPEN has passed landmark non-discrimination protections in multiple cities and established itself as a leading voice in the rapidly growing movement for relationship freedom. A repeat nonprofit founder with over a decade of movement-building experience, Brett has led global grassroots campaigns reaching millions, including for the Emmy-winning documentary "The Story of Plastic." His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, and NBC. Find out more: http://www.open-love.org/  Instagram Threads Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Affiliate links and deals: PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Topics: Introducing Brett Chamberlin, Polyamory Advocate Building Community Through Non-Monogamy Nuclear Family as a Tool of Control Grassroots Advocacy for Non-Discrimination Protections Local Agency and Cooperative Living Solutions Privacy vs. Protection from Discrimination The Prevalence and Diversity of Non-Monogamy Building Coalitions Against Traditional Family Norms Progress Through Intersecting Social Movements Non-Monogamy Representation in Media and Indie Authors Supporting Independent Bookstores Through Bookshop.org Building Relationship Skills for Non-Monogamy Consent, Communication, and Healthy Sexuality Christo-Fascism and Resistance in America Survival, Joy, and Resistance Through Community Three Main Program Arms for Non-Monogamy Support Supporting Open Love Through Community Donations

**Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1201** Clay opens the show hyping Pearl Day 2026 this Saturday at Trustmark Park — a big free concert with Daughtry and Hinder. Gates open at 5:30 PM, Hinder starts at 7:00 PM, and Daughtry around 8:45 PM. He then goes hard on Jackson City Council President Brian Brazil for proposing a 180-day moratorium on new data centers in Jackson, calling it classic grandstanding and “little brother syndrome.” Clay points out that no major data centers are even planned for Jackson while Richland and Madison are landing billions in investment, and he mocks the liberal buzzword salad in the proposal (“disproportionate environmental burdens on vulnerable neighborhoods”). **Hour 1: Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya**   Kingfish joins Clay by phone for a deep dive into the Mississippi ABC liquor distribution disaster. They break down the massive backlogs, empty shelves at stores across the state, small businesses forced to cut hours or lay off employees, and the contractor Ruan sending self-congratulatory emails while claiming progress. Clay calls out the destruction of small businesses and demands real action instead of excuses. **Hour 2: Andrew Gasser**   Andrew Gasser joins Clay in the studio. They discuss Tucker Carlson's recent “mask off” comments where he expressed regret for supporting Trump, accused him of low character, and dove into Israel-related issues, donor influence (Miriam Adelson), assassination attempts, and what he called “Israel derangement syndrome.” They unpack single-issue politics, antisemitism debates, foreign policy distractions, and why some people are letting overseas issues override what's happening on American soil. Unfiltered, no sugar added reality radio. **The Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1201**

**Clay Edwards Show – Kingfish Exposes the Mississippi ABC Liquor Backlog Disaster** Clay is joined by Kingfish from Jackson Jambalaya to rip into the ongoing Mississippi ABC liquor distribution meltdown. Kingfish shares on-the-ground reporting from Arrow Wine & Spirits in Clinton and other stores in McComb and Brookhaven — nearly empty shelves, bare coolers, and popular affordable items (cheap wines like Line 39, big Crown Royal bottles, boxed wine, and Jose Cuervo margaritas) completely unavailable. One store had to cut hours to just one Friday afternoon per week and lay off three employees just to survive. Meanwhile, the contractor Ruan is sending out self-congratulatory emails bragging about a 20% increase in shipping, but actual Department of Revenue numbers show the backlog is still massive (around 170,000 cases) and progress is painfully slow — with some weeks actually going backwards. Clay calls it exactly what it is: Ruan has ruined the system, small businesses are getting destroyed, and the state (ABC, DOR, and Governor Tate Reeves) needs to step in and fix it or get them the hell out. Raw, no-holds-barred reality radio. **The Clay Edwards Show – ABC Liquor Backlog with Kingfish**

Season 6, Episode 735: A Genuine Discussion of Intimacy and Sex. From Marine to Intimacy Guide: Andre Lazarus discusses topics on Pleasure, Vulnerability, Shedding Shame, and Connection with podcast host Ruan Willow. Rarely does a career pivot feel this surprising and this necessary. Andre Lazarus went from U.S. Marine to somatic intimacy guide, and the journey took a full decade of witnessing profound healing breakthroughs before he truly found his calling. Andre shares how his work (grounded in the Somatic method) helps everyone from trauma survivors to couples navigating alternative relationships. He's perhaps best known for appearing on the U.K. television series Virgin Island as a professional surrogate partner, bringing these conversations into public view in a way that actually matters. What does it really mean to feel safe enough for genuine pleasure? How can we be more authentic in our intimacy? Andre argues that safety isn't something a partner provides for you. It's your own responsibility, built through boundaries that are dynamic and require constant, intentional practice. Andre addresses male vulnerability, which is less commonly discussed. Men, he explains, often struggle deeply with reconnecting to vulnerability, and that disconnection blocks pleasure entirely. He also breaks down his three-pillar framework: open community conversation about sex, attunement to a partner, and aftercare. He also talks about how men have tradtionally talked about sex from their own perspective, leaving women, women's bodies, sensations, and women's pleasure out of the conversation, which has collectively skewed our culture's view of sexuality to the male experience and perspective, and erroneously perpetuated that this also applies to women. This is total lie and a very common, and toxically pervasive, misconception. Humans are finally looking at women's pleasure and experiences with sex, but it will take time to permeate the general populus to break the male centered myths. The more we talk about this the better! Topics discussed: Sexuality as Our Birthright and Vulnerability Safety is Your Personal Responsibility Setting Boundaries and Saying No Listening to Your Body's Signals Beyond Penetration: BDSM Exploration and Sensation Slowing Down and Redefining Sexual Pleasure Understanding How Our Desires Develop Breaking Free from Sexual Shame Sexual Performance Issues in Male and Female Bodies Self-Pleasure and Sexual Shame in Childhood Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure Why We Shame Sexual Tools Helping People Find Intimate Connection on Television Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity Exploring Different Experiences With One Toy Connect with Andre: Today, Andre balances private coaching, workshops, and a men's online course on sexual communication with growing media visibility, including the upcoming second season of Virgin Island.   Website: https://www.coming-closer.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coming-closer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comingcloserwithandre Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/comingcloserwithandre?_rdc=1&_rdr# Media profile: https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/andre-lazarus PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in order: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Andre's Bio: Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection. He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre's presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity. While Andre has also taught workshops introducing kink and alternative practices, he situates them within a broader conversation: how people of all backgrounds can embrace intimacy as part of their wellbeing. His message consistently comes back to honesty, communication, and self-awareness as the foundations for connection.

Season 6, Episode 734: A Genuine Discussion of Intimacy and Sex. From Marine to Intimacy Guide: Andre Lazarus discusses topics on Pleasure, Vulnerability, Shedding Shame, and Connection with podcast host Ruan Willow. Rarely does a career pivot feel this surprising and this necessary. Andre Lazarus went from U.S. Marine to somatic intimacy guide, and the journey took a full decade of witnessing profound healing breakthroughs before he truly found his calling. Andre shares how his work (grounded in the Somatic method) helps everyone from trauma survivors to couples navigating alternative relationships. He's perhaps best known for appearing on the U.K. television series Virgin Island as a professional surrogate partner, bringing these conversations into public view in a way that actually matters. What does it really mean to feel safe enough for genuine pleasure? How can we be more authentic in our intimacy? Andre argues that safety isn't something a partner provides for you. It's your own responsibility, built through boundaries that are dynamic and require constant, intentional practice. Andre addresses male vulnerability, which is less commonly discussed. Men, he explains, often struggle deeply with reconnecting to vulnerability, and that disconnection blocks pleasure entirely. He also breaks down his three-pillar framework: open community conversation about sex, attunement to a partner, and aftercare. He also talks about how men have tradtionally talked about sex from their own perspective, leaving women, women's bodies, sensations, and women's pleasure out of the conversation, which has collectively skewed our culture's view of sexuality to the male experience and perspective, and erroneously perpetuated that this also applies to women. This is total lie and a very common, and toxically pervasive, misconception. Humans are finally looking at women's pleasure and experiences with sex, but it will take time to permeate the general populus to break the male centered myths. The more we talk about this the better! Topics discussed: Sexuality as Our Birthright and Vulnerability Safety is Your Personal Responsibility Setting Boundaries and Saying No Listening to Your Body's Signals Beyond Penetration: BDSM Exploration and Sensation Slowing Down and Redefining Sexual Pleasure Understanding How Our Desires Develop Breaking Free from Sexual Shame Sexual Performance Issues in Male and Female Bodies Self-Pleasure and Sexual Shame in Childhood Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure Why We Shame Sexual Tools Helping People Find Intimate Connection on Television Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity Exploring Different Experiences With One Toy Connect with Andre: Today, Andre balances private coaching, workshops, and a men's online course on sexual communication with growing media visibility, including the upcoming second season of Virgin Island.   Website: https://www.coming-closer.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coming-closer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comingcloserwithandre Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/comingcloserwithandre?_rdc=1&_rdr# Media profile: https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/andre-lazarus PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in order: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Andre's Bio: Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection. He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre's presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity. While Andre has also taught workshops introducing kink and alternative practices, he situates them within a broader conversation: how people of all backgrounds can embrace intimacy as part of their wellbeing. His message consistently comes back to honesty, communication, and self-awareness as the foundations for connection.

A Community First Responder group in County Clare is teeing up a major fundraising effort this April, as emergency response charity CRITICAL prepares to host a Golf Classic in support of its expanding local services. The event, set to take place in Ennis, aims to raise vital funds for the town's active CFR unit as well as a newly developing group in the Ruan and Dysart areas, helping to strengthen rapid, life-saving response capabilities across the region. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael Fitzpatrick, Coordinator of CRITCIAL's Ennis CFR group. Image © CRITICAL

Season 6, Episode 734: Erotica fiction excerpts from books written by author Dixon Ahl-Knight, and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, plus an Author Interview touching on the following topics, When Taboo Becomes Art: Exploring Erotica, Horror, and Creative Freedom and Algorithmic Censorship forcing Coded Language: Inside Erotica writing and publishing. A conversation about erotica can lead naturally into a discussion about horror writing, because they are similar in some ways. Dixon Ahl-Knight, a small-town Iowa author who has been happily married for over twenty years...more about the author: Dixon Ahl-Knight is a small-town, Iowa-born author who loves the idea of passion and excitement in fiction and reality! Well-versed in the music/audio production industry, D.A-K decided to enter the book industry and bring the stories and fantasies of his imagination to print. When not working in the media industries, D.A-K can be found devouring the books of others, running, listening to underground music, and embarrassing his wife and kids with his silly antics and juvenile sense of humor! Find Dixon online at: @DixonAhlKnight on X Dixon_ahlknight on Instagram Dixon Ahl-Knight on Facebook dixonahlknight on TikTok Feel free to email Dixon at dixonahlknight@gmail.com FInd Dixon Ahl-Knight's books at: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/homecoming-small-town-swingers-club-1/ https://4horsemenpublications.com/our-authors/dixon-ahl-knight/ More about the discussion: What does it actually mean to write authentically when every platform is working against you? Frankly, the conversation goes places you might not expect. Dixon explains that erotica and horror share more than you'd think (both build tension toward a climax, and the writer simply chooses where to direct the payoff). He also makes a surprisingly compelling case that writing explicit fiction is not so different from writing about being a ninja. You do not have to live something to write it. The episode digs into real tensions: AI narration disrupting the audiobook industry, Amazon's tightening content classifications, and why indie authors may be the last line of defense for creative freedom. The discussion around female empowerment in fiction, coded language on TikTok, and the Golden Pigtails award (that Ruan's book won) adds even more texture to an already layered conversation. Listen to this episode to hear a genuinely thoughtful conversation about storytelling, stigma, and staying true to your creative vision. PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ Ruan's book in preorder: directly from Ruan https://payhip.com/b/pMxn3 At The Well Read Damsel indie bookstore: https://www.thewellreddamsel.com/product/-pre-order-beach-house-views-signed-copy-paperback-/3XR24LNPX7ARKBAQTWC2UXRF Key Takeaways: • **Algorithmic censorship forces coded language**: Social media platforms suppress sexual content through algorithms, pushing creators to use euphemisms like "spicy" instead of explicit terminology—a form of censorship that doesn't apply equally to violent content. • **Erotica enables value-neutral exploration**: Writing sexually explicit fiction allows authors to explore scenarios divorced from their personal beliefs and values, similar to how horror writers explore violence without endorsing it. • **Double standard in content judgment**: Literature faces stricter scrutiny and editorial pressure around sexual content than violent content, despite both being fictional explorations separated from authors' real-world positions. ⁠⁠⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Want the highlights to help you decide which full episode to watch? Here's the hottest, funniest, most poignant podcast video clips from each interview episode that aired on the Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow Podcast in March of 2026. Didn't know I have video episodes? You can find them at Ruan Willow Podcaster on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ruanwillowpodcaster Substack: https://substack.com/@ruanwillow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wjp5smXjRQy6Tl1TB6Rsy?si=ShCGJj2kTi-eXYgCGXnObQ You can also find videos of the podcast episodes on the PodNation Media channel on Roku TV/Fire TV devices. Most current videos can be found there. Full Swap Radio Internet Radio Station also airs my show in audio on Tuesdays at 6 pm CST and 8 am Wednesdays CST. The times fluctuate slightly depending on lengths of other shows. They also have an app! To find the specific episode, enter the guest name in the search at https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/f08823e0-0d4f-49e9-89ba-59fa2d305d3a Get all the juiciest parts of each interview and taste a flavor of what each guest has to say in this collection of video clips! Enjoy these podcast video clips! #sexuality #sexualitypower #interviews #podcasters #podcastclips Ruan's Books showcased: Beach House Views is only $0.99 in prelaunch (price will go up after launch) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Power Plays: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/powerplays John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures: Award-Winning! This novel won first place in its category on the 2025 Golden Pigtails Awards! https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/johngiveshiswifehotadventures Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 732: Enjoy this replay from the previous exclusive level of the podcast! A spicy romance story with intimacy focusing on oral, doggy, and female pleasure! Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠  

Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, Season 6, Episode 731: Romance, Fireballs, and the Stories We Deserve to Read with Indie Author Melissa Lam!  Official Bio: Melissa Lam loves reading and writing romance books that take the reader on an emotional roller coaster full of mystery, suspense, and heartache. As an extroverted introvert who doesn't like to leave the house (because it requires wearing pants), Melissa enjoys playing strategic board games and taking long showers. When she does find the will to put pants on, she can be found traveling, enjoying bubble tea, or experiencing the world through food. TL;DR I like to eat and write about heartbreaking shit. Summary: Rarely does a guest arrive with both a fireball-throwing biker and a passionate defense of honest storytelling, but Melissa Lam brings exactly that energy to this conversation. Melissa's contemporary fantasy romance series, set in modern-day Los Angeles, centers on a powerful biker who can throw fireballs trying to understand a woman immune to all powers Her trilogy, including "Ordinary Secrets", "Captured Immune", and "Scrubbed Mind", grew out of a first draft that ballooned to 225,000 words before becoming three separate books.  On writing: What does it actually mean to write romance that feels real and complete? Melissa argues that including explicit scenes reflects genuine relationships rather than being gratuitous, and she pushes back hard against the "clean versus dirty" labels that unfairly judge authors who write open-door content. Relationships in the real world often have sex, so should fiction. It's authentic! She also opens up about publishing four books within ten months, managing every aspect of indie publishing while navigating postpartum exhaustion, and why she rejects AI shortcuts in favor of real human editors, cover artists, and beta readers. Find Melissa at http://authormelissalam.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authormelissalam/ where she is most active. Topic timeline: From Reader to Romance Author The Versatility and Power of Profanity Understanding Romance Book Spice Levels Cutting Scenes and Managing Word Count Writing Dual POV with Male Perspective Focus Male Perspective Storytelling in Romance Books Reading Habits and Book Preferences Debate Books That Tear Your Heart Apart Motherhood and Writing: The Postpartum Challenge Balancing Social Media Pressure and Creative Writing Building a Loyal Fanbase Through Consistent Writing Why Human Editors Beat AI Tools Why Human Feedback Beats AI for Creative Work The Value of Human-Made Creative Work Authenticity in Writing vs AI-Generated Books  Key Takeaways: • "Open door" spice levels aren't about purity—Melissa's first drafts contained five intimate scenes per book, but were edited down to one to meet publishing standards. • Melissa chooses a male perspective during action sequences as a deliberate narrative choice, rather than defaulting to female POV as many contemporary romance series do, creating a distinct storytelling approach in her supernatural biker romance.  • A 225,000-word manuscript becoming a trilogy required cutting plot, not just romance scenes, revealing that contemporary fantasy romance often demands aggressive editing beyond just adjusting spice levels to meet market expectations. Melissa's Book Ordinary Secrets: (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/41a0LvB Ruan's Book Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243902433-beach-house-views Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠

Season 6, Episode 728: This is a replay story. A delectable heterosexual spicy short romance story with teasing oral fun! Perfect for his and for her pleasure! It's another erotica fiction episode for your saucy entertainment pleasure! Listen for indulging in your well-deserved, and much needed self care time! It's your sexuality and it matters! Sexual health is a part of your mental health! The story: Around Her World: Marlayna and Jason are headed to their favorite hidden away resort for a long weekend of hotel intimacy and reconnection in their relationship. The teasing fun begins when Jason drops hints about a new oral technique he plans to pleasure Marlayna with once they are in the hotel room. Her anticipation runs wild as their flirting reaches inferno levels on the road trip up north. The culmination of their saucy conversation leaves both members of the couple panting heavy with satiated smiles. The resort holds repeat magic for them! It's sexual magic! Get Ruan's new Thriller Dark Romance book: Beach House Views https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Affiliate Kiiroo Ineractive Sex toys: https://offers.feeliate.com/?offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 Vibrators... try out my favorite the Pearls! https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=6&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 Ruan's links: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Rewind Book Fair: https://rewindbookfair.com/ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.  

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠O que zumbis, Pokémon, remasterizações de jogos e Inteligência Artificial tem em comum? Por incrível que pareça, todos esses temas parecem ser absolutamente funcionais em qualquer cenário pós-apocalíptico... e podemos provar! Neste episódio, o UP se reúne em seu novo formato para comentar as notícias terríveis da indústria (e algumas boas), o novíssimo e caloroso Pokémon Pokopia, as novidades dos 30 anos de Pokémon, a nova jornada sombria de Resident Evil Requiem, o fim da Bluepoint e muito mais!Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:37 - Bloco Principal→ Pokémon Ventos e Ondas→ Sony fecha Bluepoint→ A polêmica do DLSS50:52:31 - Análise: RE9 Requiem1:26:55 - Análise: Pokopia1:53:52 - Up Indica→ Dan: A Natureza da Mordida→ Marcellus: Sinners→ Cardoso: Cairn1:59:10 - One More Thing→ Cardoso: Mario Tennis Fever→ Marcellus: Matemática→ Dan: Pokémon Leaf Green2:07:45 - EncerramentoO nosso muito obrigado a: Bruno Hatto, Carlos Bonomi, Rodrigo Kumazawa, biel tomarchio, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Eric Quarterolli, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Andre Britto, Kainã Leão, Italo Albuquerque, Johnata Gabriel, João Pedro, Joao+Pedro Aguiari, Mateus, Gabriel Barros, Andre Benia, Cicero Ruschel, Brenno Novais, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Suellen Amorim, Júlia Paterniani, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, Guilherme Shuto, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Agmar, Vivian Shintate, Gabriel Pavão, Filipe Dottori, Daniel do Valle, César Mori, Jacobico Catiau, Tales de Deus Diniz, Davi, Luiz Rafael Santos Leite, Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, Juan Alves, Leonardo Nogueira, Marquinhos Maia, Jéssica Macedo, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Lucas Eid, Juan, Andre Birck, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marina, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Anne Verrino, Alexandre Bellini Tasca, Helio Cannone, Leonardo Ribeiro Teles De Souza, Fernando Belincanta, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Kelvin Santos, Tiago Alves Fernandes, Samuel Regis, Vinicius Marques, Joao, Jonas Sá, Maryana Gois, Letícia Camperoni, Rodrigo Souza, Hermano Cavalcante, Moisés Resende, Priscila Tonet, Bianca Hayashi, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Lucas, Guilherme Rodrigues, Victor Guimarães, Matheus Perugini, Gabriel Bisuli, Caio Cardoso, Vivian, Pedro Vital Brazil, Sergie Arruda, Gustavo Garcia, Vitor Araujo, Venigma, João Henrique, Fabricio Reis, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Luan Germano, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Rafael Silva, Marcos Eduardo, Andre Jarenkow, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Érica Fontana, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Daniel Labres, Amanda Nunes, Matheus Vasques, André Luís Teixeira, Bruno Correia Milani, Ednardo M.Toledo, João CassorieloSiga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

Season 6, Episode 727:  The episode starts off with Ruan narrating excerpts from Alexandria Swanson's Dark Romance books, Defiance (affiliate link book link ) and Balance (affiliate link book link, then we chat about writing, crazy sex related stories Alexandria has dealt with in her job, and the lovely parts of publishing as an indie author, but dealing with the crap in a world full of censorship. Ruan's book mentioned, Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook Dark Romance Fantasy Author Alexandria Swanson bio:  https://linktr.ee/alexandriaswansonauthor Alexandria has been writing short stories and poems her entire life in journals and had a great idea for a novel. Defiance was the first book she finished, with more to come! Alexandria has her B.A.s in criminology, sociology, and criminal justice with a minor in forensic science. She works as a 911 dispatcher and lives in the Minnesota metro area with her dog and cat, who keep her busy. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, travel and of course, writing. Alexandria is passionate about herbalism and is really bad at surfing, but she considers herself a masochist.  Episode Summary: Author Alexandria Swanson shared she draws inspiration from real experiences when writing (though her writing is fantasy, not memoir), including working as a 911 dispatcher, plus with her background in her studies impacting her characters, her supernatural tales feature werewolves, witches, and vampires who have real psychological disorders, and this plays out as fully fleshed out and named in the storyline. We also discussed the crazy stuff...like the bizarre emergency calls Alexandria has handled: sex toys left in ovens, swallowed handcuff keys, and patients making dangerous decisions with household appliances. These real-life incidents are both interesting and intriguing, and a bit comical and shocking! Alexandria's books *Defiance* and *Balance* explore something rarely addressed in fantasy: how centuries-old supernatural beings experience PTSD and mental health challenges. Her pack therapist character Naya treats werewolves dealing with multi-lifetime trauma, while her protagonist Chloe struggles with night terrors based on Alexandria's own experiences. Listen to hear about the cover designer who hand-draws everything, why Alexandria loves editing (yes, really), and the book fair she will attend that podcast host Ruan Willow is hosting in Minnesota, The Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair, My 17, 2026. Topic timeline: Ruan narrates excerpts from Alexandria Swanson's books Meeting an Author at a Book Fair From Journals to Published Author Fiction vs. Reality: Blurring Personal Stories Emergency Room Stories: Handcuffs and Bad Decisions Mental Health in Fantasy and Paranormal Romance The Value of In-Person Book Fairs Censorship, Leaving TikTok Over Algorithm and Ownership Social Media Double Standards and MORE Censorship Finding a Sustainable Writing Routine  Pet-Friendly Work Schedule and Writing Rituals Finding Creative Space Away From Home Loving Editing vs. Hating First Drafts Authors Must Review Every Editorial Change Designing Dual Book Covers with Human Artistry AI in Book Covers: Avoiding Hidden Technology Amazon Lost My Book and Pre-Orders! Book Printing Struggles and Independent Solutions Wrapping Up with Alexandria: Books and Social Media Instagram alexandria_swanson_author Affiliate links and Ruan's links: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

**Episode #1183: Liquor Stores Strike Back – Suing the ABC Warehouse Contractor in Mississippi's Booze Backlog Mess** Clay Edwards jumps into one of the hottest local stories rocking Mississippi's alcohol industry: three Gulf Coast package stores—Aloha Wine and Spirits, Rosetti's Liquor Barrel, and Buckshot's—filing a lawsuit against Ruan Transport, the Iowa-based company the state hired to run the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse in Gluckstadt. Clay breaks it down with his signature no-holds-barred take: The state's monopoly on wholesale liquor distribution has turned into a total disaster since Ruan took over operations in 2023. A switch to new software (ditching the old conveyor belt system) in January 2026 triggered massive delays, billing screw-ups, and a backlog that hit 200,000 cases at its peak. Stores across the state—especially smaller independents—have been waiting weeks (sometimes months) for shipments that used to arrive in days, getting partial orders while being charged full price, or worse, billed for booze that never showed up. The suing stores accuse Ruan of breaching their state contract, negligence, gross negligence, and unjust enrichment—basically, collecting fees per case while failing to deliver and tanking their businesses. Clay sides hard with the store owners: "These are small businesses getting hammered by incompetence. The warehouse is full of product, but they can't get it out the door. It's a multilevel screw-up—untested software, incompatible equipment, and no real backup plan." He calls out the bigger picture: The state owns the warehouse and contracted Ruan after bidding them out over local companies. Now, with a new facility delayed and the backlog still lingering (though improving for some), independent owners are hurting most—some north Mississippi stores even closed for weeks due to zero inventory. Clay floats his practical fix from earlier shows: Use hotshot drivers or an "Uber of liquor" system to blast through the backlog short-term. "This ain't rocket science. Pay extra for expedited delivery, clear the shelves, keep businesses alive—taxpayers and owners would probably chip in to avoid bigger losses." Clay ties it to his core theme: Corrupt, inefficient systems in Jackson and beyond hurt real people. He praises the Coast stores for fighting back instead of staying quiet (noting some owners are hesitant to speak out publicly for fear of retaliation). "If you're getting screwed, sue 'em. Don't let bureaucrats and contractors hide behind contracts while your shelves stay empty." Full of frustration, common-sense solutions, and zero sympathy for the mess-makers, this episode spotlights how a simple liquor distribution glitch became a statewide crisis. If you're tired of government-run monopolies failing small businesses and want the raw truth on Mississippi's booze shortage—strap in. Still standing, still calling it like it is.

Season 6, Episode 726:  Surprisingly, Genevieve LeJeune founded Skirt Club to address a need she felt in her own life, only to discover 25,000 other women felt the same way. The private members club creates women-only spaces where nervous systems can relax, and genuine connection happens without performance or fear of judgment. After spending 15 years in finance enduring workplace harassment that was simply normalized, Gen witnessed how women of her generation were conditioned to survive in male-dominated environments. She started hosting champagne parties that grew from 15 to 150 attendees within a year, revealing just how many women needed a supportive environment to explore their sexuality without shame. (The demand was staggering.) Through building communities across 36 cities worldwide with 27,200 members, Gen discovered that women's fundamental needs are surprisingly universal across cultures. Her events have evolved beyond sexuality into something broader to include embodiment, connection, and authentic self-expression. When women abandon people-pleasing patterns and reconnect with their bodies, they experience profound personal liberation. Lejeune emphasizes that sisterhood and reduced judgment among women could genuinely transform society. By helping each other ask for support and building confidence through collaboration rather than competition, women create the foundation for lasting peace. Find out more:  Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and the Skirt Club website Founding Skirt Club for Women's Sexual Empowerment Women's Only Spaces Create Safety and Intimacy Creating Safe Spaces for Women to Thrive Women Supporting Women Across the World Women's Sexual Pleasure and Empowerment Learning to Say No Without Guilt Generational Views on Internet and Sexual Exploration Women Fear Risk, Men Just Try It Ethical Non-Monogamy and Relationship Transparency Breaking Sexual Taboos for Women's Pleasure Women Owning Their Sexuality and Independence Women's Activism and Social Movements Community Care and Sexual Exploration Events Women's Empowerment Through Connection and Embodiment Where to Find Skirt Club Online Ruan's novella: The Arousal Package PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Key Takeaways: • **Women's behavior and openness fundamentally changes in all-female spaces** — nervous systems relax and genuine vulnerability emerges without male presence, creating conditions for authentic connection that mixed-gender environments cannot replicate. • **Bisexual and bi-curious women represent an underserved market hungry for community** — the jump from 15 to 150 members in one year demonstrates massive unmet demand for judgment-free spaces where women can explore sexuality openly. • **Overcoming shame requires both safe spaces and exposure to diverse perspectives** — cultural conditioning around female desire is universal across cultures, but can be collectively unlearned through supportive communities and exposure to how other women authentically live. GENEVIEVE LEJEUNE is the founder of Skirt Club, a private members club for bi-curious & bisexual women. With more than 25,000 members globally, women are more interested in each other than ever. She was the first to curate luxurious global events where women can put their own desires first, and gain confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. A leading figure in the movement for women's sexual empowerment, Genevieve has been interviewed for high-profile publications such as Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Cosmo, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone and the Sunday Times.

With the current AI boom, physicians are looking for ways to use this new technology in their practices. Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews Dr. Sophia Y. Wang on her Ophthalmology Science article, "Leveraging Large Language Models with Sequential Prompting to Extract Eye Examination Findings from Free-Text Ophthalmology Notes," which showed that LLMs are capable of efficient, automated, and accurate extraction of relevant information from ophthalmology free-text progress notes. Leveraging Large Language Models with Sequential Prompting to Extract Eye Examination Findings from Free-Text Ophthalmology Notes. Ruan, Franklin Y. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 6, Issue 1. If you're working on research right now, consider sharing your latest research at AAO 2026. Abstract submissions for papers, posters, and videos are open now, through April 14. It's a great opportunity to present your work — and connect with colleagues from around the world. Start your submission today at aao.org/pod26.

Season 6, Episode 725: He Spanked Me In Front of the Window, spicy erotic short story excerpt. Get the full story: On Ruan's Patreon Get the Full story Story Blurb: Alexa, whom Henry often called Kitten, was horny. Henry was asleep. He'd been up working during the night so was sleeping in while a morning snowstorm raged outside. Alexa sipped her coffee as her horniness blossomed and her inner brat blinked, smiled, and then she stripped. She had a perfectly evil idea. She was going to poke the bear and trigger Henry's aggressive Dom mode. She stalked up the stairs naked and with a running leap pounced on top of Henry. He woke and indeed his inner Dom bear roared. What she received shocked her, but it was most definitely one of the top wants on her sexual bucket list. Award winning author First place winner! RUAN WON FIRST PLACE IN A CATEGORY IN THE GOLDEN PIGTAILS SMUT AWARDS for her book John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures! Learn more here: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/awardwinningbooksruanwillow Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair: https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/ Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  Make the SWTICH to a new audiobook platform: Libro FM! Get indie author's books like mine! (affiliate link): get two free audiobooks when you start a new one-credit per month membership using promo code SWITCH. Libro FM Audiobooks PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ ⁠Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Strokers for men: https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=5&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 "I especially love my Pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 724 with podcaster Leigh Ann Steele from the Hustlers 2 Housewives Podcast, an Adult Industry Podcast. Two Sexuality Podcasters on How Podcasting Changed Our Perspectives on Sexuality and Connection, plus we talk about sex, life, being powerful women in midlife, and dogs! NOTE: video version coming soon to Ruan Willow Podcaster on YouTube, and also on Substack, Spotify, and PodNation Media on Roku TV/Fire TV devices, and Full Swap Radio (app and internet radio station). Discussion Topics: Introducing Hustler's 2 Housewives Podcast Connecting With Hundreds of Guests Worldwide Shopping for the Right Sex Toy Being Open About Sex and Sexuality Elderly People Deserve Sexual Freedom Pets Give Life Energy and Purpose Unexpected Dog Rescue Changed Everything Favorite Podcast Guests and Surprising Conversations Why Podcasting Feels Like the Perfect Job Everyone's a Whole Person Humanizing People Beyond Their Industry Podcast Guest Selection and Interview Approach Women's Sexual Pleasure and Menopause Ignored Women's Sexual Health and Cannabis Strains The Power of Not Giving a Fuck Genuine Conversations and Not Taking Things Personal Summary: In a conversation with my podcast guest, Leigh Ann Steele from "Hustlers 2 Housewives", (where she interviews adult industry performers), she articulated something I've felt deeply: hosting a podcast fundamentally rewires how you see people. You stop seeing people as one-dimensional characters. Instead of categorizing someone by their profession or background, you discover they're complex humans with unexpected perspectives, humor, and intelligence. And what a beautiful thing it is to see humans as human beings rather than labels! We talked about how podcasting has transformed our views on sexuality and connection and made us less judgmental, and more open, people who are more supportive of others rather than resorting to tearing them down. Talking genuinely with hundreds of diverse people fosters deep growth in empathy and grace. Undoubtedly interviewing people from a wide variety of lived experiences reduces the tendency to judge others. We also chatted about previous guests, some of them mutual, and how they shattered our expectations and bloomed with the beauty of their individual truths. People are amazing, if you let them show you! We also chatted about how sex is ageless (another area to curb your judgements in) and how frustrating and insulting it is that the world has so horrendously neglected women's sexual health and pleasure research, including lying for decades that hormone replacement therapy was harmful to women (spoiler: it's NOT harmful, it's very, very helpful for women to be on HRT, especially around and after menopause. Research it!) Maybe we'll share if we liked the lemon!!!!!  Connect with Leigh Ann on Instagram at hustlers2wives and find her podcast Hustlers 2 Housewives on podcast apps and the Full Swap Radio internet radio station and app. Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  Make the SWTICH to a new audiobook platform: Libro FM! Get indie author's books like mine! (affiliate link): get two free audiobooks when you start a new one-credit per month membership using promo code SWITCH. Libro FM Audiobooks PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Strokers for men: https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=5&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 "I especially love my Pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow      

Uisce Éireann has admitted it's embarrassed by instances of raw sewage discharge at Clare beaches. The water utility was fined €32,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency last October for offences relating to discharges in Lahinch and Miltown Malbay, Following his presentation to members of Clare County Council's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee this week, Uisce Éireann's John Dempsey was asked by Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery what measures are being taken to ensure water is of a sufficient quality going forward. The meeting also heard from Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly who raised the long-running debacle of Noel O'Loughlin who's been trying to build additional needs accommodation in Ruan for over 20 years but is unable to do so due to insufficient wastewater capacity. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and first caught up with Councillor Slattery in relation to the issues in Lahinch. Photo (c) Andrei310 from Getty Images via Canva

Season 6, Episode 723: Next Door Temptations, Excerpts from Book 1, Finally Got My Neighbor's Cock.  Melissa had lusted for Cal for years, both of them had interacted as neighbors exchanging social pleasantries at neighborhood parties, bumping into each other while out walking dogs, at school events, and at the local grocery stores. Melissa had always surmised there was something more beneath the cordial surface of their interactions, and it was not just merely as neighborly friends. She had seen the spark in his eyes and returned it on multiple occasions. One day Melissa spied Cal working hard in his yard on a hot summer day and pulled her car to the curb to chat with him during his mundane task. She was delighted to find out Cal was now separated from his wife and clearly was now free because she had left him for another man. This was her chance. Their conversation was brought in the house for iced tea to get out of the hot sun. Things heated up way more than either of them expected when they both realized they had each harbored the serious hots for each other for literally years. Hooking up after their lust had boiled and baked for years was just the beginning stepstone to something that would blow both their minds, and their sex lives, to the moon! Book 1. Get the full ebook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/nextdoortemptationsfriendstolovers Get the full audiboook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/nextdoortemptationsaudiobook Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  Make the SWTICH to a new audiobook platform: Libro FM! Get indie author's books like mine! (affiliate link): get two free audiobooks when you start a new one-credit per month membership using promo code SWITCH. Libro FM Audiobooks PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Strokers for men: https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=5&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 "I especially love my Pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 721: From Shame to Liberation: Writing Sex-Positive Fiction with Author Misty O'Hara **Breaking Free from Sexual Shame Through Fiction** After her mother died, author Misty O'Hara made a radical decision. She would channel her conservative upbringing and nineteen-year monogamous marriage into something transformative for herself by sleeping with 100 men, but then switched gears to a novel exploring female sexual agency instead. The result? *The Hundred Man Plan*—over one hundred chapters written across seven years while juggling motherhood, work, and school, all while exploring her sexuality in midlife through writing and polyamory. What makes Misty's approach so refreshing is her unapologetic stance on double standards. Men with multiple partners get celebrated as "studs," while women face judgment and shame. She reclaims provocative language in her writing, arguing that authors don't need personal experience with everything they write about (just like science fiction writers don't need real life adventures in spaceships!). Her characters find glorious self-empowerment and conscious choice. The book features witty, sassy, flawed heroines—never passive or perfect. Misty carefully crafts intimate scenes using conversational adult language while avoiding clinical terminology. She emphasizes that sexual health connects directly to mental health, rejecting shame-based messaging entirely. Now touring with Barnes & Noble across Utah and planning book signings nationwide, Misty discovered an untapped market of women seeking escapism through romance. Her short chapters work perfectly for couples to read together as well. Ready to explore fiction as a healing tool? Find "The Hundred Man Plan" at https://www.mistyohara.com/ or major retailers like Amazon (affiliate link) The Hundred Man Plan Book and Barnes & Noble. Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Strokers for men: https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=5&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 "I especially love my Pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow The Arousal Package: The Arousal Package novella by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.  

Brandi Swan...  This is a partial episode to present some of the interivew in Video Form, it is also available in full on my podcast channel in audio. Get the FULL video interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/vEoeJ1mwIkg or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ism4pAz8bvXg16TjnoLhh?si=hO_a7cwSQ_KCgWTK03LoJQ Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow Podcast Hosts Actress Brandi Swan in an interview! Season 6, Episode 719: From Stage to screen: Brandi Swan's Path into Professional Adult Entertainment. Brandi Swan's journey from theater stages to adult film sets is anything but ordinary. After years as a dancer, she discovered pole dancing, which eventually led her into adult entertainment—though not before she learned what "making it wink" meant during her very first audition (talk about a learning curve, yikes!). Now working with major studios, she's finding her preferences through experience, crediting co-star Jay Romero for making her comfortable during a successful first anal scene. Brandi has a Master's Degree in Theater and she loves dancing exotically and doing adult entertainment because 'she loves the thrill, the art of seduction, and the people she meets along the way." Beyond the bedroom, Brandi's navigating the demanding business side of adult entertainment. She recently graced the red carpet at both AVN and XBIZ events. At XBIZ in Los Angeles, she spent a week networking through panels and speed-dating events with agencies and directors—exhausting work that contrasts sharply with her previous theater career. She's setting boundaries (no hard hits to the face), embracing her submissive side, and planning to eventually transition from performing into directing and producing, bringing her film background to create more sophisticated adult content. Connect with Brandi Swan: ⁠https://x.com/ConfettiStarr⁠ ⁠https://avn.com/press/video/brandi-swan-signs-with-djd-media-for-publicity-representation-147802⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/5__Star__Review⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@Confettistarr⁠ PLEASE VOTE FOR ME: I've been nominated for books in the Golden Pigtails Awards and my books ALL made it to the finals! I'm super honored to have been nominated and thank you for voting for me! Please vote again for my books before February ends so I can win. My books are John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures, The Drink Master, and The Arousal Package, plus the anthology I'm in Summer Teases 2. Please vote for me ⁠https://alexasommers.com/the-golden-pigtails-2025-finals/⁠ Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.  

Season 6, Episode 720: Servicing the College Fence Builders Excerpt, An Age Gap Hotwife Novella, written and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Blurb: In this MMMMMF, John continues to lead his wife through sharing events with work men who come to the house, and the big surprise of the day is she's helping the work men work this time! She gets a special 'uniform', which is skimpier than one would expect anyone to do work in, but that's not the biggest shocker of the day. When the workers arrive, Laney's jaw drops as she had expected one man, but it's a crew! Not just any crew, this is a band of five sexy strong male college students who build, repair, and paint fences. As John dictates the rules for the day, and for the spicy event that will be the hot delicious finale, all the men and Laney are ready to tear into the day with lusty excited hopes. They are all ecstatic about all the potential dreamy flirty pitstops along the way as they do their duty to get the fence job done, but with much more salacious edging than any of them had expected. Being the female in the group, Laney is looking forward to so many high riding peaks, her highest count ever will surely be achieved with a full beefy crew like this. John's certainly not left out of the fun though! He has outdone himself this time in delivering a scheme for one of Laney's topmost unmet fantasies, and his beaming smile tells all. He's not only overindulgent with his wife, but he's going to reap all the steamy benefits once the guys head home, and for years and years to come thereafter. He's no dummy! Novella 5 in the Servicing the Work Men, My Filthy Hotwife Adventures Series. This contains affiliate links. Get the novella: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/servicingthecollegefencebuildersanagegaphotwifestory Get the FULL book: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/servicingtheworkmenherfilthyhotwifeadventures Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Strokers for men: https://offers.feeliate.com/?lp=5&offer=1&uid=019bea75-2e7d-75cf-a618-850a2d3e8d59 "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Apoie o UP no Orelo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clique aqui!⁠⁠⁠O UP está mudando novamente e 2026 será muito especial. Por isso nos despedimos da nossa antiga fase relembrando os melhores jogos de 2025 em uma lista que, como todos já sabem ou deveriam saber, elimina absolutamente todas as listas já feitas! O nosso muito obrigado a: Guilherme Serravalle, Diego Almeida, Vitor Ludwig, João Sousa, Breno Bezerra Bluhm, Jéssica Macedo, Lucas Eid, Naga, Gabriel Dias, Matheus Henrique, Victor Toffano, Guilherme Magalhães, Rafael Ramalli da Silva, Lucas Carvalho, Renato Martins, Bruno Luiz Korckievicz, Marcelo Junior, Vitor Araujo, Anderson Lister, Lucas Brum, Rodrigo Souza, Rodrigo Taira, Paulo Piazza, Victor “VicGurg” Gurgel, Moisés Resende, Caio Barcelos, Renato Bena, Daniel Labres, Gabriel Bisuli, Renan Ferraz, Davi, Gustavo Garcia, Pedro Vital Brazil, Eric Quarterolli, Sergie Arruda, Bruno Correia Milani, Venigma, João Cassorielo, Yan Queiroz, Vivian, Henrique Fernandes Veri Marques, Gabriel Bittencourt Borowski, REGIS F G FREITAS, Rafael Valim, Anderson Barbosa, Felipe Dal Molin, Luan Germano, Andre Jarenkow, Guilherme Rodrigues, Érica Fontana, Giancarlo, Marcus Buzette, Arthur Luiz, Isadora Marques, Daniel Baumgratz, Caio Cardoso, Giovanne, Daniel Ferreira de Camargo, Ananias Júnior, Rebeca Moura, Clarissa Farias, Daniel Bandoni, Thiago Yakomizo Buainain, Pedro C., Rafael Silva, Luiz Gustavo, Matheus Vasques, Moisés Pacheco de Souza, João Henrique, Bruno Hatto, Marquinhos Maia, Carlos Bonomi, Joao, Akemi Nakamura, Wellington Oliveira, Luiz Fernando Moratelli, Francisco Campos, Fernando Gusman, Ednardo M.Toledo, Cicero Ruschel, Arthur Valladão, dudu pansica, Anne Verrino, Paulo Felisbino, Felipe Gil, Mariana Janoti, Carlos Jefferson, Leonardo Azzi Martins, Arthur Goulart, Rafael Yabiku, MARCELO CARLOS DOS SANTOS JÚNIOR, Gabriel Barros, Júlia Paterniani, Renan Felipe Silva, Guilherme Shuto, Area Zero Podcast, Marcel Kuhne, Filipovisky De La Fuente, Ruan, Helio Cannone, Agmar, andre juck, Andre Benia, André Luís Teixeira, Suellen Amorim!Siga o UP:Orelo | Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | DiscordContato comercial: contato@somosup.com

A Clare developer who's been fighting for 20 years to get planning permission for a development on the site of a former pub says no one will "put a gun" to his head and stop him from achieving his aim. Noel O'Loughlin has withdrawn an application for a mixed-use development, including assisted living houses, on the site of Purcell's Lounge Bar in Ruan due to wastewater connectivity issues. It's the fifth time the Corofin native has attempted to get approval for a redevelopment of the building which was subject to an act of vandalism earlier this month. He says he intends to keep moving forward until the project is realised.

Season 6, Episode 719: From Stage to screen: Brandi Swan's Path into Professional Adult Entertainment. Brandi Swan's journey from theater stages to adult film sets is anything but ordinary. After years as a dancer, she discovered pole dancing, which eventually led her into adult entertainment—though not before she learned what "making it wink" meant during her very first audition (talk about a learning curve, yikes!). Now working with major studios, she's finding her preferences through experience, crediting co-star Jay Romero for making her comfortable during a successful first anal scene. Brandi has a Master's Degree in Theater and she loves dancing exotically and doing adult entertainment because 'she loves the thrill, the art of seduction, and the people she meets along the way." Is genuine arousal on camera even possible for someone new to the industry? Brandi surprised herself and her director during her first girl-girl scene, experiencing authentic attraction despite never having been intimate with women before. She lost her virginity at 24 and views her current work as an exciting exploration of sexuality rather than just a job. Beyond the bedroom, Brandi's navigating the demanding business side of adult entertainment. She recently graced the red carpet at both AVN and XBIZ events. At XBIZ in Los Angeles, she spent a week networking through panels and speed-dating events with agencies and directors—exhausting work that contrasts sharply with her previous theater career. She's setting boundaries (no hard hits to the face), embracing her submissive side, and planning to eventually transition from performing into directing and producing, bringing her film background to create more sophisticated adult content. Tune in to hear Brandi's unfiltered take on the industry's realities. Watch the video version on YouTube https://youtu.be/vEoeJ1mwIkg , Spotify, Substack, and PodNation Media Channel on Roku TV/Fire TV devices. Connect with Brandi Swan: https://x.com/ConfettiStarr https://avn.com/press/video/brandi-swan-signs-with-djd-media-for-publicity-representation-147802  https://www.instagram.com/5__Star__Review https://www.tiktok.com/@Confettistarr PLEASE VOTE FOR ME: I've been nominated for books in the Golden Pigtails Awards and my books ALL made it to the finals! I'm super honored to have been nominated and thank you for voting for me! Please vote again for my books before February ends so I can win. My books are John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures, The Drink Master, and The Arousal Package, plus the anthology I'm in Summer Teases 2. Please vote for me https://alexasommers.com/the-golden-pigtails-2025-finals/ Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

In this hard-hitting segment of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards exposes the absolute trainwreck at Mississippi's ABC warehouse that's crippling liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and even casinos statewide. After a 2023 partial privatization brought in Iowa-based contractor Ruan to manage operations, a perfect storm hit: new Blue Yonder software glitches incompatible with ABC's system, removal of conveyor belts for a flawed pallet delivery setup, and massive staffing shortages due to low pay. The result? A staggering 199,000-case backlog, empty shelves, and businesses like LV's and O42 Wine & Spirits scrambling to serve customers while hemorrhaging revenue—prepaid orders sit undelivered, forcing owners to shrink menus and turn away patrons. Clay breaks down WLBT's coverage, including frustrated lawmakers like Rep. Hank Zuber slamming the table in hearings, and Revenue Commissioner Chris Graham's grim timeline: backlog halved by March, cleared by May, leaving small operators hanging. Blogger Kingfish from JacksonJambalaya.com joins to detail the chaos—trucks hauling undeliverable loads without invoices, suppliers halting shipments to the overflowing warehouse—and calls out the bidding process favoring out-of-state firms over locals. Clay rants on government inefficiency, thin margins in the industry (from his bar-owning days), and why the state should fully privatize like beer distribution, urging listeners to support affected sponsors and demand accountability before more businesses dry up.

Season 6, Episode 718: Passionate Love Bite Scene Fiction Excerpt, Making His Mark. Fiction excerpt from the spicy open door romantasy book Deception's Snare, coming soon in audiobook! Get the book: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/deceptionssnare Get the book directly from Ruan, signed with swag (US shipping only): https://payhip.com/b/7L65n PLEASE VOTE FOR ME: I've been nominated for books in the Golden Pigtails Awards and my books ALL made it to the finals! I'm super honored to have been nominated and thank you for voting for me! Please vote again for my books before February ends so I can win. My books are John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures, The Drink Master, and The Arousal Package, plus the anthology I'm in Summer Teases 2. Please vote for me https://alexasommers.com/the-golden-pigtails-2025-finals/ Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ "I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo!"says RUAN. Toys with responsive touch are best! See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 717: Discovering the Real Cure for Erectile Dysfunction with Jeffrey Nuziard of REGENmax, The 97.2% Solution to Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Regeneration Blood flow isn't the problem—it's just a symptom. Jeffrey Nuziard, founder of Sexual Wellness Centers of America, reveals how his personal struggle with ED led him to develop REGENmax, the only patented cure for erectile dysfunction. His innovative approach actually regenerates tissue back to its prime (unlike pills that just mask symptoms temporarily). Want the video version? Coming today to YouTube, Spotify, and Substack in video. Learn more: Website: https://regenmax.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regenmax_ed/?igsh=MTRhdHZuZThmYzFwbQ%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/REGENmax/61557429745690/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-nuziard-24930920b/overlay/photo/ The results speak volumes: a 97.2% success rate across over 3,200 patients. This comprehensive one-year protocol combines hormone optimization, regenerative injections, shockwave therapy, and laser treatments. What's remarkable is how the treatment addresses both men and women, since both genders have erectile tissue. Women experiencing clitoral atrophy or vaginal relaxation can benefit from similar therapies, essentially the same regenerative process. Jeffrey explains how modern sedentary lifestyles have created unprecedented hormone deficiencies, with thirty-year-olds now showing testosterone levels of seventy-year-olds. Yet he emphasizes that aging doesn't have to mean giving up on sexual health—some patients maintain benefits over a decade later. At 60, Jeffrey himself is healthier than he was in his forties through hormone optimization. Could restoring sexual function actually improve your overall health, energy, and mental clarity? Ready to reclaim what you thought was lost forever? Listen now to discover the science behind regenerating your body's natural function. Sex is for you and you can have it your whole life long! Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Discover how Nasdaq uses data platforms at a massive scale to power markets and prepare for AI. Angie Ruan, Nasdaq's CTO of Capital Access Platforms, explains how large-scale data systems support market integrity, transparency, and decision-making across public and private markets. She defines what it really means to be AI-ready, how leaders should modernize data platforms, and how market fundamentals help separate real AI value from hype.Key Moments:Why Nasdaq Is More Than a Stock Exchange (06:10): Angie reframes Nasdaq as a global technology company rather than a traditional exchange, explaining how data, platforms, and engineering underpin trust, resilience, and transparency across public and private markets.The Scale of Market Data Powering the Global Financial System (11:15): Angie breaks down the massive scale of Nasdaq's data ecosystem, including hundreds of billions of market messages per day and platforms supporting more than $90 trillion in assets. She explains how data quality and reliability are foundational to market integrity and decision-making.Building a Unified Data Intelligence Platform at Nasdaq (16:35): Angie explains how Nasdaq approaches data architecture, governance, and platform design to create a unified data intelligence layer. She shares why access control, operational efficiency, and data trust matter more than raw data volume when enabling analytics and AI at scale.The AI-Ready Playbook for Data and AI Leaders (19:20): Drawing on her experience across startups and large enterprises, Angie outlines a practical framework for data and AI transformation. She emphasizes cloud adoption, breaking down silos, listening to business needs, and treating platform modernization as both a technical and organizational challenge.Is AI a Bubble? Using Market Data to Separate Hype from Reality (31:00): Angie applies a data-driven lens to the AI bubble debate, examining earnings growth, margins, return on equity, and capital investment. She explains why current financial indicators suggest today's AI moment differs fundamentally from past technology bubbles.Key Quotes:“ The foundation of any data strategy is actually cloud… If you don't put the data or the actual system in the cloud, it's much harder in terms of services and platform, let alone AI.” - Angie Ruan“Data is great, but the more important [thing]... is how we put it all together.” - Angie Ruan“ The world is going to change so fast… Being curious [and] continuing to learn, it is so important.” - Angie RuanMentionsInside the Invitation-Only Stock Market for the WealthyNasdaq eVestment: The Institutional Intelligence Platform Powering $90T+ in DecisionsGuest Bio Angie Ruan is the Chief Technology Officer, Capital Access Platforms at Nasdaq. An award-winning industry leader, Ms. Ruan holds four technical patents and has been instrumental in driving digital transformation across many industries, including enterprise application, e-commerce, payment, and capital markets. She most recently served as Vice President of Engineering at Chime before returning to Nasdaq where she was the Senior Vice President of Global Technology, responsible for overseeing the development of Key Market Technology Products and Corporate Platforms. Prior to joining Nasdaq, Ms. Ruan served as the Global Group Technology Vice President of consumer experiences and platform for American Express, where she was responsible for the digital transformation of American Express web and mobile technology. Before then, she was the Unit CIO for U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business, and was also Head of Engineering for Global PayPal Retail and Merchant product lines. As well, she held various executive engineering leadership roles at eBay including building the eBay messaging system, creating the eBay mobile platform, and transforming the DevOps organization.Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Women of Influence, Ms. Ruan holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and studied undergraduate in Computer Science at Tsinghua University of China. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

Season 6, Episode 716: This excerpt is from the novella Anderson, The Pool Service Man Turned Bull https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/andersonthepoolservicemanturnedbullaudiobook and is a part of the longer book Servicing the Work Men, Her Filthy Hotwife Adventures Full audiobook I've been nominated for books in the Golden Pigtails Awards! I'm super honored to have been nominated! Please vote for my books before February 14 to get me through to the next round. My books are John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures, The Drink Master, and The Arousal Package, plus the anthology I'm in Summer Teases 2. Please vote for me https://alexasommers.com/the-golden-pigtails-2025-semifinals/ Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals: Happy Valentine's Day! Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ I especially love my pearl toys from Kiiroo! Toys with responsive touch. See them here: https://www.kiiroo.com/products/pearl3-for-performers PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

A crônica, gênero que encontrou no Brasil um terreno fértil e ajudou a popularizar grandes nomes da nossa literatura, é o assunto deste episódio, que reúne os cronistas Humberto Werneck, autor de Viagem no País da Crônica (Tinta-da-China Brasil), e Luís Henrique Pellanda, de A Crônica Não Mata: Notas do Isolamento (Arquipélago Editorial). Com bom humor, eles falam do charme da crônica à brasileira e contam casos saborosos de medalhões como Rubem Braga, Fernando Sabino e Carlos Drummond de Andrade. A conversa aconteceu durante A Feira do Livro 2025, com mediação do jornalista Ruan de Sousa Gabriel, do jornal O Globo. Apoio: Lei Rouanet – Incentivo a Projetos Culturais  Assine a Quatro Cinco Um por R$ 10/mês: https://bit.ly/Assine451  Seja um Ouvinte Entusiasta e apoie o 451 MHz: https://bit.ly/Assine451

Season 6, Episode 715:  **A Marine's Unconventional Path to Charity Work** When Conzo left the U.S. Marines, he never imagined his next chapter would involve OnlyFans, a UK dating show appearance, and becoming an accidental meme. (Ladbible apparently loves using his image as clickbait for completely unrelated stories.) This former Marine now uses adult content creation to fund animal rescue, LGBTQ youth support, and domestic abuse survivor assistance—all while challenging society's discomfort with sexuality and nudity. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conzo0311 LADbible: https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tv/naked-attraction-contestants-where-are-they-now-connor-conzo-tiktok-777527-20230920 Daily Star: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/marine-who-starred-naked-attraction-32726872 After discovering financial mismanagement at a horse rehabilitation charity in Scotland where he served as vice chairperson, Conzo faced a moral crossroads. The animals needed immediate help. His solution? **OnlyFans became his fundraising platform**, despite initial hesitation about the unconventional approach. Beyond the fundraising aspect, he found the work personally transformative and healing, helping him process past trauma and discover his sexuality. Why does sex work carry such stigma when it's simply labor performed by people—often parents with special needs children, disabled individuals, or neurodivergent people—who struggle in traditional employment without adequate state support? Conzo argues that opposition stems from control rather than genuine welfare concerns, noting how society suddenly found moral outrage when women started controlling their own earnings on platforms like OnlyFans. Ready to hear more about redefining masculinity, navigating stigma, and finding purpose through unconventional means? This conversation goes deep. Key Takeaways:  • **Sex work as trauma healing**: Conzo describes his OnlyFans work as genuinely transformative for processing military trauma, challenging the assumption that sex work is inherently exploitative or damaging to the performer. • **Diverse sex worker demographics**: A significant portion of sex workers are parents, disabled individuals, and neurodivergent people using it out of economic necessity due to inadequate state support—not a fringe phenomenon. • **Decriminalization as harm reduction**: Conzo argues that criminalizing sex work increases danger and exploitation, suggesting legalization protects workers better than moral crusades framed around "rescue" narratives. Ruan's Links, Newsletter Signup, Affiliate links and Deals:  PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at ⁠https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/⁠ ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow⁠ All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠ Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 ⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ BeeDee app. Enter the code ohfuckyeah on the Whips ('superlikes') page to get 1 free Whip, use my affiliate link to check out this app at ⁠https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeah⁠ The Fantasy Box, where you can try out a similar fantasy in a box, or find a theme you like! (affiliate link) ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423⁠ ⁠https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2152196/26423 Opus Clip Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Season 8 Premiere: $7M Striker, New Co-Host & The Post-Benteke Erabody{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#333;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px}h1{color:#000;border-bottom:2px solid #333;padding-bottom:10px}h2{color:#d11241;margin-top:25px}ul{list-style-type:disc;padding-left:20px}li{margin-bottom:8px}a{color:#0073e6;text-decoration:none}a:hover{text-decoration:underline}.social-links{background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:30px}Season 8 Premiere: $7M Striker, New Co-Host & The Post-Benteke EraEpisode SummaryWe are back for Season 8 of the DCUK Podcast! After a mixed bag in 2025, we're kicking off 2026 with fresh energy, a new studio setup, and a brand new co-host, Ryan. In this episode, James and Ryan break down the massive offseason overhaul, including a club-record transfer, the departure of Christian Benteke to Qatar, and our honest predictions for the upcoming campaign.In This Episode: Welcome Ryan: We introduce our new co-host, Ryan, a D.C. United diehard since the RFK days (circa 2008). MLS History Quiz: A fun game guessing the top 10 Major League Soccer teams by total points in history (some surprises in there!). The "Real" Transfer News (Outgoings): Christian Benteke: Why his move to Qatar makes sense for everyone involved. Squad Clearing: Thoughts on losing Barraza, McDonald, Ruan, and the controversial Jeahze. Young Guns: Reaction to Kristian Fletcher's move to FC Cincinnati. The New Era (Incomings): Tai Baribo: Analyzing the new striker arriving from Philadelphia Union. Louis Munteanu: Deep dive into the $7 million club-record signing from CFR Cluj. Sean Johnson: How the veteran goalkeeper stabilizes the backline. Depth Pieces: Shawn Niklaw, Keisuke Kurokawa, and Gabriel Segal. 2026 Lookahead: Pre-season at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Key fixtures: Austin (Away), Inter Miami, and the new schedule format. Fan Q&A: We answer your questions on "ball-playing" center-backs and which new signing gives us the most hope.Listen to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Make sure you subscribe/follow to be kept up to date: All things DCUK: https://bio.link/dcunitedkingdom Membership: http://www.dcunitedkingdom.com/membership Merchandise: https://www.dcunitedkingdom.com/dcukstore Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @dcukfc X (Twitter): @dcunitedkingdom Threads: @dcukfc Bluesky: @dcunitedkingdom.com