On episode 130 of American Sex Podcast, Aida Manduley introduces us to attachment theory and explains how it impacts our daily lives. It turns out the way we connect in adult relationships is influenced by how we related to our caregivers as kids. Find out which best describes you--secure, anxious, avoidant, fearful? Aida also adapts attachment theory to polyamorous relationships, tells us how attachment styles affect the way we express ourselves sexually, how they impact our relationships in qu...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 130
On episode 129 of American Sex Podcast, Cecilia Tan tells us about an infamous post-geek-convention play party organized through the first online BDSM community, alt.sex.bondage in 1991. We explore how this budding virtual leather community went on to shape sex & kink positive culture and how other contributions of Gen X set the tone for the world we live in now. Cecilia also spills the tea on the history of tea and its curious relationship with gender plus she tells us how she single-handed...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 129
On episode 128 of American Sex Podcast, we speak with Amy Jo Goddard about the challenges we’re facing during isolation. Quarantine is pressing us to reevaluate our biggest life decisions-- where we live, our careers, our relationships. Although we have some commonalities, many of us are having vastly different experiences. It seems as if we’re either on the verge of breakdown or unexpectedly thriving. A collective identity crisis is also rocking the foundation of our culture and hitting close t...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 128
Episode 127 of American Sex Podcast is a gamer geek and sex geek wet dream! We’re joined by Sharang Biswas & his eo-editor who are the editors and co-contributors of Honey and Hot Wax, an anthology of RPG games about sex, and Dr. Kit Stubbs, Founder of the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity. We discuss how assigning sexual acts to game mechanics helps normalize conversations about sexuality, reduces shame, highlights the importance of safety and consent, and improves people’s sex lives. Th...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 127
On ep 126 of American Sex Podcast, Midori teaches us about sensuality and seduction. This pandemic has set the stage for us to revaluate our emotions, reset our intimate motivations, and really examine what it means to be an erotic being. Midori explains why seduction is the art of not just creating desire but also of being desired. She teaches us how to slow down, cultivate our sensuality, and separate it from our typical orgasm goal-oriented approach to sex. Learn how your favorite movies can ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 126
Many of us are sheltered in place with partners, family members, or roommates. Some are thrilled about the quality time spent with loved ones, others not so much. We’re bickering, tense, and in some situations, the isolation is a breeding ground for abuse. On Ep. 125 of American Sex Podcast Dr. Chris Donaghue gives us coping and communication strategies we can use with people we’re quarantined with. Learn how this pandemic affects libido and how to deal with desire discrepancy, get tips for sett...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 125
Health departments are now recommending we stop seeing partners that live outside of our own homes. So many of us miss dating, our polyamorous partners, sex parties, tinder hookups, dungeon playtime, and more. Many are even starting to “quarantine-dial” exes (stop that)! We’re craving intimate companionship right now more than ever. In this episode, we give you safe alternatives for getting it on long-distance style. You have a lot more options than just talking dirty on FaceTime. Discover dozen...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 124
Does COVID-19 have you spiraling? Then DROP EVERYTHING. You need to listen to episode 123 of American Sex Podcast STAT. Kate Loree, LMFT dishes out practical advice for dealing with Coronavirus anxiety and gives tips for soothing distressed loved ones. Many of us are experiencing PTSD reactions from pandemic panic plus it's affecting the mental health of those in alt-sex/relationship communities like BDSM, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ and sex workers who are losing their livelihoods. Coronavirus is impa...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 123
Episode 122 of American Sex Podcast is a wonderful resource for those curious about non-monogamy or seasoned pros with bumps in the road. Dr. Liz Powell and Kevin Patterson discuss how the toxic monogamous ideals we bring into polyamorous relationships trip us up, give advice for poly breakups, and answer to the question “can you cheat if you’re polyamorous?” You’ll also get tips for managing resentment and frustration, addressing the perceived power imbalance between long-time partners and new ...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
On episode 121 of American Sex Podcast, Sydney Leathers talks about her fallout from the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal. In what was one of the biggest political sex scandals of the last decade Sydney was cyberbullied, hounded by the media, isolated from family and friends, shunned by members of the adult industry, and slut-shamed by her own therapist. She tells us how she eventually came out on the other side and how this incident unexpectedly improved, and perhaps even saved, her life. We exam...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 121
On Episode 120 of American Sex Podcast, adult performer Chris Cock talks with us about race in porn--namely the ethics and relevance of the interracial porn genre. Learn what inequities unfold behind the scenes in the making of IR content: what types of scenes qualify as interracial and which surprisingly don’t, race-based pay differentials, unequal adult industry POC media coverage, and more. Chris created the hashtag #IRRELEVANCE to not only call attention to this issue but find solutions. One...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 120
On episode 119 of American Sex Podcast, we learn about using BDSM as a healing tool with Andrea Glik, LMSW. She explains the impact trauma has on our nervous system, how depression can be a survival response, the stress response cycle, and the difference between glimmers and triggers. We dive into how BDSM can be used to heal trauma and how she integrates BDSM into her therapy sessions. Discover how BDSM can be therapeutic for both submissives and dominants plus how healing can manifest through ...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 119
On ep 118 of American Sex Podcast, Allison Moon lends us a hand with fisting. She’s a true afistingonado! Our fister from another mister! Whether you’re interested in vaginal or anal fisting, or simply want to up your handsex/fingering game, this episode has fistfuls of valuable info (and puns. LOTS of puns!). We start out busting fisting myths, conquering shame many people have about this act, plus address hangups that straight cis men have about fisting. We also cover footjobs (footing?), prep...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 118
On episode 117 of American Sex Podcast, we talk religion, sex, and politics with “the UK’s first Muslim porn star,” Sahara Knite. We learn how her strict Muslim family reacted when they found out she was working in porn and how it’s changed the trajectory of her life. Sahara is often compared to Mia Khalifa and we discuss why that isn’t necessarily accurate. She tells us how handles the vitriol & threats she receives from those claiming she brings shame upon the Muslim religion, plus we disc...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 117
On Episode 116 of American Sex Podcast, Kevin Patterson & Alana Phelan, authors of the For Hire series, talk about the queer superhero universe they created. We also discuss why centering marginalized voices is important in fiction, how Harry Potter fans are handling the JK Rowling TERF situation, why books like Fifty Shades of Grey and Anne Rice’s Beauty Series positively changed our culture while still perpetuating harmful stereotypes, and how positive representation in media can change th...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 116
Have you ever heard of ABDL fetish? That stands for Adult Baby Diaper Lover. On episode 115 of American Sex Podcast, we talk to an anonymous diaper fetishist known as Diaper Boy. Diaper boy is a handsome, fit, African American man who enjoys opening minds by breaking the stereotypes of ABDL players and black submissive men. He teaches us how masculinity and tenderness can coexist and inspires others to take comfort in pursuing fantasies that seem “weird.” Diaper boy answers your burning ABDL que...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 115
Have you ever wished you could put a lover under your spell? Miss Mackenzee, Erotic Hypnotist, joins us on episode 114 of American Sex Podcast. She tells us how a brain surgeon not only convinced her hypnotism was real but inspired her to become a Certified Erotic Hypnotist. Find out what types of people can and can’t be put under plus the things you can do with erotic hypnosis like swapping pain for pleasure, giving instant orgasms, exploring gender, or helping couples who aren’t into the same ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 114
Hi, all! We're still on hiatus until 1/13/2020, however, we have free stuff for you and it's time-sensitive! The first of 5 massive sex toy giveaways with a total value of $2,300 is live on Sunny's site right now and runs only until Tuesday 1/14/2020. You can enter here: http://sunnymegatron.com/getvokl-giveaway . At that link, you can also find out how to enter the other 4 giveaways happening this month and about our brand new free live stream sex-ed show premiering on 1/15/2020. January is off...
Jan 06, 2020•7 min
If you’re a client unsure about how to approach providers or are a companion yourself, Ep 113 of American Sex Podcast will answer a lot of your questions. Kate Layne tells us about how she broke into the business and why she found it so empowering. Balancing escorting with her high profile white-collar career is tricky and she discusses how advertising without showing her face has affected her business. Kate also gives helpful insight for first time clients-- what acronyms like GFE really mean, ...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112 contains everything you need to know about buying and gifting sex toys this holiday season. Sunny & Ken walk you through the sexytime gift-giving process from start to finish-- the do’s and don’ts of gifting vibrators, how to solicit toy feedback from your partner without ruining the surprise, the things you need to know about preferences before selecting the right pleasure device, and how to make sure you’re giving a ‘we’ gift instead of just a ‘me’ gift. Find out which are the ...
Nov 25, 2019•56 min•Ep. 112
On Ep 111 we speak with ageplay expert, Paul Ruloff. Paul breaks down the different types of ageplay and the misconceptions about them. We explore the psychological motivation behind being a little-- which is surprisingly less about emulating a juvenile and more about creating a reality free from adult pressures and responsibilities. He highlights the differences between non-sexual and sexual ageplayers plus addresses the judgment they face in the BDSM community. Learn about the phenomenon of th...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 111
On ep 110 Mistress Justine Cross sorts out BDSM myths and facts. We begin by dissecting negative stereotypes the media feeds us about kink and sex work plus learn the reasons why we’ll likely never see accurate representations in pop culture. Justine tells us about her clients, not only the ones that seek typical BDSM fare, but also those that desire self-improvement, home organization, and other seemingly not-having-to-do-with-sex things. Learn important tips for seeking community and attending...
Nov 11, 2019•59 min•Ep. 110
I’m excited to share a new audio drama with you - it’s called Artemis. Artemis is a lesbian retelling of the Greek myth of Artemis, the Goddess of the hunt. To listen to the entire story, simply download the Himalaya app in your app store, search Artemis, and enter promo code A-R-T-E-M-I-S to get all 16 parts, FREE.
Nov 08, 2019•5 min
On ep 109 we explore the parallels between the kink and gaming cultures with Shanna Germain. It turns out these groups can learn a lot from each other-- especially along the lines of negotiation, consent, and aftercare. Shanna is doing her part to facilitate consent in RPGs (role-playing games) and offers a free resource for gamers. On the same token, those in the BDSM world can expand their horizons by embracing the spirit of play and roleplay gaming principles. We talk about misogyny in the ga...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 109
Lee Harrington joins us for a discussion about sacred kink on episode 108 of American Sex Podcast. If sacred sexuality, ritual, and sex magic aren’t your cup of tea, hold up. Lee explains how the altered states of consciousness and profound emotional shifts experienced during adult play are universal. He teaches us to translate language about these experiences to fit our own personal belief systems. We discuss viewing the sacred through the lens of technology, how to pervert spirituality & i...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 108
On episode 107 sex blogger Lizet (aka @SexologyBae) tells us about how she unlearned the sexual shame instilled in her from her Southern Christian upbringing. She describes teenage purity ceremonies she attended, how being taught to value virginity above all else negatively impacted her developing sexuality, and the consequences of religious oppression not only on her own life but on society as a whole. We also get into political and cultural stereotypes about the south, how people with marginal...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 107
On episode 106 Callie Wright of the Queersplaining Podcast has a candid conversation with us about her experience with bottom surgery. She shares a snapshot at life leading up to surgery including establishing her trans identity. Then Callie takes us step-by-step through the physical & mental prep, recovery, and the procedure itself. During the two years that followed, Callie learned that reclaiming her sexuality with her new vagina was multi-layered--it affected her marriage, her relationsh...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
Episode 105 is about everything wet! Luna Matatas explores the question, “why do we eroticize certain bodily fluids but consider others disgusting?” Then we really dive into a pool of the slimy, juicy, splashy stuff! Find out once and for all if squirt is really pee plus learn the secrets of vaginal ejaculation & creative ideas for squirt play. Luna tells us about golden showers-- what’s the appeal? Humiliation? Dominance? Something else? Learn how to explore piss play safely and discover so...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 105
Episode 104 is officially going down in the annals of American Sex history as the go-to butt play guide. Tristan Taormino tells us everything we’ve always wanted to know more about backdoor play. We bust anal sex myths that keep us ashamed and afraid to experiment. Tristan gets to the bottom of the notion that anal is the riskiest kind of sex--find out if that’s really true and why. You'll learn essential anal anatomy, the best lube for your behind, enema do’s and dont’s, the benefits of anal ma...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 104
This week's episode is a personal one. We talk to Sunny's 91-year-old Uncle George. He tells us what it was like growing up as a gay man in Chicago in the 1940s. This was when being ‘homosexual’ was illegal and frequenting gay bars and meeting places could result in jail time. George traveled to dozens of countries throughout the mid 20th century, some more accepting than the US and others downright dangerous for gay travelers. An incident in South Africa almost landed him in prison for murder! ...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 103
