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Erotic Awakening

Welcome to the Erotic Awakening Podcast! Since 2009, we've brought you this informative and entertaining exploration of all things erotic. From sacred sexuality to fetishes, Power Exchange and polyamory, BDSM to erotic spirituality, non standard relationships to alternative love styles, as well as simply fun kink. Over the years we've grown to be a community supported and focused podcast for people like us – those who seek an alternative expression for intimacy, authentic growth and well being.
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Episodes

EA314 - TNG 2

This week, Dan & dawn are joined by St. Louis Dave and return to a topic they know nothing about, TNG groups! And the question of the day is in regards to the responsibilities of a slave. Plus! What happens when respected author Tristan Taormino takes a look at a 50 shades concept. AND tentacles on a hat! AND more!

Apr 17, 201435 min

EA313 - BS'ing with Mom!

It's the first Monday of the April, time for another episode of BSing with Barak & Sheba! We had a great time in March, and after the April Fools Party, took a well earned vacation. But it wasn't all fun and games. For our vacation, we took some podcasting gear, headed down to the Florida Keys to interviewed Barak's Mom! So listen in to the shenanigans - and as we get a little serious on this month's BS’ing! Join us for a some Q & A with as we ask Barak's mom those hard questions about -...

Apr 08, 201429 min

EA312 - Community

This week, Dan & dawn talk to Jsin, producer of Beat Me In St Louis as well as new board member of the National Collation of Sexual Freedom on the NCSF and its mission, and why we should care. Plus the ramble about aspects of the community in general. Plus! The best tentacle pics ever? Check these out from Vlad_Gansovsky at https://fetlife.com/users/850017/pictures

Apr 03, 201436 min

EA311 - Sexual Shaman

This week, Dan & dawn talk to sexual shaman and energy dancer Kenneth Ray Stubbs on sexuality, energy, wisdom and transformation! Plus they tell you about some great events coming up! Plus dawn springs a question of the day on Dan about being Master of the Laundry!

Mar 27, 201458 min

EA310 - Hodgepodge V

This week, Dan & dawn ramble about stuff from all over the place! No topic this time, instead tons of “stuff”! Although we do talk about our Question of the Day on realities of a Master and slave relationship, but we then careen all over the place on things like.... - new @blissbringers promo - @Khloerosexxx does live kink - awesome event for both sides of the slash - Kinky Kollege and being human - Bridging the Slash, a new retreat weekend that you have to attend! - Hair cutting - Turkey ti...

Mar 21, 201440 min

EA309 - BDSM Roulette 2

Last March Lee was struck by the randomness on the internet, and used the experience as an opportunity to springboard between a varieties of topics. A year later BDSM Roulette is back with such subjects as “outing” of other people, anal play, leather contests and the difference between being “serious” and “solemn” in our sexuality. However, the absurdity of the internet also explodes in the form of “Sexy Platypus,” and of course, lemon whores. Join us as we explore human erotica through a roll o...

Mar 16, 201436 min

EA308 - Face Slapping

This week, Dan & dawn talk with Master Severen on face slapping as a form of BDSM! Plus, we start off with a question of the day about how a slave can best deal with the situation of when master gets a new slave. PLUS cinimon butter tits, bdsm movie night, Kinky Kollege, and dawn replaced with a love doll

Mar 06, 201443 min

EA307 - BS'ing while herding cats!

It's the first monday of the March, time for another episode of BSing with Barak & Sheba! We have finally come down from Winter Wickedness and are ready for some more BSing. This month's BS'ing We decided to get deep! Cause you know BSing before sex is the best way to do it... Join us for a little sexual tension as we answer these Kinky Questions - 1. Getting edgy with Humiliation & Degradation? What happens when the scene is over? Guilt? Shame? Or more Hotness? 2. Is being "Poly" just a...

Mar 04, 201444 min

EA306 - Power Exchange & Polyamory

This week, Dan & dawn talk to Lucy the Slut about M/s and Polyamory. They share their views and experience, as well as find out how Lucy does it! PLUS we sneak out some details on changes coming to EA...

Feb 27, 201454 min

EA305 - Gender Journeys and Pleasure Rights

Sharing what we want during sex can be challenging, but having bodies that are different than our identities can add an extra layer of challenge. In this podcast we look at the language and experience of transgender sex, and how to get more of what we want from sex. From exploring our bodies as if they were new to sitting with what to do if life hiccups come in the way, Lee takes us on a walk through his own struggles and provides conversations for everyone to consider, no matter your gender jou...

Feb 17, 201441 min

EA304 - Partners in Passion

This week, Dan & dawn talk to Mark A. Michaels & Patricia Johnson about there new book, Partners In Passion, Dan’s favorite book of 2014 (and if you do decide to get it, why not get it from Smitten Kitten with your 20% off with the coupon code dananddawn) PLUS our question of the day asks if tops get turned on by topping! PLUS we share stories of being live at Winter Wickedness, and who is this stranger dawn played with?...

Feb 13, 201453 min

EA303 - Wicked Awakening

On a special edition of Erotic Awakening, all the host (Dan & dawn @dananddawn, Barak & Sheba @ais_org, and Lee Harrington @passionandsoul) are joined by a few hundred people at the Winter Wickedness 2014 event! They talk about everything from experiences at the event to tribal community!

Feb 10, 201417 min

EA302 - Bedded Bliss

This week, Dan & dawn talk to Kristina Wright about her new book, Bedded Bliss: A Couple's Guide to Lust Ever After ( http://www.amazon.com/Bedded-Bliss-Couples-Guide-After/dp/1573449644 ) PLUS find out about the Kink Olympics (https://fetlife.com/groups/48047) and take a BDSM/Marital Satisfaction Study Informed Consent Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/58N8FMF) PLUS our newest subscriber is a Saint; Bungy leads the Australian take over; Enchilada breast; and the podcast goes all over t...

Feb 06, 201443 min

EA301 - BS'ing with a Staff

It's the first Monday of the February, and you know what that means! It's time for another episode of BSing with Barak & Sheba! Yes, even with Winter Wickedness at the end of the week, we still took a moment to get in some BSing. On this month’s BS'ing we combined two things at once! We were doing the final set up and walk through of the Wicked Event Hotel with the AIS Crew - so we brought em in for the podcast! Join us as we answer these Kinky Questions - 1. What should someone expect at Wi...

Feb 04, 201434 min

EA300 - Frixion

This week, Dan & dawn explore the future with a conversation with the co-founder of Frixion, a new technology that will “result is convincing and organic intimacy over any distance, from across a room to across an ocean!” AND THEY WANT YOU! They are looking for beta users! http://www.frixion.me/ PLUS how do you get to episode 300; dawn’s tentacle fix; and lots of laughs...on purpose or not!

Jan 31, 201434 min

EA299 - Bondage, Vulnerability and Crowdfunding

Amidst out fears, scenes and huge projects, each of us has an opportunity for mindfulness and gratitude. Lee takes us on a journey through his fundraising project for “More Shibari You Can Use: Passionate Rope Bondage and Intimate Connection” and the full-color revised edition of “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé.” Along the way he talks about how each of us deserves the rope and play we want, that connecting with our partners is awesome, that there is amazing blessi...

Jan 20, 201438 min

EA298 - Tantra Revisited

This week, we pull an interview we did in 2009 with Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson about the world of Tantra! Plus, we have a great question of the day regarding facing your BDSM scene fears! PLUS lots more!

Jan 17, 201443 min

EA297 - The Last 100 Things to Make Your Slave Feel Owned

This week, Dan & dawn go over the last things on the list of ‘100 things to make your slave feel owned’. From the stupid to the sexy, this list has been quiet a trip! We wrap it up with... ~ Treat her like a pet ~ writing assignments ~ 15 cums per day ~ moving in a pleasing way ~ a loving fist in the hair ~ daily task AND we go off track and talk about can a master teach a slave to give you a hand job...as service, not sex? AND we have a new supporters, Guilty Pleasures and the Monkey Puzzle...

Jan 09, 201440 min

EA296 - BS'ing with the Funk

It's the first monday of the year, and you know what that means! It's time for another episode of BSing with Barak & Sheba! On this month’s BS'ing we are podcasting with the in the cold! Yes, it's really cold outside and apparently, Barak has a little of the laryngeal funk. It's a Brand New Year, and there are so many things that we (and AIS) are doing to ring in the new year! Join us as we answer these Kinky Questions - 1. How does a new presenter get started? 2. how did you go about select...

Jan 07, 201425 min

EA295 - Best of 2013

This week, Dan & dawn talk about their best of 2013! Best scene we saw; best scene we were in; best podcast interview; best new toy; best music discovered; best goal met; best movie even! Plus, we welcome a new sponsor, Guilty Pleasures/Monkey Puzzle Club, who you’ll hear more about next show!

Jan 01, 201448 min

EA294 - Cam Models

This week, Dan & dawn interview the fun and sexy propriety of Rose Petal Cams Khloe Rose (@Khloerosexxx)! They learn all about cam models and more! Plus, dawn gets the crud, and Dan gets lost

Dec 26, 201329 min

EA293 - Feeling Owner VI

This week, Dan & dawn return to the list of 100 things to make your slave feel owned! We talk about things like teaching a slave patients, videotape scenes and watch together, line up your shoes, a little book of fail and naked dinner Plus, John hates music, podcast convention, and more!

Dec 19, 201340 min

EA292 - Clothing and Fetish Wear

Whether it is something silky and secret we are wearing underneath it all, or something shiny we are strutting for the world to see, clothing is a powerful tool for erotic exploration. After discussing roleplaying and exhibitionism, surrender and empowerment, Lee dives into the topic of fetish wear and sexy clothes for men. Having clothes (or their removal) serve a role in our sex lives is something that everyone should have a chance to enjoy. Get dressed up, get dressed down, and dress for desi...

Dec 16, 201347 min

EA291 - Just Dan & dawn

This week, Dan & dawn take a break from “topics” to caught up with a variety of the stuff that has been happening lately, including... * a question of the day about rituals * reading poetry from Body Inferno * hanging out with GLEE, BOE, and People of Kink * failing to get in anyone pants in two countries * BDSM movie night * and getting dressed in front of an open window!

Dec 12, 201334 min

EA290 - BS'ing From The Couch

It’s that time again, time for another episode of BS'ing with Barak & Sheba! This time, we are podcasting from the Couch! We have the Dave (a small Ikea table) set up, and are relaxing with the cats and coffee. Why not curl up and talk about kink! Check it out as we answer these Kinky Questions - 1. How to introduce kink to a SO, and suggestions on how to do it without being hurtful or offensive? 2. How to check out someone's Fetlife Profile and what red flags we look for... 3. How to deal w...

Dec 03, 201334 min

EA289 - Graydancer's Leather

This week, Dan & dawn share a great conversation with Graydancer on his view of Leather. If you’ve always been ‘iffy’ or curious or insanely positive you are the keeper of the One True Leather Way then you’ll really enjoy this conversation. This is one of my favorite interviews we’ve done in some time! Plus, our ‘black friday special’ is a 50% off some erotic writing from a podcast listener! Check out the end bump for details.

Nov 29, 201350 min

EA288 - Needs Wants Desires

This week, Dan & dawn talk about needs, wants, and desires, and share some of their personal items from those list, as well as how they got there. Plus, our question of the day turns into a 3 minute eyes closed reflection on Buddhism! PLUS! Dildo trophy wall; courage; 8 day trip; coming to BOE LAL KISS and other acronyms!

Nov 22, 201344 min

EA287 - Energetic Connections and Psychic Feeding

Ever have erotic or personal connections that leave you drained? People you engage with that wire you up, or leave you feeling icky? Let’s look into energetic compatibility, resonance, compatibility, and consensual psychic vampirism. Lee Harrington takes us on a journey through the question of what to be aware of when connecting on an energetic level with others – in scenes, in sex, and in life at large.

Nov 19, 201337 min

EA286 - Final Fetish

This week, Dan & dawn complete their review of the ‘100 BDSM Fetish list’! We talk about spreader bars, high heel worship, hoods, hot wax, initiation rites, interrogation, kidnapping, lecturing, teasing, triple penetration, and more!!! Plus! Beyond The Love is hours away, mermaids with tentacles, and octopus on your clit!

Nov 14, 201342 min

EA285 - BS'ing in Public

It’s that time again, time for another episode of BS'ing with Barak & Sheba! This time, we are podcasting for in the morning! Yes, it's been crazy busy this time of year, getting registration open for Winter Wickedness Check it out as we answer these Kinky Questions - 1. What Should I expect at a big kink event, like Winter Wickedness 2. Sheba, tell me about what it is like to switch? 3. How about some advice for playing in public? We also talk about Winter Wickedness; The Poo-Poo Platter of...

Nov 05, 201332 min
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