Have you ever heard of polyamory? It's a term that's gaining prominence in today's lexicon, but what is it? My guest Marcel Wilson and I discuss some of the nuances of this relationship structure, because for some it's anything but structured, other's it's highly regimented. If you'd like to reach out to Marcel about Sex Positive KC, you can reach him at SexPostitiveKC@gmail.com. Mentioned in the episode: The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton Psychosexual Somatic Therapy --- Send ...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 14
On today's show, I'm addressing two listener concerns; One female listener is struggling with achieving orgasm, and one male listener doesn't know what to do with he and his partner's mismatched libidos. Visit my Patreon page to become a supporting patron of Open the Doors Coaching. Betty Dodson's website has lots of information to check out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/support...
Jul 05, 2019•17 min•Ep. 13
Self-described former corporate addict turned entrepreneur, Robyn Stevens became certified in feng shui in 2012, and founded her business, Robyn Stevens Feng Shui , in 2013. She is a member of the International Feng Shui Guild, frequent TV guest, and sought after speaker. Robyn works with residential and business clients through one on one consultations, workshops and private events to make sure their space is ready for love and prosperity. I learned so much about how to make sure my space is in...
Jul 03, 2019•53 min•Ep. 12
Signs are all around us, right? Sometimes, it’s a bit more literal. As someone who recently took one to the face, I found a lesson in this particular accident. I’ve always run into things, just ask my mother. This time, the words I said to the stranger witnessed my mishap have become a new mantra to help me move on from the past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/support...
Jun 28, 2019•24 min•Ep. 11
Jonathan Salter is the founder and owner of EVRNU Clinics . I got to donate my vagina to science when I got to be the recipient of a Viveve Treatment when they did their training sessions before opening, so we discuss what it is, what it does, how it works (Psssst…it’s vaginal rejuvenation). We also discusses some procedures for men that are out there like Gainswave , and why a penis pump is actually something all men should have at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepthemco...
Jun 26, 2019•42 min•Ep. 10
Joel Barrett of Joel Speaks Out is an LGBTQ writer, speaker, and gatherer. As a business mentor, he supports entrepreneurs from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a queer advocate, he brings people together to socialize and support one another. We talked about bi invisibility, his upbringing as a fundamentalist Baptist, his time in ex-gay therapy (AKA conversion therapy) , and he shared some fun stories about Presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg . Mentioned in this episode: Risk Podcast ep...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 9
Listener question: "Can you please explain to people how to start engaging in anal play? I talk to a lot of people, men and women, who are scared because they don’t understand how to work up to it and the various ways you can engage in anal play without jamming a huge dick or toy in your ass.” That's a direct quote! And, of course, I’m more than happy to talk about anal intercourse and play. I'll talk about solo play, how to talk to your partner, breathing techniques, and lube do's and don'ts. M...
Jun 07, 2019•24 min•Ep. 8
With years of experience in the online porn industry through cam work and running an amateur porn website, Crystal has done a complete 180 from her sheltered Midwestern upbringing, where sex was a taboo subject. Crystal has learned that sex and sexuality don’t have to make you feel dirty, and can help you learn a lot about yourself and what you want out of life. Through exploring BDSM, fetishes, sugar daddies, and swinging, she’s come to accept that sex is an important part of life, no matter wh...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 7
On today’s episode, I answer a listener question about what I recommend for people who are looking to get back into dating after ending a long term relationship. This is an area I support clients with often, so I shared some of my best advice for getting back out there on the dating scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepthemcoming0/support
May 31, 2019•15 min•Ep. 6
My interview with Lauren Caldwell. She’s single for the first time in her adult life after two back to back long term relationships, and now she’s diving head first into the dating world. Some of our topics included digital dating, our favorite condom, dating deal breakers, masturbation because May is National Masturbation Month, and fangirling over Queer Eye. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Lauren @missuglyshoes on Twitter for more of her dating mis-adventures. --- Send in a voice message: ht...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 5
This topic has been on my mind for a while. As someone who has become more active in the health and wellness community the last few years, I’ve found that sexual health and wellbeing is often ignored when many practitioners talk about self-care. I discussed what sexual health means, why aren’t providers talking about sex as part of self-care, and how I believe we can change this. Mentioned in this episode: World Association of Sex Coaches Code of Ethics World Health Organization definitions of s...
May 24, 2019•20 min•Ep. 4
Jay Pryor is an Executive Coach, Owner of Jay Pryor Coaching, and is an LGBTQ+ activist from Lawrence, KS. For Jay (they/them), being an activist is about more than raising awareness, it’s about helping kids see they are not alone. We talked about neuroscience, how the coaching approach works, what their journey through transitioning was like, being an activist, why visibility matters, intersex people “are superheros”, gender reveal parties are problematic, bathroom bills in state legislatures a...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 3
On today’s minicast, I’m talking about masturbation because May is National Masturbation Month! This one is a little more for the ladies, but hey, guys can gain some insights by listening, too. Young women often don’t learn much about masturbation. They think there are right or wrong ways to explore their bodies, or they have received negative messages about self-love. This episode aims to help dispel some myths, provide resources, and reduce shame around masturbation. Also – don’t judge your pa...
May 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode of Keep Them Coming with Open the Doors Coaching, host Kristen Thomas discovers virtual reality (VR) porn for the first time. She and guest Steven Fuller discuss the pitfalls and the potential uses of this kind of pornography. They discuss the long history of porn driving tech, as well as what the future could hold for this industry. Happy National Masturbation Month! You can learn more about Kristen's coaching practice by visiting her website at openthedoorscoaching.co...
May 02, 2019•59 min•Ep. 1
