The research is in: Hormonal birth control can have a significant affect on your libido. And guess what? There are other SCIENCE-PROVEN non-hormonal options (other than the IUD) out there - whether you are wanting birth control or trying to get pregnant! Tune in to learn more. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overal...
Jan 19, 2019•51 min
Join us as we chat with our dear friend Emily about our top sex toy recommendations and how-to's, as well as porn (is addiction real?), and how to navigate breakups and ex's. This episode is extra special as Emily was the original inspiration for creating our own show! Check out our first episode on Sex With Emily called Orgasms, Squirting, and The Year of Anal Licking here More about Emily: Dr. Emily Morse is the creator and host of one the top podcasts called Sex With Emily . With a Doctorate ...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In an open relationship and want to learn tools to navigate the (sometimes treacherous) waters? Practicing monogamy yet interested in opening things up? And what's the difference between polyamory, monoga-mish, swinging, etc? Tune in as we chat with Jamie Joy, sex educator and non-monogamy expert on all things Beyond Monogamy. MONOGAMOUS FOLKS - This episode is for you as well. Most of these tools apply to ALL relationships, so be sure to check it out.
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Aloha! This episode was recorded from beautiful Kauai where Amy and April celebrated two of the most important women in the world..their mamas! The duo share shame, daddy issues, New Years resolutions, and more. Enjoy!
Jan 02, 2019•41 min
Ev’Yan Whitney is a sex educator, sex activist, and sexuality doula who helps facilitate, educate, and hold space for women and femme-identifying folks who want to step out of sexual shame and into erotic empowerment. She's the host of The Sexually Liberated Woman podcast and the creator of the wildly successful Sensual Selfie Challenge on Instagram. You can find out more about Ev'Yan's work at sexloveliberation.com and see her brazenly showing off her sexuality on Instagram @evyan.whitney...
Dec 26, 2018•46 min
In this quickie episode we interview Dr. Sara Tanza, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (see episode #31 from previous interview) about sex after pregnancy and some of the common issues women run into - even years after giving birth. To learn more about Dr. Tanza visit https://pelvicpotential.com In or near the Santa Cruz area? Come to her workshop (co-facilliatated by our very own Amy Baldwin) on January 8th, 2019. To sign up visit the Pure Pleasure Shop Website...
Dec 20, 2018•19 min
Ceara Lynch has a ten+ year career as a self-described humiliatrix, catering to a wide variety of sexual fetishes over the internet, and gaining exposure to a unique part of the human psyche. Visit her website at https://www.cearalynch.com , as well as her podcast at https://standardpodcast.com to learn more.
Dec 18, 2018•51 min
Episode #64 titled What Women Wished You Knew About Oral Sex was one of our top episodes. So naturally we decided to bring back Shaun from the Love Drive Podcast to discuss What Men Wished You Knew About Oral Sex :) Shaun is a writer and host of The Love Drive, a playful and honest podcast that looks into the broad and captivating world of modern sexuality and intimacy. He brings humor and depth to the often awkward, scary topics of the heart and the loins. This podcast is unabashedly sex-positi...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 15 min
There is no manual for navigating intimate experiences and too often doubt and confusion limit our capacity to feel pleasure. Do you ever wish you could deepen your intuition when it comes to knowing how to please your lover(s)? Learn how to access your intuition so you can be a more attuned and skilled lover while increasing your own capacity for pleasure! Dr. Alison Ash is a sex and intimacy coach and sexual empowerment educator who has been exploring the intricacies of sex and gender for more...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr
Wednesday Martin's newest work of non-fiction, UNTRUE: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Adultery is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free cuts through the junk science and regressive cultural narratives that have shaped our beliefs about female infidelity for centuries, revealing a truth both liberating and disconcerting: women are no more “naturally monogamous” than men; nor are their libidos shrinking violets. Far from it. Offering insights from thirty experts as...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 13 min
In this episode we dive deep into the the world of orgasms with Susan Bratton, “trusted hot sex advisor to millions”. Topics include top tips for better orgasms, hot sex in long term relationships, as well as Susan’s 14-year Expanded Orgasm/Orgasmic Meditation Practice. We also answer a sex question: I’m 23, sexually active, and never had an orgasm. Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and ...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Amy chats with sex educator, coach and author Stella Harris about the G-spot, female ejaculation AKA squirting, and vulva mapping. Stella Harris is changing the way people experience their sex lives. As a certified intimacy educator and sex coach, she gives her students the tools and confidence to explore their sexuality safely and free of shame. A national and international speaker, Stella teaches everything from pleasure anatomy, to communication skills, to kink and BDSM. Stell...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Ellice Apostolos - owner of Santa Cruz's premier pole dancing studio, Steel and Grace - is back to talk about the art of the erotic dance, and how we can apply it to sexy time with our lovers. This interview was recorded immediately after April and Amy took an advanced S-Factor class, so not only are they all charged up from the sensual practice, but they also get testimonials from a few participants, including Badass Boss Mentor Meghan (see info below). About Ellice: Ellice Apostolos empowers e...
Nov 06, 2018•57 min
In this episode April and Amy expose some of their own shame and sex/relationship struggles, followed by a discussion about consent and the dangers of positions of power - specifically in the Tantra community.
Oct 30, 2018•53 min
Rain DeGrey is an international educator, writer, presenter, podcaster, and performer that has been writing articles and teaching classes, focusing on kink, relationships, and sex education, since 2009. After getting her start as a fetish model and Pro Domme, she was motivated to branch out into education, something she is extremely passionate about. Demystifying sexuality and presenting in a clear and humorous way are trademarks of her teaching style and she believes strongly in making sex educ...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this touching episode Terah Harrison, LPC, shares her trauma story for the first time on air, alongside tips and tools for finding great sex and deep connection in the aftermath. Thank you, Terah, for speaking up and sharing your vulnerability with us. Also, we answer a sex question about pegging (when a female-bodied individual tops/penetrates a male-bodied individual via a strap-on). About Terah: Terah Harrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor and hosts the podcast Make More Love Not Wa...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we answer YOUR sex questions alongside friend and guest Kristen from the high-end German sex toy company Fun Factory. Why are some peoples turned on by golden showers? What's the deal with clit pumps? Is oral sex legit without swallowing? How do I slow down during sex? Why do I feel empty after sleeping with a lot of people? How do I navigate (conversations about) period sex? References: Our online video series Fun Cups mentraul cups Miss Bi by Fun Factory OMGyes.com/shameless Lu...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Join is for this fun interview with a high-end straight male escort. What is the difference between an escort and a Gigolo? Is Gigolo still PC? What does a day in the life of a high-end escort look like? How does one become a Gigolo? About our guest: Anthony Asanti is a Washington, DC-based Straight Male Escort providing warm, sensual & professional companionship full-time to women only. A Sensual Warrior who's the world's first and only Straight Male Companion catering exclusively to women ...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Recorded on stage during Brooklyn's Sex Expo, we chat with Lorrae from Slutty Girl Problems . We apologize if it sounds like we were yelling; we were right next to the Sybian sex machine, so it was a bit loud :) Slutty Girl Problems is for the self-identified women who embrace this empowered lifestyle. They offer a sex-positive, feminist, judgement-free zone with daily content to entertain, educate, and empower women around in all aspects of their lives. What is a slut, you might ask? A slut is ...
Sep 25, 2018•33 min
Join us for a quickie interview with Kimberly from Evine - a live home shopping network based out of Minneapolis. Kimberly and the people at Evine are some of the first people to promote sex toys on live television in the US.
Sep 23, 2018•18 min
In this episode April and Amy share their personal stories about their threesome (and sometimes foursome+) adventures. Also, a few tips on how to navigate threesomes with more grace and ease. Also, a sex question about how to find that third person (AKA unicorn) when introducing threesomes in a marriage.
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Why is it important to understand edges vs boundaries? How can they lead to hotter, more exciting sex? Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Sex therapist, a certified clinical trauma professional, a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and the author of The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook . She currently runs a private practice in Santa Cruz, and will soon offer online courses. Learn more at mf-therapy.com Also, a sex question: my partner takes too long to orgasm, and my bo...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Recorded from an RV (don't mind the hum of the air-conditioning in the background) at this past week's Burning Man, Amy discusses the idea of soulmates with Lisa Nicks-Balthasar and Chris Balthasar - “Soul Purpose Success” coaches, best friends, lovers, mirror soulmates, and husband and wife. Lisa and Chris walk their talk, living fully in a deep loving “Sacred Soulmates” relationship after losing their beloved first soulmates to death and divorce. To learn more about their offerings, visit www....
Sep 05, 2018•57 min
In this episode we dive deep into the juicy topic of squirting AKA gushing AKA female ejaculation. Join us for some how to's, as well as some personal stories about our own wet 'n' wild adventures. Also, we answer your sex question on sex in long distance relationships.
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Robert Kandell has been helping men find themselves for fourteen years. An expert in interpersonal communication and relationships, he has helped thousands of students find a more balanced, energized life with better relationships, more sex and more happiness. His coaching style is challenging, fraternal and highly rewarding and definitely not for the faint hearted, he has been described as “part football coach, part loving dad and part slightly crazed drill sergeant”. He is the host of the high...
Aug 21, 2018•54 min
Dr. Hernando Chaves holds a BA in Psychology, an MA in Marital and Family Therapy, and a Doctorate degree in Human Sexuality. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, Love and Sex Coach and Professor of Psychology and Human Sexuality. Dr. Chaves is a co-sexpert educator for Penthouse Magazine's Sex Academy instructional DVD's. He specializes working with erotic minorities (BDSM, alt expression, nonmonogamy, fetishism), relationships, and sexual concerns.
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Is sex work really the oldest profession? How has sexual shame shaped modern day culture from a historical perspective? And where did the term blowjob come from? Tune in for more. Plus enjoy Daniele's sexy Italian accent :) Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. Check out his podcasts, The Drunken Taoist and History On Fire, or visit his website: danielebolelli.com/...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Andrew was raised as the son of a minister in a Pentecostal Christian Church in New Jersey. Andrew studied Bible at the Evangelical Christian Wheaton College and obtained his Master of Divinity from Princeton Seminary. While religion was his life's passion, Andrew suffered greatly from anxiety, depression, and guilt about his sexuality. After a slow and painful process, Andrew awakened to a new spiritual experience through secular humanism, meditation, psychedelics, and sexuality. Andrew offers ...
Jul 31, 2018•39 min
Shaun is a writer and host of The Love Drive, a playful and honest podcast that looks into the broad and captivating world of modern sexuality and intimacy. He brings humor and depth to the often awkward, scary topics of the heart and the loins. This podcast is unabashedly sex-positive, bright, and alive. To learn more visit thelovedrive.com
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Tantra is a form of yoga designed to enhance one’s experience of being alive. It’s a holistic spiritual system that connects the sexual and spiritual aspects of one’s self for integration, healing, joy, and power. Dee’s classes and sessions do not have an overt gsexual focus, though we talk about how these practices improve sex, along with all aspects of life. Dee says she helps people find their bliss through relaxation, mindfulness, and sensuality. Her clients know her for being playful and ac...
Jul 17, 2018•55 min
