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Sluts and Scholars

Sluts and Scholars Media LLC | Pleasure Podcastswww.slutsandscholars.com
Sluts & Scholars is one of Cosmopolitan's "Hot Podcasts to Listen To." Nicoletta Heidegger is a licensed marriage and family therapist and sexologist and she chats with folks from across sexuality, kink, and professional spectrums about desire, pleasure, shame, stigma and (of course) bodily functions. Combining irreverence and expertise, on the docket is anything remotely related to sexual, reproductive and bodily autonomy; from the indigenous menstrual practices of the Hupa Valley tribe, to beauty confidence advice from Dita von Teese, and anal sex pro tips from Jessica Drake. Sluts and Scholars is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. For network details, contact cameron@pleasurepodcasts.com *Sluts and scholars is a sex positive, shame free, educational podcast where we try to help make your sex smarter and your smarts sexier. While we love to give advice and resources, please note that this podcast is not intended to be therapy or a replacement for therapy. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy!
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Episodes

233 Sex and Parenting Part 3: Hot and Unbothered with Yana Tallon-Hicks

This is the final episode of the season! I chat with sex therapist, educator, and author Yana Tallon-Hicks. We talk about keeping things sexy while being a parent, co-parenting, ENM and Kink while parenting, postpartum depression, good enough sex, and more! Ads: - $10 off of my retreat on 2/4-5 using code Pleasure at https://thepleasureconnection.eventbrite.com/ - The Desire Summit on 2/11 https://summit.residence11.com/ - Sex Talk with My Mom Podcast: http://www.sextalkwithmymom.com/ Yana: http...

Dec 22, 202249 min

232 Sex and Parenting Part 2: Pleasure and Pregnancy with Kelli Moore

This week I am joined by the co-founder and CEO of Soulfire Productions podcast network, Kelli Moore. We talk all about pregnancy and sexuality including: infertility, IVF, sex and desire while pregnant, non-monogamy and pregnancy, hormones, and more. Tune in to find out what happens when Kelli tries to have a four-way for the first time while pregnant. Kelli: https://kellimoore.co/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts...

Dec 15, 202246 min

231 Sex and Parenting Part 1: Womb Wisdom with Samantha Zipporah

This episode features Samantha Zipporah, a fertility, sex, and cycle educator, author, & activist. We cover the womb continuum from fertilitily awareness methods, to the history of abortion, contraception, hormones, births, and more. Ads: Check out and/ or advertise with the Pleasure Podcast Network: https://www.pleasurepodcasts.com/ Samantha: https://www.samanthazipporah.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts A...

Dec 08, 202250 min

230 Sex and Culture Part 5: Lotus Lain

In this episode, I chat with performer, producer, intimacy coordinator, and sex work consultant and activist Lotus Lain. We talk about pleasure, consent, voyeurism, types of porn, how sex work is portrayed in media, and sex work and parenting. Ads: - Dipsea: For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SANDS - Rocket Money: Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to ROCKETMONEY.com/SANDS - Back to the Body: https:...

Dec 01, 202249 min

229 Sex and Culture Part 4: Post Traumatic Growth with Krista St-Germain

This episode is about sex and relationships during grief. I talk with Life Coach, grief expert, and podcaster Krista St-Germain about losing her partner, different theories on grief, sexuality and relationships after loss, "wid-hoes," post traumatic growth, and more. Ad: Back to the Body Portal Event: https://backtothebody.org/events/permission/ https://backtothebody.org/ Krista: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to:...

Nov 24, 202252 min

228 Sex and Culture Part 3: Plant Medicine with Dr. Tara

This week's guest is Dr. Tara of Luvbites. She is a sex and relationship expert, tenured professor, TED speaker, award-winning researcher, and published author. We talk about her personal experiences with Psilocybin and Ayahuasca and how plant medicine has been healing and life changing for her (sex) life. Ads: - Back to the Body: https://backtothebody.org/events/permission - Rocket Money: Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to ROCKETMONEY.COM/ SANDS Dr. Tara: https://www....

Nov 17, 202244 min

227 Sex and Culture Part 2: The Polyamory Paradox with Irene Morning

Remember this season we are doing new themes each month, and November's theme is sex and culture. This month will highlight Some of the many ways that sex fits into our broader experiences, relationships, and life. We will be covering topics around social values, spirituality, music, psychedelics, and more. This week features somatic pleasure coach and sex and intimacy educator Irene Morning. We talk about neurodiversity and complex trauma, as well as how these facets affect relationships, kink,...

Nov 10, 202253 min

226 Sex and Culture Part 1: Back to the Body with Pamela Madsen

Welcome to another month of the pod! Remember this season we are doing new themes each month and November's theme is sex and culture. This month will highlight some of the many ways that sex fits into our broader experiences, relationships, and life. This first episode features author and Somatic Wellness Coach Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body Inc. We talk about sacred intimacy, sexological bodywork, permission for pleasure, wanting more pleasure, affairs, sex worker experiences, pleas...

Nov 03, 202248 min

225 Sl*tty Season Part 4: Boysl*t with Zachary Zane

This episode features columnist, sex expert, and activist Zachary Zane. We talk about his new book Boysl*t, the frequency of anal douching, bisexuality and pansexuality, what it means to be a sl*t, "casual" sex, and more. Zachary even reads a really steamy erotic story... Ads: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SANDS. FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a ...

Oct 27, 202254 min

224 Sl*tty Season Part 3: The Cowgirl Workout with Tyomi Morgan

This episode features International Pleasure Coach and Sexpert Tyomi Morgan, better known as Glamazon Tyomi. We talk about shower sex, best positions for oral, how to ride and stroke better, sex furniture, and more. GiddyUp! Ads: - Start creating deeper intimacy with Coral at https://mycoral.co/SandS - 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/SandS FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a productio...

Oct 20, 202251 min

223 Sl*tty Season Part 2: ASMR Daddy

ASMR Daddy returns to chat about all of the things: breeding kinks (especially with the curent state of abortion rights), vasectomies, bodily fluids, semen art, public sex, praise kinks, what makes great sex, and more! Ads: - 15% off of an OG Flow at Tracysdog.com - Visit mycoral.co/sands to download Coral and begin creating deeper intimacy with yourself and/or your partner today ASMR Daddy: https://www.patreon.com/asmr_daddy https://www.instagram.com/delete_asmr_daddy/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagr...

Oct 13, 202256 min

222 Sl*tty Season Part 1: Kink Health with TASHRA

This week I am joined by Dr. Anna Randall and Kaylie Engel of TASHRA (The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance). As champions of Kink competent healthcare, TASHRA supports empirical research on this misunderstood and often pathologized sexual-minority. We talk about research on Kink and BDSM, talking to your healthcare providers about alternative sexualities, Kink in the media, and more. Ads: Tracy's Dog: 15 % off of an OGPro 2 at tracysdog.com Coral: Visit mycoral.co/SandS to downlo...

Oct 06, 202254 min

Ep. 221 - Back to the Basics 5: Twisted Intimacy with Monika

This episode features Monika, the owner and founder of Twisted Intimacy, which is a combo of sexual health and body movement techniques. Monika is a certified Sexual Health Professional from Indiana University, a certified Twerk Technician, and a certified 1.0 Liquid Motion Instructor. We talk about intimacy and how sensual movement can change your (sex) life. Spoiler: even if you think you aren't a smooth dancer, Monika believes that "everyone can find their sexy." Ads: - Calm: 40% off a Calm P...

Sep 29, 202253 min

220 Back to the Basics 4: You Deserve Pleasure with Reba C. Thomas

This week continues our Back to the Basics theme of September with Reba C. Thomas, aka Reba the Diva. She is a sex and pleasure educator and cannabis advocate. We talk about the importance of a pleasure practice, pleasure as an act of resistance, “good girl” conditioning, cannabis and parenthood, and how to feel more deserving of pleasure as a human right. Ad: OMG Yes is offering 10% off at OMGYES.com/sands Reba: https://www.rebathediva.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, c...

Sep 22, 202247 min

219 Back to the Basics 3: Dating Advice with Erin Tillman

On this third week of our back to the basics month, I chat with Erin Tillman. She is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator, Certified Sex Educator, inclusive Dating & Consent Empowerment Coach, Author, Speaker, and Media Personality based in LA. She is also the current Executive Director of sexuality nonprofit Sex-Positive Los Angeles. We talk about intimacy coordination (what it is and how it works) as well as dating and connection tips and how to approach folks that you are interested in (hint:...

Sep 15, 20221 hr

218 Back to the Basics 2: Sexology with Dr. Nazanin Moali

I am joined this week by Dr. Nazanin Moali, sex therapist and host of the Sexology Podcast. We talk about what it means to be "good" at sex, mixed orientation couples, shame induced pelvic pain, sexual boredom, and what exactly sex therapists do and how being a sex therapist impacts our love lives. For Part 1 where Dr. Nazanin interviews me, check out her show this week! Ads: Calm app: 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/SandS Retreat: https://thepleasureconnection.eventbrite.com/ Dr...

Sep 08, 202247 min

BONUS EP: The Pleasure Connection with Ashley Manta and Lisa Reider

This bonus episode features my co-hosts for an upcoming partnered retreat: The Pleasure Connection (happening Sept 24-25th at a private ranch in Malibu). We talk about how to create and maintain connection, what gets in the way of connecting, and some delicious teasers for the event. The event: https://thepleasureconnection.eventbrite.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and s...

Sep 08, 202250 min

217 Back to the Basics 1: Navigating Desire with Cosmo Meens and Melissa D.

Welcome back to another season! This time around we are doing things a little differently. I am going to be doing monthly themes; sort of like mini seasons. This episode kicks off our Back to the Basics month of September. In this episode, I have two guests: Somatic Sex Educator Cosmo Meens and Sexological Bodyworker Melissa D. of BodyJoy Intimacy School. We talk about navigating desire, sensual retreats, shame, and why the patriarchy is bad for everyone. Ads: Partner Retreat: https://thepleasur...

Sep 01, 202246 min

216 Peg the Patriarchy with  Luna Matatas

Strap in for some strap on information with Sex and Pleasure Educator Luna Matatas. In this season finale episode, we talk about pegging, anal play, cunnilingus, eating ass, and why it is so hard to just recieve pleasure. Nicoletta also goes on for too long (or not long enough?) about the intersection of Taco Bell and sex. Events: - Sexpert event with Nicoletta: https://sexpertconsultants.com/tickets - The Great Fox Hunt https://www.blackfoxprod.com/ Ads: - Extended 30 day free trial with Dipsea...

Jun 30, 202255 min

215 EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

This episode welcomes actress, mental health advocate, and podcast host of EmotionAl Support. We talk about living with and navigating Bipolar Disorder as well as equine assisted therapy, acting, medication, and more. Ads: Event with Nicoletta: https://sexpertconsultants.com/tickets Like A Kitten: 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/sands FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a produ...

Jun 23, 202244 min

214 Open Deeply with Kate Loree

Therapist and newly published author Kate Loree returns for a part two on opening up relationships. She gives us a deeper peak into her new book Open Deeply; we talk about how to create more compassion in relationships, non-monogamy with mood or personality disorders, individuality versus intimacy, and some common pitfalls of opening up relationships, as well as successes and opportunities for growth, joy, and healing. Ads: Everlywell: - Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at...

Jun 16, 202254 min

213 Perfectionism with Alyssa "Lia" Marie Wellness

This episode features therapist and wellness speaker and educator Alyssa "Lia" Mancao of Alyssa Marie Wellness. We talk about EMDR, decolonizing beauty, perfectionism, and more. Ads: 15% off and free shipping www.LikeAKitten.com/SandS Lia: https://www.alyssamariewellness.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media....

Jun 09, 202243 min

212 Sexual Functioning with Dr. Lisa Valle

In this episode we talk about the specialization of sexual medicine with Dr. Lisa Valle, founder of Oasis Women’s Sexual Function Center. We discuss when and why to go to a sexual medicine specialist, some common diagnoses and treatments, the potential limitations of general OBGYN care, and what you can do to improve your sexual functioning and health. Ads : - Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/sands Dr. Valle: https://www.oasiswomenssexual...

Jun 02, 202242 min

211 Double Teamed: Part 1

This episode is a two-parter with Cami and Niki of the Double Teamed podcast. We talk about twinship (and why people love twins), nature versus nurture, reverse harem erotica, and knives (sexy or not?). Want more? Tune in for Part two on the Double Teamed podcast. Ads: - 15 % off and FREE shipping www.LikeAKitten.com/SandS - Extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands Double Teamed: https://www.doubleteamedpodcast.com/ Stories mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/...

May 26, 202242 min

210 Sex with Dr. Jess

Dr. Jess O'Reilly is an acclaimed international sex educator, author, and podcaster. This episode we talk about core erotic feelings, sexual values, "laziness" in relationships, and even why you shouldn't JIC (just in case) pee! Dr. Jess: https://www.sexwithdrjess.com/ Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Laziness-Exist-Devon-Price-Ph-D/dp/1982140100 Past episode on pelvic floor therapy: https://slutsscholars.libsyn.com/148-the-pelvic-whisperer-with-dr-sherine-aubert-pt-dpt-prpc FOLLOW US Twit...

May 19, 202251 min

209 America's Mom with Rachel Steele

Rachel Steele pioneered the MILF niche as America’s Mom. In this episode we talk about the popularity and taboo of incest porn, being a good Mommy (and a Mom), relational age disparities, grief, fantasies, ageism, and more. Happy Mother's Day! Ads: 15% off and free shipping: www.LikeAKitten.com/SandS Rachel Steele: https://rachel-steele.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and...

May 12, 202247 min

208 Pillow Talks with Vanessa & Xander Marin

This episode welcomes back Vanessa Marin, who has now teamed up with her awesome partner Xander to become the dream duo for partnered sex and relationship advice. The three of us talk about farting and pooping in front of partners (are you for or against?), mental loads, trying new things in the bedroom, how to come back to the moment when you get distracted during sex, and more. Check them out: https://vmtherapy.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants ...

May 05, 202245 min

207 Lovewick with Ali Maggioncalda

Come learn about love tech with Lovewick app founder Ali Maggioncalda. We talk about how to work on your relationship by staying committed to curiosity. We even answer some of the questions on the Lovewick cards about our own sexual and relational preferences. Also included: sologamy, aftercare, and Zelda! Ads: 15 % off and free shipping www.LikeAKitten.com/SandS Lovewick: https://www.lovewick.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars...

Apr 28, 202253 min

206 Sex When You Don't Feel Like It with Cyndi Darnell

This episode feautures clinical sexologist, sex coach, and author Cyndi Darnell. We talk all about how to have more pleasure through erotic embodiment. Ads: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands Cyndi: https://cyndidarnell.com/ Cyndi's Journal Articles: https://cyndidarnell.com/published-works/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts a...

Apr 21, 202250 min

205 Freek-A-Leek with Decoding Couples

This week I am joined by Rachel Facio & Stacey Sherrell, the duo behind Decoding Couples. We talk about the silliest fights we’ve had with our partners (and what they were actually about), fighting fairly, best and worst things to do during a disagreement, initiating and declining sex, and some fun facts with Dino Nuggets and Petey Pablo (you’ll understand when you listen). Ads: 15% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/SandS Decoding Couples: https://www.decodingcouples.com/ ...

Apr 14, 202241 min
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