Rachel talks moving, birthdays, and foreplay before getting into a conversation with today’s guest. Heather Montgomery is the founder and CEO of PleazeMe.com, a social site for open, anonymous sexual exploration. We discuss the site overall, go over the 7 “sexual worlds”, and more!
May 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Rachel talks about masturbation May and shares some resources before getting into a conversation with sex coach Ansley Brooke. She tells Rachel about her journey to becoming a sex coach, and then the two of them get into a conversation about sexual dysfunctions/disorders. We go over what they are, the potential causes, and how to handle them.
May 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Rachel talks a bit about the New York Times “36 Questions That Lead to Love” before getting into her conversation with this week’s guest, Fatima Oliver, author of The Prescription is in the Dirt. Fatima shares her own soul healing journey, and chats with Rachel about how others can work to heal fully and live their lives to their fullest potential.
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min
*Content warning: Though we do not go into detail, this episode does mention sexual assault.* Rachel is MOVING in all the ways! After a quick introduction to this special bonus episode, she reunites on air with an old college friend, Allison, who goes by my_peculiar_pelvis on instagram. Allison is a bit of a hybrid teacher/storyteller - she has quite a story and also a ton of knowledge to share. They discuss Allison’s diagnoses of Endometriosis, PMDD, and pelvic floor tension: what do they mean,...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 33 min
**Content Warning: This episode discusses an abusive relationship that also involves alcoholism, and may be triggering for some listeners.** Rachel talks spring, vaccines, and breakup rituals in the first part of today’s episode and then gives a brief introduction to today’s guest. Today’s guest is one of Rachel’s closest friends, B. B is sharing her story anonymously, and when you hear her story you will understand why. B shares her experience leaving an abusive relationship with an alcoholic a...
Apr 09, 2021•47 min
Rachel goes over some self care reminders as we roll into spring and pass the year mark of the start of lockdown. She then chats with Lily from Love With Intelligence about dating rules, communication, identifying and disarming narcissists, online dating, and how to date authentically.
Mar 26, 2021•59 min
This week, Rachel answers a listener question about how to define the relationship. Then she jumps into a conversation with her guest, Scarlett, about Scarlett’s journey in owning her sexuality.
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Rachel talks pandemic, podcast, and gives an Alain de Botton recommendation before getting into a conversation with Chloe from the podcast “Stripper Stories”. They talk about the logistics of working in a strip club, lingerie, client stories, and the challenges and stigmas that people in the sex industry are currently facing.
Feb 26, 2021•50 min
Rachel is having a hard time keeping quiet about how excited she is about all of the upcoming guests on the docket! She talks a bit about why women fake orgasms before getting into a conversation about infidelity with her friend Manette. They chat about Manette’s experiences, why people cheat, and how you can learn from it.
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This week, Rachel goes over the upcoming changes for the podcast and shares a product and a self love tip. Then, she has a chat with Keyla of Keyla TeAnn Photography, who works as a boudoir photographer.
Jan 29, 2021•56 min
Rachel and Anna go over some upcoming changes for the podcast before getting into their discussion for the week. The talk was originally supposed to be about cohabitation with a partner, but many topics surrounding long term relationships and relationship “timelines” are covered.
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Anna and Rachel start a discussion about sexual incompatibility this week. In this episode they discuss incompatibility when it comes to sex drives, kinks, and "just okay" sex. How do you communicate with your partner about these things that can incite so much shame? At what point are these things make or break? They also lightly touch on “sexual variation” but hope to have a guest on in the future who can speak to this more at length.
Jan 08, 2021•57 min
Rachel and Anna catch up and then jump into their sexy holiday discussion to go over sexy Hanukkah and Christmas traditions, why Santa is a safe sexy figure, and why, apparently, many women have a Grinch kink? They then discuss how to let go of 2020 and welcome 2021 in a way that will let you be kind to yourself.
Jan 01, 2021•56 min
Anna is out this week, so in this short mini episode Rachel provides some information, resources, and tools that she has stumbled upon over the last few weeks. Happy Holidays, everyone! Take care of yourselves.
Dec 25, 2020•10 min
Anna and Rachel read some listener mail, and follow up on last week’s topic by going over some helpful grounding techniques. Then, they get into discussion the stigmas surrounding STIs and explore how common STIs really are, where the taboos come from, and how to be safe and communicate.
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Rachel and Anna review some listener mail and discuss the definitions of “sex worker” and “sex expert” before diving into how to deal with trauma and mental health issues in a relationship. They talk about how to take care of yourself and how to support your partner when one or both people in the relationship are struggling.They also briefly touch on attributes of a good therapist.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Rachel and Anna discuss erotic sensation play. The whats, the whys, and hows to maximize pleasure in the bedroom. Have you ever considered adding choking, bondage, flogging, temperature changes, or blindfolds in your play? Let’s talk about the basics and how you can incorporate it safely as part of your sex life.
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Rachel and Anna discuss how they are holding up in this year that never ends before getting into how to handle the holidays. Holidays can already be tough depending on the situation, but between the pandemic and the current political climate, this year could be extra tricky. Rachel and Anna talk about coping mechanisms, how to diffuse tension, and ideas for how to keep topics light and fun.
Nov 20, 2020•57 min
Anna and Rachel discuss their post election feelings before jumping into a conversation about how to keep long term relationships sexy and alive.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr
Anna and Rachel take a break from the dating and sex talk for today and do a mental health check in to discuss everything going on in the world.
Nov 06, 2020•57 min
This week, Anna and Rachel start to discuss a topic they will surely revisit again because it’s a big one: How do you deal with breakups and what can you do to move on after the end of a relationship?
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr
Rachel and Anna are feeling a bit silly this week and decide to get into the ~spicy~ topic of food and sex. They discuss cause and effect foods relating to sex, aphrodisiacs, food kinks, and body image. Needless to say, things get interesting very quickly. #jalapenoplay #yourbodyisawonderland
Oct 23, 2020•51 min
Anna and Rachel have their first guest on the show in celebration of their 10th episode! In it, they interview Bret, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, about childhood trauma and how it impacts adults. *CONTENT WARNING*
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Anna and Rachel discuss stress and how it can impact your life in many ways, including your sex life. They also talk about some ways to work to manage your stress.
Oct 09, 2020•55 min
Rachel and Anna reflect on their own lives and consider how people’s relationships and priorities have shifted over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 02, 2020•52 min
Rachel and Anna read some listener mail before getting into a discussion about how to communicate with your partner about the sexual fantasies and desires you may have, and WHY it is so important to have these conversations. This episode features a very rude Spotted Lantern Fly.
Sep 25, 2020•58 min
Rachel and Anna jump into a conversation on love languages and how you can think about them in the context of the bedroom. How can you work with a partner (or by yourself!) to bring in the love languages to be a part of all parts of sex including foreplay, the act itself, and post sex?
Sep 18, 2020•56 min
Rachel and Anna delve into the 5 Love Languages. What are they, how do we express them, and how do you work to show the people around you that you appreciate them using their love language? Part 1 of a 2 episode arc on the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman.
Sep 11, 2020•58 min
Anna and Rachel reflect on their week and read listener responses to their questions before diving into an introduction on Attachment Theory.
Sep 04, 2020•56 min
Rachel and Anna read listener submissions of what makes people feel sexy and confident, and then talk about how to create effective communication in your relationships.
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr