Best Karley Sciortino Podcasts (2024)

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That's Called Growth 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

54:04

2013, the year Damon started SNCTM, was a decade ago – gag. And, at the time, this high-end sex club was new, exciting, and transgressive. Now, looking back, we examine the complicated legacy of SNCTM – from pleasure paradise to messy free-for-all – and the lasting impact it had on the people who worked and played there. After all that went down, w…

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Time to Leave the Party 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

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After years at the helm of SNCTM, Damon faces a daunting question: where is the line between sexual experimentation and sexual compulsion? Disillusioned with the sex club and this world he’s built, Damon comes to the conclusion that what feels good, may not actually be good for him. And as he forces himself to confront his addictions, he realizes h…

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Are You Interested in an Arrangement? 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

Sex work was happening at SNCTM in various forms. The monthly party became known for its elaborate live sex shows, but there were other, more gray areas of exchange of sex for money happening, too. And as side hustles and “arrangements” became more popular, Damon found himself walking a fine line of morality, legality, and negotiating consent in an…

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There's a Way Out 46:16

1+ y ago46:16

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In this episode, we take a look back at Damon’s life before SNCTM — a story that is both spectacular and harrowing. Damon and his younger sister Hadria reflect on growing up in the Bay Area in the 1970s, in an environment laced with alcohol, drugs, neglect and abuse. These early experiences establish a sharp contrast between success and scarcity in…

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No Such Thing as a Free Orgy 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

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Damon’s personal life is up in flames, but the club’s success is skyrocketing. Due to SNCTM’s wild popularity, Damon creates a more elite tier of Sanctum membership – called “Dominus” – which costs tens of thousands of dollars and involves a blood oath initiation ceremony. This brings a new level of wealth and status to the club – at least among th…

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Everyone Else is Crazy and I'm Sane 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

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Damon moves into a Tudor mansion in Holmby Hills—quickly dubbed The Sanctum Mansion—where he both lives and hosts the parties. Damon declares his newly discovered non-monogamous status to Melissa, which ultimately leads to their breakup. But what ended their relationship actually made others stronger. We explore how sex clubs like SNCTM can provide…

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Not the Only Pervert in Town 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

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Damon starts hosting his raucous sex parties monthly, at various secret locations around LA. Two longtime SNCTM performers recall their early days at the club – including Damon’s unconventional hiring practices. As his luxury sex empire grows over SNCTM’s first two years, Damon becomes increasingly tempted by the world that he’s created – and it st…

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Welcome to the Sex Party! 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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Our story begins in 2013, with Damon Lawner penniless, jobless, and contemplating suicide. But then, one night, he watches Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut — ya know, with that iconic illuminati sex party scene — and he gets a spark of inspiration. He decides that his new mission in life is to launch a sex club for wealthy Hollywood elites int…

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Introducing: Sanctum Unmasked 2:35

1+ y ago2:35

2:35

In 2013, Damon Lawner went from being a broke family man to a sex club kingpin when he founded SNCTM: the most elite sex club in the world. Damon created a place where billionaires and Hollywood celebs could explore their wildest sexual fantasies – but it ultimately turned his life upside down. Join host Karley Sciortino as she explores our most hi…

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To Zoom or Not To Zoom? 50:08

4+ y ago50:08

50:08

Karley speaks with two separate couples whose weddings were COVID canceled. Both now faced with the question: Do we postpone this epic day that we were so looking forward to, or do we fuck the plans and do it over Zoom?By Karley Sciortino

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Keeping it Together…Barely 45:53

4+ y ago45:53

45:53

By Karley Sciortino

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How To Spend 24/7 With Your Partner 31:21

4+ y ago31:21

31:21

Karley speaks with one of her heroes, Dr. Helen Fisher, an anthropologist famous for her research on the brain chemistry of love. Dr. Fisher speaks some words of wisdom to couples who, even as lockdowns lift, will still be spending a lotttt of quality time together as our social and work lives remain far from “normal”. Also, the two discuss how soc…

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Sex Work in the Era of Social Distancing 41:05

4+ y ago41:05

41:05

Karley speaks with sex worker Jocelyn Mae about the surprising ways that the sex industry is adapting to our new normal. Later, Karley talks with Alicia Sinclair—sex educator and founder of Le Wand—about how quarantine spawned an American obsession with sex toys.By Karley Sciortino

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Is It Worth the Risk? 41:10

4+ y ago41:10

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While there has clearly always been an ethical component to dating, suddenly, deciding whether to makeout with someone could have apocalyptic consequences--literally. In this episode, Karley speaks with two people who are currently dating about the new morality of intimacy, and whether it’s possible to be an ethical slut during a pandemic.…

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Sex After Having Kids: An Urban Legend? 43:52

4+ y ago43:52

43:52

Karley talks to comedian Nicole Blaine about quarantining with her husband, two kids and unraveling mother, and still finding time for blow jobs. Also, allegedly, sex can get better even after having kids. Watch Nicole’s stand up special on Amazon.By Karley Sciortino

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What’s Up (Or Down) With Your Coronalibido? 29:31

4+ y ago29:31

29:31

Karley talks with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, who’s studying how the pandemic is affecting people’s sex lives and relationships. They discuss the impact of the crisis on the frequency and quality of our sex lives, the benefits of sexual novely, and the rise of Coronavirus porn (lol). Dr. …

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Is Domesticity the Death of Eroticism? 31:58

4+ y ago31:58

31:58

Karley speaks with her friend Ryan O'Connell, creator and star of Special on Netflix. The two talk domesticity and quarantine sex. Ryan discusses how his boyfriend has taken on the new role of helping manage Ryan’s changing needs—specifically in terms of his cerebral palsy—during quarantine. And Karley discusses her newfound cooking journey, as wel…

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Zoom Sex Parties and Long-Distance Quarantine 44:40

4+ y ago44:40

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Karley speaks with people who are digitizing their romantic lives during quarantine. Daniel Saynt, founder of the sex-positive club NSFW, fills us in on his international, virtual sex parties. Karley also talks with Nicole and Bobby, a long-distance couple whose unfortunate circumstances mean they have to quarantine apart -- indefinitely.…

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The Awkward Appeal of FaceTime Dating 29:32

4+ y ago29:32

29:32

Despite the world literally ending, activity on dating apps has spiked over the past month. In this episode, Karley speaks with Sandra, contributing editor-at-large at Paper Magazine who’s recently started Facetime dating, about navigating romance without sex, and whether you can assess physical chemistry over the phone.…

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Introducing Love In Quarantine 1:18

4+ y ago1:18

1:18

Love in Quarantine is an upcoming podcast hosted by Vogue sex and relationships columnist Karley Sciortino. New episodes coming soon!By Karley Sciortino

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Sanctum Unmasked

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Love In Quarantine

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That's Called Growth 54:04

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Time to Leave the Party 41:06

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Are You Interested in an Arrangement? 41:53

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There's a Way Out 46:16

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No Such Thing as a Free Orgy 37:46

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Everyone Else is Crazy and I'm Sane 36:09

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Not the Only Pervert in Town 41:34

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Welcome to the Sex Party! 37:00

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Introducing: Sanctum Unmasked 2:35

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To Zoom or Not To Zoom? 50:08

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Keeping it Together…Barely 45:53

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How To Spend 24/7 With Your Partner 31:21

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Sex Work in the Era of Social Distancing 41:05

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Is It Worth the Risk? 41:10

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Sex After Having Kids: An Urban Legend? 43:52

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What’s Up (Or Down) With Your Coronalibido? 29:31

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Is Domesticity the Death of Eroticism? 31:58

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Zoom Sex Parties and Long-Distance Quarantine 44:40

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The Awkward Appeal of FaceTime Dating 29:32

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Introducing Love In Quarantine 1:18

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