Best Birna Podcasts (2024)

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#45 Sporty Sex & Sexy Sports 37:11

16d ago37:11

37:11

Challengers hit theaters and suddenly everyone wants two boyfriends and tennis lessons, and I don't blame them. I give my two cents on the film (minimal spoilers—don't worry!), discuss whether Gen Z really hates sex scenes, and answer questions about DP, sexting, and "overperforming" in bed. Recorded at Studio Friends in Tribeca, NYC To get a disco…

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#44 Far from the Finish Line: Anorgasmia and Unsatisfying O's 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

So, you've tried everything, but you're still not "getting there." In this episode, you'll learn about the possible causes of female anorgasmia and how to make adjustments to facilitate pleasure. Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand for bonus content Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount on my favorite t…

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#43 Sexpionage, Curved Dicks, and Open Toed Shoes 52:19

2M ago52:19

52:19

I discuss the history of the prosthetic scrotum I saw at the spy museum, which sent me down a rabbit hole of sexual relations in intel operations. Plus: evolutionary theories on curved penises, why caffeine makes some people super horny, and my biggest dating "icks" Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand Use code BBIRN…

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#42 Size Queens, Flicks of the Wrist, and Swallowing Spit 51:46

3M ago51:46

51:46

Another cozy Q&A episode answering anonymous questions about penetration, flogging, negotiating something sexy, and the relationship between vaping and ED. A mixed bag of topics with plenty of personal details and hot takes dotted throughout. Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com fo…

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#41 Antiquated Flirting, Prostate Play, and Cheating Kinks 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

You asked, I answered. Except this time, I surveyed my friends (of the real-life and internet variety) to help me with some topics. Here's what my circle is chatting about this week: What are some modern-day don'ts when it comes to flirting? How can I tell if I want an open relationship or just enjoy the thrill of cheating? Why does prostate pleasu…

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#40 Tales from the Sex Shop with Saga from Losti 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

What's it like running a sex shop? I sat down with my former boss, Saga Lluvia, owner of the sex toy store Losti in Iceland, to chat about peddling pleasure. We answered listener questions about the types of customers we encountered, the toys we recommend, and so much more. Sub to my newsletter birna.substack.com for more sex ed content Use code BB…

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#39 Love is Blind's Lessons in Sex Ed with Saga from Losti 1:18:26

4M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Love is Blind may be reality TV, but the conversations about birth control, sexual values, and red flags are sparking real-life debates. We recap the show up until the last two episodes and ask ourselves: Is love really blind, and is love always enough? Saga Lluvia, the owner of sex shop Losti, joins in as an avid watcher and gives her perspective …

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#38: Lessons in Chemistry 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

This week is a mix of serious and fun topics (isn't it always?) as I work through how reproductive rights restrictions are limiting our desire. Plus, I swap stories with listeners while answering the question, "Have you ever had crazy sexual chemistry with someone, and it surprised you?" Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount and suppor…

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#37: Cowgirls, Coaches, and Sex Tapes (Valentine's Episode) 54:42

4M ago54:42

54:42

The spiciest episode of the relaunch (so far)!! Enjoy this special edition of Beyond the Bedroom, answering all the spicy, steamy, fun questions I get from listeners. Bonus: lightning round of my favorite confessions of the week. Happy Valentine's Day! Plus, how-to's on keeping sex tapes safe, buying a powerful toy, and initiating that threesome wi…

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#36 Strong Swimmers 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

This episode is all about ejaculation; I discuss both how it happens and how people feel about it. Does pineapple really improve the taste? Why do people shoot it at different speeds? Are breeding kinks real? What's the deal with blue balls? All of these listener questions are answered & more. Leave a message for the podcast through the link in my …

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#35: Has squirting divided the nation? 49:48

5M ago49:48

49:48

Welcome back! I discuss the public perceptions of squirting by diving into my comment section and finding the nuance of "hate sex." Use code BBIRNA at Unbound to support the pod and shop with a discount! Products mentioned: Ollie (wand) and Puff (suction toy) Find me on socials @bbirna (IG, Tiktok, Threads) Check out "On the Nightstand," my free ne…

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#34: Did you wear Thinx? Don’t Panic! 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

Why did period underwear company Thinx get sued? Are my menstrual products toxic? And what the F are PFAS? In this episode, I answer these questions and more as it relates to the ongoing class action lawsuit against Thinx. I also give my advice as someone working in reproductive public health and who owned a few pairs myself. This podcast episode i…

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#33 First Time Hook Ups? 52:42

2y ago52:42

52:42

What pulled you in, and what pushed you away? Is an orgasm a requirement for a second go-around? I review my audience's poll answers and share some fun stories about first-time hookups gone wrong. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off your Maude purchase at getmaude.com Learn more about your sexual wellbeing at beyondthebedroom.org Check out my Instagram an…

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#32 Corporate Pride (feat. Mal Aldrich) 1:01:54

2y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Mal joins me as we share some fun yet insightful commentary on how corporations take up space during Pride Month. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off your Maude purchase at getmaude.com Learn more about your sexual wellbeing at beyondthebedroom.org Check out mal at @malcolmaldrich and me at @bbirna, follow the pod @beyondbedroompodcast for updates on new …

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#31 Glenise Kinnard-Moore, Creator of the VDOM 59:05

2y ago59:05

59:05

Hold on- an app that can give your strap on an erection?? When I heard about the VDOM I knew I had to have Glenise on the show and pick her brain. We chat about sex AI, how to engineer a sex toy, and how Atlanta shaped the development of her groundbreaking device. Pre-order or learn more about Glenise at: thevdom.com They are on Instagram @the.vdom…

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#30 Myths about Men’s Sexuality 55:38

2y ago55:38

55:38

Do men want sex more than women? Do they actually bond with their partners less? Let's dive into some myths about men, as dismantling them makes sex way better (for all of us). Support this podcast and get a discount at getmaude.com with code BIRNA10 Check out my sex ed courses: beyondthebedroom.org Book a session with me: birna.net…

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#29 Scottie Jeanette Madden- “We Made Each Other’s Dreams Come True” 1:26:09

2y ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Scottie Jeanette joins me on Trans Day of Visibility to shed light on coming out as trans after years of a gut-wrenching journey. Check out her TedX Talk, books, and more on https://www.zuzubean.com/ Join me in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility by checking out glaad.org/transgender/resources or matching my donation to Sylvia Rivera Law Proj…

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#28 Susie Stellar and Equal Opportunity Ejaculation 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

59:48

I chat with artist and breakout OF star Susie Stellar about pussy eating, polyamory, the politics of squirting, and more - you don’t want to miss this juicy episode! Her Links: Twitter, onlyfans, and TikTok (google Susie Stellar for more) Shop Maude with 10% off with BIRNA10 Check out my free ten-day program and more sex ed at beyondthebedroom.org …

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#27 Fingered for Medical Reasons? 29:16

2+ y ago29:16

29:16

What happens at pelvic floor physical therapy? BTW- you can now watch this episode on youtube! I'll also chat about if penis size really matters, what my male clients are dealing with, and the latest sex ed drama here in Iceland (we need a "real housewives" show here stat). Use my code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com for a discount on something juicy.…

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#26: Red Flags: Bedroom Edition 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

41:44

We can't always predict the future, but sometimes it's good to take off those rose-tinted glasses and see those warning signs. I open up about red flags I regret not noticing, along with some things to look out for in your own behavior! 10-day program: Beyond the Bedroom Book a session with me: birna.net BIRNA10 at Maude: getmaude.com Foria Wellnes…

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Day 10: Play 8:29

2+ y ago8:29

8:29

Ten Days of Pleasure is coming to an end, so I’m sending you off with a little introspective game to use all the tools you’ve learned! I put so much love into this project, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this time with yourself. Congrats, you did it! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org…

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Day 9: Shift 6:46

2+ y ago6:46

6:46

Is it hot in here? We’re shifting our routine- our shortest session is the juiciest of the whole program. We’re talking about discipline, edging, and solo pleasure. Take notes, you’ll have some very exciting homework tonight! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org…

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Day 8: Give 13:24

2+ y ago13:24

13:24

Today is a bit different from the rest of the program- we’re getting philosophical about sex! All giving requires some receiving, so tap into that today with a breathing exercise and some mindful introspection. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.orgBy Birna Gustafsson

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Day 7: Connect 14:21

2+ y ago14:21

14:21

Deepen your self-connection for growth in your ability to connect with others. Today is a longer meditation and visualization practice that might reveal something new for you. Want more out of this program? Head to beyondthebedroom.org for a free account.By Birna Gustafsson

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Day 6: Get Loud 11:13

2+ y ago11:13

11:13

Let’s get loud, let’s get louuuud. We’re going find our sex voice and let people know what we want, in the terms that suit us best. You'll be speaking out loud today or using your journal, so find a spot with some privacy. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.orgBy Birna Gustafsson

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Day 5: Receive 13:10

2+ y ago13:10

13:10

Learning to be a confident and self-compassionate recipient of pleasure is a skill. Today, you’ll need an inanimate object you can hold comfortably in your hands, like a shampoo bottle or cup. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.orgBy Birna Gustafsson

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Day 4: Embody 15:36

2+ y ago15:36

15:36

We’re moving and grooving today, baby. Let’s take what we’ve learned and put it into our bodies. Shake it out, move around, with intention and pleasure. You might want a pillow and a blanket or mat on the floor for today! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.orgBy Birna Gustafsson

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Day 3: Desire 14:51

2+ y ago14:51

14:51

Do you ever just get randomly horny? Maybe you need the perfect conditions to get in the mood. Or- maybe you’re somewhere in between. Today, we’ll be diving deeper into accepting our desire types. You’ll be taking a little quiz with me- find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org…

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Day 2: Explore 14:46

2+ y ago14:46

14:46

We’re getting handsy today! Let’s build on yesterday’s exercise by adding touch. You’ll need a hard object like a hairbrush, something soft such as a tie or fuzzy blanket, and something cold (can be ice, but anything from your fridge or freezer works fine). We’ll also be exploring what elements are required for “good” sex. Want the video version in…

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Day 1- Permission 14:51

2+ y ago14:51

14:51

Are you ready to give yourself permission? What we allow ourselves and what we allow others affects our sex lives. Let’s ground ourselves, check in with our boundaries, and set an intention for this program. Watch the video version of this program on beyondthebedroom.orgBy Birna Gustafsson

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Welcome to Juicy January 3:02

2+ y ago3:02

3:02

Juicy January: 10 Days of Mindful Pleasure is a free program provided by Beyond the Bedroom to kickstart your new year with some self-care. Prioritize intimacy by setting aside less than 15 minutes per day in a crash course in pleasure by a certified sex educator! Day 1 premieres on January 1st. We'll be meditation, touching, and moving together th…

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#25: Merry Crisis 58:37

2+ y ago58:37

58:37

Worst first date stories, hooking up with exes, and sex toy advent calendars? Plus, a HUGE announcement at the end of the episode with my husband! BIRNA10 at Maude Shop Foria here Play couples' games here, beyondthebedroomgames.com Book a session with me: birna.netBy Birna Gustafsson

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#24: Nip Tips 1:01:16

2+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Everything you want to know about boobie pleasure- with a special guest, Mal! Does breastfeeding change your nipple pleasure desires? How much sensation should I feel in my nipples? Why do men get left out of the nipple pleasure convo? When should I get a breast exam? Listen to this week's episode for some insight on all things chest pleasure. Cult…

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#23: Talk Dirty To Me 44:11

2+ y ago44:11

44:11

The sexiest episode ever? I'm talking all things dirty talk this week! What matters more: what we say or how we say it? How do I find my sex voice? Plus, I share the phrases that give me butterflies... This week's homework is juicy, I promise. Shop Maude Beyond the Bedroom Games Birna.netBy Birna Gustafsson

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#22: Paranormal Sextivity 36:43

2+ y ago36:43

36:43

Can you have sex with a ghost? What is a succubus? I share some spooky sex fetishes, find a book about demon sex on amazon, share my listeners' Halloween sex stories... along with my own personal experience with a set of vampire fangs. Use code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com Check out Beyond the Bedroom Games Book me or sub to the mailing list here: Birna…

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Alysa Watches TV - IT - 2017 50:33

2+ y ago50:33

50:33

Happy Halloween! Alysa drops a bonus episode, Alysa Watches TV, usually only available for patrons. Alysa talks about the movie IT (2017) with her friend, Amber, to get in the spooky mood. Friends with Alysa = https://linktr.ee/friendswithalysa Fataliteas Theme Song! SuZen Marie and Jeffrey Lynn / Contact: martinihill3@gmail.com…

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Alisha McQueen 1:09:46

2+ y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode, Amber returns to the podcast to talk about the devastating murder of young mother, Alisha McQueen. She went missing and was, then, tragically found in an abandoned lot in Detroit in 2018. What follows is a case few people have heard of and a case that sounds like an outrageous movie from Hollywood. All sources are located in show n…

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#21: Fantasize, Play, and Get Kinky 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

Season 3 of Beyond the Bedroom is more personal, edgy, and way more... me. Does the clitoris really have 8000 nerve endings? Is my fantasy normal? What even happens at a kink class? Use my code BIRNA10 to shop at Maude (product mentioned: Rise Plus) Play online at Beyond the Bedroom Games Book a session with me at birna.net…

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John & Margaret Hossack 1:00:56

2+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In this episode, Alysa discusses the murder of respected and successful farmer, John Hossack. Soon after, his wife, Margaret, would become the focus of the case in 1900 when the murder occurred until this day when trying to understand how evidence is viewed and stories are told in the courtroom. All sources are located in show notes and any images …

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Cases of Unrequited Love 45:43

3y ago45:43

45:43

In this episode, Alysa shares cases of unrequited love from the 1880’s to 2010’s that lead to murder as a way to introduce her new upcoming podcast, Unrequited. Specifically, she discusses the murders of Mary Sigerson, Mildred Nielson, John Cremer Young, Jr., Keosha Gilmore, and Maren Sanchez. All sources are located in show notes and any images wi…

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Birna Brjánsdóttir 56:56

3y ago56:56

56:56

In 2017, Reykjavik local Birna Brjánsdóttir went missing and was later found murdered. Birna’s murder was one of three that took place in Iceland that year. Alysa details Birna’s case and talks about how it shocked a country known for low crime. All sources are located in show notes and any images will be posted on Instagram. Friends with Alysa = h…

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Keith Warren 1:30:14

3y ago1:30:14

1:30:14

After a long, unexpected pandemic hiatus, the podcast is back with frequent guest and always friend, Amber, to discuss the 1986 suicide of Keith Warren. But, the question is: Did Keith die by suicide or was he murdered? We discuss the case, the problems with the investigation, and why it’s likely Keith would not have died by hanging. His family has…

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#20: Masturbation May 42:29

3y ago42:29

42:29

Bonus content! I play 10 minutes of a bonus episode usually only available on my Patreon (now $4/month). I talk about my journey through Masturbation May so far, discuss the results from the Instagram polls, and give some advice on how to talk about self-touch. Check out more of my work on my site or my Instagram @beyondbedroompodcast…

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#19: What’s Missing From Your Sex Ed? 32:27

3y ago32:27

32:27

What did this week’s poll questions have in common? They’re common topics often left out of traditional sex ed models but are so vital for young adults (and everyone) to learn. Voting in the poll isn’t a prerequisite for listening, I’ll go over the results and share how I voted along with my input. Shop Maude with my code BIRNA10 for a discount and…

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#18: Blowjobs and Pharmacology 39:15

3y ago39:15

39:15

Do you have go-to moves for oral? Have you been on medications that affected your arousal? Have you thought about someone else during sex? I review the results of these questions I posed to my audience and more, while I reveal how I voted with some sex-educator advice. Use my code BIRNA10 at Maude to support. For show notes and links head to birna.…

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#17: Sex Worker’s Rights Are Human Rights 35:24

3y ago35:24

35:24

Bonus episode this week! I have written and organized so much for sex workers' rights, it's about time I record an episode about it- and I couldn't think of a better time than now, as I respond to Iceland's national discourse and debate about onlyfans. Main takeaway: if you are against sex work, provide compassion and resources and listen to sex wo…

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#16: The Polls Are In 22:13

3y ago22:13

22:13

It's time for hot topics again! This week, I asked my audience to vote on a series of questions tackling intimacy. Do you find giving and receiving equally as pleasurable? Do you zone out during intimacy? Doing it on the counter: hot or not? I add my own two cents along with some personal experiences as I discuss the results. Use code BIRNA10 for 1…

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The murder of Birna Brjánsdóttir 25:32

3y ago25:32

25:32

The 13th of january 2017 is a friday. The weather is cold, around -3 degrees celsius (which is about 26 degrees Fahrenheit), but not especially cold for Iceland. Even though she has to go to work the next day, 20-year old Birna Brjánsdóttir decides to go out to have a few drinks with her friends. They have a few drinks and play cards up until midni…

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#15: Instagram Deleted @bbirna 31:58

3y ago31:58

31:58

Instagram killed the podcast star. RIP bbirna, but you can keep up with my antics @ beyondbedroom podcast on Instagram. I’m hoping to get my account back, but in this unfiltered and unedited episode, I chat about censorship, FOSTA/SESTA, and why the F my IG was taken down. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% your entire order on Maude: getmaude.com Check out …

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Paolo Macchiarini - Dr Death 32:57

3y ago32:57

32:57

The famous star surgeon Paolo Macchiarini was recruited to Karolinska hospital and institute in 2010. He had successfully performed transplantations of tracheas from dead donors to living patients and his method was going to revolutionize the medical field. But there was a catch. This is a story of deceit, science fiction and a naked emperor. Video…

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