Alexa Van danced in Portland stripclubs and wrote a novel one decade later - not as a memoir but as a way of processing alcoholism and unhealthy relationships. Why is it that the very thing that attracts so many people to ‘us’ is the thing they end up hating and wanting to change? Let’s talk stripclubs, dating, and art. 2:00 - never worked at Sassy…

Are you a current or former Christian still learning how to have guilt-free sex? Mattie Jo Cowsert is a recovering Evangelical who moved to New York City to find her husband - and then learned the world is bigger and more diverse than she had been raised to believe. Meet a shameless oversharer who wrote about her experiences with God, Sex, and Rich…

What does penis health have to do with heart health? A lot! Erica Leroye was a teacher and a lover when a tragic death led her to a new calling: teaching people about penile health, and doing touch work around pleasure and healing. You’re invited to November’s ‘Soft Cock Week’, and listen here now to learn about the penis in its most common state: …

Lenora Claire was a business owner and public figure in Los Angeles before her stalker incidents led her to becoming a private investigator and media consultant. Learn how survivors and perpetrators of stalking can be handled smarter, by a person who teaches better practices for true-crime coverage. 2:00 - reality shows and progressive parents 5:00…

Jack Parker has been doing sex work since just before he was an adult, and he’s now a writer and publisher of an anthology of stories from other trans-masculine sex workers. Let’s talk about how queerphobia makes unique spaces and options for some working guys in the arts and adult industries. 3:00 sex work before 18, before public 7:00 making $4 a…

If you’ve ever watched mainstream tv or movies with sex scenes in them, you can appreciate the people who make them look more realistic, while helping the performers be safest. Let’s talk with our guest Jamie Monahan, who works as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director. 3:00 #MeToo history 6:00 actors are taught to Say Yes 8:00 sexual alignment on fi…

Elizabeth Foreman works sober in New Orleans strip clubs these days. Here she shares her experience with sex work and sobriety which has given her insight, tactics and coping mechanisms while she continues to share her healing journey with others. 4:00 disclaimer - experiential and not academic 6:00 dancing instead of full-service 9:00 confusing la…

Erica Smith is a sex educator specializing in purity culture trauma and recovery. Let’s talk about dealing with shame and some tips for better sexual health and lives. 4:00 a controversial event in 2000 7:00 working in abortion clinic, juvenile justice system 10:00 youth in sex work or experiencing trafficking 14:00 how purity culture relates to ju…

Have you ever been made to feel like an object instead of a person? Do you objectify others? What does objectification mean, how can we take our power back, make the best of it, or get off on it? Let’s talk with Suzannah Weiss, author of “Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject” 2:00 See her live August 18th at Sanctuary club in Portland 6:00 growi…

How can intentional psilocybin use help people heal from big life events, or create a better understanding of theirselves? Let’s talk with “trauma queen” expert and educator Jimanekia Eborn. 4:00 policing to psychology 7:00 numbing vs pushing through 15:00 what has changed for you? 17:00 tripping tips 20:00 how did shrooms impact you? 23:00 AD - Fe…

What’s it like to go to a clinic to receive an abortion? Our guest has been escorting patients for years and talks about the science of medical abortion, care tips and how to advocate for yourself when you need one. Meet the Executive Director of Nebraska Healthcare Resource, Shelley Mann. 3:00 patient to clinic escort to executive director 6:00 wh…

Naomi left the strict Amish at seventeen, and worked for twenty years in adult entertainment, and wrote an erotic memoir about that time. We talk about dating, parenting, boundaries and sex clubs. 1:00 raised as strict Amish, left at 17 4:00 literally pushed to audition by friends 10:00 financial advice from a coworker 14:00 the regret was having t…

Miss Mei is a political organizer in Miami Florida and talks sex work, explains what can help prevent trafficking and police abuse, and gives tips on how to look for bad-actor organizations. 3:00 - a friend got her work doing threesomes to begin SW 6:00 - they prefer in-person work 9:00 Slutwalk helped lead to #MeToo 12:00 reclaiming the word Whore…

Mike Stabile is a journalist and documentary filmmaker and ol’ gay activist who has written about and advocated for sex workers and sexual speech for twenty years. 2:00 - I was an anonymous hand once 6:00 - why Twitter is relevant to free speech and liberties 8:00 - Polari - slang speak of gay sailors and sw’s 10:00 gay porn film history and Chuck …

Born in India, neurodivergent, non monogamous, a New York sex therapist who loves sex-positive spaces, let’s talk healing with Nikita Fernandes MHC-LP and learn some healing tips for life and sex. 1:00 meet our guest 3:00 women’s gender studies classes were key to critical thinking 6:00 assimilation as a safety mechanism 9:00 tips for therapeutic m…

He’s telling his life story besides the two random events that led to him working in the xxx industry as a Bull in the cuckold scene. “Thrash: “Penetrating the Business” author talks about filming and life. 4:00 Brickhouse Magazine 6:00 the pros of accessible technology 9:00 @brickhousemag on Twitter 13:00 there’s levels to it 18:00 THEYTALK20 for …

Pomma is a xxx content creator who tirelessly informs followers on news, legislation, harm reduction practices, and hazards related to online sex work and adult industry work. Let's talk! 4:00 what kind of work? 7:00 money is tight for many 10:00 socialized to be performative as youth 13:00 banned from social media ooops 16:00 FOSTA SESTA 19:00 fac…

His nickname is The Dick Whisperer and he’s spent years perfecting his penis-injections services and science: Meet the founder of PhalloFill . Let’s talk about why some men want to augment theirselves and why you should always follow post-procedure advice! 3:00 - hair removal and penis augmentation 4:00 - the P shot began 7:00 porn, peer comparison…

She’s a model, full contact fighter and martial arts instructor, genderfluid princess and more: lets meet Sybilla Bakzaza. 3:00 martial arts, baseball, football, sailing, relay racing, US NAVY 5:00 a commentary on Marine culture or US Navy 8:00 (devil dock is a penis joke) 9:00 cross-dressing as an entry 12:00 American assimilation 18:00 what can s…

Let’s explore the history behind masturbation misinformation, pseudoscience and shaming, with clinical psychologist and author Dr Eric Sprankle. 3:00 how he got here 7:00 a vast conspiracy to teach education (elle has worked with PH tho) 10:00 history repeating on anti-porn 13:00 misinformation is the same 16:00 exploring negative online comments 2…

Our last episode of this season and O what fun - let’s talk cuckolding! Join Mistress Elle for a chat with her favorite cuckold and hear how he discovered his kinky lifestyle, how he interacts most ethically with the women he worships, and please enjoy some of our funny stories, too. 3:00 how he finds women to worship 5:00 a catholic priest client …

We catch up with our fave herpes educator Courtney Brame for some updates and additional facts about a common virus that many of us live with, and Elle had new experience with. Let’s talk herpes again! 1:00 he gets more topless-views 3:00 a big herpes survey 7:00 clinically massive outbreak 11:00 sex workers + herpes 14:00 consented to not using ba…

A traumatic attack caused our guest to reframe how she was living her one life. She’s now chosen to work as an erotica writer, a legal courtesan in a nevada brothel, and she’s here to talk about making positive connections between mind-body healing and sex work. 2:00 gang bang playwriting 4:00 a traumatic event showed a bird’s eye view of life 7:00…

She’s been a top lesbian content creator on Youtube for a decade, now learn what’s next for Bria Kam after years of growing with her audience, and being part of the first successful UK revenge porn lawsuit. We talk love, strapons, and web work! 1:00 how we met 4:00 on making our own porn 7:00 on being “Mommy” 10:00 how did you start filming? 14:00 …

Have you ever seen healthcare providers who have no idea what you are experiencing personally? Lucie Fielding is a therapist, sex educator and writer who saw the gaps in healthcare and the biases against trans people by their providers, and works to share info and insight about better clinical approaches to trans sexuality. 2:00 a clarifying anger …

Let’s explore Oregon and and particularly Old Town Portland, which has its roots in racism, beer, gambling and sex work, and predatory policing. This city truly was built by alcoholics and hustlers: Let’s talk ghosts of old-timey Oregon with Weird History Podcast Host and author, Joe Streckert. 3:00 why weird history is important 8:00 tour guide in…

Bella Cummins has owned her Nevada brothel for thirty-seven years and talks about venue management, what the regulations are like, and how to create a safer and more fun environment for everyone.. 1:00 beginning the day at the brothel 3:00 administrative and staff training 5:00 only cis women working here at this time 7:00 decrim vs legalization di…

Do you have sex questions? She’s a Black sex educator who advocates for HIV prevention, sex toy exploration and straightforward communication: Ashley Cobb from Atlanta, Georgia offers straightforward and candid input on common questions about anal sex, penis size, and more. 1:00 began teaching sex ed in 2015 5:00 she thinks redheads are cute 9:00 3…

She’s a self-taught therapeutic dominatrix and touch provider, who specializes in helping people play and explore boundaries and kinks. Meet Lara the Divine Theratrix and learn about what it’s like to explore feeling big, small, and primal. 3:00 therapeutic approaches to hands-on work 6:00 autism and body language learning 9:00 Dr Stewart Brown - o…

Let’s talk about male bisexuality, biphobia, role-modeling mental health and have a raunchy, fun time with Zachary Zane. He’s an advice writer and the author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto. 1:00 a book about bisexuality and shame 3:00 having OCD as a child and now 6:00 mental health and spirituality 10:00 bisexuality and stigma 13:00 not enjoyi…

What are your personal ethics around sex work and matrimony? Why do some people share their interactions with spouses and other people hide them? How to support your partner in sex work? Is it cheating to pay for services? Let’s discuss this with a happily married sex worker, Jessie Sage. 1:00 a spicy viral twitter post 4:00 cancer, and caregiver r…

Who else has ADHD? Our guest noticed a lack of sexuality-related info for people with attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder. For two decades he has served people who need help with dating, sex, self-care and relating. Let’s learn and laugh with therapist and author Ari Tuckman. 3:00 he wrote the books because there was a lack of help for ADHD-er…

Why do some people pay others to teach them how to be sexual and intimate? Surrogate partners work with clients to learn their bodies and how to have consensual, boundaried, erotic contact with others. Brandon of AmpersandIntimacy expands on our previous episode about surrogate partner therapy, and the benefits and barriers to these treatments. 3:0…

Let’s talk with Leilah of A Stripper’s Guide about privacy issues and safety, queerness at the stripclub, and listen as she gives tips on setting boundaries and maintaining a healthier relationship with partners and self. 3:00 she works night shifts for a few reasons 7:00 curious but condescending 10:00 plz don’t ask her about her sex life 12:00 “g…

How does spirituality and sexuality relate? It depends on who you are and what you believe. For this episode we talk sex and spells with guest Serena the Blessed who is a Black, Indigenous, Jewish trans-femme tarot reader and magic-maker in Portland, Oregon. 3:00 how magic works 6:00 OYE ancestors and priesthood family 10:00 “Black” magic and Hoodo…

Let’s talk about aging and sexuality with an elder provider and playwright. Charla Hathaway became “a whore at fifty-four”, and she shares some things she’s learned. 3:00 starting her life over at fifty-four 6:00 anal play table-turning 9:00 Joseph Kramer on body healing 11:00 on the term “prostitute” 16:00 expert level hustling mastery 20:00 how t…

How does social standing relate to sexuality and dating? Have you ever been ostracized for reasons unclear, or been targeted in a smear campaign? Licensed counselor Halle Thomas joins me to discuss the complex issues and impacts of cancel-bullying. 2:00 former Catholic, queer and Creole 4:00 writing about shame 6:00 grief, racial and sexual identit…

She came, she saw, she conquered pornmaking and media: meet Joanna Angel and learn what her work and married life is like as a longtime porn icon of our generation. We have jokes and marketing advice! 1:00 on feature-dancing and stripclub work 4:00 she works in marketing 8:00 started stripping to pay for her porn site 11:00 a golden era of strippin…

What’s it like for Stoney Faye to be an autistic stripper and parent? Let’s talk about the intersections of disability and sex work, and swap some ridiculous hustle tales. 2:00 disability acceptance 5:00 heightened sensitivities 8:00 on being canceled 10:00 on being a sugar baby 13:00 echolalia and decriminalization of sex work 16:00 not naturally …

Let’s speak to Aja Corynn who made the documentary film “Pleasers”. Our guest applies her anthropological background and creative lenses to her experiences as a stripper; Let’s talk stripclubs, relationships, retirement and media. 1:00 anthropologist and former stripper 2:00 why she quit 6:00 California Girls in Anaheim, Deja Vu in Hollywood 10:00 …

Nate Hazen is a certified bouncer in the state of Oregon and works in downtown Portland. Meet your host’s coworker and listen as we swap stories and tips on how to be safer and more fun as a patron of the adult entertainment industries. 2:00 could you work in a strip club with the lights and loud music? 6:00 felons, veterans, and foster system kids…

How might one person manage their co-occurring chronic illnesses and disabilities, and have a fulfilling sex life? Meet Katherine Harlow the Park Avenue Pinup and discover how she strategizes her health, pleasure, and functioning. Learn some care tips and disability advocacy with us. 2:00 endometriosis, pelvic floor disorder, narcolepsy, Autism, PT…

What might healthy spirituality and sexuality look like for Catholics? Let’s meet Sister Shannon who specializes in pleasure and shame-less education and self help for her online audiences, and opposition to her work. 1:00 she’s been deactivated online 3x 3:00 sexual support for Catholics: there is a need 6:00 common questions: masturbation, family…

Tom-boys, dykes, butch females, masc4masc, men, and more: how do nonbinary , cis men, and masculine-leaning people experience our world? It’s a spectrum of intersectionality! We speak with one person about gender, licensed sex therapist Grace Ballard. 2:00 Classic psychotherapy vs Buddhist psychotherapy 4:00 some people love to be disruptive to oth…

April Flores is an award winning pornmaker with almost two decades of years of experience and knowledge about the adult film industries. We talk sex, dating, and grief. Listen to her! 3:00 “Fat Girl” photo art book in 2013 6:00 on being approached by Belladonna 9:00 the actual sex part is a small part 13:00 on having fake answers for real questions…

Do you want to understand what human rights are at risk in the United States? How is social media censorship linked to facsism and reproductive care? How to identify bogus organizations that lie with well-framed media campaigns? Listen to Woodhull Freedom Foundation folks Ricci Levy and Mandy Salley, and enjoy our last episode of this season. See y…

Our guest is a non-judgemental therapy intern, sometimes-sex worker, cannabis educator, and sexuality educator. Danielle Simpson-Baker’s work is for couples and singles, and we offer practical advice for people trying to manage and repair relationship conflicts. 3:00 therapy, sexology, cannabis education and sw 6:00 whorephobia in academia and how …

Let’s talk about anal penetration with a strap-on! History, meaning and context around a popular and hot-button activity, enjoyed by people of all genders and orientations and identities. The Pegging Book co-author joins me to talk about butt stuff. 3:00 why write this book 7:00 Marquis de Sade was a revolutionary sicko 11:00 Luna Matatas coined “p…

Camille* was a college kid who met a man that changed her life in a very bad way, and she tells how manipulation, isolation, and physical abuse entrapped her into being forced to work sex, and illegally. She’s free now and pursuing a new life, and justice. 4:00 child sexual abuse mention 7:00 traphouses aren’t cool 10:00 on being isolated 13:00 the…

Does the stuff you bought at the grocery store burn your genitals? Ever forgotten a tampon up there? Learn some tips for vulva and vaginal health, and hear why Momotaro Apotheca started making their own preventative-and-healing products. 1:00 for irritation and infections 4:00 the hot spring incident 7:00 monistat and vagisil can mess you up 10:00 …