Welcome to the Les Chat podcast! Yes, another LGBTQ+ podcast coming to you straight from the EAST COST co-hosted by the queer couple Jojo and Dayra. We want a place to share our life experiences and point of views within the LGBTQIA+ and Latinx Community. Accompanied by some of our friends and family that are also apart of OR an alliance to the community. We discuss relationship, sex, dating, labels, queerness, slurs, stereotypes, storytelling and MORE. So pour your drinks, light your candle ...
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A podcast about sex for everyone, no matter your preferences, orientation, or relationship style — based on the popular live Chicago talk show, hosted by sex educator Karen Yates. Panelists, interviews, stories, Q and A, and more reflect a dynamic and all-encompassing view of sexuality. Join the juicy party!
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"In Season Two of 'JoJo's Empowering Journey,' join our fearless protagonist as they delve even deeper into the realms of self-discovery and resilience. Unveiling untold stories of strength, triumph, and personal growth, this podcast explores the transformative power of embracing one's own journey. Each episode is a beacon of inspiration, weaving together narratives of empowerment, resilience, and the unwavering spirit that propels JoJo forward. Get ready for a transformative listening exper ...
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Send us a Text Message. NYC burlesque artist Fancy Feast discusses her memoir, Naked: On Sex, Work, and Other Burlesques, and how being a fat performer, phone sex worker, and sex toy store clerk revealed to her Americans’ fears and expectations about sex. In this episode: Burlesque artist Fancy Feast Host, sex educator, and energy worker Karen Yate…
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106. "I Kissed A Girl & I Liked It" FT Lilly
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This week's episode we welcome a returning guest Lilly! Join us in this fun convo with Lily as she shares her “coming out story” .. In our discussion, we explore the nuances of dating and relationships for Lily, comparing her experiences with men to those with women. We touch upon the challenges and unique aspects of same-sex relationships, sheddin…
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105. Breaking the One-Year Barrier: Lesbian Love
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From the blissful honeymoon phase to the real challenges of long-term commitment, we explore it all. Learn how falling in love can impair critical thinking, why we unconsciously pick partners with familiar flaws, and how attachment issues and milestone pressures can impact your relationship. Discover the importance of tolerating each other's bad ha…
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Send us a Text Message. In this lively interview with bisexual mega influencer and Men’s Health columnist Zachary Zane, he discusses Boyslut, his recent book, now in paperback, that chronicles his sexual journey, as well as how to live a more shame-free, sex-positive life. [Rebroadcast] Get tix to our Chicago Pride Show on Friday, June 28, 8pm! Hel…
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In this episode 104, we explore the evolving world of queer dating post-pandemic. Technology has made dating easier, yet it comes with challenges, especially for queer women. We review top lesbian dating apps like Zoe, Lex, and Her, highlighting their unique features. We also share 10 essential tips for a secure and successful online dating experie…
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH LES CHAT FAM!!! We show love and support to our community by sharing small queer own businesses. Also Give details on all pride events taking place in the NJ/NYC area for those looking to attend. For all the first time PRIDE event celebrators we share some tips and tricks on how to make the best of your first time!! Family meeting…
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Tristan Taormino—sex-positive trailblazer
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Send us a Text Message. In this lively interview with award-winning author and sex educator Tristan Taormino, she discusses her memoir, A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten, recounting her queer youth and relationship with her gay dad, making feminist porn, being a femme dyke, and why people aren’t having sex now. Get tix to our PRIDE SHOW. Chicago, …
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In ep 102, we dive deep into the experience of coming out at work, whether as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any other identity within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Join us as we explore personal stories of coming out at work, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs. PRIDE NOCHE LATINA NYC TICKETS: https://lasreinas.ticketleap.com/pridenochelatina/…
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Overcoming jealousy and envy in relationships
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Send us a Text Message. Our panel of sex-positive therapists discuss the roots of jealousy and envy, and share the best ways to approach these uncomfortable feelings in both open and monogamous relationships. From our May 2024 live show. For info and tickets to our live Pride Show in Chicago on Friday June 28, go here. In this episode: Sex-positive…
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EP: 101 - In this episode, we explore the complexities of jealousy within relationships. We go into common signs like lack of trust, possessiveness, and insecurity, highlighting how these emotions can be especially nuanced in LGBTQ+ dynamics. Through personal stories we hope you gain understanding of how jealousy can stem from fear of abandonment, …
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"Sex When You Don't Feel Like It" with Cyndi Darnell [rebroadcast]
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Send us a Text Message. Do you and your partner have mismatched libidos? In this fascinating interview that turns many long-held ideas on their head, sexologist and author Cyndi Darnell talks about her book that helps people connect to their authentic desires and build connection. [Rebroadcast] In Chicago on Saturday May 4? Get tix to our live show…
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100. What They Don't Tell You About Breakups
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In EP 100, we delve into the complexities of lesbian breakups, exploring why they often hit harder than others. Drawing from an insightful article by "Amelia on Refinery 29", we examine how women tend to deeply enmesh in relationships, blurring lines between partners, friends, and family. Nicholas Rose, a psychotherapist specializing in queer relat…
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Being Black and kinky with filmmaker David Weathersby
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Send us a Text Message. Chicago documentary filmmaker David Weathersby talks to Karen about his work chronicling the Black kink community in Chicago, including his upcoming series Sex in Color and his film Thee Debauchery Ball. In this episode: Documentary filmmaker David Weathersby. Also on Instagram. Thee Debauchery Ball event info Watch the docu…
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Join us on episode #99 as we explore the various types of attraction that shape our relationships. Have you ever found yourself questioning the nature of your attraction towards someone? Our exploration goes into the blend of emotions, whether it's physical desire, intellectual admiration, or emotional resonance. Sources: https://www.healthline.com…
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Join us on this episode #98 as we reminisce about our unforgettable family trip to Medellin, Colombia. From exploring, eating and dancing to an unexpected event turned our trip into a rollercoaster ride – one of us ended up in the hospital, not once, but twice! As we talk about our highs and lows of our Medellin adventure, we delve into deep questi…
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Send us a Text Message. Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruriani explains how Tarot, the ancient divinatory card deck, can be a tool for self-growth and inner work around one’s sex life and relationships. Host Karen Yates uses herself as the subject in a reading–with a little bit of anxiety! In this episode: Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruria…
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EP 97: We dive into random questions, confessions, and family meeting topics sent anonymously via Instagram and NGL! Join us as we explore unspoken thoughts and feelings, offering candid insights and humor. From taboo confessions to lesbian drama, we tackle it all, creating a safe space for raw and unfiltered discussions. FOLLOW LES CHAT ON SOCIAL …
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Rejection has always been the hardest pill for us all to swallow. It bears such a negative weight when we feel as though someone you show such interest in just doesn’t share that same interest in return. We then find ourselves questioning what it is about us that could be wrong. But nothing is wrong with you!! Once we accept the fact that we aren’t…
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“Entwined”—expansive polyamory with author Alex Alberto
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Send us a Text Message. Author Alex Alberto talks with Karen about “Entwined,” their memoir that explores polyamory, including community living, triads, pansexuality, and how the French and English language rate in describing being nonbinary. In this episode: Author Alex Alberto. Also on Instagram Host and sex educator Karen Yates Buy Entwined on B…
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Curiosity is heavy during our teenage years because we’re trying to find our identity. Those are the years where we are introduced to friendships, relationships, sex, and maybe even questioning our sexuality. As we get older we still learn how to navigate through all those things because no matter how old we are we still find ourselves searching fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you want to express yourself better in bed? Sex educator and host Karen Yates explains what might be getting in the way (a lot!) and offers solutions in this solo episode. In this episode: Betty Martin - Wheel of Consent Karen’s interview with Betty Martin Buy The Art of Receiving and Giving on Bookshop, our affiliate par…
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What do you consider queer bating? In EP 94 we discuss queer baiting which is when someone uses the possibility of a queer relationship or queer representation to get audiences to watch a show/movie, etc... but they never actually follow through with it. We go into different examples (Karol G, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, etc) as well as the history on…
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Men, trauma, and sex with JoJo Bear [rebroadcast]
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Send us a Text Message. What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men in this rebroadcast from 2022. JoJo Bear - Somatic sex & intimacy guide Karen Yates - somatic sex educator and energy …
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Society has put a lot of pressure on the importance of family. Having loving parents, sharing happy memories with your siblings, feeling safe and protected by the ones you share blood with.. However, that isn’t the version of "family" that everyone gets to experience. What is a chosen family? Why is it important to the community? What to look for w…
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We're back! From what seems to be a long overdue break from the podcast. We talk about how the impact of big life changes in a relationship can be for the best or worse. SORRY FOR THE STATIC SOUND YA'LL :( Unpacking the U-HAUL: What our thoughts were prior to moving. What challenges/stressors we faced in the process. What helped us adapt to the new…
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"More: a Memoir of Open Marriage" with author Molly Roden Winter
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Send us a Text Message. Molly Roden Winter talks with Karen about her bestselling memoir More, which honestly chronicles opening up her long-term marriage while being a mother and then caregiver to her parents. We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network! Buy More through Bookshop. Help independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime! Check out Ent…
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Sex resolutions 2024 and how to get there
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Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, Wild & Sublime host and sex educator Karen Yates talks about the importance of one's pleasure and how to begin taking steps toward a better sex life in 2024. We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network! Featured speaker: Karen Yates - host, somatic sex educator, intuitive, energy worker Links menti…
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Episode 13: " Overcoming Mental Health Issues By Changing perspective" With Special Guest Ricardo Zulueta
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Welcome to "Jojo's Empowering Journey," the podcast that delves into inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and positive change. In this episode, join your host Jojo as she sits down with the remarkable Ricardo Zulueta to explore the profound impact of changing perspectives on mental health. Ricardo, driven by a deeply personal experience, shares…
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Send us a Text Message. Panelists from our live December show in Chicago talk about aspects of nonmonogamy: communication skills; low-risk ways to begin; what not to do; and the poly community. This lively and thoughtful conversation deeply considers what it takes to open up your relationship. Plus questions from the audience. We're part of the Lin…
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Episode 12: " Understanding The LGBTQ Community: With CEO of parent with Care Jennifer Boudrye
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Title: "Empowering Love: A Conversation with Jennifer Boudrye, CEO of Parent with Care" Description: In this inspiring episode of "Jojos Empowering Journey" Hosted By Jojo Chanel-Horn join us as we sit down with Jennifer Boudrye, the passionate CEO of "Parent with Care." As a dedicated advocate for parents of LGBTQ children, Jennifer has dedicated …
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Episode 11: "Unveiling Literary Triumphs": with Odelia Elgarat
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**Odelia Elgarat: Crafting Worlds, Empowering Authors** Join us on a riveting episode of "Jojo's Empowering Journey" as we delve into the inspiring narrative of Odelia Elgarat, a literary maestro and the driving force behind the success stories of numerous authors. **About Odelia Elgarat:** Odelia, an accomplished author herself, has journeyed thro…
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Episode 10: "Fear Me Out": Navigating PTSD With Dr. Dana Saperstein
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In this transformative episode of "Jojo's Empowering Journey," host Jojo delves into the profound world of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) alongside esteemed clinical psychologist and host of the "Fear Me Out" podcast, Dr. Dana Superstein. Brace yourselves for an insightful exploration as Dr. Superstein lends his expertise and compassionate p…
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Episode 9: ''Winning the cancer Journey" with Dr. Tiffany Troso- Sandoval
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Title: "JoJo's Empowering Journey: Navigating Cancer with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval" --- 🎙️ **Episode Overview:** Join us in this heartwarming episode of "JoJo's Empowering Journey," where we delve into the world of compassion, resilience, and empowerment in the face of cancer. In this special interview, JoJo has an interview with the inspiring Dr…
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Episode 8: " Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse'': with Attorney Stephany Ann
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In this episode of "Jojos empowering journey' Podcast where host jojo dives deep into the misunderstood and purvasive issue of Narcissistic abuse. In this enlightening conversation, jojo is joined by the insightful Stephani Ann, a legal professional with a passion for empowering survivors of Narcissistic abuse.…
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Episode 7: ''Jojos Jolly journey: A christmas celebration of Empowerment'' ( special episode)
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In this special holiday episode of jojos empowering journey podcast, join your host jojo as she spreads the festive cheer and shares a heartwarming christmas message. Tis the season for reflection, gratitude and empowerment and jojo has a sleigh of inspirational stories and empowering insights to lift your spirits…
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Episode 6: ''Jojos message on setbacks'': Overcoming minor setback for a major comeback with Jojo Chanel-Horn
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In this episode of ''Jojos Empowering Journey'' season 2 we jojo talks about overcoming the minor setbacks in life to reach your full potential. Episode 6 marks personal growth and staying positive and letting go of the negative.By Jojo Chanel-Horn
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Episode 5: "From Dreams to Screens" with special guest writer and filmmaker David Matthew- Barnes
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In this inspiring episode, join us on JoJo's empowering journey as we delve into the world of filmmaking with the talented David Matthew Barnes. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic, the challenges overcome, and the triumphant moments that shape JoJo's story. From dreams to the screen, this conversation is a testament to resilience, creativity, and…
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91. It's not a goodbye, it's a see you later
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As the new year approaches, we reflect on 2023 and set intentions for the new year. We also share some bittersweet news in this episode. EP 91: We discuss our biggest accomplishments in the past year, as well as challenges and obstacles we faced. We dive into personal struggles we had in 2023 and how we plan on achieving personal goals and self imp…
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Episode 4: "Empowering Stardom" With Special Guest and Actress, Marlene Sharp
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In this empowering podcast episode, JoJo takes you on a journey through actress Marlene Sharp's captivating life. Join us as JoJo delves into Marlene's experiences, challenges, and triumphs, providing listeners with insightful perspectives on resilience, success, and the power of storytelling. Don't miss the inspiring conversation that unfolds as J…
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2023 most downloaded! Sexual trauma, somatic healing
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Send us a Text Message. Our most popular episode of 2023! What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. Note: We're taking the rest of December off. See you January 11! In this episod…
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Episode 3: "Unleashing Katos Karate": with Special Guest Tim Flynn
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In this empowering episode, I sit down with Tim Flynn, the dedicated owner of Kato's Karate and host of the "Breaking Bullying" podcast. Join us on Jojo's Empowering Journey as we delve into Tim's martial arts expertise, explore the mission behind Kato's Karate, and unravel the inspiring stories shared on his impactful podcast. Tune in for a conver…
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In this week's episode we welcome our friend Brennah back to Les Chat to deep dive into the tragedies of lesbian dating. Brennah shares some details about how her dating journey has been going and we run through a list of dating icks. The best advice Brennah wanted to leave with us is that letting go of expectations could make dating less tragic. Y…
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Episode 2: "Jojos Empowering short message on self-reflection
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In this dynamic and thought-provoking podcast episode, join Jojo as they embark on a deeply personal and empowering journey of self-reflection. Jojo, a passionate advocate for personal growth and self-discovery, takes the microphone and fearlessly shares their own experiences, challenges, and triumphs with the audience. With captivating storytellin…
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Episode 1: "Power of Resilience": with Special Guest and Author Kat Sterling
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Join us in the latest episode of Season 2 as we delve into the inspiring narrative of Jojo's empowering journey. In "The Power of Resilience," we're honored to have Author and Motivational Speaker, Kat Sterling, sharing invaluable insights. Tune in to discover the strength, courage, and wisdom that propel Jojo forward, accompanied by Kat's empoweri…
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🎙️ **Welcome to Season 2 of Jojo's Empowering Journey!** Hosted by the inspiring Jojo Chanel Horn, this season promises to be a transformative exploration into the heart of resilience and self-discovery. Jojo, your trusted guide, brings you uplifting stories, expert insights, and practical tips to fuel your journey towards empowerment. 🌟 **What to …
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Coming out to your kids as “LGBTQ+” can be a hard conversation. In today’s episode we invite our dearest friend/momma to talk about her experience! We dive into Can you date someone who’s in the closet? How to prepare yourself to come out to your kids.Advice for parents who want to come out to their kids but don’t know how. Do parents need to come …
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Send us a Text Message. Podcasters Adrienne Gunn and Elizabeth Gomez talk with Karen about teenage celebrity crushes and how they informed their adult sexual life in this entertaining yet insightful episode. We're part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network. Get tickets for our Saturday, Dec 9 show in Chicago! In this episode: Adrienne Gunn - humoris…
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Marriage! A popular topic we love to talk about. Same sex marriage became legal in 2015, only 8 years ago. In this episode we dive into our idea of marriage growing up and our point of view on marriage now. We dive into "What are the main reasons for same sex couples divorcing"? "Why do you think marriage is so “valued” by society?" Lastly, we dive…
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How to spice up a long-term relationship: October live show
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Send us a Text Message. Our sexperts share their wisdom on why relationships lose their spark and what to do about it. From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show. [Note: audio issues in first few minutes of panel conversation.] We're part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network. In this episode: Tazima Parris - sex coach and pleasure mentor T…
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The holidays can be a little intimidating, especially for queer people who may or may NOT feel safe in places or with people (family) they are going to visit. We’re gonna chat about how you can make the most out of this holiday season to keep your sanity! 1. "Lesbian relationships and being friends with an ex. I feel this is more common among lesbi…
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