Join us for two free lessons with sex education, Isaac Cross. Isaac specializes in teaching people how to navigate the complexities of non-traditional relationships. Learn the difference in Polyamory, Swinging, Relationships Anarchy, and where they all fit in under the border umbrella of non-monogamy. Part two of the lesson focuses on kink and BDSM. If you think we're talking Fifty Shades of Grey, you're on the right path, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Isaac covers everything form terminology to the physical and psychological implications of rough sex and associated play. Come join us for this light candid conversation and get all of your questions answered. PS: There are a TON of helpful resources on our website for this episode you will want to check out at www.familyaffairs.fm

Let's Talk about AIDS...

...with an HIV positive man and the person he has sex with.  We talk about a lot of difficult subjects on this show. In fact, we even claim to be your resource for the conversations you're afraid to have. I have a confession, right of the bat: I am afraid to have this conversation. Well, technically I've already had the conversation, and it went really well.

HIV/AIDS is worst case scenario for most people. It was for our guest on this show, and then he learned how to manage the disease. He's overcome plenty of challenges, since being diagnosed over 20 years ago, but he's alive and well. He's happily married too. It was a pleasure listening to his story and to hear from his optimistic and very supportive partner, as well.

Here, Have Some Statistics

The folks at Family Affairs are sex and relationship experts. These guys at HIV.gov are HIV AIDS experts and they have the info we don't. Here's what they say:

More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV today, and 1 in 7 of them don’t know it.

An estimated 37,600 Americans became newly infected with HIV in 2014.

From 2008 to 2014, the estimated number of annual HIV infections in the U.S. declined 18%.

Gay and bisexual men, particularly young African American gay and bisexual men, are most affected.

Southern states bear the greatest burden of HIV, accounting for 50% of new infections in 2014.

In the jurisdictions where they could be estimateda, annual infections in all states decreased or remained stable from 2008-2014.

(These are just a few points from their VERY thorough website. We recommend you check it out here)

Looking for more?

If you want to read more on HIV/AIDS, we recommend AIDS Info

Talking to kids about sex is something many parents dread. Frankly, it says more about our own baggage than anything else. The truth is, talking to kids about sex is extremely important. Whether we're talking about sexual health, sexual abuse, or unwanted pregnancy, ignorance is the enemy. You have a much better chance of setting your child on the right path by being honest and arming them with knowledge and confidence. Avoiding these and other cringy subjects altogether only succeeds in forcing your child to look elsewhere for their information. The best way for you to empower your children to make good choices and instill values consistent with your own, is to take ownership of their education. If you leave it up to someone else, you're leaving it up to fate. Join us for a very important conversation with child therapy expert Kari Weiler for a very important lesson in how to talk to your kids about sex - and more importantly, how important it is to listen.

This is your brain. This is your brain on sex. This is your brain on Family Affairs - the podcast guaranteed to save your sex life - with brain sex expert, Nicole Gravagna! Today, we're talking orgasms, seizures, intimacy and erotic sex with a brain scientist. Ever wonder what happens in your brain when you have an orgasm? Do men's and women's brains look the same when they orgasm? Do men and women actually experience different KINDS of orgasms?! Can science justify kinky sex? Join us for a candid and brainy conversation about dirty sex stuff with a bonafide science expert (who may admit to enjoying sex, herself).

From Chaz Bono, to Caitlyn Jenner, to the political fight over which bathroom you're allowed to use, Transgender issues have become increasingly topical - to say the least. Recently, it was suggested by the President of The United States that transgender people are unfit to serve in the US Military. Why do people feel so strongly about this? Are we (the royal, human *we*) more transphobic than homophobic? Maybe I'm showing my ignorance by saying this, but why is this such an uncomfortable topic for many of us? I consider myself progressive and non-judgmental, but this is an area where I have little experience and I just don't even know where to start - which is exactly why it's an important discussion. Join us for an interview with Dr. Kristie Overstreet. She is a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist specializing in transgender issues. (She's kind of a big deal when it comes to this stuff and you should definitely check out here website here) Dr. Overstreet answers all of our difficult and embarrassing questions and does a great job of evoking empathy around this difficult topic. Join us for a fun and candid interview and find out how you can act like a decent human being and show some sensitivity and respect to people who are just a tiny bit different from you. Let's start by losing the word "tranny".

My Mom's a Sex Worker!

Do you remember when you were just an average high school teenager, growing up with a single parent who was a sex worker? Can you even imagine what that would be like? Well, lucky for you, you don't have to imagine. We're going to talk all about it in this wonderful, candid, and very human interview with a 16 year old girl and her sex-worker mother. You'll be shocked at how open an honest they are with each other and how that affects their relationship. Learn first hand from our guests how modern, sex-positive parenting looks and weigh the benefits for yourself.

Infertility? Low Libido? Get Poked!

Have you heard of acupuncture? Have you ever done acupuncture? There's no question it has become increasingly popular, in recent years, for treating physical and psychological ailments alike. It's has even gained acceptance among practitioners of western medicine for its proven healing capabilities.

Does acupuncture really work?

Yes. Next question. (While the jury is still out on how or why it works, the benefits of acupuncture are well documented, and there's little doubt that it is beneficial to patients.)

Who and what is acupuncture for?

Everyone and everything. Ok, I don't know that for sure, but if I were a gambling man, I'd bet you can find an acupuncture treatment for whatever ails you. This is a show about sex and relationships so we're interested in how acupuncture is used in that arena. The topic: Fertility and Libido. It's no secret that acupuncture can help couples struggling with fertility. We're talking to renown Denver Acupuncturist, Debra Kuhn, who specializes in acupuncture and other eastern medicine therapies for libido and fertility (among other things). Join us for a fun and candid conversation about how acupuncture can help you and save your sex life.

About Our Guest

Debra Kuhn Gerson, L. Ac., Dipl. OM, FABORM, is a leading authority in women’s health, wellness, and fertility. As the founder of one of Colorado’s largest wellness centers, Botanica Wellness Sanctuary, she has counseled thousands of women on how to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Her mission is to educate, empower, and inspire women to achieve their maximum health, wellness, and fertility potential using a combination of Eastern and Integrative medicine.

Contact Debra Here!

What's proper etiquette for flirting? How do you communicate your romantic interest in a person and avoid the friendzone? Stick with us, kid. We'll show you the ropes.

So you're realizing, as you get older, that your sexual interests have changed. Maybe you're more adventurous, or curious, or maybe you're just becoming exposed to more, sexually. Maybe you're not growing more ambitious at all, but your partner is. What do you do, when one partner is kinkier than the other? We've talked about desire discrepancy, in the past. Now, it's time to talk about Kink Discrepancy. Maybe it's not desire, at all, that's misaligned. Maybe you want to dabble in some freaky shit and your partner isn't feeling it. Is it time to move on? Do you have to give up on your horny ambitions? Is there middle ground?

Join host, Ben Robbins, and guest host, Indigo Stray Conger, for a fun discussion about love and relationships and how to keep the chemistry alive when you and your partner aren't on the same page about kinky sex

Is anyone really bisexual, or is that just a label for noncommittal gay people. We have so many ways to label our sexuality, now days - whether you're heteroflexible, pansexual, polysexual, or any other set of words you think best describes your sexuality, there's a fundamental questioning of gay/straight orientation boundaries. It seems like exceptions to traditional binary thinking are becoming more and more a part of common vernacular, and sexual identity is no exception. Join us for a fun and candid conversation with sex expert, Indigo Stray Conger, who also happens to have personal experience with bisexuality and mixed orientation relationships.