On episode 180 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron Is back for a second installment of free-style BDSM education. She gives helpful tips and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics discussed:

• Important similarities & differences between the terms BDSM, kink, D/s, fetish, SM
• Is kink a sexual orientation?
• The problem with online BDSM tests
• Clit myth-busting
• How age play terminology means very different things in various communities
• Is "Sane, Sane & Consensual" harmful?
• Edging vs. edge play
• The secret behind Farty Parties

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 180 Links

• XBIZ 2022 Awards Sexpert of the Year, Sunny Megatron voting open now - https://xbizawards.xbiz.com/voting/XBA-3027.php
• Sunny Megatron website https://sunnymegatron.com/
• Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron?
• Sunny Megatron Twitter https://twitter.com/sunnymegatron
• Sunny Megatron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunnymegatron/
• Kink Academy Online BDSM Learning Library http://bit.ly/kinkacademy
• Kink Education Freestyle Pt 1 ep 172 https://sunnymegatron.com/bdsm-education-sunny-megatron-podcast/
• The Leather Couch Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0367439921/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_A94ENPDMQF6Z0QZQCAQ6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

• Some Popular Online BDSM Tests https://bdsmtest.org/ , https://sexualalpha.com/bdsm-kink-test/
• American Sex Podcast Episodes about age play https://sunnymegatron.com/abdl-adult-baby-diaper-lover/ , https://sunnymegatron.com/age-play-paul-rulof/ , https://sunnymegatron.com/diaper-boy-groupie-diaperperv/
• American Sex Podcast Episode about Taboo Play with Mollena Williams-Haas https://sunnymegatron.com/mollena-williams-haas-taboo-kinks/
• The History of the Age Regression community https://allaboutarden.wordpress.com/history-of-the-age-regression-community/
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex

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This week we talk with Andrew Gurza & Heather Morrison, the brother-sister team behind the first line of sex toys for people with disabilities, Bump'n. The idea started a few years ago with a chance conversation about Andrew's increasing difficulty with self-pleasure due to Cerebral Palsy. Last week, the company they founded launched their first product. Some of what we talk about:

• Ways the sexual health & wellness industry ignores the needs of people with physical limitations
• The challenges of founding a sex tech startup with no prior experience
• How user feedback about The Joystick--a huggable, humpable, 3 ft long device designed for hands-free pleasure--uncovered profound intimacy benefits for people of all abilities
• How preliminary research lead to a partnership with a leading design expert and a groundbreaking book detailing personal stories and insights about sex & disability

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 179 Links

• Bump'n website https://getbumpn.com/
• Bump'n release video (Andrew gives a nod to Steve Jobs!) https://vimeo.com/652219391
• Bump'n Twitter https://twitter.com/getbumpn
• Bump'n Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getbumpn/
• Bump'n Facebook https://www.facebook.com/getbumpn
• Andrew Gurza website http://www.andrewgurza.com/
• Andrew Gurza Twitter https://twitter.com/andrewgurza_
• Andrew Gurza Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewgurza_
• Andrew Gurza Patreon https://www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
• Disability After Dark Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disability-after-dark/id1151890990
• #DisabledPeopleAreHot Merch https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot
• Picture This Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fMCsyhvnEc
• Episode 55 American Sex Podcast with Andrew Gurza https://sunnymegatron.com/andrew-gurza-sex-disability-ep-55-american-sex-podcast/
• Episode 88 American sex Podcast with Andrew Gurza https://sunnymegatron.com/disabled-people-are-hot-andrew-gurza/
• XBIZ 2022 Awards Sexpert of the Year, Sunny Megatron voting open now - https://xbizawards.xbiz.com/voting/XBA-3027.php
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/

Episode 179 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info

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• Get your first Quip refill FREE http://quip.com/sunny

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• Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass
• Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html
• Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation
• 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
• 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 this link can be a little wonky and does not keep tracking cookies. If the discount does not show up in your cart (or disappears after you shop around on the site), access the site with that link again. Your items will still be in your cart & the discount will appear)
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It's sex toy season! Between all the holiday discounts hitting our inbox and impending supply shortages, many of us are making snap decisions to buy new gear. With more sex toys available than ever before and new technology available, wading through this sea of options can be overwhelming. This week Sunny spills all her tips for selecting toys suited to your body and specific needs so you can get the most bang (pun intended) for your buck. Some of what's covered:

• Tips for sex toy gift-giving etiquette
• Sex toy myth-busting
• Rumbly vs. buzzy vibrations & why it matters
• Important pleasure anatomy
• How to determine what kinds of toys match well with your personal preferences
• Which toys and accessories have good reputations & reviews and which don't

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 178 Links

• XBIZ 2022 Awards Sexpert of the Year, Sunny Megatron voting open now (voting allowed once per day) - https://xbizawards.xbiz.com/voting/XBA-3027.php
• Sunny Megatron website https://sunnymegatron.com/
• Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron?
• Sunny Megatron Twitter https://twitter.com/sunnymegatron
• Sunny Megatron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunnymegatron/
• Kink Academy Online BDSM Learning Library http://bit.ly/kinkacademy
• Stockroom.com this link + code SUNNY = 15% off ON TOP of holiday sales https://bit.ly/sunnystockroom15
• Lovehoney this link + code SUNNY = 15% off ON TOP of holiday sales http://bit.ly/lovehoney15
• Fun Factory Toys https://us.funfactory.com/en/?a_aid=Sunny_Megatron
• Womanizer https://shrsl.com/3a10a
• We-Vibe Toys https://shrsl.com/3a10d
• We-Vibe Melt https://shrsl.com/3a10b
• WeVibe Tango https://shrsl.com/3a10e
• Fun Factory Blow & Glow https://us.funfactory.com/products/blow-glow-kit?a_aid=Sunny_Megatron&a_bid=163b973b
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• Fun Factory Cobra Libre https://us.funfactory.com/products/cobra-libre-ii?a_aid=Sunny_Megatron&a_bid=163b973b
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• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/

Episode 178 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info

• 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 *and* code SUNNY (discount applies to most items & stacks with existing sales)
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• Get 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com with code SUNNY http://manscaped.com

• 30-day free trial of Dipsea Stories when you use code SUNNY http://dipseastories.com/sunny

• Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass
• Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html
• Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation
• 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
• 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY
• 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyetb with code SUNNY

Why are so many people into deep anal insertion? One theory is because it can stimulate the vagus nerve. Not only can this feel amazing, but it may also trigger a cascade of health benefits!

Ruby Ryder of Pegging Paradise fame joins us to talk about advanced butt stuff & pegging on ep 177 of American Sex Podcast. Some of that we cover:

• How vagus nerve stimulation via the back door could lead to reduced inflammation, anxiety, and egocentric behavior
• The somatic similarities between anal play & kink
• How the term pegging is evolving & used in some circles as an inclusive act to be enjoyed by anyone regardless of gender or anatomy
• How the patriarchy hurts cismen and ways that the popularity of pegging has helped heal shame and combat prejudice

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 177 Links

• Ruby Ryder's Free Pegging Classes (virtual) https://www.theartofpegging.com/upcoming-webinars
• Ruby's Websites: https://peggingparadise.com/ & http://pegging101.com/
• Ruby Ryder Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RubyRyder
• Ruby Ryder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therubyryder/
• Ruby Ryder TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@peggingparadise
• Ruby Ryder Twitter https://twitter.com/Ruby_Ryder
• Ruby Ryder Bonus Audio Content https://www.patreon.com/posts/58960458
• Pegging w/ Ruby Ryder Ep 91 American Sex https://sunnymegatron.com/ruby-ryder-pegging-paradise/
• Hankey's Link (excellent for wider toys) https://hankeystoys.ositracker.com/123528/9217
• Square Peg Slink (for depth play): https://www.squarepegtoys.com/shop/slink/
• Bespoke Surgical: https://bespokesurgical.com/
• Ruby's affiliate link for toys & gear (supports her work) https://www.enticeme.co/#rubyryder
• Posts on FetLife about the word Pegging:
• Of the Word Pegging, Homophobia and Transphobia by @Ruby_Ryder : https://fetlife.com/users/365662/posts/7415232
• I will never peg a man again by @Rebekah_Salt : https://fetlife.com/users/12786367/posts/7412901
• Flip Fucking is not a thing by @Rebekah_Salt : https://fetlife.com/users/12786367/posts/7419184
• Impact Play Stair-Step article: https://peggingparadise.com/2021/02/the-endorphin-levels-in-bdsm/
• Steely Dan Reelin' in the Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaH25Sghoqc
• Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252/
• Open water swimming as a treatment for major depressive disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6112379/
• SNL Sketch, Man Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XOt2Vh0T8w
• Sex & Psychology Podcast Dr. Lehmiller & Dr. Prause The Science of Orgasms https://www.audible.com/pd/Episode-60-The-Science-of-Orgasms-Podcast/B09LQQ72BG
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/
• XBIZ 2022 Awards Sexpert of the Year voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24 – https://xbizawards.xbiz.com/voting/XBA-3027.php

Episode 177 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info

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• Get 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com with code SUNNY http://manscaped.com
• Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass
• Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html
• Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation
• 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
• 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 this link can be a little wonky and does not keep tracking cookies. If the discount does not show up in your cart (or disappears after you shop around on the site), access the site with that link again. Your items will still be in your cart & the discount will appear)
• 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY
• 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyetb with code SUNNY
• 10% off everything from Fun Factory using this link http://bit.ly/sunnyfunfactory and the code SUNNY at checkout
• At least 25% off BDSM gear & sex toys with Stockroom's daily deal (there's a new product each day!) https://www.stockroom.com/dailydeal/?acc=7c590f01490190db0ed02a5070e20f01
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Veronika Kestrel joins us for ep 176 of American Sex Podcast to talk about one of her favorite kinks, Dollification. Dollification is doll roleplay--sounds basic on the surface but dollification is one of the most versatile and customizable kinks adaptable to both sensual and extreme play. Some of what we touch on in this conversation:

• Viewing kink as a collaborative art
• Dollification as a vehicle for other kinks/playstyles like: bondage, gender exploration, CNC, humiliation, emotional empowerment, objectification/dehumanization, worship, fear play, orgasm control/enhancement, etc.
• Animated vs. stationary dolls & similarities to other kinks like bimbofication and dronification
• Scenarios for dominant dolls & submissive makers
• Doll types--robots, stuffies, mannequins, marionettes, etc.
• Possible therapeutic benefits of dollification & doll headspace

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 176 Links

• Veronika Kestrel Tiktok http://tiktok.com/@switchvero
• Veronika Kestrel OnlyFans https://onlyfans.com/vkestrel
• Veronika Kestrel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/switchveronika/
• Veronika Kestrel Twitter https://twitter.com/SwitchVeronika
• Veronika Kestrel FetLife https://fetlife.com/users/13001382?
• Kestrel's Nest FetLife group https://fetlife.com/groups/223277
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/
• Episode 176 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info

• Get your first Quip refill FREE http://quip.com/sunny
• Get 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com with code SUNNY http://manscaped.com
• Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass
• Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html
• Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation
• 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
• 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 this link can be a little wonky and does not keep tracking cookies. If the discount does not show up in your cart (or disappears after you shop around on the site), access the site with that link again. Your items will still be in your cart & the discount will appear)
• 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY
• 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyetb with code SUNNY
• 10% off everything from Fun Factory using this link http://bit.ly/sunnyfunfactory and the code SUNNY at checkout
• At least 25% off BDSM gear & sex toys with Stockroom's daily deal (there's a new product each day!) https://www.stockroom.com/dailydeal/?acc=7c590f01490190db0ed02a5070e20f01
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On episode 175 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Codi Vore and Queen Ava about sex worker mutual aid and the organization they helped co-found, SWAID Las Vegas. Some of what we cover:

• How mutual aid differs from traditional non-profits & how this strategy eliminates exploitation and inequity common in mainstream charity
• Why mutual aid is especially beneficial to sex workers and circumvents barriers that are specific to this industry
• How the pandemic has affected the sex work community and made mutual aid efforts more mainstream in many different communities
• Decriminalization of sex work and how it differs from legalization
• Financial discrimination of all types of sex workers from full service to cam performers and OnlyFans creators

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 175 Links

• SWAID Vegas https://swaidvegas.org/
• SWAID Twitter https://twitter.com/swaidvegas
• SWAID Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swaid_vegas/
• Queen Ava Website https://queenavasworld.com/
• Queen Ava Twitter https://twitter.com/iamqueenava4
• Queen Ava Only Fans https://onlyfans.com/iamqueenava4
• Queen Ava Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCktGWqoG_Nq4tCeHkSI5cBA
• Codi Vore Twitter http://Twitter.com/codi_vore
• Codi Vore SFW Twitter http://Twitter.com/codivoresfw
• Codi Vore Tiktok http://TikTok.com/@codi.vore
• Codi Vore OnlyFans http://OnlyFans.com/codivore
• The Politics of Sex Censorship ep 151 https://sunnymegatron.com/politics-of-sex-censorship/
• OnlyFans & The Mortality War Ep 166 https://sunnymegatron.com/onlyfans-ban-kitty-stryker/
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/

Episode 175 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info

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On episode 174 of American Sex Podcast Sunny has a conversation with Amp Somers from the Watts Your Safeword Podcast about erotic humiliation and psychological edge play. Some of what we cover:

• Neurodivergence & psychological kink
• The trauma love languages can be used for aftercare & trigger plans
• Negotiation considerations for humiliation play
• Using kink therapeutically-- what's helpful & what's dangerous
• Shame & BDSM
• Balancing real-world power dynamics with kink D/s
• Cultivating emotional intelligence through erotic play & more

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

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Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 174 Links

• Watts the Safeword Website http://www.wattsthesafeword.com/
• Watts The Safeword YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokRyLsHxh-NykvT4uA6n2g
• Watts the Safeword Twitter https://twitter.com/WattsTheSafewrd
• Amp Somers Twitter https://twitter.com/PupAmp
• Watts the Safeword Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wattsthesafeword/
• Watts the Safeword Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WattsTheSafeword/
• Humiliation & Edgeplay Watts Your Safeword Podcast with Sunny Megatron https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N4Zs4YK3oUmLMotZfndQQ?si=L_bk1U81TFWq2WjT2GbfGQ
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/

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Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT & August McLaughlin join us for episode 173 of American Sex Podcast to talk about sex, kink and trauma. The pair recently wrote a book on the subject called, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships. If you're a human you likely have trauma and whether you realize it or not, it can affect your connection to pleasure.

Some of what we cover in this conversation:

• What trauma is/isn't
• If "fuck" is a trauma response like fight/flight/freeze/fawn
• Trauma & the mind/body connection
• Why some people find BDSM therapeutic
• The difference between subspace & dissociation
• Being trauma-aware in sex-positive communities
• Neurodivergence, trauma & sex

As heavy as the subject seems, per our usual, we approach the subject with lightheartedness and lots of laughs! Life is too short to be serious all the time 😉

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

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Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 173 Links

• Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT Website: https://fireandflowtherapy.com
• Jamila Dawson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamila_Dawson
• Jamila Dawson Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamila.thesextherapist
• Jamila Dawson Facebook: http://facebook.com/jamiladawson
• Jamila Dawson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamila-dawson-2a033b2b/

• August McLaughlin Website: https://augustmclaughlin.com/
• August McLaughlin Podcast: https://augustmclaughlin.com/podcast/
• August McLaughlin Twitter: https://twitter.com/augstmclaughlin
• August McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustmclaughlin/
• Girl Boner Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlbonermedia/
• August McLaughlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AugustMcLaughlin/
• Girl Boner Podcast Girl Boner Podcast https://www.facebook.com/MyGirlBoner
• August McLaughlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustjmclaughlin

• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
• Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/

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On episode 172 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron free-styles BDSM education, gives helpful tips, and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics discussed:

• Benign masochism & the neuroscience of BDSM
• Myths about sadomasochism and the notion that pain = pleasure
• Examining the WHY behind our attraction to certain kinks
• The surprising relationship between BDSM & sex
• Kinksters on the neurodivergent and asexual spectrums
• The differences between subspace & domspace
• How community affects kinksters that aren't involved in community
• Platonic kink & the "dynamic escalator"
• The many types of kinksters
• How dangerous BDSM misinformation spreads on the internet
• Consensual non-consent & the latest research on rape fantasies

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

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--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 172 Links

• Sunny Megatron website https://sunnymegatron.com/
• Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron?
• Sunny Megatron Twitter https://twitter.com/sunnymegatron
• Sunny Megatron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunnymegatron/
• Kink Academy Online BDSM Learning Library http://bit.ly/kinkacademy
• Science of BDSM Research Team https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/
• Tell Me What You Want Dr. Justin Lehmiller https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0776PYDNM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WFW3MV22QFGNPEMR6T4F

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Nagoski https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07DT4GW16&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_P6XYQGYRXQFSP8Q92F0W
• Infinite Quest Podcast https://infinitequestpodcast.com/
• Ep 163 Lessons from a New Kinkster w/ Catie & Eric https://sunnymegatron.com/new-to-kink/
• Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252/
• Open water swimming as a treatment for major depressive disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6112379/

• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex

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Want to be a sex or kink educator? Or become a better one? Maybe you're a student wondering how to better vet the instructors you learn from? Stefanos and Shay join us for ep 171 of American Sex Podcast to talk about pleasure education. During the pandemic, the mainstreaming of virtual classes caused demand for kink and sex ed to skyrocket. The number of brand new "educators" teaching ethically questionable and dangerous techniques has exploded too. We discuss what you can do as a student or instructor to help combat lack of diversity and quality education in kink & sex ed, the ethics of teaching in a sexually charged setting, dos and don'ts for presenters, tips for attendees on mastering challenging material, red and green flags students can look for when vetting educators or online educational content creators, and more. Stefanos and Shay literally wrote the book on this subject – Creating Captivating Classes: A Guide for Kink, Sexuality, and Relationship Presenters, which includes input from more than a dozen well-known educators.

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--Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected]

--To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!)

--Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com

--Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter

Sunny & Ken, xo!

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Episode 171 Links

• Stefanos & Shay Website https://www.stefanosandshay.com/about-us/
• Shay Twitter https://twitter.com/ShayBlondie
• Stefanos Twitter https://twitter.com/MaestroStefanos
• Creating Captivating Classes (support Wicked Grounds!) https://wickedgrounds.com/Creating-Captivating-Classes-p395828583
• Creating Captivating Classes (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Captivating-Classes-Relationship-Presenters/dp/0578942240/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=creating+captivating&qid=1633842365&sr=8-2
• Creating captivating classes academic review https://teachingpals.wordpress.com/2021/09/16/book-spotlight-creating-captivating-classes-a-guide-for-kink-sexuality-and-relationship-presenters/amp/?
• Loladex, Dirty Lola's list of marginalized pleasure educators https://twitter.com/i/lists/1028473897627385856
• KPACT The Psychological Appeal of BDSM 10/15/2021 https://www.kpact.xyz/product/the-psychological-appeal-of-bdsm/
• Consent Dojo w/Midori & Sunny Megatron (Free recorded replay available until mid/late October) https://shibaristudy.com/authors/midori
• Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
• Ken's charity DnD game Monday's 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
• American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
• American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast
• American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex

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• 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
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