This week, I’m sitting down with the one and only Nirm from Steamworks Baths… yes, that Steamworks. The place we lovingly call the Barney’s of bathhouses, the Disneyland of gay sex, an orgiastic good time with better lighting and fewer churros. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind those doors, how a legendary bathhouse balances fantasy and safety, or why it continues to be a cornerstone of queer nightlife, you are in for a ride.

We’re talking culture. We’re talking community. We're talking about the support they give back to the community. We’re talking about what makes a space feel electric instead of awkward. And we’re getting into what it actually means to curate an experience where desire and respect can coexist without stepping on each other’s toes.

And because we love a little sparkle on top, we’re also hyping up Exxxotica Chicago, happening April 10 through 12. If you’re planning to attend, consider this your official tease. We’ve got some incredible guests coming your way in the next few weeks. Creators. Educators. Performers. Personalities who are shaping the future of sex positivity and making the whole thing a lot more fun while they’re at it.

And because your favorite sluts are evolving, we are officially launching our merch store. You can grab your goodies over at Spreadshop (https://suburban-slut-podcast.myspreadshop.com/) and this week only everything is 25 percent off! That’s right. A little discount foreplay to get you started. Rep the podcast. Be the walking billboard your neighborhood deserves.

So settle in, sluts and sweethearts. Episode 26 is steamy, unapologetic, and just a little bit scandalous in the best possible way. Let’s get into it.