Sex Gets Real with Dawn Serra

Sex Gets Real with Dawn Serra episodes:

• 04.19.2020

  301: Sex and depression with JoEllen Notte

  tl;dr JoEllen Notte is here to help us explore depression, relationships, and how depression and mental health can impact sex and desire, plus connecting during a pandemic. Explore More Summit is happening NOW! Grab your free ticket...

  
• 04.12.2020

  300: Jaclyn Friedman on believing women

  tl;dr Jaclyn Friedman on believing women, what happens when we disclose our trauma, and why our PERCEPTION of who is a victim impacts how we view all victims. We're talking about her new book with Jessica Valenti, "Believe Me". ...

  
• 03.22.2020

  299: Leonore Tjia on highly sensitive people, why mental health models are anti-erotic.

  tl;dr Leonore Tjia on highly sensitive people, relational work, and why modern mental health models are inherently anti-erotic. Explore More Summit registration is OPEN. Grab your free ticket by registering today for this free, entirely online conference...

  
• 03.15.2020

  298: Discharge, FGM scars, cheating during Alzheimers, & teaching kids pleasure with food

  tl;dr We are talking vaginal discharge, FGM or genital cutting scars, cheating when a partner has Alzheimers, and how to teach your kids the importance of pleasure with food. Power in Pleasure, my 5-week online course...

  
• 03.08.2020

  297: Christy Harrison on eating for pleasure, desirability, and being anti-diet, Part 2

  tl;dr Christy Harrison of Food Psych is here to talk about pleasure, happiness, weight stigma, what it means to be anti-diet, and why trusting our hungers around food & sex is so important. Part 2 of 2! ...

  
• 03.01.2020

  296: Christy Harrison on pleasure, happiness, and being anti-diet, Part 1

  tl;dr Christy Harrison of Food Psych is here to talk about pleasure, happiness, weight stigma, what it means to be anti-diet, and why trusting our hungers around food & sex is so important. I am so excited...

  
• 02.24.2020

  295: Can we change our sexual preferences? Plus, a lesbian who wants to try sex with men.

  tl;dr Are sexual preferences changeable? What if someone really just doesn't like short men or fat women? And what should a lesbian do if she wants sex with men? First up - BE SURE TO SIGN-UP FOR...

  
• 02.16.2020

  294: Making erotic films with Inka Winter

  tl;dr Inka Winter from ForPlay Films joins us to talk about making porn and why sexual healing and sex education is an important part of her work. Patrons who support at $3 and above, don't miss my...

  
• 02.09.2020

  293: Sexual attraction, gay for getting blowjobs, & cheating with a sex worker

  tl;dr Can you change who you're sexually attracted to? Is someone gay for getting blowjobs from a guy? Is it OK to cheat with a sex worker?   Patrons who support at $3 and above, this week's...

  
• 02.02.2020

  292: Sexual assault, oral sex, and regret after a threesome

  tl;dr Bringing more racial nuance to sexual assault conversations, how to do oral sex when you struggle for breath, and how to deal with regret and hurt after a threesome.   Patrons who support at $3 and...

  
• 01.27.2020

  291: STIs, masturbation buddies, shame and fat bodies

  tl;dr STIs and how to protect ourselves, men who want masturbation buddies, shame and fat bodies, plus Kobe Bryant's death.   Patrons who support at $3 and above, there's a new bonus at patreon.com/sgrpodcast tomorrow.   ...

  
• 01.12.2020

  290: Wheelchair sex and being scared of sex

  tl;dr How to have with someone in a wheelchair, being scared of sex and not knowing how to jump in. Patrons who support at $3 and above, there's a new bonus at patreon.com/sgrpodcast. We are diving into...

  
• 01.05.2020

  289: When the sex stops after you move in together & non-binary pregnancy

  tl;dr When the sex stops after you move in together, non-binary pregnancy, and why sex with fat folks is not revolutionary. Patrons who support at $3 and above, there's a new bonus at patreon.com/sgrpodcast. Let's explore some...

  
• 12.15.2019

  288: Squirting and incontinence, men who don't like sex, & large breasts

  tl;dr Abuse in polyamory. Can squirting cause incontinence? Are there men who don't like sex? How to have sex with someone with large breasts?   Patrons who support at $3 and above, there's a new bonus at...

  
• 12.01.2019

  287: Darcey Steinke on menopause, changing bodies, & a new way forward

  tl;dr Darcey Steinke on menopause, changing bodies, & a new way forward   MENOPAUSE! It's a thing loads of us go through that's fraught with misinformation, silence, shame, and PATRIARCHY.   So, this week, I'm...

  
• 11.24.2019

  286: Exploring bisexuality, life after rape, Hashimoto's & dating

  tl;dr Can someone explore their bisexuality while being in a monogamous relationship? Do things get better after you've been raped? How can you balance body positivity with Hashimoto's and how can you tell a potential date about your health...

  
• 11.17.2019

  285: Kai Cheng Thom on consent, healing, & pleasure

  tl;dr Kai Cheng Thom on consent, healing, & pleasure This episode is generously brought to you by LOLA. Listeners, save 30% off your first month's subscription of period products (tampons, pads, and liners) and sex products (ultra...

  
• 11.10.2019

  284: Learning to be vulnerable, is cheating bad, and big penises

  tl;dr How to vulnerable and honest, is cheating bad, and what to do about a big penis? News! Patrons who support at $3 and above, you're invited to join the Explore More book club....

  
• 11.03.2019

  283: Healthy relationship behaviors (green flags), community accountability

  tl;dr Relationship green flags (healthy relationship behaviors), community accountability, and play party etiquette. News! Patrons who support at $3 and above, you're invited to join the Explore More book club. We are meeting in...

  
• 10.27.2019

  Sex Gets Real 282: Squirting, fat-friendly therapist, & when a marriage falls apart

  tl;dr Is squirting embarrassing? How can I find a fat-friendly therapist? What if my marriage is falling apart? News! Patrons who support at $3 and above, you're invited to join the Explore More book...

  
• 10.20.2019

  Sex Gets Real 281: Sexy pics of your ex, herpes & pleasure

  tl;dr What should you do with sexy pics of your ex and what if you still get off to them? How can you have more pleasure if you have herpes and your partner does not? And what should you...

  
• 10.06.2019

  280: Nurturance culture with Nora Samaran

  tl;dr Nurturance culture, rape culture, accountability, and boundaries with Nora Samaran. Don't miss the October cohort of Power in Pleasure, my 5-week online course dedicated to exploring your pleasure. Details are at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. Enrollment closes soon! ...

  
• 09.30.2019

  REPLAY Sex Gets Real 221: Andy Izenson on alternative justice, resilient relationships, & masculinity

  Radical love, resilient community, and never being discarded with Andy Izenson I am so excited to replay this episode with Andy Izenson. When it first aired, I received loads of emails as a response, and since I'm taking this week...

  
• 09.22.2019

  Sex Gets Real 279: Extreme self-pleasure shame and sexuality versus genitals

  tl;dr Why coming forward about sexual assault doesn't "ruin" lives, what to do when you're deeply ashamed of masturbation, & does loving penises make a straight man gay?  News! The October Cohort of my...

  
• 09.15.2019

  Anne Hodder-Shipp on sex ed, entitlement in relationship, & recovery

  Anne Hodder-Shipp joins us to talk sex ed, entitlement in relationships, and sex after recovery and while sober. News! If you could use some support around your relationship to...

  
• 09.08.2019

  Sex Gets Real 277: Cuckqueaning and the dangers of advice

  tl;dr Creating community memories of abuse, why giving advice is a double-edged sword, attending ACA meetings, and wanting to cuckquean when you have trauma and no body confidence.   News! Save 40% off your...

  
• 09.01.2019

  Sex Gets Real 276: Attachment styles, cheating, & experimenting

  News! I am on episode 4.2 of the Secret Feminist Agenda podcast. Tune in as I talk all about the Sex Gets Real podcast, how I got into this work, and much more. Save 40% off your first subscription...

  
• 08.25.2019

  Sex Gets Real 275: Abuse in feminist port, finding body trust, and love stories

  News! I am going to be on Secret Feminist Agenda podcast. The episode drops Friday, August 30, 2019 and if you haven't checked out this rad podcast yet, do it here. The next cohort of Power in Pleasure starts...

  
• 08.19.2019

  Sex Gets Real 274: Changing orgasms, dungeon etiquette, & codependency

  News! I am now taking in-person clients in my coaching practice. If you're in the Vancouver area, I will working out of Allura Sex Therapy Centre on Fridays. Head to dawnserra.com to reach out to me if you're interested...

  
• 08.11.2019

  Sex Gets Real 273: Crushing on a co-worker, book recommendations, & trouble speaking up

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• 08.04.2019

  Sex Gets Real 272: Tristan Taormino on growing up, changing bodies, & whiteness

  Before we jump into my conversation with Tristan, I want to take a few moments to share an important piece called: Dildon’t Disrespect Black Femmes: Our Personal Experiences With Wild Flower Sex Shop This piece, written collectively by Ev'Yan Whitney,...

  
• 07.28.2019

  Sex Gets Real 271: Staying or going when you love two people, hating your vulva, & love across borders

  News! I am now taking in-person clients in my coaching practice. If you're in the Vancouver area, I will working out of Allura Sex Therapy Centre on Fridays. Head to dawnserra.com to reach out to me if you're interested...

  
• 07.21.2019

  Sex Gets Real 270: Chris Maxwell Rose on touch and the erotic

  LAST CALL The July cohort of Power in Pleasure starts July 21st, so this is the final DAY to register before it closes. You deserve pleasure. You deserve to honor your hunger. Your power is tied to your pleasure....

  
• 07.14.2019

  Sex Gets Real 269: Sinclair Sexsmith and rife on 24/7 power exchange relationships

  LAST CALL The July cohort of Power in Pleasure starts July 21st, so this is the final week to register before it closes. You deserve pleasure. You deserve to honor your hunger. Your power is tied to your pleasure....

  
• 06.30.2019

  Sex Gets Real 268: Redefining love, healing from relationship wounds, & self criticism

  Your pleasure matters. Join the July cohort of  my 5-week online Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. Welcome to this week's episode, it's a very special treat, but first! Did you know you...

  
• 06.23.2019

  Sex Gets Real 267: A boyfriend who won't initiate, missing out on sex, & becoming a sex educator

  FULL TRANSCRIPT AT sexgetsreal.com/ep267 Your pleasure matters. Join the July cohort of  my 5-week online Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. Welcome to this week's episode, full of your questions and some thoughts...

  
• 06.16.2019

  Sex Gets Real 266: Threesomes, men having boundaries, & becoming a sex educator

  Your pleasure matters. Join the July cohort of  my 5-week online Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. My chat with Sinclair Sexsmith and rife got postposed, so this week's episode is just me...

  
• 06.09.2019

  Sex Gets Real 265: "Straight pride", breaking relationship agreements, and sexual fantasies

  Your pleasure matters. Join the July cohort of  my 5-week online Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. This week's episode is just me and you. First, I get on a soapbox about the...

  
• 06.02.2019

  Sex Gets Real 264: Getting a partner to dirty talk, crossdressing, and accountability updates

  Your pleasure matters. Join the July cohort of  my 5-week online Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. This week's episode is just me and you. First up, some updates from the survivor pod...

  
• 05.26.2019

  Sex Gets Real 263: Aida Manduley on accountability and transformative justice

  Want to work with me? Join the July cohort of the Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and pre-enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. My coaching practice has a few new spots available. If you could use support around the places...

  
• 05.19.2019

  Sex Gets Real 262: Samantha Manewitz on emotional abuse and gaslighting

  Want to work with me? Join the July cohort of the Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and pre-enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. In a Sex Gets Real first, this episode is Part Two of a THREE part series...

  
• 05.12.2019

  Sex Gets Real 261: Eve Rickert on speaking out, celebrity culture, & harm

  Want to work with me? Join the July cohort of the Power in Pleasure course. Check out details and pre-enroll at dawnserra.com/pleasurecourse. My coaching practice has a few new spots available. If you could use support around the places...

  
• 05.05.2019

  Sex Gets Real 260: Play party etiquette, bra and panty fetish, and cutting of family after abuse

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• 04.29.2019

  Sex Gets Real 259: Accountability, women and older partners, & only wanting solo sex even when you're married

  WHOA! Easy & cheap birth control? YES!!!! Simple Health is generously sponsoring this episode and YOU can get a free prescription for birth control without every leaving your home. That's right, Simple Health has made birth control easier and...

  
• 04.22.2019

  Sex Gets Real 258: Healing from emotional abuse, a partner who doesn't want intercourse, & swinging

  It's time to deepen your relationship with pleasure. Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 29, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and...

  
• 04.14.2019

  Sex Gets Real 257: Bratty submissives, being cheated on, & creative sex

  Is your relationship with pleasure complicated? Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 29, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and runs for...

  
• 04.07.2019

  Sex Gets Real 256: M'kali-Hashiki on the erotic, safety, and healing

  Is your relationship with pleasure complicated? Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 22, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and runs for...

  
• 03.31.2019

  Sex Gets Real 255: Can you ask your partner to not watch porn and when a cheater gets cheated on

  Is your relationship with pleasure complicated? Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 22, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and runs for...

  
• 03.24.2019

  Sex Gets Real 254: Taking responsibility in relationship, living with an ex, and healthy relationship behaviors

  NOW ENROLLING! Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 22, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and runs for five weeks online. I'd...

  
• 03.17.2019

  Sex Gets Real 253: Wanting to stop squirting, condom complaints, & finding feminist community

  NOW ENROLLING! Check out my new pleasure course which is enrolling now through April 22, 2019 (we'll enroll again in June!). It's called Power in Pleasure: Reconnecting with Your Hunger, Desire, and Joy and runs for five weeks online. I'd...