What is the key to unlocking your best sexual experiences? In this episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna and guest Dr. Lori Brotto explore the role of mindfulness in intimacy, its connection to pleasure and body awareness, and its uses for problematic low sexual desire. Plus, do both partners need to practice mindfulness for it to work? Tune in to learn the secrets of applying these tools to your own life and relationships.

Connect with Dr. Brotto:

Research lab: @ubcshr

@drloribrotto

loribrotto.com

Books:

Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire:  https://www.amazon.com/Better-Sex-Through-Mindfulness-Cultivate/dp/1771642351/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2INN16VBUD0L7&keywords=better%20sex%20through%20mindfulness&qid=1646782566&sprefix=better%20sex%20through%20mindfulness%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Sex-Through-Mindfulness-Workbook/dp/1771648376/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=better+sex+through+mindfulness+lori+brotto&qid=1646783034&sprefix=better+sex+th%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2

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This week, we’re diving deep into all things kink with guest Tina Horn! What exactly is kink? Where do these desires come from, and why do we have them? More importantly, how can we explore and share them—whether with ourselves or a partner? 

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Tina Horn is a writer, educatrix, and media-maker. She is the author of Why Are People Into That?: A Cultural Investigation of Kink, a book based on her long-running indie fetish podcast of the same name. Tina is the creator & writer of the sci-fi sex-rebel comic book series Safe Sex, and the cult detective thriller Deprog; she was also the host & cowriter of the phone sex podcast Operator. Her reporting on sexual subcultures has appeared in Rolling Stone, Playboy, Hazlitt, Glamour, Jezebel and elsewhere; she has contributed to numerous anthologies including We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, which she also coedited. She is a LAMBDA Literary Fellow, an AVN nominee, and the recipient of two Feminist Porn Awards. Find her on IG @TinaHornsAss and at her website TinaHorn.net

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In this week's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna sits down with Jak Levine-Pritzker to discuss the unique challenges and dynamics of dating with ADHD. They dive into the impact of ADHD on communication, household responsibilities, and new vs longterm connection, while offering practical strategies to create more understanding and balance in relationships.

They also discuss important topics like:

- Misconceptions about ADHD

- Different types of ADHD

- How ADHD affects daily tasks and how to manage them

- Tips for non-ADHD partners

Connect with Jak:

https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyadhd/?hl=en

https://authenticallyadhd.com/

https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthjaklin/

Don’t forget to follow the podcast on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundpod and subscribe for more episodes. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a comment and share it with someone who might benefit from our discussion!

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In this week's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna is joined by counsellor, consultant, and fat liberationist Alexandra Shewan for a conversation about fat liberation. They dive into the history of fatphobia, the medical industrial complex, and how anti-fatness intersects with racism, colonialism, and capitalism. Alexandra also shares insights on dating and how to unlearn internalized anti-fat bias. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to challenge societal norms and embrace true body liberation.

Follow Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selkiecounselling/ 

Fat community group info can be found here: https://www.selkiecounselling.ca/fat-tea 

Books and Organizations mentioned:

https://asdah.org/ 

https://naafa.org/ 

Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings

The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

Decolonizing Wellness by Dalia Kinsey

Belly of the Beast by Da’Shaun Harrison Hood

Feminism by Mikki Kendall

You Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon

Fat Talk by Virginia Sole Smith

Fat Rights Movement and Fat Liberation Manifesto: https://fatlibarchive.org/fat-liberation-manifesto-1973/ https://naafa.org/histor 

Spectrum of Fatness: https://fluffykittenparty.com/2021/06/01/fategories-understanding-smallfat-fragility-the-fat-spectrum/ 

Don’t forget to follow the podcast on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundpod and subscribe ❤️

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Any other Love Lies Bleeding fans out there?! This episode is for you!! Check out Dossier Perfumes: https://dossier.co/ (wait did I seriously just have a conversation with Katy O’Brian?! seriously?!)

In today's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna sits down with actor and martial artist Katy O’Brian to talk about identity, self-discovery, and queer representation in media.

Katy shares her coming out journey, how she navigates sexual identity and gender expression, and the story of meeting her wife. They also dive into the impact of playing visibly queer characters on screen and what that representation means for audiences. Plus, they chat about the realities of long-distance relationships and how Katy and her wife make it work.

For Patreon extended-cut listeners? A spooky ghost story you won’t want to miss. 👀 https://www.patreon.com/c/AlaynaJoy

Connect with Katy (especially on Facebook 😉):

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatyo/

X: https://x.com/thekatyo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekatyo/

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What exactly is a boundary, and why do so many people struggle to set and maintain them? In this episode, we’re breaking down what boundaries truly are, how to set them effectively, and the secret to ensuring they’re “respected"!

Connect with Juliane Taylor Shore:

Why Does My Partner? Podcast

Setting Boundaries That Stick Book

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/julianetaylorshore?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Website:

Juliane Taylor Shore

Email:

[email protected]

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For those of us who never got the sex education we needed - those left with gaps, shame, or straight-up misinformation - this episode is for us. Dr. Nadine Thornhill, an award-winning sexuality educator, joins us to break down what comprehensive, science-backed sex education could and does look like, and why it matters. We explore ideas around teaching youth about consent, pleasure, and relationships in ways that are affirming and age-appropriate. 

- Can abstinence-only education and sex positivity coexist? 

- Where do queerness and asexuality fit into the curriculum? 

- How do we fight back when comprehensive sex ed continues to be targeted and outlawed? 

Dr. Thornhill shares insights, strategies, and resources for educators, parents, and anyone who believes in giving the next generation the knowledge and tools that we missed.

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Connect with Dr. Nadine Thornhill:

https://www.instagram.com/nadinethornhill/?hl=en

https://www.nadinethornhill.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/nadinethornhill

https://everybodycurious.com/

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This week Alayna sits down with Emma and Fin, a nonmonogamous couple who have been together since college and now co-host the podcast Normalizing Non-Monogamy. Together, they dive into the fundamentals of non-monogamy, offer practical advice for anyone curious about opening their relationship, and share stories of their own experiences.

They answer questions like:

Don’t miss the Patreon extended episode! In the bonus content, they dive even deeper into:

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For Emma and Fin’s episode with Alayna, click here: https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Check them out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nnmpodcast/

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Welcome to this special episode where I answer your questions and share some exciting updates!

Some Questions I Answer:

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In today’s conversation with senior sex educator and author Joan Price, we debunk the myths and explore the realities of sexuality in later life.

From navigating changes in our bodies to redefining what intimacy looks like, Joan shares invaluable insights, including:

Whether you’re curious about your own future or supporting a loved one, this episode is packed with information to reshape how we think about sex and aging.

Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She has been called other things by the media: “senior sexpert,” “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors,” and—her favorite—“wrinkly sex kitten.” Joan is the author of four books about sexuality, including the award-winning and newly updated Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved and Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex recently chosen by the New York Timesas one of the eight best books about sex. An internationally popular public speaker and sex educator, Joan, now 81, has been writing and speaking about senior sex since 2005. Find Joan’s books, tips, webinars, and blog—including her sex toy reviews!—at www.joanprice.com.

Links and socials:

Website https://joanprice.com/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanPrice

Facebook: “Naked at Our Age with Joan Price” https://www.facebook.com/JoanPriceAuthor

BlueSky: @joanprice https://bsky.app/profile/joanprice.bsky.social

Instagram @thejoanprice https://www.instagram.com/thejoanprice/

Twitter/X: @joanprice https://twitter.com/JoanPrice

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