Usually when we think of sleep, we think of rest, dreams, and comfort. But there’s a lot more to it than that, and a surprising amount of it involves sex. Alex and Ellie take you through the biology of sleep, explore the unusual conditions that make you turn your hottest dreams into reality while you’re still asleep, and dive into the ethically complicated world of those who love to mix sleep and playtime.

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Penthouse was the raunchy, vivid, real foil to Playboy’s highbrow sensibilities, and one of its most important feats was to give us a window into each other’s sex lives thanks to its Forum magazine. And this week, we’re covering how they got the idea, where they took it, how they turned the dirty confessional into a mainstay of virtually every online community in the process, and the surprising directions in which the brand would branch out.

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When you’re naked, vulnerable, and lost in bliss, the absolute lat thing you want to think about is getting injured or for an embarrassing slip up. Unfortunately, this is also when disaster can — and often does — strike. Alex, Ellie, and Dolly are here to share their own misadventures, help you turn your tales of bedroom terror into funny memories, and offer tips to stay safe between the sheets, on the couch, or bent over a counter.

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Well, you’ve done it. You’ve used every room in your and your parents’ homes for kinky fun, both loud and stealthy. You’ve taken on some heart-stopping public challenges. But things are getting a little stale. You need a little change of scenery. A place you can get away and still have your fun around like-minded adults and only like-minded adults. We’re here to help prepare you for a lifestyle-friendly destination, talk about risks and how to manage them, and author Ophelia Dickerson shows us how some amazing little getaways don’t always require you to travel halfway across the world but just a few hours out of your usual way.

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The very first working photo cameras were announced in 1839, the first nude was shot less than a year later, and by 1851, nudes of models for artists and appreciative viewers became routine. In other words, as long as cameras existed, we wanted to get naked in front of them. But why? And how did the nude selfie go from scandalous or artistic, to so commonplace that even spies are sick of looking at our bits? We talk about the history, technology, and psychology of nudes and selfies, and chat with Ruan Willow of the Oh Fuck Yeah podcast about how she incorporates exhibitionism into her work and art.

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First they laughed, then ignored, then censored, but smart sex toys are finally here and ready for prime time. From smart materials to increase comfort, new hardware to improve reliability, to embedded AI algorithms to help you get your best climax again and again, the best and newest offerings from the sextech revolution are coming to a set of genitals either near you, or attached to you. But don’t just think of them as toys. Alex and Ellie talk to Dr. Justin Elliot of FirmTech about a new generation of devices that’s trying to bridge the attention gap between sex and health.

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It feels like today, we have more education about sex, kink, reproductive health, and an infinite oceans of porn and erotica to explore. Governments across the world agree. Unfortunately, quite a few of them don't see it as a good thing. We look at the ugly battle by politicians to control what you can see, hear, and do, even if you're consenting adult, chat with ErotiKinks author Tori Hamlin about the dreaded book dungeon, and Alex gives a glimpse into a dark, but plausible future where he may have to become an outlaw podcaster.

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Letting your mind run wild can be a powerful thing, especially when you have the right sound to guide it. In this episode, Alex and Ellie get lost in the world of ASMR, ramblefaps, erotic narration, and audio-only fantasies, with a few callbacks we can almost guarantee you’d never expect. Plus, Sexxxy Sheri of the DirtyBit Podcast tells us how she discovered the joys of sharing dirty bedtime stories.

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Imagine a man catching his wife in bed with a stranger and rather than get upset or blow several gaskets, pulling up a chair and enjoying the show. It’s an attitude that’s been stigmatized so much so that “cuck” is a common slur nowadays. And yet, it’s one of the most popular fantasies among men and women, and there’s a thriving and discreet subculture of cuckolds, cuckqueans, hotwives, and hothusbands. Alex and Ellie look into the psychology of this kink and are joined by author Lucky to talk about what it’s like to live this lifestyle.

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For some people, a silk rope and occasional spank is nowhere near enough. No, they’re thinking about being groped in dark alleys, or kidnapped and taken to a dungeon, or blackmailed into becoming someone’s toy for as long as they wish. Alex and Ellie venture into the world of consensual non-consent, and talk to author ATR about the complex morality and politics of BDSM and catering to a partner’s darkest, most depraved fantasies.

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