The Erotic Philosopher

As the founding producer and director of Pink & White Productions, (CrashPadSeries.com, PinkLabel.tv), SHINE LOUISE HOUSTON has always had unique vision. Graduating from San Francisco Arts Institute with a Bachelors in Fine Art Film, her works have become the new gold standard of adult cinema. During a five year position at the women-owned, sex toy purveyor Good Vibrations, Shine recognized an underserved demand for an alternative to mainstream pornography, and began to create well-crafted queer made porn. Shine’s films have been recognized among the next big wave of women produced porn and have been internationally screened from Amsterdam to New Zealand.

https://pinklabel.tv/  - PinkLabel.TV - indie adult streaming platform https://crashpadseries.com/  - CrashPadSeries.com - queer adult cinema https://sfpff.pinklabel.tv  - San Francisco PornFilmFestival - coming August 24-27

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Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. 

She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” During this pandemic and beyond, learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori

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Join me this week  (after a brief hiatus - apologies life got in the way) for a good ol' chin-wag with my buddy, collaborator, wisemind companion and peer therapist Eric G. Schneider.

Eric & I dig into the nature of intimacy. What we experience in contrast with what we believe. The myths that infect and interfere with romantic partnerships in particular, and how we are with ourselves, and each other, impact all our relationships from friends through to lovers and partners.

For the past 33 years, Eric has been/and is an experiential, dynamically oriented psychotherapist privileging here and now somatic emotional experiencing. In addition his work tends to bring to light historic adaptations to challenging early experiences that impair current relational contexts both in terms of emotional closeness, authentic self expression and sexuality. Currently Eric is completing his Ph.D. dissertation in human sexuality examining current worldviews with respect to romantic relationships. He has is also a practitioner of various Daoist arts and sciences for the past 50 years. When not working, he enjoys playing clarinet, ventriloquism and puppetry. He lives in NYC with his partner, a parrot and their little dog Bodhi.

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This week Nadine Thornhill Sexuality Educator,  and all round wise tour-de-force explores what it means to guide young people in helpful ways around, sex, pleasure, gender, power and relationships cultivating healthy minds and healthy bodies. Far from the simple yes /no tropes of consent, Nadine offers insight for parents, carers and families to create meaningful sexual discussions at home, that reduce shame, and increase fun, pleasure and respect. 

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Sex Addiction? Porn Addiction? Think again.. This week we are joined by Europe's leading expert in compulsive sexual behavior Silva Neves. In this episode, Cyndi & Silva talk about the roots of this condition, how common it is, what it is and how media spin has made this the monster under the bed of male sexuality over the last 30 years. https://www.silvaneves.co.uk https://www.sexpositivityuk.com

Twitter: @SilvaNeves3

Instagram: @silvanevespsychotherapy 

Somatics nerds gather 'round. This discussion with somatics expert and doyen sexological bodyworker Ellen Heed PhD, is a grand schooling into the machinations of sex, arousal, the body, pleasure and how these things work together. Not a light discussion, but a meaty inquiry, Ellen & Cyndi dive deep into how our bodies really work and how these functions inform sex and pleasure.

https://ellenheed.com/  https://www.scartissueremediation.com/  https://www.facebook.com/ellenheed.somatic.educator  https://www.instagram.com/ellenheed/

In this episode Cyndi is joined by the wonderful Dr UC, Queen of the Pelvis and The Erotic Philosopher's first physical /physio therapist. In this episode we explore the relationship between the pelvis, pleasure, sexuality and so much more. This is a feel-good joy and love packed episode. Pour yourself a Bourbon and settle in for a heart-warming lecture of love, pride and possibility with Dr UC

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This week we are joined by Aussie sacred sex teacher and men's coach Cam Fraser. Cam and Cyndi explore why so few straight guys are interested in sex education and the effect it has on their relationships & lives. 

Cam is a Certified Professional Sex Coach, Certified Sexologist, Registered Counselor, and Registered Tantric Yoga Teacher. His work integrates scientifically validated, medically accurate information about sexual health, with sacred sexuality teachings from the mystery traditions. As a coach, he helps men go beyond surface-level sex and into full-bodied, self-expressed, pleasure-oriented sexual experiences free of anxiety or shame.

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Sex therapist and educator, self-described queer-as-fuck author and creator Lucie Fielding joins Cyndi on The Erotic Philosopher podcast. Learn about the revolution in gender affirming erotic embodiment with author of "Trans Sex" (Routledge 2021) Lucie Fielding. IG:@sexbeyondbinaries Twitter @lucie_fielding

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Welcome back! Kicking off season 3, Cyndi is the guest on her own podcast, being interviewed by Elle Chase about her forthcoming book Sex, When You Dont Feel Like It: The Truth About Mismatched Libido & Rediscovering Desire. In this discussion Cyndi & Elle discuss  the nuances of desire, what it is how it works and so much more. Perfect listening for partners experiencing mismatches in the bedroom and singles longing to feel passion again. Order Your Copy Here