​This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author adrienne maree brown about "Pleasure Activism," the distinct joy of writing fiction, growing a pleasureful life, learning in public, what the Black kink community can teach us about negotiating intimacy, the joys of integrating your sexual self with your other selves, navigating disability and sex and why we're so damn grateful that Black people write books.You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episo...

This week, Erica and Kenrya ask each other a bunch of hella personal questions—the words "gooch," "trap lord with a big booty" and "so fuckin' joyful" were all uttered—and share the answers with y'all.You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/quickie-37-so-many-questions.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.theturnonpodcast.comInstagram: @TheTurnOnPodcastTwitter: @TheTurnOnPodFacebook:...

​This week, we're revisiting Season 3, Episode 8 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read from Jodie Slaughter's "White Whiskey Bargain" and talk about Black Appalachia, masturbation, vulnerability and why consent is so damn sexy.ResourcesBook, "White Whiskey Bargain" by Jodie Slaughter: Bookshop | AmazonAuthor, Jodie Slaughter: Website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookWhat's Turning Us On: Egg ToyYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at h...

This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Episode 1 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read Katrina Jackson's "From Scratch" and talk fat bodies, dating police officers and polyamorous relationships.ResourcesBook, "From Scratch (Welcome to Sea Port Book 1)": AmazonThe triad in "From Scratch" also appears in "Her Christmas Cookie (Welcome to Sea Port Book 4)": AmazonAuthor, Katrina Jackson: Twitter | InstagramPersonality testYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we menti...

​This week, we're revisiting Season 1, Episode 10 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read Song of Solomon from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible and discuss sex and religion, feminism and race.ResourcesBook: Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version: AmazonYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-4-double-dippin-s1-e10-my-boo.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.thetur...

This week, we're revisiting Episode 1 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read "Drag," a story from Leone Ross' "Come Let Us Sing Anyway," then—in honor of our first episode—we spill about some very special first times.ResourcesBook, "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": IndieBound | AmazonAuthor, Leone Ross: Website | Instagram | Twitter"What What (In the Butt)," by SamwellK's LubeE's LubeRestraintsVibrating anal plugG-spot wandYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentione...

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Trystan Cotten—gender studies professor and founder and managing editor of Transgress Press—about the fluidity of gender, building Black cultural institutions, how collectives can help Black trans folks overcome some of the barriers to publishing their work, and the beauty of romantic relationships between trans men and cishet women.ResourcesGuest, Trystan Cotten | Facebook | TwitterTransgress Press | Website | Use code TRANS for 20% of...

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Vicissitudes" by Kim Green and talk about the beauty of imperfect characters, how to balance mustering up grace with not being harmed by assholes, how body image can impact intimacy, the violence of transphobia and the unpredictability of grief.ResourcesBook, "Vicissitudes" by Kim Green | Bookshop | AmazonAuthor, Kim Green | Website | Instagram | Twitter​Listener SurveyClap Cleats | Use code THETURNON for 10% off your orderYou can find fu...

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Michelle B. about what ethical non-monogamists can teach us all about maintaining healthy relationships, what it looks like to have multiple partners during the pandemic, getting off the relationship escalator and leaving the dating scarcity mindset behind.ResourcesBook, "Be Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance Novella" by Savannah J. Frierson | AmazonAuthor, Savannah J. Frierson | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook"Unequal City: Rac...

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Be Mine" by Savannah J. Frierson and talk about ethical non-monogamy, managing multiple partners, turning off the "cool girl" BS, the joys of being taken care of and the importance of highlighting the sweet before. Oh, and E apologizes to all the people she's half-ass kissed before.ResourcesBook, "Be Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance Novella" by Savannah J. Frierson | AmazonAuthor, Savannah J. Frierson | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Fa...