Did you know that understanding your body’s natural cycles can empower you—whether or not you ever plan to get pregnant?

In this episode, I’m joined by fertility educator and inclusive family planning expert Sam Leeson to explore why fertility awareness is essential for everyone, not just those trying to conceive. We talk about body literacy, how to teach kids to feel at home in their bodies, and the hormonal journeys that affect us all—including unique insights for trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.

Sam, founder of babyREADY and babyREADYlgbtq, brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families take charge of their reproductive journeys—with compassion, clarity, and a deep respect for diversity.

✨ Curious about how fertility awareness could change your relationship with your body?

Tune in to find out.

🔗 Learn more at babyREADY.info

What do fan dances, fierce femmes, and the Riot Grrrl movement have in common? In this episode, we step behind the velvet curtain of burlesque history with Dustin M. Wax, director of the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.

We explore how this one-of-a-kind museum came to be, why preserving burlesque’s rich and rebellious history matters, and the role gender has played in both classic and neo-burlesque. Dustin shares stories of legendary performers like Tempest Storm and Lili St. Cyr, insights into the art form’s transformation, and advice for anyone drawn to the stage—pasties, politics, and all.

✨ If you're a fan of performance, sex-positive history, or reclaiming your body through art, this one's for you.

📍When you're in Vegas, don’t miss a visit to the Burlesque Hall of Fame in the Downtown Arts District.

Can lingerie be a tool for self-love and empowerment—not just seduction?

In this episode, I sit down with Luna Pearl, a sex coach-in-training at Sex Coach U, meditation coach, and the founder of Pink Pearl Lingerie and Lingerie Talk Magazine. Luna believes in getting sexy for yourself first—and she’s here to share how lingerie can unlock confidence, sensual embodiment, and joy.

We explore:

Whether you’re lingerie-curious, building body confidence, or exploring sensual tools for empowerment, this episode offers inspiration, real talk, and actionable insight.

✨ Learn more about Luna at Pink Pearl Lingerie

🔗 Curious about becoming a certified sex coach? Check out Sex Coach U

Keywords: lingerie empowerment, body confidence, sensuality, sex coaching, embodiment, comfort lingerie, how to buy lingerie, women’s empowerment, sensual tools, Pink Pearl Lingerie, Sex Coach U

In this vulnerable and empowering episode, I speak with trauma-informed coach and sex educator Valerie Schrader about transforming childhood trauma, specifically her experience being raised by a narcissistic mother, into a mission of empowerment and sacred sexuality.

We explore how somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and self-guided trauma recovery can help you reclaim your body, pleasure, and voice. Valerie shares insights from her healing program designed for those navigating generational trauma, as well as her wisdom around creating safer spaces for sexual empowerment and emotional resilience.

✨ Whether you're curious about somatic therapy, seeking ways to connect to your sensual self, or looking to better understand the impact of trauma on intimacy—this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more at valerieschrader.com

Keywords: somatic healing, generational trauma, sexual empowerment, sacred sexuality, trauma-informed coaching, nervous system regulation, healing childhood wounds, reclaiming pleasure, body-based therapy, sensual self-connection

What does it mean to truly feel a “yes” in your body? In this nourishing conversation, I’m joined by Katherine Zitterbart—somatic practitioner, sound healer, and creator of A Felt Sense of YES: Yin Yoga for Sexual Health.

We explore the foundations of Yin Yoga, Taoist principles, the role of the dantian (energy centers in the body), and how these practices support sexual well-being, nervous system regulation, and connection to pleasure—especially for folks living with chronic pain and neurodivergence.

Katherine’s work centers LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in a deeply inclusive, sex-positive framework—bringing embodiment and sound together for healing and reclamation.

✨ Whether you're new to somatics or looking to deepen your relationship with your body, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and radical permission to feel good.

Learn more about Katherine Zitterbart:

In this raw and illuminating conversation, we sit down with Baggins—a genderqueer, polyamorous, asexual Bottom living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and chronic illness. Baggins shares openly about life with a system and alters, the journey to self-identification, and how they navigate intimacy, CPTSD, and complex relationships.

We explore what it means to be ace, the reality of being polysaturated, the nuances of self-diagnosis discourse, and the layered experience of living at the intersections of queerness, disability, and trauma.

Whether you're curious about DID, polyamory, or asexuality—or just want to hear a deeply human story—this episode offers education, empathy, and truth-telling.

Terms we explore:

Ace: Asexual; someone who rarely experiences sexual desire.

T: Short for testosterone.

Meta: A metamour; your partner’s partner.

Polysaturated: Not currently open to additional romantic partners.

In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Sarah Hazleton, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in OCD and anxiety-related disorders, to explore how OCD and anxiety uniquely impact intimacy, relationships, and sexuality.

Sarah breaks down how OCD manifests through intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and subtypes such as Relationship OCD and Pure O. We discuss the emotional toll of stigma and shame, particularly when sexual and intimate thoughts are involved, and the critical importance of specialized treatment like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Whether you're personally affected or seeking to better understand a loved one, this conversation offers compassionate insight, practical guidance, and much-needed validation.

✨ In this episode:

📖 Read the article mentioned: Impact of OCD on Sex Life (Verywell Mind)

🔗 Learn more about Sarah at hazeltoncounseling.com

#OCD #Anxiety #MentalHealthAwareness #RelationshipOCD #PureO #ExposureResponsePrevention #SexualIntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthPodcast #OCDTherapy #SarahHazleton #SexPositiveHealing

In this delightful and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Alyssa Gonzalez, author of the brand new book Nonmonogamy and Neurodiversity (Thornapple Press). We dive into the unique intersections of neurodivergent experience and consensual nonmonogamy, blending research, lived experience, and lots of laughter.

Alyssa shares how the book came to life, offers a few key insights from her work, and discusses some of the theory behind navigating multiple relationships while honoring neurodivergent needs. Whether you’re neurodivergent, nonmonogamous, or simply curious, this is a must-listen for anyone exploring authentic connection.

✨ In this episode:

📚 Grab a signed copy (while they last!) at alyssacgonzalez.com/store

#Nonmonogamy #Neurodiversity #Polyamory #RelationshipAnarchy #AlyssaGonzalez #ConsensualNonmonogamy #NeurodivergentRelationships #SexPositivePodcast #EthicalNonmonogamy #ThornapplePress

In this bold and insightful episode, I talk with D20 Domme—femdom, behavioral expert, and head of a polyandrous household. With a Ph.D. in Human Behavior, she brings both academic depth and lived experience to our conversation about power dynamics, kink, and intentional relationship design.

We explore the layers of her lifestyle, the psychology behind dominance and submission, and the nuanced difference between a submissive and a slave. We also dive into her groundbreaking dissertation, discuss the eternal nature vs. nurture debate around kink, and uncover the importance of finding your “why.”

✨ In this episode:

🔗 Learn more about her work at mundanemiss.com

#Femdom #KinkCoach #HumanBehavior #D20Domme #BDSM #Polyandry #SexPositivePodcast #DommeLife #EroticPower #SubmissionAndSlavery

In this fiery and enlightening episode, I sit down with Kaytlin Bailey—comedian, sex worker rights advocate, and the powerful voice behind The Oldest Profession Podcast. We dive into the real impact of SESTA/FOSTA and expose how these laws—disguised as protections—actually endanger and silence sex workers.

Kaytlin shares how Old Pros, the nonprofit she leads, is working to change the narrative around sex work by telling better stories, advocating for decriminalization, and reclaiming history. If you've ever questioned the mainstream story about sex work, this episode will shift your lens.

✨ What you’ll hear:

🔗 Learn more at oldprosonline.org

#SexWorkIsWork #DecriminalizeSexWork #KaytlinBailey #TheOldestProfession #FeministPodcast #SocialJustice #SESTAFOSTA #SexWorkerRights #OldPros #SexPositive