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In this insightful panel conversation we examine the impossible and shame-based standards the fitness industry sets and how this impacts our sex lives. A co-production with Comfy Fitness.

In this episode:
Comfy Fitness--online fitness studio
 Kira Macoun - Comfy Fitness founder
Carrie Drapac - Comfy Fitness founder
Caitlin V - sex coach 
Tazima Parris - Sex coach and pleasure mentor
JoJo Bear - somatic sex and intimacy coach

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Our panel discusses new relationship energy–the fantastic feeling when you’re just starting to date and getting to know someone. What happens when it fades? Can it be addictive? We cover all the bases.

Don't miss our Chicago live show and podcast recording, Thursday, June 15. Wild & Sublime--The Pride Edition.

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In this episode:

• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic therapist and empowerment coach
• Tazima Parris - Sex coach and pleasure mentor
• Erica Washington - Sex-positive holistic mental health therapist

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In this lively interview with bisexual mega influencer and Men’s Health columnist Zachary Zane, he discusses Boyslut, his new book chronicling his sexual journey, as well as how to live a more shame-free, sex-positive life.

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• Zachary Zane - author and sex columnist 
• Boyslut, the book. Get it at Bookshop, our affiliate partner!

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Want to rev up your relationship? Host Karen Yates, a somatic intimacy coach, gives you easy tools to put into practice right away with her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication. Download today!

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Summary: Learn essential intimacy and communication skills when dating transgender and gender nonconforming people in this lively interview with sex and gender therapist Rae McDaniel.

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In this episode:

• Rae McDaniel - sex and gender therapist and coach 
• Gender Magic, the book. Go to Bookshop, our affiliate book site! 
• Lorels underwear

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Additional related episode(s):

• Sensation Liberation– we discuss gender identity and more subjects.
• DIY Gangbang - we discuss transgender and more subjects.
• The Sex-positive Parent – we discuss nonbinary and fluid identities and more subjects.

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Want to rev up your relationship? Host Karen Yates, a somatic intimacy coach, gives you easy tools to put into practice right away with her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication. Download today!

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Fifty years since it began, surrogate partner work is being embraced again as a cutting-edge somatic therapeutic modality to help people hands-on with intimacy issues, and more people are choosing it as a career. Recurring guest Brandon Hunter-Haydon talks about his own journey and what it takes to do the work successfully.

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In this episode:

• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - surrogate partner and intimacy coach 

Additional related episode(s) and info:

• Do You Need a Surrogate Partner?
• The Surrogate Partner Collective

In popular culture:

• The Sessions (2012) with actor Helen Hunt 

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

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Panelists answer a Patreon listener question about how to trust your intuition and avoid old patterns with new partners after leaving an abusive relationship.

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In this episode:

• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic therapist and empowerment coach
• Clark Hazel - Individual and couples therapist at Best Therapies
• Diane Long - Empowerment self-defense coach and trauma-informed bodyworker

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Get tickets to our 8th Anniversary Show, Sunday Oct 25, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago!

MAIN LIVE SHOW SPONSOR: Rowen Tree Counseling, Illinois

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The live Valentine’s Spectacular serves up a panel chat on increasing intimacy, an interview with The Pegging Book authors, Karen’s Sermon about the gifts of an unexpected health event, and more. Recorded at Constellation in Chicago.

Live show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling

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In this episode:

• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels
• Tazima Parris -  Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor
• Andie Baumgartner - Sex-positive therapist 
• R.C. Riley - Writer, performer, podcast host & activist seeking to empower the marginalized
• The Pegging Book

And our lovely friends:

• T-Time Toys
• Emma Alamo
• Uberlube

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Get tickets to our 8th Anniversary Show, Sunday Oct 25, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago!

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Has your identity shifted? Do you want to tell others about it – and if so, how? Panelists answer a listener question on the value and meaning of coming out as queer (or as anything!).

In this episode:

• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner & Intimacy Coach

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Get tickets to our 8th Anniversary Show, Sunday Oct 25, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago!

MAIN LIVE SHOW SPONSOR: Rowen Tree Counseling, Illinois

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What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• JoJo Bear - Somatic Sex & Intimacy Guide

See also:

• Caffyn Jesse’s groundbreaking work
• Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent model

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Get tickets to our 8th Anniversary Show, Sunday Oct 25, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago!

MAIN LIVE SHOW SPONSOR: Rowen Tree Counseling, Illinois

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The second half of October’s live show features an interview with kink educator Stranger on the hows and whys of switching, plus a performance by storyteller Archy Jamjun and Karen’s fourth-anniversary Sermon on the Pubic Mound.

In this episode:

• Stranger - Rope enthusiast & kink educator
• Archy Jamjun - Storyteller
• Missed the first half? Oct live show part 1 

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Get tickets to our 8th Anniversary Show, Sunday Oct 25, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago!

MAIN LIVE SHOW SPONSOR: Rowen Tree Counseling, Illinois

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