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  • Get the most out of porn + sex and the media – Oct live show

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    Season 4 kicks off with the first half of October’s live show, where panelists chat about porn – what’s good, how to find out what you like, and ways to think about its role in your life.

    Tickets on sale for our Chicago Feb 11 show!

    In this episode:

    • Peter Navarro - Somatic sex therapist
    • Goddess Erica - Tantric doula & sexual empowerment coach
    • Caitlin V - Intimacy & relationship coach, host of Good Sex on Discovery+
    • MakeLoveNotPorn

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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!

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    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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    50 min
  • 2022 Most Downloaded! Sexual Healing with Caffyn Jesse

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    Our most popular episode of the year! Karen talks with somatic sex educator and prolific author Caffyn Jesse about somatic sex therapy as a way to heal from trauma and expand your pleasure capacity in all parts of life. We’ll be returning to the podcast Jan. 12 - see you in the new year!

    In this episode:

    • Caffyn Jesse - Somatic Sex Educator
    • Ecstatic Belonging - Caffyn’s new online course
    • Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education
    • Somatic Sex Educators Association
    • Association for Sexological Bodyworkers
    • Find Caffyn’s books on our Bookshop page!

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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 new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. 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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    50 min
  • When your job is your primary relationship

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    Panelists answer a listener question on handling work-life balance when ambition and sex start to jostle for space in a relationship.

    In this episode:

    • Tazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor
    • Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, and gender rebels
    • Chicago backroom travel tips - Touché, Banana Video, Steamworks

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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.

    Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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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    24 min
  • Building stronger open relationships with Kate Loree

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    Polyamorous therapist and author Kate Loree chats with Karen about her new comprehensive book “Open Deeply,” about consensual nonmonogamy, and how to work through the bad feelings that can damage good relationships.

    In this episode:

    • Kate Loree - Sex-positive psychotherapist
    • Open Deeply and other sex-positive book recs
    • Open Deeply podcast - hosted by Kate Loree and Sunny Megatron

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    • Episodes on specific topics
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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.

    Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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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    43 min
  • Gender euphoria, queer magic

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    Two panelists talk with Karen about the expansive possibilities of realizing your own gender expression and how the journey can lead to somatic release and increased joy.

    In this episode:

    • Ley David Elliette Cray - Sexuality counselor, BDSM educator, trans yoga instructor 
    • Clark Hazel - Individual and Couples therapist at Best Therapies
    • Are you in need of a gender-affirming letter to access medical care? Clark Hazel offers letter-writing services to folks in IL seeking gender-affirming care. Sliding scale pricing. Go here to request a session.

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    • Episodes on specific topics
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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.

    Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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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    46 min
  • "Bad Sex," a pleasure history, with Nona Willis Aronowitz

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    Karen speaks with author and Teen Vogue columnist Nona Willis Aronowitz about her new hybrid memoir, "Bad Sex," about the history of free love, feminism, and her own journeys in nonmonogamy and beyond.

    In this episode:

    • Nona Willis Aronowitz
    • Buy “Bad Sex” - Plus more recs on our Bookshop page!
    • Essay - Against Chill
    • Essay - On Heteropessimism

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    • Episodes on specific topics
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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.

    Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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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    46 min
  • Sexy social audio with MŌN

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    Karen interviews Cale Jones, founder of The MŌN App, a new social audio app that promotes live sex conversation, exploration, and education.

    In this episode:

    • The MŌN App
    • Let’s Talk Sex Summit - Oct 10-13

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    • Episodes on specific topics
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    • A book on relationships or sexuality - Check out our recs on Bookshop!

    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.

    Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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


    Support the show

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    42 min
  • "Good Sex" with Caitlin V

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    Karen interviews returning guest sex coach Caitlin V, whose new show “Good Sex” on Discovery+ helps couples looking for better sexual connection by using cameras in the bedroom to diagnose issues.

    In this episode:

    • Good Sex - Streaming now on Discovery+! (Try a free trial.)
    • More about Caitlin’s coaching practice
    • Listen to Caitlin’s appearances on our early live shows

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    • Tickets to the Oct 8 live show
    • Episodes on specific topics
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    • A book on relationships or sexuality - Check out our recs on Bookshop!

    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.

    The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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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    47 min
  • "Please dominate us!" - newbie tips for power exchange

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    Want to try some kinky stuff with your partner, but have no idea where to begin? Panelists offer tips for those curious about experimenting with power play, sensation play, and beyond.

    In this episode:

    • Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworker
    • Jason Best - Kink-aware therapist & founder of Best Therapies
    • Peter Navarro - Sex-positive and somatic-oriented therapist

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    • The rest of this panel convo - S3E6: Fat Shame
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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.

    The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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


    Support the show

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    18 min
  • Pleasure tips, impact demo, and more: June Live Show

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    Our live June stage show features an impact demo - whips, canes, paddles, oh my! - a panel convo on getting more pleasure in sexy encounters, interview with a sex shop owner, and an erotic story. Recorded at Hungry Brain Chicago. 

    In this episode:

    • Early to Bed - Sex toy shop in Chicago and online
    • FtM Essentials - Online gender expression gear
    • Best Therapies - June live show sponsor
    • Tazima Parris - Sex coach
    • Lily Gonzalez - Sex psychotherapist
    • Tom Doctor - Sex and relationship therapist
    • Alan Colorado - Storyteller
    • The_Enigma - kink enthusiast - is on FetLife
    • Clara and the Great Goddamn - bottom to The Enigma - and musician on April Live Show!

    More!:

    • Episodes on specific topics - There's a list! 
    • This episode’s transcript - Read it here.
    • Love live shows? Check out April and February Part 1 & Part 2!

    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.

    The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more 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!

    Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new 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


    Support the show

    Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

    1 hr 12 min

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A podcast about sex for everyone, no matter your preferences, orientation, or relationship style — based on the popular live Chicago talk show, hosted by sex educator Karen Yates. Panelists,…

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