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Can you get beyond religious guilt in your sex life? Can you be a religious person and also kinky, queer, polyamorous? This deep conversation explores themes of faith, the damage restrictive religions can do to our erotic spirit, and how to work toward getting free.

In this episode:

• Jera Brown - Sex and relationship columnist & fetish provider. Their podcast Left-handed Journeys explores role sexuality has played in people's spiritual identities and practices
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach

More on faith and sexuality:

• Dr. Laura E. Anderson on Instagram
• @thepursuinglife on Twitter
• @StPromiscuity on Twitter
• Marlene Winnell - Religious Trauma Syndrome

Books mentioned in this episode: Philip Gulley - “If Grace Is True”; “If God Is Love”

• Todd Salzman - "Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction," ; "The Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed Catholic Anthropology"
• Marcella Althaus-Reid -  “Indecent Theology” . See also: The Queer God
• Many more recs on our Bookshop page!

Go to our website for:

• Episodes on a specific topic - There's a list! 
• This episode's transcript - Read it here.

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

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Karen interviews sexologist Cyndi Darnell about her new book that helps you connect to your authentic desires and work with mismatched libidos within partnership.

In this episode:

• Cyndi Darnell - Sex & relationship therapist, clinical & somatic sexologist
• Buy Sex When You Don't Feel Like It: The Truth about Mismatched Libido and Rediscovering Desire on Bookshop – support independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime when you buy through our link! Plus many more sex & relationship book recs. 
• Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

Looking for episodes on a specific topic? There's a list! 

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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Do you talk to your therapist about your sex life? How can you find a sex-positive provider who works for you? Three professionals discuss what to look for and how to start the conversation.

In this episode:

• Blake Mackie, Hannah Schwartz & Tom Doctor of Best Therapies
• Kink and Polyamory-Aware Professionals Directory

Additional resource for therapists: 

• Kink Clinical Practice Guidelines Project

Plus Karen’s interview with clinician Carrie Jameson on kink-aware therapists

Looking for episodes on a specific topic? There's a list!

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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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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Karen can’t come to the phone now… She’s all tied up. A raucous live recording of Wild & Sublime’s Chicago stage show, featuring a rope tutorial, music, storytelling, tantra interview, and more. Recorded April 16, 2022, at the Hungry Brain.

In this episode:

• Clara and the Great Goddamn - Singer/songwriter
• Tony Holmes/The Love Warrior - Kintsugi Coach & Tantric Bodywork Practitioner
• Goddess Erica - Storyteller, Sexual Empowerment Coach and Tantric Doula
• Stranger - Kink Enthusiast & Educator
• What exactly happened? Rope demo images at Wild & Sublime online!

Looking for episodes on a specific topic? There's a list!

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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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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When is the right time to start a polyamory convo with a long-term partner? Panelists respond to a listener who’s on the fence about opening up a monogamous relationship.

In this episode:

• Tazima Parris - Sex Coach
• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex & gender rebels
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach

Further Listening:

• S2E43: Polyamory Q&A
• S2E6: What Open Relationships Can Teach Everyone

Looking for episodes on a certain topic? Browse the full list!

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 iwith couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! 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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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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Filmmakers Alex Liu and Leo Neri speak with Karen about “A Sexplanation,” their lively and smart new documentary on sex education in the US, told through the lens of Liu’s own upbringing.

In this episode:

• A Sexplanation - Available on iTunes!
• Nan Wise’s work on sexuality and the brain
• Planned Parenthood - What’s the State of Sex Education In the U.S.?

Further Listening:

• S2E7: The Sex-Positive Parent
• S2E8: Better Sex Ed with Heather Corinna

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 in-person with couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! 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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

What happens in the world if we accept that all of us are a little bit different? Karen interviews Shauna Farabaugh, a somatic sex educator working with people who have temporary and permanent disabilities, and with organizations that serve people with disabilities.

In this episode:

• Shauna Farabaugh - Sexuality in Transition
• Karen’s interview with Caffyn Jesse
• Find Pelvic Pain Clinic, Supporting Disabled People with Their Sexual Lives and other books mentioned on the podcast on our Bookshop page!
• Crippingupsexwitheva.com - Eva Sweeney, queer sex educator

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 in-person with couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! 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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men.

In this episode:

• JoJo Bear - Somatic sex & intimacy guide
• Betty Martin - Wheel of Consent
• Karen’s interview with Betty Martin

Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? 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 in-person with couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! 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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

Do you want to know more about playing in groups and the nitty-gritty details? Organizers from several play parties, a dungeon and a bathhouse talk about their respective scenes. Recorded live at Constellation Chicago in October 2019.

In this episode:

• LRA Chicago
• Galleria Domain 2
• Steamworks
• Midwest FemDomme Group (find them on FetLife too)
• Find Girl Bang Chicago (and Girl Bang Madison) on FetLife
• GoFundMe for Jerith of GD2

Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? 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 in-person with couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! 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 for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

Do you laugh during sex? Or are you very serious when things get steamy? Panelists respond to a listener question about different attitudes toward humor in the bedroom.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker and body-centered counselor
• Clark Hazel - Individual and Couples therapist at Best Therapies 
• Heather Shannon - Certified Sex Therapist
• April 16 live show tickets

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 in-person with couples 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 group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? Check our our recs on Bookshop!

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… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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!