Sex Gets Real 145: Erotic filmmaking and pornography with visionary Erika Lust

This episode is sponsored by HotelsByDay. Save 5% with code SGR5off. I made a Patreon for the show! YAY. If you want to support the show, check it out. There’s even a $1 option. This week there are two listener confessions – one at the beginning of the episode and another at the end after the interview. And who am I …

Sex Gets Real 144: Virginity and first time sex with Amber Keyser

Looking for the details on submitting a listener confession? I created a guidelines page for you. As you know, January’s theme this year for confessions is FIRSTS. It felt wonderful to be able to have Amber Keyser, author of The V-Word, join in the fun this week as her book is an anthology of 17 stories all about first time sexual experiences. …

Sex Gets Real 143: Sarah Pappalardo from Reductress on satire, media, & feminism

Hey you! If you’re looking for the details on submitting a listener confession, I created a guidelines page for you. This week, we have our first listener confession from CK all about the first time she ended a relationship. Heads’ up that it contains themes of abuse within BDSM. Then, Sarah Pappalardo from Reductress is here! If you haven’t seen …

Sex Gets Real 142: A new year with first kisses, anal, & relationship problems

It’s New Year’s Day, 2017. It seems appropriate to start the year off with an intimate show between you and me, including a diary entry of my very first kiss. If you’d like to share your own confession on January’s theme of FIRSTS, then scroll to the bottom of this page for the guidelines and steps to make that happen. …

Sex Gets Real 141: Losing your virginity, starting with anal, & empathy

This episode is sponsored by HotelsByDay. Save 5% with code SGR5off. It’s Christmas Day! What better way to celebrate a holiday than with a sexy, fun chat with not one but TWO fellow sex educators. And from New Zealand, no less. Kate McCombs and Louise Bourchier are here to help me answer questions from you about getting started with anal sex …

Sex Gets Real 102: Vibrators and virgins

Dirty Lola in the house Dawn has two announcements: First up, there is a free webinar on March 28th all about intimacy in relationships as you explore non-monogamy and opening an existing relationship up. Register here! Second, Dawn is an expert speaking at the Love Detox online event that starts April 4th. Learn more here: http://www.thelovedetoxseries.com/dawn This week’s co-host is …

Sex Gets Real 71: Talking about sex with 4 year olds?

What happens when everyone learns about sex their whole lives? A listener writes back about their group sex situation. Dawn experiences a lovely display of empathy. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we were allowed to have bad days? Plus, the Netherlands start sex ed at the age of 4 and carry it through their entire lives. What do the statistics …

Sex Gets Real 69: Mutual masturbation

Did someone say 69? Yes! It’s our 69th episode! Two listeners write in with sexy stories. Plus, there’s a new Johns Hopkins study showing men who are confident and empathetic (sensitive) have more satisfying sex. Boom! And of course, we have to get our hands dirty by talking about the beauty and pleasure of mutual masturbation. Seriously, it’s one of …

Sex Gets Real 68: Kate McCombs on sex and communication

Kate McCombs on all things sex and communication. We have the amazing Kate McCombs on the show today. Sex and communication are her bread and butter. She is incredibly skilled at helping people develop communication skills in their relationships, so that they can have better sex. From empathy to kangaroo vaginas to blowjobs with a cold rock on your anus, …