Sex Gets Real 88: Stoya rape & Bondage Bands

Straight guys having sexing with straight guys? We want to start the episode by saying that we stand in solidarity with Stoya after she named James Deen as her rapist. It takes tremendous courage to speak up, especially when the person you’re naming is so popular and beloved. Let’s talk about the psychology of victim blaming. Let’s also talk about …

Sex Gets Real 87: STI stigma and poly feels

Sex. The scariest thing in the world? Dawn really loved this conversation about STI stigma. A recent article in The Atlantic (link below in the show notes) talked about some research findings that show people are terrified of sex. People judge someone more harshly for transmitting a mild case of curable chlamydia than killing someone with swine flu. Why? Because …

Sex Gets Real 86: Self-sucking and vag superpowers for evil

Rhonda Rousey versus Dawn Serra. We’re finally back on track after losing some episodes a few weeks back. We revisit a listener email about self-sucking. Should he introduce his talent to his wife? The thought kind of turns him on. Then, Dawn and Dylan talk about masturbation being a sin along with a new superpower: zombiefying vagina goo. Scary stuff. …

Sex Gets Real 85: Paris attacks & trapped in a marriage

A kid on a bus does hand motions at Dawn that get her real worked up. Dawn & Dylan take a moment to talk about the Paris attacks, plus the lack of visibility on attacks in Beirut, Baghdad, and when the violence is against people of color. We wish peace for all us, but if we want human rights to …

Sex Gets Real 80: Amy Jo Goddard, Woman on Fire

Sex intelligence and erotic empowerment. Sex Down South is October 15-17th in Atlanta. Amy Jo Goddard will be one of the keynote speakers, and Dawn will be there. Join in the fun if you’re local. We are so excited to have Amy Jo Goddard joining us today to talk about her new book “Woman on Fire” and talking all things …

Sex Gets Real 78: Women & porn, plus pink Viagra

Pegging, porn, and prostitution. A listener wrote in with a terrific message and mentioned pegging. Which sent us off on a bender about butt sex. Then, Dawn and Dylan talk about the new pink Viagra pill and why that name is so misleading. Flibanserin/Addyi is not what they’re claiming it is, and there are better ways for most people to …

Sex Gets Real 72: Feminista Jones

It’s about to get super fierce and very real. We are so excited to have the powerful, the fabulous, the game-changing Feminista Jones on with us this week. We talk about sex-positive feminism, BDSM, Dom/sub dynamics, how the term vanilla has become a slur, street harassment, birth control, how sex and body autonomy are the key to liberation and freedom …

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 70: Erogenous zones & pegging famous guys

From famous men who have been pegged to erogenous zones and beyond, it’s a packed show. This week is packed full of good random stuff. We talk about a fun article pontificating which famous fictional men have been pegged. Then we explore erogenous zones and where on our bodies we like sensual touch. A listener writes in with a sexy …

Sex Gets Real 62: Soggy waffles and Tinder

We learn what a soggy waffle is, discuss sex toy vending machines, and rage on Tinder. In the DC area? Then join Dawn’s new meetup: Relationship Communication Bootcamp. The first event is June 11th and you can sign-up now! Each month we’ll get together and practice fun, easy techniques for learning how to communicate more openly. Can’t wait to see …