The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Do you and your partner have mismatched libidos? In this fascinating interview that turns many long-held ideas on their head, sexologist and author Cyndi Darnell talks about her book that helps people connect to their authentic desires and build connection. [Rebroadcast] Episode Links Cyndi Darnell – Sex & relationship […]
Communication In Bed—What’s Going On??
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 9, with host Karen Yates Do you want to express yourself better in bed? Host and sex educator Karen Yates explains what might be getting in the way and offers solutions. Episode Links Betty Martin – Wheel of Consent Karen’s interview with Betty Martin Buy The Art of Receiving and Giving on Bookshop, […]
Men, Trauma, and Sex with JoJo Bear [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates 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 rebroadcast from 2022. Episode Links Guest links: JoJo Bear – Somatic sex […]
How to spice up long-term relationships: October Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Our sexperts share their wisdom on why relationships lose their spark and what to do about it. From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show. [Note: audio issues in first few minutes of panel conversation.] The live show was sponsored by Best Therapies. Episode Links Guest links: Tazima […]
“Sex When You Don’t Feel Like It” with Cyndi Darnell
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 17, with host Karen Yates Karen interviews sexologist Cyndi Darnell about her new book that helps you connect to your authentic desires and work with mismatched libidos within partnership. Episode Links Cyndi Darnell – Sex & relationship therapist, clinical & somatic sexologist Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker Buy Sex When […]
Making Sex Accessible For All With Shauna Farabaugh
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 12, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links Shauna Farabaugh – Sexuality […]
Men, Trauma and Sex with JoJo Bear
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links JoJo Bear – Somatic sex and intimacy coach Betty Martin – Wheel of […]
Orgasmic Birth, Q&A, and more: Feb Live Show Pt 2
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates What’s your go-to for getting into a sexy or kinky mood? The audience tells us! Act 2 of our first live show since 2020 brings an interview on orgasmic birth, music, Q&A, and Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. Recorded live in Feb. 2022 at the Hungry Brain in Chicago. Episode Links […]
Bonus Episode: Fat Shame
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6, with host Karen Yates Panelists respond to a listener who feels shame after gaining weight and doesn’t want to be touched by a long-term partner. Episode Links Cassie Porter – Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor Jason Best – Sex-positive & kink-aware therapist Peter Navarro – Sex-positive and somatic-oriented therapist Karen Yates – […]
Easy Sex with Friends + “Topless”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 41, with host Karen Yates “Do I enjoy sex with friends, and risk losing the friendship? Or do I find strangers, and keep my friends separate?” Panelists weigh in on mixing sex into established platonic relationships, and a storyteller recounts the terror and thrill of going topless onstage. Episode Chapters PANEL: Sex With Friends […]
Chemsex is Killing Us
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 36, with host Karen Yates Crystal meth and other “party and play” drugs have dug deep roots into gay sex and beyond. Two guests discuss party culture, addiction, harm reduction, and rediscovering your sexuality in recovery. Episode Links The Tweakers Project on Facebook 12-step programs have helped some people with addictions. If you think you […]
Andropause, Desire Discrepancy, and MORE
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates Andropause: Is it real? Therapists Korey McWilliams and Jason Best, and sex coach and pleasure mentor Tazima Parris chat about testosterone and sex drive as we age and offer surefire suggestions for upping your mojo. Karen Yates interviews sexologist Jo Flannery on desire discrepancy in relationships. And storyteller […]










