The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 12, with host Karen Yates You want to explore kink but aren’t ready to engage a partner. What to do? Our panel of sexperts discuss options and how to slowly move out into the wider kinky world. Episode Links Guest links: Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Diane Long – […]
Is the Fitness Industry Ruining Sex?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates In this insightful panel conversation we examine the impossible and shame-based standards the fitness industry sets and how this impacts our sex lives. A co-production with Comfy Fitness. Episode Links Guest links: Caitlin V – Sex coach Tazima Parris – Sex coach and pleasure mentor JoJo Bear – Somatic sex and […]
New Relationship Energy–Thrills & Spills
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 10, with host Karen Yates Our panel discusses new relationship energy–the fantastic feeling when you’re just starting to date and getting to know someone. What happens when it fades? Can it be addictive? We cover all the bases. Episode Links Guest links: Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Tazima Parris – […]
Zachary Zane is a BOYSLUT!
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 9, with host Karen Yates In this lively interview with bisexual mega influencer and Men’s Health columnist Zachary Zane, he discusses Boyslut, his new book that chronicles his sexual journey, as well as how to live a more shame-free, sex-positive life. Episode Links Guest links: Zachary Zane – Author and sex columnist Boyslut, the book. […]
Hot Tips for Dating Trans and GNC Folx With Rae McDaniel
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates Learn essential intimacy and communication skills when dating transgender and gender nonconforming people in this lively interview with sex and gender therapist Rae McDaniel. Episode Links Guest links: Rae McDaniel – Sex and gender therapist and coach Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker Header photo by […]
2022 Most Downloaded! Sexual Healing with Caffyn Jesse
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 27, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links Caffyn Jesse – Somatic Sex Educator Ecstatic Belonging […]
Pleasure Tips, Impact Demo, and More: June Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 19, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links Early to Bed – Sex toy shop […]
“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 […]
How to Talk to a Therapist About Sex
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 16, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links Blake Mackie, Hannah Schwartz & Tom Doctor of Best Therapies Kink and Polyamory-Aware […]
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 […]
Bringing Sexy Back Pt 1: Feb Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7, with host Karen Yates Let’s bring sexy back in 2022. But how? Host Karen Yates and panelists discuss changes in sex and dating during the pandemic, plus music, and a storyteller shares a tale of an afternoon hookup gone wrong in our first stage show since 2020. Recorded live at Hungry Brain in Chicago. […]
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 – […]












