The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates Storyteller Lily Be shares how pegging, a bunch of unfulfilling relationships, and one late-night Reddit deep-dive helped her realize she’s asexual — which also brought her closer to her mother. Episode Links S2E55: Best Erotic Story S2E4: Your True Sexual Self (Sarah Sloane discusses asexuality) Lily Be – Storytelling […]
Eavesdropping: Kink Misconceptions
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates In a new Eavesdropping conversation, sex coach Tazima Parris asks Karen about kink myths, and the ways kink can be used to reframe and heal from negative life experiences. Episode Links Tazima Parris – Sex coach and pleasure mentor S1E10 – Carrie Jameson on developing kink-positive guidelines for […]
Best Erotic Story
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 55, with host Karen Yates “Kink helped me find who I am.” Storyteller Lily Be shares how becoming a Domme helped her get over a bad breakup and discover her own sexual identity in a powerful story from one of our live shows. Episode Links Lily Be – Storytelling oracle and doula S2E4 – […]
“Help! My Partner Wants Me to Dom Her”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 42, with host Karen Yates Panelists respond to a nervous listener whose partner wants to be dominated in bed. Episode Links Goddess Erica – Tantric doula and empowerment coach Ren Grabert – Sex educator Brandon Hunter-Haydon – Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach A worksheet to talk to partners about sex – Autostraddle Make Love […]
Erotic Hypnosis and More
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 35, with host Karen Yates “We like to call it the hot sauce of kink.” Kinkster and hypnotist Lois Lane shares about the versatile practice of erotic hypnosis, and how it can add spice to sex and relationships from D/s to vanilla (and everything in between). Episode Links “Mind Play: A Guide to Erotic Hypnosis” […]
How to Stay Open-Minded in Bed
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 30, with host Karen Yates Nervous about trying something new? Panelists discuss communicating with partners around trying new things, and answer audience questions on vulnerability, asking for what you want, and exploring turn-ons — with partners and by yourself. Episode Links Jo Flannery – Clinical sexologist S1E4: Four Steps to Ask for What […]
Wanna Go to Kinky Kollege?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 24, with host Karen Yates Want to up your sexy skills? Plan a visit to Kinky Kollege! Bruce, the event director, explains the broad selection of classes, culture of consent, and sexual community spirit at this inclusive twice-yearly event. Episode Links Kinky Kollege – learn more about the event Expanding Your Sexual Horizons […]
“My Partner Stopped Wanting Sex…”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 23, with host Karen Yates “My long-term partner stopped wanting sex a few years ago. I bring it up from time to time, but nothing happens… Suggestions?” Our panel of sexperts tackles this tough question from a supporter as part of our exclusive monthly Q&A for Patreon members. Plus, Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound® […]
From Pro Domme to Psychotherapist
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 20, with host Karen Yates What can kink teach us about community, energy work, and trauma? In this erotic biography episode, somatic psychotherapist Elmo Painter talks about her history as a professional dominatrix, and how working with the body and energy then directly informs her therapeutic practice today. Karen Yates shares about her own […]
What to Say During Kinky Play
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 16, with host Karen Yates A listener asks, “It’s hard for me to communicate during a kink scene … Suggestions?” Our sexperts discuss kink communication–before, during, and after. Plus, a steamy story from the Pride Parade that’s sure to make you sweat. Episode Chapters INTRO (1:58) AFTERGLOW Q&A: Kink Communication (3:19) STORYTELLING: Deb R. Lewis […]
From Iowa Boy to L.A. Leatherman
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Pup play, leather, kink, sobriety, and the search for intimacy. In this erotic biography episode, Tom Pardoe shares his journey from Iowa musical theater kid (with a girlfriend) to out-and-proud L.A. leatherman–how he moved out of shame and hiding, and into making the deep relationships he was looking for. Episode Links […]
Erotic Lit for the 21st Century
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 9, with host Karen Yates Snowed in? How about some spicy reading material to keep you warm and cozy? Karen Yates interviews therapist Meg Weber on her new memoir, A Year of Mr. Lucky, about a yearlong BDSM relationship, and publisher Sienna Saint-Cyr speaks about creating SinCyr Publishing and the consent-based erotica they always […]
