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 – […]
Are You Polysaturated?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 52, with host Karen Yates How can you tell when you’ve got enough partners? Panelists respond to a listener question on avoiding overcommitment and burnout while living a nonmonogamous life. (But! But! What if the new person you’ve just met is *really* cute?). Episode Links Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender […]
Receiving and Giving More Pleasure with Betty Martin
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 50, with host Karen Yates Several recent episodes have touched on Betty Martin’s critical work with intimate communication and consent, so we’re revisiting our interview with Martin herself. Sex coach, former sex worker, and Wheel of Consent creator Betty Martin talks to Karen about her book, 40 years of touching people, and how […]
Eavesdropping: Is Suffering Optional?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 49, with host Karen Yates Do you avoid difficult conversations with partners, or leap right into the sticky stuff? In the second episode in our Eavesdropping series — unplanned, no-holds-barred conversations, beginning with a guest’s question for Karen — Brandon Hunter-Haydon asks, “What does it mean to choose pain over suffering?” Episode Links […]
“Should I Leave My Relationship?”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 47, with host Karen Yates Is it time to exit an LTR that’s not working? How will you know? Panelists answer a listener question on getting out (or not), plus Karen’s Sermon on what keeps us stuck in situations we don’t want. Episode Chapters Panel: Should I leave my relationship? (2:01) Sermon on the […]
“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 […]
Sex and Depression with Author JoEllen Notte
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 40, with host Karen Yates Karen interviews sex writer JoEllen Notte on sex and depression: how to talk to your doc about sexual side effects of antidepressants, ways to approach a partner experiencing depression, and new approaches to sexuality. Episode Links Sex & Depression – JoEllen Notte’s writings Buy The Monster Under the […]
“Everything’s Changed”: Dating & Relationships in the Time of COVID
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 38, with host Karen Yates Many people are radically re-examining their relationship values — both in dating and with long-term partners — after a year and a half of pandemic living. Panelists discuss newfound pickiness on dating apps, being honest with yourself, and finding your center in a time of crisis. Episode Links Tazima Parris […]
“My Partner is a Flirt!” & ENM Dilemma
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 37, with host Karen Yates “My partner is a flirt. He says this is who he is…” Panelists answer a frustrated listener’s question on different social styles within a couple. Plus, the sticky wicket of starting a nonmonogamy convo in an established relationship. Episode Links Tazima Parris – Sex coach and pleasure mentor Diane Long […]
“How Do You Move a Fantasy Into Real Life?”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 33, with host Karen Yates We tackle a listener question about how to make a sex fantasy reality. Our sexpert panel give you important things to consider and how to overcome shame in order to have the sex you want. Episode Links Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels Elmo […]
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 […]
Receiving and Giving More Pleasure with Betty Martin
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 25, with host Karen Yates “How would you like me to touch you?” Has anyone ever asked you that? Sex coach, former sex worker, and Wheel of Consent creator Betty Martin talks to Karen Yates about her new book, 40 years of touching people, and how to practice giving and receiving pleasure. Episode Links Wheel of […]
