The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 17, with host Karen Yates NYC burlesque artist Fancy Feast discusses her memoir, Naked, and how being a fat performer, phone sex worker, and sex toy store clerk revealed to her Americans’ fears and expectations about sex. Episode Links Fancy Feast Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker Naked–buy on Bookshop and […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Fat & Sexy with Carina Shero and Jezebelly
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 19, with host Karen Yates What would happen if you gave yourself permission to celebrate your body, no matter its size or shape? Burlesque artists Carina Shero and Jezebelly of the Femme FATales discuss burlesque performance, being fat and fabulous, the censorship impact of FOSTA-SESTA, and intersectionality through period costumes. Episode Links Carina Shero […]




