The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 51, with host Karen Yates A listener asks what to do about feeling anxious before sex with a new partner. Panelists offer techniques to get present, reframe spinning thoughts, and set the scene for pleasure. Episode Links Erica Washington – Sex-positive holistic mental health therapist Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and […]
Erotic Biography: Sex, Energy, and Tantra
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 32, with host Karen Yates One woman’s story of moving from a “don’t talk about sex” childhood to a sexually disconnected adulthood, then finally discovering Tantra, energy work, and her own sexual desire and power. Episode Links Urban Tantra on Bookshop – a great book on Tantra! Energy orgasms – Barbara Carrellas guides […]
Carnival: Reclaiming Communal Erotic Joy
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 10, with host Karen Yates It’s Carnival next week, and we’re diving into the eroticism of this major festival. Sexologist and theatre artist Onika Henry joins Karen Yates for a deep talk on the community, sexual freedom, and the roots of resistance that can be seen in the Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago. […]



