The “It” Cast: Real Talk On Sex with Nika Cherrelle

Recently we had a four guest panel to have some Real Talk on Sex work with our special guests Jasmine, Auntie Vice (Rebecca Blanton), Cathy Reisenwitz, and Kathryn.    Jasmine is a Psychotherapist, the owner and lead therapist of Blue Pearl Therapy.  Jasmine co-owns, with partner King Noire, award-winning Royal Fetish Films and together have over 20 years of experience as adult ente...

Part TWO of our episode of Real Talk on Coming Home for the Holidays with special guests Rachel Grant and Kathleen Hearod. Kathleen Hearod is an advocate for healthy sexual life experiences and prevention of sexual trauma. Kathleen is the author of the book “Hurt People Help People” and “Things I Wish I Knew”. Kathleen is a sexual abuse survivor and minister. Kathleen helps individuals have conver...

Today we will be having some Real Talk on Coming Home for the Holidays with special guests Rachel Grant and Kathleen Hearod. Kathleen Hearod is an advocate for healthy sexual life experiences and prevention of sexual trauma. Kathleen is the author of the book “Hurt People Help People” and “Things I Wish I Knew”. Kathleen is a sexual abuse survivor and minister. Kathleen helps individuals have conv...

Shadybee is an Arabic Drag Queen from the  Middle East. In 2021 Shadybee decided to become a drag queen after finding many elements in drag she enjoys like sewing,  makeup, and crafts. Through her journey she has overcome racism and xenophobia while navigating what it means to find safe spaces within the LGBTQ+ community. Follow Shadybee on IG @iamshadybee

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sparking your Life with Cannabis with Cannabis Lifestyle expert and creator of The MariJayne Maven ™ An Entertaining & Educational, Cannabis Lifestyle Wellness & Multi Media Brand . As the MariJayne Maven, Tiffanee has compiled her knowledge over the years to create an all-encompassing lifestyle brand. Tiffanee’s ultimate dream came true when s...

Last week we had some Real Talk on Discovering Bondage with Pro Domme, Elise Graves. Elise has been a performer in BDSM for 15 years, a performer, director, and producer for BondageLiberation.com for 5+ years and has offered professional bondage experiences through BondageTherapy.com for 7+ years. It’s safe to say that Elise is obsessed with bondage :) She is also 100% a switch, which is to say th...

Last week in spirit of Folsom Street Fair weekend we had some Real Talk on Healing the Soul through Kink with leather crafters, Dani and Seven of Sabersmyth. Sabersmyth is a queer-owned and operated leather maker based in Oregon, specializing in gear, garments, and lingerie that affirm the sensory needs of sensitive people. Each piece is made to last a lifetime with proper care, and strives to del...

Last week we had some Real Talk with River Drosera. River is a somatic sex educator and sexological bodywork for queer folx and women seeking support with scar tissue remediation, reconnecting to pleasure after trauma, learning to ask for what they want, and honoring their body’s internal wisdom. They offer both online support and in-person sessions in Sacramento, CA. River is also the creator of...

Last week we had some Real Talk on Aftercare with trailblazing educator, s*xologist, artist, and irritant to banality, @planetmidori! Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the po...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on the Divinity of Sex Magick with Iris Divine. Iris Divine (@irisdivinemessages) has had the gift of divine communication as a child for as long as she can remember. As she grew in age and abilities her heart continued to pull her away from the Christianic background as she continued to question her place within the religion. Eventually her heart and The...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on having “The Talk” with our guest Olivia Sawi. Olivia Gail Labalan Sawi is an educator, instructor, facilitator, and coach. She has been with her wife Annie Aarons-Sawi for 14 years, and they live in a multigenerational home with their child. Olivia is on the board of the Center for Babaylan Studies and produces the podcast Kultivating Kapwa with her de...

Last week we had some Real Talk on the Erotic Arts with 'Internationally known, Minnesota grown' RedBone! RedBone is one of the biggest names in burlesque! She began traveling the world as one of the Wham Bam Thank You Ma’ams, backing up the infamous Foxy Tann in her quest for world domination in 2005. RedBone has featured at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, is the 2019 reigning 'Princess of Bur...

Last week we had some Real Talk about why black people don't talk about sex with Melissa Muganzo Murphy. Melissa is an actress, humanitarian, philanthropist, and educator who believes in the power of Black ingenuity being the global catalyst of innovation, advancement, and change. She is the  CEO of Muganzo Entertainment and of all the things she is most proud of, she celebrates her Queerness...

Last week we had some real talk on shadow work with Amber Rose. Amber Rose is the creator of Zen Af Vibe, All Natural Energy infused offerings, and also the Creator of Lovesit, where she cares for pets, plants, and property. Amber has been practicing, studying, and dedicated to holistic health for the past 10 years. She has an AA in Human Services and Chemical Dependency. She 11+ years sober and i...

Today I will be joined by Betty Marcon and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Elizabeth Crosby @ezcrosby to have some Real Talk on SCOTUS’s recent decision. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Elizabeth Crosby supports ab*sed and neglected children in court cases, and she can testify that there is nothing “pro-life” about forcing unwanted births and increasing the population of mistreated...

Last week we had some real talk on Sexpectations with our muse, Jet Noir (@jetnoirmuse on Instagram). Jet  has been involved in sex positive communities since 2002 in Atlanta. As a Kinesiologist, educated in the study of human movement and psychology, he has spent years coaching people to improve their perception of their bodies. He has taught workshops on improving the relationship we have w...

This week we will be having some real talk about being Thick and Juicy with Auntie Vice. Auntie Vice is a kink writer, educator, and performer. They host the podcast Fat Chicks on Top. Her work includes several kink books and the award-winning blog LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com.  She has a Ph. D. in Political Psychology and worked in politics until pursuing the more respectable profession of kink...

This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sensual Intelligence with our special guest, Shawnrey Notto. Shawnrey is an internationally paid facilitator in embodiment, empowerment, sensuality, and self-love. Through her work she inspires people to rediscover their joy, pleasure, and freedom, as well as build confidence in their bodies, intimate relationships, and lives! She is the Bestselling Au...

This week we will have some Real Talk on Spicing Up Date Night with Chef Nikki Shaw. Bringing her passion for food and appetite for adventure, celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw is committed to spreading awareness of and preventing heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. She is a partner for the restaurants and concessions at Oakland International Airport. In addition, Chef Nikki is a trained medi...

This week we will be having some real talk on Transformative Sëxual Spaces with our guest, Misha. Misha coproduces Bonobo Network where she passionately supports sex positive community and helps pleasure seekers worldwide to create more of what they want for themselves. Her private practice focuses on conflict resolution and communication coaching and she loves supporting her clients in creating s...

This week we will be having some real talk about audio porn with our guest, Hannah Slamma. Hannah has been an enthusiastic participant in the kink scene for several years and currently organizes several events for the community. They write and record audio porn on reddit and have enjoyed the hobby for nearly a decade now. You can listen to Hannah’s work on Reddit under the username Hannah Slamma....

How do you help someone plan for their death? By going deep with them about their life. This week we will be having some Real Talk on Sex, Healing Pleasure, and Death with our guest, Courtney King. Courtney is a deathworker and life coach who helps people through major transitions in their lives. Courtney’s services as a death worker include end of life logistics, Swedish death cleaning to help fo...

This week we will be having some real talk on pleasure with The Queen Rev. Mutima Imani Mutima Imani (@mutimaimani) is a Spiritual and Sexuality Student/Teacher. Her signature body of work is called Healing the Heart of Humanity, and she provides 21st Century Tools for Personal/Professional Development and Transformation. You can learn more about Mutima's work at www.mutimaimani.com.  Tune in...

This week, we will be having some Real Talk on Sex & Money with our guest, Dawn Light Amora “There is a point in time when you hear your truth and it is felt on a visceral level. The tears come pouring down…these tears are a gift, we call that a breakthrough. It is why I love what I do.” — Dawn Light Amora Founder and CEO of Spark Your Inner Gold LLC self-love coach Dawn Light Amora has always...

This week we will be having some real talk on the subject of how to f*ck up better. Our guest Angel is a mixed, Indigenous (Eastern Band Cherokee, rooted in Qualla Boundary, NC, living in Oakland, CA on unceded occupied Ohlone land) and white, two spirit non-binary leatherdyke activist who has been teaching, speaking and organizing for justice for the last two-plus decades. The intersections of se...