Erotic Awakening

  On this episode, the History of BDSM. We also talk about Dan's kink in the Question of the Day. We also ask you to play a game (have you ever done reverse cowgirl?), talk about who makes the best peach BBQ sauce, and get to play at a party in Cleveland!      Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit our disc...

On this episode, a listener suggested topic, how to find you (and your partners) kinky side!  We also chat with Leigh about an event with 1200 people, talk about getting your woo-woo on at Soul Fire, and the question of the day - can monogamous people really be sex positive?  Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word...

On this episode, we break from our normal format and just kind of talk to each other about our recent experience as competitors in the Great Lakes Leather Alliance Master and slave contest.    "It is expected that the holders of the titles will take every opportunity to educate the leather/BDSM community on the Master/slave lifestyle, and will actively seek out venues that will allow them to speak...

This week, we talk with Pittsburgh based presenters Russ and Cashmere, who own and share about Fuck Machines!  We also talk about what to do if you don't like your local scene and what our local scene looks like. What events go on and what is coming up.  Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searching for EroticAwakening (all one word) Visit our discussion...

This week, we talk with  Allena Gabosch, the Executive Director of the Center for Sex Positive Culture.  But before we get there, we talk about our recent adventure to a swing club, slave jem gets her first fan mail, Marty writes in about...well, you'll see. We had a lot of fun on this one and hope you do too!  Read our blog right at http://www.eroticawakening.com Join our Facebook page by searchi...

This week, a special "flash" format (as in, faster with less bells and whistles). We discuss tips for starting a power exchange relationship. Be it master/slave or dom and sub (or Lord and lowly cur), we share some experience that will help you get started.  We also talk about Leather titles, and why the Leather community has them - and if the BDMS community should.  Read our blog right at http://...

This week, slave jem joins us as we talk about the delightful art of eating pussy. Sounds like fun? What to the taoist have to say about it? Any risk of STI? *nom nom nom* And an interview with Ms Leeann's slave, Heather, who seems quiet skilled.... Then, on the question of the week, we talk about beginning a slave training protocol. We talk about it enough to realize it needs its own episode! "Th...

This week, we talk about Pony Play, with an interview with International Pony and Trainer Luna and Mystic Storm.  The question of the week is about controlling a submissives orgasm - is it about control? Torture? Tantra? And do Dominants ever have to control their orgasm?. We also share about playing in a storm, offer a free ticket to the Ohio Valley Regional Leather contest, mention the upcoming...

A lot of leather on todays show! We have an interview with both Ms  Khiki from the  Leather Heart Foundation as well as  Steve Lenius, author of Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness. We also review the toy party, the AIS Rope Intensive and the after party.  We also share the new pictures we got  by Carey and offer a seat to the Ohio Valley Regional Leather contest.  And we  share about our...

On this weeks show we have a "Dan and dawn" focused episode, with questions and answers to Dan and dawn (but they can apply to anyone else as well) :)  Questions include journals, lick or gobble, spanking as punishment, and what have you not tried yet - which leads into keeping events interesting for old timers.  We also wonder if all the rope tops will tie each other up at the Lochai's Intensive...

This week, we talk to Mr & Mrs Swapfu and get a second perspective on swinging! Also, the question of the week explores the value of going to events (with help from @BlkShepherd who gives us the scoop on GRUEs) and Sarah Sloane tells us about Queer! And we find out more information about the Rope Bondage Intensive in Central Ohio - now with 100% more @Graydancer!   

This week, an interview with International Master and slave, Master Obsidian and slave namaste.  But before we get there, we have some responses from swingers, a Question of the Day on collars, a request for help with our Travel Basket, shout outs to Chicago and the beautiful and helpful tech girl from Cleveland (and there barrel chested significate others), another view on 'Born kinky' and BDSM f...

On this weeks show, we talk about swinging! Eric explains the difference between the club scene and house parties, where Ken & Barbie fit in, and puts out the invitation to join him!  Also, dawn does a great job what 'sub space' is, and Sarah Sloane talks about the art of listening in negotiations. Dan tries his hand at tying someone up and attends a Submissive Round Table.  Also, a special offer...

This week, we discuss a dominants handbook - what Dan would put in his "How to Dom" guide as well as we hear what Sarah Sloane would put in her Dom handbook (you might be surprised). We also hear from intersex author Gigi, a pro dom trainer, radio show host and author of The Dominants Handbook!  Also, a listener responds to a question from last week 'are you born or made kinky?'; we update the cal...

On this weeks show, the third in our series of Question and Answer shows. We discuss 'are you born or made kinky' and ' Am I a bad slave because I'm not poly?' and the size of dawn's johnson.  Although we have more questions than we do answers. 

On this weeks show, we talk with published author Laurelei about being a priestess of sacred sexuality. dawn and I share our experience on sacred sex and why it is so difficult to define. We also try out a new section of the show - Question of the day! This week, we ask "Should a Master have control over hobbies of his or her subbie or slave?" What do you think? Plus patches, a birthday, and a hug...

On this weeks show, we talk with national presenters and event producers Barak & Sheba about sadism!  We also reveal that we are running in a contest, and share about an upcoming toy party with Sarah Sloane (and how you can come). You can find out more about Barak & Sheba and the organization Adventures in Sexuality at  http://adventuresinsexuality.org

On this episode of Erotic Awakening, we talk to Crystal about being a Masochist!  Also, Sarah Sloane helps us ride the waves of transcendence by teaching us some breathing techniques. We share about Kinko  de  Mayo and then the Adventures in Sexuality Submissive Round Table. Also, House  Metta  welcomes a new member. We also talk about a new event, Fires of Venus, where temples and  bdsm  equipmen...

On this show, we interview Sarah Sloane (http://www.sarahsloane.net/) as she tells us about an educational and fun way to bring sex toys into your home! We also talk about a $2000 dildo, a double headed monster, and some other toys we have laying around.  We also talk about an edgy review we received, Master Steven tells us about Boot Camp, a sale on podcast equipment, sex rituals we accidently di...

This week we have a great chat with Ms couple and educators Auburn Landry and Devon DeLandry. They share a view of creating creativity instead of compromise in a power exchange relationship. Find out more about them at http://www.auburngoddess.com/ And we introduce a brand new segment on this show, " 69 Seconds with Sarah Sloane "! She talks about one of our recent topics,'labels', and gives us a...

This week, slave jem joins us to discuss the challenges that younger kinky people face as they enter the lifestyle.  We also discuss if Dan is a sexy elder statesman, a kinky old fart, or somewhere in the middle. 

Do we need to catagorize each other? We speak with Master and slave 2009 title holders Master Kristina, Fink, and Esteban on labels in the community. We talk about how it can help us stay on a path...or limit us. They also call Dan a hippy freak! Is wife/slut/slave/clergy a lable? How do we get beyond labels? And they talk blowjobs that transend labels... We also talk with Princess Kali, who tells...

On today's show, Questions and Answers! We discuss various Ms and Ds dynamics, how often dawn and I have sex, where to find formal training, and if relationships should really be so hard.

This week, we speak to Mim Chapman about poly styles in modern relatonships. She talks about the five models of polyamory and more.   We also chat about dawns field research into swinging, dawn going to an event as a participant, dawn sleeping with a famous podcaster and presenter, and dawn's boyfriend. Was Dan on this episode? 

On this weeks show, Xtraspecial Tom talks about the art of fireplay.  Also, we talk about a small ethical dilema, Amanda goes to Frolicon, more sex coming up, listener comment of the day, dawn wears a collar at Wally World?, a Japanese collaring, and is a handjob on the podcast too slutty?