Shameless Sex

We have received a number of emails about asexuality, so we wanted to take a moment to speak on what is often considered “the invisible orientation”. In this episode we talk about the asexual spectrum, including aromatic and demisexuality. We answer a few questions including whether or not asexuality is real (it MOST CERTAINLY is), the difference between asexuality and low sexual desire, and more....

Amy's partner joins us on this week's episode as we discuss everything from how to have great sex after 5+ years, our opinion on quality vs. quantity (sex), working with worthiness issues, and communication how-to's. Enjoy!

Special announcement about our myth and shame busting campaign on Instagram! We are running a V-day contest + female sexuality myth and shame busting campaign - inspired by Wednesday Martin 's groundbreaking book UNTRUE: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Adultery is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free. Are you ready to join the Shameless Sex Revolution?    Prizes in...

It's myth-busting time! Most folks with disabilities are also sexual beings with arousal and desire, and yet are often treated as asexual and/or invisible in society. Join us as we chat with Lindsey, a body-worker who shares her personal journey with sex and disabilities with lovers, as well as in a professional setting. Plus plenty of info on erectile issues, playing with soft cocks, and more!

Aaron Alexander of the Align Podcast sits down with Amy to discuss everything from male multiple orgasms, ejaculatory control, childhood wounding, good vs. so-so therapy, tricks for slowing down, and more.  Aaron Alexander CR, LMT, CPT is an accomplished manual therapist and movement coach with over 13 years of professional experience. He is the founder of the Align Method™, an integrated approach...

The research is in: Hormonal birth control can have a significant affect on your libido. And guess what? There are other SCIENCE-PROVEN non-hormonal options (other than the IUD) out there - whether you are wanting birth control or trying to get pregnant! Tune in to learn more.  Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teach...

Join us as we chat with our dear friend Emily about our top sex toy recommendations and how-to's, as well as porn (is addiction real?), and how to navigate breakups and ex's. This episode is extra special as Emily was the original inspiration for creating our own show! Check out our first episode on Sex With Emily called Orgasms, Squirting, and The Year of Anal Licking here More about Emily: Dr. E...

In an open relationship and want to learn tools to navigate the (sometimes treacherous) waters? Practicing monogamy yet interested in opening things up? And what's the difference between polyamory, monoga-mish, swinging, etc? Tune in as we chat with Jamie Joy, sex educator and non-monogamy expert on all things Beyond Monogamy.  MONOGAMOUS FOLKS - This episode is for you as well. Most of these tool...

Aloha! This episode was recorded from beautiful Kauai where Amy and April celebrated two of the most important women in the world..their mamas! The duo share shame, daddy issues, New Years resolutions, and more. Enjoy!

Ev’Yan Whitney is a sex educator, sex activist, and sexuality doula who helps facilitate, educate, and hold space for women and femme-identifying folks who want to step out of sexual shame and into erotic empowerment. She's the host of The Sexually Liberated Woman podcast and the creator of the wildly successful Sensual Selfie Challenge on Instagram. You can find out more about Ev'Yan's work at se...

In this quickie episode we interview Dr. Sara Tanza, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (see episode #31 from previous interview) about sex after pregnancy and some of the common issues women run into - even years after giving birth.  To learn more about Dr. Tanza visit https://pelvicpotential.com In or near the Santa Cruz area? Come to her workshop (co-facilliatated by our very own Amy Baldwin) on J...

Ceara Lynch has a ten+ year career as a self-described humiliatrix, catering to a wide variety of sexual fetishes over the internet, and gaining exposure to a unique part of the human psyche. Visit her website at https://www.cearalynch.com, as well as her podcast at https://standardpodcast.com to learn more. 

Episode #64 titled What Women Wished You Knew About Oral Sex was one of our top episodes. So naturally we decided to bring back Shaun from the Love Drive Podcast to discuss What Men Wished You Knew About Oral Sex :) Shaun is a writer and host of The Love Drive, a playful and honest podcast that looks into the broad and captivating world of modern sexuality and intimacy. He brings humor and depth t...

There is no manual for navigating intimate experiences and too often doubt and confusion limit our capacity to feel pleasure. Do you ever wish you could deepen your intuition when it comes to knowing how to please your lover(s)? Learn how to access your intuition so you can be a more attuned and skilled lover while increasing your own capacity for pleasure!  Dr. Alison Ash is a sex and intimacy co...

Wednesday Martin's newest work of non-fiction, UNTRUE: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Adultery is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free cuts through the junk science and regressive cultural narratives that have shaped our beliefs about female infidelity for centuries, revealing a truth both liberating and disconcerting: women are no more “naturally monogamous” than...

In this episode we dive deep into the the world of orgasms with Susan Bratton, “trusted hot sex advisor to millions”. Topics include top tips for better orgasms, hot sex in long term relationships, as well as Susan’s 14-year Expanded Orgasm/Orgasmic Meditation Practice. We also answer a sex question: I’m 23, sexually active, and never had an orgasm. Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all...

In this episode Amy chats with sex educator, coach and author Stella Harris about the G-spot, female ejaculation AKA squirting, and vulva mapping. Stella Harris is changing the way people experience their sex lives. As a certified intimacy educator and sex coach, she gives her students the tools and confidence to explore their sexuality safely and free of shame. A national and international speake...

Ellice Apostolos - owner of Santa Cruz's premier pole dancing studio, Steel and Grace - is back to talk about the art of the erotic dance, and how we can apply it to sexy time with our lovers. This interview was recorded immediately after April and Amy took an advanced S-Factor class, so not only are they all charged up from the sensual practice, but they also get testimonials from a few participa...

In this episode April and Amy expose some of their own shame and sex/relationship struggles, followed by a discussion about consent and the dangers of positions of power - specifically in the Tantra community. 

Rain DeGrey is an international educator, writer, presenter, podcaster, and performer that has been writing articles and teaching classes, focusing on kink, relationships, and sex education, since 2009. After getting her start as a fetish model and Pro Domme, she was motivated to branch out into education, something she is extremely passionate about. Demystifying sexuality and presenting in a clea...

In this touching episode Terah Harrison, LPC, shares her trauma story for the first time on air, alongside tips and tools for finding great sex and deep connection in the aftermath. Thank you, Terah, for speaking up and sharing your vulnerability with us. Also, we answer a sex question about pegging (when a female-bodied individual tops/penetrates a male-bodied individual via a strap-on). About Te...

In this episode we answer YOUR sex questions alongside friend and guest Kristen from the high-end German sex toy company Fun Factory.  Why are some peoples turned on by golden showers?  What's the deal with clit pumps? Is oral sex legit without swallowing?  How do I slow down during sex? Why do I feel empty after sleeping with a lot of people? How do I navigate (conversations about) period sex? Re...

Join is for this fun interview with a high-end straight male escort. What is the difference between an escort and a Gigolo? Is Gigolo still PC? What does a day in the life of a high-end escort look like? How does one become a Gigolo?  About our guest: Anthony Asanti is a Washington, DC-based Straight Male Escort providing warm, sensual & professional companionship full-time to women only. A Sensua...

Recorded on stage during Brooklyn's Sex Expo, we chat with Lorrae from Slutty Girl Problems. We apologize if it sounds like we were yelling; we were right next to the Sybian sex machine, so it was a bit loud :) Slutty Girl Problems is for the self-identified women who embrace this empowered lifestyle. They offer a sex-positive, feminist, judgement-free zone with daily content to entertain, educate...

Join us for a quickie interview with Kimberly from Evine - a live home shopping network based out of Minneapolis. Kimberly and the people at Evine are some of the first people to promote sex toys on live television in the US.