Sluts and Scholars

This week I am joined by sex educator, speaker, and coach Marla Renee Stewart. We talk about her new book  An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy:  Centering the Lives of Indigenous, Racialized, and People of Color.  We also talk about her amazing events including Sex Down South and Dick Fest, as well as ways to heal through acts of self love.     Ads: - Go to GETQUIP.com/SANDS RIGHT NOW and on...

This episode talks about a recent controversy in the news regarding Dr. Allyn Walker's research on minor attraction and childhood sexual abuse. I first share the importance of this topic and its nuanced complexities, then I interview a non-offending minor attracted person named Richard Kramer, who discusses what it is like to live with these highly stigmatized desires. Other topics covered: abuse...

If you watched the recent Goop series Sex, Love, & Goop, you may know a bit about Sexological Bodywork; tune in to learn even more. Educators Chris Maxwell Rose and Charlotte Mia Rose, aka the Pleasure Mechanics, join in for a conversation about body work, the importance of touch, how to savor more and increase your pleasure in life and sex, erotic massage, and more!       Ads:  - YourParade.com/s...

This week I am joined by The Funny Dom. He is a  kink content creator spreading BDSM positivity from his home in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about Gomez and Morticia Addams (aka the dream couple), humor in BDSM, 24/7 kinky arrangements, and how to differentiate a toxic misogynist from a Dom or Daddy.    Ads:  - E verlywell.com/sands  for 20% off your at-home lab test - 30% off any Satisfyer at ...

This week I am joined by Tamar Samuels of Culina Health. Tamar is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and we talk about PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), how gut health affects our whole body (sexuality included), and nutrition in relation to sexual health.    Ads:  10% off and free shipping when you use my code "Sands" at UberLube.com 20% off and free shipping  www. LikeAKitten.com/SandS FOLLOW U...

Goddess KoCo Meow is a Professional Dominatrix at  Atlanta Dungeon  and a Fetish Esthetician/Lead Instructor at  Atlanta Sissy Feminization Academy.   Her signature is infusing spa treatments with BDSM & Kink. We talk about how this works, why people do it, and ways to love your body more.    Ads:  Satisfyer 30% off:  https://us.satisfyer.com/ us/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_ medium=SANDS&utm_campaign=...

This episode features urologist Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, M.D., who is fellowship-trained in Sexual Medicine and specializes in the management of sexual dysfunctions. We talk about everything from hormone management, to low libido, "blue balls," and even how to ejaculate more (and why people want to!).    Discounts! - Everlywell: 20% off an at-home lab test at  everlywell.com/sands - Uberlube: 10% off...

This special episode turns the tables and I get interviewed by Michelle L'amour on her podcast Look Down There. We talk about how to decrease sexual and body shame as well as offer some hands on tools and steps to explore yourself more.    Discounts/ Ads:  30% off Satisfyer at   https://us.satisfyer.com/ us/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_ medium=SANDS&utm_campaign=2H   Michelle L'amour:  https:// michell...

This episode tackles premature ejaculation, or as I prefer to say "finishing before you want to." I chat with Jeff Abraham of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, makers of sexual wellness supplies including Promescent- a delay spray that helps people with penises "make love longer." I challenge Jeff about this complex product and talk about why, how, and when folks can use it.    Ads:  - 20% off and free...

This episode features M.D. Dr. Josephine McNary of CalPsychiatry. We talk about when to visit a psychiatrist, how the process works, some misnomers about medication, as well as what to do if your meds cause sexual side effects.    Discounts/ ads:  - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code  sands   at  manscaped.com . - 30% off of Satisfyer using code sands30 at this link  https://www.google.com/...

This week's episode features sex scholar and writer Nadège, founder of Pleasure Science. We talk about sexual empowerment, self esteem, how to communicate boundaries and needs before, during, and after sex, as well as the intersection of science and pleasure.      Discounts/ ads:  Satisfyer 30 % off at  https://us.satisfyer.com/ us/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_ medium=SANDS&utm_campaign=2H UberLube 10%...

Welcome back to another season of Sluts and Scholars! This first episode talks about a new animated, educational show called Welcome to Kinkyville- which aims to help folks engage in Kink and BDSM in a safer, more informed way. We talk about how to find a Dom, how to explore BDSM for the first time, unicorn "hunting", and more.    Donate and help  Welcome to Kinkyville  become a reality:  https://...

Nicoletta welcomes back newly minted author Lucie Fielding to talk about her new book-  Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments.   Ads: UberLube- 10% and free shipping when you use code sands at uberlube.com   Dipsea- Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SANDS    Manscaped: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code  sa...

Join in a conversation with "Rick," the founder and creator of ASMR Daddy, an audio porn outlet and community for appreciators of all things Daddy.    Ads:  Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping! Just use code SandS   Feeld:  https://feeld.app.link/sands50   Pour Moi:  https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/ SandS/   ASMR DADDY  https://www.pornhub.com/model/ asmr-daddy   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook...

This episode helps to break down the nervous system and explains how it affects our relationships and sex lives. Jennifer provides tools for stabilizing the nervous system and finding our inherent resiliency when we are under stress or triggered by traumatic events. This is a must listen for anyone with a body!   Ads:  - UberLube 10% off and free shipping when you use my code SandS at UberLube.com...

Dr. Zhana is a relationship scientist, writer, and consultant. This episode talks about ways to be more prepared when opening up your relationship- the do's, don'ts, and things to think about!     Check out Zhana's course on opening smarter:  https://www.drzhana. com/open-smarter   Ads/ sponsors Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with the code: [sands] at manscaped.com .   Dipsea: Dipsea is offe...

Von uses her own orgasm to make music. Remember the Lioness vibrator from episode 126? Von hacked her Lioness to change the way we talk about sex- and to create songs. Tune in to hear how this works, tips for working through sexual shame, and how to deal with rejection.   Ads: Pour Moi: Pour Moi is offering our listeners an additional $25 off of Intensity when you go to PourMoi.com and enter code...

  This episode discusses mental health needs and progress in the adult industry. It includes: how to be a sex worker informed therapist, barriers to care, stigma, and more.   In honor of the late Dr. Amie Harwick's birthday. You are missed and your contribution to Pineapple and so many other lives will never be forgotten.   Ads: Dipsea: 30 days of full access for free at  dipseastories.com/sands U...

Ellie is an asexual sex worker who joins me for a conversation around sexual spectrums, types of desires, aphantasia, and fetishes. She helps correct misconceptions about the asexuality spectrum and shares some personal ways that she helps clients combat sexual shame.    Ads/ discounts:  Satisfyer: 40% off and free shipping for all app-enabled devices with discount code SandS40 Feeld:  https://fee...

Spanish-English bilingual therapist Rafael Cortina joins me for a conversation about trauma and addiction. We talk about the nervous system and how trauma affects the road to recovery.     Ads/ discounts:  Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code "SandS" at UberLube.com.   OhMyG: 30% off at https://www.iobatoys.com/ discount/SandS   Rafael: https://www.in- sighttherapygroup.com/  ...

AM Davies is a veteran stripper, a sex worker activist, a new amputee, and the creator and host of Yes A Stripper Podcast. We talk about life as an amputee- both physically and emotionally, how to be kinder to ourselves, devotees, strip club safety, and healing.    Ad Discounts:  Pour Moi: $25 off on top of all ongoing promotions at  https://www.pourmoi.com/ ref/SandS/   Dipsea:  Dipsea is offerin...

This episode features clinical psychologist  and equine (horse and donkey) assisted psychotherapist Dr. Natasha Filippides. We talk about what equine therapy is, how it works, and how it can help you take your therapy and mental health work to the next level!    Ads:  Feeld:  https://feeld.app.link/sands50   Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code sands   Stand InBalance:  https:/...

This episode features Maria Dominique Lopez of Ascending Arts. We talk about boundaries and how to make and keep them, shadow work, Reiki, decolonization, mindfulness, and spirituality.    Ad/ discounts:  30% off of OhMyG  https://www.iobatoys. com/discount/SandS     Maria: https://www.instagram.com/ ascendingarts/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to...

This week features Gila Zak, certified hypnotherapist and biofeedback specialist. We talk about everything from handwriting analysis (spoiler: I get my handwriting analyzed), to sexual freedom hypnosis, as well as why we choose incompatible partners and what to do about it!    Ads/ DISCOUNTS:    -  Satisfyer:  40% off and free shipping on all app-enabled devices, just use code "SANDS40" at satisfy...

This week features Jordan Wolan, a Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master. Jordan helps clients break through unconscious blocks to remove unwanted thoughts and behaviors and create positive changes. We talk about why people use hypnosis and what it can address, how Jordan helped me eat less Taco Bell, Neuro-linguistic programming, erotic and BDSM hypnosis, pet play, and having an orgasm throug...