The Lesbian Peep Show

I’m sharing the relationship guidelines that make a huge difference in our lives, and create ease between us. These aren't a guide for all people in all relationships, but rather useful listen if you're refining your own wants and needs. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at...

Long-distance friendships can be some of the deepest, most enduring relationships we have; especially in queer community. In this episode, I talk about why so many queer friendships span cities, states, and countries, what makes them work, and the small ways we stay connected through every season of life.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LI...

This week queer wedding dance instructor Elaine Anderson talks about creating first dances that feel authentic, connected, and free from traditional gender roles. From ballroom competitions to helping more than 200 queer couples find their footing on the dance floor, Elaine shares how dance can become a powerful expression of identity, trust, and love. They also talk about coming out, queer weddin...

We answer questions from listeners about how to flag as femme, how to "get out there" and relational skills for building community. You can find Christabel here.  You can find her workshop here. And her substack here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice bet...

Recent questions from my DMs that I answered because I am opinionated and you asked.  Sometimes spicier/sometimes more vulnerable episodes will be monthly now on Patreon. You can find that here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscripti...

The most downloaded episode of all time. *This is a solo episode where I talk more about my own story, answer listener questions and am generally elated to be queer. Happy pride! XOXO Mentioned: Red Hare Leather & Lava Dreams You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice b...

We talk about how The Lesbian Bar Project came about, the cultural significance of lesbian bars, and the importance of irl community for learning and relationships. But also tear up about queer friendship, mentors and finding a home in queerness.  The Lesbian Bar Project Substack The Lesbian Bar Project Website You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFF...

Yen Tan is the founder of Cherry Letter Club, an innovative approach to creating and distributing sapphic fiction through handwritten letters. They share their passion for queer history, tactile storytelling and independent art. We also spend some time in the downside of presenting all of this online and why do it anyway.  You can find Cherry Letter Club here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The...

A conversation about why queer representation is never “just a TV show.” Erin sits down with Amy Rosa Hough, the organizer behind the viral petition to save I Kissed a Girl , to talk about lesbian visibility, media erasure, queer culture, and what it means to finally see yourself reflected on screen. From The L Word to reality dating shows, they unpack why representation shapes identity, community...

We talk about Lori's experience being a part of the US women's national team and all 3 women's pro soccer leagues, her relationships on the teams and the ways they championed one another on and off the field. As well as the progress in women's sports since Lori's career began and where things are headed next. Also, just like, being gay.  You can find Lori here.  You can fi...

We talk about masculinity, softness, and what gets lost when people try to read each other too quickly. It’s part gender theory, part dyke banter, part designer testosterone?  You can find JASPER here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual su...

I was asked to create a class around the Queer Identity Development Theory I created for a University sexology course and I'm sharing that with you as well! The teacher loved it, I hope you do too! Much of the queer identity models that exist were created by straight people and involve assimilation. This-- isn't that. This is community driven, non-linear and based on lived experience.  Y...

Natalie Kelly shares her journey of discovering her lesbian identity, the boy crazy to lesbian pipeline, and navigating relationships, gender expression, and societal expectations. You can find Natalie here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or ann...

We talk about second adolescence pertaining to coming out as LGBTQ+, divorce and/or leaving a high control religion. What it can entail, feel like and why it often serves as an important part of identity development.  You can find Erica here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any...

We talk about the politics of identity and experience, metaphors for pleasure, and somehow land in our favorite conspiracy theories. Shout out Gerald the dolphin. You can find Cindy Lee here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription...

I start this episode reflecting on the profound impact queer friendships have had on my life and how they’ve shaped the way I see myself and move through the world. Our relationships hold culture, understanding, and a kind of recognition that can be hard to find anywhere else. I also invited a few of my friends to weigh in with voice notes about what queer friendship means to them and it's pr...

Is "I like blondes" a sexual orientation or a bro hierarchy? Why does straight people talking about their types feel like what I was doing when I was experiencing comp-het? And what I'm actually into in my 40s.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice betw...

Erin and Cindy Lee talk queer/lesbian sex lore such as the controversy around the validity of scissoring/tribbing (what's the difference?), lesbian bed death, what "counts" as sex and more! You can find them @cindyleealves You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time...

This episode is a bunch of affirmations I needed when I was "coming out" after divorcing a man. About indoctrination, sex, identity, imposter syndrome, and other people's opinions. The first 8 minutes is a brief synopsis of my life leading up to divorce, you might skip if you're already familiar with that context. xo You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More abo...

Sydney and I talk about intergenerational queer friendships (she's in her 20s, I'm in my 40's, we're in community together) and share our generation-specific lore with one another. She tells me about youtubers and Victorious and I'm talking Sam on Who's The Boss and Queen Latifah. Enjoy. You can find Sydney here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus M...

We talk about intersections of identity in the queer community online and off, the geographical differences in our cluster culture, but also fisting and an awesome movie they made.  You can find DJ here .  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual...

We talk about our experiences identifying as bi while everyone else seemed to already know we were lesbians. Our individual experiences with burlesque. The politics of being "mean" on and off stage. The importance of creating spaces specifically for Black performers and a lot about shaking @ss.  You can find Rosè here. And her podcast here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syl...

In this solo episode Erin answers listener questions about identity, relationships and her experience. Other topics include: the new series "Members Only," the importance of d/ke spaces and straight women representation in queer community.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled...

Jill Louise Busby is the author of Unfollow me: Essays on Complicity. We talk about the experience of "microfame," reality television, being a new mother and lesbian bed death.  You can find Jill's substack here.  You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice be...

We talk about the impact of being labeled sluts, discovering her sexuality, dressing for the queer gaze and biphobia.   You can find Devon here. You can find Erin @iamerinbrown The Sapphic Syllabus More about the podcast * CHEEX OFFER LINK use code ERIN Details: no minimum term can be canceled at any time choice between monthly or annual subscription price:  monthly subscription: € 19.99 annual su...