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Beyond the Bedroom

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Host Birna Gustafsson dives into topics at the intersection of health, culture, and sexuality. No topic is off-limits as she tackles issues that affect our intimate lives in all aspects, ranging from health-related to raunchy.

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Myths about Men’s Sexuality

April 23, 2022 17:36 - 55 minutes - 48.3 MB

Do men want sex more than women? Do they actually bond with their partners less? Let's dive into some myths about men, as dismantling them makes sex way better (for all of us).  Support this podcast and get a discount at getmaude.com with code BIRNA10  Check out my sex ed courses: beyondthebedroom.org  Book a session with me: birna.net 

#29 Scottie Jeanette Madden- “We Made Each Other’s Dreams Come True”

March 30, 2022 23:37 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Scottie Jeanette joins me on Trans Day of Visibility to shed light on coming out as trans after years of a gut-wrenching journey.  Check out her TedX Talk, books, and more on  https://www.zuzubean.com/ Join me in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility by checking out glaad.org/transgender/resources or matching my donation to Sylvia Rivera Law Project.  Contact me at birna.net  Check out my free ten-day program at beyondthebedroom.org 

#28 Susie Stellar and Equal Opportunity Ejaculation

February 12, 2022 18:21 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MB

I chat with artist and breakout OF star Susie Stellar about pussy eating, polyamory, the politics of squirting, and more - you don’t want to miss this juicy episode!  Her Links: Twitter, onlyfans, and TikTok (google Susie Stellar for more) Shop Maude with 10% off with BIRNA10  Check out my free ten-day program and more sex ed at beyondthebedroom.org Play free couples games here

Fingered for Medical Reasons?

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MB

What happens at pelvic floor physical therapy? BTW- you can now watch this episode on youtube! I'll also chat about if penis size really matters, what my male clients are dealing with, and the latest sex ed drama here in Iceland (we need a "real housewives" show here stat). Use my code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com for a discount on something juicy. 

#27 Fingered for Medical Reasons?

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MB

What happens at pelvic floor physical therapy? BTW- you can now watch this episode on youtube! I'll also chat about if penis size really matters, what my male clients are dealing with, and the latest sex ed drama here in Iceland (we need a "real housewives" show here stat). Use my code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com for a discount on something juicy. 

#26: Red Flags: Bedroom Edition

January 16, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

We can't always predict the future, but sometimes it's good to take off those rose-tinted glasses and see those warning signs. I open up about red flags I regret not noticing, along with some things to look out for in your own behavior! 10-day program: Beyond the Bedroom Book a session with me: birna.net BIRNA10 at Maude: getmaude.com Foria Wellness sex cbd: Use this link Free couple's game: BB Games

Red Flags: Bedroom Edition

January 16, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

We can't always predict the future, but sometimes it's good to take off those rose-tinted glasses and see those warning signs. I open up about red flags I regret not noticing, along with some things to look out for in your own behavior! 10-day program: Beyond the Bedroom Book a session with me: birna.net BIRNA10 at Maude: getmaude.com Foria Wellness sex cbd: Use this link Free couple's game: BB Games

Day 10: Play

January 10, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MB

Ten Days of Pleasure is coming to an end, so I’m sending you off with a little introspective game to use all the tools you’ve learned! I put so much love into this project, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this time with yourself. Congrats, you did it! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Day 9: Shift

January 09, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MB

Is it hot in here? We’re shifting our routine- our shortest session is the juiciest of the whole program. We’re talking about discipline, edging, and solo pleasure. Take notes, you’ll have some very exciting homework tonight! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Day 8: Give

January 08, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

Today is a bit different from the rest of the program- we’re getting philosophical about sex! All giving requires some receiving, so tap into that today with a breathing exercise and some mindful introspection. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Day 7: Connect

January 07, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MB

Deepen your self-connection for growth in your ability to connect with others. Today is a longer meditation and visualization practice that might reveal something new for you. Want more out of this program? Head to beyondthebedroom.org for a free account. 

Day 6: Get Loud

January 06, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MB

Let’s get loud, let’s get louuuud. We’re going find our sex voice and let people know what we want, in the terms that suit us best.  You'll be speaking out loud today or using your journal, so find a spot with some privacy. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Day 5: Receive

January 05, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MB

Learning to be a confident and self-compassionate recipient of pleasure is a skill. Today, you’ll need an inanimate object you can hold comfortably in your hands, like a shampoo bottle or cup.  Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org

Day 4: Embody

January 04, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

We’re moving and grooving today, baby. Let’s take what we’ve learned and put it into our bodies. Shake it out, move around, with intention and pleasure. You might want a pillow and a blanket or mat on the floor for today! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org

Day 3: Desire

January 03, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Do you ever just get randomly horny? Maybe you need the perfect conditions to get in the mood. Or- maybe you’re somewhere in between. Today, we’ll be diving deeper into accepting our desire types. You’ll be taking a little quiz with me- find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org

Day 2: Explore

January 02, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

We’re getting handsy today! Let’s build on yesterday’s exercise by adding touch. You’ll need a hard object like a hairbrush, something soft such as a tie or fuzzy blanket, and something cold (can be ice, but anything from your fridge or freezer works fine). We’ll also be exploring what elements are required for “good” sex.  Want the video version instead? Head to beyondthebedroom.org 

Day 1- Permission

December 31, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Are you ready to give yourself permission? What we allow ourselves and what we allow others affects our sex lives. Let’s ground ourselves, check in with our boundaries, and set an intention for this program. Watch the video version of this program on beyondthebedroom.org

Welcome to Juicy January

December 30, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MB

Juicy January: 10 Days of Mindful Pleasure is a free program provided by Beyond the Bedroom to kickstart your new year with some self-care. Prioritize intimacy by setting aside less than 15 minutes per day in a crash course in pleasure by a certified sex educator! Day 1 premieres on January 1st. We'll be meditation, touching, and moving together through these next ten days. If you'd like to follow along via video, check out Beyondthebedroom.org

Merry Crisis

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Worst first date stories, hooking up with exes, and sex toy advent calendars? Plus, a HUGE announcement at the end of the episode with my husband! BIRNA10 at Maude Shop Foria here Play couples' games here, beyondthebedroomgames.com   Book a session with me: birna.net 

#25: Merry Crisis

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Worst first date stories, hooking up with exes, and sex toy advent calendars? Plus, a HUGE announcement at the end of the episode with my husband! BIRNA10 at Maude Shop Foria here Play couples' games here, beyondthebedroomgames.com   Book a session with me: birna.net 

Nip Tips

December 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Everything you want to know about boobie pleasure- with a special guest, Mal! Does breastfeeding change your nipple pleasure desires? How much sensation should I feel in my nipples? Why do men get left out of the nipple pleasure convo? When should I get a breast exam? Listen to this week's episode for some insight on all things chest pleasure.  Cultural commentator Mal can be found on ig @malcolmaldrich Shop Foria with my affiliate link here Shop Maude: use code BIRNA10 Instagram: @bb...

#24: Nip Tips

December 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Everything you want to know about boobie pleasure- with a special guest, Mal! Does breastfeeding change your nipple pleasure desires? How much sensation should I feel in my nipples? Why do men get left out of the nipple pleasure convo? When should I get a breast exam? Listen to this week's episode for some insight on all things chest pleasure.  Cultural commentator Mal can be found on ig @malcolmaldrich Shop Foria with my affiliate link here Shop Maude: use code BIRNA10 Instagram: @bb...

#23: Talk Dirty To Me

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

The sexiest episode ever? I'm talking all things dirty talk this week! What matters more: what we say or how we say it? How do I find my sex voice? Plus, I share the phrases that give me butterflies... This week's homework is juicy, I promise.  Shop Maude Beyond the Bedroom Games Birna.net

Talk Dirty To Me

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

The sexiest episode ever? I'm talking all things dirty talk this week! What matters more: what we say or how we say it? How do I find my sex voice? Plus, I share the phrases that give me butterflies...  This week's homework is juicy, I promise.   Shop Maude Beyond the Bedroom Games Birna.net

#22: Paranormal Sextivity

October 31, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Can you have sex with a ghost? What is a succubus? I share some spooky sex fetishes, find a book about demon sex on amazon, share my listeners' Halloween sex stories... along with my own personal experience with a set of vampire fangs. Use code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com Check out Beyond the Bedroom Games Book me or sub to the mailing list here: Birna.net

Paranormal Sextivity

October 31, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Can you have sex with a ghost? What is a succubus? I share some spooky sex fetishes, find a book about demon sex on amazon, share my listeners' Halloween sex stories... along with my own personal experience with a set of vampire fangs. Use code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com Check out Beyond the Bedroom Games Book me or sub to the mailing list here: Birna.net 

#21: Fantasize, Play, and Get Kinky

October 23, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Season 3 of Beyond the Bedroom is more personal, edgy, and way more... me. Does the clitoris really have 8000 nerve endings? Is my fantasy normal? What even happens at a kink class? Use my code BIRNA10 to shop at Maude (product mentioned: Rise Plus)   Play online at Beyond the Bedroom Games Book a session with me at birna.net

S3Ep1: Fantasize, Play, and Get Kinky

October 23, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Season 3 of Beyond the Bedroom is more personal, edgy, and way more... me. Does the clitoris really have 8000 nerve endings? Is my fantasy normal? What even happens at a kink class? Use my code BIRNA10 to shop at Maude (product mentioned: Rise Plus)   Play online at Beyond the Bedroom Games Book a session with me at birna.net

Masturbation May

May 04, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Bonus content! I play 10 minutes of a bonus episode usually only available on my Patreon (now $4/month).  I talk about my journey through Masturbation May so far, discuss the results from the Instagram polls, and give some advice on how to talk about self-touch. Check out more of my work on my site or my Instagram @beyondbedroompodcast 

#20: Masturbation May

May 04, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Bonus content! I play 10 minutes of a bonus episode usually only available on my Patreon (now $4/month).  I talk about my journey through Masturbation May so far, discuss the results from the Instagram polls, and give some advice on how to talk about self-touch. Check out more of my work on my site or my Instagram @beyondbedroompodcast 

#20: Masturbation May

May 04, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Bonus content! I play 10 minutes of a bonus episode usually only available on my Patreon (now $4/month).  I talk about my journey through Masturbation May so far, discuss the results from the Instagram polls, and give some advice on how to talk about self-touch. Check out more of my work on my site or my Instagram @beyondbedroompodcast 

What’s Missing From Your Sex Ed?

April 27, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

What did this week’s poll questions have in common? They’re common topics often left out of traditional sex ed models but are so vital for young adults (and everyone) to learn. Voting in the poll isn’t a prerequisite for listening, I’ll go over the results and share how I voted along with my input. Shop Maude with my code BIRNA10 for a discount and to support the podcast. Resources are all listed in this week’s show notes, available on my site here. Check out my work at Birna.net and @beyond...

#19: What’s Missing From Your Sex Ed?

April 27, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

What did this week’s poll questions have in common? They’re common topics often left out of traditional sex ed models but are so vital for young adults (and everyone) to learn. Voting in the poll isn’t a prerequisite for listening, I’ll go over the results and share how I voted along with my input. Shop Maude with my code BIRNA10 for a discount and to support the podcast. Resources are all listed in this week’s show notes, available on my site here. Check out my work at Birna.net and @beyond...

Blowjobs and Pharmacology

April 20, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Do you have go-to moves for oral? Have you been on medications that affected your arousal? Have you thought about someone else during sex? I review the results of these questions I posed to my audience and more, while I reveal how I voted with some sex-educator advice. Use my code BIRNA10 at Maude to support. For show notes and links head to birna.net/podcast or click here. 

#18: Blowjobs and Pharmacology

April 20, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Do you have go-to moves for oral? Have you been on medications that affected your arousal? Have you thought about someone else during sex? I review the results of these questions I posed to my audience and more, while I reveal how I voted with some sex-educator advice. Use my code BIRNA10 at Maude to support. For show notes and links head to birna.net/podcast or click here. 

Sex Worker's Rights Are Human Rights

April 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Bonus episode this week! I have written and organized so much for sex workers' rights, it's about time I record an episode about it- and I couldn't think of a better time than now, as I respond to Iceland's national discourse and debate about onlyfans. Main takeaway: if you are against sex work, provide compassion and resources and listen to sex workers' demands. Resources listed: Thriving in Sex Work by Lola Davina, my reading list on birna.net, and you can use my code BIRNA10 for Maude here

#17: Sex Worker's Rights Are Human Rights

April 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Bonus episode this week! I have written and organized so much for sex workers' rights, it's about time I record an episode about it- and I couldn't think of a better time than now, as I respond to Iceland's national discourse and debate about onlyfans. Main takeaway: if you are against sex work, provide compassion and resources and listen to sex workers' demands. Resources listed: Thriving in Sex Work by Lola Davina, my reading list on birna.net, and you can use my code BIRNA10 for Maude here

#17: Sex Worker’s Rights Are Human Rights

April 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Bonus episode this week! I have written and organized so much for sex workers' rights, it's about time I record an episode about it- and I couldn't think of a better time than now, as I respond to Iceland's national discourse and debate about onlyfans. Main takeaway: if you are against sex work, provide compassion and resources and listen to sex workers' demands. Resources listed: Thriving in Sex Work by Lola Davina, my reading list on birna.net, and you can use my code BIRNA10 for Maude here

#16: The Polls Are In

April 14, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

It's time for hot topics again! This week, I asked my audience to vote on a series of questions tackling intimacy. Do you find giving and receiving equally as pleasurable? Do you zone out during intimacy? Doing it on the counter: hot or not? I add my own two cents along with some personal experiences as I discuss the results. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off of your purchase at Maude, click here to shop! Check me out on Instagram, @beyondbedroompodcast 

The Polls Are In

April 14, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

It's time for hot topics again! This week, I asked my audience to vote on a series of questions tackling intimacy. Do you find giving and receiving equally as pleasurable? Do you zone out during intimacy? Doing it on the counter: hot or not? I add my own two cents along with some personal experiences as I discuss the results. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off of your purchase at Maude, click here to shop! Check me out on Instagram, @beyondbedroompodcast 

Instagram Deleted @bbirna

April 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Instagram killed the podcast star. RIP bbirna, but you can keep up with my antics @ beyondbedroom podcast on Instagram. I’m hoping to get my account back, but in this unfiltered and unedited episode, I chat about censorship, FOSTA/SESTA, and why the F my IG was taken down. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% your entire order on Maude: getmaude.com Check out my site birna.net to sign up for my newsletter 

#15: Instagram Deleted @bbirna

April 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Instagram killed the podcast star. RIP bbirna, but you can keep up with my antics @ beyondbedroom podcast on Instagram. I’m hoping to get my account back, but in this unfiltered and unedited episode, I chat about censorship, FOSTA/SESTA, and why the F my IG was taken down. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% your entire order on Maude: getmaude.com Check out my site birna.net to sign up for my newsletter 

#15: Instagram Deleted @bbirna

April 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Instagram killed the podcast star. RIP bbirna, but you can keep up with my antics @ beyondbedroom podcast on Instagram. I’m hoping to get my account back, but in this unfiltered and unedited episode, I chat about censorship, FOSTA/SESTA, and why the F my IG was taken down. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% your entire order on Maude: getmaude.com Check out my site birna.net to sign up for my newsletter 

#14: Sex Scene Choreography with Chelsey Morgan

February 17, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

What is your favorite sex scene? In this episode, I chat with Chelsey, an intimacy coordinator and sex educator in training, about what really goes down behind the scenes. We discuss what intimacy coordination or coaching is (and isn’t!), what they feel is missing from the industry, and even dissect our favorite steamy scenes.  To find out more about Chelsey, head to mxcmorgan.com and for more on me, head to birna.net 

Sex Scene Choreography with Chelsey Morgan

February 17, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

What is your favorite sex scene? In this episode, I chat with Chelsey, an intimacy coordinator and sex educator in training, about what really goes down behind the scenes. We discuss what intimacy coordination or coaching is (and isn’t!), what they feel is missing from the industry, and even dissect our favorite steamy scenes.  To find out more about Chelsey, head to mxcmorgan.com and for more on me, head to birna.net 

#14: Sex Scene Choreography with Chelsey Morgan

February 17, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

What is your favorite sex scene? In this episode, I chat with Chelsey, an intimacy coordinator and sex educator in training, about what really goes down behind the scenes. We discuss what intimacy coordination or coaching is (and isn’t!), what they feel is missing from the industry, and even dissect our favorite steamy scenes.  To find out more about Chelsey, head to mxcmorgan.com and for more on me, head to birna.net 

My Love Language is a New Vibrator

February 13, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Released in time for Valentine's Day, but applicable all year round... I'm chatting about love languages. I'll go into the history of the term, the science behind it, and how each love language applies to your sex life. Yes, this episode of Beyond the Bedroom goes backward (but isn't that always more fun?) as I give some tips on how each way to express love can show up under the sheets. Check out some bonus personal content on Patreon.com/bbirna and get in touch with me @bbirna on IG. 

#13: My Love Language is a New Vibrator

February 13, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Released in time for Valentine's Day, but applicable all year round... I'm chatting about love languages. I'll go into the history of the term, the science behind it, and how each love language applies to your sex life. Yes, this episode of Beyond the Bedroom goes backward (but isn't that always more fun?) as I give some tips on how each way to express love can show up under the sheets. Check out some bonus personal content on Patreon.com/bbirna and get in touch with me @bbirna on IG. 

#12: Cannabis and Sex

February 10, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

For this episode, I put my lab coat back on as I go into the science behind the effects of cannabis and the ways in which it can impact our sex lives. I'll review what your cannabinoid system does, what the deal is with CBD lube, and why there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Check out patreon.com/bbirna to hear bonus content (scandalous story!! lol, my personal experiences with weed). As always, you can get in touch on my website birna.net or on my Instagram @bbirna 

Cannabis and Sex

February 10, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

For this episode, I put my lab coat back on as I go into the science behind the effects of cannabis and the ways in which it can impact our sex lives. I'll review what your cannabinoid system does, what the deal is with CBD lube, and why there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Check out patreon.com/bbirna to hear bonus content (scandalous story!! lol, my personal experiences with weed). As always, you can get in touch on my website birna.net or on my Instagram @bbirna 

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