Keep Them Coming with Open the Doors Coaching
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsYour regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion is advised (18+).
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Ep. 150 - Solo pleasure with Kya Blackstone
June 01, 2023 03:05 - 54 minutes - 65.3 MBIt's International Masturbation Month!! My guest is Kya Blackstone. Kya is a pleasure activist who believes that pleasure is a key component of living a wholehearted life. After noticing a gap in the market for intimate wellness products that focused on self-pleasure and catered to BIPOC women, Kya founded so(l)o. so(l)o creates all-natural, sustainable intimate wellness products that are specifically created for self-pleasure. Kya was so passionate about so(l)o that she quit her cor...
Ep. 149 -Neurodivergency, sex, and relationships with Dr. Chelsia Potts
April 28, 2023 21:57 - 59 minutes - 89.3 MBThis episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency. Have you found that when you're dating, it's easy to be all hot and heavy when you're still in the new relationship energy but then you suddenly feel disconnected? Are you overwhelmed once you have to merge the emotional and physical in a relationship? Worry that your autism or ADHD will prevent you from finding a caring and understanding partner? T...
Ep. 148 - Liberation through community organizing with D Rashaan Gilmore
April 08, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe conversation you are about to listen to between my guest D Rashaan Gilmore and I is...Maybe not going to make some of you very happy. Sorry, not sorry. I don't really care. We live in Missouri and we no longer have the time to mince words. Our conversation covered topics like houselessness, classism, voter apathy, and allyship. D Rashaan is a serial entrepreneur, community connector, organizer, collaborator, and an Emmy Award winner. He is particularly passionate about making a diffe...
Ep. 147 - Children of the revolution with Alicia Sinclair
March 09, 2023 04:15 - 51 minutes - 56.5 MBI know I say this a lot, but I'm constantly excited about the guests that I have on the show. I'm extra excited about today's guest, Alicia Sinclair. She's also a Certified Sex Coach. We went through the same program at Sex Coach U. Sinclair is the CEO and founder of Children of the Revolution, which holds the brand's b vibe, Le Wand, and The Cowgirl. She'd already been in the sex toy industry for a long time before becoming a Sexologist, and when she saw that there were some holes to fill ...
Ep. 146 - Captain your own sexual ship with Ellie Berland
March 02, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWhen my guest today came over to my office to hang out and chill one day a couple of weeks ago, I was intrigued with her because it was refreshing that we had had some pretty similar experiences, but this also seemed like someone I could learn some lessons from. Ellie Berland is a sacred life and business coach, and she is a big believer in pretty much everything can be seen as divine - that even includes your kinky side. Her pendulum has swung from purity culture into the poly lifestyle, ...
Ep. 145 - The Rainbow Tour with Joel Barrett
February 16, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBCurator of the soon-to-be-unveiled KC Rainbow Tour Joel Barrett joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming. Joel shared stories of this city's queer past, including the influential 1966 meeting of the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations or NACHO, pronounced NAY-KOE, which was the ember of activism that helped spark the Gay Rights Movement; stories of an open lesbian Bunny at the Playboy Club named Lea Hopkins; the Jazz District; the Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid-America...
Ep. 144 - So many sex scandal documentaries with Lucy Rowett, CSC
February 09, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBFriend of the show Lucy Rowett, CSC primarily focuses on helping women and non-binary femmes with embodying pleasure. In this episode, Lucy and I are talking all about the variety of documentaries discussing sex cults and sex scandals, including NXIVM, Jerry Falwell Jr, Teal Swan, One Taste, among others. We covered some feel-good shows that are about sex, too, like How To Build A Sex Room and Goop Lab, as well as Sex, Love, and Goop. You can find Lucy at LucyRowett.com or Instagram.
Ep. 143 - Dating Sans Drinking with Melissa Saubers
February 01, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 72 MBSome of you are fresh out of Dry January and are wondering if you could be dating differently moving forward. Others of you have been sober for years and struggle with being bored on dates. Whether you're a sober dater or simply want fresh and creative date ideas, you'll love this episode of Keep Them Coming. Melissa and Kristen discussed tips for talking to your date about not drinking, where to find people besides a bar, and what Melissa finds sexy in a man. She went on 66 first dates,...
Ep. 142 - No More Assholes with Canada’s Dating Coach Chantal Heide
January 25, 2023 17:26 - 58 minutes - 74.6 MBEver wonder why men seem to be Mr. Wonderful at first but really start to show their asses after a few months? It's as if they couldn't keep up the act once they thought they had you hooked. You may have found a selfish short-term thinker rather than a generous long-term thinker. Chantal Heide - AKA Canada's Dating Coach - is a dating and relationship coach and expert. She's the author of 10 books (plus two workbooks), and it's her book, No More Assholes, that caught Kristen's attention on...
Ep. 141 - Mind Sex with Mieke Stapelberg
January 19, 2023 00:32 - 51 minutes - 64.2 MBKristen is joined today by friend and fellow Sexologist Mieke Stapelberg. They met through Sex Coach U at a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment) workshop. What better time to make a friend, than when you're being your most vulnerable and exposing yourself to new things? In addition to talking about her some of her brands - including Mind Sex and Karma Mind - Mieke and Kristen talked about mental health, bias, stigma, self-reflection, and the recent Andrew Tate scandal, of course. They also di...
Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D'Angelo CSC
November 10, 2022 18:17 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBBack on Keep Them Coming for another episode - it's my friend, colleague, and co-host Kristine D'Angelo. She's a Portland based Certified Sex Coach and we are hosting a couples intimacy retreat in Puerto Vallarta, MX in a few months. We discussed who our retreat is for and some of the topics we will cover. If you and your spouse or partner really love each other, buuut - come to the retreat and we will help you overcome that "but". Also included - responsive desire, being an interesting pa...
Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D’Angelo CSC
November 10, 2022 18:17 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBBack on Keep Them Coming for another episode - it's my friend, colleague, and co-host Kristine D'Angelo. She's a Portland based Certified Sex Coach and we are hosting a couples intimacy retreat in Puerto Vallarta, MX in a few months. We discussed who our retreat is for and some of the topics we will cover. If you and your spouse or partner really love each other, buuut - come to the retreat and we will help you over come that "but". Also included - responsive desire, being an interesting p...
Ep. 139 - Harm reduction for SWs with Mariah Grant
October 26, 2022 11:14 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBMariah Grant is the Director of Research and Advocacy for the Sex Worker Project at the Urban Justice Center. The midterms are coming, and if the blue wave succeeds, the conversations around decriminalizing sex work could result in action. In the meantime, we discussed ways that everyday people can reduce harm for sex workers. We also covered topics like the Safe Sex Worker Study Act, how to speak to legislators to drive change at the state level, and how cops aren't the answer in solving ...
Ep. 138 - Pregnancy & passion with Kaci Mial
October 14, 2022 19:46 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBCSC Kaci Mial joined KTC to discuss all things sex and pregnancy! We talked about the unique challenges that trying to conceive (TTC) couples face. She shared ways to relieve the pressure, to make sex less mechanical, and she provided some great resources for listeners. If you've ever been scared to have sex while pregnant, you need this episode! New moms, dad, and parents alike need support to adjust to their new role as parent and partner. Kaci also talk about what she thought, as a new Mo...
Ep. 137 - Electric Love with AJ Cheyfitz
September 22, 2022 00:37 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBAJ Cheyfitz is both a sex therapist, as well as a kink and BDSM educator in the DC area. AJ taught me all about The Violet Wand, including great information about care, such as cleaning, safety protocols, and more. If you have been a BDSM or kink practitioner for a while, and you've been playing with different things that give you those stringy or those thuddy sensations, and you're looking for something a little bit more interesting, electricity play could be something for you to try.
Ep. 136 - Ask Me Out with Anna Koehler
September 07, 2022 20:51 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBMy new friend, Anna Koehler, joined me. She and I are co-hosting a workshop coming up called Ask Me Out: How to approach them for a date. If you feel like the pandemic has made you start holding back, something has made you feel like you're having a harder time putting yourself out there, or maybe you became single for the first time in a long time in the last couple of years. You're not alone. And we have solutions for you in this workshop! Ana also discussed her one woman show called Cold...
Ep. 135 - Pelvic wands, weights, and more with Dr Amanda Olson, DPT
September 01, 2022 01:34 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MBDr. Amanda Olson is a Pelvic Floor Therapist and she treats a host issue. Her company Intimate Rose makes FDA approved medical devices to treat pelvic floor disorders. And Dr. Olson helped explain what the process is like when you first go and what the treatment journey can look like. On top of discussing the benefits of some of her devices, which I do have one on my office shelf, we also discussed some of the shifts that we have seen that have enabled growth in her industry. Gen Z is not p...
Ep. 134 - Parenting queer and trans teens with Erin Wallis
August 11, 2022 04:21 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBFriend and fellow Clinical Sexologist Erin Wallis has her hands full with 3 queer teens, including 2 that are transgender. In fact, no one in the house is straight! Her experiences in Cumming, Georgia are like something out of a novel. Have you ever had a pastor call your house to harass you? Erin was frank about the conversations and considerations about safety, playing sports, and having an exit plan. No parent should have to worry about their child's safety in the ways she does, but we ...
Ep. 133 - Are we breaking up?
July 27, 2022 11:05 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBBreaking up is never fun nor easy, no matter how long you've been together. But, sometimes it's simply necessary. You should definitely consider some things before you make a final decision. Today's episode covers when is it time to break up with someone? How do you break up with someone effectively? And what should you do to get past a breakup?
Ep. 132 - Shifting labels with Corey Green
July 07, 2022 15:29 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBArtist. friend, and Kinsey 6 Corey Green joined me to just kind of tell me the story of his life. I truly savor when I get the opportunity to hear someone tell me not only their coming out story, but also what was it like exploring sex, especially when you grew up where you didn't get much information about it. If you lived that small town teenage life, you will certainly appreciate Corey's tales. So, whether you have been considering how you can understand more about your proclivities for ...
Ep. 131 - Exploring queerness outside of sexuality with Katie M
July 02, 2022 00:32 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBThank you for joining me for another episode of keep them coming. Fair warning, the content of this episode is freaking amazing! However, I majorly f*cked up on my setup. I guess I didn't have it recording on my microphone. So...my apologies! Guest Katie M has several intersecting identities and it has made it challenging for them to date. Their identity can give people a lot of opportunities to make inaccurate assumptions. There's so much variety with asexuality. There almost is like no tw...
Ep. 130 - The Queen of KC Burlesque Kyra Lyn "Petite Syrah"
June 24, 2022 02:13 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBI unfortunately missed going to the Kansas city Burlesque Festival this year, but I am joined by my friend, Kira who was crowned the Queen of KC Burlesque for 2022. And she didn't even tell me until the end of the episode that she has the cutest stage name - Petite Syrah. Kyra helped me learn some new things about burlesque, such as explaining different types of burlesque, she told me a few things about what it takes to get started, and a few of her favorite makers that you should also check...
Ep. 130 - The Queen of KC Burlesque Kyra Lyn ”Petite Syrah”
June 24, 2022 02:13 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBI unfortunately missed going to the Kansas city Burlesque Festival this year, but I am joined by my friend, Kira who was crowned the Queen of KC Burlesque for 2022. And she didn't even tell me until the end of the episode that she has the cutest stage name - Petite Syrah. Kyra helped me learn some new things about burlesque, such as explaining different types of burlesque, she told me a few things about what it takes to get started, and a few of her favorite makers that you should also check ...
Ep. 129 - Gays In Toyland with Stan from Leather Masters
June 16, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBSome of you in the leather and kink community might be familiar with Leather Masters, which got hit by COVID and closed it manufacturing in Texas in 2020. Entrepreneurs Stan and his husband Clint, owners of Em City in Kansas City, are reviving the brand and relaunching in July 2022. I was very interested in hearing his entrepreneurial journey after a fateful Vegas weekend. I told the story of how we were first introduced - which had nothing to do with leather or kink. It actually had to do w...
Ep. 128 - Burning love with Mark Athens
June 11, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBFireplaying expert and educator Mark Athens helped me understand more about using fire for both pleasure and pain. He also discussed his journey into the leather community, along with a little history of leather at Pride. We also discussed how to spot a swinger, leather competitions, kink conferences, and much more. Find him on FetLife @SirAthens. Find Consent KC on Facebook or @_consentKC on FetLife.
Ep. 127 - Celebrating Masturbation Month with Kinkaid McMinn, CSC
May 05, 2022 03:28 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBMy friend Kinkaid McMinn joined me again on Keep Them Coming. He's a fellow Certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist who also graduated from Sex Coach U. We are ringing in National Masturbation Month 2022! Topics include male or penis-owning masturbation myths, when you might know there's an issue in your relationship, our thoughts on tantra and semen retention, Kinkaid explained jelqing, and more.
Ep. 126 - Trans enough with Tanith K.
April 20, 2022 23:26 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBArtist, designer, and activist Tanith K. joined me for a winding convo around gender, art, and journeys of self exploration. We discussed the purpose of labels, and the gatekeeping over what is "trans enough". You can find Tanith on Instagram or their Society 6 shop. Support local artists!
Ep. 125 - When parents neglect their partnership
April 14, 2022 02:43 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBSo parents... let's have a frank conversation. I completely understand that once y'all had children, things change in your life. I find that there is a big difference between the couples that make sure that their relationship stays a priority versus those who put the kids first before their relationship. I don't think that you're a bad partner or spouse if you have put your kids before your spouse. It's not about good or bad. It's not about right or wrong. What this is about is recognizing r...
Ep. 124 - Hookup culture with Dr Aditi Paul
April 06, 2022 16:09 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBProfessor and author Dr Aditi Paul joined me for a conversation about what's currently going on with college hookup culture. It's been 20 years since I was in college and I was really curious how things compare. Good news - the kids are alright! We discussed their views on safer sex practices, dating apps, finding meaning in hookups, what their thoughts are about commitment, and what induces sexual regret. TW: sexual assault is briefly discussed in the second half of the show. You can find...
Ep. 123 - Transgender pelvic floor health with Dr Laura Meihofer, DPT
March 31, 2022 11:05 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Dr Laura Meihofer DPT joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming. She is a pelvic wellness expert who specializes in treating people who are transgender or intersex. She's a doctor, teacher, and advocate all rolled into one! We discussed how treatments can help with all sorts of issues from shy bladder to sexual pleasure. Dr Meihofer helped explain what intersex means. We also discussed some of our favorite gender affirming toy brands like Enby, ...
Ep. 122 - The Art of Sex Coaching with Dr Patti Britton
March 23, 2022 19:58 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThe Mother of Sex Coaching, Dr Patti Britton, who is also one of Kristen's mentors, was today's special guest. Listening to two people who's life revolves around pleasure activism is quite a treat! Dr Patti shared her perspectives on foreplay, pleasure, sexual wellness, and more. She is retiring from Sex Coach U next year, so she shared what is in store after that change. You can find her books The Art of Sex Coaching, Designing and Leading a Successful SAR, and Idiots Guide to Sensual Massa...
Ep. 121 - Cum and get your sponge with Awkward Essentials Founder Frances Tang
March 16, 2022 11:05 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBAwkward Essentials founder Frances Tang joined me for a rousing conversations about cum sponges. Her first product video for DripStick had everyone sending me their video asking "have you seen this one?!" I had and I loved it. I've been a fan of Awkward Essentials since I first saw their product! Frances shared her journey from starting in her parents garage to going viral thanks to a Twinkie. She shared her vision for the future, involving other "behind the bathroom door" products. Find A...
Ep. 120 - How to have Sizzling Sex For Life with Michael Castleman
March 10, 2022 17:32 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMy guest, Michael Castleman, is a sexual health and wellness journalist who has written books, is a prolific blogger, and he also gives advice at greatsexguidance.com. I use his book, Sizzling Sex For Life for a lot of reasons, mostly because he's just made my life a lot easier by compiling a ton of research! He's also friends with my mentor, Dr. Patti Britton from Sex Coach U, so we gushed about her for a little while. I hope what you take away from this conversation is something that Mic...
Ep. 119 - STI Re-education with Jenelle Marie Pierce
March 03, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour - 58 MBI was joined by Jenelle Marie Pierce, who is an STI educator that I have known virtually for a little while. She is the Executive Director of The STI Project, as well as the new Education Manager for Health HIV based in DC. She's also a spokesperson for Positive Singles, which is a dating site for those who have a positive STI status. I found out more about what inspired her to educate people about STIs. We discussed disclosure how you actually ask someone if they have been tested recently g...
Ep. 118 - Period poverty and the pink tax with Strawberry Week Founder Micheala Miller
February 16, 2022 18:15 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMy friend Micheala Miller from Strawberry Week joined me on this episode to tell us all about her new nonprofit that has spun off from Barrier Babes. Micheala has been on the podcast before (Ep. 42).As things grew, she realized she really needed to focus exclusively on fighting period poverty, so Strawberry Week was born beginning of 2022. Micheala told me about some of the work that she's doing to make sure people have access to period products. She also recently testified at the Kansas Sta...
Ep. 117 - Making dildos with Twisted Mountain
February 09, 2022 16:46 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBI can add a dildo maker to my collection of interesting friends in this life! Mountain of Twisted Mountain Toys joined me on to tell me the story of how he become a sex toy maker. Necessity breeds invention, and he found a need as a bigger bodied person for a better butt plug. Mountain plans to expand his line of toys, keeping a wide range of bodies, abilities, genders, and queerness in mind. Check out twistedmountaintoys.com or visit his Etsy page. He is entirely word of mouth right now, ...
Ep. 116 - Plan Your Pause with Shalese Clay
February 02, 2022 16:40 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBCommunity advocate Shalese Clay joined me on KTC to share ways she and others are working in the city to help ensure infant and maternal health through Cradle KC and Every Baby To 1. She taught me the ABC's of safe sleep and we discussed the importance of planning a pause between children. In fact, the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County's 'Plan Your Pause' campaign has a goal to educate mothers and families about how good it is for her health and the baby's health to wait around 1...
Ep. 115 - The Dignified Hedonist with Sarah Martin
January 26, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 59 MBFellow SCU Alum Sarah Martin, The Dignified Hedonist, joined me on Keep Them Coming to help us all understand more about the online Manosphere. She has extensively researched Pick Up Artistry (PUA) and some of the leaders in this subculture. We discussed how dehumanizing to men ideologies like red pill, Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), and PUA can be. Her approach to helping men leave behind these thoughts and ways is to teach them to be dignified hedonists - Sarah helps horny people get l...
Ep. 114 - Don't resolve to punish yourself with Cassie Willnauer, LPC
January 12, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMy interview with Cassie Willnauer is a dash of talking about New Year's resolutions, a bit of how to talk to your kids about sex, and a hint of purity culture talk as well. I called this episode don't resolve to punish yourself because it's January and a lot of people are setting those New Year's resolutions. I explained why I'm not really a fan of them, often because of the way we're setting our intention for them. For many, it's less about trying to grow and learn, and often times more ro...
Ep. 114 - Don’t resolve to punish yourself with Cassie Willnauer, LPC
January 12, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMy interview with Cassie Willnauer is a dash of talking about New Year's resolutions, a bit of how to talk to your kids about sex, and a hint of purity culture talk as well. I called this episode don't resolve to punish yourself because it's January and a lot of people are setting those New Year's resolutions. I explained why I'm not really a fan of them, often because of the way we're setting our intention for them. For many, it's less about trying to grow and learn, and often times more roo...
Ep. 113 - Rotten Foods with Jared Horman
January 05, 2022 16:46 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBMy guest on Keep Them Coming today is a queer artist, designer, and a community minded person, Jared Horman. I saw him create a mural live at the Queer Narratives Festival over the summer, and you may recognize some of his work around Kansas City. He's painted murals for KC Care Clinic and Gael's Public House. It was some naughty, naughty asparagus in his Rotten Foods series that really caught my attention! I'm definitely going to have to get a print of the asparagus on a leash for my offi...
Ep. 112 - Toys for Cocks with Kincaid McMinn
December 29, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe Royal Love Coach Kincaid McMinn joined me for this final episode of 2021. He gave me the lowdown on some of his favorite and most highly recommended sex toys for penis owners. He also addressed bad dating advice, semen retention and No Fap November, and much more. Find him on Instagram and Twitter @RoyalLoveCoach Join me for my virtual workshop series Better Sex - A six week course to awaken the better lover in you January 25th- March 1st, 2022. You can try Uvee for yourself by going ...
Ep. 111 - My sexuality wasn't mine with Risa Pinkerton
December 22, 2021 17:07 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBToday's guest is used to being in front of the camera rather than a microphone, but model and movement teacher Marisa Pinkerton, or Risa as you'll find her online, did great on her first podcast interview. Risa opened up about dating, dancing, modeling, and Only Fans. Turning ourselves into a brand and managing the entrepreneur side is a challenge, but one Risa is learning to navigate well, as evidence by her growing modeling portfolio. She shared her lessons learned about her sexuality du...
Ep. 111 - My sexuality wasn’t mine with Risa Pinkerton
December 22, 2021 17:07 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBToday's guest is used to being in front of the camera rather than a microphone, but model and movement teacher Marisa Pinkerton, or Risa as you'll find her online, did great on her first podcast interview. Risa opened up about dating, dancing, modeling, and Only Fans. Turning ourselves into a brand and managing the entrepreneur side is a challenge, but one Risa is learning to navigate well, as evidence by her growing modeling portfolio. She shared her lessons learned about her sexuality du...
Ep. 110 - I survived...now what? with Michaela Martinez
December 09, 2021 16:02 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBMichaela Martinez joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming to talk about sex, disability and chronic illness. Michaela was an open book about some of her experiences that she's had with the medical field and dating as someone who's had two open-heart surgeries. She's experienced a lot of shaming and stigma from doctors and received little to no information when it came to sex and pleasure. Couple that with the complex world of dating, and we had a lot to discuss.
Ep. 109 - Godly...But Gay with Joel Barrett
December 01, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBBack for another interview on Keep Them Coming is my friend and my business mentor Joel Barrett. Joel is an LGBTQ writer, speaker and gatherer who has his own company called Joel Speaks Out. He published his memoir recently, so I wanted to have him back on to tell me all about Godly...But Gay. He was a Baptist minister, was married and has four children. We discussed cruising, figuring your shit out, how a pattern of shame and then compulsive behavior can develop when we are repressing ou...
Ep. 108 - TDOR, Transformations, and Sipping Tea with Merrique Jenson
November 24, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBArtist, activist, and educator Merrique Jenson and I had a lively conversation about Trans Day of Remembrance, race, equity, social justice work, gatekeeping, and making changes in our community. Merrique is the Program Director for Transformations, a youth organization for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming teens and adolescents. Merrique has led the organization to refocus it's efforts specifically on youth that are brown and black that have faced systemic racism and poverty much more t...
Ep. 107 - From ABC to STD with Dr Allie Melendez
November 17, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIf you are uneducated about sex, it's not your fault! I'm joined by my friend Dr Allie Melendez who wrote an entire book about all the things adults missed. As a sex educator at a Montessori school in LA, she found that in order to best help the student, she had to teach the parents as well. It's great to talk to someone who is sex positive! You can support her kickstarter for From ABC to STD: What you didn't learn in school until December 2nd, 2021.
Ep. 106 - Policing our bodies with Lucy Rowett
November 03, 2021 16:34 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMy conversation with Lucy Rowett, CSC and Clinical Sexologist was all about about diet culture, body image, and the overlap that they have with purity culture. A lot of it has to do with this idea of self control or self-loathing, punishing yourself and policing bodies. We also talked about how so many healers who've gotten pulled into conspiracy theories. You know who you are. Lucy's focus in her practice is removing shame for women. She's even got a really cool program that she calls the S...
Ep. 105 - Pleasure and pain: CBT
October 27, 2021 11:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBEver wonder why some people love to have their balls beaten? In this solo show, Kristen breaks down the basics of cock and ball torture, one of the most extreme and misunderstood kinks.