Strange Bedfellows

S2 EP 40 - Until Next Time

Jen tells Jon and Elle about retiring from stripping after twenty-two years in the biz, her breasts, and her Private Investigator transition. Thanks for the mammaries and memories from Jon, Elle, and Jen.

S2 EP 39 - Easy Freebie Erections

Aging and Sexuality - Jon and Elle discuss their futures and a few technology advancements in sex-entertainment.

S2 EP 38 - She Sworks Hard For The Money

Valentine tells Jon and Elle about porn-making, travel and swork-safety during times of censorship.

S2 Ep 37 - Gaytheism 4 Ever

How did patriarchal religion impact you? Elle and Jon discuss why sexual rights are civil rights and often impacted by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

S2 EP 36 - Pagan Wisdom

Sienna Newcastle is a founding member of a federally recognized Pagan Temple, and tantra author who joins us to discuss eco sexuality and patriarchy.

S2 EP 35 - Sex Trafficking Hoaxes and Ghosting

Elle and Jon dispel some white van and zip-tie rumors that went viral online, and share strange messages between strangers and their dates.

S2 EP 34 - Autistic People Unite!

Our guest is an autistic lesbian and activist who clears up some myths about autism, and offers advice and resources on ASD things. *

S2 EP 33 - Going Viral

Jon and Elle talk about herpes and HPV, full service, and how to heal from a toxic relationship.

S2 EP 32- East Coast vs West Coast

Nikki Diesel has danced in major cities on both coasts and contrasts her experiences in two different cultural realms. We talk dance and dating with this powerhouse pole dancing stripper.

S2 EP 31 - Most People Don't Have Symptoms

Let's talk chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphillis because Elle got tested recently. She and Jon also read listener's sex-injury tales, and discuss pushy clients.

S2 EP 30 - Popular Mobilization Portland

How do local Portlanders fight white nationalism and fascism? PopMobPDX talks with Jon and Elle about police corruption, queer activism, combatting alt-right conspirators AND the infamous cement milkshake accusations.

S2 EP 29 - Nature is a Motherf*cker

Pole dancing male birds, bestiality, some odd history and ideas on male birth control, Jon and Elle talk about wonders of the natural and scientific sexual world.

S2 EP 28 - Inscribed on the Soul

Tattoo artist Alice Carrier joins Jon and Elle to discuss self harm, beautification, and how consent and trauma-aware tattooing practices relate to sex and life.

EP 27 - An Episode on Sexual Assault

Was it malice or miscommunication? Elle theorizes on why sexual assault is so commonly experienced in our culture; she and Jon also tackle tough questions from people wanting to learn from their own previous boundary-pushing behavior.

S2 EP 26 - Self-Deprecating Standup*

Comedian Chris Ettrick tells about tackling depression, dicks, and a heteroflexible audience with Jon and Elle.

S2 EP 26 - Self-Deprecating Standup

Comedian Chris Ettrick tells about tackling depression, dicks, and a heteroflexible audience with Jon and Elle.

S2 EP 25 - Just Vulva Things

Elle proposes a language consideration for straight cis-women and talks with Jon on hormones and birth control, miscarriages, and a philanthropic sex worker.

S2 EP 24 - Detoxing Isn't Easy

Rickie is a trans woman who shares her story of trying to get alcohol-sober in a nation with limited affordable support systems.

S2 EP 23 - La Operacion and The American Plan

What would LGBTQI-inclusive sex ed look like? Elle and Jon talk about kinky play, and learn some horrific history of birth control research and imprisonment of women in the last century.

EP 23 - La Operacion and The American Plan

What would LGBTQI-inclusive sex ed look like? Elle and Jon talk about kinky play, and learn some horrific history of birth control research and imprisonment of women in the last century.

S2 EP 22 - What's Autism Got to Do with It?

Sexuality isn't the only spectrum we discuss in this hour with Jaedyn, a social worker specializing in controversial treatment for people impacted by their neurodiversity, and your hosts share their own ASD-traits that has made life unique, interesting, and challenging.

EP 22 - What's Autism Got to Do with It?

EP 21 - Power Dynamics + Stress Management

S2 EP 21 - Power Dynamics + Stress Management

Coping with fears, jealousy and unhealthy patterns in dating; Jon and Elle discuss this and Elle’s recent sex club visit.

S2 EP 20- Not Just Another Stripclub DJ

A helpful DJ contributes to the environment and a crappy ones makes everybody less money: hear from Portland stripclub DJ Fogues about how he approaches work to optimize the experience for the customers and to increase the money and safety for the dancers and other staff.

S2 EP 19 - Teenagers Want to Have Sex

Elle and Jon recall their attempts at finding sex as underage people, and discuss legal and ethical issues about adults interacting with children about sexuality.

S2 EP 18 - Men Strippers Work Hard For the Money Too

Ira has been stripping for one year in a men's club and he shares what he's noticed and experienced in that time.

S2 EP 17 - Lez Get Physical

Elle tells Jon about her first 'girl/girl' webcam show and the logistics and prep of live-p-o-r-n making. Also, Jon gives feedback on Hustlers movie and Elle talks about the time New Zealand decriminalized prostitution.

S2 EP 16 - Savvy Parenting is Consent Aware + Sex-Positive

Do you have children or are you around them? Sleep training, attachment-parenting, breast-feeding, diaper-changing, nudity around others: we tackle a few tough questions with childcare and sleep expert Moorea Malatt. Hear more of Moorea on her podcast: Wash Your Mouth Out.

S2 EP 15 - Women's Viagra is a Lie

Jon and Elle talk about low-libido AGAIN, bring up why Katy Perry sucks, read condom recommendations and discuss Portland's police-shortage problem.

S2 EP 14 - Single White Female and Males

Stalkers are quite real and we talk to an entertainer who's had to endeavor a few; meet singer and dancer Toxic, and check out our safety tips.

S2 EP 13 - Engorgement Dysfunction, Penises and Vulvas

Let's talk about genitals, blood flow, and penis engorgement.

S2 EP 12 - Crying After Sex + Caregiver Neglect

How are toxic dating cycles created by unsafe childhoods? We hear from therapist Katherine Friedman on anxiety disorders, post coital dysphoria, and discuss PTSD and ADHD.

S2 EP 11 - Scissoring and Cervixes

Elle's HPV is gone and Jon had an embarrassing but normal sex mishap. Let's talk about performative sex, social media, and sexual health.

S2 EP 10 - Midwifery, Doulas, and Obstetric Violence

Meet Midwife Heather Hack-Sulliven to learn about the racist history behind the abolition of midwifery in America, tips for labor and birthing, and consent issues in the delivery room and beyond.

S2 EP 9 - Complaint Sandwiches and Cement-free Milkshakes

Arguing, sexting, venting, asking: What are our goals when we share thoughts and feelings? Jon and Elle dive into discussion methods.

S2 EP 8 - The Baby Stripper and the Veteran Stripper

Phoenix the Baby Stripper joins Elle and Jon to talk about her disability, bullying, and the hustle of the clubs.

S2 EP 7 - Decrim Oregon Now

Elle makes a case for amending current statutes regarding consensual adult sex for money at a meeting with Portland Police Bureau and Jon shares his first FSSW experience with a very anxious client.

S2 EP6 - Porn Literacy and Arousal Challenges

Dr. Roz Dischiavo has taught sex education for thirty years and has thoughts on porn, and recovering from sexual trauma.

S2 EP5 - Non-Monogamy Aesthetic

Elle gives updates on her (open) relationship and Jon explains why he's learning to love himself before attempting open relationships. Let's talk non monogamy!

S2 EP4 - O Joy Sex Toy!

Sex ed cartoonist Erika Moen joins us to talk about queer lust, erotica, and dealing with the pressures of online notoriety.

S2 EP3 - Osunality + Men on Cam

Jon and Elle talk about different sexual attitudes and practices in the world.

S2 EP2 - Sacred and Conscientious Comfort

Dr Evelin Dacker owns her own practice, uses pronouns correctly, and recently quit performing circumcisions after twenty years. Meet her.

S2 EP1 - Lube Your Dick All the Way Down Plz

S1 EP 40 - Slutty Sex Therapist

Angie Gunn is a licensed and certified sex therapist and joins Jen and Elle for their last season 1 episode.

S1 EP 39- Sex Clubs + Sexsomnia

Elle visited two sex clubs recently and Jen learns about sexsomnia and safe urine drinking.

S1 EP 38 - 30 Penises are Better Than 1

Adam is a trans-masculine person who probably has a wider perspective on gender than you - meet them.

S1 EP 37 - Teaching Boundaries and Consent to Children

Jen reflects on her family trauma and Elle shares her parenting tactics.

S1 EP 36 - Sex Work in the 90s and 2019

Meet Daphne Rose, a longtime full service Sworker who has tips for staying safe and being flexible after FOSTA/SESTA.

S1 EP 35- Lateral Whorephobia + HSV

Industry bullying and herpes avoidance: Jen and Elle offer advice.