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Wild & Sublime

A podcast about sex for everyone, no matter your preferences, orientation, or relationship style — based on the popular live Chicago talk show, hosted by sex educator Karen Yates. Panelists, interviews, stories, Q and A, and more reflect a dynamic and all-encompassing view of sexuality. Join the juicy party!

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47:52

Masturbation and Mindful Erotic Practice

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/12/24

"It's dress-up, it's try-on, it's 'let's see,' it's what else, who else am I?" Karen interviews somatic sex educator captain snowdon on developing a mindful erotic practice that centers pleasure and embodiment. Plus, a joyful poem for Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound.Tis the season… to join The Afterglow! Come visit our members-only virtual afterparty with bonus goodies galore, starting at $5/month. Or make a one-time donation to support our ongoing

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33:46

Bust Out of Your Sex Rut

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/12/17

Monogamous, polyam, kinky or solo — we all get into sex ruts! Our panel discusses how to climb on out and bring a sense of play back into your sex life. The audience asks questions. Plus Karen's Sermon on the Pubic Mound on confronting trauma when trying new things.In this episode:sex-positive therapist Jason Bestsex and intimacy coach Tazima Parrissex educator Heather RiderMating in Captivity by Esther PerelCome as You Are by Emily NagoskiScience for Sexual Happiness by Caffyn JesseAll the

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40:56

Sex Journey, Kink Journey

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/12/10

What’s it like to embark on a new sexual lifestyle in middle age? Or to figure out—after unfulfilling long-term relationships—what kind of sexual being you want to become? Two real people tell their stories. Plus, Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound about the possibility of change.In this episode:Check out our monthly membership perks in The Afterglow, starting at $5/month. Or make a one-time contribution to our work.Therapist Pat Cochran tells the story of her development as a sexual person, from

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34:17

Taming Jealousy

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/11/12

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41:05

Getting Laid During COVID: Long-Term Relationships...

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/11/05

As we face another round of public-space restrictions this fall due to a rise in COVID cases, we wanted to revisit this episode. Our panel gives great suggestions for thriving during this strange time, especially if you and your partner both work from home (and maybe also have kids). Plus a sexy Burning Man story, and host Karen Yates’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound.Sex & intimacy coach Tazima Parris, sex-positive psychotherapist Matthew Amador, and Sarah Sloane, Director of Operations and

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44:31

Sexual Transparency and Intimacy with "Group" author...

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/10/29

How far would you go to feel better? Karen speaks with Christie Tate, author of the memoir Group on writing about sex, listening to the body, and her quest for intimacy through an unconventional process of radical transparency. Group is the November 2020 selection for Reese Witherspoon’s book club and a New York Times bestseller.Links:Christie Tate“Group” on BookshopAre you in our membership club? Starting Nov 1, sex experts will answer anonymous sex and relationship questions just for our Patreon

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38:56

Anything that Moves

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/10/22

Bisexual? Pansexual? Heteroflexible? What's up with that? Plus, our panel answers questions about kink, queerness, and LTRs from a live audience. A storyteller shares spicy episodes from his erotic life. Then, a Sermon on the Pubic Mound on owning your pleasure.What’s Up with That? Sarah Sloane joins Karen to sort through the nuances of “bisexual,” “pansexual,” and “heteroflexible” in collaboration with #open, the dating app for ethically nonmonogamous people and their partnersQ&A: Audience

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57:58

Erotic Creativity

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/10/15

Are you stuck in a sex rut? Karen talks with three knowledgeable guests from different corners of the sex-positive world about erotic creativity and how to sustain it. Their juicy in-depth conversation ranges from roleplay and kink to tantra and mindfulness. Guests:Corinne Diachuk is an advanced teacher of Therapeutic Yoga, a somatic sex educator, and a faculty member at the Institute for the Study of Somatic EducationGoddess Erica is a Sexual Empowerment Coach, Orgasmic Birth Doula, and

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30:04

Queerness and MORE

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/10/08

Queer once meant gay, but does it still? Sarah Sloane talks gay vs. queer, and how a once-maligned word has taken on expansive new meaning. Matt Griffo sings a spooky-sexy song. Aiden Nicholson discusses the joys and importance of regular STI testing and getting comfy talking to partners about sexual health. Karen shares a sexy poem by Nobel Prize winner Louise Glück.Sarah Sloane of #open, the dating app for ethically non-monogamous people and their partners, joins What’s Up with That? to discuss

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46:45

Fantasy and Taboo

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/10/01

The great philosopher Ludacris once asked, “What’s your fantasy?” Our panel discusses how to make your fantasies reality—or not. Therapist Carrie Jameson shares details about how to find a therapist who’s cool with kink. And Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound about getting erotically comfortable with yourself.Panel discussion: “How do I live my fantasy?” with Mx. Maya, education coordinator at kinky summer camp Twisted Tryst; Caitlin V. Neal, sex and relationship coach; and Brandon Hunter-Haydon,

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45:47

What Is Sex?

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/09/24

What is sex? Nudity? Bodies? Orgasms? Maybe that’s just the tip of the... something. Our panel discusses. Logan Pierce returns to talk about gender pronouns and deadnaming. Deb R. Lewis shares a fantastical fisting story. And Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound about getting out of a sexual straitjacket.Panel discussion with writer Jera Brown of Rebellious Magazine, sex coach Caitlin V Neal, and kinkster Mksthingshappin on “What is sex?”, defining it for ourselves, and reflecting on what we want out

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40:17

Better Sex Ed with Heather Corinna

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/09/17

How much sex education did you get in school? Was it (how can we say this politely) at all useful? Sex educator and writer Heather Corinna talks about founding the popular website Scarleteen and their books on sex and relationships for pre-teens, teens and young adults. Storyteller Archy Arch J tells a tale of high school sexual experimentation with (gasp!) his girlfriend. And Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound about making more room for pleasure in everyday life.Karen interviews Heather Corinna,

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52:06

The Sex-Positive Parent

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/09/10

How can we get better at talking to kids about sex? Karen chats with sexologist Jennifer Litner about her new online course for parents. Logan Pierce returns to discuss the term “nonbinary.” Audience member Jade shares their life experience of being polyamorous, gender nonconforming, and raising kids.Karen interviews sexologist Jennifer Litner about “Building Ease Talking About the Birds and the Bees,” a new e-course for parents and care-givers who want to create sex-positive home environments and

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41:57

Sex Lies

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/09/03

What lies about sex did you learn as a kid? Are they still with you today? Panelists discuss the lingering impact of childhood sex myths and answer audience questions. Storyteller Jessy Lauren Smith shares a tale of dating as a queer adult. Panel discussion with relationship coach Tazima Parris, therapist Brandon Hunter-Haydon, kinkster Mksthingshappin, and host Karen Yates, recorded live at our March 2019 showStory from Jessy Lauren Smith on growing up religious and dating as a queer adult,

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41:51

DIY Gangbang

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/08/27

Want to host your own gangbang? Storyteller Alan Colorado offers some helpful hints on what NOT to do. Karen interviews therapist Carrie Jameson on how to hear “no” from a partner. Logan Pierce returns for another installment of “What’s Up With That?” Plus, Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound.Karen interviews therapist Carrie Jameson on handling rejection and how to move forward in the conversation, from our Dec. 2019 live showSex educator Logan Pierce returns to talk about the word “transgender” and

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40:32

4 Steps to Ask for What You Want in Bed

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/08/20

Wouldn't it be amazing to get what you REALLY want? Even if it’s outside your relationship comfort zone? Sex coach Caitlin V Neal, educator Ren Grabert, kinkster Mksthingshappin and host Karen Yates discuss and role-play how to ask for what you want with a partner. Plus a sexy song from comedian-musician Matt Griffo, and Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound.Panelists discuss and role-play how to ask for new sexy stuff with a partner in four parts: The Prep, The Ask, The Negotiation, The Takeaway

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40:53

Sensation Liberation

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/08/13

Liberate your senses! This episode we give you easy exercises to wake up your body sexually, a sexy story, and discuss gender terms in depth.Karen’s interview from our live show (Feb. 2020) with Dr. Pia Holec about desire discrepancy in couples. Dr. Pia offers us a challenge of self-touch -- did you try it? Let us know what you discovered!Chicago leatherworker Emma Alamo tells a story about losing her dick virginity from our May 2019 show. In a new segment, WHAT’S UP WITH THAT?, we talk about terms

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41:05

Getting Laid During COVID, Part 2: Long-Term...

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/08/06

Are you and your partner both working from home? Maybe with kids underfoot? How's your libido been? Our panelists Tazima Parris, Matthew Amador, and Sarah Sloane return to talk about sex in long-term relationships during the COVID pandemic. Plus the story of one sexy afternoon at Burning Man from David, co-founder of OUTspoken, an LGBTQ storytelling series in Chicago. From our October 2018 live show at Constellation Chicago.Host Karen Yates closes the episode with a Sermon on the Pubic Mound

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43:49

Getting Laid During COVID, Part 1: Dating and Hooking Up

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/07/27

How has the pandemic affected your sex life? Host Karen Yates speaks with sex coach Tazima Parris, therapist Matthew Amador, and sex educator Sarah Sloane about practical tips for moving forward. Comedian-musician Amy Do performs a song from our September 2019 show, and we close with Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound on COVID and compassion, from March 2020, the last live show (for now!). Part 2: COVID's impact on long-term relationships on the next episode. Links:Safer Sex and COVID-19 (NYC

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The Wild & Sublime Podcast Trailer - extended

Wild & Sublime ·

2020/07/14

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