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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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42:41

Bringing Sexy Back: Feb Live Show Pt 1

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/03/24

Let’s bring sexy back in 2022. But how? Host Karen Yates and panelists discuss changes in sex and dating during the pandemic, plus music, and a storyteller shares a tale of an afternoon hookup gone wrong in our first stage show since 2020, recorded live at Hungry Brain in Chicago.In this episode:Tazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor for WomenMatthew Amador - Sex-positive psychotherapistMksthingshappin - kink and relationship coachMatt Griffo - comedian-musicianLily Be - Stoop Style

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16:51

Bonus Episode: Fat Shame

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/03/17

Panelists respond to a listener who feels shame after gaining weight and doesn’t want to be touched by a long-term partner.In this episode:Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworkerJason Best - Kink-aware therapist & founder of Best TherapiesPeter Navarro - Sex-positive and somatic-oriented therapistNeed a good read? Check our our recs on Bookshop!Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is a somatic sex educator who works

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45:34

Asexual adventure with Lily Be

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/03/10

Asexuality - it's not what you think. Storyteller Lily Be shares how pegging, a bunch of unfulfilling relationships, and a late-night Reddit deep-dive helped her realize she’s asexual — which also brought her closer to her mother.In this episode:S2E55: Best Erotic StoryS2E4: Your True Sexual Self (Sarah Sloane discusses asexuality)Stoop Style StoriesNeed a good read? Check our our recs on Bookshop!Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is a somatic

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48:08

Creating Consent Culture with Marcia Baczynski and...

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/02/24

Karen interviews Erica Scott and Marcia Baczynski, authors of “Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators” about the expansive possibilities of collaborative consent.In this episode:Creating Consent Culture Marcia Baczynski: Asking for What You WantGet their book on Bookshop!Cuddle PartyWant to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is a somatic sex educator who works in-person with couples in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and

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17:00

Bonus Ep: Hookup Communication

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/02/17

In this sneak peek from the Patreon member feed, panelists answer a listener question about communicating and having better sex in a hookup setting.In this episode:Clark Hazel - Individual & couples therapist at Best Therapies Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworkerHeather Shannon - Certified sex therapistS2E25 - Betty Martin interviewWant to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is a somatic sex educator who works in-person with

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40:00

Eavesdropping: kink misconceptions

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/02/10

In a new Eavesdropping conversation, sex coach Tazima Parris asks Karen about misconceptions of beginning kinksters, and the ways kink can be used to reframe and heal from negative life experiences.In this episode:Tazima Parris - Sex coachS1E10 - Carrie Jameson on developing kink-positive guidelines for therapistsFind more about kink and relationships on our Bookshop reading list!Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is a somatic sex educator who works

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48:16

Sexual Healing with Caffyn Jesse

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/01/27

We’re back with a new season! Karen talks with somatic sex educator and prolific author Caffyn Jesse about somatic sex therapy as a way to heal from trauma and expand your pleasure capacity in all parts of life.In this episode:Caffyn Jesse - Somatic Sex EducatorEthics for OutlawsInstitute for the Study of Somatic Sex EducationSomatic Sex Educators AssociationAssociation for Sexological BodyworkersFind Caffyn’s books on our Bookshop page!Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting

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42:23

Remix! A sex-positive sampler

Wild & Sublime ·

2022/01/06

We’re kicking off the new year with a sampler of segments you may have missed from past episodes. Guests discuss common medications with sexual side effects; nonbinary identities; and techniques for climbing out of a sex rut – plus, Karen’s Sermon on reminders to self for moving through relationship anxiety. We’re taking two weeks off and coming back with a whole new season!In this episode:Ren Grabert - S2E22: Are Your Meds Messing with Your Sex Life?Panel - S2E2: Bust Out of Your Sex Rut (ft. Jason

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18:10

Best Erotic Story

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/12/30

"Kink helped me find who I am." Storyteller Lily Be shares how becoming a Domme helped her get over a bad breakup and discover her own sexual identity in a powerful story from one of our live shows.In this episode:Lily Be - StorytellerS2E4 - Your True Sexual SelfAre you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you regular bonus content and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch!Yes, there’s merch! Check out our new tees and accessories. You too can be wild

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52:14

2021 Most Downloaded! What Open Relationships Can...

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/12/23

What kind of relationships do you want to make? Our most downloaded episode of 2021 is a real conversation for ALL relational styles. Ethical nonmonogamists discuss relationship structures, communication skills, trust, jealousy, and the work of getting to know ourselves. Plus Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound on sexual abundance.In this episode:Gabrielle SmithCooper BeckettMaile of #openThe Ethical Slut - and more sex book recs!Want to level up your sex-positive patronage? The Afterglow brings you

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40:40

Eavesdropping: Masturbation ruts

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/12/16

Do you feel stuck in the same pattern whenever you masturbate? How can you reset and start to form a healthy masturbation practice? In this latest Eavesdropping ep, Sex writer Jera Brown sparks an impromptu convo with Karen on understanding and getting unstuck from masturbation habits that aren’t bringing us joy.In this episode:Jera Brown - Sex and relationship writer, fetish providerS2E3: Masturbation and Mindful Erotic Practice with captain snowdonJoseph Kramer’s work on changing how we watch

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18:39

Are you polysaturated?

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/12/09

How can you tell when you’ve got enough partners? (But what if the new person you’ve just met is *really* cute?) Panelists respond to a listener question on avoiding overcommitment and burnout while living a nonmonogamous life.In this episode:Matthew Amador - Sex-positive psychotherapistHeather Shannon - Sex therapistMksthingshappin - Kink & relationship coach Get more wild, more sublime... The Afterglow brings you regular bonus content and goodies! Our newest member benefit: 10% off all W&S

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20:55

Working through pre-sex anxiety

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/12/02

A listener asks what to do about feeling anxious before sex with a new partner. Panelists offer techniques to get present, reframe spinning thoughts, and set the scene for pleasure.In this episode:Erica Washington - Sex-positive holistic mental health therapistElmo Painter-Edington - Queer somatic psychotherapistTazima Parris - Sex coach & pleasure mentorNeed more Wild & Sublime? The Afterglow brings regular bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies! New member perk: 10% off all W&S

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55:45

Receiving and Giving More Pleasure with Betty Martin...

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/11/25

Several recent conversations have touched on Betty Martin’s critical work with intimate communication and consent, so we’re revisiting our interview with Martin herself. Sex coach, former sex worker, and Wheel of Consent creator Betty Martin talks to Karen about her book, 40 years of touching people, and how you can practice giving and receiving pleasure.In this episode:Wheel of Consent video libraryRead a chapter of Betty’s new bookBuy it on BookshopWant more Wild & Sublime? The Afterglow

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51:14

Eavesdropping: Is suffering optional?

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/11/18

Do you avoid difficult conversations with partners, or leap right into the sticky stuff? In the second episode in our Eavesdropping series — unplanned, no-holds-barred conversations, beginning with a guest’s question for Karen — Brandon Hunter-Haydon asks, “What does it mean to choose pain over suffering?”In this episode:Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Intimacy coach & therapistMore on the Wheel of Consent - Hear our interview (S2E25)Want more Wild & Sublime? The Afterglow brings regular bonus

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50:52

Do you need a surrogate partner?

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/11/11

What exactly does a surrogate partner do? In a continuing exploration of sex work today, we hear from two professional surrogates about the intimate work of redressing trauma, dismantling unhealthy assumptions about sex, and helping clients move toward the relationships they want.In this episode:River Roaring - Surrogate partner, private coach & workshop facilitatorBrian Gibney - Surrogate partner and intimacy coachMore resources:Surrogate Partner CollectiveInternational Professional Surrogates

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23:50

"Should I leave my relationship?"

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/11/04

Is it time to exit an LTR that’s not working? How will you know? Panelists answer a listener question on getting out (or not), plus Karen’s Sermon on what keeps us stuck in situations we don’t want. In this episode:Heather Shannon - Sex therapistMatthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex and gender rebels Mksthingshappin - Kink & relationship coach Karen’s Steve Gadd YouTube rabbit hole:The full song, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul SimonDrummer Steve Gadd demonstrates the introDrummer

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50:40

Sex work, an overview

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/10/28

What is sex work? Who is doing it? Two therapists who focus on sex worker support discuss stigma, community, the “whorearchy,” and the ways legal structures like SESTA-FOSTA harm sex workers while claiming to help society.Are you a sex worker? Do you want to join the sex worker support group? The Sex Worker Support Group is an affirming support group for individuals 18+ who identify currently or previously as sex workers, including but not limited to work in phone sex, escorting, camming, sugaring,

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8:40

Coming out as queer

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/10/21

Has your identity shifted? Do you want to… tell anyone about it? Panelists answer a listener question on the value and meaning of coming out as queer (or as anything!).In this episode:Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebelsElmo Painter - Somatic psychotherapistBrandon Hunter-Haydon - Psychotherapist and intimacy coachJoin The Afterglow for more Wild & Sublime goodies! Through the end of Nov 2021, $10/mo members and beyond get a brand-spanking-new Wild & Sublime

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42:08

Polyamory Q&A: poly-mono, solo poly, couple rules,...

Wild & Sublime ·

2021/10/07

Panelists answer listener questions about polyamorous relationships: Living together during COVID (then not), solo poly dating, and rules vs. boundaries with partners. In this episode:Erica Washington - Clinical and Holistic Mental Health TherapistPeter Navarro - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Dance/Movement TherapistJason Best - Sex positive therapist & founder of Best TherapiesThe Ethical Slut? Opening Up? Books mentioned in the episode are available on our Bookshop page!Want

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