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Music is one thing that can connect humanity, regardless of our culture or where we come from. Famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “Music is the universal language of mankind.”

October is a month of fun fall festivities, but did you know it is also National Kink Month? Although many people see kinks as a taboo subject, they are fairly popular in adult sex life. In one survey, nearly 50% of respondents expressed interest in kink, even if they hadn’t had the chance to explore it. Also, about one out of five adults (20%) regularly engage in role-playing and/or bondage and spanking.

In this episode, Jacqueline Frances joins Wendy to talk about the ins and outs of sex work as an entrepreneurial career, how patriarchy is a cheap trick, and why sex...

According to recent research American heterosexual sex lasts only 7. 3 minutes on average. What's the rush, people? If we compare sex to dining, Americans are the sexual equivalent of a fast food joint- an In-N-Out, if you will. Sex, like food, is supposed to be savored. It should be a four course meal. You don't just walk into a fancy restaurant and demand your main course. You take your time.

Dr. Peter Alilunas is an Associate Professor of Cinema Studies at the University of Oregon, where he teaches courses in film and media history and theory. Dr. Alilunas’s research investigates...

S2:E12 | Jan. 14, 2021 | 54 min. How do you start to sexually experiment without feeling like you've lost control of the situation? Midori, educator, sexologist, and author of...

 S2:E8 | Dec. 17, 2020 | 32 min. What happens when a person with disabilities expresses a desire to express their sexuality? Jimmy Olsson, director of Oscar-nominated short film Alive (2020),...

Does having a sex dream about a past lover bring up feelings of guilt and shame? Anne Hodder-Shipp, a dreamwork specialist, talks to Wendy about why dreams shouldn't be a catalyst for worry. Instead, Anne discusses the many ways observing dreams can be a source of personal growth and emotional healing. Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE, ACS, (she/they pronouns) is a multi-certified sex and relationships educator with professional training in breathwork and holistic dreamwork. She boasts a unique understanding of age-appropriate sex education, trauma-informed healing, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, and she brings a fun, friendly and sex-positive facilitation style to every session, group or event she hosts.

Physical touch is one of the most important aspects of intimate human relationships. A nice warm hug can feel like a refuge at the end of a hard day. A rub on the back from your favorite person can help ease feelings of nervousness.