Dom & sub Dynamics Free Kink & BDSM Education Summit - Bonus
American Sex
Amazing news! Registration is now open for the FREE Dom/sub Dynamics Virtual Summit! Reserve your free spot here: The Rundown 4-day online BDSM conference, free! 5 sessions per day + supplemental class tools & materials April 8-11th 2024 Watch live (no student cameras so you can attend anonymously) -OR- stream recordings of the classes you want to take within 24 hours Some of the educators: Midori, Luna Matatas, Evie Lupine, TheDutchy, Miriam Green from Wicked Grounds, Princess Rara from Pink Kink Podcast, Marla Rene-Stewart, Justine Cross, Loving BDSM, D/s...
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What's a Kinky Switch? w/ Queen Ana Blue - 213
American Sex
Curious about the role of a switch in kink & BDSM? Some say switches are really just confused doms or subs that haven’t figured out their true identity yet. Others believe they’re less skilled and aren’t as dedicated to exclusively topping or bottoming. In this episode, Queen Anas Blue busts these myths and gets deep into the switchy nitty-gritty. Some of the topics we cover: Switching styles & traits Switch erasure Switch drop Challenges cis men face embracing their switchy side Overcoming switch imposter syndrome & more Guest Bio – Queen Ana...
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Introducing Holly Randall Unfiltered – Adriana Chechik on Her Wild Career
American Sex
Are you a fan of adult entertainment? Then, you've got to listen to one of our favorite podcasts: Holly Randall Unfiltered. In this sample from Holly's show, the iconic performer Adriana Chechick joins Holly for an interview that shows Adriana's MANY sides! You’ll hear about her upbringing in foster care, her honest reflections on career regrets, and why she finds gangbangs empowering. Adriana will surprise you with her brutally honest insight on a storied career that brought her so much fame, and why she has decided to leave it all behind. Holly Randall Unfiltered is available anywhere you...
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Fluid Relationships vs. Polyamory with Kate Loree - 212
American Sex
Ever felt confined by the choice of monogamy or polyamory? What options lie between those two ends of the spectrum? And what happens if what’s right for you changes over time? Sex- positive psychotherapist Kate Loree joins Sunny to talk about navigating and customizing fluid relationship dynamics. Some of what’s covered: The significance of intention in customizable relationships Anxiety & Jealousy in non-monogamy Parenthood & fluid relationships Honesty in relationship dynamics Mindfulness & communication Couple’s privilege Fluid relationships vs...
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Kink Education Freestyle Reddit Edition - Sunny Megatron 211
American Sex
Host, Clinical Sexologist & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron Is back for a third installment of free-style BDSM education. This time she weighs in on BDSM reddit. Topics discussed: Am I a bad sub for not liking pain or degradation? What’s a praise kink? When Is humiliation play healthy and when is it detrimental? Where & how to find 1-on-1 BDSM instruction and “exploratory sessions” for kink newbies? How can I safely do breath play to the point of passing out? New partner advice: Is this how TPE and CNC works? Or is this a red flag? ...
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Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships with Megan Bhatia - Ep 210
American Sex
Relationships, at their core, are about relating – with other people, our surroundings, our past, our future. But the truth is, most of us kinda suck at it! Enter the spiral of emotional dysregulation… In this episode, Megan Bhatia gets right to the juicy center of relating and its role in safety, power dynamics, and agreements in our relationships. Some of what we cover: Recognizing & managing emotional dysregulation Head knowledge vs. embodied knowledge Jealousy in non-monogamy Creating safety in our relationships for "No" Navigating feelings of rejection ...
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Body Fluid Fetish & Fantasy with Luna Matatas - 209
American Sex
Have you ever wondered why we eroticize certain bodily fluids but consider others disgusting? Luna Matatas dives into the why and how behind body fluid fetish & fantasy Find out if squirt is really pee plus learn creative ideas for squirt play. Discover why people are into golden showers– is it humiliation? Dominance? Something else? Learn how to explore piss play safely and some surprising things about diaper play (nope, they aren’t only for adult babies). We also talk spit, tears, sweat, lactation, snot jobs, tips for negotiating fluid play with a partner, and more. Guest Bio –...
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BONUS Introducing: Erotic Short Stories "The High-Class Escort"
American Sex
We’re excited to introduce you to another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network called, . (Yes, the audio is NSFW so choose your listening time & place accordingly!) If you’re a fan of erotica and looking for a place to indulge in your wildest fantasies, then you need to listen to Erotic Short Stories. Each week, Mia will tell you a sensual story in a silky-smooth voice that will surely get you in the mood. Check out more wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mental Health & Polyamory with Kate Loree - 208
American Sex
Sex-positive psychotherapist, Kate Loree joins us to talk about managing mental health within polyamory and consensual non-monogamy -- specifically how mood and personality disorders like anxiety, depression, BPD, NPD, etc., can impact these relationships. According to NAMI one in five American adults experienced mental illness in 2020. When we combine this with consensual non-monogamy (CNM), things can become even more complex. As Kate points out, CNM tends to poke at unresolved attachment injuries more than is typical in monogamous relationships plus polyamory involves more people...
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Ask Yourself About Consent with Kitty Stryker - 207
American Sex
As a culture, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of consent. It’s discussed in schools, on TV shows, and in popular media. But through this mainstreaming of consent, we’ve also lost some important nuance along the way. This conversation with Kitty Stryker is all about that nuance. From the complexities of consent within various power dynamics to the ways it shows up in every relationship, consent situations seem to be everywhere. Kitty lays down frameworks to help us reevaluate our personal relationships with consent and use what we learn to strengthen our bonds with...
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Kink & BDSM stigma is alive and well in the mainstream, in our own communities, and even in professional/academic spheres. In episode 191 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron busts some of the most common kink myths + provides clinical & academic resources for therapists, academics, and skeptical naysayers. She deconstructs the following kink & BDSM myths:
- Kink is always sexual and platonic kink does not exist
- Kink is considered abnormal by psychologists & the scientific community
- There's a dramatic difference between academic/clinical understanding of kink (that's always more accurate) and BDSM community education
- Dark age play aka sexual littles' play is abusive and reenacting pedophilia
- Kink practitioners engage in unhealthy self-harm by proxy and/or glorify abuse
- Kinks are caused by unresolved trauma … and more!
Sunny Megatron Bio
Sunny Megatron is an award-winning BDSM & Certified Sexuality Educator, Certified Relationship Coach, and media personality. She’s the host and executive producer of the Showtime original television series, SEX with Sunny Megatron, plus co-hosts AASECT Award-winning American Sex Podcast and Open Deeply Podcast. Sunny was also named XBIZ Sexpert of the Year 2021 and is Editor-in-Chief of Zipper Magazine.
Known for her one-of-a-kind build-your-own-adventure approach to sex, kink & relationships, Sunny coined the BDSM community catch-phrase, Kink is Customizable™. In her sell-out workshops, her unique brand of “edutainment” seamlessly combines her humorous lecturing style, interactive exercises, and the latest sexuality research. Sunny’s passion is helping others overcome shame and find power through play and pleasure. Currently, she’s working on her first book, “Customizable Kink: A Strategic Guide to Adult Play.”
Episode 191 Links
- Sunny Megatron website https://sunnymegatron.com/
- Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron?
- Sunny Megatron Twitter https://twitter.com/sunnymegatron
- Sunny Megatron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunnymegatron/
- ZipperMagazine.com https://zippermagazine.com/
- Science of BDSM Research Team https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/
- Tell Me What You Want Dr. Justin Lehmiller https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0776PYDNM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WFW3MV22QFGNPEMR6T4F
- Sex and Psychology Podcast https://www.sexandpsychology.com/podcasts/
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) https://www.sexscience.org/
- TASHRA -THE ALTERNATIVE SEXUALITIES HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE https://www.tashra.org/
- CARAS - The Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities https://www.carasresearch.org/
- AASECT - The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists https://www.aasect.org/
- Sexual Health Alliance Kink Informed Certification Program for Therapists & Care Professionals https://sexualhealthalliance.com/kink-informed-certification-program
- Why Good Sex Matters Book by Nan Wise, PhD https://www.amazon.com/dp/1328451305/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_tPnCFb0FAF4R5
- Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose, Leigh Cowart https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08RYPSNVB&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CG15B6Z43TYVFCDDPA3V
- Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, by Stewart Brown, M.D. & Christopher Vaughan https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B001SCK720&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_VCMYS78KPC9ENVJTX9K7
- The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment, Jack Morin Ph.D. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B009YJYEKK&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FMT1SPK6QAABA7EYYKGX
- Woodhull Sexual Freedom Foundation
- 2018 Research, Littles: Affects and Aesthetics in Sexual Age-Play (“Download” unlocks the free PDF) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12119-018-09580-5
- Why You Need BDSM's "Prime Directive" By Mollena Williams-Haas https://zippermagazine.com/why-you-need-bdsms-prime-directive/
- Romancing the Shadow: Challenging Limiting Beliefs Through Kink- Midori https://zippermagazine.com/challenginglimiting-beliefs-through-kink/
Prior Related Episodes
- Therapeutic Kink With Andrea Glik – Ep 189 https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Therapeutic-Kink
- Attachment Styles With Aida Manduley – Ep 130 https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Attachement-Styles-Aida-Manduley/
- The Science Of Sexual Fantasy With Dr. Justin Lehmiller – Ep 74 https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Justin-Lehmiller-Sexual-Fantasy-Podcast/
- Kink Informed Therapists & Care Professionals W/ Midori – Ep 165 https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Kink-Certification-Midori/
- Geek Therapy With Nicki Line – Ep 155 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Geek-Therapy/
- Sex, Kink & Trauma W/ Jamila M. Dawson August Mclaughlin - Ep 173 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Sex-Bdsm-Trauma/
- Decriminalizing BDSM W/NCSF, National Coalition For Sexual Freedom – Ep 185 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Explicit-Prior-Permission-Ncsf-Podcast/
- Rethinking Kink With Kate Loree & Sunny Megatron – Ep 184 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Rethink-Kink-Podcast/
- BDSM Community Real Talk w/ Sunny Megatron & Kate Loree – Ep 188 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Bdsm-Community-Influence/
- Kink Education Freestyle w/ Sunny Megatron – Ep 172 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Bdsm-Education-Sunny-Megatron-Podcast/
- Kink Education Freestyle Part 2 w/Sunny Megatron – Ep 180 Https://Sunnymegatron.Com/Kink-Education-Sunny-Megatron-Podcast/
Additional Links
- Zipper Magazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zippermagdotcom/
- Zipper Magazine Twitter https://twitter.com/ZipperMagDotcom
- Zipper Magazine Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Zipper-Magazine-113123824749292
- Zipper Magazine Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFDRtDhukxyQ_9t-Xfo2-w
- Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com
- Sunny Megatron TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron
- Ken’s charity DnD game Mondays 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy
- American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp
- American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex
- Kink Academy Online BDSM Learning Library http://bit.ly/kinkacademy
- Sunny’s Free Kink Negotiation & Scene Planning Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/l/negotiationwb
Episode 191 Sponsor & Affiliate Discount Codes/Links
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- 30-day free trial of Dipsea Stories when you use code SUNNY http://dipseastories.com/sunny
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- Get up to 2 free months of podcasting service with Libsyn using this link https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SUNNY or use code SUNNY
- Hot & Healthy Erotic Humiliation recorded class https://gum.co/humiliationclass
- Prostate Play for Beginners (recorded class) from Sugar Baltimore https://www.sugartheshop.com/prostate-milking-for-beginners.html
- Sunny & Ken’s classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation
- 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts
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