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Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Release Date: 09/17/2025

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

In this Best Of episode, we're talking all about how to have sex with confidence, from initiation to maybe even some domination. You'll hear clips from: GUEST DETAILS is a queer couples intimacy coach helping people build deeper connection, playful pleasure, and authentic desire. Follow on Instagram for tips, real talk, and tools to transform your intimate life. ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more...

What does the porn I watch say about me?

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

If I watch taboo porn, does that mean I want taboo sex? If I watch gay porn, does that mean I'm secretly gay and I just don't realize it? Today, DB breaks down a listener question so many of us have thought before in our lives: do my porn preferences reflect something about me? Let's break some myths and dive into what your porn-watching habits may or (probably) may not mean about your real-world preferences. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages,...

Eating Ass and Anal Fisting: Advanced Anal with Luna Matatas

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

The AMAZING Luna Matatas is back for another episode ALL ABOUT THE BOOTY! She brought us a 101 back in Season 13 (see below for a link to that episode), and now she's back to talk about the next steps. Anal fisting! Eating ass! And -- a trendy tattoo a bunch of cishet men are maybe now regretting, if internet lore is ever to be trusted? IN THIS EPISODE: Season 13's ; ; ! ABOUT OUR GUEST: is a Sex and Pleasure Educator with over 20 years of experience teaching sex and body liberation workshops. Luna has taught sexual wellness workshops internationally and locally with diverse...

How do I get invited to a play party? (Between Us)

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

We're back with another Between Us episode -- and this time, we're talking play parties! What is a play party? What are the expectations for going to one? Do you have to dive headfirst into an orgy? Do you have to show up in lingerie or nothing at all? And how do you get invited to one, anyway? This week, Cady S. Moore talks all about her experiences with play parties to help unravel the mystery for you! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Cady S. Moore, MPH is a queer, kinky, polyamorous, disabled, and neurodivergent sex educator and the foundress and CEO of Age of Sexploration, a sex education and coaching...

Yes, Mistress: Professional Domination Stories with Mistress Marley

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Buckle in for a wild one: today, DB talks with Mistress Marley all about her work as a professional Dominatrix! Hear what it's like to dominate clients for a living -- including stories aboput her most frequent requests, her biggest surprises, and one of her best clients of all time. Listeners, you're not going to be able to predict his story. If you're still out there, client, we cannot stop thinking about you. ABOUT OUR GUEST: is an award-winning Femdom educator, professional Dominatrix, entrepreneur, and the creator of the nationally recognized Goddess Brunch. Through her educational...

How do we find time for sex when we’re both so busy?

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

So we're supposed to have time for work, chores, figuring out dinner, maybe even having a family or friends, AND a sex life? In this economy? Let's talk about how to actually have sex with your sexual partner(s) even when you're juggling the jam-packed schedules of adulthood. And speaking of schedules: let's also talk about why scheduling sex is NOT a turn-off! ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just...

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Pussy with Shameless Sex's Amy Baldwin

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Last season, we had Amy Baldwin on to talk sucking dick. This season, we have her on to talk eating pussy! Join our new queen or oral to learn about everything cunnilingus. From tactics to busting myths to how to get out of your own head while receiving, this episode is your go-to guide for going down on vulvas. ABOUT OUR GUEST: is a sex and relationship coach, certified sex educator, co-host of the Shameless Sex podcast, two-time winner of the Sexpert of the Year award, lead educator for Uberlube, and co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique purepleasureshop.com,. To...

How long should it take to ejaculate -- and what actually counts as premature ejaculation?

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

You've definitely heard the term "premature ejaculation" -- but has anyone ever told you what it actually means? What constitutes "premature"? What's a normal amount of time it should take someone to ejaculate? And when should someone reach out to a healthcare provider if they think they mightr be experiencing premature ejaculations? Let's unpack this all, bust some myths, and lay down some actual definitions. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages,...

Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

What is a "gooner" and what do they have to do with so-called porn addictions? DB sits down with Dr. Nikky Prause, a clinical scientist and researcher who's written on everything from asexuality to penis size preference to compulsive sexual behavior. And we found her in a pretty interesting way... from a YouTube video that claims to be a look into a real gooner's life and struggles, all revolving around a porn addiction. Dr. Prause was a featured expert -- but what's her side of the story? IN THIS EPISODE: The YouTube video in question, ; Season 13 episode ; Dr. Prause's Medium article ;...

Should I give up on men?

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Can someone have a healthy sexual relationship with cis men... even if they don't want to give head? Even if they want to RECEIVE head but not give it? Even if they don't really want penetration at all? Or should they just give up on men altogether? In this episode, DB weighs in on this question -- and the answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think. Just like a lot of cis men are! ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No...

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In this episode, DB talks with Midori, a sex eduator and artist who focuses on domination and power play for anyone who identifies as a woman. What does femme domination look like -- and why can it be so intimidating to tap into? Learn to tap into your domme side with tips from Midori on how to get there, and why domming is often so much simpler and sweeter than people might think.

Guest Details

Midori (she/her) is an educator, artist, and provocateur reshaping how we understand kink, consent, and connection. For over three decades, she has inspired people around the world to explore desire with courage, curiosity, and a touch of mischief. Born in Japan and forged in 1990s queer San Francisco, she brings a multicultural perspective to topics like Shibari, power dynamics, and playful negotiation. Founder of ForteFemme and Consent Dojo, she trains mental health professionals, educators, and everyday people in kink expertise, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care, making learning both profound and delightful.

Event listing and all that Midori offers: https://planetmidori.com/
For great resources, class videos, live zoom events, and more : https://www.patreon.com/c/PlanetMidori
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