Sluts & Scholars

This week features Misha Bonaventura. We talk about sex positive communities, sexy parties, being objectified, consent culture, and also- what is being slut secure?! Misha co-produces Bonobo Network with William Winters. Alongside William, she is passionate about supporting sex positive community and helping people create more pleasure for themselves. She teaches and consults individuals and communities to develop their consent culture with a harm reduction and transformative justice lens. Her private practice, Clearing Conversations, focuses on conflict resolution and communication coaching and she loves supporting the sex positive community of the Bay Area and beyond in creating sustainable, long-term relationship building.   Ad:  For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands   Misha: http://www.clearingconversations.com/   Come join us at the Bonobo Retreat https://www.bonoboretreat.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send q

 This week I am joined by porn performer, filmmaker, and artist Robby Apples. He shares how doing porn and psychedelic medicine helped him to heal his social anxiety. We also talk about what it is really like on set for male performers, overcoming insecurities, empowerment through self love, and why humans struggle with always wanting more, more, more! Also- can an apple a day really make you a porn star?    Ads:  All discounts: https://linktr.ee/slutsandscholars Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands Factor: Head to FACTORMEALS.com/sluts50 and use code sluts50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box   Robby: https://robbyapples.com/   Ask a Question here   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is

 Sarah Tomchesson, C.S.E. (she/her) advocates for sexual liberation through her work as a sex educator, sex toy evangelist and podcast host. Sarah has spent much of her career shaping legendary sex toy brands, including Pleasure Chest, Babeland, and Lovehoney. Currently she holds the position of Director of Marketing for the iconic Magic Wand brand. Sarah firmly believes in the power of pleasure as a healing tool. She is a certified sexuality educator and has been developing, programming, and presenting pleasure-based sex education nationwide since 2007. Sarah co-hosts the F*ck Yeah Podcast, which aims to disrupt harmful ideas about sexuality, intimate relationships, identity, parenthood, and more. She is also a mom and on the Board of Directors of SIECUS – Sex Ed for Social Change (siecus.org), the nation’s leading sex education policy non-profit. We answer some listener questions, talk about the famous Magic Wand, as well as: can you get addicted to your vibrator?    Research Discussed  Article about

Lisa Bloom Esquire is an attorney specializing in LGBTQ rights, Civil Rights, sexual harassment and assault cases. Daughter of famous civil rights attorney Gloria Allred, Lisa was raised to help everyday people in their fight for justice. Her firm, The Bloom Firm, continues to focus on fighting for victims of discrimination, harassment and abuse with compassion, as she is a survivor herself. She is also an author and media personality and has successfully represented many high profile celebrity cases, such as many of the brave Trump, Cosby, and Epstein survivors. TW: We will touch on topics related to consent, sexual assault, rape, and the civil court system. As always, please take care however you need to.   Ads:  Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands   Lisa Bloom: https://thebloomfirm.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts an

Rena Martine is a women's intimacy coach, former Sex Crimes Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County D.A.'s Office, and author of The Sex You Want: A Shameless Journey to Deep Intimacy, Honest Pleasure, and a Life You Love. Today we answer some listener Q and A’s about non-monogamy. Then, we have a discussion about force and submission fantasies and how to reconcile these desires with survivorship and empowerment. Ad: OSEA use promo code SCHOLARS10 FOR 10% off at  https://oseamalibu.com/collections/body-care?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032024_EVERGREEN_SLUTS+SCHOLARS   Ask a Q: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h4zUjetKy6m9OxJO2VQx9hPdFhPcN9UXwVxZ0IWGifM/edit   Rena: https://www.renamartine.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media,

Caitlin V is a sexologist and researcher who helps people gain confidence and improve sexual performance. For the past decade, Caitlin has empowered thousands of couples from more than 150 countries with her expert knowledge and scientific approach, which no doubt had some role in her YouTube channel reaching more than 450,000 subscribers and 65 million views in just 3 years of production. Caitlin is the creator of the Come When You Want Method for gaining ejaculatory control (without any pills or creams), “Legendary Lover”, a master course in unlocking the female orgasm, and the Female Ejaculation Blueprint. Today we talk about ejaculatory timing and control, erectile flow issues, body tension, “coregasms,” orgasms, and more!     Ads: Factor Meals: Head to FACTORMEALS.com/sluts50 and use code sluts50 to get 50% off   Caitlin V: www.youtube.com/caitlinv  www.caitlinvneal.com   Ask a Question Here!   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gma

Lilly Sparks is the Founder & CEO of afterglow, an ethical porn site designed to help women step into their sexual power. She creates porn you can learn from through sexy videos that are educational but still hot enough to masturbate to. Lilly is an entrepreneur addicted to creating positive change in the world, a believer in the power of shame-free pleasure. We talk about porn "addiction," how porn can be good for you, research on porn, what signifies ethical porn, eduporn, and some commonly searched spicy topics!   Ads:  afterglow: Get a free 7 day membership to afterglow with code xoscholars at bit.ly/xoscholars Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands     FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is a shame fre

Hey slutty scholars. I’m switching things up a bit today and bringing you a preview of a podcast that I think you’ll love. The podcast is called Sex Ed with DB and you may remember DB from a recent episode! So listen up for a little teaser from DB's podcast featuring a clip from one of her shows: The Ultimate Period Episode with Dr. Jen Gunter. In this episode, DB sits down with Dr. Jen Gunter, an OB-GYN and bestselling author, for the ULTIMATE period episode! Dr. Jen shares insights from her trilogy of books, including her latest release, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, emphasizing the importance of addressing misinformation and debunking myths surrounding reproductive health. She also highlights the need to challenge stigma and shame associated with menstruation and advocates for gender equality in healthcare.   Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB   FOLLOW US 

Ally Iseman is a leader and organizer within the sex+ Lifestyle community, serving on the leadership board of one of LA’s most distinguished play parties. As a concierge sexual wellness guide for couples and individuals curious to explore healthy non-monogamy, she offers private guidance, eco-luxury retreats, and online courses and resources through her company Passport 2 Pleasure.    Ask an anonymous question that may be featured on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h4zUjetKy6m9OxJO2VQx9hPdFhPcN9UXwVxZ0IWGifM/edit Ally: https://www.passport2pleasure.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is a shame free educational podcast made for your entertainment and informational desires only. The podcast, any opinions we share, and any resources including social

Tune in for a deep chat about psychedelic research, psychedelic assisted therapies, trauma healing, and more! Our guest Elowyn Samadhi, PhD (she/they) is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. She works in private practice and at Sage Integrative Health, a holistic psychedelic clinic in the Bay Area. Elowyn served as an independent rater for the Phase II and III MAPS MDMA trials for 4 years and began providing post-IV ketamine integration in 2015 at Mass General Hospital. She completed ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training with Polaris Insight Center and the MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy training. She also completed the UC-Berkeley Psilocybin Advanced Facilitator Training under the mentorship of Dr. Susana Bustos and is qualified to provide legal psilocybin services in Oregon. Dr. Samadhi serves as lead psilocybin therapist for the UCSD phantom limb pain clinical trial and has trained several of the co-therapists. She has guest lectured f

Melissa and Wayne have been non-monogamous since day one of their 20 year relationship. They are married and doing life in Los Angeles with their five children & together they are the Creator & Co-Creator of Shades of Non-Monogamy- a supportive resource for folks who are curious about, exploring or actively navigating non-monogamy. Shades is also a curator of non-monogamous & BIPOC-centered community spaces and events. Their vision is for everyone to experience and keep pleasurable, joyful and fulfilling relationships of ALL types, including with self, with others and in community; encouraging emotional, relational and sexual freedom.      Ads Dipsea: For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands Factor Meals: Head to FACTORMEALS.com/sluts50 and use code sluts50 to get 50% off   Shades: https://www.shadesofnonmonogamy.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholar

Brittany and Ryan Ostofe are a married couple who have been together for over a decade and they host the podcast The Laughing Couple. With their #1-ranked podcast, they have become trusted voices in discussing the challenges and joys of marriage, parenthood, and relationships. They also recently founded TEME, a modern sexual wellness and education company dedicated to transforming the way individuals and couples approach intimacy. We have an honest chat about the decision to have children, how having kids affects your relationship, intimacy and parenting, connection, and more! Ads:  Couply:  https://couply.page.link/afternoondelight     The Laughing Couple: https://www.thelaughingcouple.com/   TEME: https://loveteme.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It

This week I am welcoming Melanie Cristol. Named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Women of 2022, Melanie is the inventor of Lorals, the world’s first oral sex undies. Designed to look and feel like silk lingerie, Lorals combine fashion with material science, utilizing 700% multi-directional stretch at just six hundredths of a millimeter of thickness. As Founder & CEO of Lorals, Melanie holds multiple United States & international patents and has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, and countless other top-tier media outlets. Prior to creating and patenting Lorals, Melanie studied Sociology at Columbia University and received her JD from Columbia Law School. She worked as a healthcare and consumer products attorney and was part of the legal team that secured gay marriage rights for the western United States.    Ads: Iroha: Check out the iroha SVR now! https://usstore.iroha-tenga.com/delightss Live Show: https://adlive.eventbrite.com/   FOLLOW

Use code sands to get 50% off the yearly pass https://beducate.me/pd2406-sands  In this episode, I interview Danielle Bezalel, MPH, aka DB. She is the Creator, Executive Producer, and Host of the Sex Ed with DB podcast, a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. Danielle earned a Master of Public Health with expertise in sexuality, sexual, and reproductive health from Columbia University. We talk about the current state of sex education in the US, some staggering statistics, and DB's mastubration research. Tune in to hear about what a Magic Wand a day can do for you! Ads: Beducated: Use code sands to get 50% off the yearly pass https://beducate.me/pd2406-sands  Live Show:  https://adlive.eventbrite.com/ FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Slut

Gina Gutierrez is an empathy-driven entrepreneur with her sights set on reimagining and prioritizing female pleasure. As the co-founder at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content, she’s passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness s is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, she’s ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers. Tune in for a chat about audio erotica, porn for women, and research about the importance of the brain, fantasy, and imagination when it comes to pleasure and sex.   Live Show: https://adlive.eventbrite.com/ Ad: For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories,

Hope you had a lovely hoe-liday! Our first episode of 2024 features Sara Ramirez of Adnet Media (aka XBIZ). Sara Ramirez has been a cornerstone of the adult industry since 2001, bringing over twenty years of passion, expertise, and leadership to the field. As Associate Publisher at Adnet Media (XBIZ), Sara has steered two of the industry's key publications, XBIZ Premiere and Sexual Health, for 15 years with a visionary's eye and an unwavering commitment to the community she serves. We talk about what XBIZ is/ does, who it serves, and all of the awesome events that they host.  We also discuss current trends in pleasure product retail, AI, and the upcoming Vibe Show.    - Afternoon Delight- Live Podcast Show: https://adlive.eventbrite.com/ - Vote for me for Sexpert of the Year! https://xbizawards.xbiz.com/polls/XA24-25.php - Vibe Show is happening on January 12th and 13th . Go to vibeshow.com and use my code NICOLH - XBIZ Show:  https://www.xbizshow.com/ X3 https://www.x3.show/ FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagra

Sydney Harris is a sexuality educator, artist, and writer. In early 2020, she founded the sex education website/social media page, Clitoriscious, where she has amassed an audience of almost 70K. Sydney also created the podcast, Clit Talking, where she connects with guests/experts to chat about sexuality, mental health, bodies, and lots more. Recently, she has started a new social media page/podcast named "Awe", where she creates informative posts and discussions involving the broader topics of mental health, spirituality, sexuality, and art. Sydney hopes to continue to educate the masses and explore topics that expand minds and hearts through the works of Clitoriscious and Awe. In this episode we talk about the clitoris (and why we love her!), spirituality and sex, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Bipolar Disorder. Tune in for a vulnerable chat!     The Live Event: https://adlive.eventbrite.com/   Ads: https://www.flure.com/   Sydney: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWI3sayrKix/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Inst

Thomas Daily II is a passionate advocate for sexual positivity and personal growth. He has hosted more than 100 events, workshops, and retreats and has witnessed the incredible impact of intentional human connection on personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being. His ability to create a safe and supportive environment empowers participants to explore their vulnerabilities, shatter barriers, and forge deep connections. We talk about his journey into pleasure liberation, play/ sex parties, and how to own your desires.    Live Event!!! https://adlive.eventbrite.com/   NOCD: Go to NOCD.com to book a free 15-minute call.   Major Tom: https://www.consciousplay.net/ FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is a shame free educational podcast made for your entertainmen

Dr. Evelin Molina Dacker, MD is a Latinx-American, sex-positive Family Medicine physician. She applies her integrative and holistic approach to sexuality medicine, women’s health, preventative care, consent education and teaching. She is active in creating a safe space for LGBTQIA youth and adults and helping people through illness, trauma, and life transitions towards finding balance and joy. She incorporates a multidisciplinary approach with principles of gratitude and pleasure to support her patients in creating their own wellness.  Evelin has a special interest in reframing and re-educating people on Sexually Transmitted Infections. She sees our relationship with STIs as a metaphor for the fear and shame we have around our sexuality. As a practicing physician, this is encountered in her everyday healing. Her clinical and scientific knowledge, along with her lived experience as a Latinx, queer person, have given her a unique perspective that is beyond the Academic. Dr. Molina Dacker was awarded as the 20

Dr. Emily Jamea is a sex and relationship therapist and she has helped thousands of people create connection and cultivate passion. When she's not seeing clients, Emily researches the relationship between flow and sexual satisfaction. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, The BBC, NBC, and more. Emily hosts the popular Love & Libido podcast, writes columns for Healthy Women and Psychology Today, and posts across all the social media channels @dremilyjamea. Her book, Anatomy of Desire (Flatiron), will be released in 2024. Today we talk about flow state- what is it, how to get into it, and how it impacts sexual and relational satisfaction. We also discuss neurotransmitters in sex and relationships, control and its relationship to surrender, and so much more! Ads/ Discounts: OSEA: For a limited time, you can get 10% off with my code SCHOLARS at  https://oseamalibu.com/collections/skincare-sets-1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=112023_HolidayGift_SL