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Wednesday Words: Coming out to a religious family

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Sex’s Kid Sister asks: First, I just really want to thank you guys for all the advice and tips you give on your show. Conner Habib was amazing. I love him so much. I believe we are long lost twins. I would really […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 24, 2016

Sex Gets Real 123: Emily Nagoski talking pleasure, joy, & science

We all have those people that we admire to the point of fandom, and for me, one of those people is Emily Nagoski. Her work has had a deep impact on my personal life and my professional life. She single-handedly changed the way I work with clients who have low desire or libido they aren’t […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 21, 2016

Wednesday Words: Finding your voice after trauma

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Cindy asks: Hi Dawn, I’ve been catching up on old episodes and caught sight of the episode of Dylan leaving. (Haven’t heard it yet) I miss her already! I hope you continue on as strong as before. I wanted to try and […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 17, 2016

Sex Gets Real 122: Conner Habib talking consent & feminism

Conner Habib generously agreed to jump on the phone with me at the last minute for this week’s episode, and our conversation is incredibly political and philosophical in ways you don’t often hear on the show. This is my second time interviewing Conner and both times we’ve chatted, I’ve felt challenged and inspired to think […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 14, 2016

Sex Gets Real 121: Princess Kali on erotic humiliation and kink

There is something so delicious in talking about something that I have so little experience with. This week’s chat with Princess Kali is just that – a fun, playful talk about erotic humiliation, objectification, mastering kink, and being a Dominatrix. It’s rich, it’s approachable, and it’s terribly intriguing. Throughout the episode, Princess Kali drops truthbomb […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 7, 2016

Wednesday Words: Closeted gay & not sure how to date

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Closeted Gay Guy That Can’t Even asks: Let’s get down to business, Doc. I’m gay and not out, but every asks if I’m gay CONSTANTLY. I’m a virgin. A senior in high school. And I am an ArmyBrat, meaning that I move […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 3, 2016

Sex Gets Real 120: Trans fantasies, pegging, & dating a survivor

It’s just you and me this week. No guest. No interview. Just your questions and emails and me savoring every single one of them. We’re talking transsexual fetish sex, pegging, exploring sex with a partner who is a rape survivor, what it means to be bad at sex, Hollywood myths about how sex should look, […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 31, 2016

Wednesday Words: Defining vanilla and other sexy terms

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Anonymous asks: Just would like to say I love the podcast. I think you’re wonderful, Dawn. I found you on Spotify and I’m proud to say that I’ve listened to all your shows. It only took me a few weeks! I enjoy […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 27, 2016

Sex Gets Real 119: Andre Shakti on wrestling, fisting, and sex work

This week’s chat is one of my favorites. Andre Shakti is an absolute delight. The first time I saw her in person at Sex Down South last year, I was in complete awe. She is this vibrant, powerful force to be reckoned with, and when she said she’d come on the show I was completely […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 24, 2016

Sex Gets Real 118: Kaila Prins on pole dancing and burlesque

Body positivity is something I constantly bring up on the show – not only because it’s an important part of my own story, but because I’m constantly getting questions from listeners about their own body shame and struggles. That’s why I am so excited by this unapologetic and energizing look into pole dancing and burlesque […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 17, 2016

Wednesday Words: Can I stop the squirting?

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Squirter asks: I have never been a ‘squirter’ until recently. My new boyfriend is much larger than my ex. I think this may be the reason. I often wonder if this much squirting is too much. Let me set the stage… I […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 13, 2016

Sex Gets Real 117: TT Baum on coming out & sacred intimacy

A listener question sent me on a quest to find some folks who could share their coming out stories, specifically cis men, and that quest led me to TT Baum. Several colleagues had the most amazing things to say about him, and when we finally connected, I adored his calm energy and beautiful openness. This […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 10, 2016

Wednesday Words: How do I talk about herpes?

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Uncertain Uma asks: Loving the podcast and how you talk so openly about it all. I loved your recent discussion about STIs and wonder if you could dive into it a bit more. My question for you: I contracted genital herpes about […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 6, 2016