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Sex Gets Real 162: Carol Sanger and About Abortion

This week’s episode is very special to me. I want to thank all of the brave souls who responded to my call for abortion stories. To read their powerful words, scroll down to the bottom of this page. In fact, start there before you dive into this chat with Carol Sanger about her new book, “About […]

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  • Dawn
  • May 21, 2017

Sex Gets Real 161: Tell me about sex, grandma with Anastasia Higginbotham

I am constantly on the lookout for people who are doing amazing, inspiring, fun things in the world of sex and relationships. So, you just know I had to reach out to Feminist Press when I saw they were publishing a children’s book with the title, “Tell Me About Sex, Grandma.” And what better time […]

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  • Dawn
  • May 14, 2017

Sex Gets Real 160: Andre Shakti on polyamory and non-monogamy

Andre Shakti is BACK! She has a new project called I Am Poly and So Can You, and we go deep into non-monogamy and polyamory this week after geeking out over Erotic Film School. When did Andre figure out she was non-monogamous, what advice does she wishes existed when she was a teenager, and what […]

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  • Dawn
  • May 7, 2017

Sex Gets Real 159: Jaclyn Friedman on stealthing, sexual liberation, and why sexual assault awareness isn’t good enough anymore

This week Jaclyn Friedman is here. Known for her incredible work around sexual assault, sexual violence, consent, and sex education, it is a really intense discussion that I can’t wait for you to hear. We talk about sexual liberation and why sex positivity must include conversations around sexual violence if it hopes to achieve it’s […]

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  • Dawn
  • April 30, 2017

Sex Gets Real 157: Siouxsie Q on anti-porn legislation, polyamory, & sex magic

I am reading a devastating, lyrical book called “Abandon Me” by Melissa Febos. I’m desperately working to get her on the show soon to talk about her memoir (and her former work as a dominatrix). In the meantime, this week’s show is a fun, informative interview with Siouxsie Q. We dive into her work with […]

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  • Dawn
  • April 16, 2017

Sex Gets Real 156: Premature ejaculation, racist fetishes, & when a friend is raped

Some news about my personal life. I’m moving to Canada, FINALLY. Also, my Bartholin gland flared up – and I had to take my own advice around new ways to experience sex and touch when intercourse and masturbation were off the table for several weeks. Ugh. Bodies. This week’s show features a listener confession from […]

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  • Dawn
  • April 9, 2017

Sex Gets Real 155: Andrew Gurza on sex, disability, Orphan Black, & flirting

Andrew Gurza is here this week talking all about sex and disability. We geek out over Orphan Black, talk about his hashtag #diSAYbled, dive into body politics and ableism, and explore his experiences with sex and masturbation. It’s such a delightful conversation full of giggles and the kind of awkwardness and realness that I adore. […]

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  • Dawn
  • April 2, 2017

Sex Gets Real 154: Erotic Film School, making porn, & first time lesbian sex

This weekend I am in San Francisco attending Madison Young’s Erotic Film School. I’m learning how to make porn. YAY! If you want to see some of the behind the scenes pictures and videos of Andre Shakti and James Darling, all Patreon supporters at $1 or more will have access. It was fun to be […]

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  • Dawn
  • March 26, 2017

Sex Gets Real 153: Reid Mihalko on threesomes, polyamory, lesbian porn, and anti-oppression work

  Reid Mihalko is here this week and our conversation goes deep. We start by geeking out over Reid’s latest adventures into anti-oppression work, learning about emotional labor as a cis white guy, and he even tears up over just how important it is for dudes to level up in these spaces, even if it’s […]

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  • Dawn
  • March 19, 2017

Sex Gets Real 152: Bad condom tech, confessions, & nervous dating

  I am eyeball deep in the Explore More Summit. Day 5 is unfolding today (March 12th) and you can sign-up for the Explore More Summit here. It’s free and goes until March 17th. Anyway, because I’m so busy summiting, today is a nice and short hit it and quit it. First, I rant about a new […]

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  • Dawn
  • March 12, 2017

Sex Gets Real 136: Gay man having straight sex and ugly vulva lips

Hello, from Salt Lake City! Thanks for all of the feedback on last week’s episode, post-election. So many of you had so many thoughtful and kind things to say. I appreciate it more than you know. This week, I field questions about sissification and being a masculine dude who loves feminine things, a gay guy […]

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  • Dawn
  • November 20, 2016

Sex Gets Real 135: Fighting systems of oppression post-election

What a week. Between moving from DC to Salt Lake City and the U.S. election, I’ve had so many big emotions and huge feels. This week’s episode is a little different. It’s not everyday we have an election and a public response like the one that happened a few days ago. So, instead of a […]

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  • Dawn
  • November 13, 2016

Sex Gets Real 134: Mike Domitrz on creating a culture of consent and respect

One of the perks of my job is getting a chance to read a lot of books about sex, sexuality, kink, and relationships. Some are terrific, some are OK, but it’s always fun to learn new things and take on new perspectives. I recently had a chance to read Mike Domitrz’s new book, “Can I […]

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  • Dawn
  • November 6, 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