Tag Archives for " desire "

Sex Gets Real 232: Fantasies of harm, book lists, & political pleasure

Listener questions on destroying a pussy, pleasure, and book lists. Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed for the Supreme Court the day I recorded this, so we start there. Howard Zinn’s op-ed from 2005 speaks loudly to where we are today. And I read Monica Raye Simpson’s letter to SisterSong followers today because it is more eloquent […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 7, 2018

Sex Gets Real 231: Sensuality discovered with Ev’Yan Whitney

Ev’Yan Whitney on sensuality, the erotic, and body hair I’ve followed Ev’Yan on Instagram for quite a while and been enchanted by the ways she shares and expresses herself there. As soon as she said yes to being on the show, I was excited. We talk about sensuality and how Ev’Yan struggled with the ways […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 30, 2018

Sex Gets Real 230: Pickup artists & the classics with Donna Zuckerberg

Donna Zuckerberg on pickup artistry, Red Pill, and the classics The last Harvard University Press book I had a chance to review for the show was “About Abortion” by Carol Sanger, which was such a spectacular experience. So, I was incredibly excited when HUP sent me a copy of Donna Zuckerberg’s new book, “Not All […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 23, 2018

Sex Gets Real 229: Pleasure and reproductive justice with Monica Raye Simpson

Listener questions, pleasure, and reproductive justice with Monica Raye Simpson of SisterSong. DeeLo wrote in with an a-ha moment around Hannah Gadsby’s “Nanette” and something I said a few weeks ago. Yay bodies and rewriting stories. Julie wanted to offer some thoughts around mindfulness, anxiety, PTSD, and working with a professional after hearing Dr. Lori […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 16, 2018

Sex Gets Real 228: Men’s body trust and masculinity with Aaron Flores

Pleasure can be complicated, hunger can feel like a betrayal, but our bodies were built for pleasure and it’s time for you to reconnect with what it means to feel good, to prioritize what brings you delight and joy, and to unpack the old stories that keep you stuck in shame and guilt. My new […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 9, 2018

Sex Gets Real 227: Better sex through mindfulness with Dr. Lori Brotto

Have you been feeling stuck in your relationship, frustrated with your body, or totally disconnected from your pleasure & desire? One-on-one coaching spots are available in my private practice and rates are going up January 1st, 2019, so now is the perfect time to book a discovery call and learn more about how coaching might […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 2, 2018

Sex Gets Real 226: Period sex, who we find sexy, and #NotAllMen

What if period sex is awful? How can we find different kinds of people sexy? And why so many men feel attacked when people talk about…well, men. There was a little change of plan at the last minute, which means this week I’m fielding a bunch of your emails. Want to hear your question read […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 26, 2018

Sex Gets Real 225: Stella Harris helps us when we’re tongue tied

Have you been feeling stuck in your relationship, frustrated with your body, or totally disconnected from your pleasure & desire? One-on-one coaching spots are available in my private practice and rates are going up January 1st, 2019, so now is the perfect time to book a discovery call and learn more about how coaching might […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 19, 2018

Sex Gets Real 224: Entering the friendzone & male submission

What even is the friendzone, how can a man come to terms with his submissive desires, and questioning desirability politics. This week it’s just you and me before we have another tsunami of awesome guests. First up, Angela wrote in with a question about friendzones. Why are they even a thing? Why did her friend […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 12, 2018

Sex Gets Real 223: Virgie Tovar on fat dating, boundaries, misogyny, & diets

Dating. Sex. Boundaries. Fat bodies. Virgie Tovar must be here! Virgie Tovar always makes me think and this chat is no exception. Holy smokes I love Virgie’s brain, and she is going to take us into some BIG feels. Let’s talk about dating while fat. Let’s talk about misogyny and sexism. Let’s talk about access […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 5, 2018

Sex Gets Real 222: Sarah Thompson on body trust, pleasure, and non-binary identity

Do you struggle to say no without over-explaining? Do you feel hurt when people you love set boundaries that disappoint you? Are you looking for ways to stop apologizing and to start taking up more space? Well, Take Up Space, my online boundaries workshop, is now available on demand. Grab your spot today.  Body trust, […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 29, 2018

Sex Gets Real 221: Andy Izenson on alternative justice, resilient relationships, & masculinity

Radical love, resilient community, and never being discarded with Andy Izenson I am so excited by this week’s chat with Andy Izenson. I first saw Andy speak several years ago at a closing panel for Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit, and I was in awe. You’ll see why when you tune into our rich conversation. After […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 22, 2018

Sex Gets Real 220: Body trust. Trans sex woes. Self-harm scars.

A passionate lover. Body trust. Trans sex woes. Self-harm scars. Hello from Portland! I am here for BeNourished’s Reclaiming Body Trust Intensive and it is hitting me hard. I’m still processing so much, and while I talk about the experience a bit this week on the show, I have some REALLY JUICY TIDBITS about trauma, […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 15, 2018

Sex Gets Real 219: Painful anal, a husband who says she’s “too fat”, & confronting resentment

Intersex-inclusive language. Resentment in relationships. Questions from YOU! I am loving answering your questions this summer, and I’m so glad I’m getting a chance to get caught up on the backlog. Resentment is something that comes up a lot in my coaching practice. People tend to harbor all kinds of resentment without realizing it. A […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 8, 2018

Sex Gets Real 218: Tender masculinity, condom expiration dates, & Dommes who receive

Tender masculinity, condom expirations, and your questions answered. I recently came across an article called “In Praise of Tender Masculinity, the New Non-Toxic Way to Be a Man” by terra loire. You know I adore examining the ways gender show up in pop culture and the stories it teaches all of us about how to live […]

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  • Dawn
  • July 1, 2018