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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

Sex Gets Real 133: Whores of Yore on sex and porn through the ages

Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and prepare to be amazed. When Kate Lister, creator of Whores of Yore, agreed to come on the show, I did cartwheels. And it’s pretty evident why as you listen to this fascinating and hysterical episode all about the history of sex, porn, and sex work. Kinky Victorians […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 30, 2016

Sex Gets Real 132: Allison Moon on Girl Sex 101, pleasure, & tandem threesomes

When I think about my sex educator heroes, Allison Moon is one of the folks who has had a tremendous impact on the way I approach and talk about sexuality and sex. Her own journey through lesbian identity to queer identity is very reminiscent of my own, and her approachable and matter-of-fact methods of talking […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 23, 2016

Sex Gets Real 131: Jerome Stuart Nichols on his lube The Butters

I’m sure you heard on last week’s show, but I’m reminding you again. I want YOUR voice as part of the new podcast intro. All you have you to do is call 747-444-1840 and say “You’re listening to Sex Gets Real with Dawn Serra.” BOOM! This week is a fun chat with The Butters All […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 16, 2016

Sex Gets Real 130: Marcia Baczynski on saying no gracefully & navigating sex parties

Marcia Baczynski, creator of the Good Girl Recovery Program and co-founder of Cuddle Party, is here this week, and there were SOOO many nuggets of inspiration and amazing suggestions that I had a hard time not quoting the entire thing in my notes. We talk about asking for what we want in bed, setting boundaries, […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 9, 2016

Wednesday Words: When your wife hates your ejaculate

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Dutch Husband asks: Hi, Greetings from a listener in the Netherlands! Thanks for your work. I really enjoy your sex-positive attitude and openness. I hope you want to address my question and share your vast wealth of knowledge – as well as […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 5, 2016

Sex Gets Real 129: Intimacy when sex is off the table

This week is a little different from the normal show. First up, I field a few listener questions about finding out you may have herpes and hepatitis C after a partner cheated and how to become a sex educator. NRE isn’t only for relationships – we can also get high on our dreams and take […]

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  • Dawn
  • October 2, 2016

Sex Gets Real 128: Rachel Kramer Bussel on erotica & making the unpopular sexy

Erotica has played a significant role in my own sexual exploration and development – from teaching me about my own desires and fantasies to understanding the depth of other people’s sexual landscapes. It’s a yummy and delicious space to play in. That’s why I’m so excited to be joined by Rachel Kramer Bussel this week, […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 25, 2016

Sex Gets Real 127: Sinclair Sexsmith on power dynamics

Sinclair Sexsmith (you might know them as Sugarbutch) is here this week and we are talking ALL about kink, BDSM, and power dynamics. We take a look at Sinclair’s journey from submissive to Top to Dominant to Daddy and Master. What is it like to live in a 24/7 Master slave dynamic? How can people […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 18, 2016

Wednesday Words: Sex toolbox for newbies

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Dildo Deprived asks: Hello! How goes? I discovered your podcast just a few weeks ago, so I haven’t listened to all of them. I apologize if this has already been discussed. Your podcast has come at a very interesting point in my […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 14, 2016

Sex Gets Real 126: Yana Tallon-Hicks on pleasure and polyamory

How does traditional consent education fail us? What do you do if you’re in a new open relationship and it just isn’t working for you? Can someone really orgasm without having their genitals touched? This week, Yana Tallon-Hicks joins the show and we roll around in all those questions and more (don’t miss Dawn’s story […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 11, 2016

Sex Gets Real 125: Karen BK Chan on kindness and the masks we wear

Sometimes I get intimidated or nervous about speaking with a guest. Other times I feel excited to dig in with a colleague or friend. But this week? The only word I had was delight. Karen BK Chan delights me with her words and thoughts and ideas. The way she questions our cultural stories and makes […]

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  • Dawn
  • September 4, 2016

Wednesday Words: My partner never orgasms

Each Wednesday, I answer one of your burning questions on the blog. This week Natalie asks: Hello Dawn, I love your podcast!! I recently found it, and I have listened to almost all of them. You are really easy to listen to and you give a lot of great advice!  I am a married 23 year […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 31, 2016

Sex Gets Real 124: Dylan is back this week!

What can I even say about an episode that not only has Dylan, as the celesbian guest this week, but Dylan singing Rihanna? Yep. It was amazing having Dylan back on the show, beer in hand, for a fun, frank discussion and answering listener questions. She has been working so hard that we’ve had virtually […]

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  • Dawn
  • August 28, 2016