Sex Gets Real 135: Fighting oppression for sexual freedom

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 big interview or an hour …

Sex Gets Real 134: Mike Domitrz on dating, hookups, intimacy & consent

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 Kiss You?” and one of …

Sex Gets Real 133: Whores of Yore on sex & 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 who loved spankings and piss …

Sex Gets Real 132: Allison Moon on queer identity and vulvas

Sign-up for my live, online anal 101 class! It’s October 26th and going to be amazing fun. Learn more and register now. 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 …

Sex Gets Real 131: Chlamydia, making lube, and Black men who are small

Sign-up for my live, online anal 101 class! It’s October 26th and going to be amazing fun. Learn more and register now. 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 130: Setting boundaries & tips for your first sex party

Ready to learn about anal pleasure, anal anatomy, and all the butt stuff? Join me for my online, live workshop, All About Anal. Visit dawnserra.com/butts to learn more and to sign-up. 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 …

Sex Gets Real 129: Living with STIs, becoming a sex educator

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 huge risks when we’re caught …

Sex Gets Real 128: Erotica & desire with Rachel Kramer Bussel

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, who has edited over 60 …

Sex Gets Real 127: Master, slave, Dominance, submission

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 learn more? We also discuss …

Sex Gets Real 126: Open relationships, touch free orgasms, & Daddy Doms

In the DC area? I’m teaching kink, anal sex, thriving relationships, blowjobs, and more in October and November. Check out the details at Secret Pleasures Boutique by popping over to their workshop page.  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 …