Lee Harrington

Lee Harrington, who’s been on the show a couple of times previously, has recently written the book “Becoming Your Own Beloved”. It’s a wild investment in yourself, and a radical piece of activism against some modern dilemmas. Lee and Rog talk self-care, gender, lateral violence in minority gender groups, and some good old life philosophy.   Lee’s book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Become-Your-Own-Beloved-Self-Connection/dp/1637589034 Curious Creatures: https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/ Curious Creatures forum: https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/ Consent Cards: https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CCAS-Ep-85-Lee-Harrington.mp3

Lee Harrington, who’s been on the show a couple of times previously, has recently written the book “Becoming Your Own Beloved”. It’s a wild investment in yourself, and a radical piece of activism against some modern dilemmas. Lee and Rog talk self-care, gender, lateral violence in minority gender groups, and some good old life philosophy. Lee’s book:<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Become-Your-Own-Beloved-Self-Connection/dp/1637589034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com.au/Become-Your-Own-Beloved-Self-Connection/dp/1637589034</a> Curious Creatures:<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/</a> Curious Creatures forum:<a href="https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/</a> Consent Cards:<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CCAS-Ep-85-Lee-Harrington.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CCAS-Ep-85-Lee-Harrington.mp3</a>

EP 85: Lee Harrington on self-care. Also gender, relationships, community.

Jordan Peterson

Today, I’m doing a reaction video to a Jordan Peterson interview, except without the video. So I’m just having a reaction, I guess. In the original interview, which I’ll link to in the shownotes, Jordan is speaking about sex, consent, and sex outside of marriage. On top of that, I want to add another couple of thoughts on things Jordan at the end. Heads up, this is mostly just me disagreeing with Jordan, but not all of it. He raises some good points, and honestly, it’d be interesting to get his take on a few things without the intensity of the polarised social media landscape he exists in; so much of what he says is a polarised response to a polarised attack, and it can be hard to actually get a sense of a person with all that noise.   Link to original interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spdAstl34A&amp;t=1s&amp;ab_channel=JohnAnderson Link to the Curious Creatures forum: forum.curiouscreatures.biz/ Link to Consent Cards: www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCAS-Ep-84-Jordan-Peterson.mp3

Today, I’m doing a reaction video to a Jordan Peterson interview, except without the video. So I’m just having a reaction, I guess. In the original interview, which I’ll link to in the shownotes, Jordan is speaking about sex, consent, and sex outside of marriage. On top of that, I want to add another couple of thoughts on things Jordan at the end. Heads up, this is mostly just me disagreeing with Jordan, but not all of it. He raises some good points, and honestly, it’d be interesting to get his take on a few things without the intensity of the polarised social media landscape he exists in; so much of what he says is a polarised response to a polarised attack, and it can be hard to actually get a sense of a person with all that noise. Link to original interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spdAstl34A&amp;t=1s&amp;ab_channel=JohnAnderson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spdAstl34A&amp;t=1s&amp;ab_channel=JohnAnderson</a> Link to the Curious Creatures forum:<a href="https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> forum.curiouscreatures.biz/</a> Link to Consent Cards: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCAS-Ep-84-Jordan-Peterson.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCAS-Ep-84-Jordan-Peterson.mp3</a>

Reaction video to Jordan Peterson on birth control and promiscuous sex (minus video)

Today, we’re chatting with Joli about jealousy – how it’s an awesome thing waiting to happen, what to put in place to avoid unnecessary amounts of it, how it pairs with attachment styles, and how to talk about it. Also, a bunch of thoughts on starting poly, navigating poly, and some relationship ideas that are good for mono and poly styles.Joli Hamilton can be found at https://www.jolihamilton.com/Link to two-day workshop ‘Adventurous Touch and Intimacy’: https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.htmlLink to the Curious Creatures forum: https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/Link to Consent Cards: https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CCAS-Ep-83-Joli-Jealousy.mp3

Today, we’re chatting with Joli about jealousy – how it’s an awesome thing waiting to happen, what to put in place to avoid unnecessary amounts of it, how it pairs with attachment styles, and how to talk about it. Also, a bunch of thoughts on starting poly, navigating poly, and some relationship ideas that are good for mono and poly styles. Joli Hamilton can be found at <a href="https://www.jolihamilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jolihamilton.com/</a> Link to two-day workshop ‘Adventurous Touch and Intimacy’: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.html</a> Link to the Curious Creatures forum: <a href="https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/</a> Link to Consent Cards: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CCAS-Ep-83-Joli-Jealousy.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CCAS-Ep-83-Joli-Jealousy.mp3</a>

Ep 83: Jealous with Joli

A revisit of comments Rog made in the last episode, particularly around a criticism of the grass-roots Christian movement. (This is one of those rare times where we strongly recommend you listen to that episode first). Link to two-day workshop ‘Adventurous Touch and Intimacy’: www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.html Link to the Curious Creatures forum: forum.curiouscreatures.biz/ Link to Consent Cards: www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CCAS-Ep-82-Apology-To-Religions.mp3

A revisit of comments Rog made in the last episode, particularly around a criticism of the grass-roots Christian movement. (This is one of those rare times where we strongly recommend you listen to that episode first). Link to two-day workshop ‘Adventurous Touch and Intimacy’:<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy.html</a> Link to the Curious Creatures forum:<a href="https://forum.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> forum.curiouscreatures.biz/</a> Link to Consent Cards:<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CCAS-Ep-82-Apology-To-Religions.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CCAS-Ep-82-Apology-To-Religions.mp3</a>

EP 82: An Apology to Religions

Today, we’re getting back to our journalistic roots, and exposing one of Australia’s biggest sex scandals. You might be wondering why an otherwise light and accessible sexuality podcast would venture into such territory, however the editorial team here at Curious Conversations About Sex felt that if we’re to explore the positive elements of sex, then perhaps it’s important that we provide a contextual reference point regarding what you might regard as the dark underbelly of the movement. The most wild thing about the sex scandal that we’re delving into today, is that it’s been happening in plain sight, right under your nose… for decades. By exploiting a legal grey area and posing as something that it clearly isn’t, it’s managed to somehow avoid the attention of regulators, law enforcement, and a largely unsuspecting public… Until now. Link to Two-Day Immersion Version of Adventurous Touch And Intimacy: https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy-2-day.html   http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CCAS-Ep-81-Sex-Scandal-Uncovered-230225.mp3

Today, we’re getting back to our journalistic roots, and exposing one of Australia’s biggest sex scandals. You might be wondering why an otherwise light and accessible sexuality podcast would venture into such territory, however the editorial team here at Curious Conversations About Sex felt that if we’re to explore the positive elements of sex, then perhaps it’s important that we provide a contextual reference point regarding what you might regard as the dark underbelly of the movement. The most wild thing about the sex scandal that we’re delving into today, is that it’s been happening in plain sight, right under your nose… for decades. By exploiting a legal grey area and posing as something that it clearly isn’t, it’s managed to somehow avoid the attention of regulators, law enforcement, and a largely unsuspecting public… Until now. Link to Two-Day Immersion Version of Adventurous Touch And Intimacy: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy-2-day.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/adventurous-touch-and-intimacy-2-day.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CCAS-Ep-81-Sex-Scandal-Uncovered-230225.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CCAS-Ep-81-Sex-Scandal-Uncovered-230225.mp3</a>

Ep 81: Exposing Australia’s Biggest Sex Scandal

Today, I’ve hand-selected a bonus episode for you. It’s from the podcast ‘Come As You Are’, and it’s about your hardware – by which I mean, your genitals, junk, hoo-har, your funky fandangle, whatever it is you call it. More specifically, it’s about how all of our genitals have things in common, and how we all get formed from the same stock. I love that stuff, how it breaks down a lot of the idea that we’re like completely separate and incomparable creatures, based on our genitals, with no experiences or problems in common. The episode starts with a listener calling in to ask about their partner’s bent dick, but it quickly expands out to include other genital configurations in a nice and body-positive way. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CCAS-Ep-80-Hardware.mp3

Today, I’ve hand-selected a bonus episode for you. It’s from the podcast ‘Come As You Are’, and it’s about your hardware – by which I mean, your genitals, junk, hoo-har, your funky fandangle, whatever it is you call it. More specifically, it’s about how all of our genitals have things in common, and how we all get formed from the same stock. I love that stuff, how it breaks down a lot of the idea that we’re like completely separate and incomparable creatures, based on our genitals, with no experiences or problems in common. The episode starts with a listener calling in to ask about their partner’s bent dick, but it quickly expands out to include other genital configurations in a nice and body-positive way. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CCAS-Ep-80-Hardware.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CCAS-Ep-80-Hardware.mp3</a>

About Your Hardware (bonus episode)

Fiona Patten

Today, I’m having a fast and exciting conversation with Fiona Patten, who leads the Australian Reason Party. We get into politics, sex, gender equality, and collaboration as an alternative to the adversarial political system. Oh, and we touch on assisted dying, drug legalisation, and a bunch of other stuff. What stands out for me about this conversation is how *real* it is. That wouldn’t normally stand out, but it’s quite an impressive quality in a politician. I found it refreshing. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CCAS-Ep-79-Fiona-Patten.mp3

Today, I’m having a fast and exciting conversation with Fiona Patten, who leads the Australian Reason Party. We get into politics, sex, gender equality, and collaboration as an alternative to the adversarial political system. Oh, and we touch on assisted dying, drug legalisation, and a bunch of other stuff. What stands out for me about this conversation is how *real* it is. That wouldn’t normally stand out, but it’s quite an impressive quality in a politician. I found it refreshing. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CCAS-Ep-79-Fiona-Patten.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CCAS-Ep-79-Fiona-Patten.mp3</a>

Interview with Fiona Patten (Reason Party, formerly Sex Party)

Jessica Drake

I’ve been going on a lot lately about the way porn winds up being sex education if there’s no other sex education available, and how that’s sometimes a good thing and sometimes maybe not such a good thing. So I thought it would be great to go back and listen to this episode from 2019 with Jessica Blake, who’s a porn performer wrestling with just that problem. Take it away, historical Rog and Jessica… http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CCAS-Ep-78-Re-ep-Jessica-Drake.mp3

I’ve been going on a lot lately about the way porn winds up being sex education if there’s no other sex education available, and how that’s sometimes a good thing and sometimes maybe not such a good thing. So I thought it would be great to go back and listen to this episode from 2019 with Jessica Blake, who’s a porn performer wrestling with just that problem. Take it away, historical Rog and Jessica… <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CCAS-Ep-78-Re-ep-Jessica-Drake.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CCAS-Ep-78-Re-ep-Jessica-Drake.mp3</a>

EP 78: Re-Ep Jessica Drake re porn, sex-work, sex-education

Today, I’m being interviewed by Steve from the Choose Love Podcast. Since he was interviewing me, some of it’s about me and how I came to be doing what I do… Then from there, we launch into what’s going on for most people in the world of sex, how sex education is meeting our needs or just, like, totally failing, and what I’ve learned along the way. I found it to be a really enjoyable chat, I hope you do too. Search your podcast app for the “Choose Love” podcast. Curious Creatures’ Consent Cards: www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CCAS-Ep-77-Steve-LoveCast.mp3

Today, I’m being interviewed by Steve from the Choose Love Podcast. Since he was interviewing me, some of it’s about me and how I came to be doing what I do… Then from there, we launch into what’s going on for most people in the world of sex, how sex education is meeting our needs or just, like, totally failing, and what I’ve learned along the way. I found it to be a really enjoyable chat, I hope you do too. Search your podcast app for the “Choose Love” podcast. Curious Creatures’ Consent Cards: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz/consentcards.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CCAS-Ep-77-Steve-LoveCast.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CCAS-Ep-77-Steve-LoveCast.mp3</a>

EP 77: Rog being interviewed by Choose Love Podcast

This is the no-bullshit, all honesty, useful sex education that most teenagers never receive, myself included. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep-76-Sex-Education-For-Teens.mp3

This is the no-bullshit, all honesty, useful sex education that most teenagers never receive, myself included. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep-76-Sex-Education-For-Teens.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep-76-Sex-Education-For-Teens.mp3</a>

EP 76: The Sex Education I Wish I’d Received As A Teen

About sex, relationships, communication, psychology, kink, polyamory, body-positivity, and gender-positivity.

Curious Conversations About Sex

Today, we’re having another listen to a conversation with two of the world’s best sex educators and prioneers, about how to introduce more interesting sex into a relationship. My first guest is Cyndi Darnell, who is an educator and counsellor based in New York.  She’s available for sessions via video conferencing. My second guest is Barbara Carellas, also a sex educator and pioneer, and offering workshops around the world.  Among many other achievements, Barbara wrote the book ‘Urban Tantra’, which I warmly recommend; it certainly shaped a lot of my journey.   Cyndi Darnell can be found at https://www.cyndidarnell.com/. Barbara Carellas is at https://barbaracarrellas.com/. And Curious Creatures are at https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/.  http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CCAS-Ep-42-More-Interesting-Sex-replay.mp3

Today, we’re having another listen to a conversation with two of the world’s best sex educators and prioneers, about how to introduce more interesting sex into a relationship. My first guest is Cyndi Darnell, who is an educator and counsellor based in New York.  She’s available for sessions via video conferencing. My second guest is Barbara Carellas, also a sex educator and pioneer, and offering workshops around the world.  Among many other achievements, Barbara wrote the book ‘Urban Tantra’, which I warmly recommend; it certainly shaped a lot of my journey. Cyndi Darnell can be found at <a href="https://www.cyndidarnell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cyndidarnell.com/</a>. Barbara Carellas is at <a href="https://barbaracarrellas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barbaracarrellas.com/</a>. And Curious Creatures are at <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CCAS-Ep-42-More-Interesting-Sex-replay.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CCAS-Ep-42-More-Interesting-Sex-replay.mp3</a>

How To Have More Interesting Sex (replay)

Can you teach touch?Why are some people able to touch you perfectly, and others not?  Can the latter be taught?If so, how…  exactly?Rog (from Curious Creatures), Lorraine and Charlotte tell you all their secrets.Lorraine Pentelow – a very compassionate and trained Sexological Bodyworker (a modality that brings sexual theory and touch together as a therapy).  Lorraine is a gifted therapist, and can be found at www.lorrainep.com.au.Charlotte Sway – live sensory artist and fetish escort.  Charlotte is a leader in bringing creativity and quirkiness into her considerable skills in kink / bdsm.  She is also a trained Sexological Bodyworker, and can be found at http://www.charlottesway.net/.Find Curious Creatures at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-Can-you-teach-touch.mp3

Can you teach touch? Why are some people able to touch you perfectly, and others not?  Can the latter be taught? If so, how…  exactly? Rog (from Curious Creatures), Lorraine and Charlotte tell you all their secrets. Lorraine Pentelow – a very compassionate and trained Sexological Bodyworker (a modality that brings sexual theory and touch together as a therapy).  Lorraine is a gifted therapist, and can be found at <a href="http://www.lorrainep.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lorrainep.com.au</a>. Charlotte Sway – live sensory artist and fetish escort.  Charlotte is a leader in bringing creativity and quirkiness into her considerable skills in kink / bdsm.  She is also a trained Sexological Bodyworker, and can be found at <a href="http://www.charlottesway.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.charlottesway.net/</a>. Find Curious Creatures at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-Can-you-teach-touch.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-Can-you-teach-touch.mp3</a>

Can you teach people how to touch?

In this juicy episode, the topic of regaining trust after abuse is approached both theoretically, and with some very personal stories.Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by:Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com).Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (alchemy-of-eros.com).Curious Creatures can be found at curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CCAS-Trust-after-abuse.mp3

In this juicy episode, the topic of regaining trust after abuse is approached both theoretically, and with some very personal stories. Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by: Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (<a href="http://www.yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com</a>). Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (<a href="http://alchemy-of-eros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alchemy-of-eros.com)</a>. Curious Creatures can be found at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CCAS-Trust-after-abuse.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CCAS-Trust-after-abuse.mp3</a>

How do you learn to trust partners again, after abuse?

This is a question that almost all sexual partners face at some stage.  It can be stifling and hard to know where to start, however there are some really doable and time-tested solutions from these sexuality experts.Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by:Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker.  Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’.  Find her at www.barbaracarrellas.com.Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker.  Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships.  Find her at www.cyndidarnell.com/, and also look for her Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop, her Desire series of online workshops, and her Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal.Curious Creatures can be found at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-More-Interesting-Sex-w-ad.mp3

This is a question that almost all sexual partners face at some stage.  It can be stifling and hard to know where to start, however there are some really doable and time-tested solutions from these sexuality experts. Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker.  Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’.  Find her at <a href="http://barbaracarrellas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barbaracarrellas.com.</a> Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker.  Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships.  Find her at <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cyndidarnell.com/</a>, and also look for her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/events/mindfulness-and-intimacy-a-6-week-program-for-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop</a>, her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/the-desire-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desire</a> series of online workshops, and her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/atlas-of-erotic-anatomy-arousal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal</a>. Curious Creatures can be found at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-More-Interesting-Sex-w-ad.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-More-Interesting-Sex-w-ad.mp3</a>

How can I introduce more interesting sex into my relationship?

Rog: “It was such a delight to tackle this very difficult question with Lorraine and Charlotte. Their perspective and insight and willingness to feel the humanity of the issues was relieving… special. The world is a better place for their understanding and willingness to engage”.Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by:Lorraine Pentelow – a very compassionate and trained Sexological Bodyworker (a modality that brings sexual theory and touch together as a therapy).  Lorraine is a gifted therapist, and can be found at www.lorrainep.com.au.Charlotte Sway – live sensory artist and fetish escort.  Charlotte is a leader in bringing creativity and quirkiness into her considerable skills in kink / bdsm.  She is also a trained Sexological Bodyworker, and can be found at www.charlottesway.net.Find Curious Creatures at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Why-are-men-such-pricks-full-ep.mp3

Rog: “It was such a delight to tackle this very difficult question with Lorraine and Charlotte. Their perspective and insight and willingness to feel the humanity of the issues was relieving… special. The world is a better place for their understanding and willingness to engage”. Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by: Lorraine Pentelow – a very compassionate and trained Sexological Bodyworker (a modality that brings sexual theory and touch together as a therapy).  Lorraine is a gifted therapist, and can be found at <a href="http://www.lorrainep.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lorrainep.com.au</a>. Charlotte Sway – live sensory artist and fetish escort.  Charlotte is a leader in bringing creativity and quirkiness into her considerable skills in kink / bdsm.  She is also a trained Sexological Bodyworker, and can be found at <a href="http://www.charlottesway.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charlottesway.net</a>. Find Curious Creatures at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Why-are-men-such-pricks-full-ep.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Why-are-men-such-pricks-full-ep.mp3</a>

Why are men such dicks?

Isiah McKimmie

What do you like, and not like, about kissing? How good are you at training a new person in how to kiss you? More importantly, how do you feel about training this person that’s in front of you, right now, in how to kiss you? They’re the questions Rog (from Curious Creatures) and Isiah McKimmie front up to for you, in this episode.  It’s an intro to kissing like you’ve never heard. Isiah is a sex-therapist, relationship counsellor, and sexologist, who can be found at www.isiah-mckimmie.com/ Rog, and Curious Creatures, are at www.curiouscreatures.biz/. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ep-43-Kissing-with-Isiah-McKimmie.mp3

What do you like, and not like, about kissing? How good are you at training a new person in how to kiss you? More importantly, how do you feel about training this person that’s in front of you, right now, in how to kiss you? They’re the questions Rog (from Curious Creatures) and Isiah McKimmie front up to for you, in this episode.  It’s an intro to kissing like you’ve never heard. Isiah is a sex-therapist, relationship counsellor, and sexologist, who can be found at <a href="https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.isiah-mckimmie.com/</a> Rog, and Curious Creatures, are at <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz/</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ep-43-Kissing-with-Isiah-McKimmie.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ep-43-Kissing-with-Isiah-McKimmie.mp3</a>

Kissing with Isiah McKimmie (fixed)

We all have bodies.  We all have expectations on what we’d like from our bodies.  And we all have to deal with the fact our bodies don’t always do what we’d like.Vaginas that aren’t wet enough, or wide enough…  Cocks that don’t get hard, or that come too soon…  Are they trying to tell us something?  Are there specific things that we can do, or psychological things, to assist?  Are there work-arounds?To answer these questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by:Cath Carter:  Renowned sex therapist, counselor, and couples and singles coach.  Cath has been in the field of sexuality for thirty years, is a walking embodiment of compassion and sex-positivity, and can be found at www.personalharmony.com.au.Maureen Matthews:  Author of ‘About Last Night’ in the Sunday Age newspaper, and operator of Bliss for Women.  Maureen has been advising and coaching people on sexuality and relationship issues for over thirty years, and making a lot of lives better!  http://www.bliss4women.com.au/Find Curious Creatures at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Erection-last-longer.mp3

We all have bodies.  We all have expectations on what we’d like from our bodies.  And we all have to deal with the fact our bodies don’t always do what we’d like. Vaginas that aren’t wet enough, or wide enough…  Cocks that don’t get hard, or that come too soon…  Are they trying to tell us something?  Are there specific things that we can do, or psychological things, to assist?  Are there work-arounds? To answer these questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Cath Carter:  Renowned sex therapist, counselor, and couples and singles coach.  Cath has been in the field of sexuality for thirty years, is a walking embodiment of compassion and sex-positivity, and can be found at <a href="http://www.personalharmony.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.personalharmony.com.au.</a> Maureen Matthews:  Author of ‘About Last Night’ in the Sunday Age newspaper, and operator of Bliss for Women.  Maureen has been advising and coaching people on sexuality and relationship issues for over thirty years, and making a lot of lives better!  <a href="http://www.bliss4women.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bliss4women.com.au/</a> Find Curious Creatures at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Erection-last-longer.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Erection-last-longer.mp3</a>

When your body doesn’t behave as you’d like, including: How can I get my erection to last longer?

What is Tantra?Is it some ancient mystic sexual artform, or a modern twist on kink?  Perhaps a hybrid love-child of the two?And how does non-binary gender, the beauty myth, and protocols around safer sex fit into whatever tantra is now?For some great perspectives (that are probably slightly biased towards modern takes on tantra), Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by:Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker. Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’. Find her at www.barbaracarrellas.com.Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker. Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships. Find her at www.cyndidarnell.com, and also look for her Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop, her Desire series of online workshops, and her Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal.Curious Creatures can be found at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-What-is-tantra.mp3

What is Tantra? Is it some ancient mystic sexual artform, or a modern twist on kink?  Perhaps a hybrid love-child of the two? And how does non-binary gender, the beauty myth, and protocols around safer sex fit into whatever tantra is now? For some great perspectives (that are probably slightly biased towards modern takes on tantra), Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker. Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’. Find her at <a href="http://www.barbaracarrellas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barbaracarrellas.com</a>. Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker. Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships. Find her at <a href="http://www.cyndidarnell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cyndidarnell.com</a>, and also look for her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/events/mindfulness-and-intimacy-a-6-week-program-for-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop</a>, her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/the-desire-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desire</a> series of online workshops, and her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/atlas-of-erotic-anatomy-arousal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal</a>. Curious Creatures can be found at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-What-is-tantra.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ep-What-is-tantra.mp3</a>

What is Tantra?

This is one of the great myths about sex – that our sexuality is essentially a wild, out of control beast waiting to consume us whole, the moment we let it off its leash.  We have been taught, from so many places, to keep it locked down and not explore our interests. Which begs a follow-up question:  Why is our interest in sex so very different to our interest in – for example – football?  Or anything else? To answer this question, interviews with two people – one of them interested in sex, the other in football – are compared and contrasted in a way that illuminates just what a sex-negative (and, perhaps, a football-positive) world we live in.  Prepare to be entertained, as Curious Creatures takes a few steps away from the usual ‘Curious Conversations About Sex’ format. This episode is brought to you by Rog, from Curious Creatures (www.curiouscreatures.biz), and friends. If you are seeking support in relation to your own potential sex addiction, in Australia you might want to start with Lifeline (13 11 14), or the counselors on the Curious Creatures ‘other recommended resources’ page. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CCAS-Ep-46-Football-and-Sex-Addiction-replay.mp3

This is one of the great myths about sex – that our sexuality is essentially a wild, out of control beast waiting to consume us whole, the moment we let it off its leash.  We have been taught, from so many places, to keep it locked down and not explore our interests. Which begs a follow-up question:  Why is our interest in sex so very different to our interest in – for example – football?  Or anything else? To answer this question, interviews with two people – one of them interested in sex, the other in football – are compared and contrasted in a way that illuminates just what a sex-negative (and, perhaps, a football-positive) world we live in.  Prepare to be entertained, as Curious Creatures takes a few steps away from the usual ‘Curious Conversations About Sex’ format. This episode is brought to you by Rog, from Curious Creatures (<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>), and friends. If you are seeking support in relation to your own potential sex addiction, in Australia you might want to start with Lifeline (13 11 14), or the counselors on the Curious Creatures ‘other recommended resources’ page. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CCAS-Ep-46-Football-and-Sex-Addiction-replay.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CCAS-Ep-46-Football-and-Sex-Addiction-replay.mp3</a>

Are you addicted to sex? What about footy? (replay)

Today, come and join Georgie Wolf and Rog (from Curious Creatures) on the couch for an intimate and honest chat about sex-work. Links relevant to the show: Georgie Wolf’s book, The Art of the Hookup, is at https://www.artofthehookup.com/about-the-book/. Their client coaching services are at https://www.georgiewolf.com/escort-client-coaching-sessions/. Tess’s and Rog’s non-monogamy workshop, Opening Up To Opening Up:   https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/opening-up-to-opening-up.html Curiously Social Creatures:   https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/curiously-social-creatures1.html Playing With Your Power:   https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/playing-with-your-rank–power.html Dr Martha Lee’s Melbourne November workshops:  https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/martha_lee_workshops.html  http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-48-Sex-Work-final.mp3

Today, come and join Georgie Wolf and Rog (from Curious Creatures) on the couch for an intimate and honest chat about sex-work. Links relevant to the show: Georgie Wolf’s book, The Art of the Hookup, is at <a href="https://www.artofthehookup.com/about-the-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artofthehookup.com/about-the-book/</a>. Their client coaching services are at <a href="https://www.georgiewolf.com/escort-client-coaching-sessions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.georgiewolf.com/escort-client-coaching-sessions/</a>. Tess’s and Rog’s non-monogamy workshop, Opening Up To Opening Up:  <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/opening-up-to-opening-up.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/opening-up-to-opening-up.html</a> Curiously Social Creatures:  <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/curiously-social-creatures1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/curiously-social-creatures1.html</a> Playing With Your Power:  <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/playing-with-your-rank--power.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/playing-with-your-rank–power.html</a> Dr Martha Lee’s Melbourne November workshops: <a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/martha_lee_melbourne.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/martha_lee_workshops.html</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-48-Sex-Work-final.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-48-Sex-Work-final.mp3</a>

How to get the most out of sex-work, by two sex-workers

Today, we’re chatting with Jessica Drake. Jessica’s big in the world of porn and sex-work, which, along with her own life story, has given her some fascinating perspectives on sex and sex education. We get into all sorts of details about the difference between entertainment porn and education porn, and how a lack of proper sex education leads people to porn, which we then blame for not being educational. Jessica’s authority to speak to the topic comes from about 20 years in the game, at every level – from rank amateur, then as a seasoned performer, and then as a producer. Recently she’s been doing some great work around producing educational material and other forms of outreach, and she’s also one of the people that spoke out about the way she was treated by Donald Trump. We caught up when she was in Melbourne recently for Sexpo; join us for a conversation about sex. Jessica Drake’s pleasure guides can be found at: https://www.guidetowickedsex.com/ Twitter @thejessicadrake Insta jessicadrake http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CCAS-Ep-51-Jessica-Blake.mp3

Today, we’re chatting with Jessica Drake. Jessica’s big in the world of porn and sex-work, which, along with her own life story, has given her some fascinating perspectives on sex and sex education. We get into all sorts of details about the difference between entertainment porn and education porn, and how a lack of proper sex education leads people to porn, which we then blame for not being educational. Jessica’s authority to speak to the topic comes from about 20 years in the game, at every level – from rank amateur, then as a seasoned performer, and then as a producer. Recently she’s been doing some great work around producing educational material and other forms of outreach, and she’s also one of the people that spoke out about the way she was treated by Donald Trump. We caught up when she was in Melbourne recently for Sexpo; join us for a conversation about sex. Jessica Drake’s pleasure guides can be found at: <a href="https://www.guidetowickedsex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.guidetowickedsex.com/</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thejessicadrake" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@thejessicadrake</a> Insta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicadrake/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">jessicadrake</a> <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CCAS-Ep-51-Jessica-Blake.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CCAS-Ep-51-Jessica-Blake.mp3</a>

Jessica Drake:  Solving the world’s problems, one porno at a time

This episode is all about how to recover and restore trust, when there’s been some form of relationship abuse in the past.  When we first aired this conversation, in 2017, a number of people asked for specific and practical things that they could do with a partner or client who’s in the process of recovering. So, after the conversation, I’ll share with you six very specific things you can do. Rog, from Curious Creatures (www.curiouscreatures.biz) is joined by sex-therapists Anne Hunter (annehunter.com.au) and Niyati Evers (alchemy-of-eros.com). http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-49-Tips-for-all-of-us-on-rebuilding-trust-and-intimacy.mp3

This episode is all about how to recover and restore trust, when there’s been some form of relationship abuse in the past.  When we first aired this conversation, in 2017, a number of people asked for specific and practical things that they could do with a partner or client who’s in the process of recovering. So, after the conversation, I’ll share with you six very specific things you can do. Rog, from Curious Creatures (<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>) is joined by sex-therapists Anne Hunter (<a href="http://www.annehunter.com.au/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">annehunter.com.au</a>) and Niyati Evers (<a href="https://alchemy-of-eros.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">alchemy-of-eros.com</a>). <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-49-Tips-for-all-of-us-on-rebuilding-trust-and-intimacy.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ep-49-Tips-for-all-of-us-on-rebuilding-trust-and-intimacy.mp3</a>

Tips for all of us on rebuilding trust and intimacy

Rog, from Curious Creatures https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/, presents a spoken-word piece about the ongoing effects and impacts of things that happened a long time ago.  As well as some more current-day dilemmas. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ep-47-F-You-Rapist.mp3

Rog, from Curious Creatures<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/</a>, presents a spoken-word piece about the ongoing effects and impacts of things that happened a long time ago.  As well as some more current-day dilemmas. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ep-47-F-You-Rapist.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ep-47-F-You-Rapist.mp3</a>

F— you, rapist.

…Not that there’s anything wrong with that!But yes, if you need it to be about more than simple hedonism, then we’ve got your back.  It’s about self-development, it’s about relationship skills…  It turns out, it’s even about politics and war and peace.To explain how, Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by:Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com).Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (alchemy-of-eros.com).Curious Creatures can be found at curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Is-sex-just-hedonism.mp3

…Not that there’s anything wrong with that! But yes, if you need it to be about more than simple hedonism, then we’ve got your back.  It’s about self-development, it’s about relationship skills…  It turns out, it’s even about politics and war and peace. To explain how, Rog, from Curious Creatures, is joined by: Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (<a href="http://www.yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com</a>). Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (<a href="http://alchemy-of-eros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alchemy-of-eros.com)</a>. Curious Creatures can be found at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Is-sex-just-hedonism.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Is-sex-just-hedonism.mp3</a>

Is pursuing an interest in sex just about hedonism, or something more?

You might recall, back at the end of 2018, we did an episode called ‘secrets from inside a sex-party community’. It was all about what it’s like to attend an event I run called Curiosity, which is hard to describe… But essentially, I guess it fits in the category of ‘sex party’. That episode was told from the perspective of the participants, and I thought it might be fun to have a chat with the hosts, too. So that’s what we’re doing today. This interview features Linda Kirkman, who you’ve heard on the show before. Linda is a counsellor for singles and couples, with a specialty in diversity and sexuality – which you’ll have worked out for yourself, by the end of this episode. You can find Linda at http://lindakirkman.org/ . Linda’s based in Bendigo, Australia, but offers video sessions to anyone. She’s across all the quote-unquote ‘lifestyle choices’ that tend to make people reluctant to seek psychological or emotional assistance. And the second host is Tess, who is also an Occupational Therapist. They run Connectable Therapies, which helps people with sexual development and rehabilitation. Check them out at https://www.connectabletherapies.com/ . http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CCAS-Ep-50-Curiosity-Hosts.mp3

You might recall, back at the end of 2018, we did an episode called ‘secrets from inside a sex-party community’. It was all about what it’s like to attend an event I run called Curiosity, which is hard to describe… But essentially, I guess it fits in the category of ‘sex party’. That episode was told from the perspective of the participants, and I thought it might be fun to have a chat with the hosts, too. So that’s what we’re doing today. This interview features Linda Kirkman, who you’ve heard on the show before. Linda is a counsellor for singles and couples, with a specialty in diversity and sexuality – which you’ll have worked out for yourself, by the end of this episode. You can find Linda at <a href="http://lindakirkman.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://lindakirkman.org/</a> . Linda’s based in Bendigo, Australia, but offers video sessions to anyone. She’s across all the quote-unquote ‘lifestyle choices’ that tend to make people reluctant to seek psychological or emotional assistance. And the second host is Tess, who is also an Occupational Therapist. They run Connectable Therapies, which helps people with sexual development and rehabilitation. Check them out at <a href="https://www.connectabletherapies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.connectabletherapies.com/</a> . <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CCAS-Ep-50-Curiosity-Hosts.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CCAS-Ep-50-Curiosity-Hosts.mp3</a>

What’s it like to host Australia’s daggiest sex-party?

The team deserves a gold star for just defining this complex issue!What follows is loads of great advice about the subtleties of the interplay between a dominant and their submissive – or is a submissive, and their dominant?This conversation scrolls through everything from bratty behavior to the possibility that submission is not appropriate because trust is not in place.  Needless to say, communication and consent are mentioned many times!For this nuanced little question, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by:Aerie, from Blue Velvet Arts, who runs accessible and fun workshops on kink and communication in Melbourne, Australia.Beejay, from Eagle Leather (in Abbotsford, Melbourne) – for all your fetish wear and equipment needs, and some great education / outreach also.Curious Creatures are at curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Topping-from-the-bottom.mp3

The team deserves a gold star for just defining this complex issue! What follows is loads of great advice about the subtleties of the interplay between a dominant and their submissive – or is a submissive, and their dominant? This conversation scrolls through everything from bratty behavior to the possibility that submission is not appropriate because trust is not in place.  Needless to say, communication and consent are mentioned many times! For this nuanced little question, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Aerie, from <a href="http://www.bluevelvetarts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Velvet Arts</a>, who runs accessible and fun workshops on kink and communication in Melbourne, Australia. Beejay, from <a href="http://www.eagleleather.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eagle Leather</a> (in Abbotsford, Melbourne) – for all your fetish wear and equipment needs, and some great education / outreach also. Curious Creatures are at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Topping-from-the-bottom.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CCAS-Topping-from-the-bottom.mp3</a>

What’s topping from the bottom?

“I hate my body.  I can’t stand to have it seen naked with the lights on.  How am I ever meant to have sex?” To answer this most vulnerable of questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Cath Carter:  Renowned sex therapist, counselor, and couples and singles coach.  Cath has been in the field of sexuality for thirty years, is a walking embodiment of compassion and sex-positivity, and can be found at www.personalharmony.com.au. Maureen Matthews:  Author of ‘About Last Night’ in the Sunday Age newspaper, and operator of Bliss for Women.  Maureen has been advising and coaching people on sexuality and relationship issues for over thirty years, and making a lot of lives better!  http://www.bliss4women.com.au/ Find Curious Creatures at www.curiouscreatures.biz. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-I-hate-my-body.mp3

“I hate my body.  I can’t stand to have it seen naked with the lights on.  How am I ever meant to have sex?” To answer this most vulnerable of questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Cath Carter:  Renowned sex therapist, counselor, and couples and singles coach.  Cath has been in the field of sexuality for thirty years, is a walking embodiment of compassion and sex-positivity, and can be found at<a href="http://www.personalharmony.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.personalharmony.com.au.</a> Maureen Matthews:  Author of ‘About Last Night’ in the Sunday Age newspaper, and operator of Bliss for Women.  Maureen has been advising and coaching people on sexuality and relationship issues for over thirty years, and making a lot of lives better!  <a href="http://www.bliss4women.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bliss4women.com.au/</a> Find Curious Creatures at<a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-I-hate-my-body.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-I-hate-my-body.mp3</a>

I hate my body…?

“My partner and I used to have sex, but not anymore, and I’m not even sure I want to, but I do still love them; any advice?” What happens to sex that started out so wonderfully, but then trails off into the distance?  Does that pattern happen to everyone?  Is the solution to accept the inevitable, or attempt to wrestle desire back onto the rails? These questions and so many more are tackled by Rog, from Curious Creatures, along with: Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com). Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (alchemy-of-eros.com). Find Curious Creatures at www.curiouscreatures.biz. http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-Ep-15-Used-to-have-sex.mp3

“My partner and I used to have sex, but not anymore, and I’m not even sure I want to, but I do still love them; any advice?” What happens to sex that started out so wonderfully, but then trails off into the distance?  Does that pattern happen to everyone?  Is the solution to accept the inevitable, or attempt to wrestle desire back onto the rails? These questions and so many more are tackled by Rog, from Curious Creatures, along with: Anne Hunter, a relationships coach and polyamory specialist, in Melbourne, Australia (<a href="http://www.yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com</a>). Niyati Evers, a psychotherapist and counsellor from Portland, Oregon (<a href="http://alchemy-of-eros.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">alchemy-of-eros.com)</a>. Find Curious Creatures at<a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-Ep-15-Used-to-have-sex.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CCAS-Ep-15-Used-to-have-sex.mp3</a>

My partner and I used to have sex…?

Today, we’re looking into Restorative Justice again; this is the second in a two-part series, and I hate to do this to you, but I need you to go back and listen to the previous episode, if you haven’t already.  Seriously, a bunch of stuff in the following episode won’t make sense, and I’m worried about how some things might sound out of context. It’ll be worth it, because this is a really juicy topic. Rog, from Curious Creatures https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/, has a revealing, intimate, and compelling conversation with: – Fiona Landon, from Project Restore, in New Zealand.  Project Restore’s vision is for a New Zealand that is free from violence, and they do this through providing world-class Restorative Justice services, tailored to the needs of sexual assault. They can be found at  https://projectrestore.nz/. – David Karp is a professor with Skidmore University, USA, en route to the University of San Diego.  He’s been a researcher, coordinator, and practitioner of Restorative Justice services in the university campus context for 15 years. He can be found at  https://www.campusprism.org.   http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CCAS-Ep-45-Restorative-Justice-part-two-of-two.mp3

Today, we’re looking into Restorative Justice again; this is the second in a two-part series, and I hate to do this to you, but I need you to go back and listen to the previous episode, if you haven’t already.  Seriously, a bunch of stuff in the following episode won’t make sense, and I’m worried about how some things might sound out of context. It’ll be worth it, because this is a really juicy topic. Rog, from Curious Creatures<a href="https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/</a>, has a revealing, intimate, and compelling conversation with: – Fiona Landon, from Project Restore, in New Zealand.  Project Restore’s vision is for a New Zealand that is free from violence, and they do this through providing world-class Restorative Justice services, tailored to the needs of sexual assault. They can be found at <a href="https://projectrestore.nz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://projectrestore.nz/</a>. – David Karp is a professor with Skidmore University, USA, en route to the University of San Diego.  He’s been a researcher, coordinator, and practitioner of Restorative Justice services in the university campus context for 15 years. He can be found at <a href="https://www.skidmore.edu/sociology/faculty/karp.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.</a><a href="http://campusprism.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">campusprism.org</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CCAS-Ep-45-Restorative-Justice-part-two-of-two.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CCAS-Ep-45-Restorative-Justice-part-two-of-two.mp3</a>

Hope In An Often Hopeless Realm: Restorative Justice (part two of two)

How come the word ‘ritual’ comes up in relation to sex and bdsm?Ask some sex-positive kinksters, and you’re going to get some interesting answers…What’s the difference between routine, and ritual?  How does that potentially hinder or boost your sex life?And what exactly have y’all been getting up to in your spare time?To answer these questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by:Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker. Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’. Find her at www.barbaracarrellas.com.Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker. Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships. Find her at www.cyndidarnell.com, and also look for her Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop, her Desire series of online workshops, and her Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal.Curious Creatures can be found at www.curiouscreatures.biz.http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Ritual-in-sex-and-bdsm.mp3

How come the word ‘ritual’ comes up in relation to sex and bdsm? Ask some sex-positive kinksters, and you’re going to get some interesting answers… What’s the difference between routine, and ritual?  How does that potentially hinder or boost your sex life? And what exactly have y’all been getting up to in your spare time? To answer these questions, Rog from Curious Creatures is joined by: Barbara Carrellas – World renowned author, workshop therapist, coach, adviser and speaker. Barbara has written many books, including the revolutionary ‘Urban Tantra’ and ‘Ecstasy is Necessary’. Find her at <a href="http://www.barbaracarrellas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barbaracarrellas.com</a>. Cyndi Darnell – Therapist, facilitator, author and speaker. Cyndi has been a committed leader within the field of sexuality for decades and offers powerful therapeutic assistance in all matters related to sexuality and relationships. Find her at <a href="http://www.cyndidarnell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cyndidarnell.com</a>, and also look for her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/events/mindfulness-and-intimacy-a-6-week-program-for-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindfulness &amp; Intimacy workshop</a>, her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/the-desire-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desire</a> series of online workshops, and her <a href="http://cyndidarnell.com/atlas-of-erotic-anatomy-arousal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlas of Erotic Anatomy &amp; Arousal</a>. Curious Creatures can be found at <a href="http://www.curiouscreatures.biz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curiouscreatures.biz</a>. <a href="http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Ritual-in-sex-and-bdsm.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conversationsaboutsex.curiouscreatures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ep-Ritual-in-sex-and-bdsm.mp3</a>

How come the word ‘ritual’ comes up in relation to sex and bdsm?

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