Sex Out Loud with Tristan Taormino

Tristan Taormino

  • 50 minutes 54 seconds
    A Singleā€™s Guide to Sx, Dating, and Happiness with Dr. Megan Stubbs

    Dr. Megan Stubbs joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her book Playing Without A Partner: A Singleā€™s Guide to Sex, Dating, and Happiness (Cleis Press). They explore being single in the U.S. today, body mapping and acceptance, sex with near strangers, and how to live your best single life. Special thanks to Dipsea and Intensity by Pour Moi for their support of this episode.

    27 July 2021, 6:20 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Kissing, Dating and The Relationship Escalator with Cam Poter

    Comedian and co-host of the popular podcast Sex Talk With My Mom, Cam Poter joins Tristan Taormino to catch up and cover as many topics as they can! They talk about pandemic sex, polyamory, dating apps, the relationship escalator, talking about sex with your mom, and the complex magic of kissing (and why itā€™s sometimes underrated). Special thanks to Dipsea and Lorals for their support of this episode.

    20 July 2021, 6:39 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Why We Lost the S-x Wars with Lorna Bracewell

    Political theorist Lorna Bracewell joins Tristan Taormino to discuss her new book Why We Lost the Sex Wars: Sexual Freedom in the #MeToo Era. Bracewell breaks down what has been lost in the history of the sex wars and creates a revisionist history which breaks down the narrative of only two ā€œsidesā€ (anti-pornography feminists and sex-radical feminists), reveals how classic liberal ideas infiltrated the arguments of the time, and why the voices of women of color are unrepresented in the history. She connects the contentious time for feminism, sexual politics, and free speech with the current era of #MeToo, Slut Walks, and trigger warnings. Special thanks to Calm and Dipsea for their support of this episode.

    6 July 2021, 2:34 pm
  • 54 minutes 42 seconds
    Compersion in Polyamory with Marie Thouin

    Dr. Marie Thouin joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her research on compersion in non-monogamous relationships. She defines compersion as ā€œour wholehearted participation in the happiness of others. It is the sympathetic joy we feel for somebody else, even when their positive experience does not involve or benefit us directly. Thus, compersion can be thought of as the opposite of jealousy and possessiveness.ā€ They discuss compersion as a feeling, a practice, and a goal and some practical ways to access it. Dr. Thouin holds a PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies.ā  She is the founder of Love InSight, a mindful dating and relationship coaching practice where she supports growth-minded people of all backgrounds and relationship styles to foster soulful, intentional love. Special thanks to Manscaped and Lorals for their support of this episode.

    25 June 2021, 5:30 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Scientists for Sex Worker Rights with Barb and Ron

    Professors and longtime scholars on sex work Barb Brents and Ron Weitzer join Tristan Taormino to talk about their work with Scientists for Sex Worker Rights. They talk about hysteria and lack of solid research around sex trafficking, the fight to decriminalize sex work, and whatā€™s happening on the local level in various states. Barb Brents is a co-author of Paying for Sex in the Digital Age (One World/Random House) and The State of Sex: Tourism, Sex and Sin in the New American Heartland (New York University Press). Ron Weitzer is the editor of the anthologyĀ Sex For Sale (Routledge). Special thanks to Dipsea and Manscaped for their support of this episode.

    14 June 2021, 7:12 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Sex with Strangers with Michael Lowenthal

    Michael Lowenthal reads from his new book Sex with Strangers (University of Wisconsin Press) and he and Tristan talk about the polymorphous perversity of the stories which include a sexy hook up for aging gay man, a hot priest and some surprising confessions, and an unexpected honeymoon night. They also reminisce about missing LGBTQ bookstores, the rise of LGBTQ publishing, and other tales from the 1990s. Michael is the author of four novels:Ā The Same Embrace,Ā Avoidance,Ā Charity GirlĀ (aĀ New York TimesĀ Book ReviewĀ ā€œEditorsā€™ Choiceā€ andĀ Washington PostĀ ā€œTop Fiction of 2007ā€ pick), andĀ The Paternity TestĀ (an Indie Next List selection and a Lambda Literary Award finalist). Special thanks to Manscaped and Pour Moi for their support of this episode.

    8 June 2021, 5:04 pm
  • 49 minutes 37 seconds
    Polyamorous Rom Coms with Sagan Morrow

    Sagan Morrow, author of the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and Tristan Taormino talk about the evolution of romance novels, breaking new ground with different love and relationship styles, grappling with common polyamorous challenges, and the power of representation. In addition to writing, Sagan helps other multi-passionate creatives and solopreneurs save 10+ hours every single week, maximize productivity based on their personality, and take strategic action to finally achieve their dreamy goalsā€”without burning out. Special thanks to Manscaped and Intensity by Pour Moi for their support of this episode.

    31 May 2021, 7:18 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Trans Sex with Lucie Fielding

    Lucie Fielding joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book, Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic EmbodimentsĀ (Routledge). She argues we must move beyond trans narratives that are defined by trauma, oppression, genitals, sexual loss, and sexual function. She urges us to reject cis heteronormative ideas about bodies (ā€œThe presence of a part should not necessarily lead one to presume that an individual wishes that part interacted with in culturally prescribed waysā€). Lucie offers real tools for clinicians and gender non conforming clients to embrace erotic embodiment, discover their desires, and redefine sexual satisfaction. Plus, she and Tristan chat about what cis gender folks can learn from trans people about embodiment, desire, sex, and sexuality. Special thanks to Manscaped and Lorals for their support of this episode.

    24 May 2021, 6:11 pm
  • 55 minutes 48 seconds
    Threesomes with Stella Harris

    Stella Harris joins Tristan Taormino and they chat about a favorite subject: threesomes! Harris has the goods in her new book The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes which explores everything from myths and common pitfalls to logistics and power dynamics. Tristan and Stella do a deeper dive into the subject, talking about how to take baby steps, setting expectations, finding other folks, and unicorns. Stella even tells us how to explore a threesome fantasy without other people! Stella Harris is a Certified Intimacy Educator and Sex Coach who uses a variety of tools to guide and empower her clients and she teaches everything from pleasure anatomy, to communication skills, to kink and BDSM. Stella is also the author of Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships. Special thanks to Pour Moi and Dipsea for their support of this episode.

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    17 May 2021, 2:52 pm
  • 1 hour 37 seconds
    Torrey Peters on Detransition, Baby

    Torrey Peters joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her national bestselling novelĀ Detransition, Baby (One World/Random House). They talk about her unapologetic approach to writing the book (ā€œI wrote this book for trans womenā€), the sex scenes that Tristan loved, being seen, multiple kinds of transitions, gender anxiety, community, bad decisions, womanhood, and motherhood. And they roll around with the question: how did such a trans and queer book become a mainstream runaway bestseller? Torrey Peters isĀ theĀ author of Detransition, Baby as well as theĀ novellasĀ Infect Your Friends and Loved OnesĀ andĀ The Masker. She also holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a Masters in Comparative Literature from Dartmouth. Torrey rides a pink motorcycle and splits her time between Brooklyn and an off-grid cabin in Vermont. Special thanks to Lorals and Pour Moi for their support of this episode.

    10 May 2021, 3:34 pm
  • 56 minutes 12 seconds
    Masturbation for All with Vic Liu

    Vic Liu joins Tristan Taormino to kick off Masturbation May and talk about her new book Bang! Masturbation for All Genders and Abilities (published by Microcosm Press). They cover masturbation stigma, double standards, myths, including other peopleā€™s voices, and the creation of this book through design. Then Tristanā€™s friend Tonya stops for some real talk about jerking off and her honest review of the Satisfyer Curvy. This episode is brought to you by Satisfyer in honor of Masturbation May!

    3 May 2021, 6:42 pm
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