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Our most popular episode of 2023! What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. Note: We're taking the rest of December off.  See you January 11!

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• JoJo Bear - Somatic Sex & Intimacy Guide

See also:

• Caffyn Jesse’s groundbreaking work
• Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent model

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to wildandsublime.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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The first half of our Pride Edition show features a panel on how to live authentically and fearlessly as a LGBTQ+ person in these challenging times, plus a comedy set with Chicago standup musician Manny Petty. Guest host Matthew Amador. Recorded at Hungry Brain in Chicago.

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Live show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling

In this episode:

• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels
• Sergio Mojica - Educator and community activist
• Andie Baumgartner - Sex-positive therapist 
• Nat Vikitsreth - Decolonized and licensed psychotherapist, burlesque artist, and host of the Come Back to Care Podcast 
• Manny Petty - standup musician

Thanks to Uberlube - our show’s official lube!

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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You want to explore kink but aren’t ready to engage a partner. What to do? Our panel of sexperts discuss options and how to slowly move out into the wider kinky world.

In this episode:

Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic therapist and empowerment coach 

Diane Long - sex positive empowerment self defense teacher

Clark Hazel - nonbinary trans therapist licensed in OR and IL 

Get tix to our Chicago June 15, 2023 show and podcast recording!

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Want to rev up your relationship? Host Karen Yates, a somatic intimacy coach, gives you easy tools to put into practice right away with her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication. Download today!

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In this Bonus episode Sean talks with special guest and friend of the show Stephanie Pierotti (Director of ShapingEDU at ASU) about the upcoming FREE Virtual event - ShapingEDU Mini Summit: AI x Higher Ed, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI Tools that will be held on May 11, 2023. 

This is a Free Event - you can sign up or learn more by visiting ShapingEDU.asu.edu

Event Description: 

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to create more impactful, individualized learning journeys that maximize learning experiences at every step, and streamline educator’s workload. With the wildly fast-paced introduction of new AI tools, we’re forced to process a new array of challenges and opportunities almost daily.

How might we reduce the fear and anxiety surrounding AI by utilizing AI tools that empower educators to create more impactful, personalized learner opportunities, while also equipping students for career success?

Our popular action-packed Mini Summit event format allows us to explore a wide array of aspects of hot topics from diverse viewpoints in a four hour window. This mix of lightning presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions and a Serious Play activity keeps the engaging content and inspirational ideas flowing for the full four hours.

Links:

• ShapingEDU - to learn more, stay connected with the community 
• Event Registration - did we mention it was FREE? 

Panelists answer a Patreon listener question about how to trust your intuition and avoid old patterns with new partners after leaving an abusive relationship.

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In this episode:

• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic therapist and empowerment coach
• Clark Hazel - Individual and couples therapist at Best Therapies
• Diane Long - Empowerment self-defense coach and trauma-informed bodyworker

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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You want to leave the world better than you found it! But where do you start in figuring out your purpose?

We were curious so we asked people what they thought. Listen for ideas for defining your life purpose.

Connect with the Panelists
0:00:55
Dr. Kristin Kahle
https://drkristinkahle.com/

0:01:59
Raj Sanghvi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsanghvi/

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Bob Jennings
https://www.facebook.com/bob.jennings.127
0:02:42
Jeanette Turvey
https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.turvey.3

0:03:24
Ben Wood
https://bwoodinsurance.com/

0:03:54
Brad Tunis
https://www.boundlesshypnotherapy.com/

0:04:38
Bryce Shockley
https://stratoscreativemarketing.com/meet-our-team/

0:05:40
Derek Preston
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekpreston/

0:06:03
Susan Hallak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhallak/
0:07:27
Ken Hamlet
https://www.wellcapventures.com/

0:07:54
Kevin Wexler
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwexler/

0:08:13
Michael Mack
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpmackcoach/

0:08:38
Jessica Zemple
https://lifeshucker.com/

Connect with the Host
Lisa Liguori: lisal.com

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The live Valentine’s Spectacular serves up a panel chat on increasing intimacy, an interview with The Pegging Book authors, Karen’s Sermon about the gifts of an unexpected health event, and more. Recorded at Constellation in Chicago.

Live show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling

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In this episode:

• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels
• Tazima Parris -  Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor
• Andie Baumgartner - Sex-positive therapist 
• R.C. Riley - Writer, performer, podcast host & activist seeking to empower the marginalized
• The Pegging Book

And our lovely friends:

• T-Time Toys
• Emma Alamo
• Uberlube

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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Has your identity shifted? Do you want to tell others about it – and if so, how? Panelists answer a listener question on the value and meaning of coming out as queer (or as anything!).

In this episode:

• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner & Intimacy Coach

Are you looking for…

• A Wild & Sublime gift
• Episodes on specific topics
• This episode’s transcript
• Books on sex and relationships

Buzzsprout bonus! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout can help you create, host and promote it! Plus lots of useful tools and resources to streamline the process and level up your pod game. Use our affiliate link for $20 off!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

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What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• JoJo Bear - Somatic Sex & Intimacy Guide

See also:

• Caffyn Jesse’s groundbreaking work
• Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent model

I’m looking for…

• A Wild & Sublime gift
• Episodes on specific topics
• This episode’s transcript
• Books on relationships & sexuality

Buzzsprout bonus! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout can help you create, host and promote it! Plus lots of useful tools and resources to streamline the process and level up your pod game. Use our affiliate link for $20 off!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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Season 4 kicks off with the first half of October’s live show, where panelists chat about porn – what’s good, how to find out what you like, and ways to think about its role in your life.

Tickets on sale for our Chicago Feb 11 show!

In this episode:

• Peter Navarro - Somatic sex therapist
• Goddess Erica - Tantric doula & sexual empowerment coach
• Caitlin V - Intimacy & relationship coach, host of Good Sex on Discovery+
• MakeLoveNotPorn

I’m looking for…

• A Wild & Sublime gift
• Episodes on specific topics
• This episode’s transcript
• Books on relationships & sexuality

Buzzsprout bonus! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout can help you create, host and promote it! Plus lots of useful tools and resources to streamline the process and level up your pod game. Use our affiliate link for $20 off!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Are you a sex-positive patron? The Afterglow brings you bonus content, merch discounts, early notice of show dates, and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Want to be Wild & Sublime out in the world?  Check out our tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

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Panelists answer a listener question on handling work-life balance when ambition and sex start to jostle for space in a relationship.

In this episode:

• Tazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor
• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, and gender rebels
• Chicago backroom travel tips - Touché, Banana Video, Steamworks

I’m looking for…

• Episodes on specific topics
• This episode’s transcript
• Books on relationships & sexuality
• A Wild & Sublime gift

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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Two panelists talk with Karen about the expansive possibilities of realizing your own gender expression and how the journey can lead to somatic release and increased joy.

In this episode:

• Ley David Elliette Cray - Sexuality counselor, BDSM educator, trans yoga instructor 
• Clark Hazel - Individual and Couples therapist at Best Therapies
• Are you in need of a gender-affirming letter to access medical care? Clark Hazel offers letter-writing services to folks in IL seeking gender-affirming care. Sliding scale pricing. Go here to request a session.

I’m looking for…

• Episodes on specific topics
• This episode’s transcript
• Books on relationships & sexuality

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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Want to try some kinky stuff with your partner, but have no idea where to begin? Panelists offer tips for those curious about experimenting with power play, sensation play, and beyond.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworker
• Jason Best - Kink-aware therapist & founder of Best Therapies
• Peter Navarro - Sex-positive and somatic-oriented therapist

I’m looking for…

• The rest of this panel convo - S3E6: Fat Shame
• Episodes on specific topics - There's a list! 
• This episode’s transcript - Read it here.
• A book on relationships/sexuality - Check out our recs on Bookshop!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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Our live June stage show features an impact demo - whips, canes, paddles, oh my! - a panel convo on getting more pleasure in sexy encounters, interview with a sex shop owner, and an erotic story. Recorded at Hungry Brain Chicago. 

In this episode:

• Early to Bed - Sex toy shop in Chicago and online
• FtM Essentials - Online gender expression gear
• Best Therapies - June live show sponsor
• Tazima Parris - Sex coach
• Lily Gonzalez - Sex psychotherapist
• Tom Doctor - Sex and relationship therapist
• Alan Colorado - Storyteller
• The_Enigma - kink enthusiast - is on FetLife
• Clara and the Great Goddamn - bottom to The Enigma - and musician on April Live Show!

More!:

• Episodes on specific topics - There's a list! 
• This episode’s transcript - Read it here.
• Love live shows? Check out April and February Part 1 & Part 2!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…

Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Can you get beyond religious guilt in your sex life? Can you be a religious person and also kinky, queer, polyamorous? This deep conversation explores themes of faith, the damage restrictive religions can do to our erotic spirit, and how to work toward getting free.

In this episode:

• Jera Brown - Sex and relationship columnist & fetish provider. Their podcast Left-handed Journeys explores role sexuality has played in people's spiritual identities and practices
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach

More on faith and sexuality:

• Dr. Laura E. Anderson on Instagram
• @thepursuinglife on Twitter
• @StPromiscuity on Twitter
• Marlene Winnell - Religious Trauma Syndrome

Books mentioned in this episode: Philip Gulley - “If Grace Is True”; “If God Is Love”

• Todd Salzman - "Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction," ; "The Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed Catholic Anthropology"
• Marcella Althaus-Reid -  “Indecent Theology” . See also: The Queer God
• Many more recs on our Bookshop page!

Go to our website for:

• Episodes on a specific topic - There's a list! 
• This episode's transcript - Read it here.

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you talk to your therapist about your sex life? How can you find a sex-positive provider who works for you? Three professionals discuss what to look for and how to start the conversation.

In this episode:

• Blake Mackie, Hannah Schwartz & Tom Doctor of Best Therapies
• Kink and Polyamory-Aware Professionals Directory

Additional resource for therapists: 

• Kink Clinical Practice Guidelines Project

Plus Karen’s interview with clinician Carrie Jameson on kink-aware therapists

Looking for episodes on a specific topic? There's a list!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

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Karen can’t come to the phone now… She’s all tied up. A raucous live recording of Wild & Sublime’s Chicago stage show, featuring a rope tutorial, music, storytelling, tantra interview, and more. Recorded April 16, 2022, at the Hungry Brain.

In this episode:

• Clara and the Great Goddamn - Singer/songwriter
• Tony Holmes/The Love Warrior - Kintsugi Coach & Tantric Bodywork Practitioner
• Goddess Erica - Storyteller, Sexual Empowerment Coach and Tantric Doula
• Stranger - Kink Enthusiast & Educator
• What exactly happened? Rope demo images at Wild & Sublime online!

Looking for episodes on a specific topic? There's a list!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

When is the right time to start a polyamory convo with a long-term partner? Panelists respond to a listener who’s on the fence about opening up a monogamous relationship.

In this episode:

• Tazima Parris - Sex Coach
• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex & gender rebels
• Brandon Hunter-Haydon - Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach

Further Listening:

• S2E43: Polyamory Q&A
• S2E6: What Open Relationships Can Teach Everyone

Looking for episodes on a certain topic? Browse the full list!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works iwith couples to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you want to know more about playing in groups and the nitty-gritty details? Organizers from several play parties, a dungeon and a bathhouse talk about their respective scenes. Recorded live at Constellation Chicago in October 2019.

In this episode:

• LRA Chicago
• Galleria Domain 2
• Steamworks
• Midwest FemDomme Group (find them on FetLife too)
• Find Girl Bang Chicago (and Girl Bang Madison) on FetLife
• GoFundMe for Jerith of GD2

Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? Check out our recs on Bookshop!

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works in-person with couples in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… 

Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.

Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Do you laugh during sex? Or are you very serious when things get steamy? Panelists respond to a listener question about different attitudes toward humor in the bedroom.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker and body-centered counselor
• Clark Hazel - Individual and Couples therapist at Best Therapies 
• Heather Shannon - Certified Sex Therapist
• April 16 live show tickets

Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works in-person with couples in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.

The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!

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