Love without the possibility of parole
In 2000, Sigrid Wade began writing to people on death row to express her solidarity against that kind of punishment; she never thought she’d end up marrying one of them and having a child. But that’s exactly what happened between her and Alan Wade. Meet a sociologist who studies relationships like…
Obey, serve, play: The power of being a submissive in the BDSM world
Last time, we did an episode about dominants in the world of BDSM and kink, and now? It’s time for the submissives to take center-stage. Learn the difference between “submissive” and “slave”, and four people’s interpretations of what it means to obey, serve, and play. GUESTS: Kate Kinsey: Author…
Control, command, play: The power of being a dominant in the BDSM world
Meet a world-renowned expert on kink who will explain exactly what we’re talking about when we talk about dominants. And you’ll meet three very different kinds of dominants in the BDSM world: One who is particularly sensual, one whose power lies in money, and one whose disability is just another co…
Sweeten the deal: How sugar daddies and sugar babies make it work
When I say, “The Sugar Lifestyle”, I'm not talking about the typical high-fructose, American diet. I’m talking about the often financially-centered lifestyle of sugar daddies and sugar babies. On this episode, you’ll hear from one sugar baby who teaches women how to “embrace their inner sugar”, an…
We have to talk about cuddle parties
When you hear the words, “cuddle party”, what do you picture? Something playful? Something salacious? Something… else? When your culture equates affection with attraction, how does it feel to challenge that connection? And to what degree can affection be healing when it isn't necessarily connected…
BFF's for real: Life as Platonic Life Partners
Think about your BFF (that’s Best Friend For Life). Now, imagine if that “for life” part was a deliberate, co-creative commitment. You’re free to date other people if you’re into that kinda thing, but you put each other down as your emergency contact, you live together, you may even raise kids to…
It’s not just a sex doll! What it’s like to be in a relationship with a synthetic partner
When I say, “sex doll”, do you imagine creativity? Improvisation? Self-love? Find out why these synthetic companions can address more than just physical pleasure. Plus, get a history of where these dolls came from, and a peek at what they might be like in the future. On the podcast feed, you can…
Spectrosexuality: When a spirit is your spouse
On past episodes of our Audacious Love series, we’ve talked with people who’ve been married for over 50 years, people who’ve fallen in love with synthetic companions, people who’ve fallen love with objects, and today, you’ll meet four people who are married to spirits, ancestors, or gods. GUESTS: …
Falling in love with objects: The experience of being an Objectum Sexual
Many of us know what it feels like to fall in love. The attraction, the chemistry, the excitement! But what’s it like to fall in love with an ashtray?Or a chandelier? Hear what love is like for people who identify as Objectum Sexual. Plus, hear from a sexologist on what the rest of us get wrong …
Married Over 50 Years: “Love Each Other Even When You Don’t”
Fill in the blank: Love is… Patient. Kind. Love is Work. Hard to find. But if you wanna put your finger on what makes up “long-lasting love”, you’re gonna need some wisdom to fill in those blanks. So today, meet three couples who’ve been together for over 50 years. GUESTS: Angela and Grant Loave…