Episodes
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
S4Ep8: Fatness & Sexuality
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
This week, Em speaks with Noelle Benach, LCPC, CST, an AASECT Certified sex therapist, educator, and speaker. In this episode, the two identify and unpack myths and misconceptions associated with fatness / being larger-bodied, particularly as it pertains to sexuality. If you don't listen -- this is your reminder that all bodies are deserving of and capable of whatever pleasure they aspire to!
Learn this and more throughout the discussion.
Noelle's work is fat, queer, kink, and ENM friendly! She works with individuals, couples, businesses and more. Learn more and book her via her website!
Follow Noelle's Instagram.
During the episode, Noelle recommends several resources. They're listed here:
- Maintenance Phase Podcast
- Fat and Queer: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives
- "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon
- What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
- Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD
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Saturday Mar 30, 2024
S4Ep7: Turning. Yourself. On.
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
In this week's episode, Em speaks with sex and intimacy coach Lauren of Oh Yeah Coaching. Together, the two touch on (pun intended) all things 1) turning ourselves on, 2) aligning our pursuit of pleasure with our values, and 3) learning to be comfy with the uncomfy.
Looking for an ~intimacy audit~ with an expert? Lauren has you covered. Book a free session here.
For upcoming events and more, follow Oh Yeah Coaching on Instagram or visit Lauren's website.
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Saturday Mar 16, 2024
S4Ep6: Neurodiversity & Sexuality
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Where neurospicy meets bedroom spicy!! In this week's episode, Em discusses neurodiversity and sexuality including kink/BDSM and nonmonogamy with board-certified sexologist Lilith Foxx.
Lilith is an educator, a marketer, a consultant, and more. Learn from and work with her here!!
Follow Lilith's Instagram and register for upcoming events.
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
S4Ep5: Swinging, Sex Work, and Safety!
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
In this episode, Em and Azalea talk entering the swinging scene and lifestyle, navigating relationships, body image, and separating pleasure from business!
To learn more about ethical non-monogamy, swinging, kink, and more, follow @azalea_bbw on Instagram.
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Saturday Feb 17, 2024
S4Ep4: Infertility and Rediscovering Intimacy
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
In this episode, Em speaks with Tiffany Taylor -- a sex therapist, intimacy coach, and more. Tiffany not only has 15+ years in the mental health industry working with individuals and couples alike, but has lived experience navigating infertility rediscovering one's self and sexuality after.
Learn more about working with Tiffany via her website.
Follow Tiffany on Instagram (@talkyoishtiff and Facebook.
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Saturday Feb 03, 2024
S4Ep3: A Real Hot Girl Movement w/ Dr. Clarissa Francis
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
In this episode, Em speaks with Dr. Clarissa Francis, a scholar-activist and consultant who specializes in the Hot Girl Movement, exploring its connection to Pleasure Activism and Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer as pivotal aspects of Black women's journey toward sexual liberation.
Visit Dr. Francis's website for more information on the A Real Hot Girl Movement and her work
Follow her on Instagram and Facebook for educational content and latest events.
Dr. Francis also published her memoir "Phreak Like Me: Becoming The Real Hot Girl Doc" in 2022 which encourages Black women to start their self-discovery journey for a better understanding of themselves, their feelings around sex, relationships, sexual expression, and pleasure. It also includes self-reflection worksheets and playlists!
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Saturday Jan 20, 2024
S4Ep2: Healing & Exploration Through Psychedelics, Kink, and More
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
In this week's episode, Em connects with Nicole, host of the Modern Anarchy podcast and Psychologist in Training. Together, the two discuss psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, the healing nature of k*nk, deeper embodiment, nonmonogamy, relationship anarchy, and more.
Learn more about Modern Anarchy via Nicole's website or Instagram.
Listen to Modern Anarchy anywhere you can listen to podcasts!
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Saturday Jan 06, 2024
S4Ep1: Legal Companionship with Alice Little
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
In this episode, Em chats with Alice Little. Alice is best known as America's most successful legal s*x worker, and currently works at the Chicken Ranch Brothel in Las Vegas Nevada. Her services are vast and varied, and her story demonstrates that s*x work is so much more than "in out, in out, bye!" Alice is also an advocate for s*x workers rights, often speaking with politicians and legislators to increase their understanding about the industry.
Their discussion branches from Alice's experiences and unique expertise, a day in the life of a brothel s*x worker, and the importance of s*x work decriminalization, legislation, and overall rights.
Learn about working with Alice (in person, online, etc!) via her website.
Follow Alice on Instagram and Twitter.
Looking to support s*x workers? Here are a few Alice-approved organizations! If you're looking to support more organizations in your community, DM Sexistentialist on Instagram and we can help you research :)
SWAID Collective: SW Mutual Aid Collective is a fund created by sex workers for use by sex workers.
SWOP USA: S*x Workers Outreach Project-USA is a national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.
SWOP Behind Bars: SWOP Behind Bars is a national grassroots social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of s*x workers, victims of trafficking, and their communities with a focus on those currently incarcerated or seeking re-entry.
Meals4Heels: Meal delivery service, catering to Portland s*x worker community.
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Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Bonus Episode: How We Learn About Sex Growing Up
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Season 4 is on the horizon but, in the meantime, let's get a lil taste.
In this episode, Em is joined by the wonderful Dr. Meghanne Bartlett-Chase, a former sex educator and sexual violence crisis counselor who recently received her PhD in education policy with a research focus on sex education policy, practice, and controversy. Together, the two talk all things sex education policy and accessibility, how we all learn about sex growing up, and a bit of Twilight.
Meg is writing an anthology all about the ways we learn about sex! She is looking for more individuals to share their stories (this is LGBTQIA+ friendly). To contact Meg and share, email meg.bartlettchase@gmail.com
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Life Updates & Season 4
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
It's official!! Season 4 will be live in 2024. In the meantime, Em checks in and shares excitement for upcoming seasons.
If you haven't already, please rate and review Sexistentialist anywhere you listen, and be sure to follow the podcast and Instagram @sexistentialistpod for all show updates.
Stay tuned for more.