Yin Q

Yin Q, writer of the piece "We All Deserve To Heal" from We Too, discusses Spike Lee, Body of Workers, Kink Out Spaces at MOMA PS1, disassociation, complicity, power play, control, and forgiveness. // Yin Q is a mother, kink educator, writer, and activist based in New York City. Their media work includes Mercy Mistress, a web pilot, and Fly in Power, a short documentary. They founded a production team called Kink Out and organize with Red Canary Song, an APIA and Asian migrant sex and massage worker collective. Yin has been recognized by Spike Lee as an impact activist in his tribute to Jackie Robinson.// ABOUT WE TOO: This collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yin Q, writer of the piece "We All Deserve To Heal" from We Too, discusses Spike Lee, Body of Workers, Kink Out Spaces at MOMA PS1, disassociation, complicity, power play, control, and forgiveness. // Yin Q is a mother, kink educator, writer, and activist based in New York City. Their media work includes Mercy Mistress, a web pilot, and Fly in Power, a short documentary. They founded a production team called Kink Out and organize with Red Canary Song, an APIA and Asian migrant sex and massage worker collective. Yin has been recognized by Spike Lee as an impact activist in his tribute to Jackie Robinson.// ABOUT WE TOO: This collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB). Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

WE TOO: Yin Q on Kink Out and Forgiveness

“They have no stakes. We have all of the stakes.”In the latest episode of my special series on WE TOO: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, I interviewed Selena the Stripper, who wrote the book's introduction.Discussed: FKA Twigs' pole dance appropriation; who gets to use the word Heaux: sugar dating; the status value of a Birkin bag; Strippers United //Selena The Stripper is a sex worker, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. After graduating from MICA in 2015, fae felt out of place in the elitist world of institutional art. Through stripping fae found financial stability and a community of incredibly strong, radically free thinking artists. Faer Instagram (@prettyboygirl) highlights faer writing and photography, but weekly exclusive content can be found on Patreon (@therealprettyboygirl). Fae is a resident author with Berlinable, a Berlin-based erotica publication. Faer podcast, Heaux in the Kneaux, is available on all platforms. // ABOUT WE TOOThis collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“They have no stakes. We have all of the stakes.”In the latest episode of my special series on WE TOO: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, I interviewed Selena the Stripper, who wrote the book's introduction.Discussed: FKA Twigs' pole dance appropriation; who gets to use the word Heaux: sugar dating; the status value of a Birkin bag; Strippers United //Selena The Stripper is a sex worker, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. After graduating from MICA in 2015, fae felt out of place in the elitist world of institutional art. Through stripping fae found financial stability and a community of incredibly strong, radically free thinking artists. Faer Instagram (@prettyboygirl) highlights faer writing and photography, but weekly exclusive content can be found on Patreon (@therealprettyboygirl). Fae is a resident author with Berlinable, a Berlin-based erotica publication. Faer podcast, Heaux in the Kneaux, is available on all platforms. // ABOUT WE TOOThis collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB) Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

WE TOO: Selena the Stripper

For the first episode of a special series celebrating the release of We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, I chatted with the book's editor Natalie West. (I associate edited and contributed to the anthology!) //"You have to be ok with ambiguity to grapple with what the book presents and what sex work is."//Natalie reflects on her choice to market herself as the Lesbian Dominatrix of Los Angeles. Then we get into the long history of how we came to co-edit this anthology of sex workers responding to the Me Too movement. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring other contributors to the book. And snag your copy, out 2.9.21 from Feminist Press! //Natalie West is a Los Angeles based writer and educator. She worked as a professional Dominatrix while obtaining her PhD in Gender Studies. These days, she is a professor who moonlights as a sex work, BDSM, and queer community authenticity consultant for film and television. //We Too is a collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of a special series celebrating the release of We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, I chatted with the book's editor Natalie West. (I associate edited and contributed to the anthology!) //"You have to be ok with ambiguity to grapple with what the book presents and what sex work is."//Natalie reflects on her choice to market herself as the Lesbian Dominatrix of Los Angeles. Then we get into the long history of how we came to co-edit this anthology of sex workers responding to the Me Too movement. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring other contributors to the book. And snag your copy, out 2.9.21 from Feminist Press! //Natalie West is a Los Angeles based writer and educator. She worked as a professional Dominatrix while obtaining her PhD in Gender Studies. These days, she is a professor who moonlights as a sex work, BDSM, and queer community authenticity consultant for film and television. //We Too is a collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been a better time to fight for justice. Responding to the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, sex workers from across the industry—hookers and prostitutes, strippers and dancers, porn stars, cam models, Dommes and subs alike—complicate narratives of sexual harassment and violence, and expand conversations often limited to normative workplaces.Writing across topics such as homelessness, motherhood, and toxic masculinity, We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival gives voice to the fight for agency and accountability across sex industries. With contributions by leading voices in the movement such as Melissa Gira Grant, Ceyenne Doroshow, Audacia Ray, femi babylon, April Flores, and Yin Q, this anthology explores sex work as work, and sex workers as laboring subjects in need of respect—not rescue.A portion of this book's net proceeds will be donated to SWOP Behind Bars (SBB). Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

WE TOO: Natalie West

Hey YAPIT fans! I'm focusing my energy on SfSx Volume 2, the hustle, and work/life balance in these turbulent times. Listen for a few words on my hiatus, and what to expect in 2021. xoxoxo TH Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey YAPIT fans! I'm focusing my energy on SfSx Volume 2, the hustle, and work/life balance in these turbulent times. Listen for a few words on my hiatus, and what to expect in 2021. xoxoxo TH Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

YAPIT Update

Annie Rose Malamet

“No amount of assimilation or pride has shaken this sense of myself as an inverted dark predatory lesbian.” //Certified lesbian vampire Annie Rose Malamet joins me to explain the appeal of darkness, finesse, predation, the night, immortal codependency, two little wounds in the neck, ejaculating blood, obsession, morbidity, the shadow self, and performance; with nods to Octavia Butler, Anne Rice, Countess Elizabeth Báthory, Phantom of the motherfuckin Opera, Xenomorphs, Ovi positors, slutty Halloween werewolves, tentacles, and evil computers. //Annie Rose Malamet is a writer, teaching artist, and podcast producer. As the creator of the podcast "Girls, Guts, &amp; Giallo," she examines subversive and controversial films from a femme leather dyke perspective. In her writing, she blends personal narrative and film theory. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“No amount of assimilation or pride has shaken this sense of myself as an inverted dark predatory lesbian.” //Certified lesbian vampire Annie Rose Malamet joins me to explain the appeal of darkness, finesse, predation, the night, immortal codependency, two little wounds in the neck, ejaculating blood, obsession, morbidity, the shadow self, and performance; with nods to Octavia Butler, Anne Rice, Countess Elizabeth Báthory, Phantom of the motherfuckin Opera, Xenomorphs, Ovi positors, slutty Halloween werewolves, tentacles, and evil computers. //Annie Rose Malamet is a writer, teaching artist, and podcast producer. As the creator of the podcast "Girls, Guts, &amp; Giallo," she examines subversive and controversial films from a femme leather dyke perspective. In her writing, she blends personal narrative and film theory. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Annie Rose Malamet: Vampires

"How can brands do more for social justice movements? Give people pleasure! Give people a reason to have a wet a$s p#ssy! Uplifting difficult conversations about Black Lives Matter: that’s what makes p#ssy wet! Loving relationships and care starts with pleasure and understanding your needs. And guess what? Social and political justice are needs like orgasms are needs.” — SX Noir /Who better than thot leader SX Noir to weave together BLM, COVID, and pleasure principles? In this special episode, sponsored by LELO, SX and Tina explore: privacy and persona in digital space, the Black Sex Worker Liberation March, mutual aid, sex tech, remote control vibrators, why we need to stop and erotically appreciate the flowers, the importance of masturbation during quarantine, and W.A.P. /Don’t forget! You can get 15% off your self-love routine with the code SEXTECH on https://lelo.to/WhyArePeopleIntoThat . This applies to every pleasure product on the site (except for already discounted products). Offer valid now through Dec 31, 2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"How can brands do more for social justice movements? Give people pleasure! Give people a reason to have a wet a$s p#ssy! Uplifting difficult conversations about Black Lives Matter: that’s what makes p#ssy wet! Loving relationships and care starts with pleasure and understanding your needs. And guess what? Social and political justice are needs like orgasms are needs.” — SX Noir /Who better than thot leader SX Noir to weave together BLM, COVID, and pleasure principles? In this special episode, sponsored by<a href="https://lelo.to/WhyArePeopleIntoThat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> LELO</a>, SX and Tina explore: privacy and persona in digital space, the Black Sex Worker Liberation March, mutual aid, sex tech, remote control vibrators, why we need to stop and erotically appreciate the flowers, the importance of masturbation during quarantine, and W.A.P. /Don’t forget! You can get 15% off your self-love routine with the code SEXTECH on <a href="https://lelo.to/WhyArePeopleIntoThat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://lelo.to/WhyArePeopleIntoThat</a> . This applies to every pleasure product on the site (except for already discounted products). Offer valid now through Dec 31, 2020 Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

SX Noir on Black Sex Worker Liberation + more

Juno Mac

“Kink is an arena where I find tidiness.” //In Part 2 of my talk with Juno Mac, co-author of Revolting Prostitutes, we discuss: great books about sex work, rational thoughts in an irrational world, whether there's such a thing as the sex worker gaze, what the Hustlers of prostitution will look like, why it’s imperative that sex work activism centers mutual aid and the experience of migrants, and how Juno is trying not to be the movement’s mother so she can be a @FeralMommy in her personal life. //“Our fangs are so fucking sharp." //Juno Mac is a professional leg spreader and opinion haver; a sex worker, activist, author, and photographer based in London, UK. She is an organizer with Sex Workers’ Advocacy and Resistance Movement, a collective of sex workers based in different cities around the UK. She is one of the co-authors of the book Revolution Prostitutes: The Fight For Sex Workers’ Rights released in 2018, and is currently working on a part documentary/part memoir photographic project about the intimate spaces in sex working lives. Her 2016 TED Talk is called: The laws that sex workers really want.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Kink is an arena where I find tidiness.” //In Part 2 of my talk with Juno Mac, co-author of Revolting Prostitutes, we discuss: great books about sex work, rational thoughts in an irrational world, whether there's such a thing as the sex worker gaze, what the Hustlers of prostitution will look like, why it’s imperative that sex work activism centers mutual aid and the experience of migrants, and how Juno is trying not to be the movement’s mother so she can be a @FeralMommy in her personal life. //“Our fangs are so fucking sharp." //Juno Mac is a professional leg spreader and opinion haver; a sex worker, activist, author, and photographer based in London, UK. She is an organizer with Sex Workers’ Advocacy and Resistance Movement, a collective of sex workers based in different cities around the UK. She is one of the co-authors of the book Revolution Prostitutes: The Fight For Sex Workers’ Rights released in 2018, and is currently working on a part documentary/part memoir photographic project about the intimate spaces in sex working lives. Her 2016 TED Talk is called: The laws that sex workers really want.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Juno Mac: Interrobang?!

“Is it ok for 'Juno Mac' to be an anxious hooker and an advocate for sex worker rights? Am I allowed to be a messy, complicated person?” //The co-author of the indispensable book Revolting Prostitutes join me over the phone from her quarantine in England to discuss: the unfair pressure of compartmentalizing our own sex lives and whoreientations, why doing sex work digitally feels like Buffy losing her super-strength and not being able to open a jar of pickles, dinner party Decrim talking points, and “calling in” the analogy "sex is to rape as sex work is to trafficking." // Juno Mac is a professional leg spreader and opinion haver; a sex worker, activist, author, and photographer based in London, UK. She is an organizer with Sex Workers’ Advocacy and Resistance Movement, a collective of sex workers based in different cities around the UK. She is one of the co-authors of the book Revolution Prostitutes: The Fight For Sex Workers’ Rights released in 2018, and is currently working on a part documentary/part memoir photographic project about the intimate spaces in sex working lives. Her 2016 TED Talk is called: The laws that sex workers really want.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Is it ok for 'Juno Mac' to be an anxious hooker and an advocate for sex worker rights? Am I allowed to be a messy, complicated person?” //The co-author of the indispensable book Revolting Prostitutes join me over the phone from her quarantine in England to discuss: the unfair pressure of compartmentalizing our own sex lives and whoreientations, why doing sex work digitally feels like Buffy losing her super-strength and not being able to open a jar of pickles, dinner party Decrim talking points, and “calling in” the analogy "sex is to rape as sex work is to trafficking." // Juno Mac is a professional leg spreader and opinion haver; a sex worker, activist, author, and photographer based in London, UK. She is an organizer with Sex Workers’ Advocacy and Resistance Movement, a collective of sex workers based in different cities around the UK. She is one of the co-authors of the book Revolution Prostitutes: The Fight For Sex Workers’ Rights released in 2018, and is currently working on a part documentary/part memoir photographic project about the intimate spaces in sex working lives. Her 2016 TED Talk is called: The laws that sex workers really want.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Juno Mac: Revolting Prostitutes Pt 1

Jen Hickman

“The push and pull between clarity and imagination is something I think about a lot in visual storytelling.” //I called up SfSx series artist Jen Hickman to celebrate the release of our SfSx: Volume 1: Protection trade paperback on July 22nd!Jen and I discuss our collaborative process, and Jen gives some insight into how they think about formatting sequential art, color as music, and an art school game that’s like exquisite corpse but with dicks. We also touch on Jen’s talent for “character acting” and one of my favorite examples of this from SfSx, how they made an air duct scene sex charged and hilarious, the role of time in comics especially smutty comics, and what kind of sex robot we'd want to fuck. // Jen Hickman is a visual storyteller and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design's Sequential Art program. Past work includes TEST, Moth &amp; Whisper, Jem and the Holograms, the Femme Magnifique anthology, and more. They get really excited about dystopian fiction, good coffee, and drawing hands. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The push and pull between clarity and imagination is something I think about a lot in visual storytelling.” //I called up SfSx series artist Jen Hickman to celebrate the release of our SfSx: Volume 1: Protection trade paperback on July 22nd!Jen and I discuss our collaborative process, and Jen gives some insight into how they think about formatting sequential art, color as music, and an art school game that’s like exquisite corpse but with dicks. We also touch on Jen’s talent for “character acting” and one of my favorite examples of this from SfSx, how they made an air duct scene sex charged and hilarious, the role of time in comics especially smutty comics, and what kind of sex robot we'd want to fuck. // Jen Hickman is a visual storyteller and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design's Sequential Art program. Past work includes TEST, Moth &amp; Whisper, Jem and the Holograms, the Femme Magnifique anthology, and more. They get really excited about dystopian fiction, good coffee, and drawing hands. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

SfSx: Jen Hickman Interrobang?!

Shine Louise Houston

“The funny thing about Crash Pad is: you know that I know that you know that I know that there’s cameras in there." //In Part 2 of my interview with Shine, we focus in on Why Are People Into Voyeurism. //Shine tells a legendary tale of how seeing herself in the mirrors at the Lusty Lady inspired Crash Pad Series. We discuss how the voyeurism themes of CPS means she’s both removed her queer woman of color gaze and inserted that gaze into every single scene; how CPS has changed over 15 years of queer p*rn production; why you should pay for your porn; why asking first is necessary. We also explore: Why is voyeurism considered so creepy? Is the voyeur a top? When is looking like touching? There's also some nerdy camera talk and Shine's conspiracy theory about P*rn Hub. //Shine Louise Houston is the founding producer and director of Pink and White Productions (CrashPadSeries.com, PinkLabel.tv). During a five-year position at the women-owned sx toy purveyor Good Vibrations, Shine recognized an underserved demand for an alternative to mainstream p*rnography. In 2005, she quit her day job to form a p*rn company, kickstarting a renaissance in queer-made p*rn. A graduate from the San Francisco Arts Institute with a Bachelors in Fine Art Film, Shine has always had a unique vision for adult cinema. Her work has been recognized for its craft and cultural contribution to LGBTQ communities around the world.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The funny thing about Crash Pad is: you know that I know that you know that I know that there’s cameras in there." //In Part 2 of my interview with Shine, we focus in on Why Are People Into Voyeurism. //Shine tells a legendary tale of how seeing herself in the mirrors at the Lusty Lady inspired Crash Pad Series. We discuss how the voyeurism themes of CPS means she’s both removed her queer woman of color gaze and inserted that gaze into every single scene; how CPS has changed over 15 years of queer p*rn production; why you should pay for your porn; why asking first is necessary. We also explore: Why is voyeurism considered so creepy? Is the voyeur a top? When is looking like touching? There's also some nerdy camera talk and Shine's conspiracy theory about P*rn Hub. //Shine Louise Houston is the founding producer and director of Pink and White Productions (<a href="http://crashpadseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CrashPadSeries.com</a>, <a href="http://pinklabel.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">PinkLabel.tv</a>). During a five-year position at the women-owned sx toy purveyor Good Vibrations, Shine recognized an underserved demand for an alternative to mainstream p*rnography. In 2005, she quit her day job to form a p*rn company, kickstarting a renaissance in queer-made p*rn. A graduate from the San Francisco Arts Institute with a Bachelors in Fine Art Film, Shine has always had a unique vision for adult cinema. Her work has been recognized for its craft and cultural contribution to LGBTQ communities around the world.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Shine Louise Houston: Voyeurism

Exploring sex, kink, gender, and love with Tina Horn. Subscribe to ACast+ for Exclusive Bonus Content! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina always goes deep into topics and it’s amazing how many different aspects of sexuality she finds

Awesome Podcast

Awesome pod. This is the bar that all podcasts about human sexuality should aspire to. Tina is inquisitive, intelligent, curious, fun, and still highly empathic. The guests are professional and able to share educated perspectives. I also love the wide range of subject matter covered, and the underlying mood and perspective from which those subjects are approached.

Top Notch

Exploring sex, kink, gender, and love with Tina Horn. Subscribe to ACast+ for Exclusive Bonus Content! Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>.Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why Are People Into That?!

Tamara Santibañez

The intimidatingly tough babe covered in symbols. The buzz of a vibrating machine. The endorphin rush of welcome, purposeful pain. These are just some of the ways that tattoo culture intersects with underground sexualities. Nobody knows that intersection better than Tamara Santibañez, a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist and the indie publisher of Discipline Press. Tune in to Part One as Tina and Tamara discuss the paradoxes of body art that is at once exhibitionist and a big fat FUCK YOU.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The intimidatingly tough babe covered in symbols. The buzz of a vibrating machine. The endorphin rush of welcome, purposeful pain. These are just some of the ways that tattoo culture intersects with underground sexualities. Nobody knows that intersection better than Tamara Santibañez, a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist and the indie publisher of Discipline Press. Tune in to Part One as Tina and Tamara discuss the paradoxes of body art that is at once exhibitionist and a big fat FUCK YOU. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

43: Tamara Santibañez : Tattoos

Merritt K

This is a raunchy one, folks. We talk about a whole lot of out-there fetishes on this show. Every so often we like to switch it up and talk about something conventional, familiar, and even vanilla. Which leads us to... cocksucking. Subversive writer and podcaster Merritt K has a lot to say about the job of blow: its versatility, its portability, its theatricality .. and her perspectives are anything but mundane. What makes a great cocksucker? A great cocksuckee? What is the advantage of the mouth over other holes? Do you have to have a cock to get your cock sucked? Does consent have to be hot to be necessary? (hint: Nope) These questions and more on the latest episode of YAPIT?!.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a raunchy one, folks. We talk about a whole lot of out-there fetishes on this show. Every so often we like to switch it up and talk about something conventional, familiar, and even vanilla. Which leads us to... cocksucking. Subversive writer and podcaster Merritt K has a lot to say about the job of blow: its versatility, its portability, its theatricality .. and her perspectives are anything but mundane. What makes a great cocksucker? A great cocksuckee? What is the advantage of the mouth over other holes? Do you have to have a cock to get your cock sucked? Does consent have to be hot to be necessary? (hint: Nope) These questions and more on the latest episode of YAPIT?!. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

39: Merritt K: Cocksucking

“I like a long flirtation stroking the crevices of the mind and the back alleys of the imagination.” Midori certainly knows from femme seduction. This sex ed legend joins Tina for the 50th episode to talk about her women's dominance intensive ForteFemme and topping from a feminine space. Tina tells the full origin story of Midori’s inspiration for her power femme name. A truly evocative storyteller, Midori basically had Tina flustered and blushing the entire conversation. Stay tuned for Part two on August 15th!Dan Savage calls Midori “The Super Nova of Kink”!  She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her incredible passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Make Hot Play Happen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I like a long flirtation stroking the crevices of the mind and the back alleys of the imagination.” Midori certainly knows from femme seduction. This sex ed legend joins Tina for the 50th episode to talk about her women's dominance intensive ForteFemme and topping from a feminine space. Tina tells the full origin story of Midori’s inspiration for her power femme name. A truly evocative storyteller, Midori basically had Tina flustered and blushing the entire conversation. Stay tuned for Part two on August 15th!Dan Savage calls Midori “The Super Nova of Kink”!  She is an artistic visionary who has touched lives across the globe with her expertise in sexuality, personal fulfillment, and kinky adventures. Using her “head-heart-hands” methodology she facilitates tackling challenging topics and creating space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Her incredible passion is fully on display in her transformative small group intensives, including Rope Dojo ®, ForteFemme: Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive and Make Hot Play Happen. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

50: Midori: Female Dominance Pt1

Allison Moon

Tina Horn and Girl Sex 101 Allison Moon both love to put their strap-ons in the butts of lucky gentlemen. What is it about this specific gender configuration (a cis-woman fucking a cis-man in the ass with a strap-on), this so-called “reversal of roles,” that has the incredible power to queer heterosexual intercourse?Some questions: What's in your pegging kit? / What does the third sphincter do? / What pegging position does the swamp planet Dagobah bring to mind? / How is a strap-on like a pair of boots?LISTEN:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina Horn and Girl Sex 101 Allison Moon both love to put their strap-ons in the butts of lucky gentlemen. What is it about this specific gender configuration (a cis-woman fucking a cis-man in the ass with a strap-on), this so-called “reversal of roles,” that has the incredible power to queer heterosexual intercourse?Some questions: What's in your pegging kit? / What does the third sphincter do? / What pegging position does the swamp planet Dagobah bring to mind? / How is a strap-on like a pair of boots?LISTEN:<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-people-into-that-!/id798960436?mt=2&amp;uo=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

25: Allison Moon: Pegging

Jillian Keenan

Pain, discipline, rosy-red butts – there's a lot to love about spanking, and a lot of loaded questions to ask about it, too. One of the most prominent mainstream journalists to tackle those issues these days is Jillian Keenan, who has written extensively about her own spanking fetish. She reveals a bunch of emotionally honest and nerdily physiological explanations into why spanking is such a turn on for her… and our host… and probably most of our audience, too!Discussed:Kiss me Kate / The Kink Gateway Drug / Shakespearean Cunt Jokes / Down the Rabbit Hole / Playing House / Little House on the Prairie / Commonilliac Artery / Oxytocyn / S2 Spinal Levels Nerves / Fetlife / TrustLISTEN:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pain, discipline, rosy-red butts – there's a lot to love about spanking, and a lot of loaded questions to ask about it, too. One of the most prominent mainstream journalists to tackle those issues these days is Jillian Keenan, who has written extensively about her own spanking fetish. She reveals a bunch of emotionally honest and nerdily physiological explanations into why spanking is such a turn on for her… and our host… and probably most of our audience, too!Discussed:Kiss me Kate / The Kink Gateway Drug / Shakespearean Cunt Jokes / Down the Rabbit Hole / Playing House / Little House on the Prairie / Commonilliac Artery / Oxytocyn / S2 Spinal Levels Nerves / Fetlife / TrustLISTEN:<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-people-into-that-!/id798960436?mt=2&amp;uo=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this show </a><a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

18: Jillian Keenan: Spanking

Siouxsie Q

“As someone who has done sex work activism full time for years, I’ve found that in order to not burn out in this fight, I have to be having gross pervy sex, just living the ho life. Otherwise WTF are we fighting for?” // Recorded live at the Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood Los Angeles May 2018, this panel features Siouxsie Q and Carly D. Three drama queen sex educators in WeHo discuss the politics of sexual freedom and then exercise it to the extreme! // Discover how to be a high status princess, how to follow the narrative arc of gaping, why the office of POTUS is the ultimate in power bottoming, what Siouxsie and Tina would do if they were stuck in an elevator and both had to pee, how turning housework into a sex game makes invisible labor visible, how to be a valeDICKtorian, and why people are into pigs, tunnel plugs, double penetration, ass to mouth, giant novelty cocks, and more! Also a very special guest appearance by Damien Bathory explaining the appeal of scat. // Writer, advocate, and performer Siouxsie Q has been an outspoken leader in the sex worker rights movement since 2012 when she launched her popular podcast, The WhoreCast, garnering national attention. Her first book, Truth Justice, and the American Whore was released in May of 2016, and her writing and perspectives have been featured in Wired, Alternet, CNN, Rolling Stone, National Public Radio and many more. Her sex column, The Whore Next Door, ran in the SF Weekly from 2014 until last year when she relocated to Los Angeles, to lead adult film performers in a historic win against the noxious California Proposition 60. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee and continues write, perform, and fight for sex workers rights at the local, state, and national levels. // Carly D. Weckstein is a sex educator and theatre director who works as the Junior Buyer at The Pleasure Chest stores. Raised by two Bay-Area gynecologists, she has a passion for empowering people through knowledge of their own bodies. In our culture of so many damaging and contradicting messages around sexuality, she believes that deep healing and joy can be found through re-claiming sex on your own terms. Carly loves teaching about communication, consent, orgasm, kink/BDSM and roleplay. When she's not talking to people about sex, she's busy running a feminist theatre ensemble in Los Angeles. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“As someone who has done sex work activism full time for years, I’ve found that in order to not burn out in this fight, I have to be having gross pervy sex, just living the ho life. Otherwise WTF are we fighting for?” // Recorded live at the Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood Los Angeles May 2018, this panel features Siouxsie Q and Carly D. Three drama queen sex educators in WeHo discuss the politics of sexual freedom and then exercise it to the extreme! // Discover how to be a high status princess, how to follow the narrative arc of gaping, why the office of POTUS is the ultimate in power bottoming, what Siouxsie and Tina would do if they were stuck in an elevator and both had to pee, how turning housework into a sex game makes invisible labor visible, how to be a valeDICKtorian, and why people are into pigs, tunnel plugs, double penetration, ass to mouth, giant novelty cocks, and more! Also a very special guest appearance by Damien Bathory explaining the appeal of scat. // Writer, advocate, and performer Siouxsie Q has been an outspoken leader in the sex worker rights movement since 2012 when she launched her popular podcast, The WhoreCast, garnering national attention. Her first book, Truth Justice, and the American Whore was released in May of 2016, and her writing and perspectives have been featured in Wired, Alternet, CNN, Rolling Stone, National Public Radio and many more. Her sex column, The Whore Next Door, ran in the SF Weekly from 2014 until last year when she relocated to Los Angeles, to lead adult film performers in a historic win against the noxious California Proposition 60. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee and continues write, perform, and fight for sex workers rights at the local, state, and national levels. // Carly D. Weckstein is a sex educator and theatre director who works as the Junior Buyer at The Pleasure Chest stores. Raised by two Bay-Area gynecologists, she has a passion for empowering people through knowledge of their own bodies. In our culture of so many damaging and contradicting messages around sexuality, she believes that deep healing and joy can be found through re-claiming sex on your own terms. Carly loves teaching about communication, consent, orgasm, kink/BDSM and roleplay. When she's not talking to people about sex, she's busy running a feminist theatre ensemble in Los Angeles. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Live! Siouxsie Q: Gaping

Andrea Glik

“We are made to feel powerless non-consensually all the time. This is an opportunity to take the power back.” /Content warning: This is conversation between two queer women about erotic fantasies that involve themes of force and violation. Rape scenes are the most fundamental yet thorniest of sexual fantasies. Whether it's force and resistance, psychological control, or emotional humiliation, why are we drawn erotically to things we don't actually want to do or have happen to us? In this episode, we unpack the paradox of consensual non-consent. Andrea brings her training as a therapist to help us understand the difference between abuse and kink play. She also gives some tips for healthy communication within a BDSM power dynamic. /Andrea Glik, LMSW is a psychotherapist, somatic healer, sex educator, and witch. Andrea specializes in treating trauma and PTSD for queer &amp; trans folks, using body based and feminist therapy practices to help clients come home to themselves. Andrea practices at The Gender &amp; Sexuality Therapy Collective in NYC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We are made to feel powerless non-consensually all the time. This is an opportunity to take the power back.” /Content warning: This is conversation between two queer women about erotic fantasies that involve themes of force and violation. Rape scenes are the most fundamental yet thorniest of sexual fantasies. Whether it's force and resistance, psychological control, or emotional humiliation, why are we drawn erotically to things we don't actually want to do or have happen to us? In this episode, we unpack the paradox of consensual non-consent. Andrea brings her training as a therapist to help us understand the difference between abuse and kink play. She also gives some tips for healthy communication within a BDSM power dynamic. /Andrea Glik, LMSW is a psychotherapist, somatic healer, sex educator, and witch. Andrea specializes in treating trauma and PTSD for queer &amp; trans folks, using body based and feminist therapy practices to help clients come home to themselves. Andrea practices at The Gender &amp; Sexuality Therapy Collective in NYC. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Andrea Glik: Consensual Non-consent

Melissa Dessereau

“You can’t really control whether you’re having an emotional connection with someone." By popular demand, here is an entire episode on the topic of open relationships, with a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who also happens to be an out queer polyamorous badass. Is having a customized relationship really worth all that processing? Listen and decide for yourself!Melissa Dessereau is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 20 years, she has been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. She has a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say she gets it and doesn’t judge you. And she’s funny.Melissa can deal with complexity and better yet can make it simple and manageable. She’s well-versed with queer, kinky, and polyamorous relationships and experiences. You can visit her web page at http://www.phiirst.com/bio-melissa.htm.Melissa is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She completed her Master of Science in Family Therapy with a concentration in Sex Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. She also holds Master of Arts in Child Development from Tufts University. Melissa is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can’t really control whether you’re having an emotional connection with someone." By popular demand, here is an entire episode on the topic of open relationships, with a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who also happens to be an out queer polyamorous badass. Is having a customized relationship really worth all that processing? Listen and decide for yourself!Melissa Dessereau is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 20 years, she has been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. She has a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say she gets it and doesn’t judge you. And she’s funny.Melissa can deal with complexity and better yet can make it simple and manageable. She’s well-versed with queer, kinky, and polyamorous relationships and experiences. You can visit her web page at <a href="http://www.phiirst.com/bio-melissa.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.phiirst.com/bio-melissa.htm</a>.Melissa is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She completed her Master of Science in Family Therapy with a concentration in Sex Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. She also holds Master of Arts in Child Development from Tufts University. Melissa is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Melissa Dessereau: Polyamory, Pt1

For the latest in my special series from the Pleasure Chest, Mary joins me to chat about Domination and Submission. Mary has worked in various aspects of the adult industry for nearly two decades. Through pleasure education, pro domination, and outfitting premier adult stores, her focus has always been on validating fantasies and relieving humans of sexual oppressions. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her partner, two kids, and often teaches kink oriented workshops at the Pleasure Chest West Hollywood.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the latest in my special series from the Pleasure Chest, Mary joins me to chat about Domination and Submission. Mary has worked in various aspects of the adult industry for nearly two decades. Through pleasure education, pro domination, and outfitting premier adult stores, her focus has always been on validating fantasies and relieving humans of sexual oppressions. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her partner, two kids, and often teaches kink oriented workshops at the Pleasure Chest West Hollywood.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Pleasure Chest: Decolonizing Domination & Submission w Mary

Aislinn Emirzian

In Episode Four, we're joined by Tina's old friend from San Francisco, Aislinn Emirzian. Badass sex educator Aislinn is the co-author (with the equally esteemed Dr. Charlie Glickman) of The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure, a one-of-a-kind book that explores that misunderstood erogenous zone: the male g-spot!This episode is for anyone with a prostate (whatever you may call it) who wants to explore its erotic potential, as well as anyone who loves to play with people who have prostates. Butt toys, strap-on play, solo exploration, lube, enemas, masculinity, femme-phobia … we cover a lot of ground in an hour! Aislinn really knows her anatomy, and this may be our nerdiest episode yet!Enjoy, be sure to get a copy of Aislinn and Charlie's book, and remember: stroke it, don't poke it!LISTEN:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Four, we're joined by Tina's old friend from San Francisco, <a href="http://www.aislinnemirzian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aislinn Emirzian</a>. Badass sex educator Aislinn is the co-author (with the equally esteemed <a href="http://www.charlieglickman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Charlie Glickman</a>) of The Ultimate Guide to <a href="http://www.prostatepleasureguide.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prostate Pleasure</a>, a one-of-a-kind book that explores that misunderstood erogenous zone: the male g-spot!This episode is for anyone with a prostate (whatever you may call it) who wants to explore its erotic potential, as well as anyone who loves to play with people who have prostates. Butt toys, strap-on play, solo exploration, lube, enemas, masculinity, femme-phobia … we cover a lot of ground in an hour! Aislinn really knows her anatomy, and this may be our nerdiest episode yet!Enjoy, be sure to get a copy of Aislinn and Charlie's book, and remember: stroke it, don't poke it!<h1>LISTEN:</h1>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

4: Aislinn Emirzian: Prostate Pleasure

Ashley Paige

"He called me Daddy and I've never felt my lips quiver so hard in my life." /I figured since we started the year off talking about Leather Mommies, it would only be fair to give some space to masculine nurturing dominants. And who better to embody that queer Daddy vibe than professional dominatrix Ashley Paige? /We discussed what it means for women to claim the title Daddy, whether this is or is not about incest, and how sex work helped Ashley get in touch with her inner vulnerable androgynous top. /Ashley Paige is a ProDomme, AlphaFemale, and Kinky Travel Companion based in NYC. She’s been engaging professionally in pleasure and perversion for more than a decade and specializes in the art of catharsis created by her ethereal understanding of visceral connection through Holistic Kink and Companionship. The femme daddy of your leather dreams and filthy fantasies…! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"He called me Daddy and I've never felt my lips quiver so hard in my life." /I figured since we started the year off talking about Leather Mommies, it would only be fair to give some space to masculine nurturing dominants. And who better to embody that queer Daddy vibe than professional dominatrix Ashley Paige? /We discussed what it means for women to claim the title Daddy, whether this is or is not about incest, and how sex work helped Ashley get in touch with her inner vulnerable androgynous top. /Ashley Paige is a ProDomme, AlphaFemale, and Kinky Travel Companion based in NYC. She’s been engaging professionally in pleasure and perversion for more than a decade and specializes in the art of catharsis created by her ethereal understanding of visceral connection through Holistic Kink and Companionship. The femme daddy of your leather dreams and filthy fantasies…! Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ashley Paige: Daddies

DaemonumX aka Christine talks about her leather dyke zine FIST, her polyamory zine LINKED, and what it even means to be a zine maker in 2019. We also chat about her notorious rope suspension performances and why they’re more about sadism than beauty. Then we settle into a discussion of Catholicism: how Christine went from an inquisitive young Catholic to a blaspheming dyke confessing about impure thoughts to another femme at a party called Slutpile. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we discuss lesbian nuns, demon dildos, and mortification of the motherfuckin flesh! //Daemonum X is a femme leatherdyke and lifestyle Dominant. She believes in BDSM as a form of spirituality and specializes in rope bondage and blood play. She is the founder and Editrix of FIST, an anthology zine for leatherdykes, as well as Linked, A Polyamory Zine. More of her words on BDSM and power exchange can be found in Them, Autostraddle, and Wussy Mag. DaemonumX lives in Brooklyn where she sometimes teaches and often performs.You can follow her on social media @DaemonumX and buy zines at fistzine.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DaemonumX aka Christine talks about her leather dyke zine FIST, her polyamory zine LINKED, and what it even means to be a zine maker in 2019. We also chat about her notorious rope suspension performances and why they’re more about sadism than beauty. Then we settle into a discussion of Catholicism: how Christine went from an inquisitive young Catholic to a blaspheming dyke confessing about impure thoughts to another femme at a party called Slutpile. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we discuss lesbian nuns, demon dildos, and mortification of the motherfuckin flesh! //Daemonum X is a femme leatherdyke and lifestyle Dominant. She believes in BDSM as a form of spirituality and specializes in rope bondage and blood play. She is the founder and Editrix of FIST, an anthology zine for leatherdykes, as well as Linked, A Polyamory Zine. More of her words on BDSM and power exchange can be found in Them, Autostraddle, and Wussy Mag. DaemonumX lives in Brooklyn where she sometimes teaches and often performs.You can follow her on social media @DaemonumX and buy zines at <a href="http://fistzine.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">fistzine.com</a> Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

DaemonumX: Catholicism pt1

Tristan Taormino

Pop quiz: What did Tristan and Tina discover they both love while recording this episode?1. Deep water penetration by enema2. Using butt plugs to be lazy tops3. The gender-bending potential of anal bottoming4. Having a hotel room pajama party at a fancy women’s leather event5. All of the above and more!LISTEN:Tristan Taormino is the author of 8 books, including The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. She is the editor of more than 25 anthologies including The Ultimate Guide to Kink and... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop quiz: What did Tristan and Tina discover they both love while recording this episode?1. Deep water penetration by enema2. Using butt plugs to be lazy tops3. The gender-bending potential of anal bottoming4. Having a hotel room pajama party at a fancy women’s leather event5. All of the above and more!LISTEN:<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-people-into-that-!/id798960436?mt=2&amp;uo=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Tristan Taormino is the author of 8 books, including The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. She is the editor of more than 25 anthologies including The Ultimate Guide to Kink and... Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

27: Tristan Taormino: Butt Plugs

Madeline Marlowe

"I want the feeling of being forced but still be in control. You gave that to me, and it was the best day of my life." CW: This episode contains audio footage from a porno set and is even  more explicit than usual. In February 2017, Tina traveled to San Francisco to shack up in the Armory and observe the final week of Kink porn being filmed within that cavernous landmark. The day after the final Hard Core Gang Bang shoot, she snuggled up in her room with director Maitresse Madeline Marlowe and her partner Will Havoc to discuss their queer DS sex work love story, and... what else? Gang Bangs! Part Two is cumming on June 15th. Maitresse Madeline Marlowe has been a porn director, performer and professional dominatrix for over 13 years. Her primary focus has been BDSM and fetish. She's a lifestyle top with a knack for prostate milking, orchestrating gangbangs on and off camera and findomme. She currently directs Hardcoregangbang.com, Tsseduction.com and Divinebitches.com.Will Havoc is a Bay Area native... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I want the feeling of being forced but still be in control. You gave that to me, and it was the best day of my life." CW: This episode contains audio footage from a porno set and is even more explicit than usual. In February 2017, Tina traveled to San Francisco to shack up in the Armory and observe the final week of Kink porn being filmed within that cavernous landmark. The day after the final Hard Core Gang Bang shoot, she snuggled up in her room with director Maitresse Madeline Marlowe and her partner Will Havoc to discuss their queer DS sex work love story, and... what else? Gang Bangs! Part Two is cumming on June 15th. Maitresse Madeline Marlowe has been a porn director, performer and professional dominatrix for over 13 years. Her primary focus has been BDSM and fetish. She's a lifestyle top with a knack for prostate milking, orchestrating gangbangs on and off camera and findomme. She currently directs <a href="http://Hardcoregangbang.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hardcoregangbang.com</a>, <a href="http://Tsseduction.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsseduction.com</a> and Divinebitches.com.Will Havoc is a Bay Area native... Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

48: Madeline Marlowe & Will Havoc: Gang Bangs

August is Anal Month at the Pleasure Chest! Tina was stoked to sit down with Brandon B, manager of the flagship West Village Pleasure Chest store (yup, the one from the rabbit vibe episode of Sex and the City) to discuss all things butt-related. This episode includes a butt-load (had to!) of toy recommendations from Brandon, including plugs, vibrators, beads, lube, even electro-stim!  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August is Anal Month at the Pleasure Chest! Tina was stoked to sit down with Brandon B, manager of the flagship West Village Pleasure Chest store (yup, the one from the rabbit vibe episode of Sex and the City) to discuss all things butt-related. This episode includes a butt-load (had to!) of toy recommendations from Brandon, including plugs, vibrators, beads, lube, even electro-stim! Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Pleasure Chest: Brandon: Butt Toys

"Kink is about exploring the uncontrollable in a controlled way. It's about feeling unsafe in a situation that is actually safe. That's the art of it." Erotic humiliation can be about so many different abstract things, and Princess Kali is here to break it down! This retired dominatrix, producer of Kink Academy, and author of Enough to Make You Blush explains how diminishing someone's ego can be one of the hottest kinds of BDSM. Whether it's objectification, financial domination, gender play, domestic service, or exposure, kinky humiliation is an intense form of power exchange that keeps on giving!Princess Kali has spent over fourteen years exploring not only the how but the why of alternative lifestyles. Her experience working as a professional dominatrix has given her a unique understanding of the motivations behind erotic humiliation play as well as a passion for helping people participate in it more safely and enjoyably. Her engaging style of presenting has been welcomed at more than 150 venues... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Kink is about exploring the uncontrollable in a controlled way. It's about feeling unsafe in a situation that is actually safe. That's the art of it." Erotic humiliation can be about so many different abstract things, and Princess Kali is here to break it down! This retired dominatrix, producer of Kink Academy, and author of Enough to Make You Blush explains how diminishing someone's ego can be one of the hottest kinds of BDSM. Whether it's objectification, financial domination, gender play, domestic service, or exposure, kinky humiliation is an intense form of power exchange that keeps on giving!Princess Kali has spent over fourteen years exploring not only the how but the why of alternative lifestyles. Her experience working as a professional dominatrix has given her a unique understanding of the motivations behind erotic humiliation play as well as a passion for helping people participate in it more safely and enjoyably. Her engaging style of presenting has been welcomed at more than 150 venues... Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

35: Princess Kali: Humiliation

Alana Massey

Privacy! Boners! Feelings!THIS is a very special episode of YAPIT, in which we investigate the subject of Tina’s new book: Sexting: The grown-ups Guide of Sex Tips to Getting Dirty Digitally. Tina wanted to invite someone with fresh, smart, refreshing ideas about naked selfie pride, choosing your own SMS adventure, and the ethics of digital privacy. After reading Alana Massey’s “feeling journalism” about online dating and technological intimacy, Tina asked Alana to be on the show; whereupon, Alana proclaimed sexting to be her highest art form!DISCUSSED:“You’re not sexting with my butt, you’re sexting with me” / "You are starring in my personalized smut" / Cyber-sex / A/S/L / “I just took a sexy picture of myself; can I send it to you?” / The Gift Dispatch Sext / “Just because you’re on your phone doesn’t mean you can phone it in.” / The power to turn someone on even if you’re not in the same room / Teleportation of arousal / Stopping someone in their tracks / Reciprocity, caution, vulnerability /... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Privacy! Boners! Feelings!THIS is a very special episode of YAPIT, in which we investigate the subject of Tina’s new book: Sexting: The grown-ups Guide of Sex Tips to Getting Dirty Digitally. Tina wanted to invite someone with fresh, smart, refreshing ideas about naked selfie pride, choosing your own SMS adventure, and the ethics of digital privacy. After reading Alana Massey’s “feeling journalism” about online dating and technological intimacy, Tina asked Alana to be on the show; whereupon, Alana proclaimed sexting to be her highest art form!DISCUSSED:“You’re not sexting with my butt, you’re sexting with me” / "You are starring in my personalized smut" / Cyber-sex / A/S/L / “I just took a sexy picture of myself; can I send it to you?” / The Gift Dispatch Sext / “Just because you’re on your phone doesn’t mean you can phone it in.” / The power to turn someone on even if you’re not in the same room / Teleportation of arousal / Stopping someone in their tracks / Reciprocity, caution, vulnerability /... Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

37: Alana Massey: Sexting

"Trauma and shame show up in the body in the same ways.” /In this Interrobang, Andrea Glik, LMSW discusses her therapy practice, how BDSM can help us to heal from trauma, what depression looks like in your nervous system, and which Cate Blanchett character she would want a sex robot to impersonate for her. /Andrea Glik, LMSW is a psychotherapist, somatic healer, sex educator, and witch. Andrea specializes in treating trauma and PTSD for queer &amp; trans folks, using body based and feminist therapy practices to help clients come home to themselves. Andrea practices at The Gender &amp; Sexuality Therapy Collective in NYC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Trauma and shame show up in the body in the same ways.” /In this Interrobang, Andrea Glik, LMSW discusses her therapy practice, how BDSM can help us to heal from trauma, what depression looks like in your nervous system, and which Cate Blanchett character she would want a sex robot to impersonate for her. /Andrea Glik, LMSW is a psychotherapist, somatic healer, sex educator, and witch. Andrea specializes in treating trauma and PTSD for queer &amp; trans folks, using body based and feminist therapy practices to help clients come home to themselves. Andrea practices at The Gender &amp; Sexuality Therapy Collective in NYC. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Interrobang: Andrea Glik LMSW on BDSM Healing

Biting. Flogging. Tickling. What is the relationship between erotic pain and sensuality? What’s to love about enduring pain to please someone else? What happens when a masochist stubs her toe? What makes someone a classic brat? Sex Ed A Go Go producer and kink educator Dirty Lola sat down with Tina to discuss all the pain that don’t hurt. Dirty Lola is a storyteller, sex educator, sex toy peddler, and the creator and host of the live sex Q&amp;A / go-go show and podcast Sex Ed A Go-Go. During the last six years, she has shared her distinctive brand of kickass body and sex-positivity and her personal journey into the kink and polyamorous lifestyles with the masses on and off stage.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biting. Flogging. Tickling. What is the relationship between erotic pain and sensuality? What’s to love about enduring pain to please someone else? What happens when a masochist stubs her toe? What makes someone a classic brat? Sex Ed A Go Go producer and kink educator Dirty Lola sat down with Tina to discuss all the pain that don’t hurt. Dirty Lola is a storyteller, sex educator, sex toy peddler, and the creator and host of the live sex Q&amp;A / go-go show and podcast Sex Ed A Go-Go. During the last six years, she has shared her distinctive brand of kickass body and sex-positivity and her personal journey into the kink and polyamorous lifestyles with the masses on and off stage. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

47: Dirty Lola: Masochism

Morgana Maye

You'll recall the meme featuring the great Iggy Pop wearing an evening gown alongside his quote: “I'm not ashamed to dress ‘like a woman' because I don't think it's shameful to be a woman.”This month's episode is a discussion between two cisgender queer women who have both made a living for many years facilitating the fantasy of cisgender men to dress up in dresses, lingerie, heels, makeup, and wigs. Beginning with the premise that the very idea of “crossing” from one gender to the other is horribly outmoded (for example, both Tina and guest Morgana Maye were definitely both wearing pants during this conversation), these two professional dominants discuss the erotic possibilities and mind-bending politics of those who enjoy erotically embodying femininity without identifying as a woman per ce.Discussed: “Please explain me to myself” / The difference between erotic degradation, humiliation, and embarrassment /... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yapit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll recall the meme featuring the great Iggy Pop wearing an evening gown alongside his quote: “I'm not ashamed to dress ‘like a woman' because I don't think it's shameful to be a woman.”This month's episode is a discussion between two cisgender queer women who have both made a living for many years facilitating the fantasy of cisgender men to dress up in dresses, lingerie, heels, makeup, and wigs. Beginning with the premise that the very idea of “crossing” from one gender to the other is horribly outmoded (for example, both Tina and guest Morgana Maye were definitely both wearing pants during this conversation), these two professional dominants discuss the erotic possibilities and mind-bending politics of those who enjoy erotically embodying femininity without identifying as a woman per ce.Discussed: “Please explain me to myself” / The difference between erotic degradation, humiliation, and embarrassment /... Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/yapit" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/yapit</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

24: Morgana Maye: Cross-Dressing

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