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  • Season 6, Episode 763: What the Architects of Taboo Can Teach Us About Consent, Intimacy, and Trust with the Kink Consultant Amanda Dames.

    Listen to an interview with The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication.

    Guest Bio:

    AMANDA DAMES, aka The Kink Consultant, is a sexologist, SomaticaÂź Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix specializing in kink, intimacy, and communication. Through coaching, education, media appearances, and her podcast The Kink Consultant, Amanda helps people explore desire without shame while making kink feel approachable, empowering, and rooted in consent, confidence, and connection. Known for her honest, playful, and accessible teaching style, Amanda has built an online audience of more than 300,000 followers across social media and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women's Health, POPSUGAR, and Court TV for her expertise in kink and modern relationships. Her work focuses on helping individuals and couples communicate openly about fantasies, power dynamics, and emotional intimacy so they can create relationships that feel more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling both inside and outside the bedroom. MORE ONLINE:
    AmandaDames.com
    Instagram
    Facebook
    TikTok
    YouTube
    Podcast Discussion Topics:

    The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication

    Meeting Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant

    Sex Education Ignores Female Pleasure and that needs to change, everyone on the planet has been gaslit by culture, society, education, and religion

    Shame and Communication in Intimate Relationships

    Sexual Health as Mental Health, we can't ignore sexual health because it's a component of mental health

    Communication is the Foundation of Kink

    Origins and Evolution of Kinks and Fetishes, where do these come from?

    Sex Research Deserves Equal Funding and Attention for BOTH sexes and that has not been done well in the past

    Instagram Censorship and Women's Health Content,, the social media platforms are unfairly guiding discussions on sexual health, favoring and allowing men's topics, but not women's. They need to stop treating actual body parts as taboo words, especially women's body parts. We need to quit the old Puritanical influence!

    Breaking Judgment to Build Better Relationships

    Anatomy Matters! Clitoral Sensitivity and Hood Anatomy Explained, we need real teaching and discussions on real anatomy, not hidden blackballed teaching on women's anatomy

    Body Modification, the ramifications, and Personal Autonomy

    Risky Decisions and Living to Tell Tales

    Where to Find Amanda and Resources

    Past episode clips, book blurb, FirmTech information

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  • Video version of this episode, Season 6, Episode 762:

    Age Gap Excerpt from John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures. This book won first place in it's category in the Golden Pigtails Smut Awards for 2025 books! Get the book here: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/johngiveshiswifehotadventures

    Laney, John, and Anderson have a new arrangement. In bed, they luckily have a large one at the house. They've become a legit throuple!

    Laney likes the middle of the mattress the best of their threesome bed, except for when being draped over the edge for thigh clapping exercises because those give her the most satisfying workouts. The repairmen still come and enjoy the spicy extras of visiting the house.

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  • Season 6, Episode 761: Embracing the Forbidden, Dark Desires, & Creative Freedom with Author A.A. Powers with a dark spicy romance book excerpt at the end of the author interview!

    Discussion Topics:

    Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Spicy Romance, Author Interview, Book Series, The Devious Bonds Series, Character Development, Writing Process, Fantasy Fiction, Self-Acceptance, Emotional Healing, Storytelling, Indie Authors, Reader Engagement, Sex Positivity, Creative Writing, Women authors who write romance, spice, and smutty fiction, Minnesota Authors, Book Marketing, Writing Community, Self-Publishing

    Be sure to listen to Season 6, Episode 760 to get right into the excerpt: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26.

    A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM

    Author bio:

    A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters.

    As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged.

    Learn more about Author A.A. Powers:

    https://aapowersauthor.com/

    Ruan's New Release, a Dark Romance Suspense Thriller with erotic storytelling: Ruan's New Novel

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  • Season 6, Episode 760: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26.

    A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM

    Author bio:

    A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters.

    As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged.

    Learn more about Author A.A. Powers:

    https://aapowersauthor.com/

    One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys:

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  • Season 6, Episode 759: The Healing Power of Smut: Part 7, From Pastor to Spicy Pen, Amy W. Vogel's Empowerment Journey. This is the video version of the episode.

    Guest Bio:

    Amy W. Vogel is an author who writes about feminine empowerment, spicy reverse age gap romance, historical fantasy with romance, urban fantasy with romance, and she's a coach for women authors. She's a former pastor and shares her transformative journey from being a pastor to writing spicy romance. She shares about her venture into spicy storytelling and writing books.

    Find more about Amy here: https://www.amywvogel.com/

    Books: Feminine Rising (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/42OoKSy

    The Assist: A Spicy Soccer Romance https://amzn.to/3RWQU7K

    Teleosis https://amzn.to/3ENSwxI

    Summary:

    Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into a spicy conversation with writer Amy W. Vogel, a former pastor turned author, about the transformative journey of embracing sexuality and the healing power of smut in literature. Amy shares her unique experiences navigating the complexities of faith, femininity, and freedom, all while exploring the world of romance and erotic fiction. Together, they discuss the importance of female voices in writing, the liberation that comes from owning one's sexuality, and how the act of reading and writing can serve as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. Get ready for a candid discussion filled with laughter, insights, and plenty of spicy revelations!

    Timeline:
    00:00 - Amy W. Vogel used to be a pastor
    04:06 - Do you do more non fiction or do you do some fiction
    06:31 - Sport themed book
    07:06 - So what is it do you think that is healing about either reading or writing
    12:58 - People are trying to censor the spicy romance that people want to read
    17:16 - When I first started this podcast, I wasn't very judgmental, but now I'm even less so
    20:27 - What do you think about the fact that there are no female voices in the Bible
    26:56 - 67% of self published authors are female and most are romance writers
    32:00 - So I'm working on my sixth book and it's actually speaking of the Bible
    36:59 - Part of being a human is her sexuality and having sex
    41:21 - Romance bookstores are popping up all over the place owned by women
    45:11 - You don't immediately have to dive into dark erotica
    49:04 - A woman wrote a book about how to strengthen your vagina during sex Bel Di Lorenzo wrote The Goh!dess Method

    Quotes from Amy:
    "The healing for me is... whatever you decide to choose to do with that history allows you to either stay stuck or move forward."

    "Pleasure is our birthright. We have been given that gift as women."

    "If you want to explore, start slow and just have fun."

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  • Season 6, Episode 758: Video Version. When Technology Meets Intimacy: Tracy Daly of Moanr app on Revolutionizing the Sex & Relationship Connection. The essential humanity piece is so important to sexuality, sensuality, individualism, communication, and connection, while focusing on a goal of making relationships, sex, kink, and love better! Your specific variables, moods, feelings, and physiology can make a difference in the ability to improve your relationship and enhance intimacy. Listen to find out how!

    Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow is a member of PodNation Media and the Full Swap Radio network.

    All Ruan's links and books: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow⁠

    Guest Bio:

    Tracy Daly is the Co-Founder & CEO of Moanrℱ, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to revolutionize how we experience modern intimacy and human connection. Powered by the sophisticated, secure engineering of MedEnc Technologies, Tracy leverages cutting-edge sextech to create safe, authentic, and liberating spaces for adult exploration online. Their visionary approach to digital pleasure is deeply informed by their work in the physical lifestyle community, where they also serve as the Socials and Events Manager for Club M4—Ontario's largest premier adult alternative lifestyle venue. They work particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community and those exploring non-traditional relationship dynamics such as CNM and ENM. She helps individuals and partners navigate intimacy with more clarity, confidence, and honesty. By bridging high-tech security with hands-on community curation, Tracy is uniquely pioneering the future of pleasure-positive wellness.

    Relationship and sexuality articles: https://moanr.app/blog

    Website: https://moanr.app/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063915169713
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/medenctechnologies/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medenc-technologies

    About Moanr:
    Moanr is a next-generation intimacy and sexual wellness app that turns private health and relationship data into insights that help people connect better, communicate openly, and navigate modern relationships without stigma

    Discussion Topics:

    Revolutionizing Intimacy Through Sex Tech

    Building Relationships Beyond the First Date

    Tracking Libido Patterns and Intimacy

    Tracking Intimacy and Connection in Relationships

    Breaking Free from Shame and Embracing Authenticity

    LGBTQ+ Safety Varies Across States

    Enthusiastic Consent and the Orgasm Gap is really a cultural, knowledge, and attention gap

    Owning Your Body and Breaking Sexual Shame

    500 Years of Hidden Clitoral Anatomy, Very cruel actions taken by those in power to hide this female anatomy from the world

    Removing Shame From Female Body Language

    Social Media Censorship of Body Part Language

    Embracing Pleasure as Our Natural Gift

    Using Rage Constructively to Empower Change

    AI in Publishing: Protecting Human Creativity and not using AI in creative endeavors

    Bridging Health Tech and Human Connection

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    Never Say Never Swing https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/never-say-never-swing-1

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  • Season 6, Episode 757: Video version.

    Age Gap Tea Bagging and Oral, Erotic Spicy Romance Fiction Book Excerpt from Mallory and Derek Attend Secret Parties, written and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Get the full audiobook https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/malloryandderekattendsecretpartiesaudiobook

    Book blurb:

    Mallory and Derek are a young mutually dedicated bisexual couple. They both love adventure and new experiences. It's what drew them to each other in the first place. They desire to explore more together, so they decide to join a swinger's alternative lifestyle club.

    Once the initial overwhelm wears off, they dive in to the insatiable group fun at the private parties, and don't look back. Their world opens up and they can't get enough. They have so much fun, their minds, and their climaxes, are blown to new heights. Life can't get any better. They make new friendships, and cultivate deeper ones that enrich their lives, while they work hard at being diligently respectful of their mutual boundaries.

    And all the party games, oh, that's mind-blowing and not stopping in its ever-expanding ecstasy! The couple is hooked!

    When a photographer is hired for one of the private parties and takes sexy pictures of Mallory with an older man who had become one of her regular play partners, Mallory's life, and career, take a turn for the unexpected. She finds herself lucky to be a huge overnight success as a content creator when she begins to post nude pics and spicy videos online. As she finds herself further entrenched in her life with her devoted partner Derek, her new older millionaire gentleman friend wants to be a permanent person in her life, too. Mallory is lucky, she's got two very supportive partners in her life!

    Who comes along for the full entrepreneurial ride she's on remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure, she's taking this pleasure train for life. And whoever is by her side better hold tight because it's promising to be a wild trip!

    Tropes: erotic romance, Polyamory love triangle, swinging, BDSM, D/s, multiple partner intimacy and relationships, impact play, intimate scenes, bisexuality, experimentation, and empowerment.

    Get the ebook and paperback versions (released July 1, 2025): https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/malloryandderekattendsecretparties

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  • Season 6, Episode 756: Video Version. Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar, Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos. affiliate book link "Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain"

    When Mary Magdalene Became a Mirror for Sacred Sexuality

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    Discission Topics/Chapters:

    Shoshanna Blanca, From Feminist Writer to Erotic Artist

    Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality Through Psychedelics

    Divine Creativity and Sexual Shame Culture

    Reframing Sex Work as Spiritual Art

    Jesus Would Listen to Sex Workers

    Biblical Interpretation and Religious Judgment

    Reinterpreting Genesis: Beyond the Eve Curse

    God's Gender and Universal Consciousness

    Orgasmic Prayers and Reclaiming Pleasure

    Modern Dating Culture and the Whores Revolution

    Bridging Porn and Social Media Culture

    Men's Misconceptions about and the Perpetuating Falsehoods About Biological Clocks

    Preparing for Psychedelic Ceremonies and Intentions

    Teshuva: Returning to Original Virtue

    Women's Suffering and the Need for Reverence

    Finding Freedom Through Breath and Spirit

    Body Innocence and Pleasure as Birthright

    Takeaways:

    ‱ Psychedelic experiences can fundamentally reshape views on sexuality and spirituality. Shoshana's ceremony-induced rebirth experiences directly motivated her to reframe sex work and erotic expression as spiritual practices rather than taboo activities.

    ‱ Religious symbolism in sexual content triggers deeper cultural anxiety than the sexuality itself. The backlash against her work centered more on the use of Jesus and Mary Magdalene imagery than the explicit content, revealing how religious institutions weaponize shame around sexuality.

    ‱ Sex workers and erotic performers position themselves as spiritual healers, not moral transgressors. Let's curb our judgement! By redefining their work through a sacred lens, they challenge the foundational shame narratives that justify social stigma and argue this reframing could revolutionize how society treats sex workers, and sexuality.

    Guest Bio:

    Shoshanna Blanca, also known as Jesus Christ Pornstar, is an erotic performance artist and adult star best known for Christian and Jewish-inspired content including The Second Cumming—a series of vlogs and performances telling the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene through a psychedelic lens—and Uncovering Eve, a collection of images, videos, and verses exploring women and womanhood in the Bible. After a decade as a feminist writer and sex educator, she made OnlyFans her art gallery to provide a visual companion to her award-winning book Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. Since then, she's released a variety of female-friendly solo content for Ersties, MakeLoveNotPorn, and Pornhub, including an "ADHD Masturbation" series where she describes her fantasies and tangential thoughts while self-pleasuring and "Hysterical Literature Bible Readings," where she reads from the Bible and other sacred texts while using a Hitachi Magic Wand. She's also a model with photographs published in many magazines and an advocate for body positivity. As one of those people who looks "overweight" and "plus-size" on paper but skinny in person, she aims to dismantle the ridiculous sizing and BMI charts that have become false gods. Through her thought-provoking pornography and social media presence, she's starting a whores revolution, encouraging whores of all sorts to rise up, remember Jesus already saved a spot for them in heaven, and get too loud and proud for people to label them damaged goods—or for whorephobic fuckboys to label them hookup material but not marriage material. She popularized and advocates radical Christianity, a belief system that preaches zero divine laws except: Be who you are.

    Links for Shoshanna Blanca:


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    https://onlyfans.com/shoshannablanca

    https://onlyfans.com/uncoveringeve

    https://makelovenotporn.tv/makelovenotpornstars/shoshannablanca/videos

    https://www.amazon.com/Eves-Blessing-Uncovering-Pleasure-Behind/dp/1509566171/

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  • Season 6, Episode 755: audio version. Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos, Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar, affiliate book link "Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain" Paperback on Amazon ebook

    When Mary Magdalene Became a Mirror for Sacred Sexuality

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    Episode Discission topics:

    Shoshanna Blanca, From Feminist Writer to Erotic Artist

    Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality Through Psychedelics

    Divine Creativity and Sexual Shame Culture

    Reframing Sex Work as Spiritual Art

    Jesus Would Listen to Sex Workers

    Biblical Interpretation and Religious Judgment

    Reinterpreting Genesis: Beyond the Eve Curse

    God's Gender and Universal Consciousness

    Orgasmic Prayers and Reclaiming Pleasure

    Modern Dating Culture and the Whores Revolution

    Bridging Porn and Social Media Culture

    Men's Misconceptions about and the Perpetuating Falsehoods About Biological Clocks

    Preparing for Psychedelic Ceremonies and Intentions

    Teshuva: Returning to Original Virtue

    Women's Suffering and the Need for Reverence

    Finding Freedom Through Breath and Spirit

    Body Innocence and Pleasure as Birthright

    Takeaways:

    ‱ Psychedelic experiences can fundamentally reshape views on sexuality and spirituality. Shoshana's ceremony-induced rebirth experiences directly motivated her to reframe sex work and erotic expression as spiritual practices rather than taboo activities.

    ‱ Religious symbolism in sexual content triggers deeper cultural anxiety than the sexuality itself. The backlash against her work centered more on the use of Jesus and Mary Magdalene imagery than the explicit content, revealing how religious institutions weaponize shame around sexuality.

    ‱ Sex workers and erotic performers position themselves as spiritual healers, not moral transgressors. Let's curb our judgement! By redefining their work through a sacred lens, they challenge the foundational shame narratives that justify social stigma and argue this reframing could revolutionize how society treats sex workers, and sexuality.

    Guest Bio:

    Shoshanna Blanca, also known as Jesus Christ Pornstar, is an erotic performance artist and adult star best known for Christian and Jewish-inspired content including The Second Cumming—a series of vlogs and performances telling the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene through a psychedelic lens—and Uncovering Eve, a collection of images, videos, and verses exploring women and womanhood in the Bible. After a decade as a feminist writer and sex educator, she made OnlyFans her art gallery to provide a visual companion to her award-winning book Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. Since then, she's released a variety of female-friendly solo content for Ersties, MakeLoveNotPorn, and Pornhub, including an "ADHD Masturbation" series where she describes her fantasies and tangential thoughts while self-pleasuring and "Hysterical Literature Bible Readings," where she reads from the Bible and other sacred texts while using a Hitachi Magic Wand. She's also a model with photographs published in many magazines and an advocate for body positivity. As one of those people who looks "overweight" and "plus-size" on paper but skinny in person, she aims to dismantle the ridiculous sizing and BMI charts that have become false gods. Through her thought-provoking pornography and social media presence, she's starting a whores revolution, encouraging whores of all sorts to rise up, remember Jesus already saved a spot for them in heaven, and get too loud and proud for people to label them damaged goods—or for whorephobic fuckboys to label them hookup material but not marriage material. She popularized and advocates radical Christianity, a belief system that preaches zero divine laws except: Be who you are.

    Shoshanna's Links: https://linktr.ee/shoshannalovesjesus

    https://x.com/shoshannablanca

    https://onlyfans.com/shoshannablanca

    https://onlyfans.com/uncoveringeve

    https://makelovenotporn.tv/makelovenotpornstars/shoshannablanca/videos

    https://www.amazon.com/Eves-Blessing-Uncovering-Pleasure-Behind/dp/1509566171/

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  • Season 6, Episode 754: Excerpt from The Mardi Gras Unmasking where Kara gets a spanking from several men. This is a very smutty erotic fiction novella.

    What's it about?

    In this multiple-partner reverse harem BDSM novella, a Mardi Gras party allows the perfect setup for a new Dom to hide his plans from his wife. He orchestrates his grand scheme to fulfill her deepest lusty desires. Love transcends jealousy when Dane gives his wife Kara her secret wish by unmasking her hidden wants in a single blissful evening packed with bountiful sexual pleasure. Much to her delight, and even amidst the rules, and the spanks, the night promises to propel her to the highest sexual heights of her life. Each gratifying encounter keeps Kara blissfully happy all night as she is literally kept in the dark, moaning her way to morning. The Dom/sub life has the couple crossing the boundaries of traditional marriage, but the way of life seems to be the right fit for them. Rich in sexual content, this story follows a loving couple exploring their sexual fantasies safely at home. Kara feels solid that Dane is the right man for her, even as they are embarking on the risky uncharted lifestyle as a dominant and a submissive in the bedroom--just one year into their marriage. The question is, will Kara enjoy the full reveal in the unmasking of the masquerade? This book contains light BDSM. Some might say dubious consent, but he knows exactly what she wants.

    Get the full ebook on Amazon at (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/4w3Y7VF

    Paperback https://amzn.to/4fAExLz

    Universal Link: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/themardigrasunmasking

    Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets


    Ruan's audiobook:
    Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook
    Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook

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  • Season 6, Episode 753: Video version of Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz of the Sexology Podcast. Plus clips from other podcast episodes. Be sure to visit the Inbound Brewery's BookFair for Grownups on July 11, 2026 at the State Fair Grandstand. Ruan will be there signing and selling her books!

    Navigating Intimacy and Embracing Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali. Join Ruan Willow as she engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Naz, a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Naz shares her unique journey from post-revolution Iran to becoming a trusted expert in intimacy and relationships in Los Angeles. In this episode, they explore the complexities of kinks and fantasies, the challenges of sexless marriages, and the importance of communication in relationships.

    Dr. Naz emphasizes the significance of breaking down societal taboos surrounding sexuality, and how understanding our own desires can lead to deeper connections. Tune in for insights on fostering a more authentic love life and the transformative power of sexual self-discovery.

    Quotes from Dr. Naz
    "There's nothing wrong with that. But you definitely need to cherish your desires."
    "Whatever you like, you're not defective. There's a galaxy of people out there that are interested in that."

    Find out more: Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CST (she/her/hers) Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist www.oasis2care.com
    Creator and Host of Sexology Podcast http://www.sexologypodcast.com/
    Facebook @oasis2carke
    IG @sexologypodcast

    Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets


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  • Season 6, Episode 752: Beyond "The One": Redefining Relationships as Growth and Authentic Choice with author, business woman, and relationship facilitator Simone Milasas. Get her Book Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One?

    Guest Bio: Simone Milasas is a best-selling author, international speaker, and relationship innovator known for her refreshingly honest and unconventional approach to love, intimacy, and life. For over two decades, she has facilitated classes around the world, empowering people to move beyond expectations, judgment, and dependency to create relationships based on choice, freedom, and true connection.

    She is the author of Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One?, Joy of Business, and Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, and the creator of the Intimate Play for Lovers card deck.

    Simone's work has been featured in international media including Body and Soul, The Sunday Telegraph, Bloom TV, Thrive Global, Body+Soul, Mamamia, Sydney Morning Herald, and she brings a unique, nonjudgmental perspective that leaves listeners and readers feeling both empowered and deeply seen. To learn more, visit www.simonemilasas.com.

    Topics of Discussion:

    Beyond the Myth of "The One"

    Receiving True Kindness and Vulnerability

    Choose Joy and Stop Seeking Others' Approval

    Less Judgmental Through Listening to Others

    Creating Space and Asking for What You Need

    Relationships as Choice, Not Necessity

    Choosing Different in Relationships

    Five Elements of Intimacy in Relationships, applies to sex too

    Choose What Works for You, Not Society's Rules

    Money Shouldn't Define Your Relationships

    Living Without Regrets and Shame

    Sarah's New Books and Merchandise Projects, Relationship Sex Card Game

    Travel and Cultural Perspectives Across Continents

    Creating Intimate Play Cards for Connection

    Choose Your Own Life Path

    Being Fearless in Your Living Choices

    Key points:

    ‱ The "one" narrative is a myth, relationships should be viewed as growth opportunities rather than fated soul mate connections, freeing people to make conscious, authentic choices instead of searching for a predetermined destiny.

    ‱ Vulnerability is an act of bravery, not weakness, requiring people to reject societal judgment and cultivate intimacy elements (gratitude, trust, allowance, vulnerability, honor) first within themselves before sharing them.

    ‱ Personal space and open communication about needs are essential to healthy relationships, including releasing limiting beliefs around jealousy and possession. You must also practice asking for what you want without shame.

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  • Season 6, Episode 751: An erotic improv story about taking advantage of alone time together while in the basement to hide out from a summer storm. This story is from the audiobook (affiliate link) https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/hotsummerseductionsaudiobook

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  • Season 6, Episode 750: When was the last time you talked about sex with your partner? In this episode, you will learn how to break the silence with tips and insights from relationship coach Monica Tanner. It's hard to talk about sex, our culture has made sure of that for us! And has done us ZERO favors in the process!

    Some truths from our chat include the following: the brain is your primary sexual organ (sexual satisfaction and intimacy depend more on mental engagement and psychological connection than physical mechanics), most people are unprepared for sexual communication (we are NOT taught or encouraged to do this), and self-pleasure is essential for partnered intimacy (we must LEARN about our bodies and pleasure pathways in order to communicate them to our partner).

    Come listen with an open mind, and leave with a plan to have better sex and intimacy with your partner!

    Guest Bio:

    Monica Tanner, Relational Life Therapy Certified, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new Amazon Best-Selling book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple's coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story. Get the book Bad Marriage Advice (affiliate on Amazon): Bad Marriage Advice Book website: https://monicatanner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage YouTube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter RUAN'S NEW BOOK RELEASE! Get PODCAST HOST Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook

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  • Season 6, Episode 749: Adult Performer Pixxxie LaRue on Extreme Fetish Work, Industry Standards, and why she loves anal.

    This is a replay episode to get the video version onto podcast apps.

    What happens when a 4'10" performer becomes one of the industry's most sought-after extreme fetish specialists? In this candid interview, adult performer Pixxxie LaRue opens up about her blossoming career, releasing nine DVDs in just one year and specializing in controversial scenes like waterboarding.

    LaRue discusses the dual mindset required for extreme performances - maintaining professional awareness while sometimes becoming genuinely immersed in the experience. She emphasizes that **safety measures and consent are always paramount**, crediting Red Bottom Productions Studio for creating secure working environments.

    The conversation explores LaRue's journey of sexual exploration and how her work helps others discover new interests safely. She shares insights about her business-minded approach to the industry, leveraging her marketing background to create a unique niche rather than working through traditional agencies.

    LaRue also touches on important topics like women's sexual health, the role of self-exploration, and defending adult entertainment as both entertainment and educational content that promotes consent education. She discusses her recent AVN nomination and various platforms where fans can find her content, particularly recommending MintStars, a new sex worker-owned platform.

    Ready to hear more about navigating extreme fetish work safely and professionally? Listen to the full episode for LaRue's unfiltered insights into the adult entertainment industry.

    Timeline:

    00:00:00 - Introducing Pixxxie LaRue Adult Star

    00:02:08 - Exploring Extreme Kinks and Boundaries

    00:06:12 - Finding Pixie Larue Online

    00:25:03 - Consent and Communication in Adult Films

    00:27:15 - Extreme Adult Film Scene Discussion

    00:30:46 - Performing with Creativity and Authenticity

    00:35:58 - Choosing Authenticity Over Masking

    00:45:38 - Consent Makes Everything Better

    00:48:10 - Family Support in Adult Entertainment

    00:51:05 - Online Trolls Boost My Views

    01:03:15 - Positive Fan Impact and Representation

    Key takeaways:

    ‱ LaRue maintains a complex dual mindset during extreme scenes, balancing professional awareness with genuine psychological immersion while filming

    ‱ The adult industry has developed sophisticated safety protocols for extreme content, with studios like Red Bottom Productions prioritizing secure working environments

    ‱ Sex workers are pioneering cryptocurrency-based platforms like MintStars to circumvent traditional financial restrictions and maintain greater control over their businesses

    Connect with Pixxxie:

    Spicy https://allmylinks.com/pixxxielarue

    Social Media Twitter/X - @wee_pixxxie

    Social Media

    Tiktok - @wee.pixxxie.larue

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    Fancy Gets Spanked on the Beach https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/fancygetsspannkedonthebeach

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  • Season 6, Episode 748: Female Female Sex Scene Rekindling Their College Hookup Days from Ruan's new Dark Romance Suspense Thriller Novel Beach House Views!

    A gripping story of desire loaded with lust, betrayal, and survival where nothing is truly as it seems. Love can turn dark when obsession takes over. As a nightmare unfolds that violates Juniper and Bridge's freedom, the threat comes as someone they never expected.

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  • Season 6, Episode 747: The Raw Truth about Sex Work, Shame, and Autonomy with Ex-Webcam Girl and Author Breezie Axelrod.

    What happens when a woman loses everything — her financial stability, her family support, even access to her own bank accounts — and the only thing left is her body and her will to survive?

    The Webcam Girl Next-Door is Breezie Axelrod's raw, unapologetic memoir detailing how she went from full-time caregiver to webcam performer after her father's sudden abduction and a devastating family betrayal left her financially stranded. No ID. No recent work history. No safety net.

    What followed wasn't fantasy — it was survival.

    Told through her real, unfiltered journal entries, Breezie documents the emotional, sexual, and psychological realities of entering the webcam world out of desperation. The book pulls back the curtain on digital intimacy, power dynamics, shame, empowerment, and the complicated truth behind subscription-based adult platforms.

    This isn't a glamorized "sex work success" story. It's messy. Vulnerable. Sometimes dark. Sometimes funny. And fiercely honest about what it means to monetize desire when the alternative is losing everything.

    Get the book "The Webcam Girl Next-Door" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4utjCPh

    Topics:

    – The raw realities of webcam performance
    – What people get wrong about online sex work
    – Survival sex vs. empowerment narratives
    – Digital intimacy and the illusion of control
    – Family betrayal and rebuilding from nothing

    Emotional connection is often more valuable than explicit content, men who wanted to participate often just wanted a genuine human connection.

    From Caregiver to Webcam Performer Memoir

    Independence and Platform Evolution

    Connecting with Regulars Beyond the Sexual

    Respecting Different Sexual Preferences

    Setting Boundaries in Sex Work Business

    Struggling Without Resources and Support

    Pioneering Women's Advertising Network Online

    Long Distance Connection and Heartbreak

    Cultural Shame Around Sexuality

    Why Women Cheat, Men Cheat, and Repression of Desires and the real harm of denying our human sexuality

    Fighting for Sexual Empowerment and Independence

    Powerful Men Protected by Wealth and Influence want to control women who are making money off themselves as entrepreneurs

    Society's Unsustainable System Will Collapse

    Women's Rights and Respect in Relationships

    Why Women Leave and Men Need to Evolve

    Projection? Perceptions? Insights. Shame, and Sexual Repression in Society

    Women Are Giving Up on Men

    Women do not mutilate yourself and cripple your pleasure! Keep all those genital parts for maximal pleasure. Don't steal your own enjoyment by doing harmful alterations to your genitals.

    Beach House Views, Dark Romance Stalker Suspense Thriller by Ruan Willow:

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  • This is a replay to get the video version of the episode onto podcast apps that previously only had the audio version.

    Season 6, Episode 746: From Threesomes to Non-Monogamy: One Man's Journey Beyond Jealousy and Shame with author Adam Darrow about his edgy, honest, and raw memoir "Seek the Risk" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3KrboVR

    This was an enlightening conversation and one many should listen to. Expanding our boundaries may seem difficult, and it doesn't pan out for everyone, but either way, valuble lessons are learned about oneself, one's limitations become clearer when faced with new challenges, and what we are willing to do for love becomes obvious. A question to ask yourself, well, more than one, what cultural shame is holding you back? Why should we allow culture to decide what is acceptable and what isn't? Would you ever stare normalcy in the face and give it the finger and do what you want? Even if it cost you relationships? Can you withstand the heat of a cultural assault from a judgmental mob of societal norm enforcers? (even if they are your friends and family?) Or would you just stand up tall, point your chin up, and say FU and just do it?

    When Adam Darrow met Jane at forty, he thought he was the adventurous one. After all, he'd spent his twenties competing in extreme sports and had explored threesomes—that made him pretty edgy, right? Then Jane, a PhD psychologist who spoke five languages, told him she didn't do boyfriends (and she meant it). Drawing from his background in extreme sports, Darrow spent two and a half years transitioning into non-monogamy, followed by three challenging years of emotional work before finding equilibrium.

    The journey wasn't easy. He didn't think he could do it. When his partner Jane publicly announced their arrangement on Facebook in 2009, Darrow watched his life wildly transform. His best friend called him derogatory names. But over time, he discovered something unexpected: jealousy could be channeled into motivation to become a better partner. What initially felt emasculating became an opportunity to overcome deep-seated insecurities like imposter syndrome and validation-seeking.

    His memoir chronicles this transformative experience through vulnerable storytelling that includes explicit extreme sexual details and uncomfortable emotional truths, as well as healing and growth. How did keeping emotions bottled up nearly break him? The book explores that question while advocating for moving beyond societal shame around sexuality, relationship conformity, and focusing on personal authenticity rather than rigid beliefs about relationships.

    Estimated Timeline: Adam Darrow's Journey Into Non-Monogamy
    00:03:40 - PhD Psychologist with Unconventional Past
    00:06:43 - Extreme Sports Skills Applied to Non-Monogamy
    00:09:13 - Separating Sex from Emotion in Relationships
    00:19:57 - Managing Jealousy Through Don't Ask, Don't Tell
    00:22:26 - From Jealousy to Compersion in Open Relationships
    00:25:11 - Breaking Through Shame and Choosing Each Other
    00:28:42 - Walking the Beach: Questioning My Limits, book excerpt
    00:33:17 - Understanding Nesting Couples and Non-Monogamy
    00:39:43 - Letting Go of Control in Relationships
    00:46:22 - Vulnerability and Authenticity in Memoir Writing
    00:51:51 - Writing the Book and Her Reaction
    00:58:17 - Identity Beyond Sexual Acts, sexuality
    01:06:44 - Overcoming Jealousy Through Personal Growth
    01:11:27 - Healthy vs Unhealthy Jealousy in Relationships

    Connect with Adam Darrow:

    Link to the books website www.seektherisk.net Substack seektherisk.substack.com Email for folks to contact Adam at [email protected] insta: @seektherisk

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  • Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744.

    Author Bio:

    Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/ Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP

    Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create.

    Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut)

    Discussion Topics:

    Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques

    Quotes from Adeline Bryant

    "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things."

    "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books."

    Summary:

    Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in!


    As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book!

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  • Season 6, Episode 744: Spicy Paranormal MM Wolf Shifter Sex Scene Excerpt from the book "Fated" by Adeline Bryant, narrated by Ruan Willow. Listen to the interview with the author Adeline Bryant in episode 745.

    Adeline's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/ Get the book Fated (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/49EpwED

    Author Bio:

    Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create.

    Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut).