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Keep Them Coming with Open the Doors Coaching

Your regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion is advised (18+).

Original theme song and production by MKoussa.

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Ep. 150 - Solo pleasure with Kya Blackstone from 2023-05-31T22:05:13

It's International Masturbation Month!! My guest is Kya Blackstone.

 

Kya is a pleasure activist who believes that pleasure is a key component of living a wholehearted life. After ...

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Ep. 149 -Neurodivergency, sex, and relationships with Dr. Chelsia Potts from 2023-04-28T16:57:14

This episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency.

 

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Ep. 148 - Liberation through community organizing with D Rashaan Gilmore from 2023-04-07T22:24:10

The conversation you are about to listen to between my guest D Rashaan Gilmore and I is...Maybe not going to make some of you very happy. Sorry, not sorry. I don't really care. We live in Missou...

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Ep. 147 - Children of the revolution with Alicia Sinclair from 2023-03-08T22:15:01

I know I say this a lot, but I'm constantly excited about the guests that I have on the show. I'm extra excited about today's guest, Alicia Sinclair. She's also a Certified Sex Coach. We went th...

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Ep. 146 - Captain your own sexual ship with Ellie Berland from 2023-03-01T19:53:26

When my guest today came over to my office to hang out and chill one day a couple of weeks ago, I was intrigued with her because it was refreshing that we had had some pretty similar experiences...

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Ep. 145 - The Rainbow Tour with Joel Barrett from 2023-02-15T21:41:17

Curator of the soon-to-be-unveiled KC Rainbow Tour Joel Barrett joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming. Joel shared stories of this city's queer past, including the influential 1966 meeti...

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Ep. 144 - So many sex scandal documentaries with Lucy Rowett, CSC from 2023-02-08T18:23:25

Friend of the show Lucy Rowett, CSC primarily focuses on helping women and non-binary femmes with embodying pleasure. In this episode, Lucy and I are talking all about the variety of documentari...

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Ep. 143 - Dating Sans Drinking with Melissa Saubers from 2023-02-01T15:40:38

Some of you are fresh out of Dry January and are wondering if you could be dating differently moving...

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Ep. 142 - No More Assholes with Canada’s Dating Coach Chantal Heide from 2023-01-25T11:26:46

Ever wonder why men seem to be Mr. Wonderful at first but really start to show their asses after a few months? It's as if they couldn't keep up the act once they thought they had you hooked. You...

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Ep. 141 - Mind Sex with Mieke Stapelberg from 2023-01-18T18:32:35

Kristen is joined today by friend and fellow Sexologist Mieke Stapelberg. They met through Sex Coach U at a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment) workshop. What better time to make a friend, than w...

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Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D’Angelo CSC from 2022-11-10T12:17

Back on Keep Them Coming for another episode - it's my friend, colleague, and co-host Kristine D'Angelo. She's a Portland based Certified Sex Coach and we are hosting a couples intimacy retreat ...

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Ep. 139 - Harm reduction for SWs with Mariah Grant from 2022-10-26T06:14

Mariah Grant is the Director of Research and Advocacy for the Sex Worker Project at the Urban Justice Center. The midterms are coming, and if the blue wave succeeds, the conversations around dec...

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Ep. 138 - Pregnancy&passion with Kaci Mial from 2022-10-14T14:46

CSC Kaci Mial joined KTC to discuss all things sex and pregnancy! We talked about the unique challenges that trying to conceive (TTC) couples face. She shared ways to relieve the pressure, to ma...

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Ep. 137 - Electric Love with AJ Cheyfitz from 2022-09-21T19:37

AJ Cheyfitz is both a sex therapist, as well as a kink and BDSM educator in the DC area. AJ taught me all about A...

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Ep. 135 - Pelvic wands, weights, and more with Dr Amanda Olson, DPT from 2022-08-31T20:34

Dr. Amanda Olson is a Pelvic Floor Therapist and she treats a host issue. Her company Intimate Rose makes FDA approved medical devices to treat pelvic f...

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Ep. 134 - Parenting queer and trans teens with Erin Wallis from 2022-08-10T23:21

Friend and fellow Clinical Sexologist Erin Wallis has her hands full with 3 queer teens, including 2 that are transgender. In fact, no one in the house is straight! Her experiences in Cumming, G...

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Ep. 133 - Are we breaking up? from 2022-07-27T06:05

Breaking up is never fun nor easy, no matter how long you've been together. But, sometimes it's simply necessary. You should definitely consider some things before you make a final decision. Listen

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Ep. 132 - Shifting labels with Corey Green from 2022-07-07T10:29

Artist. friend, and Kinsey 6 Corey Green joined me to just kind of tell me the story of his life. I truly savor when I get the opportunity to hear someone tell me not only their coming out story, ...

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Ep. 131 - Exploring queerness outside of sexuality with Katie M from 2022-07-01T19:32

Thank you for joining me for another episode of keep them coming. Fair warning, the content of this episode is freaking amazing! However, I majorly f*cked up on my setup. I guess I didn't have it r...

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Ep. 130 - The Queen of KC Burlesque Kyra Lyn ”Petite Syrah” from 2022-06-23T21:13

I unfortunately missed going to the Kansas city Burlesque Festival this year, but I am joined by my friend, Kira who was crowned the Queen of KC Burlesque for 2022. And she didn't even tell me unti...

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Ep. 129 - Gays In Toyland with Stan from Leather Masters from 2022-06-16T11:45

Some of you in the leather and kink community might be familiar with Leather Masters, which got hit by COVID and closed it manufacturing in Texas in 2020. Entrepreneurs Stan and his husband Clint, ...

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Ep. 128 - Burning love with Mark Athens from 2022-06-10T22:32

Fireplaying expert and educator Mark Athens helped me understand more about using fire for both pleasure and pain. He also discussed his journey into the leather community, along with a little h...

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Ep. 127 - Celebrating Masturbation Month with Kinkaid McMinn, CSC from 2022-05-04T22:28

My friend Kinkaid McMinn joined me again on Keep Them Coming. He's a fellow Certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist who also graduated from Sex Coach U. We are ringing in National Masturbati...

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Ep. 126 - Trans enough with Tanith K. from 2022-04-20T23:26:19

Artist, designer, and activist Tanith K. joined me for a winding convo around gender, art, and journeys of self exploration. We discussed the purpose of labels, and the gatekeeping over what is ...

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Ep. 125 - When parents neglect their partnership from 2022-04-14T02:43:09

So parents... let's have a frank conversation. I completely understand that once y'all had children, things change in your life. I find that there is a big difference between the co...

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Ep. 124 - Hookup culture with Dr Aditi Paul from 2022-04-06T16:09:47

Professor and author Dr Aditi Paul joined me for a conversation about what's currently going on with college hookup culture. It's been 20 years since I was in college and I was really curious ho...

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Ep. 123 - Transgender pelvic floor health with Dr Laura Meihofer, DPT from 2022-03-31T11:05:04

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Dr Laura Meihofer DPT joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming. She is a pelvic wellness expert who specializes in treating people who are transge...

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Ep. 122 - The Art of Sex Coaching with Dr Patti Britton from 2022-03-23T19:58:05

The Mother of Sex Coaching, Dr Patti Britton, who is also one of Kristen's mentors, was today's special guest. Listening to two people who's life revolves around pleasure activism is quite a tre...

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Ep. 121 - Cum and get your sponge with Awkward Essentials Founder Frances Tang from 2022-03-16T11:05:03

Awkward Essentials founder Frances Tang joined me for a rousing conversations about cum sponges. Her first product video for DripStick had everyone sending me their video asking "have you seen t...

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Ep. 120 - How to have Sizzling Sex For Life with Michael Castleman from 2022-03-10T17:32:28

My guest, Michael Castleman, is a sexual health and wellness journalist who has written books, is a prolific blogger, and he also gives advice at Listen

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Ep. 119 - STI Re-education with Jenelle Marie Pierce from 2022-03-03T04:57:40

I was joined by Jenelle Marie Pierce, who is an STI educator that I have known virtually for a little while. She is the Executive Director of The STI Project, as well as the new Education Mana...

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Ep. 118 - Period poverty and the pink tax with Strawberry Week Founder Micheala Miller from 2022-02-16T18:15:17

My friend Micheala Miller from Strawberry Week joined me on this episode to tell us all about her new nonprofit that has spun off from Barrier Babes. Micheala has been on the podcas...

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Ep. 117 - Making dildos with Twisted Mountain from 2022-02-09T16:46:42

I can add a dildo maker to my collection of interesting friends in this life! Mountain of Twisted Mountain Toys joined me on to tell me the story of how he become a sex toy maker. Necessity bree...

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Ep. 116 - Plan Your Pause with Shalese Clay from 2022-02-02T16:40:50

Community advocate Shalese Clay joined me on KTC  to share ways she and others are working in the city to help ensure infant and maternal health through Cradle KC and Every Baby To 1. She t...

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Ep. 115 - The Dignified Hedonist with Sarah Martin from 2022-01-26T12:35:25

Fellow SCU Alum Sarah Martin, The Dignified Hedonist, joined me on Keep Them Coming to help us all understand more about the online Manosphere. She has extensively researched Pick Up Artistry (P...

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Ep. 114 - Don't resolve to punish yourself with Cassie Willnauer, LPC from 2022-01-12T21:37:40

My interview with Cassie Willnauer is a dash of talking about New Year's resolutions, a bit of how to talk to your kids about sex, and a hint of purity culture talk as well. I calle...

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Ep. 113 - Rotten Foods with Jared Horman from 2022-01-05T16:46:20

My guest on Keep Them Coming today is a queer artist, designer, and a community minded person, Jared Horman. I saw him create a mural live at the Queer Narratives Festival over the summer, and...

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Ep. 112 - Toys for Cocks with Kincaid McMinn from 2021-12-29T23:03:20

The Royal Love Coach Kincaid McMinn joined me for this final episode of 2021. He gave me the lowdown on some of his favorite and most highly recommended sex toys for penis owners. He also addres...

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Ep. 111 - My sexuality wasn't mine with Risa Pinkerton from 2021-12-22T17:07:32

Today's guest is used to being in front of the camera rather than a microphone, but model and movement teacher Marisa Pinkerton, or Risa as you'll find her online, did great on her first podcast...

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Ep. 110 - I survived...now what? with Michaela Martinez from 2021-12-09T16:02:34

Michaela Martinez joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming to talk about sex, disability and chronic illness. Michaela was an open book about some of her experiences that she's had with t...

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Ep. 109 - Godly...But Gay with Joel Barrett from 2021-12-01T15:59:02

Back for another interview on Keep Them Coming is my friend and my business mentor Joel Barrett. Joel is an LGBTQ writer, speaker and gatherer who has his own company called Joel Speaks Out....

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Ep. 108 - TDOR, Transformations, and Sipping Tea with Merrique Jenson from 2021-11-24T16:53:31

Artist, activist, and educator Merrique Jenson and I had a lively conversation about Trans Day of Remembrance, race, equity, social justice work, gatekeeping, and making changes in our community...

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Ep. 107 - From ABC to STD with Dr Allie Melendez from 2021-11-17T15:34:17

If you are uneducated about sex, it's not your fault! I'm joined by my friend Dr Allie Melendez who wrote an entire book about all the things adults missed. As a sex educator at a Montessori sch...

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Ep. 106 - Policing our bodies with Lucy Rowett from 2021-11-03T16:34:18

My conversation with Lucy Rowett, CSC and Clinical Sexologist was all about about diet culture, body image, and the overlap that they have with purity culture. A lot of it has to d...

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Ep. 105 - Pleasure and pain: CBT from 2021-10-27T11:05:08

Ever wonder why some people love to have their balls beaten? In this solo show, Kristen breaks down the basics of cock and ball torture, one of the most extreme and misunderstood kinks. 

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Ep. 104 - Leather Me Up with Jaybee Aviance from 2021-10-20T11:05:05

Kink practitioner Jaybee Aviance dished on all the kink groups they are a part of - Consent KC, KC Pioneers, Black Kink KC, and The Meatlocker. It can be hard to find kink spaces that are welcom...

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Ep. 103 - Erotic art for all bodies with Katerina Guillermo from 2021-10-13T14:10:50

Katerina Guillermo is an artist and printmaker, and I adore their kinky and erotic art!
Not only does she showcase a wide variety of kinks, but also a wide variety of bodies. She is ...

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Ep. 102 - Yes, your kink is normal with The Kink Therapist Sara Rosen from 2021-10-06T11:05:11

Sara Rosen, LMSW and MEd joins Kristen on Keep Them Coming to kick of Kinktober because she's also known as The Kink Therapist! We discussed the differences between a therapist and coach and wha...

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Ep. 101 - Happy Sexual Health Month from 2021-09-29T11:35:06

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! In this solo show, I reviewed my top 5 most listened to episodes of Keep Them Coming as well as my top 5 favorite online resources that will help you with sexual health.&nbs...

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Ep. 100 - The Secret Life of MILFs from 2021-09-22T16:12:43

Lindsey and Aimee from The Secret Life of MILFs podcast joined me for episode 100 of Keep Them Coming. This one is an episode for the ages - we discussed porn, anal, sexy branding, raising kids,...

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Ep. 99 - Safe In Harms Way with Caroline Markel Hammond from 2021-09-08T16:41:14

September is Sexual Health Month and Kristen is kicking off with guest Caroline Markel Hammond. Her organization Safe In Harms Way helps people prepare to safely leave unhealthy relationships.&n...

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Ep. 98 - Dating Kinda Sucks Pt 2 with Sarah G from 2021-09-01T15:55:23

Sarah G is the co-host of the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast and the one who started it all with her blog chronicling her online dating mishaps. Sarah's also a writer, a hopeless romantic, and soon ...

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Ep. 97 - WTF Only Fans?! from 2021-08-25T18:21:46

President of the Adult Performance Artists Guild Alana Evans guides us through the train wreck many of us couldn't look away from. Since OnlyFans announced they would ban sexually explicit conte...

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Ep. 97 - WTF Only Fans?! from 2021-08-25T18:21:46

President of the Adult Performance Artists Guild Alana Evans guides us through the train wreck many of us couldn't look away from. Since OnlyFans announced they would ban sexually explicit conte...

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Ep. 96 - Closing The Orgasm Gap with Jeff Abraham from 2021-08-18T14:14:37

Ever wish you lasted longer in bed? Ever wish you could both get your big O during partnered play time every time? The Orgasm Gap is real - 85% of heterosexual men report reaching climax with th...

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Ep. 95 - Dating Kinda Sucks Pt. 1 with Adam Avitable from 2021-08-11T11:05:10

I had a fellow podcast host on this episode. Adam Avitable is one of two hosts on the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast. I'm hoping to get his co-host Sarah on soon for pt 2) . We met thro...

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Ep. 94 - Q&A: Staying wet, uncut guys, and sexy initiation from 2021-07-30T00:24:33

Today's episode is a Q&A session. I've had people write in questions they'd like answered, including:


"What are some of the ways to stay wet? I get wet easily but can't st...

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Ep. 93 - Jesus Stole My Power with Stephanie Carey from 2021-07-14T15:29:47

Her book is forthcoming, but Stephanie Carey joined me to share a glimpse into her story behind Jesus Stole My Power. She shared how she changed from a sheltered purity-culture riddled girl to a...

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Ep. 92 - Do these 13 things if you want a great sex life! from 2021-07-07T22:43:30

In this solo show, I explore some of the things I've found in practice are characteristics of couples who aren't feeling connected in the bedroom. There are ways to build a great sexual connecti...

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Ep. 91 - Dungeon Etiquette with Mistress Elliot from 2021-06-23T16:07:42

Mistress Elliot is well known in our community, and we can call her the Queen of Naughty. She owns a private dungeon The Black Dog, so of course I needed to have her on Keep Them Coming! I've ta...

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Ep. 90 - Pandemic Porn Stars Pt 2 with Johnny Araña from 2021-06-09T18:04:08

I enjoy releasing episodes on June 9th! I mean it's 6-9. It's my favorite day of the year. Happy 6-9 if you happen to be listening on release day, if not, I hope you got to enjoy the day properl...

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Ep. 89 - International Whores' Day with Kaytlin Bailey from 2021-06-02T20:33:58

I'm so excited to have Kaytlin Bailey return to the show. You can check out her first episode, The Oldest Professional with Kaytlin Bailey on Ep. 79. Kaytlin's back for a second time because tod...

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Ep. 88 - Pandemic Porn Stars Pt 1 with UrChaoticGf from 2021-05-25T18:34:21

My show today is the first part of a two-part series that I am doing about Pandemic Porn Stars. So I was really happy to welcome UrChaotic Girlfriend, AKA Dr Girlfriend, to the show. She's a Twi...

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Ep. 87 - Moving on from a pandemic divorce with SelfCareCEO Kristin Summers from 2021-05-11T21:48:17

My interview today is with Kristin Summers, who is the CEO of MindStar health. That is a self-care app that she's developed. She had a divorce at the beginning of the pandemic. So we talked abou...

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Ep. 86 - Can you be a kinky feminist? With Lida Rubanava from 2021-04-17T17:44:28

On this episode of Keep Them Coming, I am joined by Lida Rubanava. Lida was born in Belarus, but is currently in New Jersey and sits on the board of Body Politic - a queer feminist wellness, collec...

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Ep. 85 - Visibility Matters with Suzanne Wheeler from 2021-03-31T22:32:12

My guest today is Suzanne Wheeler. I have been after Suzanne for a while! I wanted her on my show pretty much since I started it. In fact, she was on my list that I compiled when I was thinking ...

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Ep. 84 - Painful Sex No More from 2021-03-31T22:08:14

I truly want people to have painful sex no more. By the way , to the male listeners of this show, this is going to be good information for you to know as well so that you can know how to support...

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Ep. 83 - Living unLESHed with Alesha Bowman from 2021-02-27T20:00

I was thrilled to have Alesha Bowman, Owner of unLESHed+, on this episode of Keep Them Coming! Alesha is founded her brand in 2017 to cater to the lifestyle of a plus sized woman. She is way mor...

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Ep. 82 - Can't Buy Me Love with Darcie Elizabeth from 2021-02-20T22:52:51

Think your relationship is strong enough for anything? Two things that drive couples apart most often are sex and money, and I've wanted to have someone on Keep Them Coming to talk about this for a...

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Ep. 81 - Filter Off with Zach Schleien from 2021-02-12T02:58:28

I don't know any single person that's tried internet dating that isn't frustrated with most of their experiences on swipe apps. Enter a totally new experience for you to try! I'm joined today by...

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Ep. 80 - Sensate focus and the power of touch with Gigi Chaurand Kammerer from 2021-02-04T04:12:58

Connecting through touch is important for both solo and partnered play. This episode dives into the power of touch, how to ask for what you want, and what really is sensate focus all about. How ...

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Ep. 64 - Vegan sexuality and thriving in high stress times with Shelley Fritz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You might notice that today's episode is a little longer than normal, and that's for good reason. I did the interview with Shelley Fritz originally in February, and life's changed a little bit. ...

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Ep. 63 - Courting is back : Tips for phone and video chat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I want to talk about how courting is back! Basically, unless you are married or living with your significant other, everybody is in long distance relationship mode. So this episode is for you, w...

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Ep. 59 - Pegging, Part 1: A male perspective from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest, Tim, came on this show to discuss a lot of aspects of his sex life, his marriage, and his relationships outside of that. We talked about pegging, rimming, and basically all things anal...

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Ep. 36 - Lubrication has a bad reputation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a lot to consider when it comes to picking the right lube, that's why I've got Kelsey Beach, DPT back on. We are talking about a lot of information that you need to know about lube that ...

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Ep. 24 - Relationship Anarchy! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As promised, here’s another perspective on poly life. Rose Hinsz AKA Rae AKA Self Care Siren is in the health and wellness industry like I am, but hey since this is a podcast about sex and relation...

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Ep. 11 - A sign in my face from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Signs are all around us, right? Sometimes, it’s a bit more literal. As someone who recently took one to the face, I found a lesson in this particular accident. I’ve always run into things, just ...

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Ep. 10 - Sexual Health Optimization AKA Get your junk fixed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jonathan Salter is the founder and owner of EVRNU Clinics. I got to donate my vagina to science when I got to be the recipient of a Listen

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Ep. 8 - Wanna go backstage? A guide to trying anal for the first time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Listener question: "Can you please explain to people how to start engaging in anal play? I talk to a lot of people, men and women, who are scared because they don’t understand how to work up to ...

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Ep. 79 - The Oldest Profession with Kaytlin Bailey from 2021-01-17T00:31:08

The Oldest Profession, or sex work, is something that has fascinated me ever since I wrote a paper about Mata Hari. Guest Kaytlin Bailey and I discuss some of the ways sex work is portrayed vs h...

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Ep. 78 - An Honest Conversation about Pregnancy&Sex with Dr Kelsey Beach from 2021-01-13T00:49:08

Dr Kelsey Beach is back for her third appearance on Keep Them Coming! This time, she's preggers! As one of my most fun and real guests, I knew she's talk about the not so Instagram worthy aspect...

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Ep. 77 - Mom, sex, and the pandemic from 2020-12-18T04:12:51

The pandemic has changed many things, and one of them is how mom's are operating. Many of them have left the workforce and find themselves taking on more of the responsibilities for child care, rem...

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Ep. 76 - What's next for burlesque with Petite Renard from 2020-11-19T00:00

Fangirling can pay off. I reached out to a burlesque dancer I've admired on Instagram for a while and Petite Renard was more than happy to chat with me on Keep Them Coming. We dished about some ...

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Ep. 75 - Read Me with Dr Lanae St. John from 2020-10-12T17:00

I'm joined today by Dr Lanae St. John. She's a sexuality educator and an author, and I was so pleased to be able to host her on my show and talk about her book. I know Dr Lanae because of our af...

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Ep. 74 - The Paris of the Plains is kinky AF from 2020-09-29T21:41:31

Today's episode is all about Kink in Kansas City aka The Paris of the Plains. Yes, for a long time, KC has been known for it's wild side, and Vicky joined me today to help me learn more about wh...

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Ep. 73 - Let's FINALLY talk about sex from 2020-09-04T18:00

 It is pretty common for couples to not talk about sex. But why? Why is it so hard for some people?! Kristen dives into a few of the reasons why, and how to get past it, especially if you'v...

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Ep. 72 - Tap that feminine energy from 2020-08-26T11:00

Tapping into feminine energy isn't just for female identifying folks, it's for everyone. This episode with Dave Witcher is about feminine energy and its ties to sexual energy, creativity, and mu...

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Ep. 71 - Expanding your position repertoire from 2020-07-25T11:00

What do you do when you're stuck doing the same positions in the bedroom over and over again? How do you talk about it with your partner? In this episode, Kristen explores why it's important to ...

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Ep. 70 - How does race affect your dating life? from 2020-07-15T23:55:25

Keep Them Coming is back after a brief summer break! Monique Waters LMT joins me to have a conversation about dating and race. In this very frank talk, we share experiences, fears, red flags, an...

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Ep. 69 - The Joy of 69ing from 2020-06-09T15:38:23

From the history of the the phrase to how to better enjoy the position, no matter what's between your legs, Kristen has information and advice to help you get the most out of 69ing. It's June 9t...

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Ep. 68 - Celebrating self-pleasure during National Masturbation Month from 2020-05-16T01:38:26

It's my masturbation month episode for 2020. May is National Masturbation Month and some people have asked me, "how did that get started?" There's certainly a month for everything these days, so...

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Ep. 67 - Releasing through rope play with Bird Girl from 2020-05-06T17:20:33

I was incredibly honored to have a new friend that I made on the internet on my show today.  Her Instagram handle is @KCBirdGirl, but just for short, we'll call her Bird Girl.  Bird Gi...

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Ep. 66 - Stay home and masturbate from 2020-04-28T11:00

We are still under a stay at home order, so the CDC has politely asked us to stay home and masturbate.  Not just the CDC, several state agencies have put out requests for people to be more ...

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Ep. 65 - The Walk Must Go On: How the 32nd Annual AIDS Walk KC manages change during social distancing with Eric Thomas from 2020-04-20T05:27:35

 Eric Thomas is the Board President of the AIDS Service Foundation. He came on the show to tell me more about the Foundation as well as AIDS Walk Kansas City. With COVID-19 and Kansas ...

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Ep. 64 - Vegan sexuality, cannabis, and thriving in high stress times with Shelley Fritz from 2020-04-10T04:46:19

You might notice that today's episode is a little longer than normal, and that's for good reason. I did the interview with Shelley Fritz originally in February, and life's changed a little bit. So ...

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Ep. 63 - Courting is back : Tips for phone and video chat dates from 2020-04-01T11:00

I want to talk about how courting is back! Basically, unless you are married or living with your significant other, everybody is in long distance relationship mode. So this episode is for you, w...

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Ep. 62 - Cancer and the Kinky Girl from 2020-03-25T11:00

This episode is special to me. I interviewed one of my oldest and dearest friends and we just went completely off the rails talking about whatever just is kind of came to mind. You're really gon...

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Ep. 61 - Getting busy during a state of emergency from 2020-03-13T13:43:11

I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and on Thursday 3-12-2020 our Mayor declared a state of emergency. Any events of a thousand people or more are banned, canceled, whatever. Who knows how  fa...

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Ep. 60 - Pegging, Part 2: a female perspective from 2020-03-11T11:00

Pegging, Part 2: a female perspective. This episode was a hell of a lot of fun to record. I learned so much. My guest, HardToHandle is going by a pseudonym because while we are talking about peg...

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Ep. 58 - Let the bra revolution begin! from 2020-02-28T05:49:44

With a title like "let the bra revolution begin," you might think that this episode is just for the ladies, but let me tell you, it is not just for breast owners. Gentlemen, I think you'll enjoy...

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Ep. 57 - Sitting with pain with Victoria Henderson from 2020-02-20T12:00

My guest today shared some very personal stories of abuse while brief and short on detail, some listeners should consider this their content warning. Victoria Henderson is a burgeoning life coac...

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Ep. 56 - Pageantry and transparency with Miss Black Trans International Nyla Foster from 2020-02-13T04:43:25

Nyla Foster is a youth advocate, community leader, and political activist. She is the reigning Ms. Black Trans International. She sued the state of Kansas and won, making national headlines and ...

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Ep. 55 - Sex and dating after divorce with Timmy Gibson from 2020-02-06T11:00

Timmy Gibson, who is a fellow life and relationship coach here in Kansas city was on this episode of Keep Them Coming. I asked about his perspective about something - since he used to be a clerg...

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Ep. 54 - Clearing For Launch with Jennifer White from 2020-01-29T12:00

Have you ever felt completely stuck? As in, just paralyzed with fear and indecision, whether it’s about your relationships, your business, or both? Jennifer White is a fellow coach and entrepren...

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Ep. 53 - Mojo Rising with Jessica Rousseau from 2020-01-22T12:00

Ayurvedic health counselor and entrepreneur Jessica Rousseau came on Keep Them Coming to talk about sex! Sexual energy is such an integral part of relationships for most people. We talked about ...

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Ep. 52 – Resolutions for your Relationship from 2020-01-15T12:00

As you head into a new year, a new decade even, there are some things you may want to consider before setting goals for you and your partner. Assessing the state of your relationship takes care ...

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Ep. 51 - Let's talk about sacral chakras, baby! from 2020-01-08T12:00

Christi Clemons Hoffman is a lifetime intuitive, teacher, and consultant whose passion is connecting people with their spiritual team. She’s a Reiki master, does hypnosis, and lives in Kansas Ci...

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Ep. 50 - Advocating for Authenticity with Cici Glasgow from 2020-01-02T12:00

Cici Glasgow is the Outreach and Education manager at the KCAVP. This non- profit organization provides dedicated services and advocacy to LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of violence. She is also a...

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Ep. 49 - Making Moves with Karla Martinez from 2019-12-18T12:00

Friend, fellow single lady, and total boss babe Karla Martinez joins me on the show today. She’s the co-host of Domingo-ing, a Spanglish podcast, creative writer, and strategic decision maker AK...

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Ep. 48 - Mama Sutra with Natasha Ria El-Scari from 2019-12-12T12:00

In this powerful conversation about parents, kids, and sexuality, I was joined by author, poet, feminist, and all around super badass Natasha Ria El-Scari. She recently wrote a book called Mama ...

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Ep. 47 - Finding Love During the Holidays from 2019-12-05T22:28:50

Some people think it’s a terrible time to try to date. However, as a dating coach, I disagree! Have a listen for ideas about where to meet people, how to date during the holiday season, and what...

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Ep. 46 - Dating app year end review with Miss Ugly Shoes from 2019-11-27T13:27:44

She's back! Lauren AKA Miss Ugly Shoes joins me again for a review of all the top dating apps and sites out there. She even shared some stats that one of the sites sent her. She totally nerded o...

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Ep. 45 - Mark your calendar if you want more intimacy from 2019-11-22T12:00

Many couples struggle with having the amount of sex and intimacy that they want. But how do you start having more sex? I offer a simple perspective to shift your mindset about scheduling sex.&nb...

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Ep. 44 - Nudity is not synonymous with sex with Bellatrixortreat2 from 2019-11-20T12:00

On this episode, I interviewed Bella, aka Bellatrixortreat2 on Instagram. What you're going to find out from Bella is that nudity is not synonymous with sex. The internet right now is ripe with ...

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Ep. 43 - Do Your Sex Life a Favor with Kristine D'Angelo from 2019-11-13T16:33:02

I'm joined by a fellow Certified Sex Coach, Kristine D'Angelo, from Portland, OR. I wanted to have her on because I wanted another Sex Coach's perspective on the work we are doing, and current e...

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Ep. 42 - Barrier Babes are on a mission! from 2019-11-06T16:08:26

On this episode, I’m joined by two of the Barrier Babes. They are bringing sexual health to the Midwest! This organization was founded because Kansas City has a high STI rate and low budget for ...

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Ep. 41 - Everyone gets a happy ending with Sierra Simone from 2019-10-30T15:24:43

Have you ever read a romance novel? This weeks guest is Sierra Simone, a USA Today Bestselling Former Librarian who spent way too much time reading romance novels at the information desk. She li...

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Ep. 40 - The A stands for Asexual from 2019-10-23T11:00

You've heard LGBTQIA, and sometimes people don't know what the last letter stands for. Courtney Lane joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming for Asexualtiy Awareness Week. A self-described...

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Ep. 39 - It's called foreplay because it's supposed to happen BEFORE you PLAY from 2019-10-21T01:27:13

Foreplay is not just for early in the relationship before you have sex. Foreplay helps you connect, relax, and experience better pleasure. Today I'm discussing some of the reasons it's important...

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Ep. 38 - Deleting Diet Culture with Jennifer Martin from 2019-10-16T11:00

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Ep. 37 - Want them to swipe right? A how to guide for your dating profile from 2019-10-14T16:09:11

A good dating profile matters, but what really makes you stand out from the crowd? How do you showcase your personality in under 400 characters and 6 pictures or less? I'm giving you all my best...

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Ep. 35 - Cuffing season is here from 2019-10-06T18:54:05

Cuffing Season! What is it? Should you participate or not? I took gave it some thought, took a stance, and offered suggestions for this fall and winter. 

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Ep. 34 - The Perfect Pelvis with Katy Rush from 2019-10-02T11:00

My guest has been a Physical Therapist for 21 years, and she's done a little bit of everything, but Katy Rush decided to be a Pelvic Floor Therapist 16 years ago because she realized how underse...

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Ep. 33 - Behind The Camera with Boudoir Photographer Booker T Brown from 2019-09-25T11:00

Most people would call Booker a boudoir photographer, but he's so much more. His work with intimate portraiture helps women, and even some men, with things like self acceptance, body positivity,...

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Ep. 32 - Lube Q&A and School is almost over from 2019-09-21T22:59:49

I had someone ask me about why I made a recommendation on a lube, and since I'm super slammed finishing school with Sex Coach U, I ga...

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Ep. 31 - Intimacy and curiosity with Jessica Nickels from 2019-09-18T11:00

LPC and personal trainer Jessica Nickels joined me for this weeks show. She's such a sex positive counselor I would love to just replicate her! Since it's still World Sexual Health Month, we dis...

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Ep. 30 - There's more than one way to be non-binary from 2019-09-11T11:00

Since September is World Sexual Health Month, I hosted Max Sheffield-Baird on Keep Them Coming this week. They shared a lot about their journey, including healing past trauma, exploring kink, wh...

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Ep. 29 - What's in a pronoun? from 2019-09-08T14:09:21

There is no magic wand that will change the world overnight and make it a safe place for trans folx. However, we have to start somewhere. What can allies do to learn more, to grow, and to create...

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Ep 28 - Celebrating World Sexual Health Day with Pelvic Floor Therapist Dr. Kelsey Beach from 2019-09-04T11:00

Two things you probably didn’t know before listening to this episode – there’s a World Sexual Health Day, and that there’s such a thing as Pelvic PT. I talked to Kelsey Beech, DPT of Foundationa...

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Ep. 27 - Listener Q&A: Down there hair care and a small member from 2019-09-01T16:10:48

Today I'm answering listener questions! The first was about what to do about body hair removal, so I reviewed lots of options, which includes maybe you don't remove it at all! The second listene...

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Ep. 26 - We're All Bad in Bed with Shelby Simpson from 2019-08-28T11:00

Ever wake up and think, "I just need to write a book about all my embarrassing sex stories"? Well, Shelby Simpson did, and then she turned her book tour into a stage performance that was absolut...

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Ep. 25 - A little dirty talk goes a long way from 2019-08-23T11:00

Your mom may have said to you before to "watch your dirty mouth". The only time I want you to watch your dirty mouth is when you're practicing how to say something sexy to your partner in the mi...

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Ep. 23 - FLR requires some TLC from 2019-08-16T11:00

If you’ve been considering a female led relationship (FLR), there are a number of things to consider. I discuss what it is, who it may be right for, a wide range of how this can be expressed and pr...

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Ep. 22 The Imperfect Therapist: Healing through somatic therapy from 2019-08-14T11:00

Jaree Basgall is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a trauma-informed yoga teacher. Jaree offers an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating methods supported by...

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Ep. 21 - Tuning in to your gut when it says 'Yes' or 'No' from 2019-08-09T14:32:01

Many of us are not accustomed to tuning in to what our body is saying in situations. It’s often the first thing to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ before we utter a word. Our bodies are constantly giving us s...

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Ep. 20 - Grown Up Sex Ed from 2019-08-07T11:00

Keli Jackson is a sexual health educator who has her own Pure Romance business. She’s been in the industry for over a decade. She helps women explore the most intimate relationships in their liv...

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Ep. 19 - Heartache and healing: A bereaved mother's story from 2019-07-31T11:00

Emily is a wife, mom, educator, and a listener of KTC. She and her husband lost a a child this year, and she reached out to me about being on the show. Content warning – we do talk about some he...

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Ep. 18 - On stage with a Magic Wand from 2019-07-26T16:59:24

Ever stand on stage next to a vibrator and talk about sex? Well, I did! During a storytelling performance of Shelf Life called Guilty Pleasures, hosted by Dav...

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Ep. 17 - Being a healthy influence from 2019-07-24T11:00

She may not like the title of “influencer”, but Teresa Maly surely is one! She’s a social media entrepreneur and blogger who focuses on health, fashion and body image. She really seems to try to...

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Ep. 16 - Crossover episode with KTC and Neandertalk Podcast from 2019-07-17T11:00

I talked with Ryan Westa of Neandertalk Podcast. He's the one that got me to finally start my own show! We talk about a lot...this is a long episode but we just couldn't stop chatting. He shared...

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Ep. 15 - Hold up a sec...WTF is polyamory? from 2019-07-12T11:00

Since my last episode, some listeners have emailed me and said they wanted to know more about what the f*ck we were talking about with all this polyamory stuff. Here's a sort of beginners guide ...

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Ep. 14 - A Poly Perspective from 2019-07-10T11:00

Have you ever heard of polyamory? It's a term that's gaining prominence in today's lexicon, but what is it? My guest Marcel Wilson and I discuss some of the nuances of this relationship structur...

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Ep. 13 - Help! I lost my orgasm! from 2019-07-05T19:34:30

On today's show, I'm addressing two listener concerns; One female listener is struggling with achieving orgasm, and one male listener doesn't know what to do with he and his partner's mismatched...

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Ep. 12 - Your bedroom needs attention from 2019-07-03T16:50:35

Self-described former corporate addict turned entrepreneur, Robyn Stevens became certified in feng shui in 2012, and founded her business, Robyn...

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Ep. 9 - Joel Speaks Out from 2019-06-19T11:00

Joel Barrett of Joel Speaks Out is an LGBTQ writer, speaker, and gatherer. As a business mentor, he supports entrepreneurs from a wide ...

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Ep. 8 - Wanna go backstage? A guide to trying anal from 2019-06-07T12:40:42

Listener question: "Can you please explain to people how to start engaging in anal play? I talk to a lot of people, men and women, who are scared because they don’t understand how to work up to it ...

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Ep. 7 - The Cam Girl Next Door from 2019-06-05T11:00

With years of experience in the online porn industry through cam work and running an amateur porn website, Crystal has done a complete 180 from her sheltered Midwestern upbringing, where sex was...

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Ep. 6 - Getting back into dating after a long term relationship from 2019-05-31T11:00

On today’s episode, I answer a listener question about what I recommend for people who are looking to get back into dating after ending a long term relationship. This is an area I support client...

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Ep 5 - Bi and single and ready to mingle! from 2019-05-29T11:00

My interview with Lauren Caldwell. She’s single for the first time in her adult life after two back to back long term relationships, and now she’s diving head first into the dating world. Some of o...

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Ep. 4 - Why isn't sexual health included when we discuss self-care? from 2019-05-24T11:00

This topic has been on my mind for a while. As someone who has become more active in the health and wellness community the last few years, I’ve found that sexual health and wellbeing is often ig...

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Ep. 3 - Gender Reveal Party with Jay Pryor from 2019-05-22T16:28:10

Jay Pryor is an Executive Coach, Owner of Jay Pryor Coaching, and is an LGBTQ+ activist from Lawrence, KS. For Jay (they/them), being an activist is about more than raising awareness, it’s about...

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Ep. 2 - Happy National Masturbation Month! from 2019-05-15T11:00

On today’s minicast, I’m talking about masturbation because May is National Masturbation Month! This one is a little more for the ladies, but hey, guys can gain some insights by listening, too.&...

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Ep. 1 - Have you ever tried VR porn? from 2019-05-02T22:40:23

In this inaugural episode of Keep Them Coming with Open the Doors Coaching, host Kristen Thomas discovers virtual reality (VR) porn for the first time. She and guest Steven Fuller discuss the pitfa...

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