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Kink 101: What is a munch? Plus Alan Colorado needs our pervy help! Newbie kinksters can learn all about the kinky social event known as the munch. And storyteller Alan Colorado needs the wisdom of the audience to expand his sexual repertoire. From our Seventh Anniversary show October 12, 2025.  The October live show’s main show sponsor was Rowan Tree Counseling.  On the episode: FetLife  Galleria Domain 2 (GD2)  LRA  Host Karen Yates  karen-yates.com Our Valentine’s Kick Off Show is in Chicago, February 8, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge. Get tickets!  Want more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies!  Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50. Do you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning. Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil’ tip! Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Relationship Anarchy rejects rules and expectations in how we relate to each other. It’s mentioned more and more in the media, but what is it exactly? In this lively conversation, therapist Nicole Thompson explains that while RA can turn our relationships on their heads, it can also bring freedom.  Don't miss our next live show: Valentine’s Kick-Off – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, 6-7:30pm at Lincoln Lodge Chicago Our sexperts will chat about “Living Out Your Fantasies–solo or partnered.” Burlesque and more. Biggest polycule of the night gets a prize! Use Code: IRL3 for $3 off till Jan 10 GET TIX In this episode: Therapist and podcaster Nicole Thompson Host, sex educator, and energy worker Karen Yates Relationship Anarchy ManifestoRelationship Smorgasbord Get Say It Better in Bed, Karen’s free guide to upping your intimacy pleasure. Download here! Show your love for Wild & Sublime: Leave a tip! The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and discounts to live shows!  Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website. Support the show Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Autism consultant and author Robyn Steward discusses the state of being young and autistic, and how clear neutral guidance that helps tweens and teens with periods and relationships is crucial. Karen talks with Steward, herself autistic, about her insightful books. Robyn Steward - Autism author and consultant  Karen Yates - certified sex educator, writer, energy worker Books by Robyn Steward The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods  The Independent Woman’s Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum  The Autism-Friendly Guide to Self-Employment Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to get sex and relationship tips, and show announcements. Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil’ tip! Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50. Want more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies!  They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our website Do you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

How does obsessive compulsive disorder manifest in sex and relationships? In so many ways, but treatment is possible and effective. Karen talks with sex therapist Laura Federico about the root issue in OCD, ramifications, and solutions. The shame of minor attraction and getting help is included. They also discuss Laura’s new book The Cycle Book, about the effect of menstrual hormones on the body and mind. On this episode: Psychologist and sex therapist Laura Federico  Host Karen Yates   The Cycle Book and related events - Buy on Bookshop or Amazon Buy on Bookshop and support Wild & Sublime!  “Sexual Intrusive Thoughts” on the SMSNA site Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Therapist and author Dr Lyne Piché talks with Karen about ADHD and tools individuals and couples can use to promote more intimacy and better sex lives. They discuss her new ADHD workbook in this far-ranging and lively conversation. Our seventh anniversary show is in Chicago, October 12, 6pm at Lincoln Lodge. Get tickets! Main show sponsor Rowan Tree Counseling. On the show: Psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Lyne Piché Host and certified sex educator Karen Yates  ADHD and Sex: A Workbook for Exploring Sexuality and Increasing Intimacy Buy the workbook on Bookshop and support Wild & Sublime! Available on Amazon too. Sign up for podcast announcements and show announcements on our website. Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Season 9 on neurodiversity and sex begins with a deep dive into autism. Therapist Elmo Painter-Edington, herself autistic, gives us a primer on this unique brain difference and its interplay with sex, kink, and polyamory. Plus! Don't miss our Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, 6pm, SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW in Chicago. Get tix and more info here! Main show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling. In this episode: Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI Host Karen Yates NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman  Unmasking Autism by Devon Price  I’m looking for… Episodes on specific topics - There's a list! The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Support the show Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Want to try some kinky stuff with your partner, but have no idea where to begin? Panelists offer tips for those curious about experimenting with power play, sensation play, and beyond. Plus! Don't miss our Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, 6pm, SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW in Chicago. Get tix and more info here! In this episode: Cassie Porter - Somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworkerJason Best - Kink-aware therapist & founder of Best TherapiesPeter Navarro - Sex-positive and somatic-oriented therapistI’m looking for… The rest of this panel convo - S3E6: Fat ShameEpisodes on specific topics - There's a list! This episode’s transcript - Read it here.A book on relationships/sexuality - Check out our recs on Bookshop!The Afterglow, our Patreon membership club, brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook! Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

From our June 2025 live Chicago show, Archy Jamjun, R.C. Riley, Amy Sumpter and Joe Mellen bring the laughs. Plus audiences answer the q, "What's your go-to fantasy?" Joe Mellen, storyteller  Amy Sumpter, comic and rapper  R.C. Riley, writer and performer  Archy Jamjun, storyteller and comic  Karen Yates, certified somatic sex educator and energy worker Show Sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling Leave a tip for our work--we'd love $5 or $10 (or more!) to support the monthly costs of our podcast!  Or join our monthly Patreon members’ club, the Afterglow, for discounts and other goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Free download! Get the guide Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communicationby host Karen Yates by going to the Wild & Sublime website. Are you looking for…? Wild & Sublime merchEpisodes on specific topicsThis episode’s transcriptBooks on sex and relationshipsBuzzsprout bonus! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout can help you create, host and promote it! Plus lots of useful tools and resources to streamline the process and level up your pod game. Use our affiliate link for $20 off! Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Somatic Experiencing helps heal trauma and stress by addressing the body’s responses and its nervous system. In this in-depth episode, somatic therapist Meggie Twible discusses this gentle and powerful method and how it can work with sexual trauma and also its effects in polycules.  In this episode: Meggie Twible, somatic therapistHomecoming Therapies on InstagramTwible’s online eventsSomatic Experiencing official websiteTRE–somatic methodThe Safe and Sound Audio ProtocolKaren Yates, somatic sex educatorSign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to get sex and relationship tips, and show announcements. Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil’ tip! Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50. Want more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies!  They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our website Do you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning. Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

What happens when kink meets therapy? In this lively conversation, Dr Yulinda Renee Rahman, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™, explains how trauma can be healed when a kink professional, therapist, and client work together. In this episode: Therapist Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™ and founder of KPSAKink Professionals Standards Alliance (KPSA) Summit, October 25-26Books by Dr. Rahman on AmazonKaren Yates – sex educator and healerWild & SublimeWant more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies!  Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50. They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our website Do you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning. Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil’ tip! Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

What exactly does a surrogate partner do? For our Healing from Sexual Trauma series, we’re rebroadcasting a powerful 2022 episode where two professional surrogates talk about the intimate work of redressing trauma, dismantling unhealthy assumptions about sex, and helping clients move toward the relationships they want. In this episode: River Roaring - Surrogate partner, private coach & workshop facilitatorBrian Gibney - Surrogate partner and intimacy coach More resources: Embrace Surrogate Partner Therapy Resource Group Surrogate Partner CollectiveInternational Professional Surrogates AssociationWant more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies!  Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50. They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our website Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil’ tip! Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

Remi Newman, editor of Hands On, a book collection of personal essays by sexuality workers, and Mehdi, a somatic sex and trauma therapist, talk with Karen about the complexities of sex work and the potential for deep healing through hands-on modalities. In this episode: Hands On: Stories of Sexuality Work, Intimacy and Healing   Remi Newman - editor, Hands On; surrogate partner; and sexuality educator Mehdi - somatic sex and trauma therapist Karen Yates - dual-certified somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker, and energy worker Show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Help defray our production costs. See other trauma sessions from Wild & Sublime: Genital De-armoring with Rahi Chun Men, Trauma, and Sex with JoJo Bear  Sexual Trauma, Somatic Healing  The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch!  Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website. Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

In the first episode of our Healing from Sexual Trauma season, sexological bodyworker and healer Rahi Chun describes how genital de-armoring can help people move through held and often painful trauma patterns lodged in the pelvis. This fascinating conversation is a must-listen. Don't miss our Wed. June 25, 7pm, show in Chicago! Info and tix In this episode: Rahi Chun - dual-certified somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker Karen Yates - dual-certified somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker and energy worker Rahi’s course on genital de-armoring  Show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Help defray our production costs. See other trauma sessions from other W&S seasons: Men, Trauma, and Sex with JoJo Bear  Sexual Trauma, Somatic Healing  The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch!  Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website. Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

How do you work through the bad feelings that can damage good relationships? Polyamorous therapist and author Kate Loree chats with Karen about her comprehensive book “Open Deeply,” about consensual nonmonogamy and deep strategies to regulate you during conflicts. In this episode: Kate Loree - Sex-positive psychotherapistOpen Deeply and other sex-positive book recsOpen Deeply podcast - hosted by Kate Loree and Sunny MegatronI’m looking for… Episodes on specific topicsThis episode’s transcriptBooks on relationships & sexualityA Wild & Sublime giftWant to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication. Step into The Afterglow! Our Patreon membership club brings you regular bonus content, early show alerts, discounts to live shows, and more goodies! Join now to help us continue to spread the message of sex-positivity. Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

In this final episode of our Polyamory in Depth season, Karen chats with David Carlson, campaign coordinator for OPEN, about how to begin legislating at the local level for nondiscrimination ordinances protecting polyamorous folks and those in diverse family structures. In this episode: OPEN - The Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-MonogamyOPEN’s campaign coordinator David Carson Host, sex educator, and energy worker Karen Yates OPEN’s Legislative ToolkitGet Say It Better in Bed, Karen’s free guide to upping your intimacy pleasure. Download here! The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip! Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free…  Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website. Get tickets to our Valentine's Kick Off in Chicago! Burlesque, standup and lively conversation about sex. Sunday Feb 8 at 6pm at the Lincoln Lodge! Tickets here! Support the show Follow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!