American Sex
by Sunny Megatron | Pleasure Podcasts
Changing America's dysfunctional relationship with sex one laugh at a time, this award-winning podcast gets to the meat of what fuels our deepest, darkest turn-ons. Sex isn't just sex; it's about everything – identity, power, politics, taboos, and the shame our culture thrives on. Recognizing how these elements seep into our bedrooms makes all the kinky, "weird" stuff we're secretly into seem not so weird after all.Host Sunny Megatron is an acclaimed Clinical Sexologist, BDSM Educator, and Showtime TV host. Equal parts hilarious and informative, Sunny & her guests serve up real talk about kink, polyamory, sexual ethics, and more. From practical sex tips to candid conversations on sexual empowerment to the war on reproductive rights and sexual freedom, each topic is approached with a lightheartedness that's second to none.On American Sex Podcast, Kink is Customizable™ and education is the new punk rock. The personal is undeniably political and tinkle-your-pants laughter is the antidot
Episodes
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Dom & sub Dynamics Free Kink & BDSM Education Summit - Bonus
Amazing news! Registration is now open for the FREE Dom/sub Dynamics Virtual Summit! Reserve your free spot here: http://bit.ly/sunnysummit2024 The Rundown 4-day online BDSM conference, free! 5 sessions per day + supplemental class tools & materials April 8-11th 2024 Watch live (no student…
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What's a Kinky Switch? w/ Queen Ana Blue - 213
Curious about the role of a switch in kink & BDSM? Some say switches are really just confused doms or subs that haven't figured out their true identity yet. Others believe they're less skilled and aren't as dedicated to exclusively topping or bottoming. In this episode, Queen Anas Blue busts…
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Introducing Holly Randall Unfiltered – Adriana Chechik on Her Wild Career
Are you a fan of adult entertainment? Then, you've got to listen to one of our favorite podcasts: Holly Randall Unfiltered. In this sample from Holly's show, the iconic performer Adriana Chechick joins Holly for an interview that shows Adriana's MANY sides! You'll hear about her upbringing in...
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Fluid Relationships vs. Polyamory with Kate Loree - 212
Ever felt confined by the choice of monogamy or polyamory? What options lie between those two ends of the spectrum? And what happens if what's right for you changes over time? Sex- positive psychotherapist Kate Loree joins Sunny to talk about navigating and customizing fluid relationship…
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Kink Education Freestyle Reddit Edition - Sunny Megatron 211
Host, Clinical Sexologist & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron Is back for a third installment of free-style BDSM education. This time she weighs in on BDSM reddit. Topics discussed: Am I a bad sub for not liking pain or degradation? What's a praise kink? When Is humiliation play healthy and when is it...
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Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships with Megan Bhatia - Ep 210
Relationships, at their core, are about relating – with other people, our surroundings, our past, our future. But the truth is, most of us kinda suck at it! Enter the spiral of emotional dysregulation… In this episode, Megan Bhatia gets right to the juicy center of relating and its role in…
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Body Fluid Fetish & Fantasy with Luna Matatas - 209
Have you ever wondered why we eroticize certain bodily fluids but consider others disgusting? Luna Matatas dives into the why and how behind body fluid fetish & fantasy Find out if squirt is really pee plus learn creative ideas for squirt play. Discover why people are into golden showers– is it...
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BONUS Introducing: Erotic Short Stories "The High-Class Escort"
We're excited to introduce you to another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network called, Erotic Short Stories. (Yes, the audio is NSFW so choose your listening time & place accordingly!) If you're a fan of erotica and looking for a place to indulge in your wildest fantasies, then you need to…
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Mental Health & Polyamory with Kate Loree - 208
Sex-positive psychotherapist, Kate Loree joins us to talk about managing mental health within polyamory and consensual non-monogamy -- specifically how mood and personality disorders like anxiety, depression, BPD, NPD, etc., can impact these relationships. According to NAMI one in five American...
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Ask Yourself About Consent with Kitty Stryker - 207
As a culture, we've come a long way in our understanding of consent. It's discussed in schools, on TV shows, and in popular media. But through this mainstreaming of consent, we've also lost some important nuance along the way. This conversation with Kitty Stryker is all about that nuance. From…
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Mutual Masturbation May with jessica drake - 205
jessica drake joins us for an International Masturbation Month chat about mutual self-pleasure. In this conversation, we unpack the shame surrounding both solo and mutual masturbation. Plus, jessica gives tips for: Getting out of your head & into your body Prioritizing our own pleasure Building...
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BONUS Double Teamed with Cami & Niki - Missing Kink, Prioritizing Partners, and Restructuring FWBs Preview
In this bonus mini-episode, we're previewing Double Teamed with Cami & Niki. Here the twins talk about their recent journeys with kink & power exchange. Hope you enjoy! Get more at http://doubleteamedpodcast.com
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How to Love Yourself with Lee Harrington - Ep 205
Most of us know how important things like self-care, self-compassion, and self-love are. But knowing and doing can sometimes be two different things. Lee Harrington not only talks about why these things are so vital but also teaches us HOW to do them. Lee walks us through forging the path to...
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Authentic Kink & BDSM Community Lessons w/ Mollena Williams-Haas Ep 204 (Pt. 2)
How do you live your authentic kink life when your needs don't match up with the BDSM community status quo? In part 1 (ep 203) Mollena Williams-Haas told us how returning to the leather community after parting ways sparked an unexpected journey of healing and growth. In this discussion, Mollena...
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Peg the Patriarchy with Luna Matatas - From Sluts & Scholars Podcast
Today we are sharing a preview from one of our favorite podcasts that we think you'll enjoy. On Sluts and Scholars, therapist and sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger talks with diverse professionals about all things pleasure and sexuality. In this preview, strap in for some strap on information with…
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Gaslighting, Red Flags & Manipulation - Cultivating H.E.R Space Podcast Preview
Today we're sharing a preview of a new podcast we're enjoying and we think you will too! On this episode of the Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast, Dr. Dom and Terri have a deep conversation about the truth of gaslighting, red flags, and manipulation. Maybe you've heard these terms recently, but do...
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Lessons from the BDSM Leather Community with Mollena Williams-Haas - Ep 203
Mollena Williams-Haas, a.k.a. The Kink Doula, is back to serve up a slice of community healing. As a BDSM Leather community veteran and legend, Mollena understands the challenges of living your truth when it falls outside of the alt-sex status quo. In this convo, she shares how her rocky...
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Pornhub on Netflix & Free Speech with Mike Stabile - Ep 202
Mike Stabile, who appeared in Netflix's Moneyshot: The Pornhub Story joins us to talk about important details that didn't make it into the documentary. Some of what we discuss: The aftermath of the 2020 New York Times article that shook up the adult industry How the far-reaching consequences…
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Racial Inequity, BIPOC Sexuality & The Pleasure Revolution with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons - Ep 201
Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons joins us for a conversation about the ways racial inequity hurts the sex lives of BIPOC folks. Although many view sex as an escape from the stresses of real-world issues and a common experience we all share -- it's not that simple. Orgasms are not the great equalizer....
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Gender Norms In the Kink Community with Veronika Kestrel - Ep 200
Veronika Kestrel joins us for a conversation about creating safe & inclusive kink spaces for everyone across the gender spectrum. Despite the BDSM subculture's roots in the queer community & emphasis on inclusivity, many communities remain steeped in heteronormativity, leading to the…
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Grooming in BDSM Relationships with Sunny Megatron - Ep 199
Adult grooming is often misunderstood -- from what it looks like, to who is most vulnerable, what types of people groom, and why -- most assume it can't happen to them. The fact is, grooming comes in many forms and can happen in any type of relationship - including BDSM dynamics. And because kink...
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Bonus - Free BDSM Education Dom/sub Virtual Summit
Here's the quickie bonus episode link you're looking for! http://bit.ly/sunnydssummit Want a recap? Read on … The Dom/sub Dynamic Virtual Summit was designed to help you improve your D/s relationship & navigate the BDSM lifestyle. The Summit features 5 jam-packed days of classes from 15+…
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Global BDSM with Midori - Ep 198
Midori joins us to discuss Japanese BDSM & why recognizing fundamental differences in various cultures around the world is the key to understanding the how & why behind kink. We talk about differences in consent & safety, how differing social norms & hierarchies influence our collective play...
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Inclusion & Race In Kink with Phrygian Monk - Ep 197
Fact: The BDSM world has a race problem. Queer, Black, kink educator, Phrygian Monk joins us to talk about it. This conversation stemmed from one of their no-nuance November observations: "Kinktok is heavily segregated and pretty racist – like 1950s level." They bring all the nuance and then…
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Communication & Jealousy in Polyamory with Kate Loree - Ep 196
Having difficult conversations with one partner is hard enough. When consensual non-monogamy is part of the equation it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, therapist Kate Loree gives insight and actionable strategies for working through uncomfortable emotions in polyamory/CNM like jealousy,...
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Asexual BDSM with Evie Lupine - Ep 195
Asexuality and kink?! Isn't that a contradiction?! Nope! Asexual BDSM is quite common. In fact, a significant segment of the kink subculture is on the 'ace' spectrum. On ep 195, Evie Lupine joins to talk about it. A few of the things we discuss: Asexuality vs. Responsive Desire & how to tell the...
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Safewords & The Murky Messy Nuances of BDSM - Ep 194
In episode 194 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron continues her deep dive into the murky, messy, nuances of kink. She examines some of the most popular kink "rules" pertaining to consent & safewords and the grey areas that cause community friction: "Never renegotiate during a scene" "When...
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Safe Words, Consent & Customizing Your Kink - Ep 193
Safe words aren't as deep & complicated as we make them out to be. They aren't necessarily as simple as we think either. In kink & sex, safe words are simple communication tools that stop the action & trigger a predetermined protocol. What they mean, how they're used & what you do after is up to...
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The BDSM Test w/ Midori & Joe Zarate-Sanderlin - Ep 192
"The BDSM Test" is infamous in the kink community and beyond. Since 2014, thousands have proudly posted results like a badge of honor on FetLife profiles. We use it as a roadmap, educational tool, and kink negotiation starter. It's even gone vanilla as the focus of social media challenges and pop...
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Kink & BDSM Myth Busting w/ Sunny Megatron - Ep 191
Kink & BDSM stigma is alive and well in the mainstream, in our own communities, and even in professional/academic spheres. In episode 191 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron busts some of the most common kink myths + provides clinical & academic resources for therapists, academics, and...
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Mismatched Libido & Rediscovering Desire w/ Cyndi Darnell - Ep 190
Many of us go through periods in our lives when we're not happy with the amount of sex we do or don't want. In Ep 190 of American Sex Podcast, Cyndi Darnell gives tips for changing our relationship to pleasure and navigating intimacy when one partner is perpetually 'not in the mood.' Some of the...
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Therapeutic Kink with Andrea Glik - Ep 189
Kink isn't a replacement for therapy, but it can be therapeutic. On Ep 189 Andrea Glik, LMSW explains the impact of trauma on our nervous system, depression as a survival response, the stress response cycle, the difference between glimmers and triggers, how BDSM can be used to heal trauma for…
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BDSM Community Real Talk w/ Sunny Megatron & Kate Loree - Ep 188
Being a part of community isn't required to practice BDSM, although it may seem like it due to visibility. What is important is knowing the positive and negative ways community influences the kink subculture. Yes, mainstream myths and stereotypes contribute to BDSM stigma, however, misleading…
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Healthy Consensual Non-Monogamy with Kate Loree - Ep 187
All relationships are susceptible to hurdles & conflict--resentment, attachment injuries, navigating mental health, unhealthy coping strategies, overcoming societal conditioning, trauma, and more. It's hard enough between 2 people; in polyamory, we have multiple partners to factor in plus unique...
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Race & Kink w/Luna Matatas - Ep 186
The kink community has a reputation for being accepting & inclusive. When it comes to race, however, we have some work to do. Recent research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found at BDSM events people of color were 16x more likely to feel discriminated against & 17x more likely to...
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Decriminalizing BDSM w/ NCSF, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom - Ep 185
U.S. law interprets consensual kink activities as harmful, criminal acts. This makes prosecuting sexual assault cases within the context of BDSM difficult. How can you prove non-consensual sex occurred if kink isn't considered sex in the eyes of the law, it's assault? The National Coalition for...
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Rethinking Kink with Kate Loree & Sunny Megatron - Ep 184
On episode 184 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron & sex-positive therapist, Kate Loree, look at BDSM through an atypical lens. We chat about the misconceptions we worked through as people who stumbled upon kink later in life and how that perspective is helpful now in our careers. We discuss...
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Dominant Submissive D/s Dynamics w/Sinclair Sexsmith - Ep 183
On Ep 183 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Sinclair Sexsmith about dominance & submission. While most are aware that Dom/sub play is common in kink, we also have a very narrow view of what it entails. D/s isn't always cruel & authoritarian. We talk about the many ways people engage in D/s &...
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Spotify, Rogan & Sexual Freedom w/ Sunny Megatron - Ep 182
What does the Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy have to do with the freaky things you do in the bedroom? Surprisingly, A LOT! This situation uncovered bigger issues regarding corporate control of information & influence over censorship. In 2022 posting about sexual health, LGBTQIA+ activism, or…
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Ep 181 - Sex Tips from a Urologist w/Dr. Ashley Winter
On episode 181 American Sex Podcast we have the convo you WISH you could have with your doctor . . . if they were sex & kink-positive, didn't shame or judge, told jokes that made you snort-laugh, and had all the time in the world to answer every one of your questions about sex & genitals.…
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Kink Education Freestyle Part 2 w/Sunny Megatron - Ep 180
On episode 180 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron Is back for a second installment of free-style BDSM education. She gives helpful tips and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics discussed: Important similarities & differences between the...
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Sex Toys for Disabled People w/ Andrew Gurza & Heather Morrison - Ep 179
This week we talk with Andrew Gurza & Heather Morrison, the brother-sister team behind the first line of sex toys for people with disabilities, Bump'n. The idea started a few years ago with a chance conversation about Andrew's increasing difficulty with self-pleasure due to Cerebral Palsy. Last...
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Sex Toys & Pleasure Zones with Sunny Megatron - Ep 178
It's sex toy season! Between all the holiday discounts hitting our inbox and impending supply shortages, many of us are making snap decisions to buy new gear. With more sex toys available than ever before and new technology available, wading through this sea of options can be overwhelming. This...
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Butt Stuff 201: Pegging & Vagus Nerve w/ Ruby Ryder Ep 177
Why are so many people into deep anal insertion? One theory is because it can stimulate the vagus nerve. Not only can this feel amazing, but it may also trigger a cascade of health benefits! Ruby Ryder of Pegging Paradise fame joins us to talk about advanced butt stuff & pegging on ep 177 of...
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Dollification Doll Play Kink with Veronika Kestrel - Ep 176
Veronika Kestrel joins us for ep 176 of American Sex Podcast to talk about one of her favorite kinks, Dollification. Dollification is doll roleplay--sounds basic on the surface but dollification is one of the most versatile and customizable kinks adaptable to both sensual and extreme play. Some…
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Sex Worker Mutual Aid SWAID with Codi Vore & Queen Ava - Ep 175
On episode 175 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Codi Vore and Queen Ava about sex worker mutual aid and the organization they helped co-found, SWAID Las Vegas. Some of what we cover: How mutual aid differs from traditional non-profits & how this strategy eliminates exploitation and inequity...
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Humiliation & Psychological Edge Play w/Amp Somers - Ep 174
On episode 174 of American Sex Podcast Sunny has a conversation with Amp Somers from the Watts Your Safeword Podcast about erotic humiliation and psychological edge play. Some of what we cover: Neurodivergence & psychological kink The trauma love languages can be used for aftercare & trigger…
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Sex, Kink & Trauma w/ Jamila M. Dawson August McLaughlin - Ep 173
Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT & August McLaughlin join us for episode 173 of American Sex Podcast to talk about sex, kink and trauma. The pair recently wrote a book on the subject called, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships. If you're a human you likely have...
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Kink Education Freestyle with Sunny Megatron - Ep 172
On episode 172 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron free-styles BDSM education, gives helpful tips, and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics discussed: Benign masochism & the neuroscience of BDSM Myths about sadomasochism and the notion…
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Pleasure Education w/ Stefanos & Shay - Ep 171
Want to be a sex or kink educator? Or become a better one? Maybe you're a student wondering how to better vet the instructors you learn from? Stefanos and Shay join us for ep 171 of American Sex Podcast to talk about pleasure education. During the pandemic, the mainstreaming of virtual classes...
About this show
Changing America's dysfunctional relationship with sex one laugh at a time, this award-winning podcast gets to the meat of what fuels our deepest, darkest turn-ons. Sex isn't just sex; it's about everything – identity, power, politics, taboos, and the shame our culture thrives on. Recognizing how these elements seep into our bedrooms makes all the kinky, "weird" stuff we're secretly into seem not so weird after all.Host Sunny Megatron is an acclaimed Clinical Sexologist, BDSM Educator, and Showtime TV host. Equal parts hilarious and informative, Sunny & her guests serve up real talk about kink, polyamory, sexual ethics, and more. From practical sex tips to candid conversations on sexual empowerment to the war on reproductive rights and sexual freedom, each topic is approached with a lightheartedness that's second to none.On American Sex Podcast, Kink is Customizable™ and education is the new punk rock. The personal is undeniably political and tinkle-your-pants laughter is the antidot
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