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Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas
by Kristen Thomas
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 advised (18+). Original theme song and production by MKoussaCover art by Fuller Creative, LLC
Episodes
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Reproductive rights are workers' rights with Pamela Merritt
In this episode, host Kristen Thomas interviews Pamela Merritt, the Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice, discussing the critical role of reproductive health education and access in the current political landscape. Pamela explains the organization's efforts to provide comprehensive...
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Pucker Up To Save Your Relationship
How can kissing save your relationship? Addressing both cultural and biological aspects, Coach Kristen explains how kissing releases bonding hormones affects the body, enhances mood, and reduces stress. She also discusses how kissing can be a tool for assessing long-term compatibility. 00:00...
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Deconstructing Christian Nationalism with April Ajoy
Waking up one day and wondering if you're upholding Christian Nationalism is not an easy position to find oneself. April Ajoy shares her transformative journey from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to questioning how her faith could include embracing a more inclusive worldview. They discuss...
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Are we breaking up? Why disconnected relationships are hard to leave
Having trouble navigating the gray abyss of a mediocre relationship? Worried you've fallen into a tolerable level of permanent unhappiness? In this episode of 'Keep Them Coming', Kristen shares and analyzes Reddit posts about long-term relationships stuck in mediocrity, offering strategies and...
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The Juicy Dynamics of Babygirl with Abby Olcese
In this episode of Keep Them Coming, host Kristen Thomas discusses the film Babygirl with The Pitch Magazine's Film Editor Abby Olcese. *SPOILERS AHEAD!* Kristen and Abby discussed the themes of sexuality, relationships, and the complexities of female desire, particularly in the context of a...
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Divorce Season is upon us
Summary In this episode, Kristen Thomas explores the phenomenon of 'divorce season' in January, discussing the reasons behind the spike in divorce filings during this month. She delves into the emotional and societal factors contributing to this trend, including the impact of the political…
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Fitting Confidence: Lingerie for every body with Emily from Circadian Intimates
Would you believe that most people are not wearing the right bra for them? Coach Kristen interviews Emily Elizabeth, the owner of Circadian Intimates, a lingerie shop in KC. They discuss Emily's journey into the lingerie industry, the importance of proper bra fitting, and the impact of…
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Role(Play) With It with Julia Satterlee
Do you wish you had more confidence when it comes to role play? Worry that you’re not creative enough to have an exciting and easy experience? Coaches Julia and Kristen are going to set your mind at ease. Topics include: Role play preparedness Key elements of negotiation Use media or tools like...
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Sex Talks with Amanda Vee
Amanda Vee is the creator of Sex Talks With Amanda and Embodied Sexual Power. She brings over a decade of experience and expertise as an accredited fitness professional and Behavioral Change Specialist. She’s a Certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist, Certified Life Coach, and faculty at Sex...
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Getting Beducated with Mariah Freya
Have you ever wanted to get more sex education but have no interest in talking to a coach directly? Did you have a belief that your sex life should be amazing always, only to find that it's a really difficult expectation to live up to? This episode is dedicated to everyone who would like more sex...
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Men don't understand mental load with Recovering Manchild Zach Watson
"How many times is she going to bother me about that thing I promised to do? She really has become a nag. Why can't she just leave me alone? I'll get to it when I get to it." Sound familiar? On this episode of Keep Them Coming, Kristen welcomes Zach Watson, aka The Recovering Manchild. Zach’s...
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Project Relationship with Dr Joli Hamilton
This episode is dedicated to those of you who celebrated the Week of Visibility for Non-monogamy last week (July 15th-21st). What do you do to work through jealousy in relationships (especially ENM)? And is it something that you can even prevent? Have you ever said "I'm too jealous to be in a...
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Say Yes to Pleasure with Melanie Cristol
Did you know oral sex leads to orgasm 3 times more than intercourse? Did you also know that studies are beginning to prove that STIs are spread more now by oral sex than by other forms of sexual contact? On this episode, I was joined by Melanie Cristol, the founder and CEO of Lorals. Lorals is an...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Solo Pleasure: A Deep Dive with Savannah Rose
Welcome to Keep Them Coming. I'm your host, Kristen Thomas, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist. This episode marks the exciting kickoff of season three, and I promise it's going to be hotter and more educational than ever before. In this episode, I am joined by fellow sexologist…
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Ep. 150 - Solo pleasure with Kya of so(l)o
It's International Masturbation Month!! My guest is Kya, founder of so(l)o. Kya is a pleasure activist who believes that pleasure is a key component of living a wholehearted life. After noticing a gap in the market for intimate wellness products that focused on self-pleasure and catered to BIPOC...
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Ep. 149 -Neurodivergency, sex, and relationships with Dr. Chelsia Potts
This episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency. Have you found that when you're dating, it's easy to be all hot and heavy when you're still in the new relationship energy but then you suddenly feel...
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Ep. 148 - Liberation through community organizing with D Rashaan Gilmore
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 Missouri and we no longer have the time to mince words. Our conversation covered topics like houselessness,...
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Ep. 147 - Children of the revolution with Alicia Sinclair
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 through the same program at Sex Coach U. Sinclair is the CEO and founder of Children of the Revolution,...
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Ep. 146 - Captain your own sexual ship with Ellie Berland
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, but this also seemed like someone I could learn some lessons from. Ellie Berland is a sacred life and...
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Ep. 145 - The Rainbow Tour with Joel Barrett
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 meeting of the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations or NACHO, pronounced NAY-KOE, which was...
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Ep. 144 - So many sex scandal documentaries with Lucy Rowett, CSC
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 documentaries discussing sex cults and sex scandals, including NXIVM, Jerry Falwell Jr, Teal Swan, One Taste…
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Ep. 143 - Dating Sans Drinking with Melissa Saubers
Some of you are fresh out of Dry January and are wondering if you could be dating differently moving forward. Others of you have been sober for years and struggle with being bored on dates. Whether you're a sober dater or simply want fresh and creative date ideas, you'll love this episode of Keep...
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Ep. 142 - No More Assholes with Canada’s Dating Coach Chantal Heide
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 may have found a selfish short-term thinker rather than a generous long-term thinker. Chantal Heide -...
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Ep. 141 - Mind Sex with Mieke Stapelberg
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 when you're being your most vulnerable and exposing yourself to new things? In addition to talking about...
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Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D’Angelo CSC
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 in Puerto Vallarta, MX in a few months. We discussed who our retreat is for and some of the topics we...
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Ep. 139 - Harm reduction for SWs with Mariah Grant
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 decriminalizing sex work could result in action. In the meantime, we discussed ways that everyday people…
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Ep. 138 - Pregnancy & passion with Kaci Mial
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 make sex less mechanical, and she provided some great resources for listeners. If you've ever been scared...
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Ep. 137 - Electric Love with AJ Cheyfitz
AJ Cheyfitz is both a sex therapist, as well as a kink and BDSM educator in the DC area. AJ taught me all about The Violet Wand, including great information about care, such as cleaning, safety protocols, and more. If you have been a BDSM or kink practitioner for a while, and you've been playing...
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Ep. 136 - Ask Me Out with Anna Koehler
My new friend, Anna Koehler, joined me. She and I are co-hosting a workshop coming up called Ask Me Out: How to approach them for a date. If you feel like the pandemic has made you start holding back, something has made you feel like you're having a harder time putting yourself out there, or…
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Ep. 135 - Pelvic wands, weights, and more with Dr Amanda Olson, DPT
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 floor disorders. And Dr. Olson helped explain what the process is like when you first go and what the treatment journey can look like. On top of...
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Ep. 134 - Parenting queer and trans teens with Erin Wallis
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, Georgia are like something out of a novel. Have you ever had a pastor call your house to harass you?…
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Ep. 133 - Are we breaking up?
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. Today's episode covers when is it time to break up with someone? How do you break up with someone...
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Ep. 132 - Shifting labels with Corey Green
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, but also what was it like exploring sex, especially when you grew up where you didn't get much...
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Ep. 131 - Exploring queerness outside of sexuality with Katie M
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 recording on my microphone. So...my apologies! Guest Katie M has several intersecting identities and…
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Ep. 130 - The Queen of KC Burlesque Kyra Lyn ”Petite Syrah”
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 until the end of the episode that she has the cutest stage name - Petite Syrah. Kyra helped me learn…
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Ep. 129 - Gays In Toyland with Stan from Leather Masters
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, owners of Em City in Kansas City, are reviving the brand and relaunching in July 2022. I was very...
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Ep. 128 - Burning love with Mark Athens
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 history of leather at Pride. We also discussed how to spot a swinger, leather competitions, kink...
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Ep. 127 - Celebrating Masturbation Month with Kinkaid McMinn, CSC
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 Masturbation Month 2022! Topics include male or penis-owning masturbation myths, when you might know there's an...
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Ep. 126 - Trans enough with Tanith K.
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 "trans enough". You can find Tanith on Instagram or their Society 6 shop. Support local artists!
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Ep. 125 - When parents neglect their partnership
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 couples that make sure that their relationship stays a priority versus those who put the kids first before their...
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Ep. 124 - Hookup culture with Dr Aditi Paul
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 how things compare. Good news - the kids are alright! We discussed their views on safer sex practices,...
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Ep. 123 - Transgender pelvic floor health with Dr Laura Meihofer, DPT
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 transgender or intersex. She's a doctor, teacher, and advocate all rolled into one! We discussed how…
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Ep. 122 - The Art of Sex Coaching with Dr Patti Britton
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 treat! Dr Patti shared her perspectives on foreplay, pleasure, sexual wellness, and more. She is retiring...
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Ep. 121 - Cum and get your sponge with Awkward Essentials Founder Frances Tang
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 this one?!" I had and I loved it. I've been a fan of Awkward Essentials since I first saw their product!...
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Ep. 120 - How to have Sizzling Sex For Life with Michael Castleman
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 greatsexguidance.com. I use his book, Sizzling Sex For Life for a lot of reasons, mostly because he's just made my life a lot easier by compiling a ton...
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Ep. 119 - STI Re-education with Jenelle Marie Pierce
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 Manager for Health HIV based in DC. She's also a spokesperson for Positive Singles, which is a dating site…
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Ep. 118 - Period poverty and the pink tax with Strawberry Week Founder Micheala Miller
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 podcast before (Ep. 42).As things grew, she realized she really needed to focus exclusively on fighting period poverty, so...
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Ep. 117 - Making dildos with Twisted Mountain
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 breeds invention, and he found a need as a bigger bodied person for a better butt plug. Mountain plans to...
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Ep. 116 - Plan Your Pause with Shalese Clay
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 taught me the ABC's of safe sleep and we discussed the importance of planning a pause between children. In…
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Ep. 115 - The Dignified Hedonist with Sarah Martin
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 (PUA) and some of the leaders in this subculture. We discussed how dehumanizing to men ideologies like…
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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 advised (18+). Original theme song and production by MKoussaCover art by Fuller Creative, LLC
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