Wild & Sublime

Chicago documentary filmmaker David Weathersby talks to Karen about his work chronicling the Black kink community in Chicago, including his upcoming series Sex in Color and his film Thee Debauchery Ball.In this episode:Documentary filmmaker David Weathersby. Also on Instagram. Thee Debauchery Ball event info Watch the documentary Thee Debauchery Ball on Amazon Prime or Tubi Host, s

Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruriani explains how Tarot, the ancient divinatory card deck, can be a tool for self-growth and inner work around one’s sex life and relationships. Host Karen Yates uses herself as the subject in a reading–with a little bit of anxiety!In this episode:Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruriani. Also on Instagram Host, sex educator, and energy wor

Author Alex Alberto talks with Karen about “Entwined,” their memoir that explores polyamory, including community living, triads, pansexuality, and how the French and English language rate in describing being nonbinary.In this episode:Author Alex Alberto. Also on InstagramHost and sex educator Karen Yates Buy Entwined on Bookshop, our affiliate partner. Need a good read on sexua

Do you want to express yourself better in bed? Sex educator and host Karen Yates explains what might be getting in the way (a lot!) and offers solutions in this solo episode.In this episode:Betty Martin - Wheel of ConsentKaren’s interview with Betty MartinBuy The Art of Receiving and Giving on Bookshop, our affiliate partner. Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? Check

What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men in this rebroadcast from 2022.JoJo Bear - Somatic sex & intimacy guideKaren Yates - somatic sex educator and energy healerBody Electric SchoolBetty Martin - Wheel of Cons

Molly Roden Winter talks with Karen about her bestselling memoir More, which honestly chronicles opening up her long-term marriage while being a mother and then caregiver to her parents.We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network!Buy More through Bookshop. Help independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime! Check out Entwined by Alex Alberto (and mentioned by Molly) on Booksh

In this solo episode, Wild & Sublime host and sex educator Karen Yates talks about the importance of one's pleasure and how to begin taking steps toward a better sex life in 2024.We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network!Featured speaker: Karen Yates - host, somatic sex educator, intuitive, energy workerLinks mentioned in the episode:Kinky KollegeKink AcademyOMG Yes

Panelists from our live December show in Chicago talk about aspects of nonmonogamy: communication skills; low-risk ways to begin; what not to do; and the poly community. This lively and thoughtful conversation deeply considers what it takes to open up your relationship. Plus questions from the audience.We're part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network.See video here.Guests:Godde

Our most popular episode of 2023! What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. Note: We're taking the rest of December off. See you January 11!In this episode:Cassie Porter - Sexological bodyworker & body-ce

Podcasters Adrienne Gunn and Elizabeth Gomez talk with Karen about teenage celebrity crushes and how they informed their adult sexual life in this entertaining yet insightful episode.We're part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network. Get tickets for our Saturday, Dec 9 show in Chicago! In this episode:Adrienne Gunn - humorist and podcaster Elizabeth Gomez - writer and podcasterK