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#51 New Year, Nude You

Birna reviews intimate resolutions submitted by listeners. Topics include better solo play, sober sex, honest communication, and much more. Plus, she shares her own resolutions for the year, including how to slow down her sex life.

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#50 Making the Yuletide Gay Again

This special bonus episode is full of holiday-themed listener questions, plus Birna's sex predictions for the new year!

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#49 HPV, Sexy Gifts, and Mediocre Oral

What should you do if you got the HPV vaccine but then had an abnormal pap? How do you gift lingerie without sending the wrong message?  In this episode, Birna breaks down new HPV data, lists the do’s and don’ts of gifting sexy items, &  helps a listener talk to his girlfriend about her less-than-stimulating oral skills.

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#48 Is Scissoring Real? Queer Cliteracy & Lesbian Sex Myths

What counts as unprotected if we both have vaginas? How do I handle a harness? Is scissoring real?? This week is all about vulva-to-vulva action, but you don't need to be a participant to enjoy this episode! Whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious newbie, or a total outsider with questions, I'll answer your questions all about V2V, lesbian, sapphic sex.

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#47 Halloween Mini Episode

Masks, tentacles, and roleplay, oh my!  This mini-episode also answers listener questions re: sex magic, monster toys, and fantasizing about something against your values (spooky!!)

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#46 Are ED med commercials killing your boners?

Is it just me, or are there ads for erectile dysfunction meds everywhere lately? I investigate what this cultural shift means for male sexuality in the US. Plus, I answer listener questions about female Viagra, performance anxiety, and gimmicky ED supplements. 

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#45 Sporty Sex & Sexy Sports

Challengers hit theaters and suddenly everyone wants two boyfriends and tennis lessons, and I don't blame them. I give my two cents on the film (minimal spoilers—don't worry!), discuss whether Gen Z really hates sex scenes, and answer questions about DP, sexting, and "overperforming" in bed. 

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#44 Far from the Finish Line: Anorgasmia and Unsatisfying O's

So, you've tried everything, but you're still not "getting there." In this episode, you'll learn about the possible causes of female anorgasmia and how to make adjustments to facilitate pleasure. 

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#43 Sexpionage, Curved Dicks, and Open Toed Shoes

I discuss the history of the prosthetic scrotum I saw at the spy museum, which sent me down a rabbit hole of sexual relations in intel operations.  Plus: evolutionary theories on curved penises, why caffeine makes some people super horny, and my biggest dating "icks" 

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#42 Size Queens, Flicks of the Wrist, and Swallowing Spit

Another cozy Q&A episode answering anonymous questions about penetration, flogging, negotiating something sexy, and the relationship between vaping and ED. A mixed bag of topics with plenty of personal details and hot takes dotted throughout.