<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A podcast about kinks, fetishes, the mythology and psychology of sex, and the future of relationships, sexuality, reproduction, and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Hms!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe9d09803-e763-4061-b0f6-6a0deec0cb5f_450x450.png</url><title>Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie</title><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:46:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[talkingkinkpodcast@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[talkingkinkpodcast@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[talkingkinkpodcast@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[talkingkinkpodcast@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[episode 62: from sexy theory to wild practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of being sexually adventurous in theory but not in practice? On the last episode of Talking Kink, we'll tell you how to turn your fantasies into reality.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-62-from-sexy-theory-to-wild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-62-from-sexy-theory-to-wild</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:02:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/159096574/18f651dc3a3a520872080b14d8b22b0b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unfortunately, all things have to come to an end sooner or later, and on our way out, we wanted to give those of you who've been listening and daydreaming about fulfilling some your wildest, or even tame but spicy dreams, some advice on how to do exactly that.</p><p>Thank you for listening and supporting us. We hope you laughed, learning, and got some really fun ideas over the past 15 months. See you elsewhere, our One Percent Club&#8230;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[episode 61: snap me tender]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point, you've either taken nude pics, are lying about taking nude pics, or are Amish. But what does it take to take nudes professionally, and for the sake of art?]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-61-snap-me-tender</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-61-snap-me-tender</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/159042564/fb7a09d59151c43f03bee00c238a3199.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From paintings on cave walls, to pinup art, to the first cameras taking only six months to go from labs to capturing the nude form, we've always wanted to distill the essence of sex and passion, and turn it into art. And that takes a lot more effort than a ring light and a phone in selfie mode. It takes an awful lot of thought, skill, practice, and daring, as professional erotic photographer, writer, and podcaster Kyle Canon explains...</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Kyle Canon | <a href="https://www.kylecanonfiction.com/speakseductively">Speak Seductively</a> | <a href="https://x.com/KyleCanonAuthor">X/Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylecanonfiction/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.kylecanonfiction.com/">Website</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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Yes, with an older, more experienced audience, the topics get a little bit more complicated. In this case, we're looking at the different types of male or masculine doms or tops with erotic author Agent Ranch Hand so you'll know what to expect when you see a certain label on an alternative dating site, or how to phrase a very specific desire.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Agent Ranch Hand | <a href="https://x.com/Agency_Magazine">X/Twitter</a> | <a href="https://agentranchhand.substack.com/">Substack</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a35048103/dom-sub-relationship/">What Is A Dom/Sub Dynamic in BDSM?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://badgirlsbible.com/types-of-doms">The 19 Types Of Doms</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://badgirlsbible.com/bdsm-punishments">16 BDSM Punishment Ideas</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://kynk101.com/kink-bdsm-facts/hotwife-cuckold">Kink 101: Hotwifing, Cuckolds, Bulls, Stags, And Vixens</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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So what happens when you ditch them completely and see where your feelings take you?]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-59-absolutely-pan-fabulous</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-59-absolutely-pan-fabulous</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158001499/7ddcf1284843cc0524abca408582f75a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems paradoxical to have a label for a sexuality that's all about rejecting labels and following your heart, but we have to call it something. And to orient ourselves in these murky yet welcoming waters, we invited artist and pansexual activist Arthur Durkee to give us a proper introduction.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Arthur Durkee | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apdurkee/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://arthurdurkee.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ArthurDurkee">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://artdurkee.substack.com/">Substack</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/whats-the-real-difference-between-bi-and-pansexual-667087/">What&#8217;s the Real Difference Between Bi- And Pansexual?</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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The spirit can still be willing.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-58-like-fine-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-58-like-fine-wine</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157601446/bd0ed63ff9c3fd4e5cbf15423ec8f895.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there a more worn comedy trope than the horny grandpa? Or a "subversive cliche" like a grandma who rattles the youngsters by letting them know she's still down to clown? But all jokes that are now for all intents and purposes antiques aside, we're living longer and better than ever thanks to major strides in medicine, and that means we're almost certainly going to be sexually active longer not just because that's how humans are, but because it's good for us. And with that in mind, senior sex educator Joan Price joins Alex and Ellie to talk about sex after 60.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Joan Price | <a href="https://joanprice.com/blog">Blog</a> | <a href="https://joanprice.com/books">Books</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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And turns out, there are almost as many ways to make it just one part of the fun rather than an end.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-57-get-a-load-of-that-guy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-57-get-a-load-of-that-guy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157147009/997f4caadb75b75d7b9dd4e7814734d4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Continuing the fine tradition of getting wet and messy with our friends Vida and Anthula at the Sex Symbol Podcast, we discuss the options of how to keep the fun going after that explosion of groin batter, baby gravy, man juice, penis colada, ejaculate, or whatever you want to call it. And stay to the end for a bonus story about the kind of research we end up having to do for the show...</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>The Sex Symbol Podcast | <a href="https://www.sexsymbolpodcast.com/">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sexsymbolpod">X/Twitter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-semen-good-for-your-skin">Is semen good for skin?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26490774/">Semen Allergy</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/how-many-nutrients-are-in-semen">Semen: Is It Healthy to Swallow?</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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Why? Because despite the clinical and sterile name "medical fetish," the desire of being taken care of a competent, empathetic medical professional, or to be one, is a lot more common than people tend to think. Alex Keeper returns to help us dive deeper into this kink.</p><ul><li><p>Alex Keeper | <a href="https://linktr.ee/alex.keeper">LinkTree</a> | <a href="https://onlyfans.com/alex-keeper-adultstories">OnlyFans</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leather.lace.latex/">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a37500323/medical-fetishism/">Why Doctor's Exams Make Some People Horny</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://blog.kinkly.com/medfet-everything-you-need-to-know-about-medical-fetishes/">MedFet: Everything You Need to Know About Medical Fetishes</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317164764_Tales_from_the_Operating_Theater_Medical_Fetishism_and_the_Taboo_Performative_Power_of_Erotic_Medical_Play">Medical Fetishism And The Taboo Performative Power Of Erotic Medical Play</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexploration/playing-doctors-and-nurses-medical-fetish-and-how-to-do-it">Playing Doctors And Nurses: Medical Fetish And How to Do It</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982219312424">How The Brain Changes During Puberty</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/61684.Erotica_with_elements_of_Medical_Fetish">Erotica With Elements Of Medical Fetish</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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The question is why.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-55-between-the-cheats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-55-between-the-cheats</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:03:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156126413/8883c8c1c00b14e73df4ec404848b5cf.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relationships are usually messy and complicated, even ones that might seem idyllic to others and on social media. And while we take the bold and controversial stance that cheating on your partner is wrong, we also want to know why people do the things they do, how they justify it to themselves, and whether something like breaking someone's trust is a sign of bigger problems under the surface. This is why we sat down with Ralph of Help For Men to better dissect this tricky subject.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Ralph DSO | <a href="https://helpformen.com/coaching/Ralph-B">Bio</a> | <a href="https://helpformen.com/">Help For Men</a> | <a href="https://x.com/dadstartingover">X/Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dadstartingover">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/fashion/ethical-cheating-open-minded-dot-com.html">Is There Such a Thing as "Ethical Cheating"?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.choosingtherapy.com/signs-of-a-serial-cheater/">20 Signs of a Serial Cheater And How to Spot Them</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090513824000710?via%3Dihub">Why Women Cheat</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_the_main_cause_of_cheating/article.htm">What Is The Main Cause Of Cheating?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201910/the-8-main-reasons-why-people-cheat">The 8 Main Reasons Why People Cheat</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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But, of course, it's not all about us. And since we're talking about our past for the first quarter of the episode, we thought it would be fun to explore the hotpast fetish. So, if reminiscing about amazing, weird, or funny sexual encounters with your partner gets you excited and gives you plenty of ideas, we'll show you how to start and lead those conversations, and avoid their thorny pitfalls.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="http://www.psychedinsanfrancisco.com/sharing-scaring-deal-partners-sexual-past/">When Sharing is Scaring: How to Deal with Your Partner&#8217;s Sexual Past</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://closeronline.co.uk/life-style/relationships/eight-things-never-tell-partner/">The Eight Things You Should Never Tell Your Partner</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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And what happens when it becomes a habit?]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-53-just-dancing-with-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-53-just-dancing-with-myself</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:02:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/153508470/af5ab6e16287dff9098a7cf172af76f7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Few things are both as common and normal, yet as stigmatized and derided as self-pleasure. Only recently have we been able to have honest discussions about it, why we do it, and where we draw our lines in terms of frequency and creativity. So, on this rowdy trip through the ups and downs and ins and outs of masturbation, Alex and Ellie are joined by erotic author Marty Chapin to talk about everything from No Nut November and Destroy Your Dick December, to neuroscience, zoology, and... smores?</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Marty Chapin - <a href="https://x.com/MartyErotica">X/Twitter</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/@marty.chapin.erotica">Medium</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marty.erotica">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.livescience.com/12944-animals-evolved-masturbate.html">Why So Many Animals Evolved To Masturbate</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jun/study-why-were-searching-evolutionary-origins-masturbation-and-results-so-far">Why We&#8217;re Searching For The Evolutionary Origins Of Masturbation</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5005301/">Why We Masturbate</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://addictionresource.com/addiction/masturbation/overcoming-masturbation-addiction/">Overcome Masturbation Addiction: How To Recover</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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With a few caveats...]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-52-the-robot-who-loved-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-52-the-robot-who-loved-me</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/153319320/c9cd0cad8fd937f22e252a2a6a16db90.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems like a cliche, but today we truly are more digitally connected than ever while we drift farther and farther apart socially. People are increasingly lonely, and the number one way of meeting partners is subject to algorithms build by those who profit off us mindlessly swiping left and right. And so, an old idea is coming back to life, powered by new leaps in AI and robotics: a perfect, custom built partner delivered to you with just a click of a button. At least in theory. The reality? Well, it's a lot weirder and more complicated.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/24/10/what-causing-our-epidemic-loneliness-and-how-can-we-fix-it">What Is Causing Our Epidemic Of Loneliness</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-023-00856-1">Effectiveness Of Chatbots On Lifestyle Behaviors</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.wowt.news/p/why-sex-robots-wont-satisfy-incels">Why Sex Robots Won&#8217;t Satisfy Incels</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chatbot-honeypot-how-ai-companions-could-weaken-national-security/">ChatBot Honeypot: How AI Companions Could Weaken National Security</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/my-ai-is-sexually-harassing-me-replika-chatbot-nudes/">My AI Is Sexually Harassing Me</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://futurism.com/experts-ai-girlfriend-apps-men">Experts Say AI Girlfriend Apps Are Training Men to Be Even Worse</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://futurism.com/chatbot-abuse">Men Are Creating AI Girlfriends and Then Verbally Abusing Them</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[episode 51: better, faster, sexier]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter how much artists, priests, and scientists keep telling us that our bodies are things of beauty and precision, many of us keep wanting something... more.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-51-better-faster-sexier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-51-better-faster-sexier</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:00:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/152996367/fffecbfb4d6eb97dbd2f79509d006743.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and said that you'd look better with a little ink, or a piercing, or a little cosmetic procedure to truly feel confident, happy, and ready to get down and dirty? You're far from alone. From tattoos, to piercings, to forked tongues, to genital modification, a lot of people have turned to science to help their self-esteem, feel more like themselves, give themselves an extra edge, or just restore or commemorate something an illness or accident took away.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://infinitebody.com/pages/genital-beading">What Is Genital Beading</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.estim-emporium.net/">E-Stim Emporium</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2018/08/what-vaginal-rejuvenation">What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/vagina-facials">OB-GYN Gets Real About Vagina Facials</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? Get the next one sent right to your inbox as soon as it drops...</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[episode 50: the moan heard around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you ever want to have some fun with playmates from other nations and cultures, you need to arm yourself with some knowledge, not just a prophylactic.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-50-the-moan-heard-around-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-50-the-moan-heard-around-the-world</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/152996187/a521925f10613477a2f609e28b6bc506.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traveling around the world is usually an eye-opening experience. You get to see different cultures, learn different histories, hear different languages, and if you're lucky, or just on a mission, get to have sex with interesting new people in exciting new places. But if that's one of your goals, you're going to need to learn about the interesting ways people around the planet think, talk about, and legislate sexual encounters...</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ilga.org/ilga-world-maps/">ILGA World Maps</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/245194/most-sexually-active-countries-worldwide/">Most Sexually Active Countries</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.intimina.com/blog/sex-slang-from-around-the-world/">Sex Slang From Around The World</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/100-best-places-to-have-sex-w450432">100 Best Places to Have Sex</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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For many, the sexiest move you can make may just be a tackle.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-49-hold-me-not-so-gently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-49-hold-me-not-so-gently</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/152996008/b43b0cdbff477e2136798fab2e9582ca.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being an adult can be quite the bummer. Bills, responsibilities, work, fewer chances to let loose... But what if we told you that bringing back some roughhousing, tickling, and physical challenges can really liven things up? Alex and Ellie will tell you how often sex and martial arts can intersect, and how you too can join in on the fun, in a safe, sane, and responsible manner, of course.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://rosecitytherapeutics.com/sex-differences-in-response-to-and-recovery-from-stress/">Sex Differences In Response To And Recovery From Stress</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10823211/">The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Sexual Function In Adults</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://openrelating.love/conscious-play-fighting/">Conscious Play Fighting</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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And for intense, amazing pleasure...]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-48-you-find-yourself-very-very-horny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-48-you-find-yourself-very-very-horny</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/152995144/f29ebe5617b5a99fe28dbd0dcebddc0f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine if you could just let go of all your inhibitions and bad habits, and let yourself drown in the bliss of your experiences, or open yourself up to adventures you never thought you'd be up for with just a snap of a finger. Or a trigger word. Or a carefully constructed phrase. That's the promise of erotic hypnosis; a way to nudge yourself into all the things you really want to do with all the fun and none of the responsibility. Erotic author Hardison Parker joins us to dive deeper into the joys, the science, and the nuances of all things hypnosis.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p>Hardison Parker - <a href="https://twitter.com/Hparker_author">X/Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.intrigueverse.com/">Intrigueverse</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://hypnotc.com/informed-consent-hypnotherapy/">Informed Consent And Hypnotherapy</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/erotic-hypnosis-guide?">A Beginner's Guide To Erotic Hypnosis</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2012/10/not-getting-sleepy-research-explains-why-hypnosis-doesnt-work-for-all.html">Why Hypnosis Doesn't Work For All</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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But the reality is a lot murkier and more complicated...]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-47-friends-with-questionable-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-47-friends-with-questionable-benefits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/151792759/f78be10a9433ff6979c44639b217c064.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s hard to understate just how much social media got people to reveal to the world at large since its inception. From feeling like we&#8217;re lounging on the couches of worldwide celebrities, to seeing our friends and neighbors at their most lustful and wild on some of the more spicier platforms and feeds, your mind might just assume that you really, really understand someone you&#8217;ve never met. That you have&#8230; a relationship. Except the truth of the matter is a lot blurrier and more complicated, merging friendship, fandom, and commerce, often times on purpose.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/parasocial-relationships">Friend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://time.com/6294226/parasocial-relationships-benefits/">In Defense of Parasocial Relationships</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/24/entertainment/chappell-roan-invasive-fans-parasocial-relationships-cec/index.html">Chappell Roan And Invasive Fans</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://corq.studio/insights/parasocial-relationships-burden-and-blessing/">The Burden And Blessing Of Parasocial Relationships</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://thejsms.org/index.php/JSMS/article/view/304">The Development of Parasocial Interaction</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/i-went-undercover-secret-onlyfans-chatter-wasnt-pretty/">Undercover As A Secret OnlyFans Chatter</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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But is it possible to have a responsible version to be enjoyed in moderation, as paradoxical as it sounds?]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-46-eat-drink-and-be-horny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-46-eat-drink-and-be-horny</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/151768100/1bcbef3b90f5a57ccf0e52e424d9c290.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's a concept in psychology known as the hedonic treadmill. It says that when we're used to a certain level of pleasure or opulence after a major life event or experiences, we return our base level of happiness, and then want more. But unless you're an ascetic monk, you probably want to taste some of the finer things in life and feel some of the more intense pleasures without feeling like returning to your normal life is a step down. In this wild -- and admittedly boozy -- episode, SafferMaster and Lady Petra of The Kinky Cocktail Hour Podcast, take us through the ins and outs of being an ethical, and responsible hedonist.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://player.fm/series/kinky-cocktail-hour">Kinky Cocktail Hour Podcast</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hedonic-treadmill#what-is-it">The Hedonic Treadmill Theory</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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So, we asked two experts how to navigate those awful moments with dignity and sanity intact.]]></description><link>https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-45-the-ghosts-of-hookups-past</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/p/episode-45-the-ghosts-of-hookups-past</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Talking Kink With Alex + Ellie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150871461/4e3bc1861ba3e2dd2a208f4ed8ccf7fe.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing lasts forever, including relationships. This is especially true if you're in alternative and non-monogamous lifestyles where you may need to part ways with partners who have very different places in your life. And despite being so unpleasant, breakups are an almost inevitable part of life unless you're amazingly lucky. Surely there has to be a way to work through them and come out with minimal emotional damage on the other end, right? This is why we asked relationship and intimacy experts Dr. Alison Ash and Sebastian Clarke of TurnON Love for some expert advice...</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><p>- <a href="https://www.turnon.love/">TurnON Love</a><br>- <a href="https://www.turnon.love/about">Dr. Alison Ash</a><br>- <a href="https://www.turnon.love/about-seb">Sebastian Clarke</a><br>- <a href="https://markmanson.net/how-to-break-up-with-someone">How To Break Up With Someone</a><br>- <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/what-to-do-after-a-breakup">Breakup Aftercare: What To Do After A Breakup</a></p><p>Use discount code TALKINGKINK for $75 off Dr. Aly's <a href="https://www.turnon.love/sustainable-intimacy">Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills course</a>.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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Today, it symbolizes luxury, sophistication, and sexual adventure. It's warm, stretchy, durable, and the sound of brushing against it makes enthusiasts' hearts skip a beat. And for some, it's a must have when it comes to playtime. Writer, ASMR artist, and leather and latex expert Alex Keeper joins Alex and Ellie to talk about where the now default image of a dominatrix clad in leather really comes from, and why so many people love everything about it. Yes, that's right, this week you two Alexes for the price of one.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><p>- Alex Keeper | <a href="https://linktr.ee/alex.keeper">LinkTree</a> | <a href="https://onlyfans.com/alex-keeper-adultstories">OnlyFans</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leather.lace.latex/">Instagram</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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But that's not necessarily true. This week, we sit down with our friend and author Christian Pan to talk about bisexuality and the past, present, and future of those who embrace this identity.</p><p>Resources and further reading&#8230;</p><p>- Christian Pan |&nbsp;<a href="http://www.christianpanerotica.com/">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BLM12FLG/allbooks">All Books</a><br>- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Bi-Erotica-Year-ebook/dp/B0DHMG3734?ref_=ast_author_dp&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mRuz7EMQuwiTe0cS2zLPikEoCxoPrF1afHTxgZpJmL3CWVe7jq8fBMr6NoLkIQpWXoihntFn4Sgfu-phWjhQZrd8kah704WOF7Og4dGFXFdRfX2ehDBZrhX8Row1gXpBEkesbQmK_Cf_jGpzhNdW--B28UbSQq_8TUKK09PkrM8rQP52iUyX2OOca7UYXNiCi0rtA6AFjFBTw3ljuEX8lVkyEIfCNc5f_OjVzpEgsOc.HmI44uPFMv6iaVLBj8ir_J7m9fBe58u4GuaarpbdtvA&amp;dib_tag=AUTHOR">The Best Bi Erotica Of The Year: Volume 1</a><br>- <a href="https://glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure/">Erasure Of Bisexuality</a><br>- <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/06/28/for-pride-month-6-facts-about-bisexual-americans/">Pew: Six Facts About Bisexual Americans</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.talkingkinkpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Did you like this episode? 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