On ep 109 we explore the parallels between the kink and gaming cultures with Shanna Germain. It turns out these groups can learn a lot from each other-- especially along the lines of negotiation, consent, and aftercare. Shanna is doing her part to facilitate consent in RPGs (role-playing games) and offers a free resource for gamers. On the same token, those in the BDSM world can expand their horizons by embracing the spirit of play and roleplay gaming principles. We talk about misogyny in the gaming world and what's being done to create room for diversity plus Shanna gives tips and guidelines to gamers that want to consensually include more adult themes in their games as well as for sex-positive folks that want to give gaming a try. She also talks about authoring many fantasy erotica books and we learn about 'cozy games' that facilitate emotional intimacy, vulnerability and sexy times between consenting adults. Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to [email protected] To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you'll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter or texting MEGATRON to 444999 Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 109 Links Shanna Germain website http://shannagermain.com Monte Cook Games http://montecookgames.com Shanna Germain Twitter https://twitter.com/ShannaGermain Shanna Germain Facebook https://facebook.com/ShannaGermain Free Consent in Gaming PDF https://www.montecookgames.com/consent-in-gaming/ The coupon code "americansexpodcast" gets you $5 off in the MCG shop https://www.montecookgames.com/store/ TIP: Many titles like Love and Sex in the Ninth World are $3, so you can get those for free with the coupon! American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast Episode 109 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info 30 day free trial of Dipsea Stories when you use code SUNNY http://dipseastories.com/sunny Get 20% off your first order of Native with code SUNNY at http://nativedeodorant.com FREE Sex Educator Skill Share online conference https://www.sextoyradio.com/sex-educator-skill-share-conference/ 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more) http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts Sunny & Ken's classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bed http://bit.ly/sunnyearlytobed At least 25% off BDSM gear & sex toys with Stockroom's daily deal (there's a new product each day!) https://www.stockroom.com/dailydeal/?acc=7c590f01490190db0ed02a5070e20f01

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