Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas

Reproductive rights are workers' rights with Pamela Merritt

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Kristen Thomas interviews Pamela Merritt, the Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice, discussing the critical role of...

Pucker Up To Save Your Relationship

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can kissing save your relationship? Addressing both cultural and biological aspects, Coach Kristen explains how kissing releases bonding hormones...

Deconstructing Christian Nationalism with April Ajoy

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waking up one day and wondering if you're upholding Christian Nationalism is not an easy position to find oneself.  April Ajoy shares her transformat...

Are we breaking up? Why disconnected relationships are hard to leave

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having trouble navigating the gray abyss of a mediocre relationship? Worried you've fallen into a tolerable level of permanent unhappiness? In this ep...

The Juicy Dynamics of Babygirl with Abby Olcese

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Keep Them Coming, host Kristen Thomas discusses the film Babygirl with The Pitch Magazine's Film Editor Abby Olcese. *SPOILERS AHEA...

Divorce Season is upon us

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode, Kristen Thomas explores the phenomenon of 'divorce season' in January, discussing the reasons behind the spike in divorce fil...

Fitting Confidence: Lingerie for every body with Emily from Circadian Intimates

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you believe that most people are not wearing the right bra for them? Coach Kristen interviews Emily Elizabeth, the owner of Circadian Intimates,...

Role(Play) With It with Julia Satterlee

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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? Coach...

Sex Talks with Amanda Vee

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fi...

Getting Beducated with Mariah Freya

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Men don't understand mental load with Recovering Manchild Zach Watson

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"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 ...

Project Relationship with Dr Joli Hamilton

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Say Yes to Pleasure with Melanie Cristol

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Unlocking the Secrets of Solo Pleasure: A Deep Dive with Savannah Rose

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 150 - Solo pleasure with Kya of so(l)o

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 componen...

Ep. 149 -Neurodivergency, sex, and relationships with Dr. Chelsia Potts

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency.   Have y...

Ep. 148 - Liberation through community organizing with D Rashaan Gilmore

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 147 - Children of the revolution with Alicia Sinclair

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Ep. 146 - Captain your own sexual ship with Ellie Berland

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Ep. 145 - The Rainbow Tour with Joel Barrett

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 quee...

Ep. 144 - So many sex scandal documentaries with Lucy Rowett, CSC

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 143 - Dating Sans Drinking with Melissa Saubers

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 142 - No More Assholes with Canada’s Dating Coach Chantal Heide

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ac...

Ep. 141 - Mind Sex with Mieke Stapelberg

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen is joined today by friend and fellow Sexologist Mieke Stapelberg. They met through Sex Coach U at a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment) worksho...

Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D’Angelo CSC

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Ep. 139 - Harm reduction for SWs with Mariah Grant

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 138 - Pregnancy & passion with Kaci Mial

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Sh...

Ep. 137 - Electric Love with AJ Cheyfitz

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 infor...

Ep. 136 - Ask Me Out with Anna Koehler

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 135 - Pelvic wands, weights, and more with Dr Amanda Olson, DPT

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pelvi...

Ep. 134 - Parenting queer and trans teens with Erin Wallis

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hous...

Ep. 133 - Are we breaking up?

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 132 - Shifting labels with Corey Green

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 som...

Ep. 131 - Exploring queerness outside of sexuality with Katie M

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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*...

Ep. 130 - The Queen of KC Burlesque Kyra Lyn ”Petite Syrah”

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Burle...

Ep. 129 - Gays In Toyland with Stan from Leather Masters

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

Ep. 128 - Burning love with Mark Athens

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fireplaying expert and educator Mark Athens helped me understand more about using fire for both pleasure and pain. He also discussed his journey into ...

Ep. 127 - Celebrating Masturbation Month with Kinkaid McMinn, CSC

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Co...

Ep. 126 - Trans enough with Tanith K.

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artist, designer, and activist Tanith K. joined me for a winding convo around gender, art, and journeys of self exploration. We discussed the purpose ...

Ep. 125 - When parents neglect their partnership

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 124 - Hookup culture with Dr Aditi Paul

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 123 - Transgender pelvic floor health with Dr Laura Meihofer, DPT

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sp...

Ep. 122 - The Art of Sex Coaching with Dr Patti Britton

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 revo...

Ep. 121 - Cum and get your sponge with Awkward Essentials Founder Frances Tang

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Awkward Essentials founder Frances Tang joined me for a rousing conversations about cum sponges. Her first product video for DripStick had everyone se...

Ep. 120 - How to have Sizzling Sex For Life with Michael Castleman

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 grea...

Ep. 119 - STI Re-education with Jenelle Marie Pierce

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 118 - Period poverty and the pink tax with Strawberry Week Founder Micheala Miller

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Ep. 117 - Making dildos with Twisted Mountain

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Ep. 116 - Plan Your Pause with Shalese Clay

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 throu...

Ep. 115 - The Dignified Hedonist with Sarah Martin

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Ep. 114 - Don’t resolve to punish yourself with Cassie Willnauer, LPC

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My interview with Cassie Willnauer is a dash of talking about New Year's resolutions, a bit of how to talk to your kids about sex, and a hint of purit...

Ep. 113 - Rotten Foods with Jared Horman

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on Keep Them Coming today is a queer artist, designer, and a community minded person, Jared Horman. I saw him create a mural live at the Quee...

Ep. 112 - Toys for Cocks with Kincaid McMinn

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Royal Love Coach Kincaid McMinn joined me for this final episode of 2021. He gave me the lowdown on some of his favorite and most highly recommend...

Ep. 111 - My sexuality wasn’t mine with Risa Pinkerton

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is used to being in front of the camera rather than a microphone, but model and movement teacher Marisa Pinkerton, or Risa as you'll fin...

Ep. 110 - I survived...now what? with Michaela Martinez

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michaela Martinez joined me on this episode of Keep Them Coming to talk about sex, disability and chronic illness. Michaela was an open book about som...

Ep. 109 - Godly...But Gay with Joel Barrett

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back for another interview on Keep Them Coming is my friend and my business mentor Joel Barrett. Joel is an LGBTQ writer, speaker and gatherer who h...

Ep. 108 - TDOR, Transformations, and Sipping Tea with Merrique Jenson

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Artist, activist, and educator Merrique Jenson and I had a lively conversation about Trans Day of Remembrance, race, equity, social justice work, gate...

Ep. 107 - From ABC to STD with Dr Allie Melendez

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are uneducated about sex, it's not your fault! I'm joined by my friend Dr Allie Melendez who wrote an entire book about all the things adults m...

Ep. 106 - Policing our bodies with Lucy Rowett

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My conversation with Lucy Rowett, CSC and Clinical Sexologist was all about about diet culture, body image, and the overlap that they have with purity...

Ep. 105 - Pleasure and pain: CBT

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why some people love to have their balls beaten? In this solo show, Kristen breaks down the basics of cock and ball torture, one of the mo...

Ep. 104 - Leather Me Up with Jaybee Aviance

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kink practitioner Jaybee Aviance dished on all the kink groups they are a part of - Consent KC, KC Pioneers, Black Kink KC, and The Meatlocker. It can...

Ep. 103 - Erotic art for all bodies with Katerina Guillermo

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katerina Guillermo is an artist and printmaker, and I adore their kinky and erotic art!Not only does she showcase a wide variety of kinks, but also a ...

Ep. 102 - Yes, your kink is normal with The Kink Therapist Sara Rosen

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Rosen, LMSW and MEd joins Kristen on Keep Them Coming to kick of Kinktober because she's also known as The Kink Therapist! We discussed the diffe...

Ep. 101 - Happy Sexual Health Month

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! In this solo show, I reviewed my top 5 most listened to episodes of Keep Them Coming as well as my top 5 favorite online resource...

Ep. 100 - The Secret Life of MILFs

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey and Aimee from The Secret Life of MILFs podcast joined me for episode 100 of Keep Them Coming. This one is an episode for the ages - we discus...

Ep. 99 - Safe In Harms Way with Caroline Markel Hammond

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

September is Sexual Health Month and Kristen is kicking off with guest Caroline Markel Hammond. Her organization Safe In Harms Way helps people prepar...

Ep. 98 - Dating Kinda Sucks Pt 2 with Sarah G

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah G is the co-host of the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast and the one who started it all with her blog chronicling her online dating mishaps. Sarah's a...

Ep. 97 - WTF Only Fans?!

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President of the Adult Performance Artists Guild Alana Evans guides us through the train wreck many of us couldn't look away from. Since OnlyFans anno...

Ep. 96 - Closing The Orgasm Gap with Jeff Abraham

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you lasted longer in bed? Ever wish you could both get your big O during partnered play time every time? The Orgasm Gap is real - 85% of het...

Ep. 95 - Dating Kinda Sucks Pt. 1 with Adam Avitable

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had a fellow podcast host on this episode. Adam Avitable is one of two hosts on the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast. I'm hoping to get his co-host Sarah ...

Ep. 94 - Q&A: Staying wet, uncut guys, and sexy initiation

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a Q&A session. I've had people write in questions they'd like answered, including: "What are some of the ways to stay wet? I get ...

Ep. 93 - Jesus Stole My Power with Stephanie Carey

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Her book is forthcoming, but Stephanie Carey joined me to share a glimpse into her story behind Jesus Stole My Power. She shared how she changed from ...

Ep. 92 - Do these 13 things if you want a great sex life!

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo show, I explore some of the things I've found in practice are characteristics of couples who aren't feeling connected in the bedroom. The...

Ep. 91 - Dungeon Etiquette with Mistress Elliot

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mistress Elliot is well known in our community, and we can call her the Queen of Naughty. She owns a private dungeon The Black Dog, so of course I nee...

Ep. 90 - Pandemic Porn Stars Pt 2 with Johnny Araña

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I enjoy releasing episodes on June 9th! I mean it's 6-9. It's my favorite day of the year. Happy 6-9 if you happen to be listening on release day, if ...

Ep. 89 - International Whores’ Day with Kaytlin Bailey

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to have Kaytlin Bailey return to the show. You can check out her first episode, The Oldest Professional with Kaytlin Bailey on Ep. 79. ...

Ep. 88 - Pandemic Porn Stars Pt 1 with UrChaoticGf

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My show today is the first part of a two-part series that I am doing about Pandemic Porn Stars. So I was really happy to welcome UrChaotic Girlfriend,...

Ep. 87 - Moving on from a pandemic divorce with SelfCareCEO Kristin Summers

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My interview today is with Kristin Summers, who is the CEO of MindStar health. That is a self-care app that she's developed. She had a divorce at the ...

Ep. 86 - Can you be a kinky feminist? With Lida Rubanava

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Keep Them Coming, I am joined by Lida Rubanava. Lida was born in Belarus, but is currently in New Jersey and sits on the board of B...

Ep. 85 - Visibility Matters with Suzanne Wheeler

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Suzanne Wheeler. I have been after Suzanne for a while! I wanted her on my show pretty much since I started it. In fact, she was on ...

Ep. 84 - Painful Sex No More

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I truly want people to have painful sex no more. By the way , to the male listeners of this show, this is going to be good information for you to know...

Ep. 83 - Living unLESHed with Alesha Bowman

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was thrilled to have Alesha Bowman, Owner of unLESHed+, on this episode of Keep Them Coming! Alesha is founded her brand in 2017 to cater to the lif...

Ep. 82 - Can’t Buy Me Love with Darcie Elizabeth

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Think your relationship is strong enough for anything? Two things that drive couples apart most often are sex and money, and I've wanted to have someo...

Ep. 81 - Filter Off with Zach Schleien

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know any single person that's tried internet dating that isn't frustrated with most of their experiences on swipe apps. Enter a totally new ex...

Ep. 80 - Sensate focus and the power of touch with Gigi Chaurand Kammerer

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Connecting through touch is important for both solo and partnered play. This episode dives into the power of touch, how to ask for what you want, and ...

Ep. 79 - The Oldest Profession with Kaytlin Bailey

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Oldest Profession, or sex work, is something that has fascinated me ever since I wrote a paper about Mata Hari. Guest Kaytlin Bailey and I discuss...

Ep. 78 - An Honest Conversation about Pregnancy & Sex with Dr Kelsey Beach

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Kelsey Beach is back for her third appearance on Keep Them Coming! This time, she's preggers! As one of my most fun and real guests, I knew she's t...

Ep. 77 - Mom, sex, and the pandemic

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has changed many things, and one of them is how mom's are operating. Many of them have left the workforce and find themselves taking on ...

Ep. 76 - What’s next for burlesque with Petite Renard

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fangirling can pay off. I reached out to a burlesque dancer I've admired on Instagram for a while and Petite Renard was more than happy to chat with m...

Ep. 75 - Read Me with Dr Lanae St. John

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by Dr Lanae St. John. She's a sexuality educator and an author, and I was so pleased to be able to host her on my show and talk about...

Ep. 74 - The Paris of the Plains is kinky AF

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Kink in Kansas City aka The Paris of the Plains. Yes, for a long time, KC has been known for it's wild side, and Vicky jo...

Ep. 73 - Let’s FINALLY talk about sex

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is pretty common for couples to not talk about sex. But why? Why is it so hard for some people?! Kristen dives into a few of the reasons why, and ...

Ep. 72 - Tap that feminine energy

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tapping into feminine energy isn't just for female identifying folks, it's for everyone. This episode with Dave Witcher is about feminine energy and i...

Ep. 71 - Expanding your position repertoire

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you're stuck doing the same positions in the bedroom over and over again? How do you talk about it with your partner? In this epis...

Ep. 70 - How does race affect your dating life?

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keep Them Coming is back after a brief summer break! Monique Waters LMT joins me to have a conversation about dating and race. In this very frank talk...

Ep. 69 - The Joy of 69ing

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the history of the the phrase to how to better enjoy the position, no matter what's between your legs, Kristen has information and advice to help...

Ep. 68 - Celebrating self-pleasure during National Masturbation Month

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's my masturbation month episode for 2020. May is National Masturbation Month and some people have asked me, "how did that get started?" There's cer...

Ep. 67 - Releasing through rope play with Bird Girl

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I was incredibly honored to have a new friend that I made on the internet on my show today. Her Instagram handle is @KCBirdGirl, but just for short, ...

Ep. 66 - Stay home and masturbate

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are still under a stay at home order, so the CDC has politely asked us to stay home and masturbate. Not just the CDC, several state agencies have ...

Ep. 65 - The Walk Must Go On: How the 32nd Annual AIDS Walk KC manages change during social distancing with Eric Thomas

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Thomas is the Board President of the AIDS Service Foundation. He came on the show to tell me more about the Foundation as well as AIDS Walk Kans...