Sex Out Loud with Tristan Taormino
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
A Single’s Guide to Sx, Dating, and Happiness with Dr. Megan Stubbs
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Stubbs joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her book Playing Without A Partner: A Single’s Guide to Sex, Dating, and Happiness (Cleis Pres...
Kissing, Dating and The Relationship Escalator with Cam Poter
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and co-host of the popular podcast Sex Talk With My Mom, Cam Poter joins Tristan Taormino to catch up and cover as many topics as they can! T...
Why We Lost the S-x Wars with Lorna Bracewell
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Political theorist Lorna Bracewell joins Tristan Taormino to discuss her new book Why We Lost the Sex Wars: Sexual Freedom in the #MeToo Era. Bracewel...
Compersion in Polyamory with Marie Thouin
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marie Thouin joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her research on compersion in non-monogamous relationships. She defines compersion as “our who...
Scientists for Sex Worker Rights with Barb and Ron
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professors and longtime scholars on sex work Barb Brents and Ron Weitzer join Tristan Taormino to talk about their work with Scientists for Sex Worker...
Sex with Strangers with Michael Lowenthal
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lowenthal reads from his new book Sex with Strangers (University of Wisconsin Press) and he and Tristan talk about the polymorphous perversity...
Polyamorous Rom Coms with Sagan Morrow
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sagan Morrow, author of the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and Tristan Taormino talk about the evolution of romance novels, breaking new ground w...
Trans Sex with Lucie Fielding
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucie Fielding joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book, Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments (Routled...
Threesomes with Stella Harris
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stella Harris joins Tristan Taormino and they chat about a favorite subject: threesomes! Harris has the goods in her new book The Ultimate Guide to Th...
Torrey Peters on Detransition, Baby
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Torrey Peters joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her national bestselling novel Detransition, Baby (One World/Random House). They talk about her un...
Masturbation for All with Vic Liu
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vic Liu joins Tristan Taormino to kick off Masturbation May and talk about her new book Bang! Masturbation for All Genders and Abilities (published by...
Polyamory Memes with the founder of Poly Philia
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leanne, the creator of Poly Philia joins Tristan Taormino to discuss her sex-positive personal blog and meme page dedicated to polyamory, ethical non-...
Dr. Ina Park on the Science, History and State of STDs
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The incomparable sexual health rock star Dr. Ina Park joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science,...
Polyamory, Submission & Filthy Poetry with Arielle Greenberg
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arielle Greenberg joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her latest book, I Live in the Country & Other Dirty Poems (Four Way Books). Arielle gives list...
Dr. Heather Berg on P*rn As Work
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heather Berg joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her groundbreaking book Porn Work: Sex, Labor, and Late Capitalism. Berg analyzes the work of po...
Beatrice Dixon on Creating Natural Products for Women
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beatrice Dixon, Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company joins Tristan Taormino to tell her story about how a case of bacterial vaginosis led her to f...
Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg on People’s Sex Stories
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg join host Tristan Taormino to talk about the book they co-created Every Body: An Honest and Open Look at Sex From Ev...
What to Eat for Great Sex with Christine DeLozier
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Christine DeLozier joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her book Diet for Great Sex: Food for Male and Female Sex...
Joanna Angel on Her New Erotic Novel
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran adult performer, director, writer, and producer Joanna Angel and host Tristan Taormino sit down for a frank, funny discussion that spans 15+ y...
Leslie Lehr on Her Obsession with Boobs
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times “Modern Love” essayist and author Leslie Lehr joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book A Boob’s Life: How America’s Ob...
Sex Writer’s Journey in Desire and Pleasure with Tracy Clark-Flory
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Tracy Clark Flory joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new memoir Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire. They discus...
We Too: Sex Work and Survival Part 2
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of a 2 part series on the new book We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, contributors join Tristan Taormino to read from their chapters i...
Natalie West on We Too: Sex Work and Survival
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor Natalie West joins Tristan Taormino in part 1 of a 2 part series on her new book We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival. In the wake of the #M...
Children in Polyamorous Families with Dr. Eli Sheff
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her latest book Children in Polyamorous Families, which is based on her groundbreak...
Sex, Monogamy, Fear and Technology with Romantic Chorus
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Director/co-producer Jeff M. Giordano and interview subjects Imani Johann and Jade Theriault join Tristan Taormino to talk about the groundbreaking fu...
Masculinity and Vulnerability with Shana James
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Taormino welcomes relationship, leadership and business coach Shana James to explore men, masculinity, and vulnerability. They talk about the ...
Sex and Sobriety with Stacie Ysidro
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and relationship coach Stacie Ysidro joins Tristan Taormino to talk about sex and sobriety. We discuss the challenges people experience with sex a...
The History of Sex Work with Kaytlin Bailey
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaytlin Bailey joins Tristan Taormino to talk about the history of sex work in the U.S—a piece of history that has been undocumented and ignored. Sh...
Lesbian Avengers Activist History with Kelly Cogswell
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, activist and author Kelly Cogswell joins Tristan Taormino to talk about the history of Lesbian Avengers, queer activism and lots more. She...
Intimacy, Embodiment and The Nervous System with Dr. Alison Ash
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and intimacy coach and educator Dr. Alison Ash joins Tristan Taormino to talk about desire, intimacy, embodiment and caring for our nervous system...
Solo Polyamory, Relationship Anarchy & Sex Positivity with the hosts of the Multiamory Podcast
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts of the Multiamory podcast Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren, and Dedeker Winston join Tristan Taormino to talk about solo polyamory, relationship...
Holiday Gift and Survival Guide with Kate Loree
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Taormino gives you her 2020 Holiday Gift Guide that highlights independent, POC owned, queer owned, woman owned, and sex worker owned small bu...
Melanie Vesey is a Wild Animal
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actress, writer/director Melanie Vesey digs deep in her soul and covers a lot of ground in this interview with Tristan Taormino. Her experie...
Cannabis, Sexual Health, and Pleasure
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Manta, Kiana Reeves, and John Renko join Tristan Taormino to talk about cannabis, sexual health, and pleasure. We talk about how cannabis produ...
Foreskin and Circumcision with Georganne Chapin
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Taormino welcomes Intactivist Georganne Chapin from Intact America to educate listeners on the anatomy and sexual importance of the foreskin o...
Disability Justice and Sex with Lydia X. Z. Brown, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, Katie Tastrom
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lydia X. Z. Brown, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Katie Tastrom join Tristan Taormino to talk about disability justice, sex, and relationships....
Jessica Fern on Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Polyamory and Nonmonogamy
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist Jessica Fern joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy. We talk about the...
Justin Lehmiller on America’s Most Common Sexual Fantasies, Groups, Nonmonogamy, Public, Taboo, and BDSM
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This show is all about sexual fantasies! Tristan Taormino talks to Dr. Justin Lehmiller about his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual De...
Jen Manion on Female Husbands: A Trans History
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Historian Jen Manion joins Tristan Taormino to discuss her new book Female Husbands: A Trans History. How did some people assigned female at birth beg...
Farzana Doctor: Speaking Out Against Female Genital Mutilation
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Farzana Doctor sits down with Tristan Taormino to discuss her latest novel Seven which revolves around the practice of khatna, a ritual female ...
Amanda Blumenthal on Being an Intimacy Coordinator for TV and Film
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of #MeToo, there has been a reckoning in Hollywood about sexual harassment and that extends to the way folks are treated during productions...
Erin C. Law and Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza on Orienting Toward Resilience: Taking a Somatic Approach to Anti-Racist Work
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have experienced stress and tension in relation to the unrelenting racist violence and oppression. There has been an explosion in public di...
Sinnamon Love & Jet Setting Jasmine on Racism, Inequity, and Resistance in the P*rn Industry
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning porn performers and content creators Sinnamon Love and Jet Setting Jasmine join Tristan Taormino to discuss the realities and disparitie...
Zachary Zane on How Bisexual Men Are Stigmatized by Gay and Straight People
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Bisexual Awareness Month and Tristan Taormino is celebrating by welcoming columnist Zachary Zane to the show! Zach shares his experience coming...
Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan on Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Tristan Taormino in this episode are professors Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan, the authors of Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, P...
Baron Vaughn on Sexual Hang Ups, Polyamory, Trauma and Mental Health
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Baron Vaughn joins Tristan to talk about a wide range of topics: his self-described sexual hang-ups, what his sex life is like duri...
Kai Werder on Skin Hunger During COVID-19 and Desire Discrepancies Between Partners
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex educator and coach Kai Werder joins Tristan to talk about one of the crucial issues facing lots of people during COVID-19: skin hunger. We discuss...
Jordan Flaherty on Grassroots Responses to Savior Mentality
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Taormino welcomes veteran anti-racist activist Jordan Flaherty to discuss his book No More Heroes: Grassroots Responses to the Savior Mentalit...
Allison Behringer on Sexual Shame and its Effect on Sexual Health, Medical Mysteries, Women Taking Control of Their Bodies and Their Lives
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Behringer, host of the documentary podcast Bodies, joins Tristan to talk about the women (and marginalized genders) whose stories she shares a...
Stacyann Chin on Love, Sex, Survival and Revolution
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staceyann Chin joins Tristan to talk about her poetry collection Crossfire: A Litany For Survival. They talk about how she’s doing in the midst of t...
Dr. Nan Wise on How The Brain Controls Desire, Pleasure, and Orgasm
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex therapist and neuroscientist Dr. Nan Wise talks about her incredible book Why Good Sex Matters: Understand the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Sma...
Simon(e) van Saarloos on Playing Monogamy & Writing the History of Now
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer & philosopher Simon(e) van Sarloos talks about their book, Playing Monogamy, newly translated into English. They discuss how to understand the ...
Dr. Rhoda on the Adult Baby & Diaper Lover fetish and community
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in Sex Out Loud history, Tristan covers a topic that is taboo among the BDSM/kink community: Adult Baby & Diaper Lovers. Our expert...
Jan Dworkin on Sex & Power, Communication, and Mining Your Life for Meaning
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist and author Jan Dworkin talks about her work examining sex, relationships, and communication through the lens of power & dreaming, both syste...
The Masked Singer: From the Archives
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan realized she's interviewed not one, but TWO former contestants on the TV show The Masked Singer - so we went deep into the Sex Out Loud vault ...
Cooper Lee Bombardier on Masculinity, Accountability, and Writing Memoir
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Cooper Lee Bombardier talks about his new memoir, Pass With Care, unpacking masculinity, transitioning in community 20 years ago, fa...
Marla Renee Stewart on Sex Skills, Learning Styles, and How To Get Better At Seducing Yourself
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex educator & author Marla Renee Stewart returns to the show to talk about her new book, The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay, co-written with ...
Living on After Great Pain: Christina Crosby on Grief, Bodies, Resisting Redemption Narratives & Sex Lives
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Crosby, Professor of English and Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies at Wesleyan University, is the author of A Body, Undone: Living on Af...
Gene Demby on Race & Sex in America
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Demby, journalist and co-host of NPR's Code Switch, talks with Tristan about how racism and the environment in America informs sexual education, ...
Dr. Jess on Seduction, Foreplay, Core & Elevated Erotic Feelings
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TV personality, author, podcast host Dr. Jess O'Reilly joins us to talk about her new book on the topics of seduction, foreplay, core & elevated eroti...
Kevin A. Patterson & Alana Phelan on Creating the Superheroes You Want
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin A. Patterson & Alana Phelan, the authors of the For Hire series, join us to talk about their new books featuring queer polyamorous heroes and ma...
Carley Moore on The Not Wives
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Carley Moore talks about the new gritty, sexy, queer novel The Not Wives. Tristan talks with her about writing queer characters and hot sex sce...
Tristan's #MeToo Experience in a Sex-Positive Space
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A personal interview with Tristan Taormino about a recent experience she had a sex-positive event that made her reconsider her work and career. She te...
Sex, Love & Intimacy During a Global Pandemic
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan talks with Tina Horn (and producer Raymond) about how we're coping with staying sane and finding room for pleasure and connection while living...
Live from Cancun: Swingset Takes Desire Part 2
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 Tristan went to Cancun for Swingset Takes Desire, along with Matie Fricker of Self Serve Toys. They recorded a live episode on the beach with ...
Live from Cancun: Swingset takes Desire Part 1
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Tristan went to Cancun for Swingset Takes Desire with Matie Fricker of Self Serve Toys. They recorded a live episode on the beach with audie...
Jaclyn Friedman on How Trusting Women Can Change the World
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JoEllen Notte on Sex, Depression, and the Conversations Were Not Having
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Angelica Lindsay-Ali aka The Village Auntie on Being a Love and Sex Doula
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Labriola on Navigating Polyamory Breakups
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Nantz on Reclaiming Your Wild Erotic Self
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Candis Cox on Being a Black Transgender Woman in the South
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Fischer on Bisexuality
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abigail Mansfield Marcaccio, PhD & Dr. Christy Ciesla on Pelvic Health and Pain-free Sex
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dixie De La Tour on How to Tell a Bawdy Story (and Build a Bawdy Community)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sex on TV
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robyn on Bridging the Gaps
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bree Mills on Taking Over the Adult Industry
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trystan Reese on Transgender Families
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jimanekia Eborn on Healing from Sexual Traumsa
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nazanin Moali on the Science of Sex & Pleasure
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pup Amp on YouTube Censorship & LGBTQ+ Discrimination
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Horn on Making Safe Sex Comics
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rahim Thawer on Gender & Interpersonal Fluidity
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Price on Sex After Grief and Wicked Senior Sex
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gail Carriger & Dr. Kit Stubbs
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Buino on Conversations with a Wounded Healer
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy Feast on Being A Fetish
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nicoletta von Heidegger on Cancel Culture Pedophilia and more
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Paramo on Asexuality, Aromanticism, and Agender Identity
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kerin Berger on LGBTQ Competent Healthcare & the Truth about STIs
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kay Kassirer on Writing and Artwork by Sex Workers
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Gutierrez on Why Audio Elevates Sex & Wellness
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cate And Darrell on Swinging Down Under and Around the Globe
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron And KarenLee Poter on Sex Talk with Your Mom
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feminist Pornographer Paulita Pappel
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bianca Laureano on the Real Deal about Love and Solidarity
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Wood on the Metaphors of Death and Domming
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Donaghue on Rebel Love
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Swingset Crossover Episodes: Part Two!
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas