Secular Sexuality

Many people are expressing deep and strong, even debilitating emotions as a result of the election. In this special episode I wish to give listeners some techniques they can use to reduce their distress, while preparing to move forward in the future. I also talk about the upcoming Recovering from Religion fundraiser on Nov. 20.

Demystifying transgender sexuality. Callie answers a lot of questions and gives us insight. What is your secondary sexual preference? Do you know what that is? Check your expectations and assumptions! This is an interesting conversation.

JD Shapiro, writer, comedian, producer on such movies as Robin Hood, Men in Tights, Zoolander, and Borat, working with George Lucas, Mel Brooks, Stan Lee, Sasha Baron Cohen, etc. He talks with me about a wide range of topics including sex as a teen, growing up with big sisters - and their friends. Argentina and other places. Needless to say, we had a lot of laughs on this.

We talk with two identical twin women who have been in the BDSM world for over 20 years. They are also in open or poly marriages. A fascinating, detailed discussion.

We talk with Chris, a Canadian who has lived in Japan for over 20 years. He tells us his observations and research on sex in Japan. Why did births plummet in 1966? Why is the pill frowned upon? Also porn and abortion in Japan and the rise of sexlessness.

Joreth, a polyamory activist talks with me this week and shares ideas and resources everyone can use. I also talk about sexual paradigm shifts from religious sex to secular sex. Here are some of her resources: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/poly-ish-movie-reviews-by/id994404536?mt=2http://theinnbetween.net/poly1.html

Natasha Helfer Parker joins us to talk about being a sex positive, sex therapist and Mormon. How does she deal with her training versus the Church's doctrine? We also read a listener letter and talk about Reason Rally in Washington, DC June 4.

What is it like to be a male asexual. This and other topics are explored with 3 asexual men this week. Its also National Masturbation Month!

I talk with a Christian about her abortion as well as her theology, but also about the crazy religious men she has dated and married and all their religious guilt and manipulation. Of course we talk about masturbation as well.

I am delighted to interview Dr. Jack Wathey, author of an amazing book, The Illusion of God's Presence: The Biological Origins of Spiritual Longing. This is a ground breaking work that needs wide attention. I also read and comment on 3 listener letters. http://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Gods-Presence-Biological-Spiritual/dp/1633880745/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1460321773&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=JACK+WATHEY

Just like all bodies are unique, so are all brains. Dr. Veronica Drantz explains why there is so much variety in human sexuality and why our brains simply don't fit into the gender binary.

What about asexuality? We talk with two women about their experience and the myths about asexuality. Then we talk with Gayle Jordan, ED of RecoveringfromReligion.org.

Funny and fun interview of a former evangelical, "church planting" minister and partner, who was a Christian counselor tell all. From pretending from the pulpit to gods commandment to fulfill your husband's sexual demands.

This is a surprising topic on many levels. On the surface it seems a simple topic, underneath it deals with medical incompetence, regaining sexual pleasure, bodily autonomy, mothers making choices about their boys, and so much more. I regret that we even have to have this episode, it shouldn’t even be a discussion. But it is in our culture.

Two courageous women talk about their abortions. The religious right has learned how to use shame and guilt against women, lets talk out loud about this. Women have a right to bodily autonomy.

Darrel discusses masturbation in marriage, communication per sexual adventurousness vs security, circumcision and other listener suggested topics.

Male circumcision is seldom discussed and the damage to men has not been acknowledged. Its time for seculars to challenge the myths and let men openly discuss their feelings, if they were affected by this barbaric and unnecessary practice.

We talk with a deaf and hearing couple about sexual communication with sign language. Also, we talk with Peggy Clancy about her work with the Recovering from Religion Hotline, small groups as a volunteer.

Kiitty (yes that's spelled right) and Tamer talk with me about their webcam partnership, not talking about religion with a dildo in her, feminism, having 10,000 people watch her with another girl, dick pics, and so much more.

The amazing Dr. Susan Block talks with us about her sex therapy practice, her famous and long running show and Bonobos and what they can teach us.