Fear doesn't stop death, it only stops life.
Why is pleasure the first thing to go in our busy lives? Why are we so quick to deny ourselves the simplest of pleasures? Why should we prioritize pleasure in our lives? This week we talk with Melissa Louise, pleasure advocate, sex educator and cockologist about why pleasure should be a priority for everyone.
Read MoreWould your best friend tell you if you had toilet paper stuck to your shoe if there was a cute guy at the bar? Research says: probably not. This week on the podcast, Beatrice and Dante speak with Dr. Maryanne Fisher about how and why women compete, and the benefits of cooperation over competition.
Read MoreIf it takes coercion, trickery and manipulation to get someone into bed, it's not enthusiastic consent. This week Beatrice and Dante unpack the 2019 documentary The Pickup Game. They discuss the origins of the "pick up artist" industry, the exploitative nature of the business, and how pick up artistry can quickly turn from aggressive to criminal.
Read MoreIt's our first anniversary! Since there is no paper in a podcast, Beatrice and Dante talk about the origins, challenges and lessons learned about the podcast, and share listener feedback of favourite moments, episodes and guests.
Read MoreCreating a work life balance has always been something entrepreneurs have had to grapple with. Over the last 500+ days the majority of the working population is working from home, and more people than ever have been coming to terms with what it's like to live and work in the same place, with the same people, 24 hours a day.
This week on the podcast Beatrice and Dante welcome Kelly Rolfe, multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach and author to talk about the death of hustle culture, and how balancing your masculine and feminine energies may be the key to deeper connections in your relationships.
Read MoreHow do you know when a relationship is over? This week Beatrice and Dante talk about the subtle, and not so subtle, signs of the end of a relationship.
Read MoreQuiz time! Beatrice quizzes Dante on some pervasive myths about non-monogamy, and Dante draws on his anthropology background to provide some context to these fears, and how we can overcome them.
Read MoreThe whoring twenties are upon us! Beatrice and Dante discuss what the world is going to look like as the pandemic recedes, how to get ready for the whoring twenties, and how this collective global experience will shape our society in years to come.
Read MoreFun fact: butts have no sexual orientation. This week on the podcast Beatrice and Dante speak with THE Ruby Ryder. She is a sex educator, podcaster and shame slayer, who believes pegging will save the world.
Read MoreThis Week Beatrice and Dante discuss the takeaways from Season 1 of HBO's docuseries on the NXIVM cult, The Vow. Cult leader Keith Raniere used guilt, shame and emotional blackmail to control and exploit his members, both male and female.
Read MoreThis week we welcome back beloved regular Dr. Tom Murray. Topics and digressions include: Lil Nas X, bi invisibility, erectile disappointment, attraction in long-term relationships, marriage mortgages and what the root of love is. So much meat… and a little bit of cheese!
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante welcome back Dr. Treena Orchard to talk about her research into sex work, the invisible labour that many woman have to endure by virtue of their gender, how the patriarchy hurts everyone, and how a common tactic of conflating something horrible with something potentially innocuous can lead to a divisive battle, even when everyone is trying to “do the right thing."
Read MoreThere has been a growing trend over the last few years of celebrities and online experts offering health and wellness advice, usually with a giant price tag. Over the last year it has expanded to include white privilege and anti-science sentiment. This week Beatrice and Dante talk about the four wheels of wellness and how better health is more accessible and less exclusive than you thought.
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante sit down and chat with holistic online coach Johnna (Soul Searching and Squats) who shares an early job experience working as a make-up artist, and later production manger, in the adult film industry. You've never seen a Target shopping list quite like this one!
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it might be like to take a closed, monogamous relationship, and open it up? This week Beatrice and Dante discuss There is No "I" in Threesome, a mainstream documentary that tracks the trials and tribulations of a couple attempting just that.
Read MoreRelationships today are under more pressure and stress than ever before and it can leave partners feeling overwhelmed and resentful, all while tanking their sex life. This week, Beatrice and Dante speak with Rachel and Stacey from Decoding Couples about maintaining desire in long-term relationships, including practical tips on opening up a previously closed relationship.
Read MoreEveryone knows someone who peaked in high school. How are they doing now? Are they still wearing their letterman jacket? Hitting you up on Facebook with the MLM and anti vax talk? This week, Beatrice and Dante talk about how they glowed up late, and and the unexpected benefits of the long game.
Read MoreThis week Beatrice and Dante welcome back Dr. Tom Murray, AASECT member and sex positive therapist, to talk about Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), what it's like to be one and what it's like to love one.
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante speak with boudoir photographer Melissa Kelly. She shares her journey and the inspiration that turned her "hobby" into a full-time career telling woman's stories through photography. Also, best date night… ever?
Read MoreDante gets Beatrice to dish about her time as an exotic dancer; the events and culture that shaped her decision to try it, what it was like, and some things she learned along the way.
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