55 episodes
Beyond the Bedroom Birna Gustafsson
-
- Health & Fitness
-
-
5.0 • 11 Ratings
-
Join sex educator Birna Gustafsson for weekly chats on sexuality, discovery, and relationship issues. Whether you’re curious, troubleshooting, or satisfied, there is always room for growth in your sexual journey.
-
#44 Far from the Finish Line: Anorgasmia and Unsatisfying O's
So, you've tried everything, but you're still not "getting there." In this episode, you'll learn about the possible causes of female anorgasmia and how to make adjustments to facilitate pleasure.
Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand for bonus content
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount on my favorite toys
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com on body and grooming products
Find me on IG, Threads, and Tiktok @bbirna
Check out more (chat with me on Sunroom!) or submit anon confessions and questions at linktr.ee/bbirna -
#43 Sexpionage, Curved Dicks, and Open Toed Shoes
I discuss the history of the prosthetic s*****m I saw at the spy museum, which sent me down a rabbit hole of sexual relations in intel operations.
Plus: evolutionary theories on curved penises, why caffeine makes some people super horny, and my biggest dating "icks"
Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount on my favorite sex toys! Ollie + Bender are amazing.
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com on body and grooming products
Find me on IG, Threads, and Tiktok @bbirna
Check out more (chat with me on Sunroom!) or submit anon confessions and questions at linktr.ee/bbirna -
#42 Size Queens, Flicks of the Wrist, and Swallowing Spit
Another cozy Q&A episode answering anonymous questions about penetration, flogging, negotiating something sexy, and the relationship between vaping and ED. A mixed bag of topics with plenty of personal details and hot takes dotted throughout.
Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount on some of the best sex toys on the market
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com on body and grooming products
Find me on IG, Threads, and Tiktok @bbirna
Check out more or submit anon confessions and questions at linktr.ee/bbirna
-
#41 Antiquated Flirting, Prostate Play, and Cheating Kinks
You asked, I answered. Except this time, I surveyed my friends (of the real-life and internet variety) to help me with some topics. Here's what my circle is chatting about this week: What are some modern-day don'ts when it comes to flirting? How can I tell if I want an open relationship or just enjoy the thrill of cheating? Why does prostate pleasure still weird us out? & more on condoms, lesbian sex, and daily life.
Subscribe to birna.substack.com for my newsletter, On the Nightstand
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount! You know my favorite, Ollie, is an Unbound wand!
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com for a discount on some amaaaazing grooming and body products! I love their trimmer.
Find me on IG, Threads, and Tiktok @bbirna
Check out more or submit anon confessions and questions at linktr.ee/bbirna
-
#40 Tales from the Sex Shop with Saga from Losti
What's it like running a sex shop? I sat down with my former boss, Saga Lluvia, owner of the sex toy store Losti in Iceland, to chat about peddling pleasure. We answered listener questions about the types of customers we encountered, the toys we recommend, and so much more.
Sub to my newsletter birna.substack.com for more sex ed content
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount on sex toys (my fav is Ollie, wand mentioned in this pod) and to support the pod
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com for a discount on all personal care products on their site
Find Saga and Losti on instagram at @losti.is or buy online (within Iceland) at Losti.is
Saga's podcast "Losti" is this vibe but in Icelandic (and we share erotic stories!)
-
#39 Love is Blind's Lessons in Sex Ed with Saga from Losti
Love is Blind may be reality TV, but the conversations about birth control, sexual values, and red flags are sparking real-life debates. We recap the show up until the last two episodes and ask ourselves: Is love really blind, and is love always enough?
Saga Lluvia, the owner of sex shop Losti, joins in as an avid watcher and gives her perspective as someone in the sex ed space.
Use code BBIRNA at Unboundbabes.com for a discount and to support the pod.
Use code BBIRNA at furyou.com for 15% off and to support the pod!
Follow me on socials (IG, TT, Threads) @bbirna and sign up for the On the Nightstand newsletter for free at birna.substack.com
Customer Reviews
So approachable & supportive!
As a grade-school homeschooler raised in a Christian household, my sex-ed consisted of the unhelpful “Don’t do it, it’s sinful,” (so sayeth Dr. James Dobson of Focus On The Family), and the nearly-as-bad “What’s wrong, babydoll?” and “Break up with him/her,” (Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew on the late-night call-in relationship/sex advice radio show Loveline).
As I entered my late-teens, I discovered Dan Savage and the Savage Lovecast, which was far more helpful but often centered on politics, which can sometimes be difficult or overwhelming to auditorially slog through for the sake of hearing Dan’s sex & relationship advice.
And now, in the past few years of my late twenties, I happened upon Birna on Instagram, where she uses her position as a sex educator to take in and answer questions. It’s a much quicker, balanced format; easy to digest, always available, very approachable. With the evolution of Birna’s Instagram stories into this podcast comes that very personal aspect of a conversation that only vocal inflection and tone can achieve, and achieve it she does here in Beyond The Bedroom.
It’s refreshing finding someone so giving of herself and her knowledge, to an audience seeking answers but who may not know where to turn or what to search for on the internet — a space where any theory can be reinforced. Birna comes through with gentle but informed perspective, and sound advice on topics ranging from body-image to polyamory.
Clarisse Thorn, Dan Savage, look out! And thank you Birna for allowing yourself to be so approachable — I’m enjoying learning so much from you and your audience.
love!
been following b on instagram for ages and she’s always been such a great presence and resource! can’t recommend this enough