Sex in Berlin (EN)

Studio36, Nike Wessel

What is it like to explore sensuality with lots of naked people in an oil pool? How can BDSM be a way of coping with trauma? Do we all actually need sexual empowerment? And is there a power of sex? Host Nike Wessel wants to explore these questions in “Sex in Berlin”, the sex-positive podcast from Studio36, which aims to inspire through personal stories and contributions from experts in the field of intimacy. While the first (German) season focused on Berlin, we want to explore other places in the second season. The English episodes are now available on this podcast channel. Feminist, authentic and humorous, we tackle topics that can contribute to any kind of empowerment. We believe that empowerment can happen in many different ways. Whether through sex work, nude parties, porn, tantra or self-reflection on retreats. The paths are as different as the people who take them. You can find the German and previous English episodes on the podcast channel “Sex in Berlin (DE)”.

  1. Aug 7

    #61 If our world leaders were better f***d - Ally Iseman

    In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Ally Iseman, relationship coach and founder of Passport 2 Pleasure, to unpack why relationship is a skillset — not a destination. Together they explore the four relationship archetypes, how desire splits into separate emotional and physical planes, and why "we finish each other's sentences" is really just another word for interrupting. From novel monogamy and the myth of "the one" to reframing jealousy as an underused tool for intimacy, Ally makes the case that better relationships at home could mean a better world at large. A conversation about boundaries, curiosity, and why the person you're dating is not a job candidate.

    #61 If our world leaders were better f***d - Ally Iseman

  2. Jun 12

    #57 Rethinking porn - Feminism, Pleasure and Power with Erika Lust

    In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Erika Lust - erotic filmmaker, feminist, and one of the true pioneers of independent adult cinema. Over the past 20 years, Erika has been redefining what porn can look and feel like: inclusive, female-gaze-driven, and made with care for everyone on set and on screen. Together, they talk about what feminist porn actually means (hint: it's not just soft lighting and talking), why all media educates, for better or worse and how watching women experience real pleasure can shift something deep inside you. Erika also opens up about raising kids while making explicit films, her complicated relationship with her mom's opinion of her work, and why she believes the antidote to bad porn isn't no porn. It's better media literacy, more honest sex education, and stories that finally center female desire. Plus: what she really thinks about AI-generated porn, and the book she has coming out that tells the full story of how she became Erika Lust.

    #57 Rethinking porn - Feminism, Pleasure and Power with Erika Lust

  3. May 29

    #55 How I Became a Slut to Heal Myself with Mika

    In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike sits down with Mika, the author of Slut Theory. A bold, raw, and deeply personal collection of journal entries that weaves together spicy stories, body empowerment, and the heavy weight of sexual shame and trauma. Together, Nike and Mika explore what it means to reclaim your sexuality after growing up in a society that taught you to be ashamed of it, how writing and publishing these stories became an act of liberation, and why Mika chose the most feared word as her title. From Eastern European shame culture to sex parties in Berlin, from sexual abuse to radical self-discovery. This episode is proof that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is dive straight into what scares you most. **About the podcast and our guest:** Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production Host: Nike Wessel Postproduction & Sound design: Vincent Lerche **About Studio36:** Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sexin.berlin Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexinberlin/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ **About our guest Mika:** Website: https://www.sluttheory.com/ Instagram: **Check out our Sex in Berlin website!** There you’ll find bonus material, background information about the podcast, and insights into each episode: https://sexin.berlin **About Nike Wessel:** LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

    #55 How I Became a Slut to Heal Myself with Mika

  4. May 15

    #54 Flogging Before Breakfast with Domina Lady Vyra

    In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike sits down with Lady Vyra, a dominatrix based in Berlin, to explore what it really means to craft intimacy as a profession. Vyra walks us through her mornings, which often start with a flogging session and explains how her background in theater and dance shapes every session she leads at one of Berlin's most well-known domina studios. What does a 48-hour session look like? How do you mourn a regular client? And what can a g******g table teach us about co-working? Together, Nike and Vyra unpack the rituals, the creativity, the shame, and the unexpected tenderness that come with sex work and why Vyra compares holding space in a session to standing on a stage. An honest, funny, and surprisingly moving conversation about kink, craft, and what it means to celebrate the forbidden sides of people we care about.

    #54 Flogging Before Breakfast with Domina Lady Vyra

  5. Apr 3

    #51 Poetry, Power & Submission with Pauline Marie-Antoinette

    In this episode of "Sex in Berlin," Nike meets Pauline Marie-Antoinette — poet, performer, and creator of Cabaret Cravache, Berlin's most intimate and boundary-pushing cabaret experience. Pauline shares how growing up in the south of France, shaped by silence and social conformity, led her to Berlin and ultimately to the stage, where she uses poetry as a tool for liberation. Together, Nike and Pauline explore what it means to find freedom through vulnerability, why submission can be a form of power, and how art can hold space for the full spectrum of human experience. From the political to the erotic. A conversation about creativity, courage, desire, and the magic that happens when you stop hiding and start performing your truth.

    #51 Poetry, Power & Submission with Pauline Marie-Antoinette

  6. 12/24/2025

    # 45 When Desire Goes Through the Stomach with Clara from We Feast

    In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike talks to Clara, the co-founder of We Feast, about naked bodies as dining tables, food as a love language, and why sensuality can have a deep connection to the way we eat. From Alpine cheese to chili with chocolate, from blindfolded bites to cake sitting, this conversation explores shame, consent, playfulness, and how food can reconnect us to our bodies and to each other. An episode about pleasure that drips, sticks, and is best enjoyed without plates.

    # 45 When Desire Goes Through the Stomach with Clara from We Feast

  7. 11/12/2025

    #44 Inside Berlin(er): Culture, Freedom and Passion

    What makes Berlin’s culture so endlessly fascinating? In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Jonny Tiernan, the editor-in-chief of The Berliner a magazine that has been capturing the city’s creative pulse for over two decades. From music, film, and art to food, sexuality, and politics, The Berliner tells the stories that make this city one of a kind. Jonny shares what drives Berlin’s unique cultural energy its openness, diversity, and constant reinvention and recommends some of his favorite hidden venues and underground festivals. Together, they explore what makes Berlin not just a place to live, but a place to express yourself freely.

  8. 10/29/2025

    #41 Uncensored: A Berlin City Tour of Sex and Freedom

    How did Berlin become a symbol of sexual freedom? In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike dives into the city’s revolutionary past with a look at the early 20th century sexual liberation movement and the pioneering work of Magnus Hirschfeld and his Institute for Sexual Science. Together with our guest Jeff Mannes, we trace how Hirschfeld’s groundbreaking vision was destroyed by the Nazis, yet how Berlin’s queer and sexual culture reemerged from the ashes, transforming through decades of activism, art, and nightlife. From the cabarets of the 1920s to today’s club culture, this episode uncovers how history still shapes the city’s spirit of freedom and desire. Jeff Mannes also shares insights into his walking tours through Berlin, offering a unique way to experience the stories of queer resistance, sexuality, and identity that continue to define the city today. Welcome back to Sex in Berlin!

    #41 Uncensored: A Berlin City Tour of Sex and Freedom
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What is it like to explore sensuality with lots of naked people in an oil pool? How can BDSM be a way of coping with trauma? Do we all actually need sexual empowerment? And is there a power of sex? Host Nike Wessel wants to explore these questions in “Sex in Berlin”, the sex-positive podcast from Studio36, which aims to inspire through personal stories and contributions from experts in the field of intimacy. While the first (German) season focused on Berlin, we want to explore other places in the second season. The English episodes are now available on this podcast channel. Feminist, authentic and humorous, we tackle topics that can contribute to any kind of empowerment. We believe that empowerment can happen in many different ways. Whether through sex work, nude parties, porn, tantra or self-reflection on retreats. The paths are as different as the people who take them. You can find the German and previous English episodes on the podcast channel “Sex in Berlin (DE)”.

Information

  • Creator
    Studio36, Nike Wessel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Sex in Berlin (EN)

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