What Excites Us‪!‬ Gwyn Isaacs

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Gwyn Isaacs interviews Julia Sheldon, also known as Auntie Julia or Ask Auntie Julia, about the healthy relating camp for teens that she is creating. They discuss the importance of healthy relationships and how the camp aims to set teenagers up for success in all areas of their lives. Julia shares details about the camp, including the activities, sleeping arrangements, and the focus on experiential learning. They also touch on Julia's work with adults and how she helps them navigate their relationships. This episode provides valuable insights for both teenagers and adults on how to relate better with others and foster healthier relationships.

About the Guest(s):
Julia Sheldon, also known as Auntie Julia or Ask Auntie Julia, is a sex and relationship educator for teens. She has been working with teenagers for 25 years and has a degree in sexuality, marriage, and family studies from St. Jerome's University. Julia is the founder and director of Connection Camp, a healthy relating camp for teens. She is passionate about empowering teenagers to have healthy relationships and providing a safe space for them to be themselves.

Key Takeaways:
Connection Camp is a healthy relating camp for teens that aims to set teenagers up to have the kinds of relationships they want in their lives.
The camp provides a safe and inclusive environment where teenagers can openly discuss, learn about, and understand the dynamics of healthy relationships.
The camp focuses on experiential learning, using activities, games, and workshops to teach teenagers about consent, boundaries, emotional regulation, and more.
Julia and her team of staff members, who come from diverse backgrounds, are committed to modeling healthy relationships and providing a supportive and non-judgmental space for teenagers.
The camp offers opportunities for personal growth, self-discovery, and building strong friendships, and aims to empower teenagers to be accountable for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Connection Camp website: connectioncamp.org
Auntie Julia's website: askauntiejulia.com
Auntie Julia on Instagram: @askauntiejulia
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour: book

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In this episode, Gwyn interviews Jennifer Rahner, a certified body sex facilitator and sex educator. Jenn shares her journey from working in IT to pursuing her passion for sexual education. She explains the Body Sex experience, as founded by Betty Dodson, which involves a group of vulva owners coming together to explore their bodies, share their experiences, and learn techniques for achieving orgasm.

They discuss the power of body sex in creating a sense of sisterhood and acceptance, and how it can be a transformative experience. She also talks about her plans to expand body sex to include all genders and the importance of inclusive sexual education, as well as facilitating Body Sex online.

About the Guest(s):
Jennifer Rahner is a certified body sex facilitator and sex educator. She offers virtual and in-person classes focused on anatomy, pleasure, and body acceptance. A professional writer for more than two decades, she is passionate about helping people experience more pleasure in their lives - sexual and otherwise. You can learn more at JenniferRahner.com or find her as @geekysexlove

Notable Quotes:
"When somebody gets up the nerve to come and learn from me, it's a wonderful thing. That first step is the hardest one." - Jennifer Rahner

"Body sex feels like getting back to our roots and sharing information that is our birthright." - Jennifer Rahner

"Education is the key to reducing unwanted pregnancies, STI transmission, and sexual assault. We need to normalize conversations about sexuality and provide comprehensive sexual education." - Jennifer Rahner

Resources:
JenniferRahner.com
Bodysex.com

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This tell-all episode is with my friend Blue.

We have a fantastic conversation where Blue discusses his sexual journey and preferences, including his experience as a serial monogamist and his exploration of exhibitionism. He talks about the importance of communication in his relationship and how his own sexual practices have positively impacted his connection with his partner. Blue also shares his interest in watching real people in pornography and his desire to be desired. He reflects on his changing body and attraction to his partner over time.

**About The Guest:**
Blue is a middle-aged man who identifies as heterosexual and has been in a long-term relationship with his partner for 13 years. He describes himself as a serial monogamist and is interested in exploring exhibitionism and other aspects of his sexuality.

​ **Key Takeaways:** 
- Blue is a heterosexual man who identifies as a serial monogamist.
- He has been in a long-term relationship with his partner for 13 years and finds their sexual connection to be loving and reaffirming.
- Blue enjoys watching real people in pornography and has explored exhibitionism through sharing pictures and videos with his partner.
- He desires to be desired and finds attraction to be a complex and multi-faceted experience. ​

**Great Quotes:**
- "Sex now, 13 years into our relationship, is better than it's ever been."
- "My desire is to be desired."
- "I find my wife sexier now than I did in the beginning."

If you enjoy listening to my Gen Xness, it really shines in this one, I literally say to the max!

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Jeana Jorgensen is a folklorist and gender studies scholar.
She holds a Ph.D. in Folklore and Gender Studies from Indiana University and has taught at various universities. Jeanna has published numerous academic articles and book chapters on gender and sexuality in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Her current research focuses on ethical non-monogamies and the history of sex education.

Summary: In this episode, Gwyn interviews Jeana Jorgensen, a folklorist and gender studies scholar, about the intersection of folklore and sex education. Jeana discusses how folklore influences our understanding of sex and sexuality, and how it shapes our beliefs and attitudes. She also explores the history of sex education and the role of folklore in shaping cultural norms and values. Jeanna emphasizes the importance of understanding folklore in order to challenge and change harmful narratives around sex and sexuality.

Key Takeaways:
Folklore is informally transmitted traditional culture that shapes our beliefs, attitudes, and stereotypes around sex and sexuality. Moral panics and conspiracy theories often target marginalized groups as scapegoats for societal issues.

Sex education has a long history of moral panics and censorship, influenced by figures like Anthony Comstock and the Comstock laws. Fairy tales have been used to perpetuate gender roles and heteronormative ideals, but they can also be reimagined to challenge and subvert these norms.

Folklore and sex education are intertwined, and understanding folklore can help us challenge harmful narratives and promote inclusive and accurate sex education.

Pick up a copy of Sex Education 101 at:
www.folklore101.com
or by visiting her website:
JeanaJorgensen.com
You can follow Jeana on X and other Social Media Platforms using the handle
FoxyFolklorist

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Artemisia de Vine is a sexual fantasy coach and writer. She helps leading sexperts and self-discovery seekers gain a profound understanding of sexual fantasies, and master skills to engage erotic narratives on an embodied level through sexual or BDSM play.

We talk about:
How she discovered the power of fantasy in unlocking our potential for personal growth and super hot sex play.
What and why sexual fantasies are clues into our psyche.
How the ego gets in the way of super-satisfying sexual play
How to approach some beginning steps with her DeVinery method.
People who feel they don’t have sexual fantasies And more!

Please go get her FREE 45-minute starting lesson at: https://www.artemisiadevine.com/

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This conversation with Lady Vivus is so fun and edifying!

While she came to me originally to promote the Pleasure Bound tour of presenting workshops in a bunch of places across the US, we had such a great time chatting and vibing that I’m sure you will enjoy it even though The Pleasure Bound Tour, may sadly be over or almost over by the time you hear this.

But we go on to discuss some of the many classes she offers, a little bit about her Pro Domme work, and more!

We talk about:
Sissyfication, why some trans people don’t approve of it
Boot Blacking, and the love of leather
Hucow play, which has lots of intricacies and is something I didn’t even know existed
Creating Community
Accessibility
The epidemic of loneliness affecting people, especially cis men
Professional Domination

To learn more about Lady V please visit her webpage:
https://ladyvivus.com/
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