Stereo-typed

April is STD Awareness month. Jenelle Marie Pierce, founder of The STD Project, joins Camille to discuss STDs, STIs, stigma and stereotypes. http://www.thestdproject.com/For more information on the episode and to enter the contest to win your own stuffed gonorrhoea microbe, visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode21/.

Don Wright, Founder and Executive Director of BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, joined me to discuss some of the misconceptions surrounding sexual abuse of boys and men, including some of the causes of shame, confusion and guilt that may prevent someone from reporting their assault or seeking help. We also discussed the scarcity of programs that are dedicated to male survivors.For more information, as well as links to the BCSMSSA website, visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode20/

Ethicist Brian D. Earp joins us to talk about the medicalization of love - love drugs, as well as anti-love drugs. Is it possible? If so, should we?For more information about the topic and guest, please visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode19/

Is romantic love a biological function brought on by millennia of evolutionary change? Or, is it a product of social construction? Maybe it is a bit of both? Carrie Jenkins, philosopher and professor at UBC will be joining AuntieSocial to have a metaphysical discussion about just what this romantic love thing is … and what it could be.For more information about Carrie Jenkins and the topic of Episode 18, visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode18/

Sex and depression are two taboo subjects. We need to talk about them, especially where they intersect.Depression affects many of us. And, it could affect our sex lives in a variety of ways. If you have "sexual side effects" due to depression, know that you are not alone.JoEllen Notte joins me to talk about her research into sex and depression. You can read more about her, including her writings about this topic on her award winning website, http://www.redheadbedhead.com/For more information about this topic and JoEllen Notte, please visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode17/

I had the opportunity to speak with Galen Fous MTP (twice) about his book, Decoding Your Kink, and how to release your sexual creature from the bonds of shame and fear.We had to abort the live broadcast due to internet issues. We connected again and recorded our discussion, which is available here.You can read more about Galen Fous (and take his "Discovering your Personal Erotic Myth" survey) at http://www.galenfous.com/A more extensive biography and show description is available at www.stereo-typed.com/episode16/Thank you for your patience. Please visit the Stereo-Typed Patreon page at www.patreon.com/stereotyped/ to join my Sugar Daddy Collective.

There's an app for that!In this episode, we explore the intersection of advanced technology and sexual experience. We will discuss what is meant by "digisexuality" and what some of the potential implications are on how we relate to one another.My guest is Dr. Neil McArthur, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba. For more information on the topic, please visit the episode page at http://www.stereo-typed.com/ep15/If you like this show and want to support its ongoing development and research, please visit the campaign at http://www.patreon.com/stereotyped/

I received an email from someone advising me that I should not be talking about politics on social media because I am a "sex podcaster". I really do not understand that rationale. I am a human who is concerned with the political atmosphere around me, nationally and globally. I have every right to speak about politics. And, I have a platform available to me. I have never been apolitical. If they, as they say, have been following me on FetLife, they know full well that I write about politics. If they are a listener of this show, they know that politics is one of the areas that I will address and have addressed.This is my call to action. Become active. Become involved. Let your voice be heard and stand against those who wish to restrict our rights and freedoms.I mention some links in my political rant. Instead of listing them all here, I have added them to my "Statement on Politics" on the show's blog.http://www.stereo-typed.com/statement-on-politics/

What is pornography? There is a lot of talk about its effects on individuals and society, but what exactly makes something pornographic?In this episode, Dr. Taylor Kohut joins AuntieSocial to discuss the Porn Genome Project, which sets out to answer that question. For additional information please visit:http://www.stereo-typed.com/ep14/Porn Genome Project on Indiegogohttp://www.indiegogo.com/projects/porn-genome-project-app-science#/Stereo-Typed on Patreonhttp://www.patreon.com/stereotyped

In this episode, we will be having a philosophical discussion. We will talk about the existing negotiation frameworks, or mottos, and explore the 4C's, which I believe covers all of the areas that we, as BDSM practitioners, need to consider when negotiating BDSM play and relationships ... Caring, Communication, Consent and Caution.Joining me is Emily Prior, one of the co-authors of the paper entitled "From "SSC" and "RACK" to the "4Cs": Introducing a new Framework for Negotiating BDSM Participation."Guest Bio:Emily Prior is the Executive Director of the Center for Positive Sexuality. Since 1996, she has been teaching formal and informal classes about a variety of sexuality-related topics, including BDSM lifestyle, Polyamory lifestyle, Gender, Introductory and Advanced Human Sexuality Courses for Psychology and Sociology departments at universities, Teen sexuality topics for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and others. Emily has studied human sexuality and gender topics from a variety of perspectives, includi

Full Title: Purposeful Pain: A Comparison of BDSM Participants and Individuals who Engage in Non-Suicidal Self-InjuryAnyone who engages in consensual masochism has probably encountered someone with the bias that those of us who enjoy receiving pain are actually engaging in self-harm by proxy, or that we are reenacting some sort of trauma from our past. This may be true for some people, but as a masochist who has a history of non-suicidal self-injury and childhood (physical) abuse, I know that what motivates me to engage in masochistic activities differs from why I engage in self-injury. I do not engage in BDSM because I am trying to overcome a past trauma, or harbour some latent desire to be abused.I know that what I experience when I am cuffed to a cross is not the same as when I scratch (my NSSI behaviour of compulsion). My mental state is very different when I engage in either activity. However, the association between BDSM masochistic interest and non-suicidal self-injury exists and it is still someth

It sounds like the motto of a masochistic, service-oriented, submissive, doesn't it? And, it could very well be, but it isn't what we'll be talking about on Episode 11 of Stereo-typed. I'll be talking about charity … and to representatives of a charity that is well known on FetLife.On Wednesday, November 30th, I will be talking to the co-founders of a registered charity that raises funds to support animal causes (our original furry friends), through innovative means, such as an on-line auction with kinky items donated by members of our local and on-line communities.  For the purposes of this show, we will be calling them "Kinksters for Critters" (KfC) (more on that later).  If you are a member of FetLife, you can visit their profile (in the links below).Why am I doing an episode on KfC? What does that have to do with stereotypes or assumptions or anything else that is related to this show? Well, I can give you a number of reasons … and they might go as follows:1.Our money is perceived as dirty, or less green,

NOTE: The audio file has been fixed. I rerecorded the missing piece and stitched them together.If you have spent more than an hour, hell a few minutes, on an adult forum, such as FetLife, Adult Friend Finder, or even Fabswingers, you have seen the warning. One variation reads as follows:> WARNING: To Sydney University and any other institutions or individuals using this site or any of its associated sites for studies or projects - YOU DO NOT have permission to use any of my profile or pictures in any form or forum both current and future. If you have or do, it will be considered a serious violation of my privacy and will be subject to legal ramifications. (I suggest the rest of you post this notice.)This *warning* has always given me a chuckle. In some cases, when there was very little else on a profile, seeing it there was enough to move my interest elsewhere. Mainly because it is a silly disclaimer that carries absolutely zero weight. I'm a curious sort. You probably know that about me. So ... I dec

Porn Wars; or, The Politics of PornI have been thinking a lot about pornography lately. It isn't just the warm & wet-inducing thoughts. Sadly, I have fallen down a deep hole that is the Politics of Porn. It is hard not to when my social media feeds have been inundated with writings about "porn addiction" and "public health crisis" and the upcoming California vote on Prop 60.I'm sure that I am not the only one who occasionally enjoys a bit of porn to get the juices flowing. But, to me, the adult entertainment industry is more than merely a graphic representation of sex for the purposes of causing arousal. Porn, both written and visual, helped me understand my interests. It gave me a sense that what I was feeling, that what I believed about myself wasn't all that unusual. It is art. It is sexual expression, and as such, I believe that it should be protected, just like any other form of expression or speech.The porn industry has changed over the years, but one thing that it always did (whether it was

Long Title: Dancing with your Shadow; Fantasy, Reality and points in betweenIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Michael Aaron, author of the up-coming book, Modern Sexuality: The Truth About Sex and Relationships to talk about sexual fantasies and our shadow self.This episode will be all about fantasies … where the hell do our sexual predilections come from? When and how do we bring some of them into reality? Or, should we should be actualizing that dark idea at all? We will discuss normativity, overcoming social shame and what the Mental Health Bible (The DSM 5) says about being a sick fucker. We will also be talking about his up-coming book, which is due to hit bookstores on October 16th. (It is available for pre-order now).I had the opportunity to read an ARC (Advance Reading Copy) of the book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It explores the history of sexual oppression and the science of sexuality, with the goal of aiding his readers to overcome the shame that is often associated with having an alternat

I interview Crazy Heart and talk about his decision to become trans and what the future might bring for her. Crazy Heart also goes by the female name of Brooklynn

Imagine, if you will, that you are planning on having a scene with someone. What elements are you considering? Your toys? Your techniques? Where and when? Perhaps, you are contemplating adding psychological elements to your play. These are all important considerations, but they are merely the mechanics.Tonight, I am joined by Anton Fulmen (Sharp|Edges on FetLife). Together, we will explore how you can craft a memorable experience by telling a story through your play. After all, it is called a scene for a reason.Guest Bio:Anton Fulmen is a kink and sexuality educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. He teaches human sexuality as a member of the San Francisco Sex Information training staff, is an officer of the Society of Janus, and leads workshops on D/s and consent. He is the author of The Heart of Dominance, a guide to practicing consensual dominance. He can be reached through FetLife, Facebook, or his blog, Consensual Dominance.Sharp|Edges (FetLife):https://fetlife.com/users/34547The Heart of Dominance (Face

This episode has nothing to do with BDSM. It was inspired by recent events involving individuals in the Toronto, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta scenes, but there is nothing kinky about the allegations. The accusations are of a heinous abuse of power and exploitation of individuals who cannot consent. One thing that sets what we do apart from abuse is consent. So, if the allegations are true, kink isn't a factor. While some may believe that this is an isolated matter, it is not. People want to believe that it cannot happen to them, in their communities, or involving people they know. I certainly never thought that anything of this magnitude would hit so close to home. But child pornography rings and gruesome murders aren't the only things that can shake our faith in humanity. Murder, rape, exploitation and abuse are all deeds that humans are capable of, and where there are humans, there is a chance that your life may be affected.The details of the crime are not the subject matter of this episode. The g

I first discovered Justin when his blog was showcased as the sex blogger of the month for June 2016 by Kinkly.com (they have also showcased The People of Kink as a top sex podcast). The first post that caught my eye was the video log shown below. If you watch it, you will immediately understand why I wanted to get to know him … and why I think you should get to know him as well.Justin is a blogger/vlogger (from the UK) on all things related to sex. He is also a writer of smut (something I know a thing or two about). We will be talking about how to do "real BDSM", how he got into blogging/vlogging, and that dirty job that someone has to do … sex toy reviews. We will also talk about why he started recording what he knows about sex.You can find his posts, videos and reviews on his website: http://www.justindecerous.com/

Listeners in the Ontario kink scene are probably aware that this past weekend was one of our major camping events. I returned home late yesterday afternoon and am experiencing what I call "camp brain" (That feeling when you forgot to bring your mental faculties home after vacation). This week's episode is going to be a little bit different … more laid-back, less research-based.I am going to call this "Grab Bag". A few loosely connected topics, strung together in a conversational format. And what better topic to start with than kinky camping? I will be joined by PreacherBear and have told Crazy_Heart he can chime in if/when he wishes. We will be talking about various aspects of kink events, including the pros & cons, as well as some of the unsexy behind the scene considerations that organizers need to address in order to put on those lovely nights of kink and debauchery. Oh, and those pesky rules … why do we need all those freedom limiting rules?