My wife isn’t interested in kink; what do I do?

Have you ever wondered: "Am I the only one who wants this?" This episode we explore that question. When you crave things that don’t fit in the tidy boxes men are taught their sexuality should come in, what do you do? Ask us! And, you did. This episode will help you realize you are far from alone.

Is erotica "lesser" writing? We don't think so — and neither does our guest, Allison Whaley, CEO of Bothered Stories. We talk about the craft and business of literary erotica: what separates smart smut from mere explicit content and why fiction lives in the imagination in a way video never can. We get into the good stuff: the long tradition of dismissing erotic literature or punishing authors and readers of spicy stories. For example, Penguin Books literally went on trial in 1960 for publishing Lady Chatterley's Lover. Wait until you hear the numbers for romance novels. TLDR romance props up the entire publishing industry yet considered inferior to “real” literature. Why?

What makes a successful tech executive walk away from the startup world to build… an erotica platform? This week, we talked with Allison Whaley, CEO of Bothered Stories, your destination for well-written smut. Allison shares what "taking desire seriously" actually means, and why the smartest smut is the smut that respects your brain as much as your body. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an erotica lover, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes of an adult-adjacent brand, this conversation will “bother” you in all the right ways.

In BDSM, being collared is a big deal. Two Femdoms share what collaring really involves: the emotions, the rituals, the commitment and what actually changes once it’s on. If you are a submissive who wants to be collared, this episode answers questions you might not even think to ask.

We love our listeners! In this episode, we share our sessions with two committed couples looking to expand their intimacy. First, we help a long-term married couple transition from educational research to actionable, real-life power exchange. We help them navigate boundaries, mutual respect and aftercare. Then, we explore how a long-distance couple transitioning to living together uses delayed gratification and control dynamics to keep their unique spark alive. Discover the emotional vulnerability, honesty, and joy that builds a relationship both inside and outside the bedroom.