T&a Talk Sex

T&A talk with Melinda Penny Washington, a registered dietician, about her jourey from a successful but sick sales rep to a happy, healthy and whole person by changing her diet.  Hear Melinda talk about the importance of a healthy diet for our hormones and sexuality and her discovery of the magic, and science, of Essential Oils.  No, they arent's just natural perfumes... each has a scientific affect on the body, mind, and emotions.  Hear about how they work, how to detect quality and which ones turned Melinda into a sensual goddess.   Young Living Essential Oils: https://www.youngliving.com/en_US Melinda's company - Healthy Balance 3:  http://healthybalance3.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Healthy-Balance-3/178969952859?sk=info&tab=page_info  

'A' gets seduced... FOR REAL.  Hear A's recent revelation about being charmed and seduced and the cultural belief that kept her from embracing it when T&A discuss modern dating and the lost importance of seduction in courtship.  What is at the core of seduction? Is it really necessary any more and please don't get tricked by fake seduction.      

You've heard all the crazy sex stories at Burning Man from orgies, insta-stranger sex and all the kink ... but what is it REALLY like at Burning Man?  T&A talk with 10- year Burning Man Veteran and film maker, Gina Levy (www.GinaLevy.com) along with two-time Burner and comedian, Madison Shepard (@MadisonShepard) about the history and inside scoop on what's really going on, and why Burning Man is for everyone.  Yes, even you. An inside look into the sexual culture of the Burning Man Festival.

T&A talk with Andrew McGregor, international writer and humanitarian, about his experience in the dating and mating game durring his extensive stays in countries all over the world, including Japan, Kenya, the Netherlands, Europe (and many more!) and how it all compares to relationships from his hometown country, America.  They talk about what he loves, hates and where Americans fall behind.  A fascinating and intelligent cross-cultural comparison from one of the most interesting men you'll ever meet, writer, humanitarian and founder of Chess-Boxing, he is also known by his fans and friends as King Drew- you'll have to listen in to hear that story:)   You can find his work at www.mightykingdrew.com  

T&A take a look at the CA Yes-Means-Yes Sexual Consent Law in this heated round table chat with actor Evan O'Brien and comedian Madison Shepard.  Listen in as they discuss why it's so necessary, but is the need for such a law the result of the discomfort American's have talking about sex?   And... is it really the best we can do to empower women?  

T&A discuss their recent adventures in navigating sexual openess when A shares her epiphany from Magic Mike XXL and her fears of being TOO sexually open (ehem, slutty) after an amazing sex body work session.  Meanwhile, T wonders if she's as open as she thought when a lover acuses her of being in her head.  Wha?? As the ladies are still recording in little closets around the country, please forgive the travel audio :)

**Sorry for the technical difficulties and 3 min of empty space!  HERE is the REAL episode:)  growing pains UGH. While 'T' is away and working it at a comedy fest, 'A' shares some 'strange', sex practices from around the world.  From ritual cheating to adolescent love huts to wife stealing, it all sounds kind of out there... but is it really?  Maybe there is more to learn from these 'backward' countries than we think?   

Happy 4th of July, dear Americans!  Did you know many states have antiquated sex laws still on the books? You could even be arrested for PDA in some states.  T reads a list of outrageous laws in each state of America with guest, Rena Hundert, comedian and character actress, chiming in with her thoughts and opinions on the matter.   Sadly, A is still away, supporting her family in a time of emergency.  We are sending her lots of love and support!  

T&A chat with Diego Wallraff, a Sexological bodyworker, who explains how breaking through your sexual barriers isn’t just about the orgasm. Plus, A meets her sexual match, the band ADAM’s new masturbation music video, and T’s busy mind dulls her orgasm – how do you keep THAT from happening?? Due to a family emergency, T&A are posting episode 11 of their podcast.  A sort of "rerun", except that, until now it's been unavailable! 

T attends her first 'FemDom' BDSM party and deals with the challenges of becoming a dominant female.  Hear what it's really like to be inside a BDSM 'Dungeon', who really attends these parties and why, and why T is going back for more!    Want to check one out for yourself? This is a good place to start www.fetlife.com    

People are baffled by Bruce Jenner's transition to Caitlyn, but are more people attracted to transgender than we think? T&A talk with comedian Christopher Corbin from Jane the Virgin on his recent coming out as 'transgender attracted' in an effort to understand the transgender community.

T&A examine the need for fidelity and explore when boundaries can hurt us and help us.  Plus A shares her experience with being the 'other woman' and the girls offer a new definition of fidelity in this fresh look at cheating. See Esther Perel's TED TALK here

T&A chat with Carol Reynolds, famed Body Dynamics coach to the actors, on her work in body awareness.  Hear how our posture and our bodies can be key to understanding our deepest hang-ups, including our sexuality!  Carol shares specific examples, and discusses the importance of awareness, how certain exercises can release lifelong-held emotions that hold us back in life, in relationships and in the bedroom. Find out more about her classes and body dynamics at T. Schreiber Studio or at Caymichael Patton Studio in New York City.

T&A host an all women’s round-table discussion with Carie Belin, nurse practitioner and creator of online magazine, The Valorist (http://www.valorist.com/),  and Melissa Macedo, actress, musician (https://m.soundcloud.com/musicmacedo), and creator of the live show, Dirty Talk (http://Www.worldkinensemble.com), on the real motivations for female-on-female cattiness and how this attitude towards our own sex may be holding women back in the workplace.  And If so, what on earth can we do about it?

T&A talk with co-author, Nikita Coulumbe, of The Demise of Guys (along with co-author, Dr. Philip Zimbardo out May 7th) and Keeley Rankin on what's really going on with young men today? How did they fall behind the curve? And what can we do for healthy development, both sexually and emotionally. Nikita and Keeley are co-creators of the blog, www.bettersexed.org, and chat with us about today's challenges for men. See Philip Zimbardo's TED TALK here: http://www.ted.com/talks/zimchallenge?language=en 

T&A talk with actor Luzer Twersky from the film 'Felix and Meira' about his life in the Hasidic Jewish community, why he left and his relationship to sexuality then and now.

Bonus Side Chat: T&A discuss Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer, and ponder what the decision to go transgender says about our culture and our societal pressures to identify as "male" or "female".  Traditional gender roles are blurring from the workplace to the home: is transgender a physical representation of that? We mention a great TED TALK: Norman Spack: How I Help Transgender Teens Become Who They Want to Be

T&A talk with Dan Ilic, investigative humorist & Senior Satire Producer at Al Jazeera America, and Stuart Campbell, screenwriter & actor,on the elements of control and surrender in relationship dynamics.  Do overly accomodating men kill our sex drive?  And in the modern day are we ok with women submitting and men dominating? Or is this oppressive?

T&A face their future as possible baby makers and open up with comedian Madison Shepard (@madisonshepard). As the birth rate declines in America, and European countries watch their populations dwindle, hear the fears, concerns, thoughts and desires of three women in America facing the choice of whether or not to have kids.

T&A talk with Lucky Mor, creator of F*ck, I love You, and filmmaker, Sean S. Bloch, on the Buddhist perspective of love and monogamy from Zen practitioner, Fabrizio Chiesa's new blog, A Buddhist’s Insights: Sustaining Love In Relationships, on the film Monogamish &... is how can sustained love be possible for me?