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Sassa first met Chef G on the internet, which is also where Chef G first saw Sassa’s NSFW posts. Over the past year, they’ve come to know their true selves through the digital work they do, whether it’s Twitch streaming or camming. They’ve also become close friends — even close enough to guess what the other might like in the bedroom. Who said you should never connect with strangers online?

Once you give a TED Talk on arousal and get your work name-dropped on the series Sex Education, you know you’re a bona fide sexpert. For Emily Nagoski, these are just a few of her many accolades, including hosting the new podcast Come As You Are from Pushkin. On this episode of Good Sex, Emily puts on her educator hat and doles out the wisdom she’s accrued over the years. Don’t know how to ask a partner for something you want in the bedroom? You will soon enough.

Ever wondered what the owners of a sex shop are like? Meet Jake and Lalani. They’ve owned For the Love of It for 14 years, and they’ve been a couple for even longer. They discuss their introduction to sex products, everything they’ve had to learn about the industry, and how customer interactions continue to spice up their lives. At the end of the day, though, they treat their store like any other mom-and-pop shop — they just also sell dildos.

Maude, a sexual wellness company and proud sponsor of Good Sex, is committed to inclusivity. Founder Éva Goicochea and her team design multipurpose, un-gendered products, but their mission doesn’t stop there. In this episode, Éva gives us an exclusive look at her favorite products and what to consider when picking out a device. Plus, she tells the story of how it all started in her home state of New Mexico, where she first noticed a profound lack of sexual education. Sexual wellness is for everyone, and Maude believes that the way we explain, enhance, and experience it should be, too.

Lindsey and Melissa first became besties after a nice-ass compliment. Now, they share everything with each other — including a house with Lindsey’s fiancé. Talking with Melissa about everything from play parties to the best time of day for sex, Lindsey picks up where her Clit Talk co-hosts Madison and Katie left off.

Fan favorites Maria and Saga from Season 3 are back to catch us up on their sexploits from the past year. They give a rare, first-hand account of what it’s like to be a guest on the show — how it brought them closer together and unlocked new aspects of their relationship. Now, even when the hectic realities of parenting and everyday life get in the way, they make it a priority to find time for intimacy. And sometimes that means sneaking off to a hotel during a family vacation.

The artist Mimi Zhu explores what it means to heal from sexual trauma in their new book, Be Not Afraid of Love, the October pick for Lemonada’s book club with Penguin Random House. On this episode of Good Sex, Mimi...

Madison and Katie’s friendship bridges lots of differences — like their views on non-monogamy and what their husbands like in the bedroom. For this episode of Good Sex, Katie gets curious about her friend’s (famous) new lover, and Madison has...

Ever had butt stuff be off limits for years? Veronica Garza knows the feeling. Through her stand-up, self-reflection, and sex life, the Brooklyn-based comedian navigates challenges big and small, all while answering the questions she’s spent years asking. How did...

Goody Howard and Adam Maurer are sex-positive therapists who know all the “ins-and-outs” of the industry and aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. They talk about unpacking sexism and privilege in the bedroom, why there’s no such thing...