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Ep 537: Exploring Sexuality through Kinky Animation and Sex Education with a Strong Focus on Safe Practices in Intimate Relationships with Emily Blake, in an animated series for adults called "Welcome to Kinkyville". Join Ruan Willow in this enlightening episode as she chats with Emily Blake, a talented writer, producer, and "nerd" who is venturing into the world of animation with her project, "Welcome to Kinkyville" (watch the pilot https://youtu.be/_rT6zd_Fg4I?si=x5S5NM8tn_b-9XPv on the PewPewPew Productions channel on YouTube).

Emily shares her journey of discovering her kinky side post-divorce, and how her experiences led her to create an educational, yet entertaining, animated series aimed at demystifying kink for newcomers.

Emily discusses the importance of safe and consensual practices in the kink community, and how "Welcome to Kinkyville" serves as a resource for those curious about exploring their desires safely. Inspired by shows like "Adam Ruins Everything," the animated series aims to educate viewers with humor and warmth, making kink approachable and less intimidating.

Dive into the creative process behind the animation, the challenges of crowdfunding, and the importance of accurate representation in kink education.
Whether you're a seasoned kinkster or just curious, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining, shedding light on the complexities and joys of kink through the lens of animation.

Other topics: sexual health, sexual wellness, mental health, self help, self care.

00:01:53 " Kinkyville is an animated series aimed at new kinkers
00:05:36 " Adam Ruin's Everything" teaches people how to kink safely
00:07:58 " You say you used a Colombian animation studio for the animation
00:17:42 " First of all, you don't want it to be wrong
00:21:05 " Did the animators completely create what you look like
00:22:50 " We're trying to get the word out about this project
00:29:06 " I think we need to encourage people more to do solo play
00:37:38 " People need to also learn about abusive relationships and what that entails
00:41:25 " How about we talk about your favorite kinks that you would love to incorporate
00:46:52 " So do you have any like, kinky stories you like to share
00:51:22 " As long as both people are ok with it, it's ok
00:54:38 " We need to talk more about sex
00:58:53 " Emily Blake says Netflix is very sex positive
01:09:08 " People are hearing good things about sex because I'm very sex positive
01:10:36 " If you decide to crowdfund something, make sure all your rewards are easy
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Connect with Emily
https://www.welcometokinkyville.com/
https://bsky.app/profile/emilyblake.bsky.social

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Season 4, Episode 536: BDSM Choking Climax on the Train Erotica Excerpt Alec Lake from the charity anthology fiction book Not So Guilty Pleasures: 45+ Filthy Stories for a Cause, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN FOR HELP WITH HURRICANE RELIEF https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/charityanthology
(any money made from my affiliate link usage to buy the anthology will also be donated to the same charity). It is also in Kindle Unlimited (for a limited time).

Anthology Blurb: We've got a smorgasbord of steamy delights that'll make your toes curl and your cheeks flush. From forbidden fruit to second helpings of love, we've got more flavors than your local ice cream shop - and trust us, you'll want to sample them all. Whether you like your romance sweet and subtle or hot enough to set off smoke alarms, we've got a story to tickle your fancy (and maybe a few other places).

So go ahead, indulge in these not-so-guilty pleasures. After all, it's for charity - you're practically a saint!

Not-So-Guilty Pleasures is a charity anthology benefiting World Central Kitchen (for help with the hurricane relief).

More about the author Alec Lake: Alec Lake writes dominant women and horny hotwives while showing the men who love them. Matt Lake writes stories that explore the freeuse kink, usually with a normal person being thrown into an unusual situation.

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Exercise your sexuality daily! Sexual health is mental health! Marinate in your sexuality daily and enjoy your relationships, cherish them!

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Season 4, Episode 535: Queer Erotica and Drag: Embracing Spicy Art Forms with Titus Androgynous. Join Ruan Willow in this captivating episode as she dives into the world of queer erotica and performance art with the talented Titus Androgynous. Titus, a transmasculine, non-binary writer and performer from Toronto, Canada, shares their journey through various art forms, including burlesque, drag, and erotica writing. With works featured in acclaimed publications like Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year and Listen to Your Skin, Titus brings a unique perspective on gender, sexuality, and the art of performance.
In this episode, Titus discusses the intersection of gender performance and erotic storytelling, exploring how embracing different gender expressions can be both freeing and empowering. They share their experiences as a drag king and the challenges of leaning into sexiness on stage. Titus also reads their story "Demon Lover," a poignant tale that intertwines themes of mental health, anxiety, and sensuality.

Quote from Titus Androgynous: "No one was going to take me seriously until I took myself seriously."

Guest Bio: Titus Androgynous (they/them) is a transmasc nonbinary writer and performer from Toronto, Canada. Their queer erotica has been included in several publications including Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6; Listen to Your Skin: An Anthology of Queer and Self-Love; and I Write the Body: Queer and Trans Kink, Desire and Defiance. Titus has performed and created pieces in genres including burlesque, sketch comedy, clown and Shakespeare. They have been performing nationally and internationally as a drag king since 2013. Titus is one of the founding authors of Theo Reads, the newest and best place to read spicy stories online.

Book: (affiliate link, podcast may earn a commission)
Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6 https://amzn.to/3CHdrRi

00:01:30 " You're also a singer and an actor and you do spicy art forms
00:02:28 " we can talk about gender and performance
00:09:06 " You know that some people will be reading these stories as a form of sexual play
00:10:55 " Is there really a difference between drag and burlesque
00:14:38 " I'm going back a bit about gender and Gender performance
00:19:34 " There's no room for improv in burlesque because you're working with music
00:20:25 " For the writing you really have to trust yourself. For the presentation you have to wait
00:21:55 " A lot of fiction focuses on that young age and the newness of that
00:25:42 " Would you be willing to read something for us? Absolutely. So this is a piece that will be available on Theo Reads
00:42:49 " When you sit down to write something, what's the first thing that grips you
00:44:05 " Do you consider yourself more of a pantser or a plotter
00:49:20 " Community involvement versus watching with someone else and watching their reactions
00:54:31 " How many times do male authors get sold compared to female authors
00:56:42 " Theo Reads
01:01:26 " People are judging those books by their cover, right
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