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Sex Positive Parenting Is More Than Possible
If you're a parent & you listen to one Cult of Gracie radio show this year (and I don't know why you'd limit yourself to just one!), it should be this one: This Wednesday (November 12, from 9 to 10 PM Central time), the lovely Dr. Jane Vargas, of PantyMistress.com, returns to Cult of Gracie Radio with her sex positive feminist daughters, Rebecca of Porn Perspectives and Rachel aka the Pop Feminist. You can read more at Sex-Kitten. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Feminist, Gender, Sex, Shrine, Women
Post Election Night Notes
Who's All Joining The Cult This Fall?
Dr. Jane Vargas (of PantyMistress.com, X-traordinary Talk, and JaneVargas.com) was my very first Cult of Gracie guest. Jane rejoins The Cult this fall to discuss cross-dressing (CD) and so much more. On October 29: Jane and I will discuss what being a cross dresser means (and what it doesn't), distinctions between lingerie fetishists and cross dressers, women's responses to CD, & how CD men cope with self-image. On November 5: Jane on women and the underused but very powerful sexual expression of tease. (Don't forget to bring a mirror and wear your own slip, bra & panties to 'class' so you can practice *wink*) On November 12: Jane returns with her daughters, Rebecca of www.pornperspectives.com and Rachel aka the Pop Feminist, to discuss raising intelligent, sex positive feminist, daughters. Her daughters will not sit idly by; they'll dish on the flip-side ~ growing up with Jane as a mom! All shows are Wednesdays, from 9 to 10 PM Central time. UPDATE: Our apologies for the technical difficulties with tonight's (10/28/08) Cult of Gracie show with Dr. Jane Vargas. The show started late and I know that many of you were not able to get through on the air.
We will continue the cross dressing discussion with Jane next Wednesday, 11/05/08, a half hour earlier to try to accommodate you all. The show will begin at 8:30 pm central (9:30 pm eastern).
In attempts to alleviate any potential problems, please listen to the show, sign into chat, and await the announcement that the lines are open before calling in.
Again, we are very sorry for the issues with the show and hope you'll return next week to listen to & speak with Jane & I.
With much affection,
GracieLabels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Feminist, Gender, Sex, Shrine, Women
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-10-19 [del.icio.us] Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Cult Of Gracie: And Religion Taketh
Nearly 1/3 of those talking to their clergy have their diagnosed mental illness dismissed with a wave of the hand. No, that's not quite true... They are first told the medical diagnosis is wrong, then judged for "a personal sin, lack of faith or demonic involvement", and lastly told to say "Hail Mary" so many times, attend religious services more often, submit to the cat-o-nine tails, or otherwise participate in some ritual. Anyone else feel like comparing today's clergy to B-movie witch doctors? - Cult Of Gracie: Religion Giveth, To Believers. Sorta.
Researchers also found that religiosity doesn't have the same effect on use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin. If marijuana and drinking are seen as 'grey areas', the 'black' areas of more hardcore drugs are, interestingly enough, little impacted by one's personal connection to their deity. - Erotica By Jeremy Edwards: "Vivian's Checklist" - Sex~Kitten.net
Vivian's favorite foreplay routine is as titillating for her lover as it is for her. - Erotica Anthologies Combine Self-Love & Love Of Mankind - Sex~Kitten.net
Talking with Alessia Brio about the sexy humanitarian effort Coming Together, the series of erotica anthologies which raises funds along with libidos. - Silent-Porn-Star: Vintage Domestic Violence S&P Shakers Really Shake Me Up
We're concerned (yet again) with a bare breast but not the violence -- even when the violence has severed a breast. | Labels: Books, Delicious Links, Religion, Sex, Violence
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-10-15 [del.icio.us] Posted: 16 Oct 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Some Cities Will Be Safer in a Recession - BusinessWeek
Other local economies, those dominated by stable industries, could be relatively well-cushioned. BusinessWeek.com worked with data from PolicyMap.com, a demographics and data site run by Philadelphia's Reinvestment Fund, to identify the best places to live during a recession. We looked at places where large portions of the population worked in anticyclical industries such as government, health care, education, agriculture, and legal services. - Blog Action Day: Poverty & Choice - Sex~Kitten.net
Poverty is more than an economic line, it's a barrier to choice. And what's worse, at the root of all this evil is the false preaching & mean-spirited perpetuation of the stereotype that all poor women are dumb, loose, and morally bankrupt. No one can pretend they do not know the realties of being pregnant here in the US. No one can feign ignorance to the ties between parenting and poverty. Yet they willingly turn their blind-eyes, let moral-deafness protect their delicate ears, and continue to abuse the poor women and families of this country. - Fetish! Erotic Fiction By John Gordon - Sex~Kitten.net
It is the mid-1960s and London is beginning to swing. Young Danny make a sudden and seemingly crazy decision to follow two very beautiful young women, drawn irresistibly by their very high, black leather boots and stunning looks! Soon he is welcomed enthusiastically into a deliciously uninhibited, shameless world. His fantasies about 'boots, leather, discipline' (and much else besides) become a thrilling reality topped with lashings of whipped cream. - Lingerie Games - Sex~Kitten.net
A Slip of a Girl educates us about the entertainment value of tap pants. | Labels: Delicious Links, Feminist, Politics, Sex, Women
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-10-08 [del.icio.us] Posted: 09 Oct 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Hooker raped and robbed - by justice system? « Bound, Not Gagged
A DEFENDANT accused of forcing a prostitute at gunpoint to have sex with him and three other men got lucky, so to speak, last week. A Philadelphia judge dropped all sex and assault charges at his preliminary hearing. Municipal Judge Teresa Carr Deni instead held the defendant on the bizarre charge of armed robbery for - get this - "theft of services." - Being Amber Rhea » Blog Archive » New media filling the void, for passion and (maybe, sometimes) profit
this is where new media comes in and fills the void. No use waiting for mainstream media to get on the bandwagon and catch up; we all know how long THAT takes, if it ever happens at all. Instead, we can use the tools that are now available to us to get accurate information out there quickly, in our own voices, unpolluted by editors who are "uncomfortable" with certain topics or downright ignorant, and reach people who otherwise might not be reached (and they will have a voice, as well!). | Labels: Delicious Links, Human Rights, Media, Sex, Sex Work, Violence, Women
Callie Simms Joins The Cult
Wednesday, October 8th, Callie Simms joins the cult. Callie holds a Masters degree in marketing with a concentration in writing from Northwestern University & owns CS Entertainment, an adult industry writing services firm. Her written works have appeared in Spread and Slate Magazines; film and television credits include head writer for an erotic film studio as well as writing for mainstream television. Join us on Cult of Gracie Radio from 9-10 PM (Central) on October 8th, as we dish mainstream and adult marketing, culture, gender and the many hats we wear. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gender, Sex, Shrine, Women
Feminist Carnival of Sexual Freedom and Autonomy
Special XXBN Show Tonight
Amber Rhea Joins The Cult
On Wednesday I'll be chatting with the pole dancing, sex positive feminist with a Bachelor's degree in linguistics and a Master's degree in internet technology ~ Amber Rhea. Amber is also co-founder of the Georgia Podcast Network, co-host of the award-winning podcast Mostly ITP (which focuses on people and issues in Atlanta), main organizer of PodCamp Atlanta 2007, & organizer of Sex 2.0, an 'unconference' focused on the intersection of social media, feminism, and sexuality. One of the things that impresses me most about Amber is that she gets sex work ~ despite never having worked 'the game', despite being 'young' and not a crone. She truly has wisdom beyond her years. You can join the raunchy-fun and the ranty-goodness on Cult of Gracie Radio at 9 p.m. central ~ listen live, hang out in the chat room, and call in at 646.200.3136. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Election, Feminist, Gender, Media, Politics, Sex, Sex Work, Shrine, Women
Holy Bobobos, Dr. Susan Block Joins The Cult!
 Tonight on Cult of Gracie Radio, Dr. Susan Block, sex educator, cable TV host and author, discusses what we can learn from bonobos, the chimps who have a matriarchal culture and are recognized to have sex play a prominent role in their society. Bonobos also display compassion, empathy, kindness, patience, sensitivity, and altruism. We humans could should learn a lot from these apes so closely related to us. About Suzy: A familiar face on HBO's late-night programming through her #1 Nielsen-rated specials, Radio Sex TV with Dr. Susan Block as well as her episodes on Real Sex, she's not only an educated sexologist, but a hot chick with a grand sense of humor to boot. Listen to the show live here ~ and don't forget to call in! Labels: Apes, Bonobos, Cult of Gracie Radio, Sex, Shrine, Women
Delicious Links (Catching Up)
Jeremy Edwards Joins The Cult
This week's Cult of Gracie Radio has the wildly talented (and mildly mad) Jeremy Edwards to discuss not only his own written erotic works, but the Ultimate Burlesque anthology. The Ultimate Burlesque anthology, edited by Alyson Fixter & Emily Dubberley, is the teaserotic September release (published by Xcite Books) that is part of Burlesque Against Breast Cancer. Proceeds from the book will help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. To tempt you into purchasing, Jeremy will be reading an excerpt from Laura The Laugher, his contribution to the book, live on the air! While the stories in the anthology do more than tease, the part Jeremy will be reading will be teasing, tempting, and fun, but not explicit ~ just like burlesque. *wink* We hope this helps you support a great book ~ and for a great cause. So tune in to Cult of Gracie on XXBN, Wednesday night, August 27, at 9 PM (Central) for an hour long show. As always, you can join the fun by calling in at 1.646.200.3136. Labels: Books, Consumerism, Cult of Gracie Radio, Health, Sex, Women
Shon Richards Joins The Cult Tonight
Tonight at 9 pm (central), on Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie Passette talks with erotica author, smut collector, charming cad, & intriguing rogue, Shon Richards. Factory worker by night, erotica author by day, Shon Richards has described himself as "a strange, tortured soul." Typically his adult stories combine use sensitivity & romance to deal with tough relationship issues ~ and of course, everyone screws like banshees too. Isn't that how we all solve our tough relationship issues? In fact, it might very well be banshees ~ or vampires, ninjas, or industrial espionage agents ~ screwing their way to relationship bliss in Richards' stories. Just as long as those females wear spandex. Or leather. Or chain mail. Some sort of kitschy erotic garb straight out of male (and female) fantasies. Because that's partly what erotica is about, the escapist stuff. If we wanted to just read about relationship issues we'd get Mars & Venus or some Dr. Phil article in O; but we want erotica to be at least partly fantasy. It's through the combination of fantasy adventure and human emotion that we find ourselves getting our lust-thang on. At least that's my take on it. We'll have to see if Shon Richards agrees. You can add your two cents to the discussion too. Just call in during the show at 1.646.200.3136. After the show, you can also download the podcast here. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Sex
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-08-17 [del.icio.us] Posted: 18 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Scobleizer — Tech geek blogger » Blog Archive What do the freaking tech bloggers want? «
Over the past few days there's been a consternation about the future of PR. Mostly based on my rant about PR the other day and how it's so refreshing to hear about a new company from its users first, especially when those users are very excited about the product. - One Life, Take Two
Jefferson—blogger, educator, and dear friend to so many of us—is at this moment fighting a court battle with his ex-wife, who is seeking full custody of their three children. Jefferson's love for his children has been well-documented on his blog One Life, Take Two for years. His ex-wife has stated in court that he is a "great" father who loves his children. However, among her claims is that his bisexuality makes him an unfit parent. - MotherhoodMetamorphosis: Sex Ed - From The Kid
Hands on her hips, she turned to me and said, "I just don't understand why they have to put the fur there." | Labels: Delicious Links, Sex, Sex Work
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-08-15 [del.icio.us] Posted: 16 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Marketing Whore - The Assumptions About Links & Comments
Me on Jonathan Morrow's Copyblogger post Why No One Links to Your Best Posts (And What to Do About It). "it is more than misleading, it's based on assumptions that could cost you." - Diane Francis: Female Gymnastics Is Always About Child Abuse
All females who eventually become world-class gymnasts have been exploited while they are children. I think that competitive female gymnastics is really child abuse and the practice goes on in every country in the world. This is because, for females, developing Gold Medal skills is a race against puberty. - Carnival of the Liberals LXXI - Talking Points Edition
If the last eight years have taught us anything - a conclusion I assume, because the proof would be difficult - it's that, if your argument can't fit in one crawl of the Fox News ticker, or can't be said by Rush Limbaugh without him having to take a codeine break, it's too complex & elitist to be correct. Bringing liberalism to the masses, then, is this edition of Carnival of the Liberals: talking points edition, with each entry boiled into a sentence-sized blurb, for your mass consumption convenience! - Hillary PUMAs - Handmaidens of John McCain, or Weaponized Disappointment?
We hear Hillary-or-die movements defended on the grounds that men don't get women's issues. Rationally, it seems that, if women's issues are PUMAs' interest, doing anything to harm Barack Obama, even in the name of getting Hillary on the ticket, is the height of nearsightedness. - Larry Flynt: The Right to Be Left Alone Movie Details and Discussion at the Independent Film Channel - IFC.com
In a timely response to a current political situation where the fundamental civil rights of Americans are being contested, Joan Brooker-Marks's documentary offers an eye-opening overview of Huster publisher Larry Flynt's long-standing struggles to expand the parameters of free speech and expose the hypocrisy of this country's elected leaders. - 'Larry Flynt: The Right to Be Left Alone' - Los Angeles Times
With former Playboy philosopher Hugh Hefner having retired to be a bit player in a reality show about his girlfriends, Hustler Publisher Larry Flynt has become the de facto spokesman for politically progressive publishers of what may still be called "men's magazines." | Labels: Delicious Links, Politics, Sex, Women
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-08-14 [del.icio.us] Posted: 15 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Hey Blogger, Are You Ready for the Lawsuit? | Marketing Profs Daily Fix Blog
When a journalist takes on a company, brand, individual or other entity -- they are protected by the big media companies that employ them. Bloggers, not so much - MarketingProfs Knowledge Exchange : Ethics of blogging
My company just started a blog, and I found some issues to write about that I think are important to the industry. However, when I visited my competitor's websites to find more ideas I noticed some of their blogs aren't really what I think a blog would be. They are more like FAQ's pasted onto a blog. This got me thinking are there really any ethics or guidelines to blogging? - » legal part II - After Hours| random discourse from a retired escort
A certain type of man goes to a brothel. I haven't figured out their psychology yet. But most of them are indeed truckers or men of a lower class. At least at Bella's. It is probably different from brothel to brothel. - Death Before Tolerance or Equality
Perhaps we should instead adopt a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for bigots: no one will inquire about whether you are a bigot, but you also can't go around expressing bigotry. | Labels: Delicious Links, Media, Politics, Sex, Sex Work
Birth Control Is NOT Abortion, Assholes
Too lazy to type up more than this ~ and it will be cross-posted "everywhere" ~ but I just signed the emergency message to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, whose department is considering this stuoopid rule change and here's the quick cut & paste letter to forward: Subject: Contraception is abortion?
Hi,
I had to share something with you. Can you imagine living in a place where birth control is considered an "abortion" and health insurers won't cover it? Where even rape victims are denied emergency contraception?
It seems unbelievable, but the Bush Administration is quietly trying to redefine "abortion" to include birth control. The Houston Chronicle says this could wipe out dozens of state laws that protect women's reproductive freedom and protect rape victims. And this proposed "rule change" doesn't need congressional approval.
I just signed a message to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, whose department is considering this rule change, telling him: "Contraception is NOT abortion." Can you add your voice to this cause? Click here to sign the message: http://pol.moveon.org/contraception/?r_by=-9950595-JRzmsAx&rc=paste
Thanks!
Sign it, or suffer the horrors.Labels: Feminist, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Politics, Pop Culture Misogyny Report, Sex, Women
Nina Hartley Joins The Cult ~ Of Gracie
 This week, Wednesday, August 13th at 9 PM (central), on Cult of Gracie Radio I'm interviewing the lovely Nina Hartley. (If you know little about Hartley, you can get some basic info on her tremendous career here at the XXBN blog.) I'm a huge fan of Nina Hartley's ~ something she must know by now in the few telephone conversations we've had scheduling the show. I'm impressed with her valiant advocacy as a leader in the sex positivity movement. Her history as a sex positive feminist includes: * Founding the the Feminist Anti-Censorship Task Force, known as FACT. * Starting the Pink Ladies Social Club, a club which supports women (performers, writers, makeup artists, directors etc.) who works in the adult industry and works to fight the stereotype of female sex workers as bimbos &/or victims coerced by men into humiliating themselves. * Being a member of the Board of Directors for the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, an organization that works to advance sexual freedom as a fundamental human right by protecting and advancing freedom of speech and sexual expression), but with her wisdom in faith and religion. Hartley is also to be acknowledged for her wisdom in other areas, such as faith and religion. Here's a bit from Sheldon Ranz's interview with her in Shmate: A Magazine of Progressive Jewish Thought, Issue #22, Spring 1989, pp. 15 - 29. SHELDON: How do you feel today about being Jewish?
NINA: I feel very lucky. I believe very strongly in the heritage of Jews as educators. I feel very strongly of the fact that if it wasn't for the Jews, half the world would still be illiterate. Along with the Diaspora -- the spreading of Jews all over the world -- came the spreading of reading and writing all over the world. I'm extremely proud of my people's contribution to world knowledge. Certainly, the basis of Judaism, in questioning and analyzing, has stood well. I would like to know about Jewish religion as history....but as an atheist, I see no reason to practice any religion -- Judaism, Christianity, any religion -- because it is organized superstition and it certainly is the opiate of the masses. There's no doubt about that in my mind. As history, in the history of the world, Jewish history is very important. You can listen to the show live here. (If you missed the show, the same link will let you listen to the archived show & download the podcast.) As always, live on-air calls will be taken at 1.646.200.3136. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Feminist, History, Sex, Sex Work, Shrine, Women
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-08-08 [del.icio.us] Posted: 09 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT - NPR: Get My Vote
NPR and public media want to hear about the concerns and convictions that motivate you in this election. Politics, as we say, is personal. Tell us about the issues that have touched your life. - Silent-Porn-Star: On The Death Of Playgirl
Playgirl, it is rumored -- but not confirmed, officially bites the dust, or at least will have the sheet pulled over it's non-seeing eyes. - Silent-Porn-Star: Caught In A Net Of Irony
On the "seemingly strangeness of the fishnet being such a common prop throughout the years" ~ and irony in a vintage Figurette magazine. - Not Your Angel: Giving Out Candy
As I got older, I also started to notice the ways giving candy changed. - XXBN: The Monolith Of Alternative Media: Thoughts On Blogs & Blogging
Blog definitions; something I find both interesting and irrelevant. - Renegade Evolution: Well, this is why, or so I think...
"There's a supposition in that statement that one distinct event affects our life decisions. That statement is, at best, a narrow way of looking at our life choices." - Life of Brian Still Banned: Religion and censorship seem to go together like government and bureaucracy.
Everywhere you look, there are religious believers expressing greater offense and concern over material or behavior which they find blasphemous than over real human beings dying through starvation and disease, human suffering due to poverty, and so forth. - Caring for Your Introvert
Do you know someone who needs hours alone every day? Who loves quiet conversations about feelings or ideas, and can give a dynamite presentation to a big audience, but seems awkward in groups and maladroit at small talk? - Womanist Musings
So, if you happen to work in the sex-trade you are automatically a "bad person". Good to know, I'll keep that in mind when I try to ignore all the reasons why prostitutes are considered spoiled identities. | Labels: Delicious Links, Election, Religion, Sex, Sex Work, Women
Today's Delicious Links
| Links for 2008-08-07 [del.icio.us] Posted: 08 Aug 2008 12:00 AM CDT - Pocket-Book Perversion | ZenFetish
From the divinely depraved mind of Porn Person of Prurient Interests, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY features an introduction by none other than myself, as well as pictures of the captivating fetish model, Ms. Elle. - A Slip of a Girl: Claims Of Big Britches Make Me Post Big Bitches
recent Violet Blue "blog-troversy" in which BoingBoing removed/unpublished/deleted posts of Ms Blue's - Polyamorously Perverse: Viviane Should Know Better
I'm sure some of you will take the "anything goes, it's the Internet/sex" point of view, and others are possibly friends with Viviane. None of that changes the fact that appealing to this sort of thing is brushing perilously close to kiddie porn. - NPR: Public Media Serves Up Election Widgets For Bloggers
NPR and a group of our public media partners have created a variety of election-related widgets. - Diane Francis: Hillary's 2012 End Game: Part 2
Clearly, the Clintons are aiming for 2012. They began doing so when they turned nasty against Obama during the primary marathon. They are betting, and by so doing they are helping, McCain win a one-term presidency. - Internalizing the "Catfight" moniker
You are marginalizing yourself, women and mommybloggers when you buy into the trivialization of women's anger or disagreement or debate. - Uncool: Inconsistencies and Preconceptions
So, I believe that, contrary to some (dick head) arguments, being pro-pornography does not mean you are pro-child pornography. - From Del.icio.us to WordPress or Blogger: How to automatically post daily links | PaulSpoerry.com
submit all my links using del.icio.us and through some dark magic, have my links automatically posted on different blogs every night. - Techno @ VirtualCrux: How to enable del.icio.us daily blog posting to Blogger using FeedBurner
del.icio.us daily blog posting is not compatible with Blogger. Here's a solution to this problem using FeedBurner. | Labels: Delicious Links, Sex, Women
The Flag Is Nothing To Sniff At
Unless it's a flag used as a saddle by a naked model.  Peru wants to send Leysi Suarez to jail for up to four years for using Peru's flag as a saddle while she modeled "bareback" on a horse. The suggestive shot of Leysi Suarez, whose main job is dancing for the band Alma Bella, or Beautiful Soul, was splashed on the cover of DFarandula magazine and has caused a political uproar as Peru prepares to celebrate the 187th anniversary of its independence from Spain on Monday.
"These are patriotic symbols that demand total respect, and using them improperly requires punishment," Defense Minister Antero Flores told reporters. "This is an offense."
Flores has ordered a public prosecutor to take up the case and file charges.
Suarez said it was patriotic to pose for the photo.
"I haven't committed a crime. I love Peru and show it with my body and soul," the dancer said on RPP radio. I'm sure there'd be a line to sniff that flag. I'm wondering if the trial will include an OJ "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit" moment... I wonder if there's a porn website for that? Image via El Comercio. Labels: News Is Stranger Than Fiction, Politics, Sex, Women
Tom Paine & C. Join The Cult
I'd like to remind you that my guests this evening (Wednesday, July 23rd, at 9 PM central) on Cult of Gracie Radio are Tom Paine & C., the husband and wife behind Polyamorously Perverse fame. The couple amazes me with their discussion of the private & intimate details of their road of exploration & discovery ~ one which often exposes the unforeseen with brutal, if poetic, honesty. About Tom & C.: Tom Paine and his wife, who goes by the initial C., confronted the problem of a sex life that had gone flat by re-inventing themselves with an open relationship. They have explored swinging, polyamory and simply working on keeping themselves attractive to the other, with the result of a reborn sensuality that other couples would envy. Currently they play with a single woman they call the Strawberry Slut, but both have the option to see other people should the situation arise. Tom writes a blog called Polyamorously Perverse, and is currently exploring options for turning the blog's story into a book. You can listen live to the show here, and call in with your questions and comments at 1 (646) 200-3136. UPDATE: Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it) here. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Marriage, Sex
That Dame, Gloria Brame
I'm very excited to have Dr. Gloria Brame on Cult of Gracie Radio tomorrow, July 9th (at 9 P.M. central), on XXBN. About Gloria: Dr. Gloria G. Brame is a licensed clinical sexologist, a leading international authority on BDSM and fetish sex, and a long-time kinky person. You can find out more about Gloria at Sex-Kitten.net: Gloria Brame Discusses Sexual Freedom in America, BDSM in Film, as well as the review of her book. More information on Gloria is available at her website, GloriaBrame.com, and her blog, Inside the mind of Gloria Brame. Here's a recent bit from her blog; a post titled At Home With The Brame-y Bunch:
Setting: the three of us sitting on my bed, discussing how we'll have paid off our mortage in 10 years. 10 years! Wow. On so many levels. Ketzl: (confident) "Of course, by then, we'll have a successful poultry and goat operation going." Me: (wistful) "If only I had the time, how I'd love to have a dog rescue by then." Will: (pensive) I would like to start a prostitute rescue.
Click here to listen to the show live, and call in with your comments and questions for Gloria at 1 (646) 200-3136. UPDATE: Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Sex, Sex Work, Shrine
Two XXBN Shows Today
On Sunday, June 8th at noon (central), Renegade Evolution will be on XXBN discussing The Conviction of Max Hardcore for Obscenity Charges, Language, and Sex Workers & Normal People. Click here to listen to the show live. You can call in at 1 (646) 200-3136. Then, at 7 p.m. (central), Holly Pottle interviews Jill Brenneman regarding her vision for Sex Workers Against Rape, a campaign she is in the process of starting. Topics to be discussed include sex workers rights approaches to stopping abuse and how the criminalization of prostitution encourages abuse. Jill will also discuss how she transitioned from being part of the sex work prohibitionist segment of the feminist movement to a leader in the sex workers' rights movement. Click here to listen live, and call in with comments and questions at 1 (646) 200-3136 Labels: Feminist, Human Rights, Media, Sex, Sex Work, Violence, Women
Cult of Gracie Radio Show Line-Up
The current line-up of show guests for Cult of Gracie on XXBN: June 11 Dr. Michael Goodyear, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Canada's Dalhousie University, whose main activities are in responsible human research governance, particularly ethical aspects of research. He is interested in issues of women's health ~ and is an avid supporter of sex workers' rights. About Michael: Michael has a longstanding involvement in women's health and studies (including family planning, social justice and ethics), and the problems associated with those on the margins of society. Well-versed in the research, as well as the ethics and methodology of research, Michael's been very active in identifying social determinants of marginalization and speaking out both for decriminalization and against the myths of sex work. For more information, see his Marginalisation of Women and Sex Work page. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. June 18 Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc, award winning author of Horror Sinisteria, with titles published at Ephemera Bound*. About Andrea: Called “One of the most unique and twisted authors of our generation,” Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc is a best selling, three-time award winning author of Horror Sinisteria. From ghosts to the paranormal, from the Occult to pirates, Andrea can write it, write it well and keep her fans and critics begging for more. A force of nature, Andrea has blazed a path through a genre most often dominated by men. She is routinely sought out for appearances at everything from private functions to public venues to conventions, where she appears as a celebrity guest. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. June 25 Jack Hafferkamp, of Libido magazine and Libido films. About Jack: From 1988 to 2000 Jack Hafferkamp published/edited Libido: The Journal of Sex and Sensibility with Marianna Beck. Since then he has operated Libido Films, which specializes in gender-equal explicit erotica. Libido films have been honored at the annual Erotic Awards in London and featured at New York's Cinekink festival. Jack holds a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, specializing in Erotology, which is the material culture of sex. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. July 2 J. Eric Miller, author of Decomposition * ( Epilogue by Susannah Breslin) & Animal Rights & Pornography. About Jason: Mild mannered English prof by day; author of shocking, dark, subversive fiction by night. Jason's works, as their titles imply, explore taboos. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. July 9 Dr. Gloria Brame, a licensed clinical sexologist and leading international authority on BDSM and fetish sex. About Gloria: Dr. Gloria G. Brame is a licensed clinical sexologist and a long-time kinky person. You can find out more about Gloria at Sex-Kitten.net: Gloria Brame Discusses Sexual Freedom in America, BDSM in Film, as well as the review of her book. More information on Gloria is available at her website, GloriaBrame.com, and her blog, Inside the mind of Gloria Brame. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. July 16 Jennifer Epstein, author of The Painter from Shanghai, a novel based on the life of Chinese prostitute-turned-post-Impressionist Pan Yuliang, who stunned China and much of the West in the 20's and 30's by defiantly painting herself in the nude, even though it went against pretty much every Confucian ethic of the time. About Jennifer: A Brooklyn-based writer, whose nonfiction and fiction work has appeared in numerous publications, spent ten years writing this, her first book. The work explores such issues as body as art, body as profit, Shanghai in the 20's and 30's, the true nature of sexual love. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. July 23 Tom Paine & C. the husband and wife of Polyamorously Perverse fame, who continue to amaze & educate as Tom discusses the private & intimate details of their road of exploration & discovery ~ one which often exposes the unforeseen with brutal, if poetic, honesty. About Tom & C.: Tom Paine and his wife, who goes by the initial C., confronted the problem of a sex life that had gone flat by re-inventing themselves with an open relationship. They have explored swinging, polyamory and simply working on keeping themselves attractive to the other, with the result of a reborn sensuality that other couples would envy. Currently they play with a single woman they call the Strawberry Slut, but both have the option to see other people should the situation arise. Tom writes a blog called Polyamorously Perverse, and is currently exploring options for turning the blog's story into a book. Miss the show? Listen to the archived show (or download it for later listening) here. Confirmed guests, with dates not yet scheduled:
Amber Rhea, co-founder of the Georgia Podcast Network, a portal site for Georgia-based podcasts, and the founder of Sex 2.0, an "unconference" focused on the intersection of social media, feminism, and sexuality. Still working to reschedule with Dr. Susan Block, sex educator, cable TV host and author, regarding what we can learn from bonobos.
Another session with Dr. Jane Vargas, a PhD in human sexuality & expert in tease and fetish, talks cross dressing.
*Disclosure Note: Gracie Passette is an editor with Ephemera Bound.Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Health, Sex, Sex Work, Shrine
Get In Bed With Searah Deysach On Cult Of Gracie Radio
June 4th, at 9 p.m. (central), on Cult of Gracie radio, Searah Deysach, owner of Early to Bed & maker of lesbian porn films. About Searah: Frustrated with the lame sex toy scene in her hometown, Searah Deysach, with help from her friends and family, opened Chicago’s first woman-owned sex shop Early to Bed in 2001. Now Searah spends her days spreading the good word about sex positively and the joys of masturbation through her store, writings and a busy schedule of talks at colleges and community groups. She is also the sex columnist for (the now defunct) Punk Planet Magazine and the online community ChronicBabe.com. She lives in Chicago with her girlfriend and their bunny. Join us! Listen live & call in or post your questions to chat. (You can use the same link to listen to the archived show &/or download it too!) Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Feminist, Gender, Sex, Women
High-Five Fridays #18
 High-Five Fridays is on an official hiatus; but you can still participate. #1 The 47th edition of Carnival Against Sexual Violence: read, support, submit & host. #2 A general high-five to Lina (aka Caroline) at Uncool for doing & being the cool. #3 Shan-ul-Hai examines the claims that conservatives are happier than liberals: ...would you be happier if you became more conservative?
Based on the data, I don’t think so. It seems like the causality follows an indirect trend; certain variables lead to both conservatism and happiness, and neither the political viewpoint nor the happiness can predict one another. Optimism and pride seem to cause life satisfaction and conservatism; higher education and pessimism, meanwhile, seem to cause dissatisfaction and liberalism.
Personally, I think it’s better to have more people who are unsatisfied with the status quo… this will lead to change and, eventually, improvement. #4 Between Us Girls discusses The Trouble With Sex in America ~ and while I & others remain guarded about Gardasil, the rest is lovely: Sex is alive and well in America. You never have far to look far to find it. Our society is saturated with it. Movies, magazines, billboards, t.v. shows, advertising, even Disney pop stars reek of it. And yet, in spite of the proliferation of sexual imagery and activity, America still attempts to maintain antiquated, puritanical sexual ideals. Unfortunately, as so often happens, our behavior doesn't quite manage to live up to the ideals we espouse. And so, while our children's innocence is stolen from them earlier and earlier, our teens make promises that they can never be expected to keep while being fed a steady diet of sexual imagery and innuendo and our adults gorge themselves on every variation of the act they can imagine, we all busy ourselves trying to maintain the facade of purity. We talk the talk, but don't walk the walk. We send mixed messages to our young people, perpetuate the idea of sex as some sort of guilty pleasure and let our own confused and twisted ideas about sex influence important government policies that end up being misguided, unethical and downright harmful. #5 In Born or Learned? Sexuality, Science, and Party Lines, Greta Christina ponders the politics behind and fear of researching queer: Unless you're going to go with the hard-core deconstructionist argument that there is no reality and all of our perceptions and experiences are 100% socially constructed, then you have to accept that the question, "Is sexual orientation genetically determined, learned, or a combination of both -- and if a combination, how much of each, and how do they work together?"... well, it's a question with an answer. It's not a matter of opinion. And it's exactly the kind of question that science is designed to answer: a question of cause and effect in the physical world. Labels: Gender, Health, High-Five Fridays, Politics, Sex, Women
High-Five Fridays #17
#1 Speaking With Authority: "One of the things I’ve noticed in my time as a sex educator is that people often talk about their sexual experiences, desires and preferences as if they don’t really deserve them." #2 Virgin Sacrifice: Father/Daughter Dance: "What’s really safer: upholding your daughter to an unrealistic moral standard so you can avoid the awkward sex talk or teaching her how to take care of herself and her needs in a way where she can respect her sexuality?" (Via Silent Porn Star.) #3 Guns: Bang Bang, Who's Dead?: "If I succumb so easily to a cheesecake, how does a person react to a gun?" #4 Haunt Hunt, But No Goth Cunt: "But I am no latitudinarian when it comes to the current use of the word "Gothic" and have even less use for those who call themselves "Goth"; for the most part they've taken all the quest, questioning, and longing out of it." (Shameless plug: I interviewed Nikki here.) #5 How to Be a Super Secretary: "Judging by the advice, a secretary was expected to be part-wife, part-maid, part mistress. The perfect woman their wives could never be; Hiding their feelings, looking perfect, acting pleasant, remembering her place, and always putting her boss before herself. Outside of going to Japan and getting a Geisha, a secretary was the next best thing." (Via Kitschy Kitschy Coo.) PS High-Five Fridays is on an official hiatus; but you can still participate. Labels: Gender, High-Five Fridays, Sex, Violence
High-Five Fridays #16
#1 Sacred Paths - How Do Spirituality and Sexuality Relate, by Vern Barnet: The more I learn about other cultures and faiths, the more impressed I am with the plasticity of human nature and particularly sexuality. Sex is biological, but sexuality is cultural. Similarly I suspect that the sense of the sacred is a biological capacity but that a particular spirituality arises from within a specific cultural context and personal circumstance. #2 For the conspiracy lover in all of us (as well as Monroe sleuths): Dorothy Kilgallen, Taking It On The Chin: If a woman's intelligence, however threatening, is supposed to matter more than earthy beauty, why is Kilgallen the less known? Her valor and strength are not reported and commented upon, even upon the anniversaries of her death. She is not revered -- in fact, she's nearly lost to history already. #3 Not Your Angel on Giving Out Candy: My short Daisy Dukes weren't a fashion statement -- or a sign of promiscuity either. They were shorts that were too short but there was no money for better fitting shorts. But I saw the looks. And while I didn't, at first, understand it; I knew there was a wistfulness, a question, a begging in their eyes...
And that's when I began to feel the power shift. Shift to me. #4 Libby reviews Tristan Taormino's Anal Sex 201: Now how many of us will ever have the honor of having any sex toy, let alone a butt plug, named after us? #5 Nikki Nines discusses the Myths Of The Nines from a non-tech POV, regarding people: The measurements of availability can be misleading. Find out how to give your High-Five Fridays here! The purpose of this meme is to give high-fives to 5 people, posts, blogs and/or websites you've admired during the week. I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 5 high-fives on Friday. Trackbacks, pings, linky widgets, comment links accepted! Visiting fellow High-Fivers is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your High-Fives in others comments (please note if NWS). Find more High-Five Friday folks here! Labels: Gender, High-Five Fridays, Religion, Sex, Women
Monkeying Around On The Radio
Cult of Gracie Radio moves to XXBN with tonight's show, featuring Dr. Susan Block, sex educator, cable TV host and author, discusses what we can learn from bonobos, the chimps who have a matriarchal culture and are recognized to have sex play a prominent role in their society. Bonobos also display compassion, empathy, kindness, patience, sensitivity, and altruism. We humans could should learn a lot from these apes so closely related to us. About Suzy: A familiar face on HBO's late-night programming through her #1 Nielsen-rated specials, Radio Sex TV with Dr. Susan Block as well as her episodes on Real Sex, she's not only an educated sexologist, but a hot chick with a grand sense of humor to boot. Listen to the show live here ~ and don't forget to call in! UPDATE: Sorry, show was canceled ~ will let you know when it's been rescheduled!Labels: Apes, Bonobos, Cult of Gracie Radio, Media, Sex, Shrine
Cult of Gracie Radio with Randall Radic Post-Show Notes
 Randall Radic was my second guest on Cult of Gracie Radio and he was as interesting as I thought he would be ~ perhaps even more so as he touched upon an area I'm very passionate about, namely the fact that sex and love, while not mutually exclusive, are not the same thing and ought not be confused for one another. This is something explored in his recently published memoir, The Sound Of Meat (published by Ephemera Bound*), and while Radic is self-effacing, claiming his self-knowledge was gained via lessons as painful and obvious as being hit in the head with a board, this a valuable life-lesson most could use. It's a topic which I hope to explore more with Radic in another interview ~ after I've read his book. Radic also mentioned upcoming books of his ( Dining With Cannibals: A Priest's Memoir of His Six Months in Jail, and a non-fiction book on priests who have embezzled) to be published by ECW Press. Both are presumed to be out in a year or so; keep an eye on ECW for news. I don't know if it's appropriate to call a convicted felon "charming & intelligent", but I'm going to. Randall Radic was a charming and intelligent guest. If you missed the show, you can listen to the archived show (and download as a podcast) here. As mentioned, there will be no Cult of Gracie Radio on May 7th, as I will be on vacation; I recommend giving a listen to SWOP East's XBN. *Disclosure Note: Gracie Passette is an editor with Ephemera Bound.Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Religion, Sex
Father Felony Joins The Cult of Gracie
Radio, that is. *wink* Tonight on Cult of Gracie Radio: Randall Radic, also known as 'Father Felony' or 'Daddy Radic,' is the Ripon, CA pastor who pleaded guilty to embezzlement after he sold the First Congregational Church without the knowledge of his congregation. About Randall: His recently released memoir, The Sound Of Meat (published by Ephemera Bound*) covers his earlier life as a professional swim coach and priest, including his eight fiancees & two wives. "I used to try and save souls without ever examining my own," says Radic. Now, with this memoir, he puts pen to his mission, voice to his sin, sadism to his redemption. Just click here & press the orange button to listen live!
Call in at (347) 838-8467
Can't be there live? Watch the blog for post-show info and downloads! Labels: Books, Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Religion, Sex
Cult of Gracie Radio with Dr. Jane Vargas Post-Show Notes
The very first Cult of Gracie Radio show aired tonight ~ and erred tonight. There were a few mishaps, including my botching the name of the show, but what the heck, I'm human & this was new. However, I had a blast. And that was due in no small part to my guest, Dr. Jane Vargas, who did a fabulous job of talking fetish, tease, & sexuality, with a special focus on cross dressing. As promised, here are links to the sites/persons mentioned in tonight's show, Cult of Gracie Radio with Dr. Jane Vargas: Jane Vargas can be found at PantyMistress.com, X-traordinary Talk, and JaneVargas.com. The painting she mentioned, The Swing, is by Jean-Honore Fragonard and you can find out more about it here. Caller Ross is the owner of PantiesForMen.com. Secondhand Rose, the PSO who had emailed me a question regarding the connection between tease and cross dressing, can be found here. A super big "Thank you!" to Jane Vargas for being the very first guest on Cult of Gracie Radio. Jane and I had met several years ago in her Yahoo group, while she was still working on her doctorate, and that's when I became an admirer. And we have a few friends in common, so I knew I'd like her. But after tonight, I must say I adore her. I'd also like to thank the callers, the boys in chat, and my man, CR/LF, who assisted in chat. (Sorry I could only read chat; we'll see if we can get that issue fixed next time.) If you missed the show, you can still listen to and download it here. Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Sex
BlogTalkRadio Show Tip
A reminder about my first Cult of Gracie Radio show at 9 p.m. (central) today, with Dr. Jane Vargas. Along with listening and calling, there is also a chat. To participate in chat you'll need to register (free and relatively painless, I assure you). As a registered user, you'll want to opt to see & search for listings in the mature & adult only shows. To do so, simply set permission in your profile by checking "Disabled" in the safe search setting, which is located in the "My Options" section of your "Settings" page (shown below).  I hope to "hear" you there! Labels: Cult of Gracie Radio, Gracie News, Sex
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