Bawdy Storytelling Episode 50: ‘Penthouse Prostate Party‘ (Karin Jones)

Podcast: Bawdy Storytelling
Host: Dixie De La Tour
Episode Number: 50
Air Date: November 29, 2018
Storyteller: Karin Jones

Episode Overview

This landmark 50th episode of Bawdy Storytelling features Karin Jones, a former physician’s assistant turned writer, sharing her bold, transformational journey into midlife sexuality and sexual adventure. As the guest storyteller, Karin recounts her first foray into the world of sex parties after a long marriage and during menopause, culminating in a memorable "Penthouse Prostate Party." The episode explores themes of sexual self-discovery, body acceptance, middle-aged desire, and liberation from social expectations—told with characteristic honesty, vulnerability, and humor.

Key Discussion Points & Story Beats

Karin’s Life Before the Party (03:01–04:30)

• Karin's Background: Newly single after a 23-year marriage, Karin finds herself living in London with her ex-husband and son as she enters menopause.
• Perks of Menopause: She highlights a surprising benefit—feeling "bolder" and more inclined to take risks, no longer inhibited by societal judgment.
  • Quote: “One of the upsides of going through menopause is that you feel bolder, you feel less like you care about what people think and you just want to take risks.” (03:26, Karin)

Plunging Into Online Dating (03:56–05:15)

• Embracing Online Dating: With the broader London dating pool through Tinder and OkCupid, Karin feels newly desirable.
  • Quote: “When you’re in a dating pool of 10 million people, that is a bonanza. That is a real bonanza.” (04:14, Karin)
• Meeting George: She’s captivated by George, an eloquent, rugged man with "isosceles triangle sideburns," who introduces her to kinkier experiences.

The Invitation: Entering the Sex Party Scene (05:35–09:27)

• The Big Ask: George invites Karin to a "Penthouse Party" hosted by his friend Rob—she confirms it is a sex party and agrees to go, emboldened by menopause.
  • Quote: “George, is this a sex party?”—“Why, yes, it is.” / “Since I was in menopause, yes.” (05:58, Karin)
• Pre-Party Nerves: Karin’s anxiety is fueled by pop culture expectations ("Eyes Wide Shut"), fearing she won't measure up.

The Sex Party Experience (09:27–16:10)

Arrival and Atmosphere (07:05–09:27)

• Not the Fantasy: Instead of movie-gorgeous elites, the host Rob fits no stereotypes—petite, humorous, in a black latex Speedo, and friendly.
• Party Setup: The penthouse is intimate: two beds, couches, tables with both snacks and sex toys.

Social Interactions & First Escapades (09:27–11:39)

• Connecting: Karin mingles with a group of women, one "bodaciously pregnant," finding common ground in parenting.
  • Memorable Moment: The camaraderie among women, including a heavily pregnant party-goer, is both funny and affirming.

Karin’s Sexual Exploits at the Party (11:39–14:30)

• Initiation by the Host: Rob takes Karin aside as the only "new girl," enthusiastically gives her oral sex with, as she puts it, "the enthusiasm of a black lab puppy," before quickly finishing.
  • Quote: “He was like this little black lab puppy looking for its lost chew toy in my vagina.” (12:19, Karin)
• Group Attention: The group of women then take her to the couch, engage her in play—including the pregnant woman sitting on her face, leading to an unintentionally comical, awkward moment involving her medical intuition.
  • Quote: “I was never in the habit of tasting my patients when I gave them vaginal exams. I couldn’t tell if this was bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection, but, you know, it just wasn’t right.” (13:35, Karin)
• Feeling Demoralized: Attempts to pleasure another man go unreciprocated; she tries not to take it personally, but feels discouraged.

Karin’s Moment of Redemption: The “Penthouse Prostate Party” (14:30–16:57)

• Prostate Play Expertise: Spotting an opportunity with Rob (the host), his girlfriend Pen kneeling before him, she puts her medical experience to use.
• Epic Orgasm: Karin describes milking Rob’s prostate as Pen gives a handjob, triggering a dramatic orgasm and audience applause.
  • Quote: “From the depths of this little man came this enormous, growling, shouting orgasm. And all over Pen’s bird, he blew his load and we got a standing ovation.” (16:27, Karin)
• Afterglow: Karin leaves the party with new confidence, realizing middle age and menopause are not endings, but beginnings.
  • Quote: “Menopause is not the end of anything. It was the start of...” (16:54, Karin)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Menopausal Boldness:
  “You feel bolder, you feel less like you care about what people think and you just want to kind of take risks.” (03:26, Karin)

• On Sex Party Anxiety:
  “I’m gonna be sitting in the corner with my hand over my dimpled ass, just watching.” (06:43, Karin)

• On Rob’s Enthusiasm:
  “He was like this little black lab puppy looking for its lost chew toy in my vagina.” (12:19, Karin)

• On Medical Knowledge in Play:
  “I was never in the habit of tasting my patients when I gave them vaginal exams.” (13:35, Karin)

• On Redemption and Prostate Milking:
  “From the depths of this little man came this enormous, growling, shouting orgasm. And all over Pen’s bird, he blew his load, and we got a standing ovation.” (16:27, Karin)

• On Self-Discovery:
  “I was almost 50 years old, and I was suddenly feeling bold, almost fearless. And I realized that, you know, menopause is not the end of anything. It was the start of...” (16:54, Karin)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Karin’s Divorce and Menopause Confidence: 03:01–04:30
• Meeting George, Her First Kinky Lover: 04:30–05:35
• Invitation & Pre-Party Jitters: 05:35–07:05
• The Penthouse Party Scene Set: 07:05–09:27
• Initial Sex Party Encounters: 09:27–14:30
• “Penthouse Prostate Party” Climax: 14:30–16:57
• Post-Party Reflections & Takeaway: 16:57–End

Musical Interludes & Tone

• Featured Band: Creature Hole provides irreverent, celebratory music throughout, setting the playful and inclusive tone.
• Sample Lyric:
  "Hey, my vagina is eight miles wide. Absolutely everyone can come inside…” (00:35, Creature Hole)
• Post-Story Musical Comedy: "Called milking the prostate. Yeah, it's an anally induced jackage." (16:59, Creature Hole & Dixie)

Episode Tone & Style

The storytelling is open, witty, and unabashedly frank—balancing honest self-reflection with comedic timing and sex-positive celebration. Karin’s medical background leads to both practical insight and hilarious commentary. The supportive Bawdy Storytelling crowd underscores the communal, empowering nature of these experiences.

Takeaway

Karin’s journey is a frank, funny, and empowering narrative about rediscovering sexuality and joy at midlife. Her adventures at the penthouse party—and particularly her triumphant moment as the “prostate whisperer”—underscore the potential for pleasure, growth, and boldness at any age.

Memorable Message:
Menopause and middle age can be the start of new sexual adventures. Boldness, laughter, and connection are ageless—and sometimes, expert medical skills really do come in handy at a sex party.