Episode 72 ‘Dirty 30’ (Tanya Gilstrap)

Summary

Bawdy Storytelling – Episode 72 ‘Dirty 30’ (Tanya Gilstrap)

Podcast Date: May 1, 2019
Host: Dixie De La Tour
Storyteller: Tanya Gilstrap

Episode Overview

This episode centers on Tanya Gilstrap’s bold, hilarious, and sex-positive quest: to have sex with 30 different people in 30 days in celebration of her 30th birthday, a month-long project she dubbed “Dirty 30.” Tanya’s story explores community, consent, sexual exploration, and personal growth within the supportive, kinky, and polyamorous circles she belongs to, all set against the backdrop of the Bawdy Storytelling ethos.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

Introduction by Dixie De La Tour

• Dixie sets up the episode, explains her excitement, and introduces Tanya as a beloved part of the Seattle Bawdy team and a Best of Bawdy Storytelling winner.
• Dixie shares that the story is happening “right now” as the episode drops on Tanya’s actual 30th birthday, May 1st (04:00–04:45).

Tanya’s “Dirty 30” Project Origin (05:08–06:45)

• Tanya begins her story in the midst of a playful, kinky foursome—a scene involving her partner Kelly, Kelly’s nesting partner Landon, and a mutual friend Mitya.
• Tanya describes Landon:

  “He’s kind of what I would imagine, like, if it was possible for Legolas and Gimli to have a child...very fair skin, long soft hair, a little bit ginger going on.” (05:30)

• The group is engaging in a BDSM scene involving blindfolds, cuffs, and a guessing game with a violet wand as playful penalty.
• Tanya explains the context: she’s embarking on her “Dirty 30” mission for her golden birthday.

Planning the “Dirty 30” (06:45–09:30)

• Inspired by a joke among friends—“What if I had sex with 30 different people in 30 days?”—Tanya takes practical steps, creating a spreadsheet and reaching out to former partners and fuck buddies.

• The enthusiastic response is overwhelming:

  “Not a single person said no, which just blew my mind.” (08:00)

• She broadens her search via social media in kinky, sex-positive spaces—getting more offers than expected, especially from “straight dudes,” but desires more variety.

• Tanya actively advocates for inclusion of female-identified and nonbinary folks:

  “I highly encourage you to contact me.” (08:45)
  A memorable twist: many CIS straight men offer threesomes with their girlfriends as a result.

Early Adventures: Logistics & Sex-Positive Community (09:30–12:30)

• By April 1, Tanya’s calendar is packed with threesomes, foursomes, and back-to-back one-on-ones, managing her schedule with what she humorously calls “very efficient time management.”
• Notably supported by her partners in her quest, Tanya recounts a tender moment with her partner Aiden, who post-coitally asks for his “Dirty 30” participant temporary tattoo:

  “He looks over at me and says, ‘Are you gonna mark me now?’” (11:38)

• A friend designs custom temporary tattoos for each participant: “Tanya’s Dirty 30 participant,” adorned with pink and purple underwear, a unicorn, and a bow tie.

The Support of Partners & Community (12:30–15:00)

• Tanya is moved by the support and lack of jealousy from her polycule, including her partners Kelly and Aiden.
• She describes in detail the dynamics of the foursome, emphasizing consent, communication, and the playful honoring of titles (“sir,” “ma’am”).
• Landon, blindfolded, identifies each participant correctly and is rewarded according to the group’s playful rules:

  “He was blindfolded...not once did he mess up...He could hear us. And not once did he mess up.” (13:50)

• The culmination: a joyous, fluid-filled celebration that leaves Tanya feeling deeply affirmed and surrounded by love.

Lessons Learned & Completion of the Goal (15:00–16:50)

• As the month continues, Tanya’s participant count races ahead of schedule, with even more group experiences planned, including a pre-birthday gangbang and attending an orgy “for extra credit.”
• Key reflection:

  “I learned that it’s really important to ask for what you want, and it’s OK if you get a no, but you’re never gonna know unless you ask.” (15:36)

• Tanya credits her sex-positive community and Bawdy itself for helping her reclaim her sexuality amid personal struggles over the past year.
• Her closing words are a call to action:

  “I inspire you all to do what the fuck you want and ask for it, because you won’t know if you don’t ask.” (16:54)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On taking the initiative in sexual adventures:
  “What if I had sex with 30 different people in 30 days?” (06:20)
• On enthusiastic consent:
  “Not a single person said no, which just blew my mind.” (08:00)
• On creative inclusion:
  “If there’s any female-identified or nonbinary identified folks who would be interested in participating, I highly encourage you to contact me.” (08:45)
• Supportive partner energy:
  “He looks over at me and says, ‘Are you gonna mark me now?’” (11:38)
• Key life lesson:
  “I learned that it’s really important to ask for what you want, and it’s OK if you get a no, but you’re never gonna know unless you ask.” (15:36)
• Empowering closing:
  “I inspire you all to do what the fuck you want and ask for it, because you won’t know if you don’t ask. So, thank you.” (16:54)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–04:00: Introduction, host commentary, community updates
• 05:08: Tanya begins her story
• 05:30–06:45: Set up of initial foursome, introduction to “Dirty 30” concept
• 06:45–09:30: Planning, recruiting participants, spreadsheet logistics
• 09:30–12:30: Week one adventures, time management, partner support and tattoos
• 12:30–15:00: Group sex dynamics, consent, playfulness, and community love
• 15:00–16:54: Reflections, lessons learned, encouragement for listeners
• 17:40–21:20: (Musical interlude, skip)
• Ads & closing announcements (skip after 21:20)

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The Episode’s Tone & Takeaways

• Tanya’s story is candid, celebratory, sex-positive, and filled with moments of humor and tenderness.
• There is a strong underlying message about community support, the importance of asking for what you need, and the liberatory power of sexual self-discovery.
• Dixie’s warm, affirming hosting frames the episode, keeping it both lively and deeply personal.

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Final Thoughts

Tanya’s “Dirty 30” story is a bold testament to the rewards of sex-positivity, intentional ask culture, and mutual support within chosen family. Whether you’re in the midst of your own transformative year or just along for the ride, you’ll find inspiration, laughter, and heart in this quintessential Bawdy Storytelling episode.

Transcript

[A]

Are you a grown up? And that doesn't mean. Do you remember to drink plenty of water and you know how to balance a checkbook? Because if that's the standard, none of us apply. I mean, are you of the age of consent so that you can listen to explicit stories from adults? You're an adult. That's great. Let's go.

[B]

All of my life I've never fit.

[C]

But I won't complain and I won't.

[B]

Quit I am enormous.

[D]

Get used to it.

[C]

Everyone tells me I'm too much maybe it's just you're not enough for me.

[B]

Can'T you see I'm the kind of woman I'm supposed to be?

[C]

Hey, my vagina is eight miles wide.

[B]

Absolutely everyone can come inside.

[A]

If you're ever frightened, just run and hide.

[B]

My vagina is eight miles.

[C]

Why? Why?

[A]

Hi there and welcome to the Bodi storytelling podcast. I am sexual folklorist Dixie de La Tour, and This is episode 72. It's hump day. How's your week going? I am so excited about this episode. We have got a story that's happening right now from a person I adore. We have got one of my favorite songs of all times, and it's on this week's episode for a very important reason. You'll get it very soon. And I had a great meeting last week with somebody that fingers and toes and labia crossed. If it works out, Baldi's gonna be going to the east coast soon. And I don't know if it's happening, but it might happen. So I've been thinking about the future quite a bit. This weekend I was invited to birthday orgies and big farewell parties for event spaces that are closing down because they're building condos everywhere. We're the most expensive city in the world. They've decided that San Francisco is. And I stayed here and I worked on our archives. I looked through our old stories, started choosing stories that would be coming up on the podcast. So I'm gonna say this part right now, right up front. We're getting really close to our goal on Patreon. And the reason I stayed home and skipped birthday orgies and huge events and costume parties and everything else on a beautiful weekend, day and night, is because I want to be ready. So Please go to patreon.com P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com body. You know how to spell body? You found us on itunes or wherever you listen. So you know how to spell body. When we get to our nut which is going to be $2,000. We are going to be producing bigger episodes and it's a lot of work. I'm staying home on beautiful spring days, working hard so I can be ready. And we have some amazing stories in the archives, stories that I want you to hear wherever you are. So support us on Patreon. Give whatever you can, and if you have a reward in mind, something you'd like to have, maybe it's a chat on Zoom with me. Maybe it's a chance to talk story. Whatever it is, let me know what it is. Anything that can help you be part of this thing. That's what I'm all about. So thanks for listening to this and let's get into the episode, shall we? All right. You ready for your story? I love this story because it's happening right now. If you're listening on the day this podcast goes out, you are listening on May 1. You are listening on the morning that the person who lived this story is waking up officially 30 years old. This story has been happening throughout the month of April, and on April 30 yesterday, she turned the big three zero. She has had an epic month, and I'm going to let her tell you about the epic month, but I'm going to check in, see where her numbers are. I got an email last week that said she is way ahead of schedule. So she did more than the numbers she planned. And it was a pretty daunting prospect what she laid out for herself for her final month of being in her 20s. This storyteller is a member of the team that puts on Body in Seattle. She has been on our stage many times. She is a winner of the Best of Body Storytelling in Seattle for this year. And I believe this is the first time she's been on the podcast. This storyteller is Tanya Gilstrap.

[C]

Oh my God, you guys are so exciting. I'm sitting on my partner Kelly's bed with our mutual friend Mitya. Two beautiful, curvy women who are extremely subby. And standing in front of us completely butt naked is my partner Kelly's nesting partner, my metamorphosis, Landon. Landon is adorable. He's kind of what I would imagine, like, if it was possible for Legolas and Gimli to have a child. That would be Landon. Very fair skin, long soft hair, a little bit ginger going on. And he's, like I said, butt naked with a blindfold on. And I direct Kelly and Mitya to attach cuffs to his wrists and ankles. And then I tell Landon to lay down on the bed, and we attach the cuffs to the underbed restraints. And then we proceed to test him. We kiss him in different places on his body, and then we ask him who he thought kissed him, where, and if he fails this test, then he gets shocked with the electric wand. Now, let me explain something. So this is a foursome that happened last weekend. And this is part of a goal that I am doing this month. So I am turning 30 at the end of this month on April 30th. So it's not only my golden birthday. It's like the Big 30. And I like doing big celebrations. So I started kind of early in the year, kind of January came around, and I'm like, I want to prepare something awesome. And I kind of had this joke, but I was kind of talking with partners and friends about, like, you know, it would be really fun. What if I had sex with 30 different people in 30 days? And the more I talked to people about it, the more people were like, you know, I'd help you with that goal. And pretty soon I had. I kind of thought about it and I started, you know, writing up a list. I'm very, like, detail oriented. So I started a spreadsheet. And pretty quickly I had about 15 people who I. Who I'd either had as previous partners or as fuck buddies or okay to kind of booty call with. And I was like, I think I can actually do this. So I confirmed with all of my 15 potential participants that they would be enthusiastic about joining me in the school. And it was amazing. Not a single person said no, which just blew my mind. And then I am part of a bunch of sex positive, kinky social media groups. And so I made a little ad, and I was like, hey, I'm doing this fantastically ridiculous goal for my birthday. I want 30 different participants to have sex with between April 1 and April 30. No gender preferences, no genitalia preferences. I just want to play with your bits. And I got an amazing response. Within 24 hours, my list was almost full. And while I was extremely flattered, I had a lot of kind of straight dudes. Don't get me wrong, I love having sex with straight dudes. But I was looking for a little bit more variety. And so I was like, okay, I'd asked for all these people to do things with me. I've asked for potential people I don't know to have sex with me. And they all said yes. What could it hurt to ask for more? And so I followed up with my little advertisements and said, you know, I love the response. I'm so flattered, my mind is blown. But I was, you know, if there's any female identified or non binary identified folks who would be interested in participating, I highly encourage you to contact me. And you know what was funny? I didn't have any direction communication from folks, but I had a lot of those straight CIS dudes reach out to me and say, hey, I saw your follow up comment. Would you like to have threesome with me and my girlfriend? So by April 1, I was like extremely flattered with the list of participants and group sex activities that I had lined up for the month. By the first seven days or so I had let me think it was three threesomes, one foursome and two one on one back to backs in an evening because I'm very efficient on time management. And then when I finally got the opportunity to enjoy sexual interactions with my partner Aiden, we it was this most intimate evening and he was so supportive. He's like, oh, how's your project going? Very enthusiastic about me, about all the orgasms I've had, all the orgasms I've given. And we finally, like I said, had our lovely sexual intimacy. And at the end of it, post orgasm, blissed out on the bed, he looks over at me and says, are you gonna mark me now to explain what that means? So in addition to the 30 people that I'm having sex with in 30 days, I wanted to give them something to remember me by. And I have a friend who has done temporary tattoos for some of the Frisbee tournaments that I've played at. And I reached out to him, he's also a sexy, pervy, poly pansexual. And I said, hey, how do you make those temporary tattoos? And he asked me kind of what it was for. So I gave him the summary and he said, oh my God, God, I want to make you these tattoos. So he designed, we worked together, he kind of walked me through it and it turned out to be a little tattoo that says Tanya's Dirty 30 participant with little pink and purple underwear, a little unicorn, a little bow tie, expresses my identity like perfectly. And I just, when Aiden said, were you gonna give me my tattoo? I was in this post orgasmic, not even thinking about my dirty 30. And I just started laughing out loud because the fact that he was so enthusiastic about this part of my birthday that like I'm fucking all these people and yet you can be so supportive and not jealous, it just kind of blew my mind. The support between him and my Partner Kelly. They not only wanted to support me, but they wanted to participate. And so back to the foursome. So Landon is tied down on this bed. We're making him guess which one of us is doing different things with our mouths on his, different parts of his body. And when he gets it wrong, we each get to take a few seconds to torture him with the violet wand. And eventually, we work up to it, and we end up sucking his cock. Okay, who sucked your cock? Who was that? Who was first? Who was second? Who was third? And finally, he actually guessed every single person right. And not only that, but he was, like, extremely good about, like, respecting our titles. Because at the beginning, we kind of checked in. We're like, okay, how do you want to be addressed? He knew that I did not like being called ma', am, so he said, I know you want to be called sir, but what do you want to be called? Kelly and Micha. And the thing that kind of really surprised me was the fact that even though he was blindfolded, he could hear us. And not once did he mess up. When we asked him, how are you doing? He says, I'm very good, sir. Thank you. Or if mitza or Kelly asked him, I'm doing very good, ma'. Am. Thank you. For somebody who was not very subby ever, he was exceptionally good at it. The entire time we were preparing for this evening, he kept saying, I'm skaroused. And so eventually, like I said, he guessed everybody right. So, okay, now we have to reward him. But we did not untie him. We just took the blindfold off, and then we took turns riding his cock and sitting on his face until everyone had received what they wanted from him. One participant definitely had multiple orgasms. There was bodily fluids everywhere. It was glorious. And at the end, he came all over us, and we just kind of blissed out in the bed. And it was day seven for me, and I was like, it's not even. This is a quarter of the month through. If this is the first week, like, oh, my God, I am so supported in this community. This goal that I just didn't even think of, like, actually being able to achieve. Oh, that's a funny idea. That would be great if I could actually do that. That's never going to happen. I learned that it's really important to ask for what you want, and it's okay if you get a no, but you're never gonna know if they're gonna say yes or no unless you ask. And so blissed out, laying there on the bed, With Landon, Meacha and Kelly, I just was so, like, my heart was just so full of love and appreciation. And today I'm at about 18 participants. And towards the end of the month, by April 30th, my goal is really to. Let me see, I did the math here. I'm going to have had five foursomes, four threesomes. And then eve of my birthday, the night before I turned 30, I had this fantastic group gang bang, just in case I missed enough people. And then, like, the orgy that I went to last night was just kind of extra credit. And just being surrounded, like body has been a huge part of my sexual discovery. This last year has been awful for me. I have been through so much, but it's been a re. Like claiming of my sexuality and understanding that it's okay to ask for what I want, that my needs. It's okay if somebody can't meet them, but I should still have them met by someone and like, being supported in the people who love me and care for me. And this community. This community has been like not only the kink and like, sex positive community in Seattle, but Bodi itself. Like, this last year has been a huge part of my reclaiming of my sexuality. And I just love you all so much and Dixie especially, because I wouldn't be here without y'. All. So thank you. And I inspire you all to do what the fuck you want and ask for it, because you won't know if you don't ask. So thank you.

[D]

This song is about my new hero of sorts, who mostly appeared in his torn cargo shorts. With his radial saw and his woodworking skills, he seemed the last guy you'd encounter in frills. One day he decided to try something bold. He longed to break free of the myths he'd been told about being a dude about being a man he cried it's all bull and I don't give a damn. When we put on our feathers and fishnets and lace we wear them like no one else can. Cause it's not about looking like one of the girls it's about being more of a man. It's about being more of a man. The local goodwill was the point of attack he commandoed a raid on the women's clothes rack when he looked in the mirror his courage took flight and he flung wide the door and stepped into the light he took to the streets around Old Union Square in his shiny red skirt and the tourists all stared A few of them laughed and a few of them booed But a few Hurried home and tried on a skirt too when we put on our feathers and fishnets and lace we're changing the world on the slide Cause it's not about looking like one of the girls it's about being more of a guy it's about being more of a guy in rubbles and spandex the tide surges forth Calling all of our comrades to join in the force and Sparky in sequence is blowing their minds with me and my pinafore marching behind.

[C]

So.

[D]

We put on our feathers and fishnets and lace and wear em with courage and grit when it comes down to dressing the way we've been told we're just not giving a shit when we put on our feathers and fishnets and lace we wear them like no one else can Cause it's not about looking like one of the girls it's about being more of a man it's about being more of a man.

[A]

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[B]

Hey, guys, I'm Holly Randall and I am an erotic photographer, director, and producer. I started a podcast called Holly Randall Unfiltered where I interview the biggest names in the adult industry. My goal with this show is to show the world what the adult industry is really like and what really happens behind the scenes, what these porn stars are actually like as people, not just as performers. And show the world. This is a real job. We actually take it seriously and we have a lot of fun doing it at the same time. So make sure that you tune in to Holly Randall Unfiltered. You can find it anywhere. You can get your podcasts on itunes, soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher, you name it. And come learn what the porn industry is actually like.