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Season 6, Episode 768: Video Version of the interview with Monday Jones, replay to get the video version onto podcast apps. Monday Jones, A Dominant BDSM Shamanatrix, Sex Goddess & Worker, Holistic Somatic Practitioner, Coach, Writer, & the Culture of Sexuality, Sexual Health, & Society. Today on the podcast, you will find an amazing, inspiring, enlightening, and intense discussion with the epic and alternative lifestyle living individual, Monday Jones. We chatted about politics and sex, religion, culture, sex, sexuality, gender, the history of/current environment of sexuality, and sexual health. Connect with Monday Jones: http://www.mondayjones.com/my-links From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan Willow paperbacks always on sale: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/booksonsale Book Power Plays: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/powerplays Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 5, Episode 767. Replay to get the video version of this discussion on podcast apps. The Art of Intimate Connection: Beyond Physical Touch with Jake (Jakub Tyl) #relationshipcoach #relationship #intimacy #intimacycoach #intimacyinsights Discover how synchronized breathing and emotional presence can transform intimate relationships in ways you never imagined. In this fascinating episode, professional bodyworker Jake shares his unique perspective on the intersection of touch, emotion, and healing, particularly in women's experiences. Through his four years of specialized practice in erotic, tantric, and BDSM massage, Jake reveals how authentic intimacy transcends technical expertise. He emphasizes that true connection happens when partners are fully present and attuned to each other's emotional states. Key highlights: - The transformative power of therapeutic touch - How body awareness leads to better relationship choices - Breaking through emotional barriers from past relationships - The importance of presence and trust in intimate connections - Using synchronized breathing to deepen emotional bonds Ready to revolutionize your understanding of intimacy and emotional connection? Listen to this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about relationships and personal growth. Tune in now to explore how deep emotional presence can transform your approach to intimacy and relationships. Find out more about Jake: dotekerota dot com backslash hole On Instagram @dotek.erota Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Jake's Unique Profession 00:02:06 - Understanding Female Sexuality and Connection 00:10:21 - Connecting with Your Body and Emotions 00:24:38 - Challenges of Intimacy in Relationships 00:26:58 - Emotional Connection in Intimacy 00:52:28 - Understanding Touch and Connection 00:58:14 - Overcoming Intimacy Expectations 01:03:55 - Intimacy Beyond Technique 01:14:26 - Enjoying the Present Moment in Intimacy 01:18:02 - Understanding Sensual BDSM Dynamics 01:22:52 - Balancing Aggression and Tenderness in BDSM 01:25:27 - Building Trust in Dominance 01:32:08 - Embracing Dominance and Learning Key Takeaways: • The emphasis on synchronized breathing as a tool for fostering deeper intimacy is often overlooked in traditional relationship discussions. • Jake highlights that emotional breakthroughs through intimacy can redefine women's boundaries and desires, showcasing a transformative aspect of touch. • The podcast advocates for emotional engagement over mechanical techniques, suggesting that true connection requires presence and trust rather than just physical actions. Sexual health is a part of mental health, don't ignore it. From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's latest erotic storytelling, dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views": https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Universal link to Beach House Views: https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Support the show and get exclusive content Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 766: Video version, Hooking Up with the Horny Gamer Next Door Fiction Short Story by Ruan Willow. Alexis lost her friends with benefits roommate and now is lonely and sexless. Her neighbor Aaron knocks on her door desperate for some batteries for his gaming remote, but she doesn't have any. He took a blue pill for the experience and now has a raging erection that refuses to calm down... Alexis offers to help him with his problem and the blissful pleasure skyrockets bouncing off the walls of her apartment. Mutual pleasure is mutual bliss! Enjoy this short story, an erotic romance fiction story about relationships--erotica and sexuality go hand in hand for good sexual health and fitness! Pay attention to your libido! Sexuality matters! Anderson, The Pool Service Man Turned Bull https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/andersonthepoolservicemanturnedbull The Sugar Daddies https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thesugardaddies I Dare You https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge Have a sexy day! Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

Season 6, Episode 765: Living the Kink Life and Writing It with Author All These Roadworks, Audio version. Discussion Topics: Discovering Kink Later in Life Fantasy vs Reality in BDSM Dynamics Consent and Safety in Dark Fantasy Exploration Understanding Kink Beyond Surface-Level Fantasies Breaking Shame: Kink, Consent, and Sexual Education Fiction Isn't Responsible to Reality Fiction as Safe Space for Processing Media Responsibility and Consensual Adult Desires Confidence and Communication in Relationships Age Brings Acceptance of Different Desires Understanding Kinks and Writing Submissive Characters Navigating Kink Clubs and Community Spaces Benefits and Safety of Kink Clubs Are Kinks Born or Developed? Why Rope Isn't For Me Finding Resources and Where to Find My Work Learn more about the author All These Roadworks: https://alltheseroadworks.com/ Key Takeaways: • Fantasy and reality diverge significantly in kink practice. Scenarios that are arousing to read or imagine can be mentally exhausting or unsafe to actually pursue, requiring careful discernment between what excites us conceptually versus what works practically. • Shame is the primary barrier to understanding human sexuality. Darker fantasies are far more common than people admit, but widespread judgment prevents honest conversations about desires that don't reflect actual values or intentions. • The kink community's framework of consent and safety transforms mental health. Reframing desires through explicit communication and negotiation rather than moral judgment creates psychological freedom and reduces internalized shame around sexuality. From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's latest erotic storytelling, dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views": https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Universal link to Beach House Views: https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Support the show and get exclusive content Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 764: Video version. Enjoy erotic improv by podcast host Ruan Willow! More From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow

Season 6, Episode 763: What the Architects of Taboo Can Teach Us About Consent, Intimacy, and Trust with the Kink Consultant Amanda Dames. Listen to an interview with The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication. Guest Bio: AMANDA DAMES, aka The Kink Consultant, is a sexologist, Somatica® Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix specializing in kink, intimacy, and communication. Through coaching, education, media appearances, and her podcast The Kink Consultant, Amanda helps people explore desire without shame while making kink feel approachable, empowering, and rooted in consent, confidence, and connection. Known for her honest, playful, and accessible teaching style, Amanda has built an online audience of more than 300,000 followers across social media and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women's Health, POPSUGAR, and Court TV for her expertise in kink and modern relationships. Her work focuses on helping individuals and couples communicate openly about fantasies, power dynamics, and emotional intimacy so they can create relationships that feel more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling both inside and outside the bedroom. MORE ONLINE: AmandaDames.com Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Podcast Discussion Topics: The Kink Consultant: On Shame, Desire, and Honest Communication Meeting Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant Sex Education Ignores Female Pleasure and that needs to change, everyone on the planet has been gaslit by culture, society, education, and religion Shame and Communication in Intimate Relationships Sexual Health as Mental Health, we can't ignore sexual health because it's a component of mental health Communication is the Foundation of Kink Origins and Evolution of Kinks and Fetishes, where do these come from? Sex Research Deserves Equal Funding and Attention for BOTH sexes and that has not been done well in the past Instagram Censorship and Women's Health Content,, the social media platforms are unfairly guiding discussions on sexual health, favoring and allowing men's topics, but not women's. They need to stop treating actual body parts as taboo words, especially women's body parts. We need to quit the old Puritanical influence! Breaking Judgment to Build Better Relationships Anatomy Matters! Clitoral Sensitivity and Hood Anatomy Explained, we need real teaching and discussions on real anatomy, not hidden blackballed teaching on women's anatomy Body Modification, the ramifications, and Personal Autonomy Risky Decisions and Living to Tell Tales Where to Find Amanda and Resources Past episode clips, book blurb, FirmTech information From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Discreet cover and title for Neighborhood Secrets: Neighborhood Secrets Novel by Ruan Willow Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Video version of this episode, Season 6, Episode 762: Age Gap Excerpt from John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures. This book won first place in it's category in the Golden Pigtails Smut Awards for 2025 books! Get the book here: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/johngiveshiswifehotadventures Laney, John, and Anderson have a new arrangement. In bed, they luckily have a large one at the house. They've become a legit throuple! Laney likes the middle of the mattress the best of their threesome bed, except for when being draped over the edge for thigh clapping exercises because those give her the most satisfying workouts. The repairmen still come and enjoy the spicy extras of visiting the house. Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

Season 6, Episode 761: Embracing the Forbidden, Dark Desires, & Creative Freedom with Author A.A. Powers with a dark spicy romance book excerpt at the end of the author interview! Discussion Topics: Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Spicy Romance, Author Interview, Book Series, The Devious Bonds Series, Character Development, Writing Process, Fantasy Fiction, Self-Acceptance, Emotional Healing, Storytelling, Indie Authors, Reader Engagement, Sex Positivity, Creative Writing, Women authors who write romance, spice, and smutty fiction, Minnesota Authors, Book Marketing, Writing Community, Self-Publishing Be sure to listen to Season 6, Episode 760 to get right into the excerpt: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26. A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM Author bio: A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters. As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged. Learn more about Author A.A. Powers: https://aapowersauthor.com/ Ruan's New Release, a Dark Romance Suspense Thriller with erotic storytelling: Ruan's New Novel One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Minnesota Book Fair for Grownups hosted by Inbound Brewing, Minnesota State Fair Grand Stand July 11, 2026. Use discount code RUAN202 for 50% off. Get tickets: buy tickets to the book fair PodNation Podcast Affiliate link, Get 15% OFF with code podna15 on Ryze Coffee at https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Neighborhood Sex Secrets novel: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Season 6, Episode 760: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26. A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM Author bio: A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters. As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged. Learn more about Author A.A. Powers: https://aapowersauthor.com/ One of Ruan's fave brands of adult pleasure toys: Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 759: The Healing Power of Smut: Part 7, From Pastor to Spicy Pen, Amy W. Vogel's Empowerment Journey. This is the video version of the episode. Guest Bio: Amy W. Vogel is an author who writes about feminine empowerment, spicy reverse age gap romance, historical fantasy with romance, urban fantasy with romance, and she's a coach for women authors. She's a former pastor and shares her transformative journey from being a pastor to writing spicy romance. She shares about her venture into spicy storytelling and writing books. Find more about Amy here: https://www.amywvogel.com/ Books: Feminine Rising (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/42OoKSy The Assist: A Spicy Soccer Romance https://amzn.to/3RWQU7K Teleosis https://amzn.to/3ENSwxI Summary: Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into a spicy conversation with writer Amy W. Vogel, a former pastor turned author, about the transformative journey of embracing sexuality and the healing power of smut in literature. Amy shares her unique experiences navigating the complexities of faith, femininity, and freedom, all while exploring the world of romance and erotic fiction. Together, they discuss the importance of female voices in writing, the liberation that comes from owning one's sexuality, and how the act of reading and writing can serve as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. Get ready for a candid discussion filled with laughter, insights, and plenty of spicy revelations! Timeline: 00:00 - Amy W. Vogel used to be a pastor 04:06 - Do you do more non fiction or do you do some fiction 06:31 - Sport themed book 07:06 - So what is it do you think that is healing about either reading or writing 12:58 - People are trying to censor the spicy romance that people want to read 17:16 - When I first started this podcast, I wasn't very judgmental, but now I'm even less so 20:27 - What do you think about the fact that there are no female voices in the Bible 26:56 - 67% of self published authors are female and most are romance writers 32:00 - So I'm working on my sixth book and it's actually speaking of the Bible 36:59 - Part of being a human is her sexuality and having sex 41:21 - Romance bookstores are popping up all over the place owned by women 45:11 - You don't immediately have to dive into dark erotica 49:04 - A woman wrote a book about how to strengthen your vagina during sex Bel Di Lorenzo wrote The Goh!dess Method Quotes from Amy: "The healing for me is... whatever you decide to choose to do with that history allows you to either stay stuck or move forward." "Pleasure is our birthright. We have been given that gift as women." "If you want to explore, start slow and just have fun." Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow