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Lina Dune
BDSM
Kink
Kink Community
Consent
Intimacy
Polyamory
Folsom Street Fair
Pornography
Patreon
Trauma
Non-Monogamy
Mental Health
Sexuality
Kink Culture
Grief
Community Support
Trust
Ugly Sex
Dominance and Submission
Self-Care

Ask a Sub is an advice podcast for the kink-curious to take themselves from dreaming to doing. Our host Lina Dune is bringing wellness kink to the masses, and equipping every would-be kinkster with the tools to become their own BDSM BFF.

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This week Lina's getting on the mic with a missive to all of you who want to deepen your somatic experience of kink by reminding you that a body has to say 'no' in its own unique language. Do we wish the body spoke in clear, concise telegrams that we... more

Ahead of the midterms I know we're all we're craving a couple of ANSWERS about why the EFF they are LIKE THAT, so Lina invited on political psychology nerd Keegan Tatum to get into the specifics and the data behind why the right and left do what they... more

In the year of our lord 2015, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan were placed into the Saw-esque dark and twisted psychological game of E.L. James's 50 Shades of Grey and we all were the worse for it (except for the soundtrack, that still hits). Join Lin... more

Who gets to be domestic and cozy at the end of the world? Say it with me… THE FREAKS!! This week, Lina is joined by her favorite knitting content creator to stoke the (w)holesome fires of autumnal coziness with a little politically radical kindling. ... more

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Recent Guests

Keegan Tatum
Political psychology creator who publishes videos and lectures
Episode: 186. Why Conservatives Are Weird (Bad) About Sex with Keegan Tatum
Emtothethird Knitting
Knitwear creator and educator featured as a guest in this episode
Episode: 184. Queer Coziness with McKenzie of Emtothethird Knitting
Miss Gold
Artist and sex worker featured in the interview
Episode: 172. A Beautiful Evil Pouring Out Of Me with Miss Gold
ST. Gibson
Author and Gothic erotic romance writer
Saint Gibson (author)
Episode: 163. Hedonism is a Moral Imperative with S.T. Gibson
Anastasiia Fedorova
Author of Second Skin, a writer exploring fetish and deviant desire in London
Author, Second Skin
Episode: 159. Exploring Our Darker, Stranger Drives with Anastasiia Fedorova
Alexis O'Kneel
Professional submissive
Episode: 152. Pro-Submission with Alexis O'Kneel
Natalie Robehmed
Journalist and host of Allison After NXIVM
Allison After NXIVM
Episode: 146. This Sex Cult Stole Our Sh*t! With Natalie Robehmed of Allison After NXIVM
Molly Lambert
Journalist and host of Jenna World podcast, interested in the history of the porn industry, especially Jenna Jameson's impact.
Jenna World
Episode: 145. JennaWorld & Why We're So Weird About Porn with Molly Lambert
Noelle Perdue
Writer of the Porn World Substack with years of experience in the pornography industry.
Episode: 144. Noelle Perdue Is A Pervert (Not Derogatory)

Host

Lina Dune
Host of Ask A Sub

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 730 ratings
  • A great company for chores and drives.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    claudiaalmeida
    a year ago
  • Love

    Favorite podcast ever. She is literally like your cool kinky older sis guiding you through life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samfan29
    United States2 years ago
  • Feel bad to feel better

    The Leigh Cowart and Lola Jean episodes changed my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    axegrinder666
    Canada3 years ago
  • Thank you!!!

    Lena and Mr. Dune,

    This podcast is so nourishing to every part of my being that I didn’t quite know how to voice.

    Thank you for all you do in the name of liberated pleasure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thespaceydaisy
    United States3 years ago
  • What would we do without you?!

    Thank you Lena. This has been perfect and amazing and EXACTLY what I needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scootiemoon0
    United States4 years ago

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Genuine, personal storytelling paired with practical guidance—listeners feel seen and supported.
Shows appreciation for inclusivity and queer perspectives within kink communities.
Warm, welcoming host who makes kink education accessible for beginners and seasoned listeners alike.

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186. Why Conservatives Are Weird (Bad) About Sex with Keegan Tatum
Q: What mindset should people bring to conversations with right-wing relatives at Thanksgiving, and do those conversations work?
Tatum says debate does not usually convince the person being debated, though it can persuade bystanders. To reach someone directly, he recommends asking questions that plant a seed and avoiding an angry or condescending tone.
186. Why Conservatives Are Weird (Bad) About Sex with Keegan Tatum
Q: Why do conservatives sometimes promote morality-based legislation while behaving differently in private?
Tatum says hierarchical views can carry into sex and that some people use moral claims as justifications for prejudice. He connects right-wing morality more to loyalty, authority and purity than to the effects of actions on others.
183. What's The Deal With Platonic Rope Play?
Q: What's the deal with people who do rope play, but are not getting a sexual thrill from it?
Rope play can be erotic or deeply satisfying beyond sexual arousal, often serving as a meditative, skills-based practice that centers body awareness, connection, and non-sexual participation within a supportive community.
180. Chronic Kinkster Community In Action
Q: I am newly diagnosed, BRCA1 positive, and going through preventative surgeries while dating and exploring kink. How should I approach finding a partner during this time?
Lead with clear communication about capacity and diagnoses, prioritize a strong support network, and consider pausing dating if needed to focus on healing. If dating continues, set boundaries, seek partners who are understanding, and lean on community resources for connection and advice.
176. Kinky Rejection… Worse Than Death? (Sources Say Yes)
Q: Hi Lina, could you talk about why rejection feels so painful in a kink relationship and what we can do to cope without eliminating pain entirely?
Lina explains that rejection triggers deep vulnerability and personal narratives, especially for those with rejection-sensitive tendencies. She emphasizes that most rejections are not about your value as a person but about the other person's capacity or circumstances. She recommends practical coping steps: practice aftercare to acknowledge and process the hurt, diversify how you meet kink needs to avoid over-reliance on one partner, seek community support, and maintain an identity rooted in the kink ethos rather than in any single relationship.

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This show centers on practical, compassionate guidance for exploring kink, BDSM, and non-traditional relationships. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations about consent, therapy, healing from trauma, and building healthy DS/live-in dynamics, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, beginner-friendly guidance, and community support. A recurring strength is the host's warm, non-judgmental approach that normalizes asking questions, sharing personal experience, and translating complex topics into actionable advice. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with feminist, LGBTQ+ perspectives, and pragmatic resources for navigating kink in everyday life, dating, and therapy. A notable hallmark is the focus on sub- and queer-cent... more

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