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ask a sub

Lina Dune
BDSM
Kink
Kink Community
Consent
Intimacy
Polyamory
Folsom Street Fair
Pornography
Patreon
Trauma
Non-Monogamy
Mental Health
Kink Culture
Grief
Sexuality
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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Latest Episodes

A listener is recovering from a religious culture that expected submission from women by default — how, then, can she trust her desire to be submissive in a consensual D/s dynamic? This week we're talking self trust, healing through kink, and Lina's ... more

On this month's Deep Dive, we're joined by S.T. Gibson, bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood, Savage Blooms, and more, who also hosts the Metaphysical Girl podcast/substack. Her approach to fantasy is intellectual, informed by her background in the... more

Ahhh vanilla dating…. Well, it mainly sucks. Jk! Maybe not! Either way, it's not something you have to do before you get to be kinky. It's good to know what you want and go after it, and treat each experience as information to be collected along the ... more

What happens in a long-term 24/7 dynamic when you, as a sub, get so fuckin pissed that you just need a MINUTE to collect yourself before resuming your tasks?!?! Lina gets into the communication tools that can hold us and our dynamic in moments of con... more

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Recent Guests

ST. Gibson
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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
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Episode: 159. Exploring Our Darker, Stranger Drives with Anastasiia Fedorova
Alexis O'Kneel
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Episode: 152. Pro-Submission with Alexis O'Kneel
Natalie Robehmed
Journalist and host of Allison After NXIVM
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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.
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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)
Vera Blossom
Author and creator of the blog How to Fuck Like a Girl
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Episode: 139. How To F*ck Like A Girl with Vera Blossom
Margeaux Feldman
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Episode: 131. Ugly Sex with Margeaux Feldman AKA Softcore Trauma
Dan Savage
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Episode: 122. With Pride this June We Take it Up the Butt 🫡

Host

Lina Dune
Host of Ask a Sub; wellness kink educator and educator/advocate within the kink community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 718 ratings
  • A great company for chores and drives.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    claudiaalmeida
    5 months ago
  • Love

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samfan29
    United Statesa year 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 States3 years ago

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Host is seen as a trusted, beginner-friendly resource in the kink community
Audience notes the show's inclusivity and practical, real-life examples
Clear, warm guidance on kink education and consent

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161. How To Be A 24/7 Sub When You're Like… Really Pissed At Your Dom
Q: Hi, Lina. I'm a 40-year-old cis woman in a 24-7 DS dynamic. What do you do when you get in a fight and you're pissed off for a full day—how do you adjust daily DS tasks during a cool-off period without dropping the dynamic entirely?
The key is to follow a protocol for fights rather than reacting in the moment. Have a defined space to pause, set expectations for when to reconnect, and decide on task ownership during the pause. Use affirming gestures like a hug when appropriate and keep the relationship as the anchor, not the conflict. When re-engaging, review which tasks each partner will resume and address any triggers from the disagreement.
160. When You Break Up With A Dom Who Looms Large
Q: Hi, Lina. Love the podcast and thank you for your work. So I was calling to ask about friendship breakups on the kink scene.
The host validates the question, then explains that after a breakup with a dominant who looms large, it's important to reclaim your own space, avoid policing the entire scene, and build a supportive network. She urges not to escalate into public shaming, to stay mindful of not overreacting, and to re-enter events with confidence, while aligning with fellow subs and maintaining healthy boundaries. She also emphasizes that you are an equal in the scene and should not defer to the past dynamic, recommending clear, classy communication when sharing experiences, but avoiding gossip.
159. Exploring Our Darker, Stranger Drives with Anastasiia Fedorova
Q: Tell us about a recent sexual experience, good, silly, embarrassing, surprising, whatever. What's happened to you recently?
The host teases a story from a recent experience at a kink event, leading listeners to join Patreon to hear the full archive and the deeper, more explicit details.
157. Responsible Mess Management
Q: What are your thoughts on kink and healing, expanding a sense of self, particularly in regard to trauma and organizing life around other people?
The approach is to engage kink responsibly within an evolving sense of self by communicating openly, seeking support from trusted partners and community, and understanding that healing is interdependent rather than solitary; this helps manage expectations and safety as you explore new kink paths.
155. Quick Hits: British ≠ English, Grief = Horny
Q: Grief equals horniness? Is it okay to be intimate while grieving and how should you navigate it?
Acknowledge that grief can heighten sexual urges for many people and that being intimate isn't inherently wrong; the key is to stay in touch with your emotions, communicate clearly, and ensure that any sexual activity is respectful and aligned with your current capabilities and boundaries.

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A wellness-focused kink education show that educates listeners about BDSM, communication, consent, and authentic dynamics within power-exchange relationships. Episodes mix practical guidance, listener questions, personal experience, and thoughtful discussions on topics like boundaries, consent culture, and movement through stigma. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on beginner-friendly, inclusive approaches and her background across Instagram, Patreon, and conversational formats that translate complex kink concepts into approachable advice. This mix makes it likely to appeal to curious adults seeking respectful, experience-based guidance on kink, relationships, and self-exploration.

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