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Wild & Sublime

Karen Yates
Polyamory
Sexuality
Kink
Chicago
Sex Positivity
Non-Monogamy
Pride
Pleasure
BDSM
LGBTQ+ Community
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Transformation
Sex Education
Black Trans Liberation
Community Building
Self-Discovery In Sexuality
Therapeutic BDSM
Trauma Recovery
Open Relationships
Mental Health

A podcast about sex for everyone, no matter your preferences, orientation, or relationship style — based on the popular live Chicago talk show, hosted by sex educator Karen Yates. Panelists, interviews, stories, Q and A, and more reflect a dynamic and all-encompassing view of sexuality. Join the juicy party!

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The popular BootyMD, aka Dr T, a surgeon specializing in anal health, gives us the poop on commonly misdiagnosed butt issues, lack of physician training, and what can happen when butt play goes very, very wrong. Plus, the one thing ... more

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Karen talks with kink coach Sarah Sloane about the leather movie Pillion, now on HBO, plus how to make sense of kink as it’s represented in popular culture versus real life.

OCT 25 LIVE CHICAGO SHOW! TICKETS ON SALE 

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Karen talks about The Invite and I Want Your Sex, two very different sex-positive comedies out this summer that lampoon both long-term and open relationships and kink. 

TICKETS FOR OCT 25, 2026 LIVE CHICAGO SHOW HERE.

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Karen reviews Sex Diaries, the new collection of erotic anonymous week-long diaries focusing on nonmonogamous adventures, based on the popular New York Magazine column.

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• Sex Diaries, edited by Alyssa Shelasky 

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Recent Guests

Talar Tejirian
Board-certified surgeon specializing in anorectal issues and founder of BootyMD
BootyMD
Episode: Butt health and play with BootyMD
Sarah Sloane
A kink and consensual non-monogamy coach and writer with over 25 years of kink and polyam community engagement
Self-employed / kink educator
Episode: Pillion: BDSM and leather in the movies
Mark Cusack
Author, lecturer, consultant and coach focusing on fluid sexuality and gender concepts
Fluid, Not Defining (NotDefining)
Episode: Being Sexually Fluid - with Mark Cusack
Kaytlin Bailey
Host of The Oldest Profession podcast and creator of Old Pros
The Oldest Profession / Old Pros
Episode: Normalizing sex work - with Old Pro Kaytlin Bailey
Sophia Chase
Professional dominatrix and owner of Chicago Dungeon Rentals
Chicago Dungeon Rentals
Episode: How to rent a dungeon
Alan Colorado
Recurring storyteller on Wild & Sublime
Wild & Sublime
Episode: Kink 101: What is a munch? Plus Alan Colorado needs our pervy help!
Nicole Thompson
Sex and relationship psychotherapist with training in psychedelic integration therapy; host of Modern Anarchy Podcast
The Pleasure Practice; Modern Anarchy Podcast
Episode: 2025 most downloaded! Relationship Anarchy with Nicole Thompson
Robyn Steward
Author, autism trainer and musician, wrote books focused on autism and puberty
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Episode: Autism, puberty, and young romantic relationships - with Robyn Steward
Laura Federico
Psychotherapist, ASECT-certified sex therapist, writer and consultant
Private practice in New York City
Episode: Sex, Relationships, and OCD with Laura Federico

Host

Karen Yates
Host of the show and sex educator

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • The power in pleasure

    Karen beautifully weaves all the nuances of pleasure together in this podcast. So loving, caring, conSENSUAL, and powerful. What a great place to dive into an exploration of pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat V..
    United States3 years ago
  • Edited

    Edited review.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JIllinois_00
    United States5 years ago
  • “Sublime” is right on the nose.

    Discovered this podcast via a friend. As a pleasure activist, erotinaut, therapist, student of love, and curious seeker of Truth, Authenticity and Vulnerability, I have to say this podcast is beautifully insightful, gentle, refreshing in its matter-of-factness towards matters of the heart *and* other body parts, and just plain elegant in its approach. Karen Yates is, well, sublime and so graceful as she brings herself fully to the journey, both illuminating and illuminated. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinkerBillMad
    United States6 years ago
  • A winning mix

    Smart and thoughtful podcast about sex from a variety of perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clorinda H.
    United States6 years ago
  • Positive, informative and fun!

    Wild and Sublime is a smart and fun look at intimacy, relationships through the lenses of a diversity of desires and orientations. You’re in for interviews with experts, panel discussions, stories and even songs about unspeakable acts occurring in hybrid cars in wealthy suburbs. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dashabean
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audiences highlight the host's empathetic, clear delivery and curiosity.
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Listeners praise its thoughtful, inclusive approach to sex education and relationships.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Butt health and play with BootyMD
Q: How to minimize risk in basic anal play?
Tejirian recommends avoiding anything that causes pain, using plenty of lubrication, proceeding gradually, and avoiding mind-altering substances that could mask pain. She also cautions against extreme stretching and says pelvic floor exercises or guidance from a pelvic floor physical therapist may help support muscle health.
Butt health and play with BootyMD
Q: What's usually happening? Give me the hemorrhoid download. First, what are hemorrhoids and why is it misdiagnosed?
Tejirian explains that hemorrhoidal tissue is normal anatomy that can become swollen, stretched, or clotted. Pain and bleeding together are more often associated with an anal fissure than hemorrhoids, and several other conditions can also be misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids.
Pillion: BDSM and leather in the movies
Q: What do we make of kink in movies as a guide or blueprint for real-life practice?
The guests argue that films are not blueprints; they can spark curiosity but should be used with critical thinking, communication, and professional guidance when translating to real-life practices.
Being Sexually Fluid - with Mark Cusack
Q: How can someone gauge whether they are fluid without rushing to a label?
By paying attention to changes in attraction, avoiding forced conclusions, and allowing experiences to unfold without punitive self-judgment, recognizing that labels can be useful but aren't definitive.
Being Sexually Fluid - with Mark Cusack
Q: What are the different forms of fluidity you discuss in the book?
Fluidity can be constant, intermittent, or triggered by major life events; people may shift in terms of gender preferences, types of partners, or the strength of attractions over time.

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A bold, sex-positive show that explores desire, relationships, and sexuality through expert interviews, panel discussions, and candid storytelling. Episodes cover fluid sexuality, sex work policy, private dungeons, kink education, relationship structures like relationship anarchy, and neurodivergent perspectives on puberty, OCD, ADHD, and autism. A recurring strength is its blend of clinical insight, practical guidance, and accessible humor, making complex topics approachable for a wide adult audience. The format often pairs educators or clinicians with real-world anecdotes, helping listeners navigate intimacy, consent, and personal growth with an open, nonjudgmental lens.

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