Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas

Ep. 158 - Fitting Confidence: Lingerie for every body with Emily from Circadian Intimates

Would you believe that most people are not wearing the right bra for them? Coach Kristen interviews Emily Elizabeth, the owner of Circadian Intimates, a lingerie shop in KC. They discuss Emily's journey into the lingerie industry, the importance of proper bra fitting, and the impact of well-fitted lingerie on confidence. Emily shares insights on the evolving lingerie industry, including size and fit inclusivity, and offers practical shopping tips for partners.
 
RSVP for their Holiday Fashion Show: https://circadianintimates.com/blogs/about-circadian-intimates/youre-invited-circadian-intimates-holiday-lingerie-fashion-show
 
Topics include:
Emily’s Journey into the lingerie industry
The importance of proper bra fitting
Inclusivity in the industry
Exploring kinks and fetishes through lingerie
And advice for partners shopping for the holidays or special occasions
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to my guest, info on upcoming events06:07 Emily's Journey into the Lingerie Industry11:50 Proper Bra Fitting18:30 Bra Donation Program 21:40 Evolving Lingerie Industry Size Inclusivity26:29 Comfort in Lingerie Shopping32:11 Holiday Lingerie Shopping35:54 Exploring Confidence and Self-Expression 38:19 Approaching Strangers49:54 Diverse Options for Every Budget and Style in Lingerie
 
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Ep. 157 -Role(Play) With It with Julia Satterlee

Do you wish you had more confidence when it comes to role play? Worry that you’re not creative enough to have an exciting and easy experience? Coaches Julia and Kristen are going to set your mind at ease. 
 
Topics include:
Role play preparedness
Key elements of negotiation
Use media or tools like Faithful Fling to help you
Read "Familiar Stranger", this month's Keep Them Coming column via The Pitch. 
 
Julia Satterlee is a Clinical Sexologist dedicated to kicking shame out of the bedroom and sparking joyful intimacy. Since 2019, she has been coaching couples, men, and women, championing pleasure and connection as essential, not optional. Julia’s work revolves around exploring and expressing needs, desires, and boundaries in a judgment-free environment. Her approach combines self-love strategies, effective communication techniques, and myth-busting insights into sex and intimacy—all with a dose of fun.
 
Find her here:
https://pleasure-wise.com/
tinyurl.com/pleasurepractice
@pleasure.wise Instagram
@sexistentialcoach Facebook
 
Email me at kristen@openthedoorscoaching.com for questions, topic suggestions for future episodes, or to book your first session. 

Ep. 156 - Sex Talks with Amanda Vee

Amanda Vee is the creator of Sex Talks With Amanda and Embodied Sexual Power. She brings over a decade of experience and expertise as an accredited fitness professional and Behavioral Change Specialist. She’s a Certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist, Certified Life Coach, and faculty at Sex Coach U. After leaving a twenty-year relationship and moving across the country during the pandemic, Amanda pivoted her career to fully embrace her passion for helping people create the sex lives that they really want. 
She identifies as polyamorous and heteroflexible and she discussed what apps she’s had success with while dating as a nonmonogamous person. Amanda lived a fantastic slut era but also spent time with celibacy to understand more about herself. 
 
Topics discussed:
Sexual health month and positive relationships 
Sexual and romantic spectrums in honor of National Bisexuality Day.
Exploration and labels
The relationship escalator
Dating as a couple and unicorn hunting
When and where to be open - small towns vs cities, safety and stigma considerations
The Ask Coach Kristen Anything got pretty spicy 🌶️🥵 
 
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Ep. 155 - Getting Beducated with Mariah Freya

Have you ever wanted to get more sex education but have no interest in talking to a coach directly? 
Did you have a belief that your sex life should be amazing always, only to find that it's a really difficult expectation to live up to?
This episode is dedicated to everyone who would like more sex education but could not imagine themselves reaching out to work with a coach personally. I get it... It's awkward! Maybe it's just not for you, maybe there's an acessability issue.  
That is why you'll enjoy this conversation with my guest Mariah Freya. She is the founder of Beducated. She's making a global impact by making sex education accessible. 
In this episode:
What should your kids know from you about sexual health? You are their first teacher!
What is the sexual lifeline?
Our thoughts on people who try to discourage sexual health education.
 
Listen until the end for a discount code on a Beducated subscription!
Also - Happy Sexual Health Month! XOXO Kristen
 

Ep. 154 - Navigating Invisible Labor with Zach Watson

On this episode of Keep Them Coming, I’m thrilled to talk to Zach Watson, aka The Recovering Manchild. Zach’s relatable approach to addressing mental load, invisible labor, and the challenges of modern relationships has really struck a chord with me, and I know it will with you too.
Today, we’re diving deep into how he uses humor and vulnerability to foster conversations about personal development, communication, and navigating partnerships. So get ready for an engaging discussion on everything from household responsibilities to the small yet significant ways we can better support each other in relationships. 
Watson, and Invisible Labor Coach, was also quoted in my August column Love and Loads: Why not doing your fair share is killing your sex life. Available online August 16th. 
His TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringmanchild
His IG: https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/
 
RSVP for Kristen's workshop Tap Into Pleasure on September 4th:
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Ep. 153 - Project Relationship with Dr Joli Hamilton

This episode is dedicated to those of you who celebrated the Week of Visibility for Non-monogamy last week (July 15th-21st).
What do you do to work through jealousy in relationships (especially ENM)? And is it something that you can even prevent? 
Have you ever said "I'm too jealous to be in a nonmonogamous relationship"?
Ever heard of "creative monogamy"?
My guest today, Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker bestselling author - we talked about her book Project Relationship - and she's also an AASECT certified sex educator. She co-hosts the Project Relationship podcast with her  anchor partner, Ken, and she's been featured in the New York times. Vogue. NPR and the Atlantic. 
Find her at jolihamilton.com and her quiz at joliquiz.com
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Ep. 152 - Say Yes to Pleasure with Melanie Cristol

Did you know oral sex leads to orgasm 3 times more than intercourse? Did you also know that studies are beginning to prove that STIs are spread more now by oral sex than by other forms of sexual contact? 
 On this episode, I was joined by Melanie Cristol, the founder and CEO of Lorals. Lorals is an FDA-approved product whose mission is to empower people to experience intimacy freely and fully and to connect with our partners in a variety of ways.
They see Lorals as reinventing oral sex - helping everyone have uninhibited maximum oral pleasure every single time.
Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen
 
Lorals website: mylorals.com
 
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Ep. 151 - Unlocking the Secrets of Solo Pleasure: A Deep Dive with Savannah Rose

Welcome to Keep Them Coming. I'm your host, Kristen Thomas, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist. This episode marks the exciting kickoff of season three, and I promise it's going to be hotter and more educational than ever before.
In this episode, I am joined by fellow sexologist Savannah Rose of Savannah Rose Coaching. We dive deep into the world of solo pleasure in celebration of International Masturbation Month. Discover why we prefer alternative terms to 'masturbation,' and explore fascinating statistics about solo pleasure time, including why many women prefer it over intercourse.
Savannah shares her expertise on closing the orgasm gap, healing from abuse, and living authentically. We discuss the role of pleasure in people's lives, and how to make partnered playtime more connected and hotter. This conversation is filled with profound lessons, practical advice, and plenty of fun.
Don't forget to check out my monthly column in The Pitch and stay tuned for more exciting content this season. Enjoy the episode!
 
Mentioned in the episode:
Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz
Come As You Are by Dr Emily Nagowski
Sex Coach U and Dr Patti Britton
VITA and Layla Martin
Sex For One by Betty Dodson
 
Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen
 
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Ep. 150 - Solo pleasure with Kya of so(l)o

It's International Masturbation Month!! My guest is Kya, founder of so(l)o.
 
Kya is a pleasure activist who believes that pleasure is a key component of living a wholehearted life. After noticing a gap in the market for intimate wellness products that focused on self-pleasure and catered to BIPOC women, Kya founded so(l)o.
 
so(l)o creates all-natural, sustainable intimate wellness products that are specifically created for self-pleasure. Kya was so passionate about so(l)o that she quit her corporate gig and moved to Berlin....after a great deal of strategy and thought, of course. You can follow Kya’s life in Berlin on @brooklyntoberlin and follow so(l)o @mysoloislove on Instagram.
 
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Ep. 149 -Neurodivergency, sex, and relationships with Dr. Chelsia Potts

This episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency.
 
Have you found that when you're dating, it's easy to be all hot and heavy when you're still in the new relationship energy but then you suddenly feel disconnected? Are you overwhelmed once you have to merge the emotional and physical in a relationship? Worry that your autism or ADHD will prevent you from finding a caring and understanding partner? This episode is for you.
 
Topics include:
Aging, shifting, and unmasking - how we mourn removing our mask
Dating with autism or ADHD
Recognizing red flags
Learning to build connections
Overcoming shame
 
Find Dr Potts TikTok @heavyonthedr
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