Keep Them Coming with Open the Doors Coaching
Your regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion is advised (18+). Original theme song and production by MKoussa.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Ep. 140 - Rejuvenating intimacy with Kristine D’Angelo CSC
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Back on Keep Them Coming for another episode - it's my friend, colleague, and co-host Kristine D'Angelo. She's a Portland based Certified Sex Coach and we are hosting a couples intimacy retreat in Puerto Vallarta, MX in a few months. We discussed who our retreat is for and some of the topics we will cover. If you and your spouse or partner really love each other, buuut - come to the retreat and we will help you over come that "but". Also included - responsive desire, being an interesting partner, extreme unity vs extreme autonomy, empty nesters and divorce, and moving beyond talking about it to fixing it!Visit rejuvenateintimacy.com for more information or to complete the interest form. You can get more of Kristine by going to doyoursexlifeafavor.com
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Ep. 139 - Harm reduction for SWs with Mariah Grant
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Mariah Grant is the Director of Research and Advocacy for the Sex Worker Project at the Urban Justice Center. The midterms are coming, and if the blue wave succeeds, the conversations around decriminalizing sex work could result in action. In the meantime, we discussed ways that everyday people can reduce harm for sex workers. We also covered topics like the Safe Sex Worker Study Act, how to speak to legislators to drive change at the state level, and how cops aren't the answer in solving the current issues. Also, pay attention to where you spend your dollar. Lots of big corporations and banks discriminate against SWs. Find your way over to the Urban Justice Center's website and give them a donation!Visit rejuvenateintimacy.com for more information about my couples intimacy retreat in Puerto Vallarta, MX April of 2023.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Ep. 138 - Pregnancy & passion with Kaci Mial
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
CSC Kaci Mial joined KTC to discuss all things sex and pregnancy! We talked about the unique challenges that trying to conceive (TTC) couples face. She shared ways to relieve the pressure, to make sex less mechanical, and she provided some great resources for listeners. If you've ever been scared to have sex while pregnant, you need this episode! New moms, dad, and parents alike need support to adjust to their new role as parent and partner. Kaci also talk about what she thought, as a new Mom, was sexiest about her husband after she had their first child. Website : sexcoachkaci.comEmail : sexcoachkaci@gmail.comInstagram : @SexCoachKaci ResourcesWhy Did No One Tell Me This? The Doula’s Honest Guide For Expectant Parents, Natalia Hailes and Ash Spivak (Pgs.185-186)And Baby Makes Three: The Six Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives, John Gottman PhD and Julie Scwartz PhdCounseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy, Stephanie Buehler PhdPlanned Parenthood Reproductive Justice Timelinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkvGmGNKvSU&ab_channel=PPGNYAction
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Ep. 137 - Electric Love with AJ Cheyfitz
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
AJ Cheyfitz is both a sex therapist, as well as a kink and BDSM educator in the DC area. AJ taught me all about The Violet Wand, including great information about care, such as cleaning, safety protocols, and more. If you have been a BDSM or kink practitioner for a while, and you've been playing with different things that give you those stringy or those thuddy sensations, and you're looking for something a little bit more interesting, electricity play could be something for you to try.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Ep. 136 - Ask Me Out with Anna Koehler
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
My new friend, Anna Koehler, joined me. She and I are co-hosting a workshop coming up called Ask Me Out: How to approach them for a date. If you feel like the pandemic has made you start holding back, something has made you feel like you're having a harder time putting yourself out there, or maybe you became single for the first time in a long time in the last couple of years. You're not alone. And we have solutions for you in this workshop!Ana also discussed her one woman show called Cold Showers. We threw in some of our ideas about how to get the second date. I also gave my opinion on who should pay for the check on the date.Found out that I got nominated for The Pitch's Best Of For 2022. I got nominated for two awards - Best TikTok and Best Local Personality. I'd appreciate your vote.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Ep. 135 - Pelvic wands, weights, and more with Dr Amanda Olson, DPT
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Amanda Olson is a Pelvic Floor Therapist and she treats a host issue. Her company Intimate Rose makes FDA approved medical devices to treat pelvic floor disorders. And Dr. Olson helped explain what the process is like when you first go and what the treatment journey can look like.On top of discussing the benefits of some of her devices, which I do have one on my office shelf, we also discussed some of the shifts that we have seen that have enabled growth in her industry. Gen Z is not putting up with not having answers and solutions to their pain, that's for sure! Mentioned in the episode intro: Workshop September 18th, 2022 Ask Me Out: How to approach them for a date
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Ep. 134 - Parenting queer and trans teens with Erin Wallis
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Friend and fellow Clinical Sexologist Erin Wallis has her hands full with 3 queer teens, including 2 that are transgender. In fact, no one in the house is straight! Her experiences in Cumming, Georgia are like something out of a novel. Have you ever had a pastor call your house to harass you? Erin was frank about the conversations and considerations about safety, playing sports, and having an exit plan. No parent should have to worry about their child's safety in the ways she does, but we are watching in real time as people are being emboldened by radical Christofacists. We both feel our fathers were radicalized by Fox News. I was very appreciative of her sharing her and her family's story (and everyone in the house gave her the green light to discuss their lives). Even if you don't have a household like the Wallis', you're sure to learn something from today's episode.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Ep. 133 - Are we breaking up?
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Breaking up is never fun nor easy, no matter how long you've been together. But, sometimes it's simply necessary. You should definitely consider some things before you make a final decision. Today's episode covers when is it time to break up with someone? How do you break up with someone effectively? And what should you do to get past a breakup?
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Ep. 132 - Shifting labels with Corey Green
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Artist. friend, and Kinsey 6 Corey Green joined me to just kind of tell me the story of his life. I truly savor when I get the opportunity to hear someone tell me not only their coming out story, but also what was it like exploring sex, especially when you grew up where you didn't get much information about it. If you lived that small town teenage life, you will certainly appreciate Corey's tales.So, whether you have been considering how you can understand more about your proclivities for kink, understanding your queerness, and so much more, listening to this conversation can hopefully help you feel a little bit more comfortable with yourself. The answer to "am I normal?" is "yes!"
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Ep. 131 - Exploring queerness outside of sexuality with Katie M
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Thank you for joining me for another episode of keep them coming. Fair warning, the content of this episode is freaking amazing! However, I majorly f*cked up on my setup. I guess I didn't have it recording on my microphone. So...my apologies!Guest Katie M has several intersecting identities and it has made it challenging for them to date. Their identity can give people a lot of opportunities to make inaccurate assumptions.There's so much variety with asexuality. There almost is like no two that are truly alike. It can really just manifest in a variety of ways. So, if you've ever wondered what asexuality is like, Or you have heard of demisexuality, graysexuality, or sapiosexual and have questions, then this episode is absolutely for you. Also discussed in this episode - thoughts on pride, who are some influencers out there who are ACE or non-binary, and what have some asexual or ACE portrayals been like in movies and media. Also, what does queerness really look like and how can it be explored when it's removed from sex?You are absolutely guaranteed to learn something in this episode!
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