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Tired of the pulp eroticization of sexuality? Annoyed by the self-aggrandizement of sex bloggers? Want a more thoughtful, heartier, smarter approach to sexuality, society, culture, feminism, and queer activism? These are the droids you’re looking for.

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Praise for Kink On Tap

Some nice things people have said about us:

“helped me come to terms with some of the things I personally want/need”

[Kink On Tap is] this podcast on, well duh, sexual kinks. But what could (and would if done by most people) become a horribly graphic and awkward podcast turns into a very interesting, amusing and helpful discussion of politics, social norms, and sexuality. [… E]veryone should check them out because […] they’ve helped me come to terms with some of the things I personally want/need, which is always a good thing.

—Ash Bear

“great source of information on current sexual issues”

This podcast is a great source of information on current sexual issues. The host and co-host work very well to give different points of view on a topic, as well as tell personal experiences that help drive the point home.

They bring interesting guests on board to talk about their little slice of life that run the gambit of sex, fetishes, BDSM, etc., and they will show articles in the news dealing with those slices of life.

—Gnosisseeker (from an iTunes review)

“manages to deal with very, very complicated issues…in an entertaining way”

I really wish I could give them some sort of award for how awesome Kink On Tap is. This podcast manages to deal with very, very complicated issues of sexuality, oppression, intersectionality, and kink with ease and in an entertaining way. Issues are talked about in very deep yet easy to understand ways and there’s always at least one quotable moment in every show. Every show is like a sexuality conference.

So. Awesome.

—earthquakepixie (from an iTunes review)

“an incredibly complete information package”

As someone who has been on the show, I can definitely say it’s an overall pleasure.

If you want to stay up to date with recent sexuality news, they get discussed here, and they’re discussed in a fun, accessible way.

It’s a highly interactive and participatory environment, so viewers can have their voice heard (which isn’t the case in many, if not most, podcasts). The chatroom + wiki + Twitter/links-feed(s) + videostream + podcast is an incredibly complete information package.

—pledgemistress (from an iTunes review)

“resonated so strongly”

I just finished listening to your Kink On Tap broadcast with Rabbit, even though I should really be studying. I am a medical student, and as a future physician, the information shared on your broadcast really gave me the kick-in-the-ass I needed. It’s so easy to loose touch with reality, and with self, when desperately trying to fight your way into this profession.

I used to have dreams of someday being a doctor to whom people could go and openly seek help with the things that other docs shy away from (transgender issues, safe sex, protecting your kidneys during long flogging sessions…you know…all the basics of a healthy sex life.) I am ashamed to say that I had forgotten all about that. I had to outwardly conform and in doing so had lost touch with my ideals and even my own sexuality.

I need to re-educate myself. Listening to that broadcast resonated so strongly with what I had originally set out to do, that I actually began to cry over my lost self. Bet you had no idea it was so powerful! […] I have a great deal of respect for your bravery.

—Tilly (from an email)

“fun and enlightening”

I am a first time listener to your podcasts and I want to let you know that I found them fun and enlightening. It is nice to hear about our kinks in such a lighthearted and free manner–and–in good taste. I throughly enjoyed the casts and hope you do more! […Y]ou gave me some insight […] I hadn’t considered. Well done!
—Jim (from an email)

“fabulous podcasts”

I’ve been listening to your Kink on Tap podcasts and loving them. You […] need […] to create more fabulous podcasts!
—Sue (from an email)

“interesting for someone who’s kind of new”

It’s always great […] and very interesting for someone who’s kind of new and hasn’t given too much specific thought to the whole thing.
—Jack (from an email)

“great, smart conversation”

I sat in and chatted during tonight’s Kink On Tap. It was my first time, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. […T]onight kind of felt like my first time in a chat room, but with great, smart conversation as a guide.
—Laken (from an email)

“an example of the new make your own media”

Love your show, been listening for a while now, and you are what Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman, and Howard Kurtz cite as an example of the new make your own media. I applaud you on what you guys are doing, it takes alot of work, patience, and dedication. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.

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There are so many faucets of misinformation that it seems the only way to counter such hysteria is build a spout of your own for people to drink. I must say your water tastes mighty fine!

—Jay Morgan (from an email)

“they are not afraid of it”

I’[d] like to tell you the effect your podcast has had on my parents, believe it or not. ;-)

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I have always considered myself having a fluid sexual identity, but a firm gender identity. […] I hadn’t seen my parents for a few years in person, because we live in different countries. When I finally spent some time with them, they confronted me with a whole heap of ignorant abuse, because of course they know what I’m up to, word gets back. They were screaming, I was frustrated with their behaviour and ignorance, it was all pretty bad. When I told them they had the wrong end of the stick, and in some cases didn’t even know where the stick was, my father replied “so how can you make me understand!” Unfortunately at that point, I had to go out for a few hours for work. I threw my iPod on the coffee table, said “listen to Kink On Tap!” and left in a rage.

When I came home 5 hours later, they both greeted me, crying. They had listened to your podcast and were extremely apologetic. We continued to have a very good conversation through the night. We talked about pretty much everything, and even though they might not understand or agree with everything I do, at least they are not afraid of it.

Many conversations are sure to follow, but you’ve helped start us off. Thank you very much.

—Gryphon (from an email)

More Kink On Tap

Kink On Tap is more than just a netcast about sexuality; it’s also a community of people for whom intelligent conversations about sexuality and how sexuality relates to other aspects of their lives is a motivating force for Doing Good.

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Best of Kink On Tap

Wow, there’s a lot of kink running off the tap! That’s ’cause there’s a lot to talk about every day! If you’re new here, be certain to check out our 59 second long trailer, as well as some shortcuts to a few of our favorite past episodes:

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