About this episode
Luna revisits her very first episode where she interviews herself and updates it with her current, six-years-later perspective and reflections. ⏰ TIME CODE 00:00 Inspirations of MeToo and sex ed gaps 04:11 Reflections on oversharing, shame, friendship and parasocial relationships 08:09 Updates on sexuality labels, erotic artistry and sex work 10:12 Formative experiences, masturbation discovery 15:20 Understanding rejection and communication 18:45 First blowjob experiences, deep throat learning 24:30 Evolution of oral sex skills and preferences 29:15 BDSM discovery and communication growth 35:22 Safety protocols and boundary setting 41:08 Protection discussions and body hair preferences 47:33 Updated views on hygiene and consent 52:16 Relationship styles and touch needs 1:04:22 Professional boundaries and parasocial dynamics 1:11:08 Double penetration hopes and gangbang fantasy sharing 1:19:54 Evolution of fantasies and connection needs 1:30:12 What makes me go WOO? The moon, croissants, and learning from others 1:31:30 How learning about others' experiences shapes understanding of connection 1:33:37 The reality of projections in new relationships and meeting expectations 1:35:14 My obsession with "lining things up" 1:37:41 How “lining things up” applies to photography, podcasting, and all creative work 1:40:19 How I woo me: the importance of alone time 1:45:06 How to woo me: food, touch, and engagement with creative work 1:48:55 Building safety and trust in relationships 1:50:44 Requirements for physical intimacy and love of clear containers 1:54:22 Evolution from early podcast days to embracing all erotic arts 1:56:56 Dreams of creating edurotic content and spaces 2:00:13 Ongoing learnings navigating personal relationships 2:01:29 Health, safety, and communication practices 2:05:02 Patterns of boundaries in vanilla vs kinky connections 2:15:52 Ongoing project: organizing my ultimate bucket list of pleasure exploration 2:21:56 Vision for Explicit Negotiation edurotic series 2:32:15 Future goals: redefining sex education and creating safe spaces for deep connection 2:35:12 Dreams of co-creating a more connected, loving world together 🔗 PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED | Marc Brackett (Yale researcher, creator of RULER emotional intelligence program) - marcbrackett.com Lisa Feldman Barrett (Neuroscientist, emotions researcher) - lisafeldmanbarrett.com Esther Perel (Psychotherapist, relationships expert) - estherperel.com Brené Brown (Researcher focusing on vulnerability and shame) - brenebrown.com Andrew Huberman (Stanford neuroscientist, host of Huberman Lab podcast) - hubermanlab.com Emily Nagoski (Sex educator and researcher, writer on sexuality and stress) - emilynagoski.com Amelia Nagoski (Choral conductor, co-author on burnout research) Cherie DeVille (Adult performer, former pod guest) - cheriedeville.com Ophelia Kaan (Adult performer) - x.com/OpheliaKaan Tyler Poelle (Acting teacher at Lesly Kahn) - tylerpoelle.com 📚 BOOKS | Show Me by Will McBride and Dr. Helga Fleischhauer-Hardt Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown Hot Sex: How to Do It by Tracey Cox Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Come Together by Emily Nagoski Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski 🔥 PARTNERS | Make your world a sexier place—get a discount & support the pod! BEDUCATED: Learn how to have great sex | Use the code LOVER for 50% off your yearly membership RUGIET READY: A next-gen prescription to amplify arousal | Use the code LOVER for 15% off FIRMTECH: Performance-enhancing cock rings | Use the code LOVER for 15% off BUTTER WELLNESS: Prioritizing prostate pleasure | Use the code LOVER for 20% off SDC: A place for swingers to connect 🙌 SHARE SEX STORIES 🌈 Explore (y)our curiosity. 🤑 Offer irresistible invitations. 💦 Spread ripples of love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .