Condoms are single use, which might give some environmentally-minded folks reason to pause and wonder if they should use them or not. However, condoms are also incredibly accessible and effective when it comes to unplanned pregnancy and STI prevention. So today we’re taking a journey together following the general lifecycle of a condom to better understand the impact of single use products like condoms while also holding how essential they are to our sexual health.
Read MoreAlessandra Hurt-- a mother, wife, book reviewer, and outdoor-lover-- shares her top 3 children’s sexuality books and offers some perspective on how important it is to be intentional when it comes to navigating these kinds of learning and self-discovery moments with children-- as well as ourselves.
Read MoreKelly Simmons has a background studying animals and plants, and it opened her eyes to the wide world of sex happening all around us outdoors. And we resonate with that! Because the more we started to look into “what animals are having interesting sex?” we quickly learned that the answer is all of them. Tune in to hear just a handful from Kelly as she uncovers fact after fact about how quirky all of our sex lives actually are, and how natural that truly is.
Read MoreKink enthusiast and naturalist Rey Arrastia helps answer some questions about bondage for folks who are curious to try it— and dispels some common assumptions that athletes and recreationalists might have when it comes to applying outdoor knot tying skills to bondage practice. Spoiler: you’ll need to learn some different knots… oh, and skip the paracord.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features professional river guide Tess McEnroe, who knows firsthand just how important it is to take care of your reproductive health while navigating a multi-day river trip. From taking a pee break to navigating privacy (plus-- how to make river sex time a cleaner, more lovely experience), Tess drops tip after tip for how to keep vaginas healthy on the river.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features tip after tip from bike rider and outdoor rec educator Beckie Irvin, who has some pretty helpful insights when it comes to taking care of your crotch on longer distance or more frequent rides. Because, like it or not, sitting on a bike seat, day in and day out-- it can take a toll on a lot more than your muscles and joints.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features a conversation with sexual and reproductive health specialist Dr. Justin Houman about why so many of us are focused on sexual “performance” when it comes to erections, how we don’t talk about erectile dysfunction often enough, and some of the ways biological processes, mental health, and pressure from sexual partners can contribute to anxiety around getting hard.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features a conversation about something that is totally natural but many folks cringe to talk about: vaginal discharge. Entrepreneur and outdoorswoman Alexandra Gabrielle joins us to share information and tips around vaginal discharge, because developing comfort and awareness around this topic is important for literally everyone (whether you’re the smeller, or the smell-ee, or just want to know more about the human body).
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features a “trail meet-cute” story written and told by Alina Drufovka (a Colombian-American illustrator and painter currently based in Philly) detailing how she and her partner came to meet while thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. A short, sweet, feel-good retelling of finding love thanks to the outdoors awaits your headphones!
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features boudoir and intimate portrait photographer Janette Casolary as she provides tips for becoming more comfortable-- even confident-- in an outdoor portrait session where little to no clothing is required. From practical information to pep talks, this is a must-listen before you head outside to shoot in the nude.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features writer, traveler, and outdoor enthusiast Natasha Buffo who brings her background in human sexuality to the conversation to share why getting to know your body and practicing how to talk about it is essential to more fulfilling sexual experiences.
Read MoreSex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features nurse and bike tourist Mary Ann Thomas as we explore if and how orgasms can help alleviate menstrual cramping and other period symptoms, and how to manage the potential mess of period sex in the outdoors.
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