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Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow

Arts, Books, Health & Fitness, Sexuality

Human sexuality is the dance of education with pleasure. One cannot exist without the other for full expression. I strive to attend to both realms on this podcast. Oral Stimulation and all the sexy sex-positive stuff! My goals with this podcast are twofold: to provide you an escape to enjoy your sexuality and to improve it with the help of experts. Hi! Welcome to my podcast! I'm a podcaster, spicy romance author of multiple subgenres, and an audiobook narrator. My pen name is Ruan Willow. Listen and enjoy as I narrate sexy titillating yummy and spicy erotic romance stories. I talk about sex and relationships with experts and sexperts. Chats focus on things to improve your sex life, including advice, tips, and lots of hot spicy fiction. I'm sharing ideas to empower you, enhance your relationships and intimacy, your love life, and ideas for making romance bloom in your life. I also interview authors to celebrate them and introduce you to new writers in the spicy/erotic fiction genre. This podcast is about celebrating sexuality and all things sex-positive, I care about your sexual health, both solo and with a partner(s)! Are you ready? Get ready. Let's do it ...Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow...let's go! 18+only. NSFW. Copyright 2021-2025 All Rights Reserved Pink Infinity Publishing LLC Ruan Willow Music Heatseeker JB Good. This podcast show is not responsible for any violations of laws in states or countries where listeners of this podcast live where this content is prohibited.

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2021
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  1. On the Farm Threesome MMF: The Pastor The Farm Hand and the Baker

    Season 6, Episode 780

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 780: 18+. An age gap erotic fiction story episode, hot sexy storytelling! This story is a part of The Work Threesomes Series, and it's called On the Farm Threesome: The Young Farm Hand, The Pastor, and the Baker. Gastone has turned 18 and he's had a crush on the 20 year old baker Olga for quite some time. He works hard on his family's farm and when Olga was hired as a baker, he was ecstatic. He thought long and hard about asking her out on a date. But before he gets to spill his question, Pastor Jeff stops in to see Olga for a visit. What Jeff finds them doing after he's carried in the freshly picked strawberries shocks him. But he doesn't stay dumbfounded for long because Olga wants him too! Get the full audiobook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/groupfunatworkspicyunionsofthreeaudiobook Enjoy this erotica fiction, erotic romance entertainment arts episode to enjoy and expand your self care and relaxation time.

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    29 min
  2. The Art of Spicy Narratives: A Chat with Erotic Storyteller Nemo Omnis

    Season 6, Episode 776

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 776: The Art of Spicy Narratives: A Chat with Erotic Storyteller Nemo Omnis, plus excerpt from '"Hello Beautiful", written by Nemo Omnis and narrated by Ruan Willow.

    Topics of Discussion:

    • Erotic Storytelling, Spicy Romance, Human Condition, Intimacy Exploration, Self-Publishing, Writing Process, Erotic Fiction, Literary Freedom, Creative Collaboration, Author Journey, Character Development, Reader Engagement, Publishing Challenges, Erotic Themes, Genre Definitions, Writing Community, Literary Voice, Emotional Storytelling, Romance Literature, Kink Exploration
    • Guest Bio: Nemo Omnis is an erotic storyteller of various persuasions, currently historical and spooky. Nemo believes in the exploration of the human condition through the lens of the erotic. By embracing the playful nature of intimacy, their works focus on freedom, beauty, truth, and above all things, love. Nemo is owned by two cats who grudgingly permit them to eat, work, and sleep. They can be found at https://www.NemoOmnis.me.
    • Links: https://nemoomnis.me/ and https://eroticneutral.substack.com/

    From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's books and audiobooks (affiliate links are in this post): http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/

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    Featured books:

    Neighborhood Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsecretssfwcover Wicked & Spicy Tales: Four short stories of erotic paranormal magic and erotic horror, eerie Twilight Zone-ish... not your typical Ruan Willow book as these stories are mystical, devious, and explore the darker side. These stories are not HEA, but instead are wicked and spicy. Audiobook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/wickedandspicytalesaudiobook in Ebook and paperback: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/wickedandspicytales

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    1 hr 15 min
  3. Spring Break & Stranded with Her BFF's Brothers, Plus 6 Men, On the Court, Multiple Partners Excerpt

    Season 6, Episode 771

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 771: Spring Break & Stranded with Her BFF's Brothers, Plus 6 Men, On the Court, Multiple Partners Excerpt. A spicy why choose romance multiple partner sex adventure on the basketball court! Layla plays sex games with the male med students. This novella is full of dark kinks, self declared free use, humilation kinks, BDSM, exhibitionism, and voyeurism. It's a Why Choose Dark Romance with polyamory, New Adult Fiction. Listen to this hot excerpt and enjoy! A hot and spicy spring break adventure none of them will ever forget!

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    Across five days and 13 experts, we're exploring sex, desire, Tantra, kink, fantasy, embodiment, intimacy, relationships, receiving, confidence, shame, pleasure, and the many ways women experience and own their erotic nature, specifically for women. Claim your free seat here: https://www.tillystorm.com/a/2148307474/WZq4Y2zo

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    12 min
  4. Living the Kink Life and Writing It with All These Roadworks

    Season 6, Episode 765

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 765: Living the Kink Life and Writing It with Author All These Roadworks, Audio version.

    Discussion Topics:

    Discovering Kink Later in Life

    Fantasy vs Reality in BDSM Dynamics

    Consent and Safety in Dark Fantasy Exploration

    Understanding Kink Beyond Surface-Level Fantasies

    Breaking Shame: Kink, Consent, and Sexual Education

    Fiction Isn't Responsible to Reality

    Fiction as Safe Space for Processing

    Media Responsibility and Consensual Adult Desires

    Confidence and Communication in Relationships

    Age Brings Acceptance of Different Desires

    Understanding Kinks and Writing Submissive Characters

    Navigating Kink Clubs and Community Spaces

    Benefits and Safety of Kink Clubs

    Are Kinks Born or Developed?

    Why Rope Isn't For Me

    Finding Resources and Where to Find My Work

    Learn more about the author All These Roadworks: https://alltheseroadworks.com/

    Key Takeaways:

    • Fantasy and reality diverge significantly in kink practice. Scenarios that are arousing to read or imagine can be mentally exhausting or unsafe to actually pursue, requiring careful discernment between what excites us conceptually versus what works practically.

    • Shame is the primary barrier to understanding human sexuality. Darker fantasies are far more common than people admit, but widespread judgment prevents honest conversations about desires that don't reflect actual values or intentions.

    • The kink community's framework of consent and safety transforms mental health. Reframing desires through explicit communication and negotiation rather than moral judgment creates psychological freedom and reduces internalized shame around sexuality.

    From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow:

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    1 hr 7 min
  5. A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt by A.A. Powers, Narrated by Ruan Willow

    Season 6, Episode 760

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 760: A Devious Awakening, A Dark Paranormal Demon Romance Excerpt from a spicy fiction novel written by A.A. Powers, book excerpt narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Listen to the author interview with A.A. Powers coming Friday, June 26, 26.

    A Devious Awakening, get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4akQnpM

    Author bio:

    A.A. Powers is the author of The Devious Bonds series, a dark paranormal romance series that explores love, obsession, power, redemption, and the complexities of human desire through fantasy. By day, she works as a procurement analyst and lives in rural Minnesota with her family. By night, she writes stories filled with demons, fated mates, found family, and morally complicated characters.

    As both a reader and author of dark romance, Ashley is fascinated by the intersection of fantasy, shame, self-acceptance, and the ways fiction allows readers to safely explore parts of themselves that are often misunderstood or judged.

    Learn more about Author A.A. Powers:

    https://aapowersauthor.com/

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    12 min
  6. Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos, Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar

    Season 6, Episode 755

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 755: audio version. Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos, Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar, affiliate book link "Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain" Paperback on Amazon ebook

    When Mary Magdalene Became a Mirror for Sacred Sexuality

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    Episode Discission topics:

    Shoshanna Blanca, From Feminist Writer to Erotic Artist

    Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality Through Psychedelics

    Divine Creativity and Sexual Shame Culture

    Reframing Sex Work as Spiritual Art

    Jesus Would Listen to Sex Workers

    Biblical Interpretation and Religious Judgment

    Reinterpreting Genesis: Beyond the Eve Curse

    God's Gender and Universal Consciousness

    Orgasmic Prayers and Reclaiming Pleasure

    Modern Dating Culture and the Whores Revolution

    Bridging Porn and Social Media Culture

    Men's Misconceptions about and the Perpetuating Falsehoods About Biological Clocks

    Preparing for Psychedelic Ceremonies and Intentions

    Teshuva: Returning to Original Virtue

    Women's Suffering and the Need for Reverence

    Finding Freedom Through Breath and Spirit

    Body Innocence and Pleasure as Birthright

    Takeaways:

    • Psychedelic experiences can fundamentally reshape views on sexuality and spirituality. Shoshana's ceremony-induced rebirth experiences directly motivated her to reframe sex work and erotic expression as spiritual practices rather than taboo activities.

    • Religious symbolism in sexual content triggers deeper cultural anxiety than the sexuality itself. The backlash against her work centered more on the use of Jesus and Mary Magdalene imagery than the explicit content, revealing how religious institutions weaponize shame around sexuality.

    • Sex workers and erotic performers position themselves as spiritual healers, not moral transgressors. Let's curb our judgement! By redefining their work through a sacred lens, they challenge the foundational shame narratives that justify social stigma and argue this reframing could revolutionize how society treats sex workers, and sexuality.

    Guest Bio:

    Shoshanna Blanca, also known as Jesus Christ Pornstar, is an erotic performance artist and adult star best known for Christian and Jewish-inspired content including The Second Cumming—a series of vlogs and performances telling the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene through a psychedelic lens—and Uncovering Eve, a collection of images, videos, and verses exploring women and womanhood in the Bible. After a decade as a feminist writer and sex educator, she made OnlyFans her art gallery to provide a visual companion to her award-winning book Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. Since then, she's released a variety of female-friendly solo content for Ersties, MakeLoveNotPorn, and Pornhub, including an "ADHD Masturbation" series where she describes her fantasies and tangential thoughts while self-pleasuring and "Hysterical Literature Bible Readings," where she reads from the Bible and other sacred texts while using a Hitachi Magic Wand. She's also a model with photographs published in many magazines and an advocate for body positivity. As one of those people who looks "overweight" and "plus-size" on paper but skinny in person, she aims to dismantle the ridiculous sizing and BMI charts that have become false gods. Through her thought-provoking pornography and social media presence, she's starting a whores revolution, encouraging whores of all sorts to rise up, remember Jesus already saved a spot for them in heaven, and get too loud and proud for people to label them damaged goods—or for whorephobic fuckboys to label them hookup material but not marriage material. She popularized and advocates radical Christianity, a belief system that preaches zero divine laws except: Be who you are.

    Shoshanna's Links: https://linktr.ee/shoshannalovesjesus

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    57 min
  7. Female Female Sex Scene Rekindling Their College Hookup Days

    Season 6, Episode 748

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 748: Female Female Sex Scene Rekindling Their College Hookup Days from Ruan's new Dark Romance Suspense Thriller Novel Beach House Views!

    A gripping story of desire loaded with lust, betrayal, and survival where nothing is truly as it seems. Love can turn dark when obsession takes over. As a nightmare unfolds that violates Juniper and Bridge's freedom, the threat comes as someone they never expected.

    Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews

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    Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

    20 min
  8. The Raw Truth about Sex Work, Shame, and Autonomy with Ex-Webcam Girl and Author Breezie Axelrod

    Season 6, Episode 747

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 747: The Raw Truth about Sex Work, Shame, and Autonomy with Ex-Webcam Girl and Author Breezie Axelrod.

    What happens when a woman loses everything — her financial stability, her family support, even access to her own bank accounts — and the only thing left is her body and her will to survive?

    The Webcam Girl Next-Door is Breezie Axelrod's raw, unapologetic memoir detailing how she went from full-time caregiver to webcam performer after her father's sudden abduction and a devastating family betrayal left her financially stranded. No ID. No recent work history. No safety net.

    What followed wasn't fantasy — it was survival.

    Told through her real, unfiltered journal entries, Breezie documents the emotional, sexual, and psychological realities of entering the webcam world out of desperation. The book pulls back the curtain on digital intimacy, power dynamics, shame, empowerment, and the complicated truth behind subscription-based adult platforms.

    This isn't a glamorized "sex work success" story. It's messy. Vulnerable. Sometimes dark. Sometimes funny. And fiercely honest about what it means to monetize desire when the alternative is losing everything.

    Get the book "The Webcam Girl Next-Door" (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4utjCPh

    Topics:

    – The raw realities of webcam performance – What people get wrong about online sex work – Survival sex vs. empowerment narratives – Digital intimacy and the illusion of control – Family betrayal and rebuilding from nothing

    Emotional connection is often more valuable than explicit content, men who wanted to participate often just wanted a genuine human connection.

    From Caregiver to Webcam Performer Memoir

    Independence and Platform Evolution

    Connecting with Regulars Beyond the Sexual

    Respecting Different Sexual Preferences

    Setting Boundaries in Sex Work Business

    Struggling Without Resources and Support

    Pioneering Women's Advertising Network Online

    Long Distance Connection and Heartbreak

    Cultural Shame Around Sexuality

    Why Women Cheat, Men Cheat, and Repression of Desires and the real harm of denying our human sexuality

    Fighting for Sexual Empowerment and Independence

    Powerful Men Protected by Wealth and Influence want to control women who are making money off themselves as entrepreneurs

    Society's Unsustainable System Will Collapse

    Women's Rights and Respect in Relationships

    Why Women Leave and Men Need to Evolve

    Projection? Perceptions? Insights. Shame, and Sexual Repression in Society

    Women Are Giving Up on Men

    Women do not mutilate yourself and cripple your pleasure! Keep all those genital parts for maximal pleasure. Don't steal your own enjoyment by doing harmful alterations to your genitals.

    Beach House Views, Dark Romance Stalker Suspense Thriller by Ruan Willow:

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    Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

    1 hr 5 min
  9. Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant

    Season 6, Episode 745

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744.

    Author Bio:

    Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/ Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut)

    Discussion Topics:

    Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques

    Quotes from Adeline Bryant

    "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things."

    "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books."

    Summary:

    Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in!

    As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book!

    Ruan's Book:

    Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews

    Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

    1 hr 26 min
  10. Spicy Paranormal MM Wolf Shifter Sex Scene Excerpt from Fated by Adeline Bryant

    Season 6, Episode 744

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 744: Spicy Paranormal MM Wolf Shifter Sex Scene Excerpt from the book "Fated" by Adeline Bryant, narrated by Ruan Willow. Listen to the interview with the author Adeline Bryant in episode 745.

    Adeline's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/ Get the book Fated (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/49EpwED

    Author Bio:

    Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut).

    16 min
  11. Beach House Views Excerpt Home Tour Sex

    Season 6, Episode 743

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 743: It's launch day! Beach House Views is live and it's on sale for only $0.99! Get it here: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook

    Ebook $0.99 https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews

    Book Blurb:

    A gripping story of desire loaded with lust, betrayal, and survival where nothing is truly as it seems. Love can turn dark when obsession takes over. Juniper and Bridge miraculously find their dream house. It's on the beach! The house is eerily perfect, and the couple can't help but be drawn to its charm and the allure of its famous previous owner, a best-selling author, world-renowned. It seems to be the ideal place for them to start a new chapter in their lives and maybe make a top-notch nursery for that baby they've so desperately been trying for. During their tour of the beachfront home, Juniper finds a mysterious object in the kitchen, a hidden key in an odd place, hinting that there may be more to this picture-perfect place than meets the eye. Blinded by the gorgeous scenery and happiness with her husband, she doesn't have a clue about the shocking secret the key holds. Mysteries pop up that make it undeniable that something odd could be lurking in the house. Their world crumbles when they find the beach views they didn't want. The terrifying fixation spirals into a dark twisted fantasy, shattering their illusion of safety. The nightmare violates their freedom as his chilling plan is revealed. Tropes: Dark romance, spicy intimate open door, suspense thriller, voyeurism, adventurous intimacy, swinging friends with benefits FF, FM, MMF, cats

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    25 min
  12. Kaela Luna: From Corporate Editor to Award-Winning Trans Niche Content Creator, Giantess Videos

    Season 6, Episode 742

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 742:

    Kaela Luna, From Corporate Editor to Award-Winning Trans Creator, adult performer. Winning an award for your passion project instead of your mainstream work can completely change how you see your career. That's exactly what happened to Kaela Luna, trans adult performer and content creator, when she took home Best Content Creator at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards. #trans #sexuality #sexualitypower #sexualhealth #mentalhealth #adultindustry

    Before building her creative empire, Kaela spent years in a soulless corporate video editing job. Transitioning into sex work gave her the freedom to channel those technical skills into projects that actually matter to her, including niche giantess content that demands clever work with angles, sound design, and visual effects.

    As one of very few trans women creating giantess material, she's found it both personally rewarding and nicely profitable.

    Kaela connects creative fantasy to psychological healing, arguing that kinks like giantess content offer real therapeutic value by reversing power dynamics in safe, consensual ways. She is in New York rather than chasing industry pressure elsewhere, and the decision paid off.

    https://kaelaluna.com/

    Discussion topics:

    Adult Performer Kaela Luna Wins Content Creator Award

    Winning Best Content Creator Award

    Exploring Giantess Content and Size Fetish Community

    Creating Custom Content That Resonates Personally

    From Fantasy to Content Creation

    Balancing Mainstream Success with Passion Projects

    Platform Struggles and Content Creation Challenges

    Repressed Shame and External Judgment

    Control Backfires: Why Restrictions Create Resistance

    Human Kindness Overcoming Fear and Prejudice

    Why Judge Others' Life Choices?

    Patriarchy's Pushback Against Female Empowerment

    Art, Sexuality, and Human Nature

    Balancing Content Creation and Platform Restrictions

    Podcast Host Ruan Willow:

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    1 hr 32 min
  13. Spicy to Non Spicy Character-Driven Romance and the Freedom of Indie Publishing with Author Starr Z. Davies

    Season 6, Episode 741

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 741: Spicy to Non Spicy Romance: Character-Driven Romance and the Freedom of Indie Publishing with Author Starr Z. Davies. We chatted about the Honey and Jalapeno Romance Bookfair that I am hosting in Minnesota May 17th, 2026, and that both of us will be attending as authors at the Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights, MN, learn more: https://pinkinfinitypublishing.com/honey-and-jalapeno-book-fair-a-minnesota-book-fair/

    Author Bio:

    STARR Z. DAVIES is an award-winning author of over 20 tales that span dystopian realms, epic fantasies, and echoes of forgotten histories. Dubbed the "Character Assassin," she weaves stories where heroes are tested by fire—both emotional and physical. From her woodland home in northern Wisconsin, she crafts worlds while surrounded by her greatest allies: a supportive husband, two imaginative children, and a curious menagerie of robotic pets. When not conjuring new adventures, she dabbles in home enchantments, swims like a siren, battles through video game quests, and devours books like ancient tomes of power. Connect with Starr: Kickstarter for Stormcrown (launches on Tuesday): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/szdavies/stormcrown?ref=4mzuls Website: https://www.starrzdavies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.z.davies/ Books (affiliate links): Stormvalor https://amzn.to/4tP57Vp Fractured Empire Series: https://amzn.to/4tYevpS Topics of Discussion:

    Writing Across Romance Spectrum

    Writing Age-Appropriate Content as Authors

    Writing Sex Scenes Into Your Story

    Cutting Scenes That Don't Feel Genuine

    Navigating Genre Labels and Reader Expectations

    Amazon's Censorship of Sexual Content

    Amazon's Unfair Author Review Policies

    Dealing with AI Accusations and Online Bullying

    Creating Characters Over Twenty Years Ago

    How Language and Fantasy Changed My Writing Path

    Writing Fast and Managing Multiple Projects

    Social Media Presence and Book Fair Preparations Key Takeaways:

    • Intimate scenes should emerge organically from character authenticity rather than being added to meet genre expectations. Both authors write what feels true to their stories, not what readers demand.

    • Indie publishing offers creative freedom that traditional publishing restricts, allowing authors to explore mature themes without censorship or pressure to fit commercial standards and limitiations.

    • Genre classification for romance blended with fantasy is different for Romantasy, romantic fantasy, and fantasy romance. Each of the blends is inherently subjective, making marketing challenging because readers interpret the same work differently regardless of authors' content descriptions.

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    1 hr 2 min
  14. Reigniting Passion: "The Sure Thing" Practice for an Optimal Sex Life with Guide Elana Auerbach

    Season 6, Episode 739

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 740: Reigniting Passion: "The Sure Thing" Practice for an Optimal Sex Life with sensuality guide and educator Elana Auerbach.

    Guest Bio:

    Elana is a lover, mother, author, mentor, activator, and priestess. While Elana has a wealth of professional experience guiding people deeper into their bodies and their pleasure, The Sure Thing comes directly from her personal life. After years of frustration and failed gimmicks to try to re-spark the passion in her 20-year marriage, Elana created The Sure Thing. She wrote this book because she wants everyone to have access to this life altering practice.

    Website: https://surethingexperiment.com/

    FB: https://facebook.com/ElanaAuerbachAuthor

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/elana.auerbach/

    A guided journey to connect with your wild, sensual self, your passion, and desire!

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    Discussion Topics:

    From Passion to Purpose: Reclaiming Intimacy

    Rekindling Intimacy Through Shabbat Rituals

    Reviving Intimacy Through Weekly Commitment

    Writing a Book About Reviving Intimacy

    Addressing Jealousy in Long-Distance Relationships

    Understanding Your Inner Pantheon and Self-Awareness

    Building a Weekly Pleasure Practice Habit

    Menopause, Body Changes, and Reclaiming Pleasure

    Sexuality and Confidence Growing With Age

    Scheduling Intimacy: Building Connection Together

    Building Your "I Know What I Want" Muscle

    Sex as Duty vs. Personal Pleasure

    Unlocking Creative Flow Through Sensuality

    Exploring Your Body and Sexual Pleasure

    Exploring Diverse Gemstone Toys and Designs

    Vivacious Viv: Reclaiming My Wild Self

    Women Breaking Free from Societal Roles

    The Sure Thing Love Experiment

    Connect Through Events and Online Community

    Key Takeaways:

    • Responsive desire, which develops through safe and present connection, is completely valid.

    • A scheduled "sure thing" can dissolve years of emotional buildup in weeks, consistency matters more than spontaneity for reconnecting in long-term relationships.

    • Intimacy is a learnable skill requiring regular practice, not something that should be left to chance or assumed to naturally flourish after decades together.

    • Menopause marks a transition to continued vitality, not decline, reframing aging as an opportunity rather than loss is key to maintaining desire and self-worth.

    56 min
  15. Rethinking Relationships Brett Chamberlin of OPEN on Polyamory, Advocacy, and Building Community

    Season 6, Episode 735

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 736: Beyond the Nuclear Family: Polyamory, Justice, and Building Connected Communities.

    Quietly, one of the most overlooked facts in American life is this, the traditional nuclear family now makes up only nineteen percent of U.S. households. Yet our laws, workplaces, and culture still treat it as the default, leaving millions of people in non-traditional arrangements facing real discrimination.

    Brett Chamberlin, founder of OPEN (an advocacy nonprofit for polyamory and ethical non-monogamy), joins for a conversation that is genuinely hard to stop thinking about. Brett traces his path from environmental nonprofit work, including student-led zero-waste initiatives and plastic pollution advocacy through The Story of Stuff, to building a movement around relationship diversity. His argument is compelling and wide-ranging, taking a hard look at our loneliness crisis, our fragmented communities, our consumption-focused economy are all connected problems. (He even brings in family abolition theory.)

    What does it actually look like to fight for legal protections when anti-adultery laws still exist in fifteen U.S. states? Eight cities, including West Hollywood, Berkeley, and Portland, have already passed non-discrimination protections, and OPEN is pushing for more.

    When diverse relationship structures become normalized without needing explanation, something real has shifted in the culture. This episode will make you think harder about what family, community, and connection can mean.

    More about Brett Chamberlin:

    Brett Chamberlin (he/him) is the Founder & Executive Director of OPEN, a grassroots nonprofit advancing legal rights and cultural acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships. Under his leadership, OPEN has passed landmark non-discrimination protections in multiple cities and established itself as a leading voice in the rapidly growing movement for relationship freedom.

    A repeat nonprofit founder with over a decade of movement-building experience, Brett has led global grassroots campaigns reaching millions, including for the Emmy-winning documentary "The Story of Plastic." His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, and NBC. Find out more: http://www.open-love.org/

    Instagram Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@openloveorg Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/openloveorg Twitterhttps://x.com/openloveorg LinkedIn

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    Topics:

    Introducing Brett Chamberlin, Polyamory Advocate

    Building Community Through Non-Monogamy

    Nuclear Family as a Tool of Control

    Grassroots Advocacy for Non-Discrimination Protections

    Local Agency and Cooperative Living Solutions

    Privacy vs. Protection from Discrimination

    The Prevalence and Diversity of Non-Monogamy

    Building Coalitions Against Traditional Family Norms

    Progress Through Intersecting Social Movements

    Non-Monogamy Representation in Media and Indie Authors

    Supporting Independent Bookstores Through Bookshop.org

    Building Relationship Skills for Non-Monogamy

    Consent, Communication, and Healthy Sexuality

    Christo-Fascism and Resistance in America

    Survival, Joy, and Resistance Through Community

    Three Main Program Arms for Non-Monogamy Support

    Supporting Open Love Through Community Donations

    1 hr 2 min
  16. Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity for Better Sex, Advice from Coach Andre Lazarus

    Season 6, Episode 735

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 735: A Genuine Discussion of Intimacy and Sex. From Marine to Intimacy Guide: Andre Lazarus discusses topics on Pleasure, Vulnerability, Shedding Shame, and Connection with podcast host Ruan Willow.

    Rarely does a career pivot feel this surprising and this necessary. Andre Lazarus went from U.S. Marine to somatic intimacy guide, and the journey took a full decade of witnessing profound healing breakthroughs before he truly found his calling.

    Andre shares how his work (grounded in the Somatic method) helps everyone from trauma survivors to couples navigating alternative relationships. He's perhaps best known for appearing on the U.K. television series Virgin Island as a professional surrogate partner, bringing these conversations into public view in a way that actually matters.

    What does it really mean to feel safe enough for genuine pleasure? How can we be more authentic in our intimacy? Andre argues that safety isn't something a partner provides for you. It's your own responsibility, built through boundaries that are dynamic and require constant, intentional practice.

    Andre addresses male vulnerability, which is less commonly discussed. Men, he explains, often struggle deeply with reconnecting to vulnerability, and that disconnection blocks pleasure entirely. He also breaks down his three-pillar framework: open community conversation about sex, attunement to a partner, and aftercare. He also talks about how men have tradtionally talked about sex from their own perspective, leaving women, women's bodies, sensations, and women's pleasure out of the conversation, which has collectively skewed our culture's view of sexuality to the male experience and perspective, and erroneously perpetuated that this also applies to women. This is total lie and a very common, and toxically pervasive, misconception. Humans are finally looking at women's pleasure and experiences with sex, but it will take time to permeate the general populus to break the male centered myths. The more we talk about this the better!

    Topics discussed:

    • Sexuality as Our Birthright and Vulnerability
    • Safety is Your Personal Responsibility
    • Setting Boundaries and Saying No
    • Listening to Your Body's Signals
    • Beyond Penetration: BDSM Exploration and Sensation
    • Slowing Down and Redefining Sexual Pleasure
    • Understanding How Our Desires Develop
    • Breaking Free from Sexual Shame
    • Sexual Performance Issues in Male and Female Bodies
    • Self-Pleasure and Sexual Shame in Childhood
    • Taking Responsibility for Your Own Pleasure
    • Why We Shame Sexual Tools
    • Helping People Find Intimate Connection on Television
    • Finding Your Joy and Sexual Authenticity
    • Exploring Different Experiences With One Toy

    Connect with Andre:

    Today, Andre balances private coaching, workshops, and a men's online course on sexual communication with growing media visibility, including the upcoming second season of Virgin Island. Website: https://www.coming-closer.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coming-closer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comingcloserwithandreFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/comingcloserwithandre?_rdc=1&_rdr# Media profile: https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/andre-lazarus

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    Andre's Bio:

    Andre Lazarus is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and media-recognised voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. His career has followed an unconventional path: from serving in the U.S. Marines to guiding people through the complexities of intimacy and desire. That breadth of experience gives him a distinctive perspective on courage, vulnerability, and human connection. He is best known for his role on the UK television series Virgin Island, where he appeared as a professional surrogate partner helping participants confront intimacy challenges alongside licensed therapists. The program drew national attention, and Andre's presence on screen highlighted how intimacy work is not about performance but about safety, consent, and the courage to connect. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring alternatives such as ethical non-monogamy. Equally, he works with couples committed to monogamy who want to strengthen trust and rediscover each other. His approach, rooted in the Somatica® Method of sex and intimacy coaching, emphasises learning through the body and replacing shame with curiosity. While Andre has also taught workshops introducing kink and alternative practices, he situates them within a broader conversation: how people of all backgrounds can embrace intimacy as part of their wellbeing. His message consistently comes back to honesty, communication, and self-awareness as the foundations for connection.

    1 hr 2 min
  17. When Taboo Becomes Art: Exploring Erotica, Horror and Creative Freedom with Author Dixon Ahl-Knight

    Season 6, Episode 734

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 734: Erotica fiction excerpts from books written by author Dixon Ahl-Knight, and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, plus an Author Interview touching on the following topics, When Taboo Becomes Art: Exploring Erotica, Horror, and Creative Freedom and Algorithmic Censorship forcing Coded Language: Inside Erotica writing and publishing.

    A conversation about erotica can lead naturally into a discussion about horror writing, because they are similar in some ways. Dixon Ahl-Knight, a small-town Iowa author who has been happily married for over twenty years...more about the author:

    Dixon Ahl-Knight is a small-town, Iowa-born author who loves the idea of passion and excitement in fiction and reality! Well-versed in the music/audio production industry, D.A-K decided to enter the book industry and bring the stories and fantasies of his imagination to print. When not working in the media industries, D.A-K can be found devouring the books of others, running, listening to underground music, and embarrassing his wife and kids with his silly antics and juvenile sense of humor!

    Find Dixon online at: @DixonAhlKnight on X Dixon_ahlknight on Instagram Dixon Ahl-Knight on Facebook dixonahlknight on TikTok Feel free to email Dixon at dixonahlknight@gmail.com

    FInd Dixon Ahl-Knight's books at: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/homecoming-small-town-swingers-club-1/ https://4horsemenpublications.com/our-authors/dixon-ahl-knight/

    More about the discussion:

    What does it actually mean to write authentically when every platform is working against you?

    Frankly, the conversation goes places you might not expect. Dixon explains that erotica and horror share more than you'd think (both build tension toward a climax, and the writer simply chooses where to direct the payoff). He also makes a surprisingly compelling case that writing explicit fiction is not so different from writing about being a ninja. You do not have to live something to write it.

    The episode digs into real tensions: AI narration disrupting the audiobook industry, Amazon's tightening content classifications, and why indie authors may be the last line of defense for creative freedom.

    The discussion around female empowerment in fiction, coded language on TikTok, and the Golden Pigtails award (that Ruan's book won) adds even more texture to an already layered conversation.

    Listen to this episode to hear a genuinely thoughtful conversation about storytelling, stigma, and staying true to your creative vision.

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    Key Takeaways:

    • **Algorithmic censorship forces coded language**: Social media platforms suppress sexual content through algorithms, pushing creators to use euphemisms like "spicy" instead of explicit terminology—a form of censorship that doesn't apply equally to violent content.

    • **Erotica enables value-neutral exploration**: Writing sexually explicit fiction allows authors to explore scenarios divorced from their personal beliefs and values, similar to how horror writers explore violence without endorsing it.

    • **Double standard in content judgment**: Literature faces stricter scrutiny and editorial pressure around sexual content than violent content, despite both being fictional explorations separated from authors' real-world positions.

    ⁠⁠⁠Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

    1 hr 33 min
  18. Oral, Doggy, Female Pleasure Focused

    Season 6, Episode 732

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 732: Enjoy this replay from the previous exclusive level of the podcast! A spicy romance story with intimacy focusing on oral, doggy, and female pleasure!

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    22 min
  19. Romance with Spice, Adventure, & Fireballs: The Stories We Deserve to Read with Author Melissa Lam

    Season 6, Episode 731

    Show notes

    Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, Season 6, Episode 731: Romance, Fireballs, and the Stories We Deserve to Read with Indie Author Melissa Lam!

    Official Bio: Melissa Lam loves reading and writing romance books that take the reader on an emotional roller coaster full of mystery, suspense, and heartache.

    As an extroverted introvert who doesn't like to leave the house (because it requires wearing pants), Melissa enjoys playing strategic board games and taking long showers. When she does find the will to put pants on, she can be found traveling, enjoying bubble tea, or experiencing the world through food.

    TL;DR I like to eat and write about heartbreaking shit.

    Summary:

    Rarely does a guest arrive with both a fireball-throwing biker and a passionate defense of honest storytelling, but Melissa Lam brings exactly that energy to this conversation. Melissa's contemporary fantasy romance series, set in modern-day Los Angeles, centers on a powerful biker who can throw fireballs trying to understand a woman immune to all powers Her trilogy, including "Ordinary Secrets", "Captured Immune", and "Scrubbed Mind", grew out of a first draft that ballooned to 225,000 words before becoming three separate books.

    On writing: What does it actually mean to write romance that feels real and complete? Melissa argues that including explicit scenes reflects genuine relationships rather than being gratuitous, and she pushes back hard against the "clean versus dirty" labels that unfairly judge authors who write open-door content. Relationships in the real world often have sex, so should fiction. It's authentic! She also opens up about publishing four books within ten months, managing every aspect of indie publishing while navigating postpartum exhaustion, and why she rejects AI shortcuts in favor of real human editors, cover artists, and beta readers.

    Find Melissa at http://authormelissalam.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authormelissalam/ where she is most active.

    Topic timeline:

    From Reader to Romance Author

    The Versatility and Power of Profanity

    Understanding Romance Book Spice Levels

    Cutting Scenes and Managing Word Count

    Writing Dual POV with Male Perspective Focus

    Male Perspective Storytelling in Romance Books

    Reading Habits and Book Preferences Debate

    Books That Tear Your Heart Apart

    Motherhood and Writing: The Postpartum Challenge

    Balancing Social Media Pressure and Creative Writing

    Building a Loyal Fanbase Through Consistent Writing

    Why Human Editors Beat AI Tools

    Why Human Feedback Beats AI for Creative Work

    The Value of Human-Made Creative Work Authenticity in Writing vs AI-Generated Books

    Key Takeaways:

    • "Open door" spice levels aren't about purity—Melissa's first drafts contained five intimate scenes per book, but were edited down to one to meet publishing standards.

    • Melissa chooses a male perspective during action sequences as a deliberate narrative choice, rather than defaulting to female POV as many contemporary romance series do, creating a distinct storytelling approach in her supernatural biker romance.

    • A 225,000-word manuscript becoming a trilogy required cutting plot, not just romance scenes, revealing that contemporary fantasy romance often demands aggressive editing beyond just adjusting spice levels to meet market expectations.

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    1 hr 15 min
  20. Oral On Vacation, Around Her World

    Season 6, Episode 728

    Show notes

    Season 6, Episode 728: This is a replay story. A delectable heterosexual spicy short romance story with teasing oral fun! Perfect for his and for her pleasure! It's another erotica fiction episode for your saucy entertainment pleasure! Listen for indulging in your well-deserved, and much needed self care time! It's your sexuality and it matters! Sexual health is a part of your mental health! The story: Around Her World: Marlayna and Jason are headed to their favorite hidden away resort for a long weekend of hotel intimacy and reconnection in their relationship. The teasing fun begins when Jason drops hints about a new oral technique he plans to pleasure Marlayna with once they are in the hotel room. Her anticipation runs wild as their flirting reaches inferno levels on the road trip up north. The culmination of their saucy conversation leaves both members of the couple panting heavy with satiated smiles. The resort holds repeat magic for them! It's sexual magic!

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    42 min

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