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[Contains explicit content] In this 2019 show, Susie looks at the predictably tragic history of female masturbation cures through the ages. Next, how do sex workers draw the line between sex and work? Easily. And then, "New on Audible": Jane Harper's The Lost Man had Susie in bed till all hours just find out who dunnit.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2016 show, Susie talks to Andi Zeisler, author of We Were Feminists Once, about the branding of "consumer feminism". If feminism is whatever makes you happy shopping, is there any meaning left to the word? And then, it's "New on Audible": The Measure of Her Powers: An M.F.K. Fisher Reader - essential listening for sensualists and lovers of a well-turned phrase.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2019 show, Susie recalls the life and work of one of her biggest intellectual influences, Ann Snitow, and reads an excerpt from her paper, "Mass Market Romance: Pornography for Women Is Different". And then, "New on Audible": Margaret Atwood's Life Before Man, a sophisticated meditation on non-monogamy and marriage.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2005 show, Susie's guest is Andi Zeisler, co-founder and editorial director of Bitch, a quarterly magazine dedicated to the "Feminist Response to Pop Culture". Susie and Andi chat about the proliferation of porn culture, why the feminist part of her magazine offends more people than the title, the new Dove firming cream ads, and much, much more. Then, Andi sticks around to help Susie answer a letter from the mailbag: a man asks why his female coworkers aren't more upset that the boss is sleeping with the employees.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2004 show, Susie has a special guest in the studio: Dori Midnight, creator of a deck of tarot cards quite unlike any you've seen before. During their conversation, Susie pulls three cards and Dori reads them to give Susie lots of juicy info about her sex life and much, much more. Then, from the mailbag, a man seeks Susie's advice on finding the perfect spot.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2006 show, Susie's guest is Laura Kipnis, author of The Female Thing: Dirt, Sex, Envy, Vulnerability, and Against Love. Laura Kipnis says women today are deeply conflicted about what it means to be female. With most advice based on helping women obtain what they "lack", Laura says women now spend inordinate amounts of time keeping themselves and their houses clean. While Susie and Laura don't see eye-to-eye on every issue, their different viewpoints offer a fascinating look at feminism and womanhood today.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2016 show, Susie talks to Jennifer Tyburczy about her book Sex Museums. She traveled the world visiting sex and fine art museums and has some unexpected conclusions.

[Contains explicit content] From 2008: If you've ever wondered if being a sexual swinger is for you, this show is a must listen. Susie interviews award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator Tristan Taormino, and the topic of conversation is open relationships and how you make them work.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2005 show, Susie takes a close look at testosterone therapy and analyzes the results of a "Bisexual Men Don't Exist" survey. Then, from the mailbag: "Can doctors be sued for malpractice if they ruin your sex life?"

[Contains explicit content] In this 2018 show, Susie talks to the legendary novelist Blanche McCrary Boyd about her new novel The Tomb of the Unknown Racist. Susie asks about the sex-obsessed roots of white nationalisms and catches up with McCrary Boyd's famous lesbian separatist character Ellen Burns.

[Contains explicit content] From a 2014 show, it's the Orgasmatron! It is what it sounds like: a small machine that can give you endless pleasure. So why don't we all have one? Susie takes a look at the story, the device, and the doctor who invented it. Then, from the mailbag, Susie has a letter from a frustrated husband. "My wife is not interested in anything but vanilla sex," he says, and he wants to try pegging and get advice on how to find some action. Finally, it's "What’s New on Audible": The Slave by Laura Antoniou.

[Contains explicit content] From a 2006 show: It's two great sex writers, thinkers, activists, and friends for the price of one! Susie's guest is Dan Savage, author of the syndicated weekly sex advice column Savage Love. Susie and Dan talk about a recent personal ad scandal, the politics of tranny boys, Dan's statute of limitations on identifying as bisexual, open relationships, gay marriage, and much more.

[Contains explicit content] From a 2007 show, Susie had a new crush and fell hard for Chelsea Girl, the women behind the very hot Pretty Dumb Things blog (prettydumbthings.typepad.com). Susie wants to share Chelsea Girl's "9 Steps to Deep-Throating a Cock". Trust us, these fall into the category of hottest and most practical blow-job tips you've heard in a long time.

[Contains explicit content] From a 2005 show: Susie's mailbag is overflowing with great mail, and this week she's answering a few of the choicest letters. First off: a mom wonders if her newborn son's future sex life will suffer from circumcision. Susie responds that her philosophy is "the less cutting, the better". Then, an empty-nest mom finds sexual and personal fulfillment in bondage, and a newly single man wants to know how long he should wait to start his next relationship. Susie also shares a few casual sex tips for those "on the rebound".

[Contains explicit content] In this 2008 show, we have some questions. "Can we ever have too much sex? Can we ever love someone too much?" Susie speaks with author Rachel Resnick about her book Love Junkie: A Memoir. The book points out three red flags that might indicate if someone is a love junkie. Then, from the mailbag: Susie responds to a listener who wants some advice. Can she truly be a good feminist if she also really likes kinky sex? Time to uncover the secrets.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2005 show, Susie tells us all about the number-one Christian porn site! Then, we'll hear about some of Susie's favorite sex toys, available on Amazon.com. Finally, from the mailbag, a listener tells Susie that he loves the show, but wishes she would leave out discussions of religion and politics. What do you think?

[Contains explicit content] In this 2004 show, Susie's in the studio with Scarlett Fever, a Best American Erotica contributor and a former Times Square stripper. Scarlett shares some tips of the trade, from how to develop your own dancing style to spotting a man with money and hustling him out of that cash before the night is over. Then, from the mailbag: Susie reveals her long-time desire to be a robot babe.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2018 show, Susie talks to Hallie Lieberman about her fun, surprising, and long history of sex toys: Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2006 show, Susie's in bed with an old friend: photographer Phyllis Christopher. Susie remembers the first time she received a package of S&M photos from an unknown woman in Buffalo, New York, more than two decades ago. Phyllis talks about what inspires her, how she became a pioneer in capturing images of women's sexuality, and much more. Then, Susie and Phyllis take on a tough letter from a man who wants some advice on getting over the death of his loving and sexually adventurous partner.

In this 2018 show, Susie talks to journalist Liza Featherstone about focus groups.