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The Erotic Mind of Krysztof Nemeth — Podcast #139 — 07/20/09

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Hey sex fans,

So ya know how I keep telling you that The Erotic Mind
podcast series brings you the celebrated erotic artwork from of artists all over the world, right?  Well then, today we go pretty far a field indeed.  We travel to the deepest, darkest recess of…Kansas to bring you the exceptionally talented Krysztof Nemeth.

krysztof_1You recall the immortal words of Jessica Rabbit, right?  “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.”  We have Krysztof and his ilk to thank for that.  You see he follows in the long and honored tradition of artists who produce Pin-up art.  This art form is so pervasive and universally recognizable that, for many of us, it was our very first introduction to world of erotica of any sort.

Throughout this series of conversations with noted erotic artists we’ve uncovered quite a bit about the creative process involved in this specialized art form.  We’ve visited with numerous artists who create their art in a variety of media.  We’ve discovered that the term “erotic art” covers a vast array of visual and literary expressions.  Some are overtly graphic; others, like Krysztof’s, are subtlety suggestive.  But all reflect the irrepressible spirit of the human sexual experience.

Krysztof and I discuss:

  • The long and honored tradition of Pin-up art.
  • His idealized yet attainable depictions of women.
  • How he got his start as an artist, as an erotic artist.
  • Where he finds his models
  • The distinction, if any, between an artist and an illustrator.

 

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Ashley Lister Returns — Podcast #138 — 07/13/09

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elec2 017We’re back with the brilliant Ashley Lister, the prolific UK author, poet and educator.  This is Part 2 of our chat for The Erotic Mind
podcast series. Where we converse with noted erotic artists of every stripe in an effort to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

Did you somehow miss Part 1?  Alrighty then!  You’ll just have to look for last week’s podcast #136. Use my site’s search function.  Simply type in Podcast #136 and presto!  But don’t forget the # sign.

For more of Ashley, be sure to visit his site HERE!

Ashley and I discuss:

  • The power of words to describe as well as to startle.
  • Who is his target audience.
  • What distinguishes erotica from porn.
  • How reading erotica makes us more aware of sexual possibilities.
  • The therapeutic nature of erotica.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • Advice for the novice writer of erotica.

As a special treat, Ashley will read from his nonfiction work, Swingers: Female Confidential.

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Debra Christina Darling, Part 2 – Podcast #137 – 07/08/09

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Hey sex fans,

We back with Part 2 of my fascinating discussion with the amazing Debra Christina Darling.  Debra self-identifies as a straight drag queen, don’t cha know.  So you can be certain she’ll be dishing out a heft dose of attitude with her point of view.

EC Cruise 004Debra is here as is part of my Sex EDGE-U-cation podcast series, where we look at the world of fetish sex, kink and alternative sexual lifestyles.  We chat with prominent educators, practitioners and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles from all over the world.

If you some how missed Part 1 of this uninhibited conversation, look for Podcast #135. Use my site’s search function.  Simply type in Podcast #135 and presto!  But don’t forget the # sign.

Debra and I discuss:

  • Why we fetishize women’s clothing.
  • Where one finds women’s clothing to fit a male’s body.
  • How she came to be Debra.
  • Drag Queens we’ve known and loved.
  • Therapeutic crossdressing.
  • Coming out as a crossdresser to family and friends.
  • Support services for crossdressers and transexual folks.

Check out some of these resources: TransSpace, and Tri-Ess.

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The Erotic Mind of Ashley Lister — Podcast #136 — 07/06/09

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Hey sex fans,

I have an outstanding show in store for you today. We return to our roots in this series of podcasts called The Erotic Mind. After mining a very rich vein of visual artists over the past several weeks, we come back to the realm of the written word and how this series got started.

arlbandwswingersfullcolourToday I have the pleasure of introducing you to an extremely talented and prolific author from the UK, Ashley Lister. He has a wicked sense of humor and a big fat uncut…erotic mind worthy of our serious investigation, don’t cha know.

Devoted fans of written erotica will, no doubt, be familiar with my guest; his work is freakin’ everywhere. He writes fiction, nonfiction and poetry. He’s a teacher, columnist, reviewer and contributor at The Erotic Readers & Writers Association. In fact, Ashley has an unparalleled pedigree for this series; and we’re so grateful that he’s decided to “slum it” with us.

For more of Ashley, be sure to visit his site HERE!

Ashley and I discuss:

  • His prolific output.
  • Writing under his own name.
  • Building sexual tension in his fiction.
  • What sparks the images in his erotica.
  • Skillfully writing in different voices.
  • The differences between romance literature and erotica.

As a special treat, Ashley shares with us two mouth-watering pieces of the fruit of his Erotic Mind. The first is humorous erotic verse. The second will be of particular interest to the many swingers in my audience. Don’t miss this people!

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Sex EDGE-U-cation with Debra Christina Darling – Podcast #135 – 07/01/09

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Hey sex fans,

Debra & KarenAnd now for something completely different.  Ya’ll know how through this Sex EDGE-U-cation podcast series, we’ve been looking at the world of fetish sex, kink and alternative sexual lifestyles, right?  And how we’ve been chatting with prominent educators, practitioners and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles from all over the world, right?

Well then, today we take another walk on the wild side.  I bring you Part 1 of my conversation with a true original.  My guest is the one and only Debra Christina Darling.

Debra self-identifies as a straight drag queen.  That’s right you heard me; he’s a straight man who crossdresses, and has done so for most of his life.  But what’s so special about that?  Lots of straight men crossdress.  This is true!  But few are as “out there” and as willing to challenge some of the popular notions of sex and gender held by both those inside, and outside, the crossdressing community.  I can assure you sex fans, Debra has balls and the attitude to match; thus the drag queen designation, don’t cha know.

You won’t want to miss a minute of this exceptional discussion!

Debra and I discuss:

  • Crossdressing vs. transvestism.
  • Her own personal journey and her activism.
  • Famous crossdressers in history.
  • Reasons why people crossdress, and the challenges.
  • The sexual charge of gender specific clothing.
  • Common myths of crossdressing.
  • Advice for parents of crossdressing kids.
  • Male crossdressing / female crossdressing, the double standard.

Debra shares with us several crossdressing resources and invites you to check them out.  The Esprit Conference, Karen Williams’ site, The Emerald City and The Ingersoll Center.

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René Capone Returns — Podcast #134 — 06/29/09

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Hey sex fans,

Today we conclude our special Pride month podcast presentation where I’ve been featuring the brilliant work and thoughtful reflection of two renowned gay visual artists.  This has been part of The Erotic Mind series, don’t cha know.  We conclude with Part 2 of my chat with the delightful and talented René Capone.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this discussion look for last week’s podcast #132. You can use my site’s search function.  Just type in Podcast #132 and don’t forget the # sign.

René and I discuss:

  • His nontraditional erotic fiction
  • Having his artwork discounted or overlooked because if its content.
  • The rigors of self-promotion.
  • The connection between his erotica and his sexuality.
  • Eroticizing the unerotic.
  • What he looks for in the erotic art of others.
  • His advice for aspiring erotic artists.

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Monk, Part 2 – Podcast #133 – 06/24/09

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Hey sex fans,

We’re back with more fun with Dick and Jane Monk of TwistedMonk.com.  And we’re not just having fun either, no siree!  (Although you’d never know it from all the giggling going on.)  No buckaroos, this is actually some serious Sex EDGE-U-cation.

meatloafYou see, my conversation with Monk is part of our look at the world of fetish sex, kink and alternative sexual lifestyles.  As you know I’m chatting with prominent educators, practitioners and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles from all over the world in the hopes of gaining some perspective on edgy sex.  And that’s why this exceptional bondage performance artist is here again this week.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this amazingly insightful discussion look for last week’s podcast #131, use my site’s search function.  Just type in Podcast #131 and don’t forget the # sign.

Monk and I discuss:

  • The edgier side of Monk.
  • The versatility of human sexual response.
  • The cultural conflicts of kink.
  • His professional Dom persona.
  • His sexual heroes.
  • His polyamorous private life.

Monk invites you to enter his world and visit him at his website HERE!

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The Erotic Mind of René Capone — Podcast #132 — 06/22/09

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Hey sex fans,

Judging from the comments pouring in from all over, I guess ya’ll are really enjoying these special pride month podcasts, huh?  The last two weeks I featured the brilliant work of Mike. from MikeMen.  Today and next week we have as our guest a gay visual artist of a completely different stripe.  As you know, these podcasts are part of The Erotic Mind
 series.  We converse with noted erotic artists from all over the world in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

rene_faceToday I have the honor of introducing you to a friend, someone I’ve known for several years.  He is charming, funny and oh so talented.  He is René Capone.

René is both an artist and a storyteller.  In fact, I think he’s best described as an artist-storyteller.  He imbues his creations, both lifelike and fantasy, with something of his own nature and life experience.  He says it’s the job as an artist to explore the fundamental emotions of life; love, hate, jealousy, fear, anger and passion.  And he does his job with a childlike simplicity, which is absolutely remarkable.

René’s work is a refreshing departure from the more explicit work of some of the other artists I’ve featured in this series.  But as we’ll find out from René himself, eroticism has many dimensions.  If art is truthful, he says, it will also be erotic.

René and I discuss:

  • The therapeutic nature of his art.
  • His graphic novel, Hedgehog Boy.
  • How he got his start as an artist, as an erotic artist.
  • The distinction, if any, between an artist and an illustrator.
  • The distinction, if any, between erotica and pornography.

Discover René and his memorable artwork on his site HERE.

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Sex EDGE-U-cation with Monk – Podcast #131 – 06/17/09

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Hey sex fans,

Buckle your seatbelts, my friends, because Monk is in the house.  That’s Monk of TwistedMonk.com, don’t cha know.  He is located here in Seattle, but his reputation, well that’s international.  You’ve seen him all over the freakin’ internet — on his websites, on youtube and twitter; you’ve seen him at the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival; and today you see…well hear him right here on Dr Dick’s Sex Advice.  Monk is the consummate bondage performance artist, who is nearly as thrilling to listen to, as he is to watch.

APR07COTMThis incredibly sexy and oh so entertaining bondage artist adds his voice to this Sex EDGE-U-cation series.   As you know, in these podcasts, we’re looking at the world of fetish sex, kink and alternative sexual lifestyles.  We chat with prominent educators, practitioners and advocates of unconventional sexual expressions and lifestyles from all over the world.

Oh, and here’s something you should know.  Monk is gonna try and convince us that Twisted Monk does not describe him, but rather is simply the name of his company.  Well I beg to differ, sex fans.  I mean, please!  As you will soon hear, this boy is as twisted as his company’s name implies.

Monk and I discuss:

  • The Pacific Northwest’s history as a hotbed of perversion.
  • Twisted Monk, the oldest and largest bondage rope factory in the world.
  • His mentor, Max of BondageLessons.com.
  • How he came to be know and Monk.
  • Monk the performance artist and The Bindings Project.
  • The high of being the bondage top.

Monk invites you to enter his world HERE!

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Mike Returns — Podcast #130 — 06/15/09

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Hey sex fans,

Today we’re back with Part 2 of my discussion with the amazing artist, who goes by the name Mike.  He’s the brains and brawn behind the MikeMen brand of erotic illustrations and comics.

old_selfportrait72Mike is the first of my special Pride month guests, and he’s here as part of The Erotic Mind podcast series. Where we converse with noted erotic artists of every stripe in an effort to try to uncover something of the creative process involved in this specialized art form.

If you somehow missed Part 1 of this amiable discussion scroll down till you find last week’s podcast #128.  Or you can use my site’s search function to the right.  Just type in Podcast #128 and don’t forget the # sign.

Mike and I discuss:

  • His chosen media; and why digital.
  • His admiration for the work of Benoît Prévot.
  • Whether erotica is directly connected to our sexuality.
  • What he looks for in the art of others.
  • His inspirations.
  • His advice for aspiring erotic artists and illustrators.

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