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EA575 – Labels, Spanking Must Have, Power Exchange depends
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about the different labels we give ourselves in the kink and power exchange lifestyle. Plus, show format changes,...
EA574 – Nipple Play
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about Nipple Play! Plus, a tentacle cup and a tiny home update! And is Peachy awesome? Become a Patron! #nipples...
Polyamory Dating Challenges as an Introvert
(exert from The Polyamory Dating Guide) “I want to be alone… with someone else who wants to be alone.” – Dimitri Zaik. Dawn says: There are introverts, extroverts and ambiverts....
When you have communication disconnects, try Porch Time
I used to have some less than nice thoughts about one of my partners partners. I thought they were slimy at best. But my partner loved this person, so was I supposed to share it?...
EA573 – Relaxing into submission and lots more
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk discuss a number of topics, like relaxing into submission, jealousy, triggering scenes, more fetishes, and lots more!...
EA572 – Power Exchange In a RV
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EA571 – People of Color in the Kink Community
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Madame Posh about the experience of being a person of color in the kink community, as well as some opportunities...
EA570 – Polyamory Tools Special Edition
This week it is a special edition of the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk live for an hour on polyamory tools! Become a Patron!
Complimentary Strengths …. seen as Hawk and Mouse animal totem medicine
We’ve known for years that one reason we work so well together as a couple is because we have different strengths and weaknesses. For the most part, we compliment each other. He...
EA569 – Hodgepodge 9
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn share about a variety of topics such as... Is BDSM/Kink all about sex? What are some good tools for handling conflict in...
EA568 – Talking Naughty
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about how talking naughty! Plus scenes we haven't done yet but want to. PLUS things we are scared of!...
EA567 – Hodgepodge VIII
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk continue to wipe out some topics from the backlog list! Such as... advice for title contest how old is too old for...
EA566 – Hodgepodge 7
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk catch up on some listener questions! Such as... Why is there such stigma around women who choose to move on the...
Spicy Vanilla Market Place
Dan and dawn will be presenting 'Flirting' at the Spicy Vanilla Marketplace.
EA565 – Sensual Humiliation
This week, Dan and dawn talk about sensual humiliation! Plus, dungeon etiquette and that peppermint tingle! Check out this episode!
EA564 – Women in Leather
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Toni Solenne about Women in Leather! [iframe style="border:none"...
EA563 – Filter Off
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn have a great conversation with Zach about Filter Off, a new video speed dating app! Could an EA Speed Dating event be...
EA562 – No Punishment Dynamic
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn have a great conversation Daddy Daun and slave girl J on having a power exchange dynamic without a punishment dynamic (and...
EA561 – Spectrum of Submission
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn are live and talk about the spectrum of submission - is the goal of all followers to become Power Subs? Is it ok to be,...
Erotic Awakening Podcast – LIVE!
On March 21st, 2021 at 6pm eastern, we will be recording our podcast live and streaming it on our youtube channel. We'd love to have you join our chat room and say hi! so we can...
EA560 – Jealousy Survival Guide
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with the wonderful Kitty Chambliss about jealousy - and how to do something about it! Plus advice for keeping the sexy...
EA559 – Sex Parties
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about with Leanne from the Poly Philia blog about how to host (and experiences at) sex parties! Fun conversation! ...
20 years in a Power Exchange Relationship
As of today, Dan and dawn have been in a formal power exchange relationship for 20 years. They hope to have a new book out soon, sharing what it's been like. Lot's has changed in...
EA558 – In One Ear
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about with Dr. Bob and the Goddess Indigo about communication! We talk about how to talk, how to listen, there new...
EA557 – The Dominant Flex
This week on a live Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about the Dominant flex - or how to avoid being an ass. Become a Patron! [iframe style="border:none"...
Farming your relationship
Dan says… In talking with two friends just starting an M/s relationship with each other, I tried to share withthem the need to balance the active process of building the...
The day in the life of a submissive
(note: D/s, M/s, Authority Transfer and Power Exchange used interchangeably. We started as D/s, moved to M/s, then the term Power Exchange became popular and now 'Authority...
EA556 – Advanced Submission
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about what it is like to be a submissive or slave with 20 years (real) experience. Are things just easy now? Is it...
Available! Polyamory Dating Guide
Love is Abundant…if You Know Where to Look Realizing that you are polyamorous can be a wonderful insight. It may feel like a solution to a long term feeling that you never fit in...
Poly and Dating Over 40 – from The Polyamory Dating Guide by Dan and dawn
I was on a zoom call this morning with my much younger girlfriend....and was telling her about this guy that was interested in me, but I wasn't sure I wanted to follow through...
New Relationship Energy …or lack thereof…aka DemiSexual
So, for years I’ve been thinking that I must just be weird….for many reasons. But, this one in particular. I don’t experience NRE. The only time I’ve come close is my first...
EA555 – Collar Guilt
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about how to get passed collar guilt. Plus they have a great conversation with Devyn Stone on Pragmatically Kinking...
Dan and dawn busy in February!
Take your pick! or join them all! We'd love to see you 🙂 Friday, Feb. 5, 7pm est - PK Presents: Guide to Polyamory Dating --> https://fetlife.com/events/966223 Sunday,...
Sensual BDSM – zoom Feb. 7th 6pm EST
Dan and i present on a lot of topics....but one of my favorites is when we talk about sensuality, bringing connection to a scene. Whether it's our 'Sensual Humiliation', 'Sensual...
EA554 – Edge Play
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn explore if there is a difference between Edge Play and Hard Scenes. Plus they talk with @JaneEBoon about her new book,...
EA553 – Guide to Threesomes
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Stella Harris about threesomes! Plus they blow up on YouTube PLUS Dan isn't much for flogging? Become a Patron!...
EA552 – Heavy Scenes
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Hard Paddle
April sat, shy and uncertain, alone at a small table. The bar seemed to dwarf her, the dark smoky air battered unceasingly by a jukebox that alternated between George Thorogood’s...
Where to go to meet poly people
Exert from The Polyamory Dating Guide © 2021 Dan & Dawn WilliamsOne of the ways you can meet other polyamory people is polyamory specific events and groups and gatherings....
EA551 – Pegging
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Nookie about pegging! Plus the list of events are just too long! PLUS sex tips that are...kind of lame....
Certificate of Gratitude
Fair vs Equal
One year, Karen and I took a five day cruise for vacation. It was great! Being able to unwind, a very lax agenda, room service, romantic meals by moonlight, just a fantastic...
EA550 – Hodgepodge IV
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EA549 – Flame Conference
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EA548 – Negotiations for Everyone
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Manny and Wyo from Kink Buffet on negotiations for all kinds of relationships. Plus kinky xmas gift ideas! PLUS...
EA547 – Oh Those Toes
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with TopToes and Ennie on Foot Fetishes! Plus casual Saturday and failing to take it easy. [iframe style="border:none"...
Managing Multiple Power Exchange Relationships – Dec. 6
Quote of the Day
dawn’s personal card
In case you missed the live podcast, here is the card I pulled for one of our listeners!
EA546 – Eros Gathering
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about dawn's project Eros Gathering and the need for appropriate sacred sexuality. Plus hard core quarantine time and...
EA545 – Balloon Fetish
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with The Balloon guy on Balloon Fetishes! Plus being like a mentor and ranking very well in Myanmar [iframe...
EA544 – The Columbus Space Special Announcement
Not long ago we announced the Columbus Space was closing down...tune in for this special announcement about the future of the Columbus Space! [iframe style="border:none"...
EA543 – What Women* (*and other wonderful humans) Want
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with HiThereCatSuit from the What Women* (and other wonderful humans) Want podcast about the right way and the wrong...
EA542 – Looking for a Sexual Partner
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about what they look for in a sexual partner! Plus they do the show live! [iframe style="border:none"...
EA541 – Power Exchange Fantasy Into Reality
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk about moving your fantasy of being a sub or a dom to real life! [iframe style="border:none"...
Sunday Oct 18 4pm – Topic – Alchemy: Turn Jealousy Into Compersion
When things are quiet, we believe in polyamory. Unlimited love, compassion, sharing, our partner’s happiness. And then we see them with another partner and it suddenly all comes...
EA540 – Power exchange polyamory mystery box
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn field listener questions on power exchange, another significant other, and more. Plus they add a video component plus dawn...
EA539 – CBT
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Ms D Dom, Cream Dream, and Handro_Solo about cock and ball torture, both from the perspective of the top and the...
EA538 – Ethical Non-Monogamy with Marie D’Elephant
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast Dan and dawn talk with Marie D'Elephant from the Everyone's Autonomous podcast about ethical non-monogamy, culture, and being normal!...