291 | How Far (And Much) I’ve Come: Luna’s Update

Luna revisits her very first episode where she interviews herself and updates it with her current, six-years-later perspective and reflections.
 

00:00 Inspirations of MeToo and sex ed gaps

04:11 Reflections on oversharing, shame, friendship and parasocial relationships

08:09 Updates on sexuality labels, erotic artistry and sex work

10:12 Formative experiences, masturbation discovery

15:20 Understanding rejection and communication

18:45 First blowjob experiences, deep throat learning

24:30 Evolution of oral sex skills and preferences

29:15 BDSM discovery and communication growth

35:22 Safety protocols and boundary setting

41:08 Protection discussions and body hair preferences

47:33 Updated views on hygiene and consent

52:16 Relationship styles and touch needs

1:04:22 Professional boundaries and parasocial dynamics

1:11:08 Double penetration hopes and gangbang fantasy sharing

1:19:54 Evolution of fantasies and connection needs

1:30:12 What makes me go WOO? The moon, croissants, and learning from others

1:31:30 How learning about others' experiences shapes understanding of connection

1:33:37 The reality of projections in new relationships and meeting expectations

1:35:14 My obsession with "lining things up"

1:37:41 How “lining things up” applies to photography, podcasting, and all creative work

1:40:19 How I woo me: the importance of alone time

1:45:06 How to woo me: food, touch, and engagement with creative work

1:48:55 Building safety and trust in relationships

1:50:44 Requirements for physical intimacy and love of clear containers

1:54:22 Evolution from early podcast days to embracing all erotic arts

1:56:56 Dreams of creating edurotic content and spaces

2:00:13 Ongoing learnings navigating personal relationships

2:01:29 Health, safety, and communication practices

2:05:02 Patterns of boundaries in vanilla vs kinky connections

2:15:52 Ongoing project: organizing my ultimate bucket list of pleasure exploration

2:21:56 Vision for Explicit Negotiation edurotic series

2:32:15 Future goals: redefining sex education and creating safe spaces for deep connection

2:35:12 Dreams of co-creating a more connected, loving world together
 

🔗 | PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED

Marc Brackett (Yale researcher, creator of RULER emotional intelligence program) - marcbrackett.com

Lisa Feldman Barrett (Neuroscientist, emotions researcher) - lisafeldmanbarrett.com

Esther Perel (Psychotherapist, relationships expert) - estherperel.com

Brené Brown (Researcher focusing on vulnerability and shame) - brenebrown.com

Andrew Huberman (Stanford neuroscientist, host of Huberman Lab podcast) - hubermanlab.com

Emily Nagoski (Sex educator and researcher, writer on sexuality and stress) - emilynagoski.com

Amelia Nagoski (Choral conductor, co-author on burnout research)

Cherie DeVille (Adult performer, former pod guest) - cheriedeville.com

Ophelia Kaan (Adult performer) - x.com/OpheliaKaan

Tyler Poelle (Acting teacher at Lesly Kahn) - tylerpoelle.com

Show Me by Will McBride and Dr. Helga Fleischhauer-Hardt

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

Hot Sex: How to Do It by Tracey Cox

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