What Excites Us!

Raising Teens who Relate Well with Ask Auntie Julia from Connection Camp

Ever wonder what it would look like if teens were taught how to have truly healthy relationships before they even left childhood? In this episode, Gwyn Isaacs sits down with Julia Sheldon—aka Auntie Julia of Ask Auntie Julia—to explore her groundbreaking Connection Camp for teens.
Julia shares how the camp creates a safe, inclusive, and fun environment where teenagers learn about consent, boundaries, emotional regulation, and more—all through experiential activities, games, and workshops. From sleeping arrangements to hands-on learning, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at how this camp empowers teens to navigate friendships, romantic relationships, and life with confidence.
They also dive into Julia’s work with adults, showing how the principles of healthy relating apply across every stage of life. Whether you’re a parent, teen, or adult looking to level up your relational skills, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

Reclaiming Pleasure: The Transformative Power of Bodysex

What happens when a room full of vulva owners gather to explore their bodies, share their stories, and reconnect with their pleasure?
In this episode of What Excites Us, certified sex coach and educator Gwyn Isaacs sits down with Jennifer Rahner, a certified Bodysex® facilitator and sex educator, to talk about the magic of the Bodysex experience founded by the legendary Betty Dodson.
Jennifer shares her journey from working in IT to helping people rediscover self-acceptance and pleasure through Bodysex — an intimate group experience centered on anatomy, body awareness, and orgasmic empowerment. Together, Gwyn and Jenn dive into the healing power of sisterhood, the importance of inclusive sexual education, and the bravery it takes to show up, get naked (literally and emotionally), and learn to love your body just as it is.
If you’ve ever struggled with body image, shame, or simply want to feel more connected to your pleasure, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that pleasure is your birthright.
Find Jennifer online:🌐 JenniferRahner.com🌐 Bodysex.com📱 Instagram: @geekysexlove

13 Years in and It's Better Than Ever

What Keeps Desire Alive After 13 Years?
How does sexual connection evolve over time—and can it actually get better the longer you’re together?
Join certified sex coach and educator Gwyn Isaacs on What Excites Us for a fun and revealing conversation with her friend Blue, a heterosexual Gen X man in a long-term monogamous relationship. They dive into the real stuff: sexual practices, communication, exhibitionism, porn (the kind featuring real people), and the ongoing desire to be desired.
Blue opens up about how his sexual journey and evolving self-awareness have deepened his emotional and physical intimacy with his partner of 13 years. From navigating body changes to finding new ways to connect, this episode explores what it really means to stay curious, communicative, and turned on inside a long-term relationship.
If you’ve ever wondered how couples keep the spark alive—or just want a candid peek into the mind of a thoughtful, self-aware man talking openly about sex—this one’s for you.

Folklore, Fairy Tales, & Sex Ed: How Stories Shape Our Sexuality with Dr. Jeanna Jorgensen

What if the fairy tales we grew up with weren’t just bedtime stories, but powerful forces shaping how we think about sex, gender, and relationships?
In this episode of What Excites Us, Gwyn sits down with folklorist and gender studies scholar Dr. Jeanna Jorgensen to explore the fascinating (and sometimes troubling) intersections between folklore and sex education. From moral panics and censorship to fairy tales and gender roles, Jeanna unpacks how culture and storytelling influence the way we learn—or don’t learn—about sex and sexuality.
Together, they discuss:
How folklore transmits cultural beliefs about sex, gender, and morality
The history of sex education, censorship, and the infamous Comstock laws
The role of fairy tales in reinforcing (or challenging) gender roles and heteronormativity
Why understanding folklore can help us dismantle harmful sexual narratives and build more inclusive, accurate sex education
About Jeanna Jorgensen:Jeanna is a folklorist and gender studies scholar with a Ph.D. in Folklore and Gender Studies from Indiana University. She has taught at universities across the U.S., published extensively on gender, sexuality, and folklore, and is currently researching ethical non-monogamies and the history of sex education.
📚 Pick up Jeanna’s book Sex Education 101: https://amzn.to/3ZMbtce🌐 Learn more at: JeannaJorgensen.com | www.folklore101.com🐦 Follow Jeanna on social media: @FoxyFolklorist

Sexual Fantasies as Transformative Stories with Artemesia de Vine

Ever wondered what your sexual fantasies are actually trying to say—and how they could ignite personal growth and epic intimacy?
In this electrifying episode, Gwyn sits down with sexual fantasy coach and writer Artemisia de Vine to explore the deeply layered world of erotic narratives through her unique DeVinery method. Discover:
How fantasy unlocks your psyche and opens new pathways for growth and pleasure.
Why sexual fantasies are clues—not just daydreams, revealing hidden guards like self-identity, worth, or social expectations.
How to approach fantasies as embodied stories that dissolve ego-fronts and lead to peak experiences of oneness.
The DeVinery method’s somatic storytelling—and how it turns your fantasies into living, transformative play.
Strategies for people who feel they don’t have fantasies—and how to begin tuning into your desire.
A free 45-minute lesson (non-explicit and train-friendly!) to help you feel how fantasy can shift your consciousness—grab it at: ArtemisiaDeVine.com.
Whether you're curious about the hidden power of your erotic mind or ready to harness fantasy for deeper connection, this episode will blow your mind—and maybe even whisper the next chapter of your story.

Lady Vivus: Pleasure, Power & Community in Leather & Horns

Step aboard a one-of-a-kind journey into leather, playful transformation, and radical connection with Lady Vivus, the spiritually driven, trans femme Bootblack, Hucow, and Kinky Cruise Director. In this high-vibe episode, she pulls back the curtain on workshops, community rituals, and taboo play that expand pleasure and liberate self-expression.
Expect to explore:
Hucow & Pet Play—from bovine headspace to Moo-mode mastery
Sissyfication & Gender-Affirming Intimacy—ritual as healing and expression
Boot-Blacking & Leather Spirituality—cleaning, honoring, and energetic protection
Community & Accessibility—how to hold safe, affirming spaces that include everyone
Professional Domination with Heart—providing touch, affirmation, and deprogramming shame
This episode is wild, tender, and deeply human. Whether kinkcurious or community-driven, you’ll walk away not just enlightened—but empowered.
Explore more with Lady Vivus:Visit her website | FetLife: Lady_VivusLearn more about Sex Positive World & Sex Positive Portland—links below
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Marisa Hunter: Glow-Up Through Pleasure, Power & Radical Bragging

What happens when you mix mindset magic, erotic self-expression, and unapologetic pleasure? You get freedom—in your body, your life, and even your bank account.
In this episode, I chat with Marisa Hunter, a life, sex, and business coach for high-achieving humxns, who teaches her clients to tap into the energy of pleasure as a source of power and expansion. Together we dive into:
How to unlock your true erotic, authentic self-expression
Why ass play can open surprising doors to presence and joy
The seasons of sexuality—and why they all deserve celebration
How bragging becomes a radical act of rebellion (and a magnet for rewards)
It’s a bold, playful, and deeply affirming conversation—come listen in, then try bragging about it to a friend!
👉 Keep the conversation going:Follow Marisa on Instagram or FacebookFind more at WhatExcitesUs.com

Dropping Into Trance: HypnoKink Through the Bottom’s Eyes with Panda

Ever wondered what it feels like to be hypnotized in a kinky context—mind buzzing, agency intact, and every sense amplified—or even manipulated to the point where broccoli becomes… arousing? Dive into this wildly honest, cheeky, and brave conversation.
Description:Join host Gwyn Isaacs and the incomparable PandaPet (it/they), co-founder of PandaStory.love and CONsolation, as they unpack the experience of hypnokink from the bottom’s perspective. Panda, a polyamorous pet and staunch advocate for the neurodivergent, queerdos, darklings, pets, and age players in the kink community, shares what it’s like to be entranced, fractionated, and floating between headspaces with crystal clarity—even while your brain is somewhere else entirely 
In this freewheeling, deep dive conversation, they explore:
What hypnosis physically and mentally feels like, including subspace-like bliss and fractionation, and why it quiets the overactive mind.
The ethical boundaries and the power of "hypnotic agency"—how to consent, negotiate, and retain control even when your brain feels off in another world 
Wildly vivid scenarios, from hypnotic orgasms and phantom impact to broccoli cumshots and tentacle play—where the only limit is imagination.
How they gamified safety by practicing pulling out of trance on command—and what it means to own your power as a submissive.
The journey of building trust and skill: from rapid inductions to deepening neural pathways—and how practice makes hypnokink a shared, creative language.
This episode is unfiltered, enriching dialogue—for anyone curious about the emotional and sensory depths of hypnokink, the intersection of ethics and eroticism, or just craving a bizarre, mind-bending ride through someone else’s brain.Please visit: Panda & Hypnpstory’s website: pandastory.loveDirectly to the Hypnosis 101: pandastory.love/101The Discord Server CONsolation: https://discord.gg/Cnsb8UYfaASleeping Girl - https://sleepingirl.carrd.co/And of course - whatexcitesus.com 

Exploring HypnoKink Safely: Agency, Play, and Nuance with HypnoStory (part2)

What does it really mean to consent in a trance, and how can hypnosis safely amplify pleasure and connection?
Episode Summary:In this two-part series, I sit down with HypnoStory, a seasoned hypnotist with over 25 years of experience, who shares the fascinating world of erotic and recreational hypnosis. Together, we unpack myths about hypnosis, discuss the importance of personal agency in trance, and explore how to navigate kink play safely and ethically.
HypnoStory dives into:
The misconception that “you can’t do anything in trance you wouldn’t normally do” and why agency matters.
Practical ways to practice agency in hypnosis scenes and kink play.
How to negotiate and explore different qualities of play, even when you’re unsure what you want.
Recognizing red flags and vetting potential partners safely.
How mood, communication, and mutual understanding enhance erotic and hypno kink experiences.
Tips for beginners, including why education, community, and experience are essential.
Fun, safe alternatives to substances in erotic play using hypnotic suggestion.
This episode is both a guide to safely exploring hypno kink and a deep dive into the nuances of connection, control, and consent.
Resources & Links:
Learn more about HypnoStory and Panda: pandastory.love
Join their 18+ Discord community: CONsolation
HypnoStory on FetLife: hypno_story
Lube recommendations mentioned in the episode: Uberlube and Good Clean Love

What Is HypnoKink? Exploring Consent, Fantasy & Hypnosis with HypnoStory

This episode plunges us straight into the exhilarating world of hypnokink with the unstoppable HypnoStory (they/them) — a hypno educator with over 25 years of experience who’s as inquisitive as they are wickedly playful.
We unpack what hypnosis is (and what it absolutely isn’t), explore the nuances between erotic hypnosis, stage hypnosis, and therapeutic “change work,” and dig into how hypnokink can amplify intimacy and consent in fresh, unexpected ways. HypnoStory also shares hilarious (and often mind-melting) personal stories—like when they suggested a tentacle fantasy that just happened to match what someone secretly fantasized about—proof that play and connection are powerful.
We also journey through their communities: the Hypnokink 101 video course (accessible via sliding scale), and CONsolation, their ongoing Discord-based kink and hypno kink community that grew from a canceled conference into a thriving, inclusive space for education, connection, and spicy conversations.
If you’ve ever been curious about hypnosis, consensual power exchange, or just want a wild, thoughtful, and freakin’ fun conversation—start here.The Hypnokink 101 class is available on a sliding scale at - https://www.pandastory.love/101The discord group is called - CONsolation - https://discord.gg/UrtkFT5dOther Mentions: Read Only Mind - https://readonlymind.com/James Tripp - https://www.hypnosiswithouttrance.com/Sarah Sloan - https://www.sarahsloane.net/Devyn Stone & his property Guan Xuan - https://www.devynstone.com/Hannah the Scribe - https://hannahthescribe.com/