SDC Contributors
Our expert contributors have collaborated with us to create educational and entertaining articles, podcasts, and videos about relationships, sexuality, kink, and more key topics.
Lexi Sylver
Lexi Sylver I’m an award-winning erotic storyteller, life coach and educator, and bold entrepreneur. My mission is to help you strip away shame and fear so that you can feel free to pursue the fulfilling sex life and relationships you desire — and deserve. As a coach, my no-bullshit attitude empowers you to identify a...
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SDC Media
SDC Media This is an official staff account for the SDC media site. SDC is the largest sexual education platform in the world, educating adults about the lifestyle, relationships, sexuality and health. Equipped with videos, podcasts and articles that will entertain you while providing you with important and intere...
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Maddy V Dutch journalist and editor. Specialized in writing articles about sex, health and relationships....
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Dan and Lacy What happens when the sexy southern unicorn meets the charming northern stud… the ultimate swinger couple!! Hello Pineapple friends, We are Dan and Lacy, and we’ve taken to social media to help shine a positive light on the underground world of swinging, push back against the negative stigmas associate...
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Openlove 101
Openlove 101 John and Jackie Melfi are swingers in an open relationship. Together they are the driving force behind colette, a swingers' club brand with locations in Dallas, New Orleans, Houston, and Austin. John has been in the swinger club industry for 20 years, and when he and Jackie met, they expanded the business...
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Dr. Jay and Liseth
"Dr. Jay and Liseth bring a wealth of seasoned real-world experience to their work of ‘Relationship Mastery’ where together they coach, teach and facilitate programs (public seminars and private retreats) that teach the art and science of “soulmating” (erotic passion + deep friendship = lovers for life). Liseth is a s...
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Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff
"Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant. With a PhD in Sociology and certification as a Sexuality Educator from the AASECT (the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists), Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority fam...
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Marla Stewart
Marla Renee Stewart, MA is a professional sex, intimacy and relationship coach and sex educator. Not only is she a lecturer at Clayton State University, she is also the co-founder of the Sex Down South Conference and the Sexual Liberation Collective. Gaining her reputation for being "The Sex Architect", she created Vel...
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Taylor Sparks
TAYLOR SPARKS EROTIC EDUCATOR, SEX GODDESS Taylor Sparks, also known as Mariposa, is an erotic educator and sex goddess and is a dedicated coach specializing in ethical non-monogamy and intimate relationships. With a fervent commitment to empowering individuals, Taylor brings her extensive knowledge as an erotic e...
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Cooper S Beckett
Author of funny, filthy, and frightening fiction and non-fiction, Cooper co-founded the Life on the Swingset Podcast over a decade ago, and since then has endeavored to bring his perspective as a queer, polyamorous, swinger to the sexy world, reminding them that we are all more alike than different, and getting along c...
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Evolve Your Intimacy
Evolve Your Intimacy WEBSITE www(dot)evolveyourintimacy(dot)com ABOUT EVOLVE YOUR INTIMACY Evolve Your Intimacy was established by Dr. Stephanie due to a realization that traditional counseling often fails to address the unique challenges of non-monogamous relationships. Imagine being free to shape your relations...
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Sex Positive Me
Sex Positive Me On Sex Positive Me, we explore all aspects of sex and relationships, ranging from Fetishes and BDSM to Ethical Non-monogamy and LGBTQ issues. Sex Positive Me destigmatizes sexual practices and relationships while reconciling reality with myths & misconceptions. Our goal is to educate, entertain and be...
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Swingerclass.com
Swinger Class Our company provides online education, certification and coaching support for couples and singles who are new to the lifestyle or those who want to improve their game. Our coaches, educators, and researchers come from many backgrounds and interests and can help you safely and confidently navigate this ...
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Dr. Shelley
Dr. Shelley Originally from New Zealand, now based in Las Vegas, Dr Shelley has a PhD specializing in human sexuality and in particular open relationships and polyamory. She is the author of Soul Sex, and the Anti-Aging & Health Benefits of Sex. Dr Shelley teaches small group intensives, workshops and has been work...
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Dr. Wendy & Steve McGough
Dr. Steve McGough "Dr. Steve McGough the author of numerous books dealing with wellness, massage, and intimacy. He has a Doctorate of Human Sexuality from the IASHS, and a BS in Biochemistry (focusing on nutrition) from UNC-Chapel Hill. Steve has an extensive background in massage and various Asian healing practices....
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Dr. Liz Powell
Dr. Liz Powell "I’m Dr. Liz! I believe Great Sex Can Change The World. I’m a sex educator, speaker, and regular guest on several podcasts as part of my mission to help you have more meaningful, pleasurable relationships in life and work, as well as the bedroom. As a licensed psychologist who specializes in non-tra...
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Cherish Amber Coaching
Welcome to the world of boundless pleasure and profound connections. I'm Cherish Amber, a fierce advocate for pleasure, empowerment, and consent. As a sex & kink-positive, ethical, and evidence-based coach, I integrate trauma-informed practices into my work, prioritizing the creation of safe queer spaces. With many ...
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Couple of Secrets
"We are Aliki and Xander, a sex-positive couple in a committed relationship. We are parents, busy professionals, and writers by training. But above all, we are two lovers on a quest: to disprove the old adage that sex in long-term relationships degenerates over time. So far, it’s working! From very early on in our r...
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Nikki & Daniel
"We are Nikki & Daniel. We are community figures in the open-lifestyle/ethical non-monogamy community, activists, guests and hosts on Playboy TV, and all-around goofballs. When we embarked on this journey of sharing ourselves with the world, we really had no clue how far we would go with it. All we knew was that we we...
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THE8THHOUSE
Julie McGill is a personal mentor and intuitive guide whose services help clients develop greater happiness and meaning in their love lives. Educated as an attorney, relationship coach, and intuitive, Julie leads clients on amazing journeys of self-discovery. Her novel guidance techniques balance the practical and the ...
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Dr. Megan Stubbs
Dr. Megan Stubbs Holding degrees in Human Sexuality and Biology, Dr. Megan Stubbs is an energetic multi-media savvy Sexologist. She has been building a brand that has sexual wellness, education, and pleasure at the forefront. With her respective degrees, she is able to combine two of her favorite things, science and s...
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James Whittard, PhD
James Whittard, PhD I’m a PhD professor in the social sciences, and I’ve had two open marriages spanning 25 years. In my book, OPEN: Conversations for People Considering an Open Relationship, I use two decades of education and experience to outline a clear set of conversations that you and your partner should have whe...
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Lorals
Lorals are silky latex panties designed to maximize sensations and minimize worries. They’re worn while receiving oral sex when someone is really interested in receiving pleasure, but something extraneous is holding them back. Maybe it’s their partner’s scratchy beard, or they’re on their period, or they’re interested ...
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Katherine "Kayteezee" Zitterbart is an educator and coach who centers on compassion, communication, and consent. She has worked with thousands of people over the last 25+ years, during which she has created and delivered custom workshops and classes on a wide variety of subjects, including Taoist Tantra, BDSM, Sex Posi...
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Chris Santilli
Chris Santilli, an award-winning writer and inveterate naked gal, has visited Hedonism II 60+ times since 1985. She wrote the cheeky, totally unauthorized travel/humor book, The Naked Truth About Hedonism II, to tell the insider tips and unvarnished tales of the naughtiness and hilarity of what really goes on at Hedoni...
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Colin at Intimacy Matters
Sensual Massage - Sensual Massage Classes - Group Workshops - Adult Parties & Events INTIMACY MATTERS Colin Richards is a Sex & Intimacy Engineer & Somatic Sexologist For Women, Men, Trans & Couples He has been invited to be a designated Author member of SDC and is one of the UK's leading sex experts and sensual...
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Swinger University Podcast
Swinger University Lifestyle Educators, Authors, Podcasters, Swinger & Sex-worker Advocates. Welcome to Swinger University, a sexy, direct, and educational podcast about swinging. We are sex-positive, lifestyle educators, swingers, and sex worker advocates. We talk about sexual health, lifestyle advice, events, s...
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Janine Weisberg
"Janine is the co-founder of Warm Inc., the leader in heat-based, sensual bedroom accessories. Featuring patented Tender Technology, her innovative products WARM and TOUCH invite users to discover even more pleasure possibilities from their toys and lubricants through the unique addition of heat. After a profound expe...
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Carlen Costa
"Carlen Costa, DHS, MPH, RSSW, ACS, is a clinical sexologist, OCSWSSW-registered psychotherapist, and cannabis educator based out of London, Ontario. She empowers women in the sacred science perspective through her integrated transformational services that have enriched thousands to shift their mindsets and love their ...
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Motorbunny
"Hi. We are Motorbunny. Our mission is to empower personal sexual fulfillment by reducing the financial risks of experimentation. We believe sex should be fun! (No brainer...right?) We also believe awesome sex should be accessible to everyone. We make amazing sex toys with these two tenets in mind. So many man...
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Amina Peterson
Amina Peterson "Amina is the founder of the Atlanta Institute of Tantra & Divine Sexuality, Owner of Fearless Giving: Atlanta Tantra (formerly Tantra in Paradise), and the host of the Fix Your Sex Podcast. She is a healer, sexual doula, intimacy coach, massage therapist, tantric sex educator, sacred sex worker, sexual...
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