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Feminist Erotica

Feminist Erotica

By Karen Hawkins

The Feminist Erotica podcast explores feminist representations of desire. We also showcase sexy stories that stay true to your values and help you find more sultry reads!
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Hiatus Episode Part 2: More With Fiona Zedde!

Feminist EroticaJun 11, 2021

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Happy Hour with Best Women's Erotica Volume 7!
Dec 21, 202148:06
Happy One-Year Anniversary to Feminist Erotica!
Aug 27, 202120:28
Hiatus Episode Part 2: More With Fiona Zedde!
Jun 11, 202120:39
Hiatus Episode Part 1: Fiona Zedde on Creating Black Queer Heroines

Hiatus Episode Part 1: Fiona Zedde on Creating Black Queer Heroines

We're back. . . sorta! Karen and Princess had a lovely conversation with writer extraordinaire Fiona Zedde, well, Princess talked and Karen fangirled. Since we chose the graphic novel version of Fiona's The Power of Mercy, we talk thru the many versions everyone ACTUALLY read, how Fiona dreamed up Mercy and who inspires Fiona to keep writing. Part two of this delightful convo is coming soon! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to find out what's new.

Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

Jun 07, 202120:33
Whew, It's The Season 2 Finale: Wreck Please Part 2
Mar 12, 202126:36
On Writing & Publishing a Kinky Memoir with Meg Weber

On Writing & Publishing a Kinky Memoir with Meg Weber

Meg Weber recently released her first memoir: A Year of Mr. Lucky about a year-long D/s relationship. Melissa Febos called it "a portrait of longing so vivid and agonizing that I could not turn away." Jera spoke to her about the writing and publishing process. Meg is also a mom and a therapist, and you'll hear about publishing an explicit memoir while protecting her family and her practice.

Mar 06, 202131:19
Wreck Please! Evil Valentine's Day Special Episode
Feb 27, 202136:03
On Eroticizing Violence
Feb 19, 202112:25
More Interview Highlights: Is Kink the New Norm in Queer Relationships? w/ Best Lesbian Erotica Vol. 5 Writers & Editor

More Interview Highlights: Is Kink the New Norm in Queer Relationships? w/ Best Lesbian Erotica Vol. 5 Writers & Editor

We're back with more goodness from the folks involved with Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year Volume 5. In this episode, you'll hear highlights from our conversation with some of the contributors and editor of the anthology. We cover whether kink is the norm in queer and lesbian relationships, why lesbian erotica matters, and whether erotica equals sex or something greater.

- Rain Degrey, a writer, advice columnist, podcaster and educator whose work has taken her from Kink.com to Harvard University.

- Mary P. Burns whose first novel, Forging a Desire Line, was published by Bold Strokes Books in May 2020.

- June Amelia Rose, an anarchist leatherdyke fiction writer and submissive transsexual femme living in Brooklyn.

- Sinclair Sexsmith, “the best-known butch erotica writer whose kinky, groundbreaking stories have turned on countless queer women” according to AfterEllen.com.

Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

Feb 12, 202108:34
Quickies: Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Vol 5

Quickies: Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Vol 5

Hear excerpts from three stories found in the Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 5, as well as a bonus excerpt from the anthology editor, Sinclair Sexsmith.

You'll hear from:

- Rain Degrey, a writer, advice columnist, podcaster and educator whose work has taken her from Kink.com to Harvard University.

- Mary P. Burns whose first novel, Forging a Desire Line, was published by Bold Strokes Books in May 2020.

- June Amelia Rose, an anarchist leatherdyke fiction writer and submissive transsexual femme living in Brooklyn.

- Sinclair Sexsmith, “the best-known butch erotica writer whose kinky, groundbreaking stories have turned on countless queer women” according to AfterEllen.com.

Stay tuned next Friday for highlights from our interview with these writers.


Feb 05, 202124:29
Review: Jera on 'The Pearl' and Pleasure Reads that Challenge Our Values
Jan 29, 202109:41
Happy Hour: Sexy Resolutions & Queer Vegan Pizza!
Jan 22, 202138:24
Interview: Raven Belasco on Vampires! Sex, Self-Care & Erotica Craft

Interview: Raven Belasco on Vampires! Sex, Self-Care & Erotica Craft

This episode may get a little bloody, 'cause we're talking vampires with Raven Belasco! After Raven joined us for the Halloween episode, we knew we'd have to bring her back. Princess and Karen got date ready to ask hard-hitting questions like, what does vampire self-care look like? There was so much goodness in this convo that we couldn't fit it all in. Raven Belasco is the author of the Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series (be sure to check out Blood Ex Libris and Blood Sine Qua Non!), and if you want to hear Raven ready a sexy scene, hop over and listen to the Halloween Happy Hour!

Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

Jan 15, 202128:10
Happy Hour: Featuring Best Women's Erotica of the Year Volume 6
Jan 08, 202141:22
Christmas Quickie! Whatever I Want by Sinclair Sexsmith

Christmas Quickie! Whatever I Want by Sinclair Sexsmith

Santa left a special gift for you under the Christmas tree - a sexy snippet read by Sinclair Sexsmith! Listen as Sinclair reads from their story, 'Whatever I Want, Whatever I Say.' This story is also printed in Best Lesbian Erotica Vol. 5, out now! Be sure to check out Sinclair's website, sugarbutch.net. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Feminist Erotica!

Follow Feminist Erotica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and email us with questions/comments/concerns at feministerotica@rebelliousmagazine.com. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

Dec 25, 202004:49
Interview: A. Andrews on Sex, Disability & Self-Care
Dec 18, 202043:35
Interview: Sinclair Sexsmith on Writing + Our Next Book Club!
Dec 11, 202033:08
Interview: Juba Kalamka and Tracy Quan on the Poetry of Sex Work

Interview: Juba Kalamka and Tracy Quan on the Poetry of Sex Work

We chose Hustling Verse: An Anthology of Sex Workers' Poetry for our November book club selection. Following the book club, Karen, Princess, and Jera interviewed two of the contributors: Juba Kalamka and Tracy Quan. Listen to this interview about the diverse representation of sex workers in poetry and Juba and Tracy's amazing histories of advocacy, performance, and more.

Dec 05, 202045:39
Interview: Erotica Writers Jayne Renault & Lauren Emily on Permission and Authenticity

Interview: Erotica Writers Jayne Renault & Lauren Emily on Permission and Authenticity

Writer and editor Jayne Renault is the "Smut Queen" behind Bellesa.co's curated erotica library. Lauren Emily's work can be found on Bellesa and elsewhere. Jera spoke to Jayne and Lauren about how erotica gives readers and writers alike permission to explore new things and identify with new aspects of yourself.  All three also related to becoming more authentic versions of themselves through pen names and online personas. Check out Jayne and Lauren's queer, sexy stories at Bellesa.co — a feminist adult platform.

Nov 20, 202047:14
Happy Hour: All About Paranormal Erotica

Happy Hour: All About Paranormal Erotica

If you missed our live streamed Halloween Happy Hour, listen in for live readings from authors A.M. Proctor, Raven Belasco, and comedian and writer David Britton. We've got submissive sex demons, vampires, and kinky gay wizards. You'll also hear all about our spookiest crushes, the origins to some of our darkest kinks. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving us a review!

Nov 13, 202058:30
Interview: Reviewer Amanda Diehl on Finding Confidence in and Out of the Bedroom Using Romance Novels

Interview: Reviewer Amanda Diehl on Finding Confidence in and Out of the Bedroom Using Romance Novels

Amanda Diehl is one of the resident reviewer at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. She runs a romance book club at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and hosts other events for Belmont Books in Belmont, Massachusetts. Jera spoke to Amanda about how being an avid romance reader has helped her discover her interests, find her voice, and build confidence in and out of the bedroom. We also spoke about the internalized misogyny in the romance genre and how to read in a critical way. All this and more in our first episode of the second season!

Nov 06, 202047:09
Finale: What We Learned About Feminist Erotica

Finale: What We Learned About Feminist Erotica

In our season one finale, we recap what we've learned about what makes different types of erotic stories feminist and what erotica is. We share audience feedback from a survey, as well as part of a live conversation we hosted with other erotic storytellers. 

Oct 23, 202024:52
Interview: Anne Shade on Fairytales and Black Lesbian Love

Interview: Anne Shade on Fairytales and Black Lesbian Love

We read the book Femme Tales — a reworking of three classic fairy tales featuring Black same sex couples — for our first Feminist Erotica book club. Following the discussion, we interviewed the author, Anne Shade about her book. We dug into why the positive representation of masculine queer folks and Black queer love is so important. We also talked about representing butch/femme couplings in non-stereotypical ways, chosen family, lesbian friendships, and more. This episode was recorded during a live stream on Facebook.

Oct 16, 202050:55
Interview: Katrina Jackson on Writing for Yourself, Self-Publishing and Polyamorous Triads
Oct 02, 202032:58
Interview: Suleikha Snyder on Bollywood, Werewolves, and Hot Bartenders

Interview: Suleikha Snyder on Bollywood, Werewolves, and Hot Bartenders

Suleikha Snyder likes to throw a bunch of genres in a blender and see what happens. Jera and Princess talked to her about her erotic romance short stories, novellas, and full-length novels, including her upcoming paranormal romance series. We also talked about her role as a diversity advocate and the South Asian romance writers community on Twitter, what happy endings have to do with feminism, and more. Learn more at suleikhasnyder.com.

Sep 25, 202043:04
Quickie: "You've Gotta Go" Season One Excerpt from ConsensualPod

Quickie: "You've Gotta Go" Season One Excerpt from ConsensualPod

Hungering for new erotic reads to indulge in?  Then our quickies are for you! In each quickie, you'll hear a selection from a short story, novel, or other sexy text, just enough to whet your appetite. And we'll tell you where to go to read more. In this quickie, we feature an excerpt from the first season of ConsensualPod — a steamy fictional romance podcast for riot grrrls. 

Sep 18, 202005:38
Interview: Allison Grischow on Performance & Authenticity

Interview: Allison Grischow on Performance & Authenticity

Allison Grischow is a queer actor based in Chicago and vocal talent with ConsensualPod, a steamy fiction romance podcast for riot grills. Jera spoke to Allison about performing erotica and how it relates to the performance aspects of sex and sexuality. As an artist, how do you choose projects that represent what you want to put out there in the world? And how do you know what you desire with conflicting messages about what you should desire? That and more in this episode. 

Sep 11, 202036:19
Quickie: Flying Solo by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Quickie: Flying Solo by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Hungering for new erotic reads to indulge in?  Then our quickies are for you! In each quickie, you'll hear a selection from a short story, novel, or other sexy text, just enough to whet your appetite. And we'll tell you where to go to read more. In this quickie, we feature "Flying Solo" about a hot travel-based hookup that happens within the parameters of an open-marriage.

Aug 27, 202013:57
Interview: Rachel Kramer Bussel on Creating Feminist Erotica Anthologies

Interview: Rachel Kramer Bussel on Creating Feminist Erotica Anthologies

Rachel Kramer Bussel is the editor of the Best Women's Erotica series among other anthologies. She also writes erotica herself! Karen and Jera spoke to Rachel about how she chooses stories that fit her own feminist values and how erotica can help readers and writers alike explore their desires in empowering ways.

Aug 27, 202043:21
Introducing: The Feminist Erotica Podcast

Introducing: The Feminist Erotica Podcast

Karen, Princess, and Jera discuss the origins of this podcast, our backgrounds as authors and readers of erotic literature, and what we think makes different erotica worthy of the term feminist. This question: "What is feminist erotica" is the theme of season one.

Aug 27, 202044:22