Hi Podcast ListenersOn this episode, the On The Dresser team sits down for a discussion on what we've seen since the implementation of a new federal law known as FOSTA/SESTA. This was a joining of two congressional bills, the "Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act" and the "(Allow States to) Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act". Reality TV star turned fed…

Here is the complete interview with thotscholar from our episode: A Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers in which we discuss her new book, Libra Season, December 17, sex work, activism, and pro-heaux womanism.For more from thotscholar:twitter.com/thotscholarhttps://www.patreon.com/thotscholarWant to get in touch with the On The Dresser team? Sen…

Welcome to our first ep of 2019! We're starting off by taking some time to educate ourselves on something that none of the On the Dresser hosts have lived experience with and that is asexuality.Enter Taryn. She's a blogger and educator. Her site www.AceInTheHole.com is a place where she reviews sex toys and chronicles her journey as an asexual pers…

We're ending the year with a look at December 17th. Since 2003, the date has been recognized in the sex worker community as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Started by Annie Sprinkle, Robin Few and organizers with the Sex Workers outreach project s a way to memorialize the victims of a serial killer who targeted sex workers in…

Hi listeners! We're taking a short break to figure out some life stuff and do a little planning for this podcast. In the meantime, we'll be sharing some bonus interviews as well as gems from the past two and a half years at On The Dresser.In this episode, A throwback to our time as "Sex, Please!" on live broadcast radio. We chat with Kristina Dolgi…

Hi listeners. We're taking a short break to figure out some life stuff and do a little planning for this podcast. In the meantime, we'll share some bonus interviews as well as gems from the past two and a half years at On The Dresser.In this episode, a bonus interview! Our Vanessa Carlisle recently met Kaytlin Bailey of the Oldest Profession Podcas…

This week, Danny Cruz talks with Bryan Knight (twitter.com/BryanKnight66) about rentboys and comic books. Bryan is the author of a new 9-part graphic novel series called Velvet Collar. With bright colors illustrated by Dave Davenport and vivid stories, Velvet Collar tells the story of a group of male escorts after a raid on an advertisement listing…

In this episode, Vanessa Carlisle chats with sex worker and activist Rachel Wotton (rachelwotton.com) about the org Touching Base in New South Wales, Austrailia. Rachel's work was featured in the 2011 documentary film "Scarlet Road." (scarletroad.com.au/trailer) Rachel discusses working in a decriminalized state and what that means for her and her …

Vanessa catches up with Lola Davina (www.loladavina.com), author of Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry. Learn about methods for self care under FOSTA-SESTA, the power of sex worker communities, and the difference between shame and stigma. Lauren Kiley tells us about a new congressional bill called End Bankin…

In this episode, OTD host Vanessa Carlisle sits down for an exclusive interview with members of Copyslut, a band based in the Bay Area. Embedding their most intimate experiences within dreamlike narratives, grinding rhythms, and surging spells, Copyslut performs to connect. To integrate. To transform. This country punk cabaret trio is here to bear …

In this episode, Vanessa Carlisle, Lauren Kiley and Danny Cruz give a lesson in sexually transmitted infections and diseases (yes, there's a difference!) Then, we drop some edutitillation in the form of disclosure conversations and words you can use to discuss your status with your partner(s).In HEADlines, we discuss the passage of SESTA-FOSTA bill…

This week, "Sinfully Sweet & Good Enough to Beat!" Cupcake SinClair, joins Lauren Kiley to talk about spanking. Cupcake is a professional submissive and Fetish Performer at Sanctuary LAX. Then, Danny has questions... Vanessa Carlisle joins Lauren in helping shed some light on the top and switch perspective.In HEADlines, Danny gives an update on SES…

In this episode, co-ho(st)'s Vanessa Carlisle and Danny Cruz discuss new bills in several states declaring pornography a public health crisis as well as a bill in New Hampshire addressing prostitution. Dr. Carlisle interviews Chris Zeischegg (http://www.christopherzeischegg.com), aka Danny Wylde, about his new book Body to Job, a memoir of his porn…

In this episode, we bring you an interview with Marco Topete. He is currently on death row at San Quentin in Northern California. He spoke with our Vanessa Carlisle about sex behind the walls. Everything from how inmates stay safe, to how they manage their health, how they manage relationships with loved ones and with each other and much more. In H…

Thank you for your support.In this episode, Vanessa Carlisle chats with Naama Bloom, author of "HelloFlo: The Guide, Period.: The Everything Puberty Book for the Modern Girl", about the way we teach young women about their bodies through puberty in a positive and empowering way. Lauren Kiley and Danny Cruz join in discussing the book as well as som…

Welcome to season 3 of On the Dresser. Thank you for your support.In this episode, Danny Cruz and Vanessa Carlisle discuss the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA), a bill that is going through congress that says it's fighting trafficking, but will affect anyone who uses the internet in the United States. Cris Sardina, Director of the Desiree …

Kori Cordero joins us from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute to discuss the current legal models that exist to regulate sex work and the relationship to anti-trafficking efforts in developing legislation around the world, in different levels of US government, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities.…

Interview with porn performer, VR camgirl, and adult industry activist Ela Darling about her involvement with local and statewide politics, developing a virtual reality webcam platform, the value of libraries, and more! On the Dresser is a bi-weekly podcast about sex, gender, culture and politics, led by queers, sex workers, and sex educators.…

This week's episode features an interview with Ela Darling, award winning adult performer and adult industry activist. Ela is a leader in virtual reality porn and webcamming, former librarian, and current president of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee who has been working to improve local and statewide policies about sex work.Dr. Vanessa Carli…

Sex, Please! with Vanessa Carlisle is part of Safe Harbor on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles.In this ep, Vanessa talks to Hanne Blank, historian and author of "Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality".Featuring Danny Cruz and Chrisanne Eastwood.Listen LIVE Wed night/Thurs morning at midnight on KPFK or live streaming at kpfk.org…

A conversation of the prevalence of recreational sex in society. Raul Queue, from Prepare.LA joins us in studio, he is a PrEPducator and his safer sex education targets men who visit sex parties.With Chrisanne Eastwood and Danny Cruz!Door On the Dresser

Are bisexuals being kept in the closet? We talk about the kind of stigma people face when they come out as bi to friends in both the straight and gay community.Door On the Dresser

A weekly discussion on sex, sexuality and gender politics.This week, hosts Vanessa Carlisle, Danny Cruz and Chrisanne Eastwood talk about the representations of transgender people in mainstream media.Actor and trans* activist Quei Tann discuss the recent strides made in mainstream media by transgender women. Featuring an interview with Jack Halbers…