Shameless Sex #356 Sex Toys with the Queen - with Dr. Carol Queen
Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Carol Queen, a sex toy mogul and expert in sex education, discusses the meaning of sex-positivity, the evolution of pleasure products and sex ed, and top recommendations for toys and lube. Recorded in San Francisco's Antique Vibrator Museum.
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Anal Safety Basics
- Use only anal-safe toys with a flared base or stopper to prevent objects from getting lost internally.
- Go slow, use lots of lube, and never use numbing agents so pain can warn you to stop.
Respect Pain As A Safety Signal
- Stop immediately if anal play causes sharp, burning pain; distinguish normal discomfort from injurious pain.
- Do not use numbing agents because they hide pain cues that protect tissues like the sphincter and rectum.
Finding A Path In Sexology
- Carol Queen discovered sexology by finding the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality catalog in a university library and followed that path to San Francisco.
- Her early activism and grad-school discovery shaped a lifelong career in sex education and writing.