Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas

Do you wish you had more confidence when it comes to role play? Worry that you’re not creative enough to have an exciting and easy experience? Coaches Julia and Kristen are going to set your mind at ease.    Topics include: Role play preparedness Key elements of negotiation Use media or tools like Faithful Fling to help you Read "Familiar Stranger", this month's Keep Them Coming column via The Pitch.    Julia Satterlee is a Clinical Sexologist dedicated to kicking shame out of the bedroom and sparking joyful intimacy. Since 2019, she has been coaching couples, men, and women, championing pleasure and connection as essential, not optional. Julia’s work revolves around exploring and expressing needs, desires, and boundaries in a judgment-free environment. Her approach combines self-love strategies, effective communication techniques, and myth-busting insights into sex and intimacy—all with a dose of fun.   Find her here: https://pleasure-wise.com/ tinyurl.com/pleasurepractice @pleasure.wise Instagram @sexistentialcoach Facebook   Email me at kristen@openthedoorscoaching.com for questions, topic suggestions for future episodes, or to book your first session. 

Amanda Vee is the creator of Sex Talks With Amanda and Embodied Sexual Power. She brings over a decade of experience and expertise as an accredited fitness professional and Behavioral Change Specialist. She’s a Certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist, Certified Life Coach, and faculty at Sex Coach U. After leaving a twenty-year relationship and moving across the country during the pandemic, Amanda pivoted her career to fully embrace her passion for helping people create the sex lives that they really want.  She identifies as polyamorous and heteroflexible and she discussed what apps she’s had success with while dating as a nonmonogamous person. Amanda lived a fantastic slut era but also spent time with celibacy to understand more about herself.    Topics discussed: Sexual health month and positive relationships  Sexual and romantic spectrums in honor of National Bisexuality Day. Exploration and labels The relationship escalator Dating as a couple and unicorn hunting When and where to be open - small towns vs cities, safety and stigma considerations The Ask Coach Kristen Anything got pretty spicy 🌶️🥵    Submit your questions to: https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8  

Have you ever wanted to get more sex education but have no interest in talking to a coach directly?  Did you have a belief that your sex life should be amazing always, only to find that it's a really difficult expectation to live up to? This episode is dedicated to everyone who would like more sex education but could not imagine themselves reaching out to work with a coach personally. I get it... It's awkward! Maybe it's just not for you, maybe there's an accessibility issue.   That is why you'll enjoy this conversation with my guest Mariah Freya. She is the founder of Beducated. She's making a global impact by making sex education accessible.  In this episode: What should your kids know from you about sexual health? You are their first teacher! What is the sexual lifeline? Our thoughts on people who try to discourage sexual health education.   Listen until the end for a discount code on a Beducated subscription! Also - Happy Sexual Health Month! XOXO Kristen  

"How many times is she going to bother me about that thing I promised to do? She really has become a nag. Why can't she just leave me alone? I'll get to it when I get to it."  Sound familiar?  On this episode of Keep Them Coming, Kristen welcomes Zach Watson, aka The Recovering Manchild. Zach’s relatable approach to addressing mental load, invisible labor, and the challenges of modern relationships has really struck a chord with men online, at least men that are willing to examine how they behave in their relationship. Today, we’re discussing how he uses humor and vulnerability to foster conversations about personal development, communication, and navigating partnerships.  Watson, an Invisible Labor Coach, was also quoted in my August column "Love and Loads: Why not doing your fair share is killing your sex life." https://www.thepitchkc.com/keep-them-coming-love-and-loads/ His TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringmanchild His IG: https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/   Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen   Support my work by becoming a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/coach_kristen      Check out all the affiliates and discounts I have with quality sexual health companies like Intimate Rose and Bathmate: https://www.openthedoorscoaching.com/affiliates   Learn more about my coaching services : openthedoorscoaching.com Book an information session: https://rebrand.ly/TalkToKristen Dirty Bird e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/sf/vfMdv SFW e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/081sd Be on Keep Them Coming: https://forms.gle/g8CB2z61Vep9h3XQ8 Want your question answered?  https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8 Hire me to speak at your event: https://rebrand.ly/Hire_Coach_Kristen   Read my column in The Pitch Magazine: https://www.thepitchkc.com/tag/keep-them-coming/   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkristen YouTube https://youtube.com/@openthedoorscoaching Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/coachkristen.bsky.social LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-kristen-thomas/

This episode is dedicated to those of you who celebrated the Week of Visibility for Non-monogamy last week (July 15th-21st). What do you do to work through jealousy in relationships (especially ENM)? And is it something that you can even prevent?  Have you ever said "I'm too jealous to be in a nonmonogamous relationship"? Ever heard of "creative monogamy"? My guest today, Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker bestselling author - we talked about her book Project Relationship - and she's also an AASECT certified sex educator. She co-hosts the Project Relationship podcast with her  anchor partner, Ken, and she's been featured in the New York times. Vogue. NPR and the Atlantic.  Find her at jolihamilton.com and her quiz at joliquiz.com Read my July 2024 Keep Them Coming column via ThePitch.com

Did you know oral sex leads to orgasm 3 times more than intercourse? Did you also know that studies are beginning to prove that STIs are spread more now by oral sex than by other forms of sexual contact?   On this episode, I was joined by Melanie Cristol, the founder and CEO of Lorals. Lorals is an FDA-approved product whose mission is to empower people to experience intimacy freely and fully and to connect with our partners in a variety of ways. They see Lorals as reinventing oral sex - helping everyone have uninhibited maximum oral pleasure every single time. Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen   Lorals website: mylorals.com   Check out all the affiliates and discounts I have with quality sexual health companies like Intimate Rose and Bathmate: https://www.openthedoorscoaching.com/affiliates    Learn more about my coaching services: openthedoorscoaching.com Book an information session: https://rebrand.ly/TalkToKristen Dirty Bird e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/sf/vfMdv SFW e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/081sd  Be on Keep Them Coming: https://forms.gle/g8CB2z61Vep9h3XQ8 Want your question answered?  https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8 Hire me to speak at your event: https://rebrand.ly/Hire_Coach_Kristen    TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkristen Facebook https://www.facebook.com/openthedoorscoaching  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/openthedoorskc/  YouTube https://youtube.com/@openthedoorscoaching788

Welcome to Keep Them Coming. I'm your host, Kristen Thomas, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist. This episode marks the exciting kickoff of season three, and I promise it's going to be hotter and more educational than ever before. In this episode, I am joined by fellow sexologist Savannah Rose of Savannah Rose Coaching. We dive deep into the world of solo pleasure in celebration of International Masturbation Month. Discover why we prefer alternative terms to 'masturbation,' and explore fascinating statistics about solo pleasure time, including why many women prefer it over intercourse. Savannah shares her expertise on closing the orgasm gap, healing from abuse, and living authentically. We discuss the role of pleasure in people's lives, and how to make partnered playtime more connected and hotter. This conversation is filled with profound lessons, practical advice, and plenty of fun. Don't forget to check out my monthly column in The Pitch and stay tuned for more exciting content this season. Enjoy the episode!   Mentioned in the episode: Becoming Cliterate by Dr Laurie Mintz Come As You Are by Dr Emily Nagowski Sex Coach U and Dr Patti Britton VITA and Layla Martin Sex For One by Betty Dodson   Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen   Check out all the affiliates and discounts I have with quality sexual health companies like Intimate Rose and Bathmate: https://www.openthedoorscoaching.com/affiliates    Learn more about my coaching services : openthedoorscoaching.com Book an information session: https://rebrand.ly/TalkToKristen Dirty Bird e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/sf/vfMdv SFW e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/081sd  Be on Keep Them Coming: https://forms.gle/g8CB2z61Vep9h3XQ8 Want your question answered?  https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8 Hire me to speak at your event: https://rebrand.ly/Hire_Coach_Kristen    TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkristen Facebook https://www.facebook.com/openthedoorscoaching  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/openthedoorskc/  YouTube https://youtube.com/@openthedoorscoaching788

Some of you are fresh out of Dry January and are wondering if you could be dating differently moving forward. Others of you have been sober for years and struggle with being bored on dates. Whether you're a sober dater or simply want fresh and creative date ideas, you'll love this episode of Keep Them Coming.   Melissa and Kristen discussed tips for talking to your date about not drinking, where to find people besides a bar, and what Melissa finds sexy in a man. She went on 66 first dates, so she's got some opinions!   Melissa Saubers is a Quantum Manifestation Teacher, Healer, Facilitator, and Coach, who has developed a holistic manifestation and healing approach rooted in science, psychology, and spirituality. She has a fascination for the subconscious mind, the quantum field, manifestation, and expanding consciousness and helps clients on their healing, expansion, and manifestation journeys with a variety of healing modalities including breathwork, quantum hypnosis, hypnotherapy, cacao, and energy healing.   Melissa hosts many events around the Kansas City area including the weekly love-donation-based Sunset Breathwork event every Tuesday night at 7pm. Melissa can be found online at HealandExpand.com and on Instagram @MelissaSaubers   Listen to Kristen's Red Light Special or Singles Appreciation playlist on Spotify.   Try afterglow for 7 days FREE with the code XOKRISTEN: https://afterglow.ubpages.com/xokristen/  

Ever wonder why men seem to be Mr. Wonderful at first but really start to show their asses after a few months? It's as if they couldn't keep up the act once they thought they had you hooked. You may have found a selfish short-term thinker rather than a generous long-term thinker.  Chantal Heide - AKA Canada's Dating Coach - is a dating and relationship coach and expert. She's the author of 10 books (plus two workbooks), and it's her book, No More Assholes, that caught Kristen's attention on TikTok. Chantal is so good at dissecting situations and behavior. She mixes the nerdy science-y stuff with romantic actions to help people change their relationship trajectories.  Topics include: how to stop fighting with your spouse, why no kissing for 90 days may be the bold dating move to change your life, dating after divorce, addressing mismatched libido, and much more.   Find Chantal Heide on TikTok  or Instagram, or grab her books on Amazon.  Read my January 2023 column from The Pitch - Please Cancel My Monthly Subscription 

Kristen is joined today by friend and fellow Sexologist Mieke Stapelberg. They met through Sex Coach U at a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment) workshop. What better time to make a friend, than when you're being your most vulnerable and exposing yourself to new things? In addition to talking about her some of her brands - including Mind Sex and Karma Mind - Mieke and Kristen talked about mental health, bias, stigma, self-reflection, and the recent Andrew Tate scandal, of course. They also discussed ethical porn and supporting sex workers. So there's a little bit of something in here for everyone! Find Mieke on Instagram @karmamind_  

The conversation you are about to listen to between my guest D Rashaan Gilmore and I is...Maybe not going to make some of you very happy. Sorry, not sorry. I don't really care. We live in Missouri and we no longer have the time to mince words. Our conversation covered topics like houselessness, classism, voter apathy, and allyship.   D Rashaan is a serial entrepreneur, community connector, organizer,  collaborator, and an Emmy Award winner. He is particularly passionate about making a difference and has found a home for his voice in service of marginalized and stigmatized communities.  He is the founder and CEO of BlaqOut, a grassroots movement organization that seeks to organize and mobilize the black LGBTQ community in Kansas City. Consider becoming a member of The Pitch for as little as $5 a month, you could get The Pitch delivered directly to your house no matter where you live.    

In this episode, host Kristen Thomas interviews Pamela Merritt, the Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice, discussing the critical role of reproductive health education and access in the current political landscape. Pamela explains the organization's efforts to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare education and training for medical students, the impact of recent legal and political shifts on abortion access, and the broader implications for healthcare and social justice. Pamela shares insights into the challenges faced by reproductive health providers and delves into the interconnectedness of reproductive rights and workers' rights. They wrap up the conversation by highlighting ways individuals can take action and support efforts to safeguard reproductive healthcare access and the need for awareness regarding digital privacy.     00:00 Introduction to Keep Them Coming 01:33 Meet Today's Guest: Pamela Merritt 03:28 Medical Students for Choice: Mission and Impact 06:20 The Political Landscape of Reproductive Healthcare 13:12 Challenges and Realities in Missouri 27:54 Reproductive Rights as Workers' Rights 29:55 Debunking Nostalgia: The Myth of Women's Roles in History 31:21 The Fight for Women's Rights and Economic Participation 32:49 The State's Role in Reproductive Rights and White Nationalism 36:19 The Reality of Abortion Access and Healthcare Policies 38:34 Plan C and Digital Privacy for Reproductive Health 42:03 Legal Risks and Protective Measures for Reproductive Rights 54:47 Supporting Medical Students for Choice and Future Access 56:38 Conclusion and Call to Action     Medical Students For Choice website: https://msfc.org/donate IG: https://www.instagram.com/msfchoice  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFC  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSFChoice/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/msfchoice.bsky.social   Mentioned in the episode: Search the internet AFTER you've secured your search history: https://activistchecklist.org/  Euki period planner app: https://eukiapp.org/  Plan C Pills: https://www.plancpills.org/  Palema's Substack post after the Dobbs decision: https://pamelamerrittsharkfu.substack.com/p/postmortem?r=1ih6l8&triedRedirect=true     Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen ______________________________ Support my work by becoming a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/coach_kristen      Check out all the affiliates and discounts I have with quality sexual health companies like Intimate Rose and Bathmate: https://www.openthedoorscoaching.com/affiliates   Learn more about my coaching services : openthedoorscoaching.com Book an information session: https://rebrand.ly/TalkToKristen Dirty Bird e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/sf/vfMdv SFW e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/081sd Be on Keep Them Coming: https://forms.gle/g8CB2z61Vep9h3XQ8 Want your question answered?  https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8 Hire me to speak at your event: https://rebrand.ly/Hire_Coach_Kristen   Read my column in The Pitch Magazine: https://www.thepitchkc.com/tag/keep-them-coming/     TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkristen YouTube https://youtube.com/@openthedoorscoaching Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/coachkristen.bsky.social LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-kristen-thomas/

How can kissing save your relationship? Addressing both cultural and biological aspects, Coach Kristen explains how kissing releases bonding hormones affects the body, enhances mood, and reduces stress. She also discusses how kissing can be a tool for assessing long-term compatibility.      00:00 Introduction: The Power of Kissing 00:56 The Science Behind Kissing 01:49 Kissing in Modern Dating 02:38 Kissing in Long-Term Relationships 03:57 Tips to Become a Better Kisser 05:27 Personal Stories   Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen   February Pitch column: Pucker Up, Buttercup   Support my work by becoming a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/coach_kristen      Check out all the affiliates and discounts I have with quality sexual health companies like Intimate Rose and Bathmate: https://www.openthedoorscoaching.com/affiliates   You can use my code “BVCA5OTDC” at checkout to get 20% off your entire purchase at b-Vibe! Use it on: www.bvibe.com/, www.bvibe.com/ or www.lewandmassager.com/   Learn more about my coaching services : openthedoorscoaching.com Book an information session: https://rebrand.ly/TalkToKristen Dirty Bird e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/sf/vfMdv SFW e-newsletter: https://zc.vg/081sd Be on Keep Them Coming: https://forms.gle/g8CB2z61Vep9h3XQ8 Want your question answered?  https://forms.gle/xNBLKCcUy75h97nZ8 Hire me to speak at your event: https://rebrand.ly/Hire_Coach_Kristen   Read my column in The Pitch Magazine: https://www.thepitchkc.com/tag/keep-them-coming/     TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkristen YouTube https://youtube.com/@openthedoorscoaching Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/coachkristen.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/uskVndTM LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-kristen-thomas/    

It's International Masturbation Month!! My guest is Kya, founder of so(l)o.   Kya is a pleasure activist who believes that pleasure is a key component of living a wholehearted life. After noticing a gap in the market for intimate wellness products that focused on self-pleasure and catered to BIPOC women, Kya founded so(l)o.   so(l)o creates all-natural, sustainable intimate wellness products that are specifically created for self-pleasure. Kya was so passionate about so(l)o that she quit her corporate gig and moved to Berlin....after a great deal of strategy and thought, of course. You can follow Kya’s life in Berlin on @brooklyntoberlin and follow so(l)o @mysoloislove on Instagram.   Grab a bottle of Glow Intimacy Oil Formula No. 1 and use discount code Open15

This episode features Dr Chelsia Potts, an educator and content creator. Dr Potts and host Kristen Thomas discussed sex and neurodivergency.   Have you found that when you're dating, it's easy to be all hot and heavy when you're still in the new relationship energy but then you suddenly feel disconnected? Are you overwhelmed once you have to merge the emotional and physical in a relationship? Worry that your autism or ADHD will prevent you from finding a caring and understanding partner? This episode is for you.   Topics include: Aging, shifting, and unmasking - how we mourn removing our mask Dating with autism or ADHD Recognizing red flags Learning to build connections Overcoming shame   Find Dr Potts TikTok @heavyonthedr Become a member of The Pitch and get a copy mailed got your house every month.