Making Magic

We’ve reached the end of our Making Magic journey, but the Magic Wand is still going strong and shows no signs of stopping! In this episode, we cover creative ways people have used their Wands, chat with Vibratex about their stewardship of this industry stalwart, and offer some tips for newbies picking up a Magic Wand for the first time. Guests this episode: * BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys [https://www.knottyboys.com/code/downloads.php] co-founder Danarama [https://creativebdsm.com/] (he/him) * Education director for Good Vibrations & Babeland Andy Duran [https://twitter.com/EducatorAndy] (he/him) * Spectrum Boutique CEO/founder, author, & adult content creator Zoë Ligon [https://www.instagram.com/thongria] (she/her) * Vibratex owner Shay Martin (she/her) * Vibratex general manager Dan Martin (he/him) * Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino [https://tristantaormino.com/] (she/her) * Sex toy reviewer & blogger Epiphora [https://heyepiphora.com/] (she/her) * Come As You Are worker-owner Jack Lamon [https://www.comeasyouare.com/] (he/him) * Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/] (he/him) * Sexologist, sex educator, & Curvy Girl Sex author Elle Chase [https://www.ellechase.com/] (she/her) * Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks [https://thedildorks.com/] cohost Billy Lore [https://billylore.com/] (he/him) * Writer, kink educator, & erotica editor Sinclair Sexsmith [https://www.sugarbutch.net/] (they/them) * Blogger & sex/dating coach Lorrae Bradbury [https://sluttygirlproblems.com/] (she/her) * Sex educator & Sex Ed with DB host/creator Danielle Bezalel [https://www.sexedwithdb.com/home] (she/her) * Writer, speaker, & mental health advocate JoEllen Notte [https://www.redheadbedhead.com/] (she/her) * Crash Pad Series director Ava LaPrima [https://crashpadseries.com/] (she/her) * Author, speaker, & ageless sexuality advocate Joan Price [https://joanprice.com/] (she/her) * Dominatrix & Kneeling Room [https://www.thekneelingroom.com/] founder Lady Pim [https://www.ladypim.com/pro-domination] (she/her) * Blogger & pleasure educator Carly S [https://www.dildoordildont.com/] (she/they) * Good Vibrations staff sexologist & Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen [https://twitter.com/carolqueen] (she/they) * Vibratex CEO Ken Herskovitz (he/him) * Author, sex therapist, & psychology professor Dr. Laurie Mintz [https://www.drlauriemintz.com/] (she/her) Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan [https://katewritesaboutsex.com/], edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger [https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo], and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex [https://vibratex.com/]. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/].

Given that the Magic Wand was originally marketed as a body massager, it’s no surprise that many people use it in therapeutic ways. This episode discusses the Wand’s beneficial effects on physical and mental health, and the ways it can be helpful for people with depression, people dealing with mobility issues or chronic pain, and even people recovering from a traumatic event. Guests this episode: * Sex educator & Sex Ed with DB host/creator Danielle Bezalel [https://www.sexedwithdb.com/home] (she/her) * Writer, speaker, & mental health advocate JoEllen Notte [https://www.redheadbedhead.com/] (she/her) * Dating coach, matchmaker, & burlesque teacher Claire AH [https://claireah.com/] (she/they) * Author, speaker, & ageless sexuality advocate Joan Price [https://joanprice.com/] (she/her) * Sexologist, sex educator, & Curvy Girl Sex author Elle Chase [https://www.ellechase.com/] (she/her) * Sex educator & porn creator Alice Lovegood [https://bettersx.blog/] (she/her) * Sexual health professor & researcher Dr. Debby Herbenick [https://www.debbyherbenick.com/] (she/her) Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan [https://katewritesaboutsex.com/], edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger [https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo], and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex [https://vibratex.com/]. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/]. For more information about Magic Wand, please visit TrueMagicWand.com [http://truemagicwand.com/] or join Magic Wand on Instagram at @truemagicwand [http://www.instagram.com/truemagicwand]! #TrueMagicWand

Although people of any gender and sexuality can use the Magic Wand, it holds a special place in the hearts (and nightstand drawers) of many queer and trans people. This episode examines the LGBTQIA+ community’s relationship to the Magic Wand, and the ways it can enable sexual creativity, ease gender dysphoria, and amplify queer joy. Guests this episode: * Sex toy reviewer & blogger Epiphora [https://heyepiphora.com/] (she/her) * Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino [https://tristantaormino.com/] (she/her) * Crash Pad Series [https://crashpadseries.com/] director Ava LaPrima [https://crashpadseries.com/] (she/her) * Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/] (he/him) * Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks [https://thedildorks.com/] cohost Billy Lore [https://billylore.com/] (he/him) * Sexual health professor & researcher Dr. Debby Herbenick [https://www.debbyherbenick.com/] (she/her) * Journalist & VTuber Ana Valens [https://linktr.ee/acvalens] (she/her) * Student Margaret Russell [https://www.instagram.com/tera.gramr/] (she/they) Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan [https://katewritesaboutsex.com/], edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger [https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo], and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex [https://vibratex.com/]. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/]. For more information about Magic Wand, please visit TrueMagicWand.com [http://truemagicwand.com/] or join Magic Wand on Instagram at @truemagicwand [http://www.instagram.com/truemagicwand]! #TrueMagicWand

The iconic aesthetic and symbolic meanings of the Magic Wand have led it to inspire many artists around the world. This episode examines video art, sculpture, music, tattoos, and even a tarot deck that have featured the Magic Wand. Guests this episode: * Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/] (he/him) * Blogger & pleasure educator Carly S [https://www.dildoordildont.com/] (she/they) * Blogger & sex/dating coach Lorrae Bradbury [https://sluttygirlproblems.com/] (she/her) * Artist, graphic designer, & Vibrating Tarot [http://www.vibratingtarot.com/] creator Frank Lawrence (he/they) * Writer & former pornographer Stoya [https://plavabobica.com/] (she/her) Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan [https://katewritesaboutsex.com/], edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger [https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo], and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex [https://vibratex.com/]. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/]. For more information about Magic Wand, please visit TrueMagicWand.com [http://truemagicwand.com/] or join Magic Wand on Instagram at @truemagicwand [http://www.instagram.com/truemagicwand]! #TrueMagicWand

Many kinksters, fetishists, pro dommes and kinky porn creators love the Magic Wand, and in this episode we aim to figure out why. Kink experts explain how they pair the Wand with orgasm control, bondage, humiliation play, and more, giving tips on safety and technique for anyone interested in expanding their horizons. Guests this episode: * Dominatrix & Kneeling Room [https://www.thekneelingroom.com/] founder Lady Pim [https://www.ladypim.com/pro-domination] (she/her) * Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks [https://thedildorks.com/] cohost Billy Lore [https://billylore.com/] (he/him) * BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys [https://www.knottyboys.com/code/downloads.php] co-founder Danarama [https://creativebdsm.com/] (he/him) * Crash Pad Series director Ava LaPrima [https://crashpadseries.com/] (she/her) * Writer, kink educator, & erotica editor Sinclair Sexsmith [https://www.sugarbutch.net/] (they/them) * Writer, educatrix, pornographer & podcaster Tina Horn [https://tinahorn.net/] (she/her) Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan [https://katewritesaboutsex.com/], edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger [https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo], and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex [https://vibratex.com/]. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch [https://addisonfinch.com/]. For more information about Magic Wand, please visit TrueMagicWand.com [http://truemagicwand.com/] or join Magic Wand on Instagram at @truemagicwand [http://www.instagram.com/truemagicwand]! #TrueMagicWand