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Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. This anthology includes brand-new stories by: Tommy Moore, Jessica Breheny, Naomi Hirahara, Calvin McMillin, Liza Monroy, Elizabeth McKenzie, Jill Wolfson, Ariel Gore, Jon Bailiff, Maceo Montoya, Micah Perks, Seana Graham, Vinnie Hansen, Peggy Townsend, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Lou Mathews, Lee Quarnstrom, Dillon Kaiser, Beth Lisick, and Wallace Baine. 

[Contains explicit content] Today's show is all about you! Susie has opened up her enormous mailbag and spends the entire program answering your sex questions. First, Susie hears from three listeners who are all dealing with the low libido levels of their spouses or of themselves. Help! Then, the herpes mysteries continue, and Susie gives some sound advice on how to deal with many related problems, including shedding. Finally, a listener believes a myth: that fat vaginas exist because even fatter penises need them. Susie says, "Give me a break." 

[Contains explicit content] Today's show looks at three different outcomes of sex. Does having sex promote happiness? Is prostitution really forced on women? And what happens to a wife who is denied sex? Find out.

Susie Bright, founder of Best American Erotica, presents a classic, taboo-breaking collection of men’s erotic fiction - featuring the most unrepentant gay literary heroes of our generation. Legendary writers like John Preston, Samuel Delany, Steven Saylor/Aaron Travis, Lars Eighner, Dennis Cooper - who can imagine men’s intimate and transgressive lives without them?

[Contains explicit content] From a 2006 show: It's two great sex writers, thinkers, activists, and friends for the price of one! Susie's guest is Dan Savage, author of the syndicated weekly sex advice column Savage Love. Susie and Dan talk about a recent personal ad scandal, the politics of tranny boys, Dan's statute of limitations on identifying as bisexual, open relationships, gay marriage, and much more. 

[Contains explicit content] In this 2004 show, Susie's guest is Veronica Vera, founder and dean of Miss Vera's Finishing School for Boys Who Want to be Girls and the author of Miss Vera's Cross-Dress for Success. Susie's first glimpse into Miss Vera's copious collection of lacy underthings was a true introduction to Miss V's dedication to all things womanly. At her cross-dressing academy, men (and some women) sign up for classes to learn the fine arts of being a woman.

[Contains explicit content] From 2008: Susie looks at how Black and inter-racial sex videos have evolved since the 1980s. The adult video boom thrives on bringing sexual secrets into America's bedrooms, capitalizing on taboo interests. With titles like Black Chicks Do It Better and In and Out of Africa, these porn movies presented themes that at the time seemed risky but soon became the norm. Susie's investigative reporting examines why racism penetrated the porn industry.

[Contains explicit content] From 2008: If you've ever wondered if being a sexual swinger is for you, this show is a must listen. Susie interviews award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator Tristan Taormino, and the topic of conversation is open relationships and how you make them work.

Two little girls are entertained by the story of their nanny's favorite Christmas on Christmas Eve.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2004 show, Susie's guest is Rachel Kramer Bussel, who shares her love for spanking, her thoughts on femme lesbians hooking up with other femme lesbians, and the thrill of Monica Lewinsky. Some of Rachel's books include Up All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex, Glamour Girls: Femme/Femme Erotica, and Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z. Then, from the mailbag: Susie hears from some ardent defenders of Suicide Girls.  

[Contains explicit content] From 2009: Susie tackles a medical concern on the mind of many guys: Does jacking off cause prostrate cancer? Fellows want to know if studies have shown that too much yanking is bad for their health. Susie turns to fellow sex advisor Cory Silverberg to learn more about prostrate research, but the findings are…inconclusive. So Susie says let's not give up on masturbation just yet! 

Susie Bright is the first and reigning queen of contemporary erotica. In How to Write a Dirty Story she reveals her tricks of the trade and shows you how to heat up sex scenes in everything from traditional novels and romances to science fiction and humor. Easing the aspiring writer into the creative process, she tells you how to write the steamy plots and sensual characters that publishers and readers (and listeners) are looking for.

[Contains explicit content] From 2008: Remember Seinfeld? Susie's favorite episode was the one where they invented the "Manssiere" to support man boobs. Seems timely again, because men's breasts are in the news. In a case reported from England, a judge ruled that it's okay for a peeping Tom to ogle men's boobs, but not women's. Susie is outraged that any body part should be deemed fair territory for a pervert.

[Contains explicit content] In this 2019 show, Susie recalls the life and work of one of her biggest intellectual influences, Ann Snitow, and reads an excerpt from her paper, "Mass Market Romance: Pornography for Women Is Different". And then, "New on Audible": Margaret Atwood's Life Before Man, a sophisticated meditation on non-monogamy and marriage.  

[Contains explicit content] In this 2005 show, Susie takes a close look at testosterone therapy and analyzes the results of a "Bisexual Men Don't Exist" survey. Then, from the mailbag: "Can doctors be sued for malpractice if they ruin your sex life?" 

[Contains explicit content] In this 2008 show, we have some questions. "Can we ever have too much sex? Can we ever love someone too much?" Susie speaks with author Rachel Resnick about her book Love Junkie: A Memoir. The book points out three red flags that might indicate if someone is a love junkie. Then, from the mailbag: Susie responds to a listener who wants some advice. Can she truly be a good feminist if she also really likes kinky sex? Time to uncover the secrets.  

[Contains explicit content] Back in 2009 nearly 190 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Imagine with the pandemic what today’s numbers might be. Antidepressants are put into groups based on which chemicals in the brain they affect. Susie looks at the sexual side effects of these drugs, including the loss of libido. That's not acceptable!  

[Contains explicit content] From a 2004 show: Ever wonder what it's like to be a female stand-up comic? Mimi Gonzalez knows. She's in the studio with tales from the front lines. Mimi explains why it's only okay for fat or ugly female comics to talk about sex. She also counsels Susie on how to deal with hecklers, as well the art of delivering a punch line. Plus, you'll hear all about one of Mimi's favorite gigs, when she performed for Gloria Steinem. Then, from the mailbag: Susie has a letter from a bisexual man who says he's ready to date but can't figure out where to start. 

[Contains explicit content] From 2009: Susie is ready to scream. A recent study once again showed that women are not reaching orgasm nearly as often as men. It's not fair! Susie looks at the role oral sex has with this unfortunate gap between men's and women's pleasure. Seems like there's a lot more giving head and less eating pussy happening these days. An article by Hannah Seligson in the The Daily Beast says orgasm inequity is as serious as the pay gap. Next, Susie reveals a secret passion of hers. She's into fast, sporty and muscular…cars! 

Susie speaks with Harriet Lerner, author of The Dance of Anger. Harriet has a new book out called Marriage Rules that tackles the sexual hot spots of long-term relationships. Susie talks to Harriet about her common-sense approach to the age-old problems that occur between partners. From "he won't talk" to "she doesn't want to have sex", it's all covered, with handy rules to make life together work again in the bedroom.