Sex in Berlin (EN)

What is it like to explore sensuality with lots of naked people in an oil pool? How can BDSM be a way of coping with trauma? Do we all actually need sexual empowerment? And is there a power of sex?

Host Nike Wessel wants to explore these questions in “Sex in Berlin”, the sex-positive podcast from Studio36, which aims to inspire through personal stories and contributions from experts in the field of intimacy. While the first (German) season focused on Berlin, we want to explore other places in the second season. The English episodes are now available on this podcast channel.

Feminist, authentic and humorous, we tackle topics that can contribute to any kind of empowerment. We believe that empowerment can happen in many different ways. Whether through sex work, nude parties, porn, tantra or self-reflection on retreats. The paths are as different as the people who take them.

You can find the German and previous English episodes on the podcast channel “Sex in Berlin (DE)”.

Sex in Berlin (EN)

Latest episodes

Inside Berlin(er): Culture, Freedom and Passion

Inside Berlin(er): Culture, Freedom and Passion

18m 52s

What makes Berlin’s culture so endlessly fascinating? In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Jonny Tiernan, the editor-in-chief of The Berliner a magazine that has been capturing the city’s creative pulse for over two decades. From music, film, and art to food, sexuality, and politics, The Berliner tells the stories that make this city one of a kind.

Jonny shares what drives Berlin’s unique cultural energy its openness, diversity, and constant reinvention and recommends some of his favorite hidden venues and underground festivals. Together, they explore what makes Berlin not just a place to live,...

#41 Uncensored: A Berlin City Tour of Sex and Freedom

#41 Uncensored: A Berlin City Tour of Sex and Freedom

32m 38s

How did Berlin become a symbol of sexual freedom? In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike dives into the city’s revolutionary past with a look at the early 20th century sexual liberation movement and the pioneering work of Magnus Hirschfeld and his Institute for Sexual Science.
Together with our guest Jeff Mannes, we trace how Hirschfeld’s groundbreaking vision was destroyed by the Nazis, yet how Berlin’s queer and sexual culture reemerged from the ashes, transforming through decades of activism, art, and nightlife. From the cabarets of the 1920s to today’s club culture, this episode uncovers how history still...

#39 Beyond Sex: Redefining Connection in Berlin’s Ace & Aro Scene

#39 Beyond Sex: Redefining Connection in Berlin’s Ace & Aro Scene

19m 58s

What if dating wasn’t about small talk or speed rounds, but about genuine connection? In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Momo, the creator of charming theys. Momo hosts inclusive dating events for asexual, aromantic, and queer communities in Berlin. Together they talk about love beyond sex, why cake has become a symbol of the ace community, and how safe, playful spaces can help people connect more openly. From creative conversation games to unexpected love stories, this episode explores new ways of redefining intimacy and togetherness.

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#37 Sex in Berlin: Spicy Stories: From Erotic Fantasies to Activism

#37 Sex in Berlin: Spicy Stories: From Erotic Fantasies to Activism

15m 10s

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike welcomes Brazilian pleasure activist, sex educator, and erotic author Ana Ornelas aka pimentacitrica for an open and inspiring conversation about the politics of pleasure. Pimenta shares how her work began with educating people about sexuality, intimacy, and the clitoris through workshops and online resources, and how it evolved into broader activism aimed at challenging censorship and advocating for sexual rights. She speaks passionately about the importance of reclaiming pleasure. Especially for women, queer people, and marginalized communities as a path to personal freedom and empowerment.

Alongside this deep dive into her activism,...