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#57 Rethinking porn - Feminism, Pleasure and Power with Erika Lust

#57 Rethinking porn - Feminism, Pleasure and Power with Erika Lust

25m 38s

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike sits down with Erika Lust - erotic filmmaker, feminist, and one of the true pioneers of independent adult cinema.

Over the past 20 years, Erika has been redefining what porn can look and feel like: inclusive, female-gaze-driven, and made with care for everyone on set and on screen. Together, they talk about what feminist porn actually means (hint: it's not just soft lighting and talking), why all media educates, for better or worse and how watching women experience real pleasure can shift something deep inside you. Erika also opens up about...

#55 How I Became a Slut to Heal Myself with Mika

#55 How I Became a Slut to Heal Myself with Mika

18m 56s

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike sits down with Mika, the author of Slut Theory. A bold, raw, and deeply personal collection of journal entries that weaves together spicy stories, body empowerment, and the heavy weight of sexual shame and trauma.

Together, Nike and Mika explore what it means to reclaim your sexuality after growing up in a society that taught you to be ashamed of it, how writing and publishing these stories became an act of liberation, and why Mika chose the most feared word as her title.

From Eastern European shame culture to sex parties in...

#54 Flogging Before Breakfast with Domina Lady Vyra

#54 Flogging Before Breakfast with Domina Lady Vyra

34m 6s

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike sits down with Lady Vyra, a dominatrix based in Berlin, to explore what it really means to craft intimacy as a profession. Vyra walks us through her mornings, which often start with a flogging session and explains how her background in theater and dance shapes every session she leads at one of Berlin's most well-known domina studios.

What does a 48-hour session look like? How do you mourn a regular client? And what can a gangbang table teach us about co-working?

Together, Nike and Vyra unpack the rituals, the creativity, the shame,...

#51 Poetry, Power & Submission with Pauline Marie-Antoinette

#51 Poetry, Power & Submission with Pauline Marie-Antoinette

30m 16s

In this episode of "Sex in Berlin," Nike meets Pauline Marie-Antoinette — poet, performer, and creator of Cabaret Cravache, Berlin's most intimate and boundary-pushing cabaret experience. Pauline shares how growing up in the south of France, shaped by silence and social conformity, led her to Berlin and ultimately to the stage, where she uses poetry as a tool for liberation. Together, Nike and Pauline explore what it means to find freedom through vulnerability, why submission can be a form of power, and how art can hold space for the full spectrum of human experience. From the political to the erotic....

# 45 When Desire Goes Through the Stomach with Clara from We Feast

# 45 When Desire Goes Through the Stomach with Clara from We Feast

24m 45s

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, Nike talks to Clara, the co-founder of We Feast, about naked bodies as dining tables, food as a love language, and why sensuality can have a deep connection to the way we eat. From Alpine cheese to chili with chocolate, from blindfolded bites to cake sitting, this conversation explores shame, consent, playfulness, and how food can reconnect us to our bodies and to each other. An episode about pleasure that drips, sticks, and is best enjoyed without plates.

#44 Inside Berlin(er): Culture, Freedom and Passion

#44 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,...

#35 Periods, Politics & Play Parties: Menstrual Health in Berlin’s Sex-Positive Scene

#35 Periods, Politics & Play Parties: Menstrual Health in Berlin’s Sex-Positive Scene

33m 57s

In this raw and refreshing episode, host Nike speaks with Danielle Keiser, menstrual health advocate and Holistic Women's Health Coach about what it really means to live, love, and have sex while bleeding. From Berlin's sex-positive parties to the everyday realities of endometriosis and hormonal shifts, Danielle opens up about the challenges and beauty of cyclical living.

Together, they explore how menstruation is still taboo even in liberated spaces and why we urgently need more open conversations, better infrastructure, and more curiosity around the menstrual cycle. Whether it's navigating sex on your period, managing your energy through each phase, or...