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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....

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.

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,...

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...

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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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,...

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...

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike dives into the often-overlooked world of lubricants with two inspiring women, Katie from Vögeln and Avelina from LubeLab. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding lube, why it’s essential for both sexual pleasure and health, and how the industry is evolving.

Katie shares her personal journey with HPV and how it inspired her to develop a new kind of lubricant that will offer STI protection - aiming to create a safer, more empowering alternative to traditional condoms. Avelina brings expert insight into the ingredients we put on (and in) our bodies, the...

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Nike talks to queer activist and sex worker Violet Beau about a topic often clouded by shame but full of potential for intimacy: “dirty talk”. Why does it make us nervous? What makes it sexy – or totally awkward? And could a plate of lasagna actually help you get better at it?

Together, they break down clichés and show that dirty talk isn’t just about explicit words – it’s also about trust, intimacy, and finding a language that feels truly your own.

An episode full of practical tips, honest...

Several times a year, couples and sex therapist, sex worker and mediator Lenia Soley organizes “Women's Sex Retreats” at the Oberlethe farm near Oldenburg.

What may sound like an orgy lasting several days is in fact a gathering of around 12 women who spend a long weekend exploring their sexuality, their bodies and their biographies and experiencing themselves anew through self-awareness and community.

The Oberlethe farm looks inconspicuous from the outside, but the grounds reveal a beautifully restored half-timbered house with a thatched roof and comfortably restored accommodation.

This year, Lenia held her very first “Women’s Sex Festival” - also...