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 shapes the city’s spirit of freedom and desire. Jeff Mannes also shares insights into his walking tours through Berlin, offering a unique way to experience the stories of queer resistance, sexuality, and identity that continue to define the city today. Welcome back to Sex in Berlin!

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. About the podcast and our guest: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with The Berliner Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Lilly Hahn Postproduction & Sound design: Amadeus Lindemann About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sin.berlin.official/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ About our guest Momo and charming theys: All charming.theys queer dating events by momo can be found here https://linktr.ee/charmingtheys Next Aro Ace Cake & Connections event on 14.9. at Prince Peach https://www.eventbrite.de/e/cake-connections-ace-aro-mingling-miau-tickets-1616999612369?aff=oddtdtcreator Aro Ace Queerplatonic Weekend Edition 16. - 19.10.2025 near Berlin, info and sign up: https://forms.gle/7bePYTnmJc7Htows6 Picture by: Claudia Hammer About Nike Wessel: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

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, Ana treats listeners to two of her own sensual short stories. The first is a playful, unapologetic fantasy sparked by a “good boy” on a train, exploring desire, seduction, and the thrill of being someone’s unforgettable adventure. The second is a nostalgic yet charged encounter with a former teenage crush in Berlin, revisiting the tender yet transformative moment of her first queer kiss in Rio. Blending personal storytelling, erotic imagination, and political insight, this episode invites you to think differently about desire and to embrace the radical act of pleasure. About the podcast and our guest: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with The Berliner Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Lilly Hahn Postproduction & Sound design: Amadeus Lindemann About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sin.berlin.official/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ About our guest Ana Ornelas aka pimentacitrica: Website: https://msha.ke/pimentacitrica?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeCiwRpX104dXsJhA1y5Xz6IFL02VqCegQg5ozpqZWXbg0SywHgUhdM3HrXKg_aem_ICukDEfO2ioQim6sm3O4iQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pimentacitrica/ Picture by: Beatriz Limeres About Nike Wessel: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

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 simply being able to find a clean toilet at a festival, this episode shines a light on how menstruation affects everything, and why it’s time we treat it with care and dignity. This episode is produced in collaboration with The Berliner and invites you to rethink what it means to trust your body and your cycle. About the podcast, collab partner and our guest: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with The Berliner Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Lilly Hahn Postproduction & Sound design: Ella de Fries & Nele Klieme Editorial Support: Carolyn Stransky Vohr About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sin.berlin.official/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ About The Berliner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theberlinermag/?hl=de Website: https://www.the-berliner.com/ Inspiration for the episodes topic was this arcticle by Carolyn Stransky Vohr: "Why a lack of menstruation policies at Berlin sex parties is a public health issue" https://www.the-berliner.com/berlin/why-a-lack-of-menstruation-policies-at-berlin-sex-parties-is-a-public-health-issue/ About our guest Danielle Keiser: Holistic Women's Health Coach | Consultant | Workshop Facilitator Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danidanihealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellekeiser/ Newsletter: https://dani-health.us22.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ed2a27eac1d94dcf56b5fb4d8&id=14baf6a5af Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danidanihealth/ Get in touch: dani@dani-health.com or visit dani-health.com Read her articles on period pain, sex & menopause on Sensuali. Or this one: How to Communicate About Menstruation in Sexual Relationships: https://www.sensuali.com/b/how-to-communicate-about-menstruation-in-sexual-relationships-29457/ Picture by: Hartmut Schoen About Nike Wessel: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

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 importance of vaginal health, and how scents and flavors play a role in the experience. From busting myths to reimagining the future of lube, this conversation is as informative as it is liberating. Tune in to learn why lube deserves a permanent spot on your nightstand. About the podcast, our guests and vouchers: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with The Berliner sponsored by Naturally Naughty Host: Nike Wessel & Lilly Hahn Editorial: Lilly Hahn Postproduction & Sound design: Ella de Fries & Nele Klieme Editorial Support: Carolyn Stransky Vohr About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sin.berlin.official/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Article about Naturally Naughty: https://sexin.berlin/spicy-das-ingwer-spray-von-naturally-naughty/ About The Berliner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theberlinermag/?hl=de Website: https://www.the-berliner.com/ Inspiration for the episodes topic was this arcticle by Carolyn Stransky Vohr: "Is your lube vegan? A Berlin guide to cruelty-free pleasure products": https://www.the-berliner.com/berlin/vegan-plant-based-condoms-sex-toys-lube-bdsm-gear-pleasure-products/ About Vögeln Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vogeln/reels/?locale=de-DE Website: https://thevogeln.com/ About LubeLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubelab.de/?locale=de-DE Website: https://lubelab.de/ About Nike Wessel: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

In this episode Sex in Berlin is kindly presentend bei lustery 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 insights, and an open invitation to discover your own language of desire – without pressure, but with lots of self-love. Whether you're a curious beginner or just looking for inspiration, this episode might just change the way you think about talking dirty.

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 in Oberlethe - where more than 70 women gathered to discover new kinks, experience sisterhood or celebrate their own bodies and being. In addition to the retreats, Lenia also organizes women's temple nights in Berlin and has recently started a women's annual group. In this episode, Nike talks to Lenia about why she only creates spaces for women (cis and trans women and non-binary people who are (also) on the female spectrum) and what her motivation behind the retreats is. Editor Amelie Gante also talks about her experience at the Festival. And if you want to know more about the sex retreats, go listen to our german episode with Lenia where participant Nora Roggausch talks about her experience at the retreat. The german episodes are available on this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zVJ1kc97DWTqeXuUFBKbe About this Podcast, Studio36 and Lenia Soley: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Amelie Gante, Ella de Fries Sound and Sounddesign: Amadeus Lindemann German Episodes are available on our podcast “Sex in Berlin (DE)” Our Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ About Nike: Nike Wessel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Nike Wessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/ About Lenia: Podcast “Geliebte auf Zeit” with colleague Luisa: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uh0Nfs5NMhOzR4dQ6bJ3f?si=bafc0a2165834bea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geliebteaufzeit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website Lenia: https://lenia-soley.de/ Thanks for listening to this episode! Please share, follow and rate our podcast. Feedback and Questions: info@studio36.berlin

Hot, sex-positive kangaroos and kinky communities — Sex in Berlin takes the conversation to the next level with Sex in Australia. From living in a hetero-normative marriage with children to finding one's identifying as polyamorous, slutty, kinky, genderfluid and queer, the sexological bodyworker Jeremy Shub discusses with Nike how traditional gender roles are challenged, what a bodywork session entails and the special moments and insights that have shaped Jeremy's journey as a sexological bodyworker. Nike also speaks with Charlie, a director, producer, and designer, about their work with diverse artists and organizations to deepen their understanding of the senses and how they foster a more engaged interaction with art and the world around us. They also discuss the importance of living in and feeling your own body, and delve into her Sexological Bodywork, Embodied Counseling, Kink & BDSM, live performance and creative practices. Queer abstract art goes beyond traditional forms, offering space for new, experimental approaches that emphasize personal and collective experiences. Tay Haggarty is a Brisbane-based multidisciplinary artist working at the intersections of performance, video, and sculpture. Tay discusses how Tay's practice focuses on queer abstraction and explores how reductive forms can serve as an open field to reflect on personal and shared queer experiences. About the podcast, our guests and vouchers: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with Lustery Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Amelie Gante, Ella de Fries Postproduction & Sound design: Amadeus Lindemann Cover-photo: jeremy shub About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Our exclusive Lustery discount: With our exclusive landing page lustery.com/sex-in-berlin, all new subscribers receive a 50% discount on the 1-, 3- or 12-months subscription. Enjoy and experience juicy, hot and inspirational content! About Jeremy Sub: Web: www.jeremyshub.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyShubCounsellor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyshub/?hl=de Mail: jeremy@shub.info Tel: +491759520353 With a background in education, science, creative art, and sexual health, Jeremy holds multiple university degrees and has facilitated numerous workshops on sexuality, relationships, and pleasure. Jeremy is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples and relationship constellations of all orientations and gender identities, with a focus on respecting consent and boundaries. Jeremy brings a queer-positive, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist perspective to the work, informed and inspired by the principles of decolonization, anti-patriarchy, anti-capitalism, and pro-earth spirituality. Jeremy is available for workshops, sessions face to face, or online for international people. About Charlie Ahrens: Web: www.eroticwell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlieateroticwell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlieateroticwell About Tay Haggarty: ART PRACTICE Web: https://www.tayhaggarty.com/ Instagram: @tay_haggarty Instagram: @Angel_Grindr Instagram: @garden_variety_dykes BRISBANE Instagram: @shandy.party Instagram: @thrust_exhibition SYDNEY Web:https://www.redrattler.org/ Web:https://www.thebeardedtit.com/ Web:https://firstdraft.org.au/ Instagram: @corkys_club About Lustery: Lustery: https://lustery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lusterypov/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lustery.pov About Nike: Nike Wessel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Nike Wessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

Today Nike will take you to the topic of “orgies”. Group sex scenarios are one of the most common fantasies or wishes, but at the same time they are rarely realized. Before an orgy, there can be so many questions. Do I want to participate alone? How do I deal with jealousy? What is discussed beforehand? That's why in this episode Nike is talking to Josie and Karmann, a couple who lately went on the island to shoot a super entertaining porn reality TV show for Lustery where they had their first ever orgy. Also, Nike will talks to Paulita Pappel about juicy adventures on this beautiful island. And then there is this butt plug story… Hidden Beaches, Secret Sex Parties & Breathtaking Orgies: Do we need to say more? About the podcast, our guests and vouchers: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with Lustery Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Amelie Gante, Ella de Fries Postproduction & Sound design: Amadeus Lindemann, Steffen Mornhinweg Cover-photo: Janine Hemmer, Lustery About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Watch “House of Love and Lustery” now: With our exclusive landing page lustery.com/sex-in-berlin, all new subscribers receive a 50% discount on the 1-, 3- or 12-months subscription. Enjoy and experience juicy, hot and inspirational content! About Josie & Karmann: Lustery: https://lustery.com/special-offer-karmannandjosie Onlyfans: https://onlyfans.com/karmannandjosie/c11 Instagram: https://instagram.com/josieandkarmann Twitter/X: https://x.com/KarmannAndJosie About Paulita Pappel: Book: https://www.ullstein.de/werke/pornopositiv/paperback/9783864932366 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulitapappel/?hl=de About Lustery: Lustery: https://lustery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lusterypov/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lustery.pov About Nike: Nike Wessel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Nike Wessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/

Most people watch porn. And most people go to the cinema - at least once in a while. But why don't we go to the cinema to watch porn there? The Pornfilmfestival Berlin is a special kind of experience and at the same time it's as commonplace as brushing your teeth. At least if you like porn and going to the cinema. Because the festival shows that porn can be more than “just” masturbation material and should therefore be appropriately honored on a big screen like all other film genres. The pioneering festival has a large and diverse selection of films that challenges societal norms, body politics and stereotypical constructions. For this english episode of Sex in Berlin Nike sent her roving reporters Ella and Amelie to the opening night at the Moviemento cinema. The two of them talk about what it's like to watch porn at the movies and test how shy the audience is. They try to find out what the visitors of the festival think about it. They discuss if we are all kinky in the end, even the vanilla ones… And Manuela Kay from the curatorial team tells them about the future visions of the festival. Listen to the new episode of Sex in Berlin to hear the stories, recommendations and insights.

In this episode Nike takes you to Skirt Club, a global network for bisexual and bi-curious women with around 40.000 members worldwide. They also organize sexpositive Events such as play parties. Nike lately visited the Mini-Skirt “Bad Bunny” and talks about her experience there and what “spin the bottle” in a BDSM dungeon has to do with it. She also invited Vanessa who organizes Skirt Club events and already attended many of them herself. In this episode, she talks about the prejudices that bisexual women face, the rules at Skirt Club and the journey of exploring her own sexuality. And Lisa Opel, author and speaker and also a passionate Skirt Club lover, tells us about her first experience at Skirt Club. This episode is all about the B in LGBTQAI. Find out more about how women use the Skirt Club network and what Nike's conclusion from the Bad Bunny event is. Alle Infos zum Podcast und dieser Folge: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with Lustery Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Amelie Gante, Maike Bolsinger Sound & Postproduction: Amadeus Lindemann, Steffen Mornhinweg Cover-photo: Skirt Club, Victoria Dawe About Studio36: Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Studio36 Linktree: linktr.ee/studio36.berlin Contact Studio36: info@studio36.berlin Sex in Berlin Website: https://sin.berlin/ About Nike: Nike Wessel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Nike Wessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/ Why not take a look at Lustery? With our exclusive landing page lustery.com/sex-in-berlin, all new subscribers receive a 50% discount on the 1-, 3- or 12-months subscription. Enjoy and experience juicy, hot and inspirational content! About Skirt Club: @skirtclub_germany @skirtclub www.skirtclub.co.uk About Lisa Opel: IG: @pleasepinchmehard Webpage: www.pleasepinchmehard.com Book: https://amzn.to/3wn6P3T About Vanessa: ”Vanessa” is an alias to make sure she can stay anonymous.

"Sexuality is the superpower we need": In this episode, Katharina Krauss alias Muse Meduse talks about the event series "Liquid Love", which she organizes together with Victoria Etherington. Nike also visited "Liquid Love" and talks to Kathi about what liquid love actually means in a safer space. Kathi also explains what her meduse tattoo has to do with sexuality and sensuality and why she sees her work as sex-positive activism. Victoria tells us her intimate and touching story about how she started her healing with liquid love and why her first liquid love event was so special. But above all, this episode is all about recognizing and feeling your own senses and emotions. About the podcast and this episode: Sex in Berlin - f*empowerment A Studio36 Production Host: Nike Wessel Editorial: Amelie Gante, Maike Bolsinger Postproduction & Sounddesign: Amadeus Lindemann, Steffen Mornhinweg Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Studio36 Linktree: linktr.ee/studio36.berlin Why not take a look at Lustery? With our exclusive landing page lustery.com/sex-in-berlin, all new subscribers receive a 50% discount on the 1-, 3- or 12-months subscription. Enjoy! About Nike: Nike Wessel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Nike Wessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/ Have a look at our "Sex in Berlin" website! There you will find additional material and background information about the podcast and the episodes: https://sin.berlin/ And join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/sin_berlin About our guests: About Kathi: Kathi alias Muse Meduse is a sexologist and embodiment coach working trauma informed with systemic sexual approaches in Berlin and online. She facilitates workshops about consent, self-love and sensuality. Website: https://musemeduse.com/ Weitere Links: https://linktr.ee/musemeduse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse.meduse/ About Victoria: Victoria is a personal coach, as well as a trauma informed integration coach for psychedelic experiences. She is based in Berlin where also facilitates breathwork sessions for small groups and individuals. She also facilitates legal psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands. Website: www.victoriastruth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriastruth_/ Psilocybin Retreats: www.entheogenesis.nl Thank you for listening to this episode! Send us loveletters, feedback and inquiries at: info@studio36.berlin