Making Magic

Queering the Wand

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Episode notes

Although people of any gender and sexuality can use the Magic Wand, it holds a special place in the hearts (and nightstand drawers) of many queer and trans people. This episode examines the LGBTQIA+ community’s relationship to the Magic Wand, and the ways it can enable sexual creativity, ease gender dysphoria, and amplify queer joy.

Guests this episode:

• Sex toy reviewer & blogger Epiphora (she/her)
• Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino (she/her)
• Crash Pad Series director Ava LaPrima (she/her)
• Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch (he/him)
• Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks cohost Billy Lore (he/him)
• Sexual health professor & researcher Dr. Debby Herbenick (she/her)
• Journalist & VTuber Ana Valens (she/her)
• Student Margaret Russell (she/they)

Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan, edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger, and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch.

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