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Years ago, when Susie sold vibrators on a regular basis, she swears she had a near-psychic ability to guess what people were seeking but couldn't quite bring themselves to say. But her powers were tested recently when she tried to help a famous movie star buy a vibrator for his girlfriend. Hijinx ensue. And, Susie tells tales of her own sexual awakenings and stories of love, loss and jealousy in her self-described manifesto, Blind Sexual.

Today, Susie breaks open two controversial topics: incest - and justice. She begins with the most provocative child-abuse accusation to enter the public's awareness in years - Dylan Farrow vs. Woody Allen - and ends with an argument for justice that is ageless. Susie ponders the question of what we are supposed to think when celebrities take to the press about their family abuse. Is it about money? Is it about immortality? Or is it just more of the screwed-up lives that Hollywood produces so effortlessly?

In this week's show, Susie assures a listener with a careful ear that she wouldn't really lick chocolate off a turtle or commit various other forms of animal sexual abuse. She also answers a woman who says her husband's pre-marriage libido is missing and she's looking high and low for advice on finding it. Susie takes you, dear listener, on her own incredible journey with a new plastic periscope and an interest in science. And, have you ever wondered how Sweden got so sexy?

Susie hopes the Easter bunny hears her request to forgo the eggs and chocolates and instead brings her one of those new and oh-so-realistic life-size sex dolls! Isn't that what most of us would like to see in our baskets? If you haven't heard about these male dolls, Susie spills the jelly beans and tells us all about them. Their interchangeable parts will have you happy to play with dolls again.

Monica Lewinsky is back in the news. She's written a story for Vanity Fair in which she talks about her affair with President Clinton. Susie was glad to read that Lewinsky is candid about the affair being consensual. What is troubling to remember, though, is that back when this happened, Lewinsky was portrayed as a slut. Susie says there is so much more to this whole story, and she reads from an article she wrote for Ms. magazine that looks into Monica's background.

Today, Susie spends the entire show speaking with legendary porn star Howie Gordon, aka Richard Pacheco. Over his career, Howie appeared in more than 100 X-rated films and videos. Susie and Howie talk about the business of making sex movies. How is your acting affected when getting an erection becomes difficult? They talk about open marriages, first loves, and the sexual liberation of the sixties.

The Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, is attended by many staunch political types who, it turns out, are also looking for some kinky one-night stands. After listening to fiery speeches from favorite conservatives on the convention floor, it seems the next most popular activity is finding anonymous gay sex. Susie reads from some Craigslist ads, and boy-oh-boy there was some sinning happening at the recent CPAC.

On today's show, Susie answers two listener letters. We'll go from talking about sex trafficking to what's so bad about being non-monogamous. Our first writer asks Susie why she has such a different take on the wrongs of sex work compared with so many other public voices. Susie happily lays out her claim that too many people manipulate the reality of sex workers. Yes, sex trafficking is criminal and one of the cruelest forms of slavery - but don't lump sex work in general into one huge, despicable ball. Susie hates to see so many people falling for slickly made videos that blur the line between prostitution and sex trafficking.

Susie starts off today's show with a sexy topic: European accounting! Okay, if that doesn't turn you on, you're not alone - but Bloombergview.com reports that the European Union wants to cash in on prostitution, drugs, and other illicit businesses to help boost GDP. These "shadow economies" are being scrutinized and may be forced to join national statistical accounting systems. Susie looks at how the underground world, although illegal, may help these countries' overall numbers to look good on the books.

There's a Republican state legislator from South Dakota who wants to warn everyone about the dangers of anal sex. "Gay sex is not good for the mind or the body," he says. And he's looking for doctors to back him up. Ha! says Susie. Our lawmaker goes on to say that doctors are discouraged and intimated when it comes to telling the truth about anal sex. This makes Susie wonder if everyone has been intimated into silence when it comes to this issue.

Why is a new AIDS preventative pill under attack? Truvada has been dubbed a party drug by conservatives, who see it as an aid to continuing risky sex, rather than something to help people with HIV. Susie reads from Out magazine's article "Why I Am a Truvada Whore". This tongue-in-cheek story shows how mixed up the debate is and likens the fear of HIV protection to the 1960s-era fear of giving birth-control pills to unmarried couples.

Susie asked listeners to send in ideas for topics she should cover as she writes a story about sex for AARP. What is important to talk about regarding sex for the over-50 crowd? The response was overwhelming; you all had much to say, and Susie highlights one listener's letter.

Susie starts today's show with a look at the medicinal benefits of orgasms. Huh? Sure it feels good, but now researchers have proven that hormones released during the Big O can help lower pain. In a study testing pain levels in women, thresholds were significantly altered by vagina self-stimulation. Okay, says Susie. Now when cramps or a headache begins, it's time to make a beeline for the bedroom!

In a recent "Sunday Review" article in The New York Times, the headline read: "Does Porn Hurt Children?" Well, how could it not? Porn is unacceptable and must be stopped…. Hold on a minute, says Susie. First of all, Susie hates this type of headline, which is geared to rile us up. It's not a fair question, and Susie takes some time today to go over the details involved in this sensation-grabbing query. How old are the children? What specifically do you mean by "porn"? Hurt physically or mentally? Okay, let's have a serious discussion about kids and sex.

America's latest sex scandal doesn't involve Republican lawmakers or children forced into prostitution. No, it's all about monster porn! You know, books that depict sexy encounters with bigfoot, serpents, aliens, or just about any potentially dangerous big dude. This is a fantasy genre that is bringing in the big bucks.

Today, Susie is examining sex scenes in movies, from the recent Nymphomaniac: Vol 1 to classics such as Caligula, and the truth comes out: stunt workers are having the sex. With special effects, the movie industry can make it seem like A-list stars are actually doing it, but no, says Susie - it's done by doubles who work in porn films.

Susie has a question for you: Do you want to "restore" your marriage, or stick a fork in it? A recent article from the New York Times "Modern Love" editor has Susie laughing and crying about trends in helping those struggling with marital non-bliss. Daniel Jones writes about the conventional ways couples try to reignite passion and get the love back in their relationships. Susie finds a lot of these ideas troubling: planned date nights, planned hugging and kissing, planned sexy nights out...stop! Working at change is great, but come on.

From Susie's "Try This at Home" mailbag, we have a question from a Vassar College listener who read an article in the Huffington Post and wants to know if it's really true. "If anal sex is the latest craze on college campuses, how can I get some?"

Today's show features some juicy and complex correspondence from Susie's "Try This at Home" mailbag. There are two letters, both of which are from a married couple who want to change their monogamous relationship into an open marriage. They each sent Susie a letter separately, detailing their concerns and desires. You'll hear why the wife wants more, and then about the husband's excitement but nervousness about going from vanilla to raspberry chocolate pistachio and butter brickle with a cherry on the top.

Today's show is all about erotica, from kink and bondage to the underbelly of the porn business. Up first is an interview with Cecilia Tan, author of the Struck by Lightning series. She's been writing BDSM-themed fiction for over 20 years. Susie and Cecilia talk about pushing sexual boundaries and how far is "too far". One of Cecilia's latest books includes some exciting and unusual ways a bondage couple use a string of pearls. Oh, Susie wants to know much more about that necklace!