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Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul—where the sacred gets spicy, the growth gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell—author, mystic, tantrika, story doula, and professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound.

For years, I thought I had to choose between my wild, rebellious nature and my deep spiritual calling. Turns out, the magic happens when we embrace and integrate the two. This podcast is where we break the rules, shed the shame, and get intimate with our truth—whether that’s through soul-stirring conversations, sensual exploration, or the occasional existential crisis (served with a wink and a cocktail).

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80. Research Partners, French Lovers, & Vibrating Suitcases with Intimacy Expert Susan Bratton

June 30, 2025 • Kristin Birdwell • Season 3 • Episode 17

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What do vibrating suitcases, cuddle partners, and clit-stroking meditations have in common? They all make an appearance in this juicy episode with the Intimacy Expert to Millions, Susan Bratton.

In this radically honest convo, Susan and I toss the script and drop into a behind-the-scenes look at my dating life. Yes, we’re talking a local lover and a possible threesome in Mexico, plus Susan’s wild wisdom from over 1,000 group play experiences and decades of conscious lovemaking.

We explore:
💋 Pleasure as a presence practice
🔥 What to do when jealousy strikes mid-threesome
✨ How boundaries create the conditions to be fully loved
🧠 Expanded orgasm, limbic love loops, and turning pleasure into a spiritual practice
🗣️ Dirty talk, moaning as medicine, and why your yoni deserves a mic
💦 And yes… what to pack in your sensual suitcase 😉

Whether you’re exploring open relating, craving deeper intimacy, or just curious AF about group sex dynamics, this episode blends sacred insight with real-life storytelling in the most delicious way.

Warning: You may need to change your panties.

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