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Susie starts off the show with a tribute to Jack Morin, PhD, author of The Erotic Mind, who recently passed away. Morin was pivotal in studying men's pleasure and advancing sex education. He also developed a survey that dealt with unlocking the inner sources of people's sexual passion and fulfillment. Susie knew Jack and took his survey years ago, finding it to be an enlightening experience. Next, another example from the stranger-than-truth department. Susie saw an ad on Craigslist that takes the cake....

Susie interviews Mark Frauenfelder, one of the founders of the popular blog Boing Boing. Susie says Boing Boing is one of those great sites where everything is up for discussion - think imaginative, curious, sex positive geeks who delight in the intersection of science and technology. Susie and Mark discuss creating your own backyard DNA samples, the lure of sexy cartoons, and how to stage a demonstration at your next airport security checkpoint. Then, in the mailbag, Susie offers some honeymoon sex advice.

Actor Michael Douglas recently claimed that oral sex caused his throat cancer. Susie reads from an article in The Guardian newspaper that reveals some candid facts about the Hollywood bigwig. Douglas says that HPV, human papillomavirus, is what did him in. Susie takes a more skeptical look at his claims, saying cunnilingus doesn't cause cancer. Susie also looks at the HPV vaccine and how the sexually transmitted HPV virus can be spread.

A man posts a personal sex ad on Craigslist. No problem, right? Except this guy is a teacher, and it seems his private life is not private. After a complaint to the police from an anonymous caller, our teacher removed the ad. But it didn't end there; he was fired. Susie finds the decision of the court over this case to be so misguided, she's breathing fire. She looks at what they called "vulgar" and "inappropriate" and calls the firing a witch hunt by repressed men who are holier then thou.

Susie has a beef with a story that claims that Iceland is the world's most feminist country. Why? Because they say they banning strip clubs is pro-feminist. And Susie says wait a minute!

China is well-known for its bootleg DVD sales. Not only are the latest Hollywood blockbusters available, but so are the hottest porn movies. But porn is illegal, so the need to censor the offending entertainment creates jobs for teams of men watching porn. Susie is all over this bizarre news story about the sad workers who become numb after years of viewing graphic scenes. Sounds like a pretty hard job!

Susie's in the studio with Erica Jong, best known for her 1973 work Fear of Flying. Erica says she's gone from the "nurse or purse" scenario with older or much younger lovers, to seeing sex as a whole body experience. Then they talk about raising sexually strong girls and why Jane Austen would be chick-lit today. Finally, in the mailbag, Susie gets an earful about Christian domestic discipline.

On today's show, Susie speaks with sex educator Cory Silverberg about his new book for kids: What Makes a Baby? Susie says this is a must-have for every sex-positive family. Then, Susie has another new audiobook for you. This week's pick is Love, InshAllah: The Secret Lives of American Muslim Women.

It's two great sex writers, thinkers, activists, and friends for the price of one! Susie's guest is Dan Savage, author of the syndicated weekly sex advice column "Savage Love" and two books, The Commitment and The Kid, as well as editor of the Seattle weekly newspaper The Stranger. Susie and Dan talk about a recent personal-ad scandal, the politics of tranny boys, Dan's statute of limitations on identifying as bisexual, open relationships, gay marriage, and much more.

In this special encore edition, Susie interviews Gina Trapani, the editor of one of Susie's favorite blogs for simultaneously wasting and saving time, LifeHacker.com. Susie and Gina explore the reasons why people aren't looking for more time saving and geeky ways to improve their sex lives and much more. Then, Gina sticks around for the Try This at Home mailbag and helps Susie tackle a question from a woman in a new relationship who says her lover thinks she's "broken."

Susie speaks with author Jen Sincero about her new book You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life. It's about how to stop wallowing in your own self-pity, take action, and lose the excuses. As a life coach, Jen has had a long history of dealing with kooky and great experiences, a history that enables her to make your life work for you. Susie also loves another of Jen's books: The Straight Girl's Guide to Sleeping with Chicks. This is a fun conversation filled with lots of tidbits that will help you to get going.

Susie highlights another sexy new audiobook. This week's pick is The Killer Wore Leather by Laura Antoniou, read by Lauren Fortgang. Susie loves this S/M mystery novel. A reviewer wrote that this is "fifty shades of hilarious". Susie has an audio excerpt for you to hear.

The Japanese company Hitachi is redesigning their Magic Wand, and Susie says "say it ain't so!" This device - the workhorse of all vibrators - is beloved by so many people. Like the song says, "nothing compares to you." Susie reads the devastating report contained in a SEXPress article by Laura Anne Stuart. The breaking news was uncovered at an annual sex-toys convention. Susie has many stories about this supercharged plaything that will have you running to the store to get your own model now.

Ever wonder what the top 10 global Internet sex search words are? Susie looks at a very thorough list that shows which porn terms are the most popular. The search engine is called PornMD, which is part of Pornhub.com. What's surprising is the variances from country to country. And it's curious as well to see what words are universal. This is part history lesson, part laugh fest.

Oh, oh... according to a recent article, we are all going to be subjected to kinky, non-monogamous, and pornographic sex from now on - no more normal sex! What? Although this may sound delightful, what happened? Susie reads "The End of Normal Sex", an article by Marty Klein, who lays out the religious right's and repressive government's take on how we're all going to hell.

Recently, Silhouette Productions announced their new reality TV show called "Can You Be a Pornstar?" As 28 young women vie for a year contract as a porn star, Susie explains what it really takes to be a porn star and why this show won't get anywhere near that. Then, Susie reads the lead essay in her new book, "Mommy's Little Girl." It's about the time she had to explain her job to her then-8-year-old daughter. In her mailbag, Susie debunks penis elargement spam and cannot endose a marriage without sex.

Today show covers homophobia, inter-racial porn, and adultery. First up: Short, sharp - and mentally ill? How did folk-music star Michelle Shocked become a deranged homophobe? Susie talks about the recent anti-gay tirade the singer made during a recent concert in San Francisco. Shocked actually slurred gays while onstage, and wouldn't shut up, so the venue finally turned off the stage lights and microphone. Susie is confused and worried about the singer's mental health, and takes a look at her career and climb to fame.

Susie begins today's show with a look at the "Douche of the Week". That's right - Susie picks someone from the headlines who needs a bit more attention focused on their unforgivable exploits. Next, Susie speaks with comedian Julie Klausner about a very memorable trip to Italy and a crazy experience she had at the Vatican.

While Susie was enjoying her New York City interviews, the Try This at Home mailbag was filling up. This week, she catches up on your correspondence. Susie answers letters from a man who is worried that his orgasm isn't as strong as it once was and from a woman who finds that her new job is ruining her sex drive. Don't forget, you too can send your confidential questions and feedback about the show to susie@audible.com. (Episode 167)

Susie's history lesson this week is all about the dildo. The dildo's heyday came in the '80s, when a man from Brooklyn named Gosnell Duncan started making silicon ones. He even named one The Susie! The revolution stuck. Then, Susie reads a story from BAE 2004 called "Old Tengo's Penis" by Geoffrey A. Landis. In her mailbag, Susie offers some make up tips to keep your lipstick on during oral sex.