Between The Pages

Between The Pages is BACK for a fun new miniseries dissecting some of our favorite TV shows through the lens of gender, sexuality, sex, and power. We're excited to welcome Shelby Graves (@seriously.shelbs), a fellow public health nerd and reality TV enthusiast, to unpack the mess and (maybe?) magical moments of  Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love, the first Netflix reality dating show to feature an all-queer cast. We break down gender roles seen on the show, how the producers deal with (or don't deal with) gender presentation and pronouns, what to think about "Fingergate" (ughhh), and so much more. Follow Caitlin @caitlinviccora on Instagram, @cquinnv on TikTok. For podcast content, follow @betweenthepagespod on Instagram. P.S. Have you subscribed to Between The Pages Newsletter yet? Once a month breakdowns of all things sex and gender, straight to your inbox. Sign up here! 

It's sPoOoOoky season and we've got a Halloween episode! Caitlin talks with unofficial BTP romance consultant Kristen Coates about all things Halloween romances (can they be done?? what's the difference between Halloween and paranormal romance?). Caitlin and Kristen also loosely discuss The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling for BTP October Book Club (very cute but needs more boning). 'Tis the season for humans and ghosts to have sex, we're just saying. _________________________ Show Notes The Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole A Heart of Blood & Ashes by Milla Vane Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper Wrapped Up In You by Talia Hibbert Whiteout by Adriana Anders Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

We're excited to welcome Kate Sloan (@Girly_Juice) back to the show to celebrate the release of her brand-new book 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do! Kate and Caitlin talk about using kink throughout Kate's writing process, what she hopes the impact of 101 Kinky Things is (in more ways than one), and ways to use the book to introduce kink to your partner.  _________________________ Show Notes Buy Kate's book at 101kinkythings.com Kate's podcasts The Dildorks and Question Box Kate's blog Girly Juice Follow Kate on Twitter (@Girly_Juice) or Instagram (@Girly_Juice) _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

Such a pleasure to have Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed) on the show to talk all about her work helping people heal from purity culture through her Purity Culture Dropout program! Erica and Caitlin talk about how she supports queer folks healing from purity culture, how to think about casual sex & dating, and the benefits and pitfalls of Instagram. _________________________ Show Notes Sign up for the Purity Culture Dropout Program  The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Sex, God, and The Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Shermer-Sellers  Book recs: Ace by Angela Chen, Getting It by Alison Moon Follow Erica on Instagram @ericasmith.sex.ed _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

What a delight to have Margot Wood on the podcast this week talking about her new book Fresh,  a "raunch com" retelling of Emma by Jane Austen set in freshman year of college. The main character Elliot is ADHD, bisexual, and utterly hilarious. Margot and Caitlin talk about how a letter to her sister ultimately became Fresh, queer and neurodiverse representation in books, and all the ups, downs, and laughs that encompass sex in college.  _________________________ Show Notes Neurodiverse queer rep books: Meet Cute Diary Emery Lee, The Extraordinaries & Flash Fire by TJ Klune Books coming in 2022 from Oni Press: Chef’s Kiss, A Quick & Easy Guide to Asexuality Follow Margot on Twitter @margotwood, on Instagram @margotmwood, and on TikTok @margotwood _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

It's book club day! We are diving into one of the most recommended powerhouse texts in the sexuality space: Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski. Here with Caitlin to discuss is Cassandra Corrado, a superstar sex educator who uses Nagoski's work in her own practice. We break down "accelerators" and "brakes" that impact sex, the importance of context, and ways to expand the work to be as inclusive as possible of trans and nonbinary people.  _________________________ Show Notes Scarleteen website You Deserve Good Sex YouTube series Between The Pages The Monster Under The Bed episode Cassandra's website Register for the Self-Lust Retreat September 2022 Follow Cassandra on Instagram @feministsexed Buy Come As You Are: Revised and Updated Fucking Trans Women Zine Trans Bodies Trans Selves Nina Here Nor There _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram

*CW discussions of Harry Potter, JK Rowling, transphobia in this episode* Calling all current/former internet kids! This week we're diving into fan fiction - the tropes, the "ships," and the queer love we all deserve to see but have to write into our favorite fandoms! Here to talk about it with Caitlin is self-proclaimed fan fiction expert Lucy (aka Caitlin's former roomie and BFF) and she gives you all the tips, tricks, and recs. There's even a little fan fic terminology game that stumps Caitlin but not as much as she thought it would!  _________________________ Show Notes How to find fan fiction: Archive of Our Own Wattpad Search on TikTok for fandoms - e.g. Steve/Bucky #stucky, #marveltok #marauders Lucy’s favorite fan fics: All The Young Dudes (HP Marauders) Twist of Fate (HP Draco/Harry) Remain Nameless (HP Draco/Hermione). Remain Nameless audiobook Time Falls Away (Marvel Tony Stark/Bucky Barnes/Steve Rodgers) almeno tu nell'universo (Marvel Tony Stark/Steve Rodgers) _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

 Who would have thought that The Bachelor franchise could continue to teach us life lessons? Anyone who watched this past season of The Bachelorette remembers Katie and Greg's painful, relationship-ending fight - there was so much that could have been done better, and here to break it down with Caitlin is Ariella Serur @queerdatingcoach. Ariella gives concrete strategies on how to fight better, including keeping the spotlight on the Hurt Person,  noticing your emotions, and apologizing with specifics. This conversation actually made Caitlin feel better about that terrible fight - listen even if you're not a Bachelor watcher!  _________________________ Show Notes Ariella’s first Between The Pages episode Katie from @katiesbookrecs Bachelor Reckoning episode Ariella’s How To Fight Better August 10 IG post Follow Ariella on IG @queerdatingcoach Sign up for Ariella’s newsletter _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's book club day and we are gushing about The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan! This episode contains spoilers. Caitlin welcomes Katie @kikiareyoureading to the show, a fellow romance reader and a connoisseur of Disney erotica (don't knock it until you try it). Katie and Caitlin dive into The Intimacy Experiment, including our love for Naomi, the sex scenes, and emotional steam (this book is 5 out of 5 on emotional steam!).  _________________________ Show Notes Katie's recs: Katee Robert's Wicked Villain series (Disney erotica), Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Follow Katie on Instagram @kikiareyoureading _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Between The Pages is thrilled to welcome Rosie Danan back to the podcast to discuss her newest book The Intimacy Experiment! Caitlin and Rosie talk about Rosie’s process in exploring the themes of identity, religion, and intimacy beyond sex throughout the Intimacy Experiment, sex work as a form of reclaiming agency (despite what stigma has society believe), and the ways romance is making room for multiple identities and stories. _________________________ Show Notes Rosie's debut novel The Roommate Jewish romance authors mentioned: Rachael Lynn Solomon, Felicia Grossman Sign up for Rosie's newsletter on her website rosiedanan.com Follow Rosie on Instagram @rosiedanan and on Twitter @rosiedanan _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: Rape fantasy, nonconsensual role play 11:58-13:46* It's book club day! Caitlin is delighted to welcome Kate Sloan to the show to talk all about Kink: Stories edited by R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell. Caitlin and Kate talk about Kate's forthcoming book 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do, how kink shows up in Kate's life outside of the bedroom, and their favorite stories from Kink (the book!). Slight spoiler for one story in Kink at 23:57. _________________________ Show Notes Hey Epiphora's sex blog Dangerous Lilly's sex blog Real Life by Brandon Taylor Brandon Taylor's forthcoming book Filthy Animals Cat Person by Kristen Roupenian Angela Chen's BTP episode Kate's blog Girly Juice  Kate's podcast The Dildorks Kate's other podcast Question Box Pre-order Kate's book 101 Kinky Things Kate's recs: Ace by Angela Chen, The Monster Under The Bed by JoEllen Notte, You Know You Want This: Cat Person and Other Stories by Kristen Roupenian _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

It's just Caitlin for the first time in what feels like forever, and she's doing a deep dive into self-care as we move through the pandemic / re-entry. How do we get used to hard pants again? What if I'm a little anxious about being more social? What does sustainable community care look like? And a quick update on the podcast - we're going on hiatus for the summer! Follow the pod on IG for any updates on what Season 3 looks like this fall.  _________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: discussions of eating disorders, medical fatphobia and weight stigma 20:45-37:02* What a joy to have political wellness educator, fierce femme, and professional Instagram Boomeranger Melissa Fabello on the show! Melissa and Caitlin talk about wellness education work on Instagram, Melissa's brilliant consulting work (Caitlin is a former client!), and her research into how women with anorexia experience sexuality and sensuality. _________________________ Show Notes By Appetite: Sex, Touch, and Desire in Women with Anorexia Melissa's consulting services What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon Maintenance Phase podcast Melissa's recommendations: Faking It: The Lies Women Tell about Sex--And the Truths They Reveal by Lux Alptraum and Ain't I a Beauty Queen?: Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race by Maxine Leeds Craig Follow Melissa on Instagram @fyeahmfabello _________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Get ready for a laugh-filled episode! Caitlin welcomes Sharonda Isadora and Taima from the Brazen Babe Review podcast to talk all about Black romance novels, the importance of nuanced stories of Black love, and some of their steamiest recommendations. _________________________ Show Notes Books mentioned Tonight and Forever by Brenda Jackson Equivalent Exchange by Christina C. Jones The Cask by Danielle Allen (full series) The Gift by Rilzy Adams (Falling Like a Johnson series) Birthday Shot by Rilzy Adams The Time Shared by Endiya Carter His Weekend Special by Endiya Carter Held In Contempt by Eva Sherie Shift Change by Shae Sanders Love Unsolicited by Alexandra Warren Age Gap Romances The Idea Of You by Robinne Lee The Younger Man / The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas If She Says Yes by Tasha Harrison Taima’s recommendation: Exotic Love by Shanel Sharonda’s  recommendation: BigDickEnergy.Com by Genesis Woods _________________________ You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: consent, sexual violence, sexual harassment* It's book club discussion day! Caitlin has her wonderful IRL friend Campbell on to chat all about Sex, Teens, and Everything In Between by Shafia Zaloom.  Caitlin and Campbell talk about how "The Talk" should really be "the talks" with your kids, how technology/sexting plays a role in young people's lives (especially during COVID), and the importance of understanding consent. This book is a great resource for parents, or even if you're a supportive adult in a young person's life.  _________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Bonus episode! Caitlin talks with Katie from @katiesbookwrecks about this trashfire of a season of The Bachelor, including the franchise's history of white-washing and pandering to white conservative viewers. Caitlin and Katie recap a bit of Matt James' season and both grapple with the decision of whether or not to keep watching and supporting the franchise. _________________________ Show Notes Chelsea Vaughn's Women Tell All episode of Here To Make Friends podcast Follow Katie on Instagram  @katiesbookwrecks _________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Things are getting steamy  this week - we have the wonderful Mel Gill (@thesteamboxco) on the show! Mel is the founder of Steamy Lit and creator of The Steam Box, a new book subscription box service that highlights  women romance authors of color and non-binary/genderqueer authors and encourages embracing sexuality and self-love (so obviously right up the alley of Between The Pages!). Mel talks to Caitlin about creating The Steam Box, what's included, how she's working to showcase authors of color and LGBTQ+ authors, and destigmatizing romance and self-love. _________________________ Show Notes Steamy Lit website Bad Bitch Book Club Bad Romance Book Club at Old Town Books (Alexandria, VA) Authors mentioned Kennedy Ryan Adriana Herrera (American Dreamers series, Her Night With Santa) Casey McQuiston Clara Contreras (The Player) Alexa Martin Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Mel's sexuality-related book recommendations: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor,  Come As You are by Emily Nagoski Follow Mel on Instagram @thesteamboxco, on Twitter @thesteambox, and on TikTok @thesteambox _________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

Super excited to have Queer Dating Coach extraordinaire Ariella Serur on the show! Ariella (@queerdatingcoach) is helping kind queer folks date better, and she shares her knowledge with us, including: how she became a dating coach, common pitfalls of dating, and what she does to create an inclusive space online and in her coaching practice. _________________________ Show Notes Subscribe to Queer Dating Coach newsletter The Body Is Not An Apology Ariella's sexuality-related book recommendations: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor,  The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel Follow Ariella on Instagram @queerdatingcoach _________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

*CW: discussions of grief, loss of a parent and friend, anxiety, depression starting at 29:16; mention of suicidal ideation at 39:54* This week's guest is truly a legend in the field of sex education: Bianca Laureano, award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist! Caitlin and Bianca discuss the importance of educators and providers unlearning oppressive language and thought processes, including racial justice and centering students of color in sex ed, tuning into erotic power when moving through grief and mourning, and Bianca's work on the Netflix film Crip Camp and the accompanying disability justice curriculum. ___________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes Bianca's ANTE UP! curriculum and training options Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN) The Crip Camp Educational Curriculum Uses of The Erotic: The Erotic As Power by Audre Lorde #femmeinmourning Bianca's sexuality-related book recommendation: Sex Is A Funny Word: A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and YOU! by Corey Silverberg Follow Bianca on Twitter @latinosexuality and on Instagram @latinegrasexologist __________________________________________________________________________ Between The Pages now has a Patreon (!!!) Sign up here at $3, $5, or $10 per month and get some sweet rewards! You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.

February book club! Caitlin welcomes Kati Kostyk @shelfmadewoman to talk about Ace by Angela Chen. Caitlin and Kati talk about Kati's podcast Shelf Made Women, anticipated 2021 releases, and then dive deep into their mutual love for Ace. Kati shares their experience as an ace person and how compulsory sexuality harms us all. _________________________________ Show Notes 2021 releases: The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood by Krys Malcolm Belc, We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman Kati's recommendations: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski _______________________________ You can find all book recommendations mentioned on the podcast on Bookshop.org here (and if you shop through the affiliate link,  Caitlin gets a little commission!) Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to help the pod grow! You can follow the podcast @betweenthepagespod on Instagram and Caitlin's bookish content @bookescait on Instagram.