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Our Cuddling Needs (2020 Rerun)

Kirk Honda
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[Rerun] How can we get our cuddling needs met? Dr. Kirk interviews Erez Benari about his cuddling club, Spoonz. They also talk about polyamory and the sex positive culture movement in Seattle.

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March 2, 2020

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Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

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