Thursday, Aug. 26: Loving More Than One

So you'd like to be romantically involved with more than one person at once? Or maybe you'd just like to fool around with someone other than your one-and-only? If you're curious, we've got valuable advice on how to enjoy love and sex in the plural. We'll also introduce you to a polyamorous triad to find out how they make their relationship work.

Guest: Andrea Zanin, Sex Educator

Friday, Aug. 27: Open Marriages

It's marriage season – when many people are declaring fidelity "till death do us part." But a new generation of couples is opening up their marriages to include others. We're getting up close and personal with two couples who have decided to define marriage on their own terms. 

Plus we'll be asking the question, if you open up the door to your marriage, can you ever close it?

Guests: Cory Silveberg, Sex Educator; Leonardo & Mari, couple in an open relationship; Samantha Fraser and Stéphane Goulet, Not Your Mother's Playground

Thursday, Aug. 19: Desire Discrepency

Chances are when you first met your partner, you were both in the mood, all the time. But lately do you feel out of sync?

If your relationship has settled down and a desire imbalance has settled in, we've got some advice on how you can fix a libido gap with your partner before it widens too far. Plus, we're looking at some of the reasons why lust changes and what you can do to help a sagging libido. And later, we get your intimate questions on love, lust and changing desire.

Friday, Aug. 20: Nina Arsenault

After sixty cosmetic surgeries and procedures, Nina Arsenault considers herself a queer artist and art object. Her incredible metamorphosis from a self-described "awkward man" into a silicone bombshell is chronicled in her one-woman show, The Silicone Diaries.

We're getting up close and personal with Nina to talk about her humourous and harrowing journey that has spanned eight years and a lifetime of preparation. Plus, we'll find out why straight men find her so fascinating.

Thursday, Aug. 12: Urban Tantra

Have you ever wondered if you could learn to have mind-blowing, toe-curling, ecstatically spiritual sex? New York sex educator Barbara Carrellas is here to teach us about "Urban Tantra" – a hot and healing brand of sex for the 21st Century. Plus we've got tips on ways you can enhance any sexual encounter by using breath, laughter, movement, and touch.

Friday, Aug. 13: Steamy Summer Sex Guide

Ahh, summer: beaches, bikinis AND "the birds & the bees". But as the temperature outside is getting hotter, what's the temperature like in your bedroom? We've got the latest in hot toys along with some sizzling tips to help put the heat back in your sex life. And later, we catch up with smoking hot plus-sized model April Flores to talk purses and pornography.

Thursday, Aug. 5: Fantasy/role play

Want to take your sex life from ho-hum to holla!? Well then, it's time to explore fantasy. From Teacher/Student to Slave/Master – we're looking at how role-playing can alleviate boredom and inspire creativity. Plus we'll explore a range of saucy costumes that can help you get into character.

Friday, Aug. 6: Sexy fitness

We've all heard that fitness can give you amazing benefits between the sheets. But does it have to be so boring? We'll introduce you to a variety of ways you can make fitness a little more sexy. And later, if you want to be fit and have fun with your partner, we'll introduce you to a workout program for couples that's sure to get you hot & sweaty.

Thursday, July 29: Cougars

We're exploring the word "cougar" and we'll be chatting with Claudia Opdenkelder -- a self-described "cougar" -- and founder of Cougarlife.com. And later, we take to the streets to play truth or dare.

Friday, July 30: Eco Sex

You carpool, eat organic, and are passionate about recycling. But how green is your love life? We're giving you tips on how you can become more eco-sexual. We'll also introduce you to some sensual products that won't harm you or the planet.

Thursday, July 22: Feminist Pornography

For years, the world of pornography has mostly been made by men and for men. In recent years, however, more women have begun creating and controlling their own forms of porn. We'll be talking about what "feminist" pornography is – we'll also be asking the question: is pornography good or bad for women? We'll also be taking a peek inside toronto's own "Feminist Porn Awards."

Friday, July 23: Burlesque

We'll be talking with Toronto burlesque star Coco Framboise about easy ways that you can embrace your inner bombshell with items around the house. We'll also show you how with a bit of imagination, anyone can create a sexy, glamourous persona.

And, in case you thought this was just for girls – we bring you…. Boylesque.

Thursday, July 8: Sex Ed for Adults

We all remember how awkward and uncomfortable sex ed classes were. The good news that when you're grown up -- the lessons are intimate and the homework is delightful! Tonight on Sex Matters, from kissing to how to handle your partners equipment – we've got the lowdown on Adult Education..

Friday, July 9: The Big 'O'

It's a sensation so pleasurable it's incomparable to any other the body feels. Coming in a wide variety of forms, orgasms can range from the ordinary (which still isn't so bad), to an earth-shattering experience. Tonight on Sex Matters – from gspot to multiples to simultaneous – we're exploring "The Big O".

THURSDAY, June 17th: EROTIC TALK

Words can arouse desire and infuse sex with passion. But when they aren't used right, words can also be a huge turn off. Tonight on Sex Matters – from saucy talking to naughty writing --- we're looking at the fine art of erotic wordplay. We'll also take you to an intimate reading event called "Oral".

FRIDAY, June 18th: SEXY GROOMING

Remember the time when hairiness seemed to equal sexiness? Well apparently, times have changed! Tonight on Sex Matters, from Brazilian waxes to "manscaping" - we're looking at the latest in grooming techniques for men and women and why some prefer bare while others still like hair. Plus...jewels for your jewels: we're looking at the latest trend in bling..."vagazilling".

Thursday: Desire discrepency

Chances are when you first met your partner… you were both in the mood, all the time… but lately do you feel out of sync? If your relationship has settled down and a desire imbalance has settled in – we've got some advice on how you can fix a libido gap with your partner, before it widens too far.

Plus, we're looking at some of the reasons why lust changes and what you can do to help a sagging libido. And we'll also be taking your intimate questions on love, lust and changing desire.

GUESTS:

Cory Silverberg, Sex Educator, www.comeasyouare.com

Suzanne Welstead, Marital Therapist

Friday: Nina Arsenault

After sixty cosmetic surgeries and procedures, Nina Arsenault considers herself a queer artist and art object. Her incredible metamorphosis from a self-described "awkward man" into a silicone bombshell is chronicled in her one woman show. The Silicone Diaries.

We're getting up close and personal with Nina to talk about her humourous and at times, harrowing journey that has spanned eight years and a lifetime of preparation. Plus, we'll find out why straight men find her so fascinating.

GUESTS:

Nina Arsenault

Brendan Healy, Artistic Director - Buddies In Bad Times (http://artsexy.ca/) 

Additional link: www.summerworks.ca

Thursday: Urban Tantra

Have you ever wondered if you could learn to have mind-blowing, toe-curling, ecstatically spiritual sex? New York sex educator Barbara Carrellas is here to teach us about "Urban Tantra" – a hot and healing brand of sex for the 21st Century. Plus we've got tips on ways you can enhance any sexual encounter by using breath, laughter, movement, and touch.

Guest:

Barbara Carrellas, the author of Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-first Century

Friday: Steamy Summer Sex Guide

Ahh, summer: beaches, bikinis AND "the birds & the bees". But as the temperature outside is getting hotter, what's the temperature like in your bedroom? We've got the latest in hot toys along with some sizzling tips to help put the heat back in your sex life. And later, we catch up with smoking hot plus-sized model April Flores to talk purses and pornography.

Guest:

Cory Silverberg, Sex Educator, www.comeasyouare.com

THURSDAY: Fantasy/role play

Want to take your sex life from ho-hum to holla!? Well then, it's time to explore fantasy. From Teacher/Student to Slave/Master – we're looking at how role-playing can alleviate boredom and inspire creativity. Plus we'll explore a range of saucy costumes that can help you get into character.

Guests:

Suzanne Welstead, Marital & Family Therapist

Carlyle Jansen, Owner, Good For Her

FRIDAY: Sexy fitness

We've all heard that fitness can give you amazing benefits between the sheets. But does it have to be so boring? We'll introduce you to a variety of ways you can make fitness a little more sexy. And later, if you want to be fit and have fun with your partner, we'll introduce you to a workout program for couples that's sure to get you hot & sweaty.

Guests:

Jane Wilson owner, Aradia Oakville

Chona Rayos, instructor, Aradia Queen West

Peter Pereira and Edna Melculj, Personal Trainers

THURSDAY: EROTIC TALK

Words can arouse desire and infuse sex with passion.
But when they aren't used right, words can also be a huge turn off. 
Tonight on Sex Matters – from saucy talking to naughty writing --- we’re looking at the fine art of erotic wordplay. 
We'll also take you to an intimate reading event called "Oral".

Guest:
Midori, Educator & Author
www.planetmidori.com

FRIDAY: SEXY GROOMING

Remember the time when hairiness seemed to equal sexiness?  Well apparently, times have changed!
Tonight on Sex Matters, from Brazilian waxes to “manscaping” - we're looking at the latest in grooming techniques for men and women and why some prefer bare while others still like hair. Plus...jewels for your jewels: we're looking at the latest trend in bling...“vagazilling".

Leanne Cusitar, Sex Educator
Paola Girotti, Owner, Sugar Moon Salon
http://www.sugarmoonsalon.com/

THURSDAY: SEX ED IN THE CLASSROOM

Almost everyone remembers the uncomfortable experience of watching sex ed films in school. But what did you actually learn about sex? We're looking at the contentious debate around the recent changes in the sex ed curriculum in Ontario. We'll also be looking at the pros and cons of sex education and hearing your personal stories about learning about sex in the classroom.

GUESTS:

Cory Silverberg, Sex Educator

James Ryan, President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association

FRIDAY: SEX MAGIC

For many, the world of sexuality is intimately connected to the spiritual. But can it also be magical? We're taking a fascinating and unprecedented look inside the world of tantra through a new documentary called "Sex Magic." We'll also meet Baba Dez, a sacred sexual healer who's made love to more than 1,000 women and who travels the world to teach about his experiences with magical sex.

GUESTS:

Eric Liebman & Jonathan Schell, "Sex Magic" Directors

Baba Dez, Founder of the Sedona Temple and School of Temple Arts

Thursday's topic: Eco Sex

You carpool, eat organic, and are passionate about recycling. But how green is your love life? Tonight on Sex Matters, we're giving you tips on how you can become more eco-sexual. We'll also introduce you to some sensual products that won't harm you or the planet.

Guests:

Adria Vasil, Author: Ecoholic

Kim Sedgwick, Co-Owner: Red Tent Sisters

Friday's topic: Pills and Potions

For as long as people have been having sex, it seems that there have been people inventing lotions, potions or pills to enhance the experience. So can you really find pleasure in a potion? Or is it all just sexual snakeoil? From horny goat weed to Viagra, we're looking at the products that promise better sex. We'll also give you tips on how to deal with differing libidos.

Guest:

Bryce Wylde, homeopathic doctor

More about our guests and show:

More about our guests and show:

More about our guests:

More about our guests:

Cory Silverberg is an AASECT certified sexuality educator and author. He is a founding member of Come As You Are, a worker co-operative sex store based in Toronto, and the Sexuality Guide for About.com. He sits on the board of Internet Sexuality Information Services and teaches across North America on subjects including sex and technology, sex and disability, and sex toys.

Kim Hughes is a relationships expert for Lavalife.com.