April 2020 — the Explore More Summit, where I did a session covering topics such as ambition, the relationships between sex and capitalism, accountability, justice as an ongoing process that’s both internal and external, and dreams of a future we could build.
October 2019 — the Belonging at Work Summit where I presented on militant self-care in the workplace (watch a trailer here).
February 2019 — “Reportaje especial: Poliamor, corazón sin restricción” (Special Report: Polyamory, heart without restriction) for Telemundo Dallas by Enrique Teutelo, where I was interviewed about polyamory, some common misconceptions about it, and how and why it may fit into people’s lives.
April/May 2018 — the Sex, Power, and Leadership Online Conference where I was part of the Race, Gender, and Power panel (watch a trailer for it here).
February 2017 — the Explore More Summit, where I did a session covering topics such as gender journeys, transformative justice, spirituality, and more (watch a trailer for it here).
08/09/21 — Interview titled “Getting Divorced, Coming Out, and Telling Mamí” for the How to Talk to Mami and Papi about Anything podcast where I talked about being LGBTQ+ and coming out to your parents, and shared some resources about this process.
06/21/21 — Interview titled “Why Astrology Can Be Problematic for the Queer Community” for Channel Q and the Let’s Go There w/ Shira & Ryan podcast where we discussed how, when, and why the relationship a lot of the queer community has with astrology can become harmful to ourselves, our connections, and our communities.
— 2020
05/25/20 — Interview titled “Attachment Styles with Aida Manduley: Ep 130” for The American Sex Podcast. Beyond the intro to attachment theory, join for how I adapt it to polyamorous relationships, how styles impact our relationships in quarantine + sex, and how BDSM can be used to explore our styles. Also: exercises we can do to help us relate to our partners better and overcome obstacles influenced by our attachment styles.
05/07/20 — Interview titled “Navigating Anxiety and Grief” for La Cura Podcast. We discuss the nuances of anxiety, depression, and grief with practical tools to manage each.
10/22/19 — Interview titled “Episode 160: Attachment Not Found” for the Dildorks podcast with Kate Sloan and Bex Caputo. We deep dive into attachment theory – how it works, why it matters, what’s the role of trauma in all this, how to earn secure attachment, and how it relates to non-monogamy and kink!
10/21/19 — Interview titled “Has Texting Made My Relationship Better?” for the So, Bob podcast with Alia Tavakolian, Bob Sullivan, and Meredith Goldstein. This episode covers texting (and sexting!) and the impacts on relationships and communication.
02/21/19 — Interview titled “Episode 263: Aida Manduley on accountability and transformative justice” for the Sex Gets Real podcast with Dawn Serra. This is part 3 of a series exploring emotional abuse, accountability, and different ways of being in community with each other. We also talk about how White supremacy impacts the ways we show up in life, the false promises made to cis men, and why grief work is crucial to alternative justice practices and accountability.
02/21/19 — Interview titled “Exploring Attachment Theory with Aida Manduley: Episode 325” for the Speaking of Sex with the Pleasure Mechanics podcast, where we explain what attachment theory is, how different attachment styles show up in our most intimate relationships and in our sex lives, and all that in language without unexplained jargon!
— 2018
09/07/18 — Interview titled “Episode 74: Sexuality & Gender Terms Defined” for the Sex With Dr. Jess Podcast, where we do a run-through of key terms Which terms are appropriate and which are not? And how we can celebrate inclusion and learn from our own mistakes.
— 2017
07/11/17 — Interview titled “Episode 105: Webs of Connection and Change with Aida Manduley” for the Passion and Soul Podcast with Lee Harrington, where here we have a conversation about all things from social justice and authenticity to gardening, with a focus on tools for change after harming others, as well as tools for connecting with ancestors of both blood and life journey.
07/10/17 — Interview titled “Sex and Social Justice with Aida Manduley: Episode 246” of the Speaking of Sex Podcast where we cover intersectionality, the importance of understanding the history of racial and sexual oppression, self care as resistance, and radical love as a framework.
— 2016
07/27/16 — Friendly chat for “Sex With Friends: Aida” episode of the Sexually Liberated Woman podcast with Ev’Yan Whitney discussing identity development, religion, queerness, and a myriad other things including polymorphous perversity and erotic muses.
05/03/16 — Segment on Jaclyn Friedman’s Unscrewed Spare Parts: Sex Buckets answering a listener’s question about mismatched libidos, asexuality, and open relationships.
02/24/16 — Interview for Sex Nerd Sandra’s podcast Episode #205: Sex and Racial Justice, with Anaín Bjorkquist and Cindy Lee Alves. We explore the connection between racism and sexuality, including objectification, microaggressions, the importance of learning our histories, “White guilt,” and swinging.
10/23/15 — Interview on Sex Out Loud with Anaín Bjorkquist and Cindy Lee Alves, hosted by Tristan Taormino. Recorded at CatalystCon West, we talked about respectability politics, advancing racial justice in sexuality education, the founding of WOCSHN, and more.
08/27/15 — Interview on The OutCast Podcast (older episodes no longer available). Discussed a lot about my life, including my coming out process, entering the world of polyamory, and how Harry Potter slash changed my life.
08/21/15 — Guest on Intimate Chats with The Lovebirds on radio 1340 WTAN [video]. Discussed non-monogamy and polyamory while busting misconceptions and giving tips to those considering these relationships structures.
06/02/15 — Guest on Episode 60 of the Yes Means Yes Podcast with Jaclyn Friedman. Discussed racism in the sexuality field, community, dad-bods, self-care, male tears, and more.
05/18/15 — Guest on Raw Sex for BlogTalkRadio. Discussed Fifty Shades of Grey [both book and film], the BDSM/kink scene, and issues of racism and classism in this subculture.
02/23/15 — Interview on Sex, Love, Joy podcast. Discussed my upbringing in Puerto Rico, community building through digital spaces, anti-racist work, and when to say yes as well as when to say no.
— 2014
12/22/14 — Guest on Carnalcopia Podcast: 015. Discussed social justice, my path in the sexuality field, racism, and more.
12/03/14 — Guest on Swingset FM: Whitewashing the Sex Field. Discussed state violence and police brutality as an issue of reproductive and racial justice, racism in the field of sexuality, female ejaculation, new British laws about pornography censorship, and more.
— 2013 and earlier
12/15/13 — Interview on Just Guy Talk Radio online. Discussed the concept of body positivity, self-https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluestresteem, sexuality education for adults, and more.
09/14/13 — Interview on She Shines Radio for WOON 1240 AM. Discussed sexual education as well as preventing dating violence and LGBT partner abuse.
05/29/13 — Interview on Nuestra Salud for Latino Public Radio 1290 AM. Shared resources and presented on intersection of sexual health and domestic violence.
