Why are so many people into deep anal insertion? One theory is because it can stimulate the vagus nerve. Not only can this feel amazing, but it may also trigger a cascade of health benefits! Ruby Ryder of Pegging Paradise fame joins us to talk about advanced butt stuff & pegging on ep 177 of American Sex Podcast. Some of that we cover:     How vagus nerve stimulation via the back door could lead to reduced inflammation, anxiety, and egocentric behavior The somatic similarities between anal play & kink How the term pegging is evolving & used in some circles as an inclusive act to be enjoyed by anyone regardless of gender or anatomy How the patriarchy hurts cismen and ways that the popularity of pegging has helped heal shame and combat prejudice   ___________________________________ --Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com --To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) --Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com --Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter               Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 177 Links Ruby Ryder’s Free Pegging Classes (virtual) https://www.theartofpegging.com/upcoming-webinars Ruby’s Websites: https://peggingparadise.com/ & http://pegging101.com/ Ruby Ryder Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RubyRyder Ruby Ryder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therubyryder/ Ruby Ryder TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@peggingparadise Ruby Ryder Twitter https://twitter.com/Ruby_Ryder Ruby Ryder Bonus Audio Content https://www.patreon.com/posts/58960458 Pegging w/ Ruby Ryder Ep 91 American Sex https://sunnymegatron.com/ruby-ryder-pegging-paradise/ Hankey's Link (excellent for wider toys) https://hankeystoys.ositracker.com/123528/9217 Square Peg Slink (for depth play): https://www.squarepegtoys.com/shop/slink/ Bespoke Surgical: https://bespokesurgical.com/ Ruby’s affiliate link for toys & gear (supports her work) https://www.enticeme.co/#rubyryder Posts on FetLife about the word Pegging: Of the Word Pegging, Homophobia and Transphobia by @Ruby_Ryder : https://fetlife.com/users/365662/posts/7415232 I will never peg a man again by @Rebekah_Salt : https://fetlife.com/users/12786367/posts/7412901 Flip Fucking is not a thing by @Rebekah_Salt : https://fetlife.com/users/12786367/posts/7419184 Impact Play Stair-Step article: https://peggingparadise.com/2021/02/the-endorphin-levels-in-bdsm/ Steely Dan Reelin’ in the Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaH25Sghoqc Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252/ Open water swimming as a treatment for major depressive disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6112379/ SNL Sketch, Man Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XOt2Vh0T8w Sex & Psychology Podcast Dr. Lehmiller & Dr. Prause The Science of Orgasms https://www.audible.com/pd/Episode-60-The-Science-of-Orgasms-Podcast/B09LQQ72BG Open Deeply Podcast http://opendeeplypodcast.com Ken’s charity DnD game Monday’s 4pm-7pm PT https://www.twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy American Sex Podcast Discord Community http://bit.ly/discordasp American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast American Sex Podcast Patreon http://patreon.com/americansex Updated free BDSM Negotiation sheet/Mini-Workbook https://sunnymegatron.gumroad.com/ XBIZ 2022 Awards Sexpert of the Year voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24 – Will post the link here when live! Episode 177 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info 30% off ANY SATISFYER when you use this link https://us.satisfyer.com/us/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=SUNNY&utm_campaign=2H AND enter code SUNNY30 at checkout Get 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com with code SUNNY http://manscaped.com Hot & Hea