The
Vol.1
Turned-On
Times
An Uncensored Newspaper
Published By PleasureFWRD -
Uncensored Desire,
Unapologetic Pleasure,
& Unfiltered Connection/s .
We’re tired of being
CENSORED.
Tired of diluting ourselves to be acceptable.
Tired of swipes that don’t feel like real connection.
Tired of insight that leaves the body out.
Tired of pleasure that feels like performance, not presence.
The Turned-On Times is an uncensored
erotic and emotional wellness newspaper
created for people who want more:
more feeling, more honesty, and more permission in their bodies.
This is a space where sex, desire, and nervous system safety
can be integrated with life without judgment or shame.
Our Kind Of People ✦ Turned-on & Trusted ✦
Our Kind Of People ✦ Turned-on & Trusted ✦
A selection of practitioners, creators, and spaces we trust- personally.
Mayra Chaidez- Founder of PleasureFWRD,The Turned-on Times Editor in chief, Certified Sexologist, Somatic Embodiment and Relationship Coach.
Rachael McCoy Sex and Relationship Coach dedicated to helping men, women, and couples build deeply connected and fulfilling relationships.
Aesthetics by Dulce K the trusted licensed aesthetician by women in Chicago. Specializing in holistic skin care treatments, non-invasive body contouring, and waxing services.
Sarah Brekke is a Certified Sexologist and Intimacy Coach. Founder of The pleasure Lab. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in her belief that sexuality matters, intimacy matters, and feeling connected to yourself and your desires matters.
Ej is a mellow, playful intimacy coach for exploration into D/s, or a buddy for your first visit to a kink club... or he can even work with you on handstands. Based in San Francisco.
Blooming After Bullshit by Kara- Healing resources for women navigating the aftermath of relationships and identity shifts.
Victoria is a matchmaker for the ethical non-monogamous. Curated Connections for the modern relationship. Connecting attractive, high-quality individuals in Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamorous, and Open dynamics.
Cory Schmidt, RN, BSN, a Certified Sexologist, Certified Menopause and Relationship Coach, as well as the owner and founder of Discover Intimacy LLC. She combines decades of clinical experience with specialized somatic coaching to connect the mind to the body supporting intimacy, emotional connection, sexual wellness, relationship growth, and the changes that can come with midlife and beyond. Cory treats all genders, all identities,and individual’s as well as partners.
Sarah Belzile Embodiment and Intimacy Guide is a professional forest fairy, here to serve other humans who are at least a little feral, naughty and magical. She attracts people who are deeply curious about living into their fullest human potential.
Forest Fairy Festival An eco-erotic gathering By invitation/application only Friday May 29 - Monday June 1, 2026 Red River Gorge, Kentucky
Coach-Curated Products Hand-selected by certified intimacy & relationship coach Sarah Brekke.
Madi is the founder and CEO of PxP Media + Design: A full service creative studio in Chicago. Built on the foundation that women and queer people should be respected both in front and behind the camera. Her team is passionate about creating content to help with the next generation of kink education. Specializing in both professional and sensual photography, curating tailored photo packages, business cards, and print and marketing materials.
Whether you found us at Exxxotica or here on the web, this page is your front‑page invitation to:
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Get early access to the digital issue of The Turned-On Times.
The Turned-On Times is an uncensored publication exploring desire, relationships, and the conversations most platforms filter out.
This is a space where shame is reframed into curiosity.
Where desire becomes something you listen to—not hide.
Where you’re invited to question everything you’ve been taught about connection, intimacy, and yourself. -
Be the first to know about ad and sponsorship opportunities in the paper.
If your work lives in the space of pleasure, embodiment, relationships, wellness, beauty, or self-expression—this is where your audience is already paying attention.
The Turned-On Times reaches a highly engaged, curious, and emotionally intelligent community who values depth, experience, and real connection.
At The Turned-On Times we refuse to erase the
messy, slow, tender, and intense
parts of human desire.
We’re not here to sell you a fantasy.
We’re here to help you come back to your body,
your truth, and your turn‑ons — on your own terms.
