The Magic Wand is a cult-favorite sex toy, beloved by vibrator connoisseurs around the world – but is it worthy of the hype? In this episode, we seek to answer that question, by examining the Wand’s reputation, first-time users’ reactions when they try it, and how it can help us close the orgasm gap.Guests this episode:<ul><li>Good Vibrations staff sexologist &amp; Antique Vibrator Museum curator&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carolqueen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Carol Queen</a>&nbsp;(she/they)</li><li>Sex toy historian &amp; author&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallielieberman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hallie Lieberman</a>&nbsp;(she/her)</li><li>Sex educator &amp; host/creator of the Sex Ed With DB podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sexedwithdb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danielle Bezalel</a>&nbsp;(she/her)</li><li>Software designer &amp; developer (&amp; Kate’s spouse)&nbsp;<a href="https://mbbischoff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mb bischoff</a>&nbsp;(they/them)</li><li>Author, sex therapist, &amp; psychology professor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drlauriemintz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Laurie Mintz</a>&nbsp;(she/her)</li></ul> Making Magic&nbsp;is hosted and created by&nbsp;<a href="https://katewritesaboutsex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Sloan</a>, edited and co-produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jpitythefooo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Pityinger</a>, and made possible by the generous support of&nbsp;<a href="https://vibratex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vibratex</a>. Our podcast art is by&nbsp;<a href="https://addisonfinch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Addison Finch</a>.

Betty Dodson & the Bodysex Revolution

Arguably the most famous vibrator, Magic Wand has improved the sex lives of millions of people over the past 56 years. More importantly, it has shaped how we think about, talk about, and depict sex more broadly in society. Making Magic, a limited audio series, examines the legacy of Magic Wand and its significant impact on society's acceptance of pleasure. The series connects listeners to the stories of people whose lives have been changed by this vibrator. Magic Wand's illustrious history is told by sex writer and podcaster Kate Sloan and features over 30 sex and relationship experts such as Dr. Carol Queen, Stoya, Zoe Ligon, Hallie Lieberman, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Alice Lovegood, Tristan Taormino, Elle Chase, Tina Horn, Lorrae Bradbury, Danarama, Sexsmith Sinclair, and more.