The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "The Romantic Agenda" by Claire Kann and talk asexuality, aromanticism, heteronormative conditioning, love bombing, and balancing platonic and romantic relationships. Resources Book, "The Romantic Agenda" by Claire Kann | Bookshop | AmazonAuthor, Claire Kann | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook“ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex” by Angela Chen | Bookshop | Amazon“Let's Talk About Love” by Claire Kann | Bookshop | AmazonWhat's Turning Us On: "Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals" by Luisah Teish | Bookshop | AmazonYou can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-10-damn-good-friends. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTurnOnPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show