Glow West Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Whats the appeal of swinging? Or the logistics? Here to bare all is returning guest Hannah Davis. Hannah is a 23 year oldsex educator from London, living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her recent success with her Shagify wrapped video has allowed her to open up her platform to cover all manner of sex topics including anal, group sex, and bisexuality. Find Hannah at @hannahgotthed on IGSupport us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
Did you know that millions of people around the world have a foot fetish of some kind? To explore this, Im joined by pro dominatrix Domina Clarity who explains the roots of foot fetish, how people deal with shame, and why its so common.Find Clarity at dominaclarity.com or @domina_clairty on IG Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
When They are Too into You: Ep 145First flushes of love can be super exciting, but can also obscure emotionally abusive behaviour. Mary Hayes from Women's Aid talks to me about how to spot the signs of emotionally abusive behaviour in relationships and where to seek support. Find Women's Aid at @womens_aid or 1800341900 and @toointoyouSupport us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
From cherries to nagging wives, the world of vintage sex education is a mixed bag. Joining me this week is clinical sexologist Ness Cooper who shares her collection of vintage sex guides and shares some of the more...unusual suggestions. Find Ness at nesscooper.co.uk Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
Joining me to chat about adult circumcision is returning guest Dean O'Reilly, who talks us through the reasons for his adult circumcision. He speaks about phimosis and how common it is to be unable to pull your foreskin back fully. Find Dean on IG @accidentalrainbow Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
Joining me this week is Sarah Monaghan from Dublin Rape Crisis centre who is here to chat to me about their recent We-Consent campaign, which shows that consent can be playful as well as essential. There is a trigger warning for sexual violence for this episode. Find out more at @weconsentirl or contact DRCC at 1800 778 888 Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
We are back baby! A short break turned into a longer one but we are back and making up for lost time! Joining me to re pop the podcast cherry is Celine Fierro, CEO of audio erotica app OhCleo who chats about why audio erotica is having a moment, and is it really more ethical than traditional porn? You can find OhCleo wherever you get your apps!Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack<< Back To The Glow West Podcast
Being a woman in the public eye is not an easy thing, especially when we throw sex into the mix. Camille Melissa Warning returns to the podcast to talk about sex tapes, scandals, trials, and more and asks how visual terrorism impacts women. Find Camille at @thephotographictheorist
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Vaginismus in an Irish context is something that has rarely been spoken of, leaving sufferers in the dark and doctors who have not received adequate training on the topic and risk causing harm.Joining me to discuss is is Dr Maria McEvoy who has just completed her PhD on this topic. (And yes, I did mix up my pronunciation again!) Find Maria at www.vaginismusresearchireland.com and Twitter feed @Irishvaginismus
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Many people have an image in their heads of what a sex worker looks like, but this often doesnt match up to the reality. Dr Raven Bowen is here to explain sex work duality- when sex workers also have a mainstream job. Raven has an excellent book out now called Work, Money and Duality: Trading Sex as a Side Hustle’. Find Raven on twitter at @corbeau_1863
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Glow West is back and in person! Joining me for a live podcast at Waterford Pride is Ms Gay Ireland Stephanie Fogarty, who chats to me about how she got her title, why stereotypes about lesbians are so damaging, and more. Find Stephanie on IG at @ms_gay_ireland
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Fatphobia takes many different forms, from medical access to accessibility when it comes to sex toys and lingerie. Joining me to discuss this is sex educator in training Emma Martin Kelly. Emma chats about her personal experiences and explains what discrimination can look like when you are fat. (The IG live Emma is referring to with Michelle McCormack from Pure Filth podcast- worth checking out!). Find Emma on IG at @iemmahuman
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Some of us might be familiar with the term 'stealthing', but it can have a few different interpretations that can impact how victims understand what has happened. Joining me to discuss this is Alex Black from @activeconsent who chats about stealthing, reproductive coercion, and pop culture.
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The clitoris is an organ of wonder, and some people also wonder what it's like to get it pierced. Here to explain what its like to actually do this is sex educator Hannah Davis. Find Hannah at @hannahgotthe_d
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South East Asia is a vast place of around 10 different countries, but there are a lot of similiarities to Ireland in how sex is discussed and taught. Joining me to discuss this is Jingjin Liu from zazazu.vip, a sexual wellness initiative who works to help people have better sex lives on their terms.
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Surviving Sexual Assault: Ep 132 Many people many experience sexual assault, and it is important to know that there there is so much help out there for people to reclaim power in their lives. Joining me to discuss their amazinD inclusive resources is Desdemonda Dallas from Survivors Toolbox, who provide a treasure trove of resources for survivors. Find them at @thesurvivorstoolbox or survivorstoolbox.org
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Imagine if your government paid for public access porn- well, Germany did just that! Joining me to discuss what this looked like is feminist pornographer Paulita Pappel, who directed this film. She talks about the content and responses, while explaining how important open conversations about sex and porn are. Find Paulita and the film at Lustery.com
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A controversial definition, but we do need to talk about sex addiction. Is it real? What harm does it do? Joining me to discuss this is Silva Neves who works in this area and is the author of of Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, A Psycho-Sexual Treatment Guide for Clinicians. Find Silva at silvaneves.co.uk or sexpositivityuk.com
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There are different ways to approach the issue of sex work, but which one might be the best way? Joining me to discuss this is sociologist Dr Niina Vuolajarvi, who researches sex work and migration.She explains the differences between the Nordic model, legislation, and decriminalisation.
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Joining me for the second live Glow West podcast is PhD candidate David Carroll, who is studying queer pop music in the 80s. David chats to me about how Elvis set the scene for the 80s, how MTV changed the game, and how he surprised Pete Burns with some champagne at RTE.(Correction note: Lori was 15, not 13 as mentioned in our discussion re Bowie)
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South Asia might seem on the surface to be quite conversative- but did you know there is a South Asian porn industry, hijab festivals, and thriving queer communities? Joining me to shine a light on this topic is Sangeeta Pillai, host of the amazing Masala Monologues podcast and founder of soulsutras.co.uk. Find Sangeeta on twitter at @soul_sutras
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Lube is one of the best inventions in this world - once you use the right one! Joining me to discuss why its so important to use the correct lube that is body safe is co-founder of Hanx lube, Sarah Welsh. Sarah also explains what its like to be in the femtech world, and talks about the important of sexual wellness products for all. Find Hanx at @hanx_official on twitter
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Many sex workers keep their activity to themselves, which can be stressful and isolating. Coming out can be an option, with privilege attached. Joing me to discuss how she is coming out as a sex worker is Melissa Mermin. Melissa speaks about her personal experiences as a sex worker and coming out to her family. Find Melissa at @naked_therapist on twitter
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Anal is for everyone and sure if you're spicing up your sex life, amazing anal sex can be a lot of fun. Joining me today to walk us through how to have the best anal sex of your life is Dean O'Reilly, who hosts bottoming classes and is a student union leader.
Find Dean at @accidentalrainbow
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Recently, Amnesty International released a report on the experiences if sex workers in Ireland since the change in the law in 2017. To discuss this report I'm joined by current sex workers Poppy Devine and Roman, (@redumbrellafront), former sex worker Adeline Berry (@adeline_whitney), and Amnesty worker Anna Blus (@annamblus). You can find the report here: HERE and a blog post here: HERE
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Can porn be feminist? What could make porn feminist in the first place? To answer these questions, Im joined by feminist pornographer Paulita Pappel, found of lustery.com and hardwerk.com. She explains what feminist porn looks like, and how we can support sex workers. Find Paulita at @paulitapappel on twitter
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We know that trans people face additional challenges in life, but what about trans people of colour? Joining me to discuss this is Sabah Choudrey, author of Supporting Trans People of Colour. Find Sabah at @sabahchoudrey on twitter and sabahchoudrey.com
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What kind of questions about sex do people ask when they get to ask anonymous questions? Here to answer this is Grace Alice O'Shea, author of Sex Educated - a brand new book providing inclusive sex education for young people and adults. She also outlines what sex coaching is, and how we can enjoy our digital and in-person sex lives. Find Grace at gracealice.com
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Last week an online vigil was held to remember Ashling Murphy, recently murdered by a man. However, this vigil was disrupted in the most disgusting way. I talk to three of the women involved in this vigil- Christine O'Mahony, Rosemarie Maughan, and Evie Nevin who share their experiences. This is an upsetting conversation so there are trigger warnings for sexual violence and gender based violence.
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This episode sees artist and creator Luis Noguera Benitez share his story about what it was like to be diagnosed with HIV as he was preparing to move countries, and how he uses art to educate and challenge stereotypes. Find Luis at @louisnoguera and if you are in Ireland and want a HIV test please reach out to HIV Ireland.
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This week on the Sunday Special we were joined by Glow West podcast host, Dr Caroline West, Dublin Inquirer reporter, Shamim Malekmian and Adoption Rights and Clann Project co-founder, Claire McGettrick. It was an absolute privilege.
We discuss Shamim's latest story about how migrants are denied access to life-saving organ transplants because of the possible later requirement for State supports HERE.
We go into a lot of depth as to why the recent "gamechanger" on access to records for the survivors of Mother and Baby Homes/Magdalene Laundries was very much NOT a gamechanger. Then we discussed the outpouring of emotion following the shocking murder of Ashling Murphy, some of the aspects of the societal response and what it says about us and our need for genuine change versus the actual willingness to change.
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In this Reboot Republic Podcast Rory talks to Dr Caroline West (host of Glow West) about the issues of gender based violence in the context of the shocking murder of Ashling Murphy.
Caroline talks about her own experience, and what men and society as a whole can do to end sexual violence against women. She explains about the retraumatizing of victims, and makes the point that there is a lot Government can be doing, like funding prevention and education, and funding domestic violence services properly. It is disgraceful that refuges have to turn victims away and help lines have to fund raise to pay for services. We discuss patriarchy, and how men consider women their ‘property’, and that men need to educate themselves, take responsibility, and challenge the conversations and culture that tolerates sexual harassment and violence.
If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast you can contact National Support Services:
Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 778 888 (operated by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
What's it like to film queer porn- and to film porn in a pandemic? Joining me to share their experiences is queer porn performer Tommy Clifford who chats about remote filming porn in a pandemic, trans representation in porn, and filming after bottom surgery. Find Tommy at @TomdeFun on Instagram
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There's more to the politics of sexual pleasure than just the orgasm gap. Joining me to discuss this is PhD researcher Katalin Zsiga who talks about her research and findings from around the world that identifies barriers to true sexual equality. Find Katalin at @zsigakatalin on twitter.
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In this very special tortoise shack podcast Dr Caroline West of Glow West joins Martin and Tony to talk the year to come, the resolutions and revolutions they want to see and the things that they want to see left in 2021.
You'll also hear from Green Party Cllrs (Dublin & Belfast) Hazel Chu and Brian Smyth, former UN Special Rapporteur for Housing, Leilani Farha, full-time teacher and part-time Reboot host, Jana Lyons, Solicitor and hero Simon McGarr, Tallaght Person of the Decade Senator Lynn Ruane, Ana Liffey CEO Tony Duffin, Amnesty's Colm O'Gorman, Our Man in Stockholm Philip O'Connor, Business Post Journalist Killian Woods, the wonderful as always Ber Grogan, friend of the pod Marika Bourke, our very own 'Newcomer of the Year' Lefty Loyalist, Sam McIlwaine, Threshold's Anne Marie Reilly, Sunday Special Stalwart Oisin Murphy-Lawless, Solidarity PBP TD Paul Murphy, Mr Irish History Podcast Fin Dwyer, Madrid based Professor Joe Haslam, the Irish Examiners Mick Clifford and a fella called Blindboy.
All sung out by Mick Finnegan.
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Condoms, French letters, Johnnies- whatever you call them, condoms are an important part of sexual wellness. Joining me to discuss this topic is Mike Taylor from EXS condoms who put the fun back in condoms. Mike explains what a vegan condom is, and explores the future of eco friendly condoms- reusable condoms anyone? Find Mike and EXS on IG at: @exscondomsofficial
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Sex positivity has become a bit of a buzzword, but what does it actually mean, and how can we be sex positive in real life? Joining me to answer this is sex educator Natasha Lama who explores how we can have a healthy attitude to sex. Find Natasha at @browngirl.sexology
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Don't get boring presents this year - get some pleasure enhancing gifts for your loved one - and for yourself! Here to help you choose the right toy for you is the legendary Shawna Scott from sexsiopa.ie who sells body safe sex toys for all. Treat yo self this year!
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Online flirting can be just as fun as in person flirting, and hey with covid we have to get used to it! To help with getting you all hot and bothered via your phone, this episode explores the world of hot hot hot sexting with the founder of sexting app Amorous. Elizabeth Dell talks to us about how puzzles, games and scripts can turn sexting into a super hot experience!
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November 30th is the International Day of Consent, and to celebrate this I am joined by Dr Siobhan O'Higgins and Siobhan Healy-Cullen from Active Consent who explain what sexual rights are, how we can support others to enjoy their sexual rights as part of their human rights. Find Active Consent at @activeconsent on twitter and Instagram.
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Ever heard of the term 'slut pages'? To discuss this disturbing trend, I'm joined by Professor Megan Maas who researches this area. The use of violence as a bonding tool is disturbing and we need to examine this. The role of social media, online porn sites and victim blaming is also discussed.
Find Megan at meganmaas.com
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Glow West was finally live in front of a lovely audience, and I had the perfect guest joining me to pop this cherry. Aoife Drury, sex therapist and PhD candidate joined me to explore what sexual pleasure is, how we can achieve it, and what really goes on in a sex therapy session. Find Aoife at drurytherapy.com
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What is sexual racism? Here to discuss this with me is activist and writer Pradeep Mahadeshwar. Born in India and living in Ireland, he has experienced sexual racism on a structural and individual level. From dating apps to social groups, exclusion and sexual racism can harm people. Find Pradeep at @queermyths on Instagram.
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The swinging sixties - a wild time, everyone having fun, right?? Eh... not quite. Lifting the lid on what sex was really like in the 1960s is Peter Doggett, author of 'Growing Up: Sex in the Sixties'. Peter chats to me about how young girls were sexualised and abused by rock stars, and explores how the idea of the 'teenage groupie' really came to be, and how the media played a role in glamourising this violence. Peter's book is out now in all good book shops!
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For those of us who experience cancer, sex can be a tricky topic, and certainly one that there is not a lot of information on. Thankfully, sexologist Tess Deveze is here to talk to us about how we can incorporate sex and intimacy back into our lives during and after cancer. Tess has just written a book on this topic called 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer' which I highly recommend.
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We might have heard of the term incels, but what do they actually do and should we be afraid of them? Joining me to discuss this is Dr Debbie Ging to explore what incels are, their connection to misogyny, and how they can get out of this mindset.
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Curious about poppers and using them during sex? You're not alone, and author Adam Zmith has just published an excellent book about the history of poppers and their connection to sex, particualry within the gay community. Enjoy this bonus episode and grab a copy of Adam's book 'Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures', out now!
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One of the most common questions we hear is ''how do I speak to my kids about consent?', and at what age. To explore this, I'm joined by educator Nadine Thornhill who works with parents to talk to their kids about sex, consent, and how to prevent sexual violence. Nadine talks about making awkward conversations engaging for kids and how to make it age appropriate. Find Nadine at nadinethornhill.com
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Do you know what your sex toys are made of? some sex toys are made of material that can melt, which is definitely not what you want going in or on your body! Thankfully, sex toys will now be regulated and here to talk me through this change is sex toy expert Stu Nugent who explains how sex toys can change the world (and your personal safety!) Find stu at @__batCountry on twitter.
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We speak a lot about sexual wellness on the podcast, but what actually is sexual wellness, and how can we enjoy it? For the 100th episode, I am lucky to be joined by Jay Watts who explains how we can all increase our sexual pleasure and wellness, and identify barriers in order to tackle them. Head over to @glowwestpodcast on instagram to enter the 100th episode giveaway too! Find Jay at www.thecesw.com
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Popeye was on to something when he gulped down tons of spinach, as spinach is one of the best things you can eat for wellness- including sexual wellness. Joining me this week to discuss how food can enhance our sex lives is Christine DeLozier, author of 'Diet for Good Sex' which explores how simple foods like mushrooms or chillies can strenghten orgasms and libido. Find Christine HERE.
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Sex isn't just fun - its medicine and a way to heal from trauma. To explain how this works, I'm joined by Devi Ward Erickson who shares how tantra can help help people and taps into medicine, spirituality, pleasure, and the body in order to offer somatic therapy and healing for body and mind. Find Devi at authentictantra.com
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There are a lot of different ways to think and talk about consent, and consent theory can update quickly as we learn more about consent and sexual violence. Joining me to discuss some of these different models is the wonderful Phoenix Mandel, a sex educator who teaches consent amongst other topics. Phoenix talks us through different models and lays the groundwork for us to empower ourselves around consent. Find Phoenix at: phoenixmandel
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The history of dating is a wild ride from personal ads that 'proper' women could write but not be seen to write, to swinger parties in the 1970s. Joining me to discuss the history- and future- of dating apps is journalist and author Nichi Hodgson. Nichi's book 'The Curious History of Dating' covers the progression of dating norms and quirks from the 1700s to the present day. Lets' just be glad we have dating apps - or should we be?
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Is a dick pic perceived the same way for queer people using dating apps? How do we view digital sexual violence and digital consent? Joining me to explore these topics is Dr. Chris Dietzel who completed his PhD on how LGBT+ people use dating apps and how they explore consent and pleasure on the apps.
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With OnlyFans in the news lately for attempting to remove all sexual content from their platform, its important to listen to the sex workers affected by this. Joining me this week is Royalti on Wheels, who is a disabled sex worker from South Africa. She talks about the freedom online sex work has given her, and her concerns about safety and income after this annoucement.
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Unwanted choking and facials- all far too common and all part of the spectrum of sex violence when done without consent. Joining me to discuss how we figure out how non consensual violence found its way into the bedroom is Rachel Thompson, author of Rough which explores these topics alongside looking at how we name these events when they happen to us. Rough is out now and is a must read.
TW for talk of sexual violence.
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Sex is a serious business for some, but where's the space for the fun? Joining me this week is sex educator Tim Langan who chats about his experiences as a sex worker and sex educator and using humour to help people to connect with their pleasure. Tim talks about connection, humour, ear orgasms, and how people can enjoy their sex lives.
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There is a lot of information and misinformation out there on the topic of polyamory. To help us navigate our way through this, Ruth Crean joins me to discuss the realities of being poly. Ruth is poly herself and training to be a poly aware therapist, and is also a member of Polyamory Ireland. We talk about poly joy and managing breakups, outline what compersion is, and cut through some of the myths around polyamory.
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Breakups are no fun, most of the time. But they are something that most of us will experience whether it is a good or bad experience. Here to help make this more of a positive experience is educator Justine Ang Fonte who support people through romantic and plantonic breakups (as well as being an incredible sex educator!). Justine talks about when to break up with someone, how to do it, or accept rejection gracefully, and how to break up without slashing all your exes clothes. Find Justine at justinefonte.com
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While we must talk about sexual violence, we also need to talk about what happens afterwards. Victim blaming is prolific in many societies, and has a devastating effect on victims. Joining me to discuss this are Gemma McNally and Michelle Caulfield, who have extensive experience supporting victims of all genders in the Galway rape crisis centre.We discuss why we victim blame, and how to address this in society. If this is your experience- it is not your fault, and there are rape crisis centres out there to support you regardless of gender or sexuality. The Galway RCC number is 1800 355 355, Womens Aid is 1800 341 900 and Mens Aid is (01) 554 3811
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We might hear a lot about abuse and unhealthy relationships, but what does a healthy relationship actually look like? Here to help is sexologist Naomi Hutchings who works to help people understand what goes into a healthy relationship. She explores how we define our values, how we unpack the messages we get from Hollywood, lovebombing, cheating, and how we can spot red flags in relationships.
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July is Disability Awareness Month so joining me to discuss sex and disability is activitist (and legend!) Alannah Murray. Alannah explains how the right to ride is a fundamental human right but disabled people are often excluded from these rights. Alannah also chats to me about access, dating apps, and how society sees disabled people in general.
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This week is international non-binary awareness week and to celebrate this I'm joined by Mx Bel Morrigan. Bel explains what being non-binary looks like, how other people interpret it, and what the law says about non binary identities. There's lots to learn and Bel covers so much - no surprise as they are so creative!
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If you have a penis, there's a high chance you might experience erectile dysfunction at some point regardless of age. Joining me this week is the wonderful Dr. Reece Malone, who specialises in this area. Some people who experience this might not know where to go as we don't have a lot of education in this area, but Reece is here to help smash that silence and stigma.
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Is the selfie a tool for empowerment or exploitation? Who really gets to control the image of women online? Joining me to discuss this on a special bonus episode is Mary McGill, author of the newly published book 'The Visibility Trap' which is out now. Mary talks about selfies and sex tapes, online misogny and creepshot communities, and how woman can find space to exist online without harassment. Pick up a copy of Mary's book wherever you get your books!
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It's all about the b today- bisexuality! Joining me this week is Ellen Reid, a PhD researcher who looked at bisexualities and the experiences of bi people in Ireland. We discuss language, biphobia from inside and outside the community and what a queer utopia would look like.
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Joining me for an update on their stalking legislation campaign are Una Ring and Eve McDowell from stalking.ie. We discuss the impact on victims, and how the interactions with support services and police can be improved. You can get involved to help pass legislation by going to stalking.ie to sign the petition and contacting politicians.
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Another fab live panel episode, this time on consent! Joining me for this live discussion were Kitty Stryker, Richard M.Wright, Siobhan O'Higgins, Lade Ganikale, and Sarah Casper. We chat about alcohol and consent, grey areas, and how we can make the conversation about consent culture more inclusive, radical and diverse.
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What kind of world would we be living in if we had a bill of sexual rights? Here to help us imagine this is Lisa De Pagter, who is a youth ambassador for sexual and gender rights in the Netherlands. She chats to me about how sex education, consent, and bodily integrity can improve the lives of people around the world, and shares what young people are asking for information on.
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Sexual violence is prevalent in our society, but there is hope for people who have experienced this, and there are lots of different ways to heal. Joining me this week is sex therapist Angie Gunn who talks about different ways to heal. Angie talks about her experiences, what happens to trauma being stored in the body, and how trauma is a web rather than a single event. CW: There is talk of sexual violence. Find Angie at connectivetherapycollective.com or equitablecarecert.com
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Yes disabled people have sex, but you often wouldn't think so if you believed the media or some medical personnel.
Thankfully, activist Andrew Gurza is here to challenge this notion. Andrew is the creator of a sex toy for disabled people and the founder of thatshandi.co, a website that centres sex and disibility. He chats to me about making a sex film as a person who uses a wheelchair, and how he uses this to educate people.
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Joining me for a live panel to discuss LGBTQIA representation, queer joy, and more are trans & intersex activist and scholar Adeline Berry, artist and activist Shar Nolan, comedian and podcaster Martin Beanz Ward, direct provision campaigner Bulelani Mfaco, CEO of Shoutout Bella Fitzpatrick, and scholar Aman De Sondy. Together we explore queerness beyond rainbow capitalism and talk about how to truly build inclusivity.
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If you ever wondered what it was like to shoot socially distanced porn in the pandemic, my guest this week is here to tell you all about it. Ramses Rodstein is a trans queer porn performer and chats to me about bringing their culture into their porn films, trans representation on screen, and getting ready for a porn film festival by making a film about 'sex magick'.
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To peg or not to peg, that is the question. Joining me this week to discuss the world of strap on play is the legendary Nenna Joiner from FeelMore, a adult shop based in California. Nenna walks us through the types of strap ons available, and outlines the reasons why someone would use one. Nenna is a wealth of knowledge so tune in and treat yourself!
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It's Eurovision week! So of course we had to have a bonus episode to mark the glorious campness of Eurovision. Joining me to chat about sex and Eurovision is Dr Jamie Halliwell, who has researched Eurovision and fandom. We cover sex in the lyrics, raunchy performances, costumes, and of course, the legends that are Jedward.
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Anal play is fun for a lot of people, but this episode reminds us that its important to have the right tools for the job. This week, Emma tells us about her recent experience of losing a butt plug inside herself, and ending up in hospital to get it removed. Thankfully Emma is on the mend now but her story has lessons we can all learn from!
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While an orgasm gap might seem simple on the surface, there can be so much more behind it. Joining me this week to discuss this is podcast host and philosopher Bobo Matjila, who breaks down why pleasure should be equal, but it is often not due to so many intersecting issues from patriarchy, racism, and capitalism. Bobo explores if love is meant to be constant bliss, or inherently involves pain, and why romantic suffering is glamourised by the media.
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Did you know that there is currently no law against stalking in Ireland? With stalking being an issue that a lot of people experience, we need to talk about this and why the law has not taken it as seriously as it should. Eve McDowell from www.stalking.ie talks to me about her terrifying experience of stalking, and why she is campaigning to change the law.
Join Stalking Ireland for a webinar on this topic in the 6th May (register at the website).
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Joining me for a live panel to discuss what sex and relationships look like in Ireland now are sex educator Grace Alice O 'Shea, sex therapist Fidelia Idgoho, dating researcher Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton, and LGBTQ+ activist Jay Pope. We discuss different types of relationships, sexual dysfunction, dick pics and dating apps, and so much more. Take a deep dive into the world of sex in Ireland today!
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We've heard about mindfulness when it comes to yoga or mental health support, but it can also be used to improve your sex life and relationship with pleasure. Joining me this week to discover how mindfulness leads to sexual happiness is sex educator Portia Brown, who is a lovely, calm voice to guide you on your path to better sex. Portia explains how mindfulness can increase your pleasure in solo or partnered sex, improves self esteem, and increases realtionship satisifaction. Portia is like a calm hug for these pandemic times, so check out this episode for some nurturing guidance.
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IBSA is a very common problem in Ireland unfortunately, and we are still understanding the scale of this form of violence. This episode is a hard listen as we cover Roísín Nic Lochlainn's story about being a victim of image based abuse by her peers. Roísín discusses the impact this had on her life, her family, and her social life, and why she decided to speak out about this. If this has happened to you there is support out there from Womens Aid on 1800 341 900 or Men's Aid on 01 554 3811, and it is not your fault.
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Threesomes - treble the fun? Sometimes, sometimes not. Threesomes can be a great experience or a negative one, and to guide us along the process is sex educator and author Stella Harris, who has just written a book on threesomes. She explores the logistics you need to consider, why it's the most common fantasy for many people around the world, how to communicate around this.
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Sexuality itself is a spectrum, and within that asexuality is its own spectrum. Joining me this week to explore what asexuality means is activist Yasmin Benoit, who co-created International Asexuality day on April 6th. Yasmin explains why a dedicated day is important, the differences between being asexual and aromantic, and the kind of work that the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network do.
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March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility, and to discuss some of the issues facing trans people currently Im joined by sex educator Andy Duran from California, and activists Lilith Carroll and Jay Pope from Ireland. They discuss how visibility is just one aspect of meeting trans needs, healthcare, representation, cultural responses, and more.
Listen in and learn how to be a better ally!
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The 31st of March is Trans Day of Visibility, and in honour of this there are two episodes focusing on trans people this week. First up is Noah and Fionn's journey to travel to Poland in February to access trans healthcare. Their journey involved Go Fund Me's, multiple covid tests, navigating a foreign medical service, and flying home a few hours after surgery. The hardships did not stop once they landed however. Listen in to see what the realities are of trying to access trans healthcare in Ireland.
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Sex work takes a lot of different forms, and this week sex worker and educator Andre Shatki is here to talk us through her experiences. From wrestling to stripping, Andre takes us through what the working conditions are like, the realities of the job, and how we can support and protect sex workers - because someone you love is a sex worker, whether you know it or not.
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Ever think porn isn't for you and you're more of an imagination person? Maybe erotica is for you so!
Joining me this week is erotica writer and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel who explains why people are into erotica, what modern erotica is like, and why people write dinosaur erotica (yes, that's a thing!). Rachel explains what makes for good erotica, and encourages you to get your thinking caps on and write some yourself.
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For International Womens Day, we held a live panel with some incredible sex educators such as Tatyannah K. King, Ginny Fitzgerald, Robin Wilson-Beattie, Justine Ang Fonte, Carly S., and Yael the Sex Geek. Listeners sent in questions and we covered topics like sex & disability, sex toys, anxiety around sex, consent, ghosting, and tons more! Listen to a wealth of knowledge from these amazing women changing the world through sex education. Our panel was kindly sponsored by Hanx, makers of vegan condoms and body safe lube, go treat yourself!
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Most of us aren't immune to feeling a sense of shame around our bodies or our sexual desire or identity. This can lead to a lack of confidence or a lack of pleasure on our terms. Sex educator Rukiat is here to help us become more comfortable with asking for pleasure, our bodies, and sexual desire. It's a process and journey, but a very worthwhile one with pleasure as your reward!
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This week Caroline, Linda and Vicky hosted a phenomenal Live Podcast with an incredible panel that included our newest Tortoise Shack family member, Joella Dhlamini, Senator Eileen Flynn, Activist Adeline Berry, ConverSayTrans Co-host (and Tortoise Shack Royalty) Alexandra Hall, the wonderful Joy Tendai Kangere, Longford Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi and journalist and broadcaster, Dawn Foster.
We discussed intersectionality, proper allyship, how hurtful it is to have a seat at the table and yet be gagged, the press presentation of the "evil woman", voting more women into politics, the role of NGOs in modern perceptions and feminism and we learned more about young activists who are up and coming and ones to watch.
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Squirting is very on trend at the moment, to say the least. But it's not new, and it's also something that you don't have to do just because it's really popular in porn. The Millennial Sexpert Javay da Bae is here to chat about pressures around squirting, why pleasure is not taught properly, vulnerability, and how to communicate desire around squirting and more.
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The incredible Active Consent crew are launching an 8 week campaign about how YOU can support a friend if they disclose a sexual assault to you. To celebrate this, we have a bonus episode of the Glow West Podcast. We look at some aspects of this campaign and explore how you can support your friends who disclose to you, and how you can look after yourself also. Come along to the launch of this campaign on the 1st March 2021! Details here
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We have all heard lots of different misinformation and myths about sex, but thankfully sex educator Karishma Swarup is here to bust those myths and give us factual and fun information about sex. When sex education fails us, we might believe myths about condoms, pleasure, bodies, and even virginity, so Karishma joins me this week to set the record straight.
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Do you like shiny things and a feeling of being wrapped up? You might just find that you have a bit of a rubber fetish! Joining me this week is legendary Dominatrix Miss Kim Rub, who chats to me about rubber fetishes, from style, to colour, and why people are into this. Kim explains what kind of clients come to her for pro-domme sessions, and how AMSR can be used to add some extra spice to sex.
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It can be difficult to figure out what we really want from sex and what authentic sex looks like to us. Here to help us with this is author Tracy Clark-Flory who has written her new book Want Me on this topic. Tracy talks about trying to unpack all the messages about sex that we receive from society and exploring desire in a safe way that gave her pleasure. It might be a journey that some of us are currently on or feel anxiety about starting, but Tracy is here to guide us along.
Want Me is out mid February and well worth treating yourself to.
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Did you know that there is a difference between reproductive rights and reproductive justice? Sex educator and abortion support worker Irma Garcia is here to explain this concept, and shows us why access to contraception is just one factor amongst many in reproductive justice.
We also discuss why language is important, the impact of restricted abortion laws, and harassment from protester.
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Joining me for the first live podcast of 2021 is sex educator Sarah Sproule, who supports parents to talk to their children about sex. Sarah chats about getting over anxieties and fears around talking to kids about puberty & sex, and what to do if your kids ask awkward questions about negative experiences of sex. Sarah offers a very calm space to have these conversations and she will shortly be running a course to help parents- find details on sarahsproule.com
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What happens if you have a mix of domestic abuse, kink, relationships issues and you need therapy?
Therapist Stefani Goerlich, author of The Leather Couch, is here to chat about how she helps train therapists to distinguish between abuse and BDSM, and offers advice to those who are in kink relationships but also experiencing abusive relationships.
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Ever wonder how sex shops are regulated or designed? Or what its like to go to a sex conference? Sexademic Dr Paul Maginn is here to chat to us about the different types of sex shops, protests, and porn tourism to conferences and meeting performers. Sexual spaces can be interesting spaces to learn about society and this episode explores how sex, money, and geography interacts.
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Many of us might be curious about anal sex but might be put off by negative previous experience or concerns over potential mess. Here to walk you through steps towards a fun and pleasurable experience is sex educator Luna Matatas. Luna has a podcast about anal sex called The Plug Podcast and she chats to me about preparation, different kinds of anal play, porn literacy, and why spit doesn't make good lube.
A fun look at anal action with lots of giggles.
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Another crazy week is done and the Sunday Special Live Podcast was back to break it all down. This week Dr Caroline West of Glow West led Dr Vicky Conway from Policed and Martin and Tony to go through as much as you can in an hour. Our special guests were Dr Mohsin Kamal on Covid in our hospitals and the campaign to #FastTrackCitizenship and friend of the shack, Tony Flynn, joined us from Washington to talk about the attempted coup and the area he knows so well. We also talk about the mother and baby homes report, the latest on the George Nkencho shooting and social media regulation. Listeners to the full podcast will hear the Q&A and additional contributions from Teacher, Jana Lyons, Solicitor Simon McGarr and our friend in Scotland Oisin. And yes, we mention the foxes going at it in my garden!
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Some of us may be trying out Dry January and reassessing our relationship with various substances. This could also be a time to reflect on your relationship with sex and subtances, as it might be hindering how we engage with atuhentic sexual pleasure. This episode sees Ralf Rasmussen, aka Real Clear fetish, describe his journey from chemsex to 3 years of sobriety, and he offers advice for those who may be considering their relationships with substances and sex.
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New year, new resolutions.
In this case, we are encouraging you to make some resolutions to empower yourself to have a happier and healthier sex life.
Here to guide you through this process is romance author and sex educator Shakira ‘Scotty Unfamous’ Scott, who works to empower people to embrace sexual wellness. Scotty covers why we need to stop faking orgasms, how to get comfortable with our pleasure, and creating self love rituals.
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We are back and this week Linda Hayden leads Caroline, Martin, Tony and Vicky through the week that was. Plus we were thrilled to be joined by Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Ejiro Ogbevoen and Journalist and Writer, Dawn Foster. We talk Covid-19, George Nkencho and the grief process, the school situation, domestic violence over the holidays, Brexit in Covid-19 UK, the winners and losers of the week and a lot, lot more. We are then joined by our audience for a terrific Q&A that is always so informative. It genuinely is a must listen.
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Sex and the internet - there's more to the conversation than just the porn industry.
Joining me for a deep dive into sex and the digital world with the authors of #NSFW:Sex, Humor, and Risk in Social Media, Susanna Paasonen, Kylie Jarrett and Ben Light. They explore the relationship between sex, humour, risk, work, and the almighty algorthim. We didn't forget the unsolicited dick pic, and we look at responses to this and why people send them.
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The concept of sex or porn addiction is a contentious one, and one that can be very confusing for those who may feel they experience this.
Shining a light on this is sex therapist Aoife Drury, who makes the case that the langauge is wrong, and we should speak about compulsive sexual behaviour instead, and focus on resolving trauma around sex. Aoife explores how we can address this issue from a compassionate approach and developing healthy coping mechanisms around sex.
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In this, the last live Sunday Special of 2020, Dr Vicky Conway of Policed took the lead and asked Linda Hayden of PAC Woman, Dr Caroline West of Glow West and Tony (Martin is milking his illness) for their thoughts on 2020.
And because we are a bit different we asked some different questions. Mess of the year was a bit of a mess and we each have some interesting opinions on what constitutes a performer! We look forward to Tony's cancellation for one of his answers in particular.
Dawn Foster then joined us and our live online audience to talk Covid UK, No Deal Brexit and Blue Passports for fish.
Thanks so much for all your support this year, we simply wouldn't be here without you.
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We also gave away copies of David O'Doherty's new Comedy Christmas Special, which you can buy here: https://gumroad.com/l/AkeRJ
Happy Christmas and here's to a much more socially interactive 2021!
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Your tongue isn't just for talking- there's a lot of fun to be had between the sheets and between someones' legs with your tongue! Explaining how and why are husband & wife sex educator team Lady Vee and Dee Black, who teach oral sex workshops. They join me for a fun chat about going downtown to pleasure town, from licking to face-sitting and everything in-between. Sexual confidence is a big part of feeling comfortable with oral, and Dee and Vee are here to help you feel empowered.
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Your hand is a magical thing. No, really. It is capable of giving immense pleasure, and sex educator Allison Moon is here to tell us how and why. She walks us through the art of using your fingers for pleasure, all the way up to fisting. Listen in, and go and try out your new knowledge!
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Sunday afternoon means Sunday Special and lots of laughs. This week Linda took the reins and was joined by returning champion, Aoife Martin, journalist Jack Horgan-Jones and an udience of our members to discuss the events of the week. We talk about the appointment of a former Sun editor to the Govt Press Office, another week were people spoke at Trans People and not to them, the most recent Leo Varadkar/MOT texts and what they reveal, Pregnancy in High Office, Brexit and the Orgy in Brussels.
We had a lot of laughs! Full version is on the patreon feed.
Don't forget to register for the Christmas Party next Friday evening!
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Happy Anniversary, Caroline.
Bonus episode time!
I'm joined by head of sexual empowerment at Womanizer (what a great job title!) Johanna Rief who explains why air suction vibrators are so revolutionary and a great addition to your toy collection. She also explains what to look for when choosing a sex toy, and why masturbation is so good for your health and happiness. The winner of the Womanizer giveaway is also announced!
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December 1st is World Aids Day, and in honour of this I'm joined by an amazing panel of researchers and activists to discuss HIV and AIDS. Robbie Lawlor, Thomas Strong, and Elena Vaughan share their experiences of researching HIV, being HIV positive, and medication. They explain how the media frames HIV, and how stigma is more damaging than HIV nowadays. HIV is no longer what it was, and if you are on effective medication, you cannot pass on HIV (undetectable equals untransmissable).
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We've just finished our weekly Live podcast with you, our members. We had a lot to cover and despite the heavy subject matter, Caroline made it fun and informative.
We discussed:
Image Based Sexual Abuse and the Garda Commissioner's statement.Covid, the lifting of Level 5 and the success of lobbying. Seamus Woulfe, Helen McEntee and how these things get done. Homelessness with Head of Communications with Inner City Helping Homelessness, Brian McLoughlin. Pay rates in the Oireachtas with Ber Grogan. School uniforms with Jana Lyons. The Toy Show. And the alternative toy show!
Enjoy.
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Joining Caroline this week is sex educator Sarah Sloane, educator with dating app Hashtag Open. Sarah chats about what its like to date while being poly & kinky, and how to spot healthy power dynamics in kink relationships. There's a ton of myths about BDSM and Sarah is here with her sex educator superhero cape on to bust them! She also talks about different sensations in kink because let's face it, our skin is our biggest sexual organs and it likes lots of different sensations. Listen in and get some tips to spice up your sex life!
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This week Tony was "hosting" and was joined by Caroline, Linda, Martin and Vicky for our usual dive into the weeks news and some stories you might have missed out on. We had a lot to cover. We discussed the Bloody Sunday Commemorations, Seamus Woulfe Watch, NPHET vs the Govt, RTE and the class based curtain twitcher's, the ongoing Brexit Blunder Bus, the Oscar Traynor Road vote and then Labour's Annie Hoey and journalist Philip O'Conor joined us to discuss the Image Based Sexual Abuse story and what we hope to see happen next.
Well done to Linda Hayden and her colleagues at the Victims Alliance, who have forced this on to the political agenda. Make sure you hear Caroline's brilliant breakdown of Consent Culture. We then opened the mics and had some craic with our members.
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Glow West is taking part in the International Festival of Consent, and this bonus episode sees Caroline chat to consent activist Richard M. Wright. Richard looks at how can redefine consent, and redefine how we teach this topic. Richard also looks how a toxic culture and toxic masculinity hampers our understanding of consent.
Follow along with the Festival on social media with the hashtag #idoconsent
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Joining Caroline this week is sex educator Marla Stewart who is here to chat to us about the art of flirting. Marla gives advice on how to increase your confidence before and during flirting, and how to increase your chances of success when sliding into DMs. Practice for when we can flirt with strangers in bars again!
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Ever been curious about being tied up, or tying someone up? This week, bondage queen Midori is here to walk us through the finer points of bondage. She discusses techniques, material, power dynamics, and why you don't need to know a million knots in order to tie someone up. Midori also looks at how people of differing abilities can enjoy bondage, how porn isn't reflective of real life bondage, and why you could have some of the best orgasms while tied up.
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This week Dr Vicky Conway took the lead and brought Martin, Linda and Tony through the stories of the week.
We were joined by Special Guests, Adeline Berry, Rhona McCord and Aoife-Grace Moore as we discussed the US Election result, the hopes for the Biden-Harris Presidency, Sinn Féin's no confidence motion in Leo Varadkar, #WoulfeWatch, issues around Domestic Violence, the protests in the streets of Poland around abortion rights and Intersex Solidarity Day.
Then we opened the mics up and heard from our Tortoise Shack family. It is always the best podcast of the week.
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Joining Caroline this week is Dr. Yoni Alkan, a certified cuddle party facilitator and sex educator. He explains why cuddling and touch is so important, and outlines the essential differences between platonic touch and sexual touch. Yoni explores the power of hugs and how we can learn to get to know ourselves through touch and finding compassionate spaces. Initmacy with others is a challenge in covid times, and Yoni is here to help us understand what touch deprivation means.
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What a week. This week Caroline West of Glow West took the lead and led Linda, Martin and Tony through some of the stories of the week and on into others that flew a little under the radar.
We were Joined by Jacob Woolf to discuss Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism and Saoirse McHugh to discuss the Village Magazine story about the Leo Varadkar leak.
We then opened the mics for a "not for public" Q&A.
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Bonus episode time! As its Halloween, let's take a deep dive into one of the most feared and misunderstood aspects of Halloween: the witch. Far from just being a scary woman in a pointy hat, my guest Kristen J. Sollée explores what witches are really like, how sex was weaponised against them, their control over fertility, and how they really made love potions. The use of menstrual blood in spells is also explored, alongside a discussion of one of the most famous Irish witches in Kilkenny.
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It's #intersexawarenessday and intersex people make up almost 2% of the worlds' population. This week, intersex activist Diana James and researcher Dr. Tanya Ní Mhuirthile are here to explain what its like to be intersex, as an identity but also when it comes to accessing health care or the legal system. This is a hard listen with some mention of sexual assault, but we need to learn more about this so we can support people around the world.
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Its live podcast time again! Joining Caroline this time is sex blogger and future sex therapist Tatyannah K King. Tatyannah delves into how we can work towards sexual liberation, and figure out what pleasure means to us in a world of porn & media messages about sex. Tatyannah also covers squirting, orgasm, genital beauty products and more.
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