In this podcast episode I had the privilege of conversing with Stacy and Andras, both of whom represent STI testing clinics. Stacy Feemster, a nurse practitioner at Talent Testing Service in the USA, and Andras Vegh, who manages a Talent Testing Service clinic in Budapest. Our discussion is around topics such as STI testing standards, an in-depth discussion about most of the infections that people should get tested for, confusion…
Maggie MacDonalds is a researcher who looks into the fascinating world of pornographic platforms and their cultural impact. With a graduate specialisation in Sexual Diversity Studies, Maggie’s work examines how technology, labour, governance, and cultural production intersect in the porn industry. She serves on the advisory board of PornHub and is a proud member of the Free Speech Coalition where she advocates for the protection of sex workers and freedom…
Meet Athena Gayle, also known as The Sex Copywriter. Athena writes about sex and exclusively collaborates with sextech, sexual wellness, and sexual pleasure brands. She caters her email marketing to everyone within the space, from e-comm to solopreneurs. Athena’s portfolio includes collaborations with various startups, coaches, therapists, and adult toy companies. Athena is passionate about partnering with brands aiming to build a strong community with their audience. She firmly believes…
Dive into an unfiltered and entertaining conversation with Lola Jean – a sex educator, fetish wrestler, and record world holder of volume squirting, who also happens to be the head mistress of 7 Days Of Domination. I stumbled upon Lola’s sex-ed video about pegging on afterglow. The film was fun, engaging and without frills. At this moment I knew I had to snag her for a podcast chat. In this…
Ola Miedzynska is a sex technology and adult tech entrepreneur, business consultant, sex tech hackathon advisor, sex work advocate and feminist. Ola’s career has centred around the technology industry for over a decade, from early-stage startup development to corporate consulting. From augmented reality to wearables, she worked with over 180 global sex tech brands. She is a founder and CEO of Sxtech EU – the only global sex tech platform…
Trained as a sex educator, psychologist, and certified clinical sexologist, Camille Bataillon brings rich expertise to the realm of sexual wellness. In 2019, in the heart of Brussels, she co-founded a centre dedicated to this cause. By 2021, she expanded her reach and started working as a sexologist on the first teleconsultation platform devoted to women’s sexual well-being. Apart from her hands-on therapeutic work, Camille has penned a book about…
In this episode, I spoke with Maria Bettina, a former competitive rower who became an adult media entrepreneur. She founded Freyja, a platform that combined adult content and sex education. Maria shared with me her journey and the challenges she encountered along the way. Because she ran XXX company, she faced various difficulties, including having her bank account closed, and struggled with marketing her site due to social media restrictions….
*This episode is in the Polish language* Od jakiegoś już czasu chciałam nagrać odcinek podcastu po polsku. Było trochę strachu ze zapomne jak coś powiedzieć w moim języku, ale okazało się że nie było aż tak źle 🙂 No ale druga rzecz jest taka że ja miałam wspaniałych gości w tym odcinku, i w dużej mierze dzięki nim wszystko poszło gładziutko. So … without further due 🙂 Aga i Żwirek…
Brie, aka ThatSexLady, has always been fascinated by the nuances of sex but only decided to become a full-on Sex Educator when giving a menstrual talk to some high school girls and one student raised their hand and asked, “But if you use a tampon, how will you pee?” And then again, it was reaffirmed when giving a talk on consent and safer sex when yet another one of Briana’s…
Alison Boden is a veteran adult entertainment industry executive currently serving as an Executive Director for FSC (Free Speech Coalition). She has worked in the industry since 2003 in various roles. From the project manager and marketing director through the software engineering and technology executive. One of the places she worked was Kink.com, where she ensured the professional treatment of performers and an ethical approach to the production of the…
Are we born with a heterosexual desire, or do we simply end up with it? Is addiction to porn real? How may fear turn into sexual arousal? Why do men like to send dick pics? These are some of the topics Frederick Toates and I discussed in this podcast episode. Frederick Toates is an Emeritus Professor of Biological Psychology at The Open University in England and Vice-President of the Open…
Is having sex empowering? Where is the limit when it comes to filming more hard-core scenes? Is showing consent in adult films sexy or a turn-off? These and many more topics we tackled in the conversation with Bea Blue – a wonderful human being and a great filmmaker. Bea is a Viennese filmmaker based in Berlin. Her adult movies aim to show authentic forms of sexual pleasure, exploration and play….
Are we privileged with our accessibility to sex and pleasure? What is sexcare? Can pornography help disabled people with exploring sexual pleasure? These and many other topics I discussed with Sofie van den Haak. Sofie van den Haak is an applied psychologist who works with different organisations that help disabled people explore intimacy and sex. She started working at the age of 15 in health care. First, she worked helping…
I met Doortje when she was giving a lecture at the University of Amsterdam. She spoke about sexual pleasure not being a luxury but rather a fundamental human right that everyone deserves to experience. After the lecture finished, I left craving more. I wanted to hear what else she had to say, and I knew I needed to record a podcast with her so others could enjoy her wisdom and…
In this two-part episode, I spoke with a couple about cuckolding. My goal with this episode is to present a different lifestyle and a relationship type that we often don’t speak about. Crystal Welch and her husband are a married cuckold couple and they have been together for 8 years. Cuckolding is a type of consensual non-monogamy, where only the woman has multiple sexual partners (called “bulls”), and the husband…
Avril Louise Clarke is a clinical sexologist and educational manager at The Porn Conversations, the platform that focuses on comprehensive and science-based sex-ed and porn literacy. In addition, she recently took on the role of Intimacy Coordinator for ErikaLust Productions and in this podcast episode, she shared her experience with this role. On her social media, she talks about sexual education that focuses not only on prevention but primarily on…
Zina Berlin Zina Berlin is a sex worker with over four years of experience who enjoys different kinks and fetishes. She appeared in diffrent porn films, created her content, did webcamming and worked directly with clients. Zina also has a background in psychology and practices sexological bodywork – a form of therapy that Zina is using with her clients. It’s a complex subject, and Zina does a great job at explaining it and introducing…
Sara Brown Sara Brown (she/they) is a queer human, performer, actor, dancer, and director working in live performance, theatre, and cinema, based in Barcelona, Spain. She’s the art director of the multidisciplinary platform IL MONSTRO (former PLEASUREisPOWER), exploring pleasure, desire, sexuality, and gender through different art forms and live events. As a part of it, she’s currently producing and directing IL MONSTRO – A Freak Show!, a long-form performance combining…
Psychologically Safe Space on the Set In 1999 Dr. Amy C. Edmondson coined the term psychological safety, and it refers to our perception of consequences when taking risk. In other words, in a psychologically safe space, one believes that they won’t be punished or humiliated when they speak up or share their ideas, even if the ideas are not what others agree with. The psychologically safe space allows creative growth….