Podcast

Izzy speaks with Sage, a board-certified sexologist, embodiment coach, intimacy guide, and certified cuddlist, about Felt, the afterglow film that portrays intimacy through attentive touch rather than performance or a required sexual outcome. They explore nervous-system pacing, consent, eye gazing, sensory curiosity, and why connection before and after sex matters. If you enjoy this episode, share it with your friends or on social media, and don’t forget to tag @redcheeksnoshame…

In this episode, Marga Berlinski shares her 15-year journey from a primary school teacher to an intimacy and tantra coach. She discusses the importance of playfulness, connection, and responsible sexuality in relationships, as well as her insights on Tantra Speed Dating - an event that she organises in Amsterdam, and the impact of digital media on intimacy. If you enjoy this episode, share it with your friends or on social…

In this episode, David J. Ley, a clinical psychologist and expert in sexuality and relationships, shares insights on the psychology of sex, the impact of pornography, and how societal beliefs shape our views on intimacy. He discusses the role of shame, ethics in porn production, and how to develop a healthier relationship with sexuality. If you enjoy this episode, share it with your friends or on social media, and don’t…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sally F.B. Sally F.B, a screenwriter and film director, diversity consultant for film and TV. Sally has written and directed a few films for Erika Lust Production (“Tinder taxi”, “Blind(ed) date”, “Another Sex Dimension”, “Touch Crimes”, and “A road to conquer"). Her films convey important messages that the current world must see and hear. For example, “SkinHearts” talks about the importance of touch and the change in the society that…

Maria Riot Maria Riot - a sex worker and sex workers’ activist with many years of experience. Maria was born in Argentina and currently, she is living in Spain. She does web-caming, online and in-person sex work, she is a porn performer and director. She is also a member of AMMAR - sex workers union in Argentina.  Podcast Navigation 00:03:15 - Childhood and teenage years, approach toward religion, shame and…

Cintia Taylor is a writer, director for film and theatre and storytelling specialist. In her work, she is driven by stories of women and womanhood and talks about important topics like depression or life after sexual assault (her latest film: Clinch). She also believes that the mainstream film industry can learn from the good practices of the porn industry. In the first part of the podcast, I explored Cintia's personal stories and stories…

Yasmeena Ali Yasmeena Ali is a porn performer, BDSM lover and feminist. She was born in Afganistan and raised in an Islamic family who emigrated to the UK when she was nine years old. Right now, she is a strong and independent woman, exploring her sexuality and doing what she loves the most - being in front of the camera and sharing the beauty of her body and mind. We…

Eva Oh Today's guest is Eva Oh, an international, professional dominatrix. She runs her slave training with carefully crafted courses that reveal who she is and how she wants her slaves to serve her. She also organizes something called #teakink, where she talks with BDSM community members to demystify BDSM and sexuality trough the intimacy of tea ceremony.  I didn't know much about domination or the BDSM community, so I…

Jason Domino Today's podcast is the first one where a sex worker speaks in-depth on a selected topic. The topic that I have selected was HIV and sex industry. The person with whom I had a pleasure to talk with is Jason Domino. Jason is the sexual health and wellbeing lead for the UK Adult Professionals (UKAP) and a practising sex worker. Jason speaks from his own experience and he…