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  • On this week’s episode of the podcast, we have a special bonus episode – thirteen of our top tips from experts on how to have a better sex life. We’ll cover things like how you can use responsive desire to feel aroused – and why taking time to build arousal is so important, how to bring variety into your sex life, advice on how to give and receive feedback with a sexual partner, and more. 

     

    Our experts include: 

    Dr Laurie Mintz: author, speaker, therapist and emeritus professor, whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives. 

    Melody Thomas: creator and host of The Good Sex Project – a podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them.  

    Dr Ian Kerner: licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex therapist who works with individuals and couples on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress. 

    Susan Bratton: intimacy expert to millions, who is known as an ‘orgasmanaut’ and is an advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. 

    Damian Weatherald: disability advocate and inclusivity consultant, sex educator, and sex toy guru.   

    Dr Jenn Gunsaullus: keynote speaker, sociologist, sex coach, and author of From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. 

    Suzanne Werder: nurse practitioner from the New Zealand Sexual Health Society. 

    Hollie McNish: award-winning poet, writer and performer. 


    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro 

    00:36 – How to use responsive desire to feel aroused 

    01:25 – How to give and receive feedback with a sexual partner 

    02:06 – Why it’s important to take time to build arousal 

    03:15 – How to practice self-advocacy in non-sexual situations 

    03:57 – Why you should embrace laughter in sexual experiences 

    04:40 – How trying something new in bed can help build intimacy 

    05:14 – How we can reframe the way we think about condoms 

    05:48 – Use a hand massage to practice communication 

    07:02 – Why it’s important to treat others how they want to be treated 

    07:42 – Why you should be asking questions in bed 

    09:03 – Why it’s important not to rush into sex 

    10:54 – How to bring variety into your sex life 

    13:33 – How to prioritise your own pleasure 

    14:17 – Conclusion  


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  • On today’s episode of the podcast, Toshi had a conversation with Ella D’Aloia. Ella is a certified holistic sex coach and therapeutic yoni massage practitioner who specialises in female sexuality. Together, Ella and Toshi spoke all about yoni massage - what it is, what the benefits are, what to expect from a session and how to find the right practitioner. They also had a conversation about how through her intimate and supportive approach, Ella helps women to reclaim their bodies, pleasure and sexuality so they can live a life filled with joy, pleasure and aliveness. 


    Find Ella here: https://www.ella-daloia.com/ 

    Or check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ella_daloia_/ 


    TIMESTAMPS:  

    00:00 – Intro 

    00:46 – How Ella got started in this space 

    02:46 – What is a yoni massage? 

    05:39 – What are the benefits of a yoni massage? 

    11:57 – How many sessions does a person need? 

    14:50 – Is yoni massage sexual? 

    17:18 – Why you need to do your research into yoni massage practitioners 

    18:20 – How does Ella create a safe space for clients to feel comfortable? 

    19:34 – What can you expect from a yoni massage session with Ella?  

    23:05 – Standout client experiences for Ella 

    25:44 – What Ella has learned from her work as a yoni massage practitioner 

    28:57 – Ella's message if you’re feeling hesitant about getting a yoni massage 

    30:27 – Can you have a yoni massage if you’re on your period? 

    31:44 – Why it’s so important to be connected to our bodies 

    33:22 – Where listeners can find Ella and her work 

    33:55 – Is there a version of yoni massage for men?  

    35:06 – How you can check if a practitioner is certified 

    37:12 – Conclusion  


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  • In this episode, Tim had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Niobe Way about the social and emotional lives of young boys and men.  


    Dr. Niobe Way is an internationally recognised NYU developmental psychologist who has spent nearly 40 years researching social and emotional development and has found that boys and young men desperately want and need the same thing as everyone else: close friendships. Yet they and we grow up in a stereotyped “boy” culture, one that devalues and mocks those relationships, rather than recognising that they’re necessary for human survival. Her social science research has made her an expert on friendships, loneliness, teenagers, gender stereotypes, masculinity and the roots of violence.  


    In this conversation, Dr. Way shares insights from her latest book, ‘Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture’. She explains how these “rebels,” as she calls the boys and young men in her research and in her classrooms, teach us about their and our crisis of connection, evidence of which is visible in our soaring rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, and mass violence. They also teach us about the solutions to the crisis, which is to care, to listen with curiosity, and to take individual and collective responsibility for the damage we have done to them, to ourselves, and to the world around us. 


    Find Dr. Way here: https://www.niobe-way.com/

     

    TIMESTAMPS 

    00:00 – Intro  

    01:26 – How Dr. Way got started researching boys and their friendships 

    03:57 – The four themes she learned from young men 

    10:56 – Close: the movie about boy friendships 

    12:08 – Which men are most at risk of suffering from this crisis of connection? 

    16:38 – What Dr. Way means when she refers to ‘boy’ culture 

    17:20 – Why curiosity is key to connecting with others 

    21:29 – Dr. Way’s advice for parents 

    24:06 – The impact of technology and how we use it on ‘boy’ culture 

    26:07 – How we could change technology to connect better with others 

    28:15 – Having feelings is normal for everyone 

    33:41 – Why ‘boy’ culture is not just about masculinity 

    38:40 – Society tolerates our ‘soft sides’ more when we’re younger 

    39:37 – What we can learn from listening to children and teenagers 

    43:02 – Why this book is not Dr. Way’s opinion 

    45:25 – Dr. Way’s hopes moving forward 

    49:11 – Why Dr. Way focused her work on boys and young men 

    50:32 – Where to find more of Dr. Niobe Way 

    52:54 – Outro 


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  • On this week’s episode, Toshi had the opportunity to talk again with Kate Muir, a women’s health expert, investigative journalist, documentary maker, and author of books on the menopause and the pill. Together they had a conversation all about the menopause and Kate’s book, Everything you needed to know about the menopause but were too afraid to ask.  


    Kate and Toshi discussed the difference between perimenopause and menopause, the impact of the menopause on mental and physical health, the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and what young people should know about the menopause.  


    Find more of Kate here: https://katemuir.co.uk/ 

    Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menoscandal/?hl=en 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:35 – Kate's story with the menopause  

    03:29 – The difference between perimenopause and menopause 

    06:56 – The impact of the menopause on physical and mental health 

    10:10 – How does hormone replacement therapy work for the menopause?  

    13:24 – Is there a relationship between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer? 

    15:39 – Societal attitudes towards HRT 

    21:34 – The accessibility of health knowledge 

    23:18 – How women's relationship to menopause has changed over time 

    25:22 – Why so many women suddenly put on weight in midlife 

    27:37 – Osteoporosis, bone density and HRT 

    32:30 – The impact of hormones on Alzheimer's and dementia 

    36:34 – Why we need to be getting hormones to all those who need it 

    38:35 – What young people should know about the menopause 

    40:15 – The rewiring of the brain during the menopause 

    42:45 – The impact of AI on accessibility of science 

    45:36 – Kate’s new book, How to have a magnificent midlife crisis  

    48:07 – Advice to people wanting to support someone going through the menopause 

    50:30 – Where to find more of Kate’s work 

    51:28 - Conclusion 


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  • On today’s episode, we were joined by Dr David Perl, a qualified expert on limerence. Growing up with a father who survived Auschwitz and a mother facing frustration and anger as a stay-at-home mum, David’s path to success was anything but ordinary. Seeking the approval of his parents, he pursued a career in medicine, graduating from the prestigious University of London in 1984. Exploring various disciplines within medicine, including psychiatry and aviation medicine, he eventually founded docleaf, a renowned Crisis Management and Trauma Psychology Consultancy. Along the way, he acquired expertise in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling, and even earned an advanced postgraduate diploma in Leadership Coaching. However, it was his own personal experience of developing limerence in 2010 that ignited a new purpose for David. Determined to help others impacted by limerence, he founded limerence.net, a platform that includes a supportive forum to aid individuals on their healing journey. Together, Toshi and David had a conversation all about limerence – what it is, who is impacted by it, and ways to deal with it. 


    Check out Dr David’s site here: https://limerence.net/ 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    02:32 – David's experience with limerence 

    05:29 – What is limerence? 

    07:10 – Why do people get limerence? 

    10:14 – Advice for someone dealing with limerence 

    11:26 – How can we get over limerence?  

    13:37 – Limerence and affairs  

    15:13 – Can limerence turn into love?  

    16:43 – David’s key tips for getting over limerence  

    19:47 – Should you tell your limerent object about your feelings? 

    22:46 – Why self-compassion is so important if you’re struggling with limerence 

    26:44 – Understanding male and female friendships 

    32:01 – Limerence is a symptom 

    33:45 – Where you can find more of David 

    35:21 – Conclusion 


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  • On this episode of the podcast, we were lucky enough to be joined by Amal Awad. Amal is a writer, director and performer, and as a journalist has contributed to publications including The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, ELLE and Frankie. She’s produced and presented for ABC Radio National, and is the author of eight books, both fiction and non-fiction.  


    Together, Amal and Jane had a conversation about the complexity of the experience of wearing a veil, and the personal and societal pressures that play into this. They spoke about modesty and the policing women’s bodies in society, as well as the contrasts between wearing the veil in the Western world compared to in the Arab world. Amal and Jane also had a discussion about female sexuality and education around sex and bodies. 


    Find Amal here: https://amalawad.com/ 

    Read 'Beyond Veiled Clichés': https://amzn.asia/d/bOs4xPc

    Watch ABC Australia’s video, Why Muslim women wear a hijab, burka or niqab & the importance of modesty in Islam: https://youtu.be/hkLjExxCQdY?si=piVVLOL-uLBCT5me 


    TIMESTAMPS 

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:41 – How does Amal’s work connect with Sex in Space?   

    02:23 – The need for nuanced conversations about the veil 

    06:51 – Amal’s experience wearing a headscarf 

    11:22 – The policing of women and their bodies 

    15:08 – The veil and symbolism 

    19:16 – The difference between belief and faith 

    22:57 – Wearing the veil in the Arab world vs the Western world 

    26:23 – Female sexuality and religion 

    32:24 – Understanding the lack of education around sex and bodies 

    35:07 – Different expressions of modesty 

    38:54 – Why Amal chose to stop wearing the headscarf 

    43:25 – About Amal’s book: Bitter and Sweet 

    49:16 – Conclusion  


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  • On today’s episode of the podcast, we were joined by Arielle Zadok. Arielle is an intimacy coordinator, sexologist and founder of The Sexy Directory, an upcoming sex education platform launching in 2025. When she’s not facilitating intimacy on film and television sets, you can find her leading transformative intimacy workshops and speaking about sensuality, sexuality and intimacy at events. Arielle also hosts and produces Birds & Bees Don’t Fck, a show that normalizes how sex education of the past failed us, and how we all managed to get through that. Each week she brings on a comedian or sexpert for these fun, free flowing, educational conversations. 


    Together, Arielle and Tim had a conversation about the role of intimacy coordinators in film and television, the responsibility of media creators to portray sex and intimacy in an authentic way, what makes a great sex scene, and the impact that misinformation from places like pornography has on real sexual interactions.  


    Find Arielle here: https://www.ariellezadok.com/ 

    Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellezadok 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    01:39 – The state of sex ed 

    03:53 – Arielle’s early interest in sex and sexuality 

    08:20 – How Arielle got started as an intimacy coordinator 

    13:59 – The need to portray intimacy in an accurate way 

    17:53 – What does a good sex scene look like?  

    20:12 – Intimacy coordination and kink  

    23:10 – What Fifty Shades of Grey got wrong about kink  

    30:18 – Does intimacy coordination exist in pornography?  

    34:35 – The problem with using porn as a form of sex ed 

    37:00 – Where we should be learning about sex from 

    39:05 – How messages about shame and masturbation impact our sex lives 

    44:13 – Education and The Sexy Directory 

    49:49 – Where to find Arielle  

    50:27 – Conclusion 


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  • On this week’s episode of the podcast, we have a special bonus episode – ten of our top parenting sex ed tips from experts. We’ve spoken with a lot of parenting experts on our podcast over the years and we wanted to put together some of our favourite tips from these conversations. We’ll cover things like how to talk with your kids about consent, masturbation and porn, advice for how you can be the kind of parent your kids feel safe to come to – and why that’s so important – as well as how you can respond, rather than react, when they ask you a tricky question. 


    00:00 – Intro  

    00:34 – Make it normal for your kids to talk to you about what they see online 

    02:07 – Why you don’t want to shame kids for their bodily reactions to sexual content 

    03:10 – Be the go to place for your kids to learn facts and values, rather than the media/porn 

    04:06 – Think about helpful sex conversations you've had in your own life 

    05:27 – Why your tone matters even more than what you say when having sex talks with your kids 

    06:20 – How to talk with kids about masturbation 

    06:59 – How to explain to kids how babies are made 

    09:28 – How to talk with your kids about porn 

    10:50 – How to teach kids about consent 

    12:12 – How to respond rather than react when your child asks you a tricky sex question 

    14:26 – Conclusion  

     

    Our experts include:  


    Cath Hakanson, qualified sexual health nurse, author, speaker and the founder of Sex Ed Rescue. 

    https://sexedrescue.com/ 


    Vanessa Hamilton, sexuality educator and the founder of education business ‘Talking The Talk Healthy Sexuality Education’, with over 25 years of experience as a registered sexual health nurse.  

    https://www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au/ 


    Dr Jane Cherrington, PhD in discursive psychology, with some post-doctoral work around the themes in porn, founder of the Sex in Space Project. 

    https://sexinspace.com/ 


    Justin Hancock, writer/editor of BISH, a trained sexual health trainer, qualified youth worker, and a sex and relationships educator since 1999. 

    https://www.bishuk.com/ 


    Nikki Denholm, director at The Light Project, which aims to equip youth, their whānau and communities to build porn literacy and positively navigate the new porn landscape. 

    https://thelightproject.co.nz/ 


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  • On this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Danielle Broster from the Australian Federal Police. Danielle is a Senior Prevention Officer for their Online Child Safety Team, which she has been a part of for five years. The Australian Federal Police lead an education program called Think U Know, which aims to prevent online child sexual exploitation. Together, Danielle and Tim had a conversation all about sextortion – what it is, who it affects and the warning signs that someone might be a victim, as well as advice for parents on what they can do to help protect their kids against sextortion.  


    TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses topics related to sextortion, online exploitation, and the manipulation of young people. These are sensitive and potentially distressing subjects, so listener discretion is advised. If you find any part of this conversation overwhelming, please reach out to support services if needed. 


    Find Think U Know here: https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/ 

    ACCCE (Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation): https://www.accce.gov.au/ 


    Timestamps 

     

    00:00 – Intro  

    02:33 – How Think U Know started and what they do 

    04:08 – What is sextortion and who does it target?  

    11:07 – Do perpetrators follow through with threats?  

    12:45 – How big is the issue?  

    15:42 – Advice to help prevent sextortion 

    20:30 – What conversations to have at what age  

    22:00 – What are the red flags that suggest someone might be at risk?  

    23:46 – What empowers young people to report sextortion?  

    25:46 – Signs someone might be the victim of sextortion  

    27:58 – Balancing privacy and trust with your child  

    31:05 – What to do if you find out your child is a victim of sextortion 

    34:15 – How the AFP is helping prevent sextortion 

    36:32 – Top tips for both parents and teens  

    38:05 – Where to find more information  

    40:57 – How the tech landscape has changed over time  

    43:57 – Conclusion  


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  • On today’s episode of the podcast, we were thrilled to be joined by the lovely Teri Hofford. Teri is a body image educator, bestselling author, photographer and TedX speaker who helps people unf*ck their beliefs around bodies and business so that they can move closer to their most authentic selves. We were very excited to have a conversation with her today about all things relating to body image – the meaning that we make out of our bodies and where those thoughts come from, how we can reframe negative thoughts about ourselves, what confidence can look like for different people, and why being curious is so important when it comes to shifting the way we think and feel about our bodies.  


    Find Teri here: https://terihofford.com/ 


    Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihofford 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:50 – What Teri does and how she got involved working in this space 

    03:06 – 5 reasons you look bad in photos  

    06:50 – Using photography to explore difficult subjects 

    08:44 – How to change your attitude towards your body 

    11:10 – Treat yourself like you’d treat a friend  

    13:07 – 3 steps to reframing negative body talk  

    16:17 – The impact of asexuality on body image 

    23:55 – Most common myths about body image + confidence  

    27:40 – Teri’s project celebrating bodies as they are  

    30:30 – Body Image Bootcamp: what it’s all about 

    33:34 – Being able to freely exist in your body 

    35:10 – Our bodies are a representation of what we feel about ourselves 

    40:14 – Teri’s message to her younger self  

    42:16 – Why we have to be intentional to reframe our thoughts about our bodies 

    45:02 – You’re not as special as you think you are 

    49:04 – Where to find Teri  

    50:05 - Conclusion 


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  • On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tim had the opportunity to talk with Tina Horn – a writer, educatrix, and media-maker. She is the author of Why Are People Into That?: A Cultural Investigation of Kink (Hachette), a book based on her long-running indie fetish podcast. Tina is the creator/writer of the sci-fi sex-rebel comic book series Safe Sex /SfSx, and the cult detective thriller Deprog; she was also the host/cowriter of the phone sex podcast Operator (Wondery). Her reporting on sexual subcultures has appeared in Rolling Stone, Playboy, Hazlitt, Glamour, Jezebel and elsewhere; she is the author of two other nonfiction books and has contributed to numerous anthologies including We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, which she also coedited. Tina has lectured on adult entertainment politics and queer BDSM identities at universities and community centres all over North America, and works as an on-set consultant for theatre, film, and television including the dominatrix scenes of Pose. She is a LAMBDA Literary Fellow, an AVN nominee, the recipient of two Feminist Porn Awards, and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence.  


    Find Tina here: https://www.instagram.com/tinahornsass/?hl=en 

    Or at her website: https://tinahorn.net/ 


    Timestamps  

    00:00 – Intro 

    01:50 – What is a kink?  

    05:20 – The influence of the internet on our sexual behaviours 

    07:06 – How would you define rough sex? 

    08:49 – Our relationship with obsession 

    14:00 – Connecting to others through sexuality  

    15:59 – How to bring your desires and fantasies to life 

    22:02 – Different kinds of foot fetishes 

    26:50 – Embracing pleasure 

    29:13 – Places we can learn from  

    32:36 – Learning about sex from observation and conversations 

    34:08 – Why are people into that? The cultural investigation of kink.  

    35:30 – Conclusion  


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  • For this episode we were thrilled to be joined by Melody Thomas, the creator and host of The Good Sex Project – a podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them.  


    Together, Melody and Toshi spoke about what she’s learned from her two seasons creating this podcast, how the work has impacted Melody’s own sex life, what she wishes she knew earlier about sex and relationships, and some of the most memorable moments from the conversations she’s had.  


    Check out The Good Sex Project here: https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/the-good-sex-project-podcast/ 


    Timestamps  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:40 – What is The Good Sex Project all about?  

    02:09 – How people have responded to The Good Sex Project 

    03:51 – Melody’s biggest learnings about sex and relationships 

    07:39 – Advice to feel more comfortable talking about sex 

    10:05 – Taboos that still need to be broken down 

    12:59 – Sex advice Melody would give to her younger self  

    14:31 – How you can prioritise your own pleasure 

    17:00 – Communication tips 

    18:47 – Identifying unhealthy relationships 

    20:20 – Why asking questions is so important 

    21:55 – The expectations we take from porn 

    22:57 – How Melody’s sexual experiences have changed over time 

    24:17 – How sex-negative thinking can impact our physical experiences 

    26:33 – Where listeners can tune into The Good Sex Project 

    27:06 – Conclusion 


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  • On the latest episode of the Sex in Space podcast, Toshi had the opportunity to speak with Anil Padavatan, the Health Programs Lead at GATE, (Global Action for Trans Equality), about trans healthcare. Together, they had a conversation about what trans healthcare is, why and how all kinds of people – not just those who are transgender – access services like puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy, they debunked some common myths and misinformation surrounding this topic, and looked at the different ways that families can exist in the world. 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:39 – What is GATE?  

    01:13 – What does it mean to be transgender?  

    02:42 – What is trans healthcare?  

    03:38 – What is gender affirming care?  

    04:48 – Some examples of gender affirming care 

    05:18 – Some reasons a person might access gender affirming care  

    06:09 – Cisgender people also access gender affirming care 

    08:13 – How do puberty blockers work?  

    09:37 – Are puberty blockers reversible?  

    10:41 – When can people use puberty blockers?  

    13:13 – Risks and benefits of puberty blockers 

    16:41 – The reality of medical interventions for young people   

    18:45 – What is hormone replacement therapy and who uses it?  

    21:34 – Being transgender and fertility  

    26:23 – What is gender affirming surgery? 

    27:50 – Who is able to access gender affirming surgery?  

    30:05 – The facts around gender affirming surgery and regret  

    34:25 – Different kinds of families  

    37:42 – Conclusion 

     

    Resources:  

    World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care 8: 

    https://www.wpath.org/soc8 

     

    Guidelines for gender affirming healthcare for gender diverse and transgender children, young people and adults in Aotearoa, New Zealand: 

    https://patha.nz/Guidelines 

     

    Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Gender Affirming Healthcare Guidelines: https://www.sahivsoc.org/Subheader/Index/sahcs-guidelines 

     

    Cornell University Public Policy Research Portal, What does the scholarly research say about the effect of gender transition on transgender well-being?: 

    https://whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-say-about-the-well-being-of-transgender-people/ 

     

    GATE Knowledge Portal: 

    https://gate.ngo/knowledge-portal/ 

     

    Reaffirming Autonomy of Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents: 

    https://gate.ngo/knowledge-portal/publication/reaffirming-autonomy-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-children-and-adolescents/ 

     

    Trans and Intersex Rising Zimbabwe: 

    https://trinrizim.weebly.com/


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  • On this week's episode of the podcast, we were thrilled to be joined by Dr Paula Hall, a sexual and relationship psychotherapist who specialises in helping people affected by sex addiction and porn addiction. Dr Hall has been working as a therapist for 30 years and currently runs the biggest clinic in the UK, and the biggest therapy training programme for compulsive sexual behaviours.  


    Together, Dr Hall and Toshi spoke about identifying problematic porn use, advice for anyone who thinks that their porn consumption might be an issue, the impact that compulsive porn use has on partners and how they can access support of their own, why being anti-porn is not the solution and why compulsive porn use is the symptom of a bigger issue.  


    Dr Hall is the author of several books including Understanding & Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction, Sex Addiction: The Partner’s Perspective, Confronting Porn, and Sex Addiction: A Guide for Couples. Dr Hall has also peer reviewed a number of papers.  


    Watch her TED Talk on sex addiction here: https://youtu.be/-Qf2e3XZ8Tw?si=8VpOEgOynjCgDxjU 

    Learn more about the Laurel Centre: https://thelaurelcentre.co.uk/ 

    Find more info about Pivotal Recovery here: https://www.pivotalrecovery.org/ 

    Check out our book, 'How to talk with your kids about porn: https://www.sexinspace.com/book-2

     

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:40 – Dr Hall’s background + work  

    03:41 – Porn addiction vs compulsive porn use 

    06:02 – When is someone’s porn use problematic?  

    08:31 – Advice if you think your porn use might be an issue 

    10:33 – How shame gets in the way of people seeking help 

    12:45 – Why you need to work out what healthy sexuality means for you  

    14:36 – The impact of compulsive porn use on partners 

    16:55 – Support for partners of someone with compulsive porn use  

    18:43 – Dr Hall’s message for parents  

    24:06 – Why being anti-porn is not a solution 

    27:44 – The issue with trying to block pornography 

    29:28 – How moral debates can get in the way of helping people 

    33:18 – Compulsive porn use is the symptom of a bigger issue 

    35:52 – How the brain changes when a behaviour shifts from being recreational to compulsive  

    38:22 – One thing Dr. Hall wants you to take away from this podcast 

    39:31 – About Pivotal Recovery 

    40:43 - Conclusion 


    Software mentioned by Dr Hall -

    Canopy: https://canopy.us/

    Qustodio: https://www.qustodio.com/en/

    Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/


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  • Tim was joined by Catherine Carr for this episode – Catherine is producer of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series 'About The Boys.' This insightful five-part series takes a deep dive into the lives of teenage boys in the UK, exploring their challenges, fears, and hopes in a world that's rapidly changing. The show has been praised for its honest and raw portrayal of boys' experiences, offering a platform for their voices to be heard. Catherine, who is also a mother of boys, brings a unique and empathetic perspective to the series, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the lives of young men today. 


    Listen to ‘About the Boys’ here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001yshm/episodes/player 

    Freddie Feltham, mentioned in the podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/jan/06/im-andrew-tates-audience-and-i-know-why-he-appeals-to-young-men 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    01:26 – Catherine’s background  

    03:26 – What ‘About the Boys’ is all about 

    06:14 – The two stories that kicked off the project 

    11:37 – How Catherine put the series together 

    12:47 – Societal perceptions of young boys 

    16:29 – Letting the boys tell their story 

    18:30 – The impact of social media on boys 

    21:03 – Problematic male influencers 

    24:51 – The gaps in education for young people 

    29:00 – Where young people are learning from  

    31:45 – Tips for talking with kids about sexuality and relationships 

    33:17 – The spaces boys inhabit: real and online 

    37:41 – The importance of honest conversations 

    40:41 – Ending on a note of optimism 

    41:27 – Will there be an ‘About the Girls’?  

    43:10 – Conclusion  


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  • Toshi spoke with Verity Johnson, also known as Miss Vee, who MC’s for Men of Steel, New Zealand’s only male strip club. Toshi and Verity had a conversation about what audience members can expect from a night at Men of Steel, Verity’s advice for anyone thinking of going but who might be a little nervous, as well as what she’s learned about female sexuality in New Zealand from working at Men of Steel – including the differences between different generations of women and their attitudes towards sexuality, and tips for becoming less apologetic about your sexuality and desires as a female.  


    Check out Men of Steel here: https://www.menofsteel.co.nz/ 

    Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubmenofsteel/?hl=en 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    00:40 – What is Men of Steel?  

    02:35 – How people respond to the experience 

    03:48 – What does a typical night look like at Men of Steel?  

    06:55 – Who goes to this male strip club?  

    09:25 – Female sexuality in New Zealand 

    13:07 – What to know if you feel nervous about going to Men of Steel 

    15:00 – What Miss Vee wishes people knew about Men of Steel 

    16:58 – Views around male stripping over the past 25 years 

    18:54 – Different generational attitudes towards sex 

    22:16 – Advice on embracing your sexuality  

    23:54 – Listen to this if you’re thinking about coming to Men of Steel 

    24:28 – Ticket info  

    24:42 – Conclusion  


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  • For this episode, Toshi was joined by Kate Barnhart from New Alternatives NYC, a multi-service drop-in centre for LGBT homeless youth and young adults in New York City. They provide a range of services, everything from food, court advocacy, school supplies and supportive counselling. Together, Kate and Toshi spoke about the work that New Alternatives does, and why it’s so important.  


    Find New Alternatives NYC here: https://www.newalternativesnyc.org/ 

     

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro 

    00:30 – Why LGBTQ+ youth are more at risk of being homeless  

    01:56 – What services does New Alternatives NYC offer?  

    03:31 – Meeting mental health needs 

    05:28 – How LGBTQ+ youth respond to the services offered by New Alternatives 

    06:04 – Memorable moments working at New Alternatives 

    08:43 – Who volunteers at New Alternatives 

    10:12 – Why Kate founded New Alternatives 

    11:42 – What Kate’s learned from working here 

    12:42 – Why this job is like solving a puzzle  

    13:24 – How listeners can support New Alternatives NYC  


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  • Sex in Space is a weekly podcast where we have open-minded conversations, delving into sex across all its infinite dimensions. Stories and voices from all genders, ages, relationships, life stages, ethnicities, walks of life, professions and ways of being in the universe.


    Available everywhere extraordinary podcasts are found. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!


    Check out the full podcast episodes mentioned in the trailer:

    Dr Laurie Mintz / Satisfying sex lives: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/26-laurie-mintz-satisfying-sex-lives/id1554815508?i=1000622992065

    Vanessa Hamilton / Sex ed for parents: top tips for tricky talks: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/38-vanessa-hamilton-sex-ed-for-parents-top-tips-for/id1554815508?i=1000633155903

    Dr Jane Cherrington / How to talk with your kids about porn: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/43-dr-jane-cherrington-how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-porn/id1554815508?i=1000641628876

    Morgana O'Reilly / Let's talk bodies: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/30-morgana-oreilly-lets-talk-bodies/id1554815508?i=1000626751039

    Michelle Hardenbrook / Owning the OnlyFans side-hustle: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/23-michelle-hardenbrook-owning-the-onlyfans-side-hustle/id1554815508?i=1000613465077

    Shaneel Lal / Banning conversion therapy in NZ: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/37-shaneel-lal-banning-conversion-therapy-in-nz/id1554815508?i=1000632494766

    Alex Layendecker / Sex in space: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/69-dr-alex-layendecker-sex-in-space/id1554815508?i=1000663034331



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  • Toshi was joined by the wonderful Susan Bratton for today’s episode. Susan is an intimacy expert to millions, who is known as an ‘orgasmanaut’ and is an advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She's created a whole bunch of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love, and is the bestselling author and publisher of an incredible 44 books. 


    In this episode, Toshi and Susan spoke about why sex is a lifelong skill, the different kinds of orgasms the human body can experience, why bedroom communication skills are so important and how to get better at them, Susan’s top tips for having a great sex life, how to figure out your relationship values, and how to use erotic playdates to add variety to your sex life. 


    Find more of Susan here: https://susanbratton.com/ 

    Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton 


    Timestamps:  

    00:00 – Intro  

    01:20 – Susan the ‘orgasmanaut’ 

    02:08 – What is an extended orgasm?  

    04:15 – What is an expanded orgasm?  

    06:07 – Susan’s experience with orgasms  

    07:43 – Susan's sex advice for younger people  

    11:00 – Matriarchal perspectives on sex   

    12:00 – Understanding pleasure and the female body 

    12:53 – The three ‘prongs’ to great sex  

    14:30 – The important thing to do to have a great sex life 

    16:21 – The sexual soulmate pact  

    21:03 – Working out what you want in bed  

    22:55 – How to communicate what you want with a partner 

    26:45 – Sharing favourite frames after you make love  

    28:51 – Figuring out your relationship values  

    32:55 – Using erotic playdates to add variety to your sex life  

    36:01 – Summary and conclusion 


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  • In this episode, Tim had the opportunity to talk with William Moore, founder of the AdvancedYOU clinic, and developer of PhalloFILL Male Girth Enhancement. They spoke about all things penis girth enhancement, from the reasons people seek this help and treatment, to the processes of the procedure, the effects and benefits, the impacts of pornography on male body image, and the future of biohacking your health.  


    Learn more about PhalloFILL: https://phallofill.com/ 

    Find more about William here: https://advanced-you.com/ 


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