Chronic Sex Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe podcast about how chronic illnesses affect self-love, self-care, relationships, sexuality, and sex.
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Episodes
Election Reminders
November 03, 2020 17:06 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MBhttps://www.bonappetit.com/story/calming-election-anxiety https://drsarahallen.com/7-ways-to-calm/ https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques Transcript: https://www.chronicsex.org/2020/11/election-reminders
Tony Robinson and how white folx can do better
June 10, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBAll links and a rough transcript are up at https://spookysconnie.podbean.com/e/s2e3-tony-robinson/
Podcast & Life Update
August 26, 2019 00:17 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBI'm baaaackkk! Well, almost. Here's a little update on what my life has been like lately. Transcript at https://www.chronicsex.org/2019/08/podcast-back-soon
S3E2: Dr. Ginevra Liptan
April 01, 2019 22:49 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, I speak with author, doctor, and fibro friend Dr. Ginevra Liptan. Together, we talk about the pain of fibro, pain management, Frida Kahlo, and how to get Lady Gaga to fund an institute or organization to study fibro - #GagaForFibro? Transcript and links up at https://www.chronicsex.org/2019/04/ginevra-pod/
S3E1: Dr. Lee Phillips
March 02, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBYesterday, I spoke with Dr. Lee Phillips. He's a licensed social worker and sex therapist currently working on a book called 'Sex and Love When You Are Sick' (which I am SO EXCITED ABOUT). You can keep up with Dr. Phillips below: Site: www.drleephillips.com IG: instagram.com/drleephillips FB: facebook.com/drleephillips If you're looking for a transcript, head over to https://www.chronicsex.org/2019/03/drphillips/ If you heard the first part of the episode and want to help me out a bit, her...
S2E14 Mari of Sick Sad World
October 18, 2018 00:44 - 1 hour - 62 MBToday, I'm talking with Mari. They are a writer, podcaster, and model living in Toronto. We talk about their spooky podcast, Sick Sad World, and how it got started. Like all great conversations, we touch on languages, colonialism, bullying, and the hope we both have in the younger generation. Transcription (and expanded show notes) available at https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/10/s2e14-mari/. Mari's site: https://indivisiblewriting.com Mari's piece on callout culture: https://wearyourvoicema...
S2E13: Galia of Cerebral Sexuality
October 04, 2018 15:37 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBToday, I'm talking with Galia - a sexual behaviorist and communication coach. Cerebral Sexuality: https://cerebral-sexuality.com/ Follow Galia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexCerebral Sexual Behaviorism and Consent with Intellectual Disability: https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/09/sexual-behaviorist-id/ Kate Kenfield's Tea and Empathy cards: https://www.teaandempathy.org/ Kate's running a Kickstarter currently, too: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katekenfield/tea-and-empathy-feelin...
S2E12: The Problem With Woodhull and Tantus
September 20, 2018 15:38 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB*TW discussion of sterilization, and mentions of rape and incest* Today, I’m rambling about the Woodhull Foundation and Tantus – and how they’ve messed up big time. PS the sound gets crappy. I'm not sure why, but I'm going to look at a new mic today. Sorry! Twitter moment: https://twitter.com/i/moments/1037664137189490688 Thread one: https://twitter.com/ChronicSexChat/status/1036664133075324930 Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hoWquqfZYKHeNZpiYAa5ruclyYIVDAcBKeJmAXQ3jHM...
S2E11: Amy of Coffee And Kink
September 06, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBToday, I’m joined by my friend Amy. She writes at coffeeandkink.me. You can find her cute merch at http://coffeeandkink.me/merchandise-shop/ and her Patreon at patreon.com/coffeeandkink. Please check below for other links to check out on her site. Transcript: https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/09/s2e11-amy-of-coffee-and-kink/ The disabled kinkster guest piece we discussed: http://coffeeandkink.me/2018/03/28/disabled-kinkster-pippin-strange/ Amy’s Smutathon: http://coffeeandkink.me/2018/06/2...
S2E10: Freddie Mercury, HIV/AIDS, and the Straightwashing of Queer Icons
May 17, 2018 13:43 - 1 hour - 71 MBThe trailer for the new Freddie Mercury biopic came out and I'm pissed - there's no mention of his HIV/AIDS or his queerness. Let's talk more about Freddie's REAL life and how it weaves into the HIV/AIDS crisis. (TW death, queer erasure, queermisia) https://www.them.us/story/stop-straight-washing-freddie-mercury https://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Love-Legacy-Freddie-Mercury/dp/1681881888 https://surviveaplague.com/ https://www.truecrimeobsessed.com/single-post/2018/03/13/36-How-To-Survive-A-Pla...
S2E9: It's Arthritis Awareness Month!
May 03, 2018 13:42 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBTW: Medications, death, grieving, and I cry for like ten minutes. Yay? I’ve talked a lot about arthritis. For nearly the last decade, it’s the bulk of the work I’ve done. On my other site, notstandingstillsdisease.com, I’ve worked on not only talking about my own health but how we can improve healthcare systems. Today, though, let’s stick to arthritis facts since May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go listen to Wine & Crime to cheer my sobbing ass up. Arth...
S2E8: O.School, SESTA-FOSTA, and So Much More
April 19, 2018 14:10 - 1 hour - 65 MBContent note for mentions of suicide, sexual violence First, I discuss O.School and why a lot of us are leaving it or were forced out - they don't actually support sex workers. On that same note, some terrible bills have recently been signed or are on their way like SB1204 in California and the combo of SESTA and FOSTA. Bottom line? Sex work is real work, and it needs a goddamn safe space. Unlike some politicians believe, sex work and trafficking are not one and the same. Check out #LUOF...
S2E7: Don't Light It Up Blue
April 02, 2018 20:52 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week, I'm talking about why Autism $peaks is shit and who you should support instead. Don't forget to enter the SYLK lube giveaway! https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/03/enter-sylk-giveaway/ Links from the epi: #HowToPissOffDisabled People: https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23howtopissoffdisabledpeople&src=typd #ActuallyAutistic: https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23actuallyautistic Judge Rotenberg Center: https://autistichoya.net/judge-rotenber...
S2E6: Isabelle and Uterus Owner's Pain
March 22, 2018 15:20 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBEndometriosis is an incredibly painful condition where the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It's vastly underdiagnosed, undertreated, and assumed to just be 'bad' period pain. This can cause excessive bleeding, pain with bathrooming, pain with sex, and much, much more. Endo affects approximately 176 million people worldwide. Today I'm talking with Isabelle Lauren - a blogger, writer of erotica and sex toy reviewer. She believes in better sex education for everyone. You can hear...
S2E5: Upcoming Events
March 06, 2018 00:57 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSuper short epi this week, complete with my sister calling me at the end and my midi My Little Pony ringtone :D Are you in Toronto? Come hang out with me this Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, at Good For Her! Make sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChronicallySexy/events/ for updated events - and visit Kinkly's page to hear my answers to the Sex Blogger of the Month questions: https://www.kinkly.com/sex-blogger-of-the-month-kirsten-of-chronic-sex/2/17103.
S2E4: The ADA and HR 620
February 20, 2018 15:04 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week, we're talking a very brief history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the fucking HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. Lots of cursing. Much anger. Very wow. Show notes and a rough transcript can be found at https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/02/s2e4-ada-hr-620. BTW Drunk History totally did the 504 Protests tonight! Check that out at the link above or https://youtu.be/kzgpPsAQdjQ. They do a much better job than my glossing-over-it-while-sober-at-8AM ass did.
S2E3: My #MeToo Story
February 08, 2018 16:44 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBTW: abuse, sexual harassment, consent violations, #MeToo This week, I share my #MeToo story - and how it involves patient communities, a world-renowned university, and some bullshit. Links to support the Clexacon crew (but hurry - the shirt sales end this weekend!!!): Tee shirt https://www.bonfire.com/accessibilitymatters-rainbow/ GFM https://www.gofundme.com/help-us-get-to-clexacon Events link https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChronicallySexy/events/ Playground conference http://playgroundco...
Passion by Kait with Kait Scalisi
January 24, 2018 22:43 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBToday, I'm talking with my chronically fabulous twin, Kait Scalisi! You can find her at PassionbyKait.com, facebook.com/PassionbyKait, twitter.com/passionbykait, and instagram.com/passionbykait. Make sure to stop by passionbykait.com/speaking-events to snag a ticket to the amazing workshop mentioned in the episode happening on February 1st in NYC. All music in the episode was from Poddington Bear. You can support the show at patreon.com/chronicsex or visit chronicsex.org/support to learn how...
S2E1: I'm Back!
January 18, 2018 18:38 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's been nearly a year since the podcast disappeared - but I'm back! Come hear about what I've been up to, what I think about the #MeToo movement, and more.
Episode 9 - Lene
February 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis week, I talk with photographer, writer/author, and general badass: Lene Andersen. As you will hear, she is one of the reasons that Chronic Sex started. She is a wonderful advocate, activist, and pal. Keep in mind that this episode was recorded over the summer of 2016. That said, we mention a contest for SYLK that has since run and ended. You can find links for Lene below: Real RA: It’s Not Just About the Jar: http://theseatedview.blogspot.com/2012/01/real-ra-its-not-just-about-jar.html ...
Episode 8: Niko
February 16, 2017 18:54 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBToday is the Day Without Immigrants. You can learn more about the movement at: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/16/515555428/a-day-without-immigrants-promises-a-national-strike-thursday Niko and I talk a lot about empathy. Below are some great resources for empathy work: Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Brené Brown on Boundaries, Empathy, and Compassion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NxB6c6d39A Tea & Empathy with Kate McCombs: https://...
Episode 7 - Elise
February 11, 2017 17:38 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBChronic Sex is back! This week, I’m speaking with Elise Carr. Elise is a coach, mystic, tantra practitioner, model, writer, speaker, and artist. Her work focuses mainly on sexual and spiritual empowerment, well-being, intimacy, and love. She runs a site called Stella Muse which is AMAZING. Keep in mind that our conversation is from back in August (?!) because of some delays I’ve experienced due to health issues. Her debut novel, Runway, is coming out soon: http://www.stellamuse.com/runway/....
Episode 6: Kira Lynne
December 11, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB***Please make sure to help fund us! https://ifundwomen.com/projects/chronic-sex*** If you’re in the Portland, Oregon area, come join us for Tea & Empathy at 6 pm on Dec 14! https://www.facebook.com/events/1655049714793266/ Today, I talk to Kira Lynne – a life coach, registered professional counsellor, and psychotherapist in Canada. She deals with chronic illnesses herself and this is part of what pushes her in her work to help others. Reid Mihalko’s Say What’s Not Being Said: Reid’s Formula...
Episode 4: We Will Fight
November 20, 2016 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB***Please note that I am still looking for someone to help with transcription. I cannot currently afford to pay anyone, but would love to provide volunteer hours to anyone 18+ who may need it.*** The transcription of this episode is up at https://www.chronicsex.org/2016/11/podcast-epi4-we-will-fight/ (Thank you @AutumnAWise!) While I was originally planning on sharing an interview with the amazing Tambre Leighn this week, I needed to talk election. Trigger warnings in this episode include: s...
Episode 3: DJ D-REK
November 10, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis week, we are talking with DJ D-REK AKA Derek Canas. Derek had a heart condition as a child and received blood transfusions at three months old while getting treatment for that. However, this was before HIV/AIDS screening in blood transfusions. Derek became HIV positive. He wouldn't receive a diagnosis until over a decade later. Today, we talk with him to learn more about his story and what he does to help others with HIV and AIDS. Derek started the #EndTheStigma campaign. To learn more a...
Episode 5 - Tambre Leighn
November 09, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB**Please remember that we are looking for volunteers to transcribe episodes for full accessibility** Tambre Leighn is a life coach who focuses on how to help cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their loved ones live their best lives possible. You can find her at http://wellbeyondordinary.com/ or http://www.wellbeyondthis.com/.
Episode 2: Chelsea
November 04, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB***PLEASE NOTE WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTIONS: this episode is delayed because I was trying to transcribe for accessibility, but I needed to just get it up and get it over it. If you want to volunteer your time, please email me at [email protected]*** Potential triggers in this episode: discussion of BDSM/kink, injections, teen pregnancy, sexual education, childhood abuse/neglect, sexual abuse/assault/molestation, ableism from loved ones and others. This is the...
Chronic Sex: Episode 1
June 13, 2016 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis is the inaugural episode of the Chronic Sex podcast. This podcast will feature issues related to self-love, self-care, relationships, and sex with chronic illness and disabilities. Our weekly chat is on Twitter every Thursday at 7 pm using the tag #chronicsex. Please support us on Patreon at patreon.com/kirstenisthecoolest. Website: http://www.chronicsex.org/ Twitter & Instagram: @chronicsexchat Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChronicallySexy Kirsten's blog: notstandingstillsdisease....