It's So Hard
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSex worker Tess Louise and social worker Jenn Brown discuss a range of political issues.
Our first 100 episodes focused primarily on sex work as an industry and movement. And these days, Tess explores intersecting issues like disability and trans rights.
Although Jenn has taken a step back from recording, you'll hear from her in an upcoming episode. And Tess continues to record season 3.
Contains explicit descriptions.
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110. Trans Rights and The Law feat. V and Joni Boyd: "What laws could be passed to make things better for trans people?"
February 02, 2024 15:21 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB"I'd say the biggest problem faced by the queer community in this country is homelessness..." -Joni Boyd On 10th January 2024, Misty Farquhar from Rainbow Futures WA dropped an opinion piece in The West Australian about state Labor’s commitments to enact change for the local LGBTQIA+ community, which are yet to be fulfilled. Misty Farquhar's article: Labor all talk, little action in protecting LGBTIQA+ community In their article, Farquhar discusses the following issues that need amen...
110. Trans Rights and The Law feat. V and Joni Boyd: "What laws could be passed to make things better?"
February 02, 2024 15:21 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB"I'd say the biggest problem faced by the queer community in this country is homelessness..." -Joni Boyd On 10th January 2024, Misty Farquhar from Rainbow Futures WA dropped an opinion piece in The West Australian about state Labor’s commitments to enact change for the local LGBTQIA+ community, which are yet to be fulfilled. Misty Farquhar's article: Labor all talk, little action in protecting LGBTIQA+ community In their article, Farquhar discusses the following issues that need amen...
109. The Angry Episode (re-released) part 1
December 17, 2023 13:58 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MB"Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers..." This episode was initially released on 16/12/2021. Mentions: Jasmin Raat Ki Raani - @currypawrn on Instagram Spotify: "Migrant Sex Workers of Colour: We Are Here To Take Up Space" on Race Matters podcast Listen online: "Migrant Sex Workers of Colour: We Are Here To Take Up Space" on Race Matters podcast Jordon Steele-John - @jordonsteelejohn on Instagram Contains explicit descriptions. It's So Hard is produce...
108. Everyday Transphobia feat. V and Joni Boyd: "It's a lot of emotional labour..."
October 22, 2023 15:28 - 42 minutes - 26.8 MB"I find myself being very cautious when it comes to other people's expectations - especially uncommunicated expectations - of what they want from me as a trans sex worker." -V Follow on Instagram - V @puppygirlfemboy, Joni Boyd @checkout_chick463 Contains explicit descriptions. Mentions - Decrim WA and Indymedia It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise® Instagram - @softermedia Website - itssohard.info S3:E108
107. South Australia's Sex Work Laws feat. Sasha Sinns: "The Nordic Model doesn't protect anyone..."
October 15, 2023 06:16 - 41 minutes - 26.5 MBSasha Sinns has worked as a full-service sex worker under a range of legal models. She joins Tess for a chat about a Bill that was recently introduced by opposition leader Nicola Centofanti. This Bill proposes a Nordic model of criminalisation in South Australia. Action Steps: Follow @sashasinnsaus, @sinsouthaustralia, and @scarlet_alliance Sign the petition to block this Bill Contact an MP in SA and let them know that The Nordic Model would be even less safe than the current crimina...
106. Being Trans in this Economy feat. V and Joni Boyd: "She was fired on the spot..."
August 02, 2023 12:32 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MB"We're both facing looking for work as out trans women now, and that's something that neither of us have dealt with before." -Joni Boyd Follow on Instagram - V @puppygirlfemboy, Joni Boyd @checkout_chick463, Contains explicit descriptions. Mentions - Decrim WA and Indymedia It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise® Instagram - @softermedia Website - itssohard.info S3:E106
105. Sex Work and Disability feat. Lua and Mercy: "I have to hide what I do from my medical team..."
June 03, 2023 06:24 - 52 minutes - 37.5 MB"I think, unequivocally, in my opinion, that eugenics, ableism, the whorearchy, and decriminalisation are in an intrinsic ecology. Disabled rights are sex workers' rights. Sex workers' rights are disability rights. It is all interconnected..." -Lua Follow on Instagram for updates - @littlelua.s @mxtress.mercy @smutclubfilmfest Contains explicit descriptions. Mentions - Sex and Disability Zine, Smut Club Film Festival, Touching Base It's So Hard is produced by - Jenn and Tess Louise® ...
104. Neurodiversity and Trauma feat. Lua and Mercy: "Let me have my headphones..."
May 28, 2023 12:16 - 39 minutes - 29.4 MBLua and Mercy chat about neurodiversity and late ADHD/autism diagnoses. Lua touches on the grief of wishing they knew sooner and Mercy shares how their relationship with masking shifted over time. We'll continue this conversation in episode 105 by exploring the intersection between sex work and disability. Follow on Instagram for updates - @littlelua.s @mxtress.mercy @smutclubfilmfest Contains explicit descriptions. Mentions - Smut Club Film Festival It's So Hard is produced by - J...
103. Child Sexual Abuse: "No shade on white vans..."
May 20, 2023 11:27 - 38 minutes - 30.1 MBBefore we peel back the layers of Child Sexual Abuse, what exactly is CSA? What did it mean for Jenn? And how does it still impact her life? Lifeline 13 11 14 13YARN (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander folks) 13 92 76 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Bravehearts 1800 627 393 @braveheartsprotectkids Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380 @blueknotfoundation SAMSN 1800 472 676 @samsn_aus The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse @NCACSA Lo...
102. Sex Work and The Law feat. Ariela Moscowitz and Isidoro Rodriguez: "Why are we policing sex?"
April 22, 2023 03:30 - 59 minutes - 50.7 MBAriela Moscowitz and Isidoro Rodriguez discuss the definition of sex work, who enters the industry, and the power of stigmas. Ariela unpacks the 4 legal models that govern sex workers all over the world: criminalisation, legalisation, the Nordic model, and decriminalisation. Ariela is the Director of Communications for Decriminalize Sex Work, an organisation pursuing a state-by-state strategy to end the prohibition of consensual sex work in the United States. Isidoro Rodriguez is a crimi...
101. Welcome to Season 3: "Have you heard of Shirley Finn?"
April 10, 2023 11:19 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBTess gives an overview of Shirley Finn’s story. We discuss Shirley’s pressures and motivations, including but not limited to sex work. It was beyond the scope of this episode to track Shirley’s interactions with individual detectives and politicians. However, it is worth exploring. See links below. Contains explicit violent descriptions. Mentions - Decrim QLD Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info S3:E101 00:04:20 – 00:07:57: Perth society, especially in late 1800...
100. Where to Next? "I felt that we were making the mistake of overfocusing on sex work..."
March 08, 2023 03:24 - 30 minutes - 30.4 MBAs season 2 comes to a close, we explore the essential - but fragile - relationships between sex work representation, confidentiality, and intersectionality. We also discuss the future of It's So Hard. Contains explicit sexual descriptions. Mentions - Progressive Therapeutic Collective, Isidoro Rodriguez, Joni Boyd, and Decrim WA Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info Music - "No Justice", The Empress 2021 by Lil Hoe S2:E100
99. Reflections on It's So Hard: "Your relationship with the podcast is different from mine..."
February 22, 2023 16:22 - 42 minutes - 30.1 MBLil Hoe asked, "What are you most grateful for that has come out of starting a podcast together?" Contains explicit sexual descriptions. Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info Music - "No Justice", The Empress 2021 by Lil Hoe S2:E99
98. Boundary Queen: "So I got in a fight with a surgeon..."
February 03, 2023 23:11 - 34 minutes - 27 MBAfter a stressful run-in with the medical system as a fat person, Jenn chats about self-advocacy and moving through her freeze/fawn responses. Contains explicit sexual descriptions. Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info Music - "No Justice", The Empress 2021 by Lil Hoe S2:E98
97. The Death of George Pell: "He would trample on victims..."
January 23, 2023 02:36 - 32 minutes - 23 MBIt's fair to say we've both had a bit on and we've got a bit to say in ep 97 of It's So Hard, a podcast about the sex industry and other sexy things... Jenn and Tess discuss the death of George Pell and it's impact across victim-survivor communities. Jenn shares her recent learning about advocacy and direct action, and a little activist experiment she took part in in response to the media frenzy over Pell. If you want to connect in with CSA victim-survivor communities, check out the fol...
96. New Year's Non-Resolutions: "Life is SO changeable!"
January 06, 2023 03:25 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBWe're into 2023 for ep 96 of It's So Hard, a podcast about the sex industry and other sexy things. Jenn and Tess chat about all things "resolutions", and how we're both embracing the chaos of life and trying to be okay with things that are unresolved! Jenn also shares a family rant and we shout out everyone who has been facing challenges this holiday period. For more tips from Jenn about managing during the holidays, head over to patreon.com/itssohard. Content warning: NSFW, contains ex...
95. Consent Thought Experiments: "What would Jenn do?"
December 26, 2022 00:51 - 35 minutes - 25.2 MBWe get creative for ep 95 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry... and other sexy things. After our discussion last week about sex education in schools and the importance of modelling balanced conversations about sex, Tess got inspired. She created a thought scenario game called What Would Jenn Do? Enjoy the discussions about consent and boundaries and do tell us... what would you do? Content warning: NSFW, contains explicit sexual descriptions and some nau...
94. Sex Education in Schools: "What's your perspective on dry-humping?"
December 15, 2022 23:24 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBLet's talk about sex, baby! Welcome to an educational and empassioned ep 94 of It's So Hard, a podcast about the sex industry and other sexy things. This week, Jenn and Tess discuss sex and relationship education from a few different angles. They recount their own experiences, and Jenn shares a recent encounter with the classroom content in a religious school - fair warning, it's not great... Jenn and Tess also talk over some of the findings of the most recent National Survey of Australian...
93. Behind the Lehrmann Trial: "This is a systems issue..."
December 05, 2022 03:37 - 25 minutes - 18.7 MBWe're chatting current events and change in ep 93 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry and other sexy things. Recorded on Friday the 2nd of December in the wake of a signficant national news story, Jenn and Tess talk about some of the legislative and procedural barriers that victim-survivors of rape, sexual and relational violence face when trying to report their experiences and see their complaints through the courts. These barriers impact the safety and we...
92. Decrim Abortion in WA: "We would also like it to be more accessible..."
November 28, 2022 03:10 - 28 minutes - 24 MBWe have a slight ASMR tinge to ep 92 of It's So Hard, a podcast about sex, relationships, the sex industry, mental health and other life stuff! Jenn is out of hospital and provides a mental health update while also trying to be discreet in a local library... quite a task! We also discuss the current legal system as it relates to abortion in Western Australia. The government has released an online survey about potential policy changes. We chat about our motivations for participating in the...
91. Personas, Talk Jobs and Men's Mental Health feat. Lena Van Hale: "It's not our battle..."
November 04, 2022 08:57 - 45 minutes - 34.8 MBWelcome to ep 91 of It's So Hard, a podcast where a civvy and a SWer chat about life in and around the sex industry. We welcome back SWer advocate and manager of Magenta, Lena Van Hale to chat about navigating performance and personas at work, the unique and often unrecognised labour of talk bookings and the complexities of duty of care boundaries for clients facing mental health battles. Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn...
90. Police Sexual Misconduct feat. Isidoro Rodriguez: "The culture is so insidious..."
October 26, 2022 03:58 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWelcome to ep 90 of It's So Hard, a podcast about the sex industry and other sexy things. This week, Tess chats with Isidoro Rodriguez, criminal justice journalist and deputy editor for The Crime Report and host of The Crime Report podcast. We cover Izzy's discussion with Ariela Moscowitz from Decriminalize Sex Work about the worldwide decrim movement, the complicated relationship between sex workers and the media, and we begin unpacking police sexual misconduct. Jenn was unable to make it...
89. Sex Work and Art feat. Lil Hoe: "I had a booking with a really good rapper..."
October 19, 2022 07:57 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBLil Hoe is a full-service sex worker and rapper. She chats about her creative process, the threat of being outed in Queensland, and the challenges sex workers face when collaborating with non-sex workers. Contains explicit sexual descriptions. Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info Music - "No Justice", The Empress 2021 by Lil Hoe
88. Squirting on Command feat. Little Red: "So I was going through my slut phase..."
October 12, 2022 09:59 - 47 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to Ep 88 of It's So Hard, a podcast about sex work and other sexy things. We're excited to welcome back fellow ex-churchie and FSSW Little Red! We raise the question of whether we are "ourselves" at work. We chat about various relationships with fantasies, including Tess's 10-yr fantasy-plan. Little Red chats about how much one should jam into an hour-long booking. And of course, how she discovered squirting... So if you're into PSE services with some armchair philosophy on the s...
86. Going Private Part 2 feat. Juno: "I believe that we create experiences..."
September 08, 2022 11:20 - 47 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome to part 2 of our chat with the fantastic Juno about going private for ep 86 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Tess, Jenn and Juno enjoy some drinks and snacks while chatting about Juno's experience of moving from brothel to private work. Tess and Juno groan over the unique challenge of writing marketing bios, the process of developing and evolving service lists and preferences and why balcony sex might not be on Juno's to-do list any time soon! ...
85. The Whorearchy Part 2: "It's like being tourist in a different class..."
September 03, 2022 11:58 - 50 minutes - 38.6 MBWelcome to part 2 of our group chat about the whorearchy for ep 85 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We welcome back Pro Domme Liv, Jenn's mum Pet, poet and proud transwoman Joni and pole dancer Lacey to finish off our group discussion about whorephobia. We chat about gender expectations, constructions of class and the pressure to educate or entertain. Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn ...
84. Whistleblowing feat. Vivienne Harlow: "Shall we call this brothel owner Cruella?"
August 25, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBSex worker Vivienne Harlow opens up about her bad experience at a brothel. She chats about mpox, revenge porn, and stealthing. Sex workers need to access working rights, and here's why. Contains explicit sexual descriptions. Hosts - Jenn and Tess Louise® Website - itssohard.info Music - "No Justice", The Empress 2021 by Lil Hoe S2:E84
83. Casual Sex Experts feat. Georgie Wolf: "We had a 2-hour fuckathon!"
August 17, 2022 09:35 - 54 minutes - 35.7 MBWe’re excited to welcome back Georgie Wolf to It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Tess, Georgie and Jenn chat about the need for better s^x ed, the expertise that SWers bring to their bookings and the power of eroticism. We also cover doubles, couples and why f^cking in pleasers is a serious task! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: "No Justice" by Lil Hoe (@the....
82. Productivity and a Psych Ward: "Just buy the dildo!"
August 12, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe're coming to you from somewhere a little different this week on It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. This week, we cover mental health, changing meds, productivity and why capitalism totally sucks! We also discuss curious civvies, the various circumstances that can bring people into the industry, and Jenn gives an update from within the walls of her mental health facility! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humo...
81. Brothel and Parlour Work feat. Lil Hoe: "Life is a brothel!"
August 01, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 38 MBWe're so excited that we're a day early for ep 81 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We're joined by FSSW, rapper and all round fantastic human Lil Hoe. We chat about structures and experiences of brothel and parlour work across different Australian states, how the structures of society impact brothels and why the answer is more rights for all! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess ...
80. HepatitisWA feat. Donna and Ali: "You don't have to get off the gear to receive treatment..."
July 28, 2022 05:11 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIt's World Hepatitis Day and we want to mark it for ep 80 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We were so lucky to be hosted by HepatitisWA to chat with Donna and Ali about fighting BBV stigma, busting myths about hepatitis and breaking down health system barriers for streed-based and imprisoned folks. We also learn about the fantastic work that the Deen Clinic does as a highly accessible and supportive health service for some of the most marginalised po...
79. The Whorearchy Part 1: "What you earn and how you work impacts the amount of whorephobia you face..."
July 21, 2022 04:15 - 57 minutes - 44.4 MBIt's a group session for ep 79 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry! Tess and Jenn are joined by Pro Domme Liv, Jenn's mum Pet, spoken word poet and proud trans woman Joni and pole dancer Lacey (and 4-6 pets!) to chat about whorephobia, patriachy, women's place and the way the Whorearchy is embedded in all of our lives. Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: Aussen...
78. Bowling Through feat. Easygreens: "If it's just you and your BFF Becky, that's not feminism babe!"
July 16, 2022 04:41 - 53 minutes - 40.4 MBWe go from tramp stamp to full rant real quick in ep 78 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We're joined by Wiradjuri woman and FSSW Easygreens as we chat about NAIDOC week, advocacy and the disgraceful treatment of incarcerated First Nations kids. We also talk allyship (or lack thereof!), intersectionality and why Easygreens' toes have never recovered from her stripper days! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty ...
77. Fuck the System feat. Old Pros, New York: "Our stories matter!"
July 06, 2022 07:41 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe're unbelievably honoured to be joined by Kaytlin Bailey of New York-based sex work nonprofit Old Pros for ep 77 of It's So Hard. Kaytlin is the founder and executive director of Old Pros, and a fellow pod host of the educative and entertaining af podcast, The Oldest Profession. We caught up with Kaytlin about a week after the Roe v. Wade decision so there was quite a bit to talk about! We chat about the interconnectedness of the criminalisation of abortion and sex work, the way that a...
76. Mouthy Broads: "What's my prognosis re. deep throating?"
July 01, 2022 12:29 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBWe're all storytime for ep 76 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry! Jenn and Tess have had some busy days this week, and we invite listeners along as we discuss medical appointments, difficult work decisions, crying in public and the revelation that Jenn has a clinically tiny mouth! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: Aussens@iter copyright 2018 Licensed under ...
US Abortion Rights Overturned: "It's not a debate to us, it's real life..."
June 26, 2022 04:38 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBJenn and Tess got onto Zoom yesterday afternoon to have an convo that many, many people with uteruses are having across the world this weekend. Forgive the muffled recording, this wasn't a planned record. We thought we'd share our initial reflections on the revocation of rights, why a legislative decision in the US has a monumental impact on all of us and why we NEED cis men to be just as responsive and proactive about this issue as everyone else!!! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Mu...
75. Going Private Part 1 feat. Juno: "The glittery walk of shame..."
June 24, 2022 02:52 - 54 minutes - 40.4 MBWe may be 2 days late but we make up for it by bringing back a listener fave for ep 75 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Juno is back!!! And, naturally, they bring premium vibes as they share their process of moving from broth to private work. We also chat about mermaid light fixtures, the perils of advertising and how Juno managed to third-wheel their way into an international threesome! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions an...
74. Decrim QLD: "Institutions like this LOVE wanky titles..."
June 17, 2022 02:52 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe get legislative on ep 74 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry! Jenn recounts her first ever fun, sexy flashback and shares some exciting recent purchases. Tess and Jenn then talk about the QLD decrim campaign, law reform and how the whole process have given Tess a new kink for authoritative/wanky titles! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: Aussens@iter copyri...
73. Brothel Diaries Part 6: "Either way, it's a finger in the ear!"
June 08, 2022 11:23 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe enjoy a bit of a throwback for ep 73 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. This week, we chat about Jenn's ADHD diagnosis, productivity dramas and the nuances of sexting services. Tess also dives back into her brothel diaries for a well-handled broken condom and a mysterious back scar! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: Aussens@iter copyright 2018 Licensed u...
72. Values-Based Publishing feat. Ruby Summers: "Okay, what else is possible?"
June 02, 2022 01:31 - 57 minutes - 40.9 MBWe're so excited to welcome another iconic guest to ep 72 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Former stripper, academic and SWer zine creator Ruby Summers joins us to talk all things publishing! Ruby shares the process of developing the fantastic TOS Journal, we rant about research ethics limitations and we daydream about a night on the town to blow off some steam! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! H...
71. Know Thyself feat. Georgie Wolf: "The work of being a great client..."
May 27, 2022 04:40 - 56 minutes - 44.6 MBAnother heavy hitter guest for ep 71 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We welcome author (The Art of the Hook Up), podcaster (The Satisfaction Project) and FSSW Georgie Wolf to the pod! We talk client resources, self-awareness, duty of care in the industry and engage in some mutual fangirling! Content Warning: NSFW, containts explicit sexual descriptions and some naughty humour! Hosts: Jenn and Tess Louise Intro Music: Aussens@iter copyright 2018 L...
70. Tilly from Whoretopia: "Elon Musk moving into the Twitter sphere is terrifying!"
May 20, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe're psyched to be linking up with FSSW, educator and fellow podcaster, Tilly of Whoretopia for ep 70!!! Tilly, Tess and Jenn talk about marketing, podcasting, the immense skillset of sex workers and why none of us are particularly good at small talk! Join our hosts for a laugh, a muse and some of the real (and occasionally sexy!) convos. You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us on patreon.com/itssohard. Content Warning: NSFW, containt...
69. 69-ing and Tit Journies: "Close your eyes and picture an upside down dick!"
May 11, 2022 06:22 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWe cover a lot of ground in ep 69 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. This week, we talk Jenn's ADHD progress, the psychology and logistics behind 69-ing, how body type impacts how we're sexualised and the very different boob challenges we both face! Join our hosts for a laugh, a muse and some of the real (and occasionally sexy!) convos. You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us on patreon.com/itssohard. ...
68. Sexy Tidbits from Jenn: "Look, a lot went wrong there..."
May 05, 2022 11:25 - 58 minutes - 48 MBWe got a little impromptu this week on It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Tess and Jenn are finally in the same city, so we've been busy with upcoming guests and other fun projects that we have to be secretive about for now. This week, we fangirl over other SW-led pods like Whoretopia and The Satisfaction Project, and Jenn finally shares the iconic tale of her first time giving head... it's a doozy, folks! Join our hosts for a laugh, a muse and some of the...
67. First Times: "Just out here trying to have a hump!"
April 27, 2022 07:26 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBWe're talking about firsts on ep 67 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. This week, Tess and Jenn delve into the the "virginity" conversation, mull over facilitating firsts and fantasies and we manage to solve the mystery of Jenn's church porn fantasy! Join our hosts for a laugh, a muse and some of the real (and occasionally sexy!) convos. You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us on patreon.com/itssohard. ...
66. Advocacy and Aftercare feat. Liv: "I swipe myself to sleep!"
April 20, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBCan you believe we're back for ep 66 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry?! We're stoked to talk again with ProDomme, sex work advocate and all round fabulous person Liv! Liv shares her experiences in navigating advocacy, developing aftercare processes both personally and professionally and we all get on another tangent about neurodiversity, capitalism and the productivity trap. Join our hosts for a laugh, a muse and some of the real (and occasionally sex...
65. Our Origin Story: "We have time for some dick stuff if you want..."
April 13, 2022 06:45 - 1 hour - 66 MBWe get a little nostalgic for the 65th ep of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. Tess and Jenn head back in time to talk through the origins of our podcast, our friendship story, our current identity crises and why sleeping in on a Sunday morning is an orgasmic experience! You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ and support us at patreon.com/itssohard. Content Warning: NSFW, contains explicit sexual descriptions and so...
64. Decrim WA feat. Lena Van Hale: "We're in the wild, wild west out here..."
April 04, 2022 01:17 - 57 minutes - 48.3 MBWe get legislative for ep 64 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We're joined by sex worker and activist Lena and we talk about the importance of decriminalisation for all sex workers, the challenge of walking the myth-busting tightrope and why we all get over-complicated when we talk about *sex*!!! You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us and our industry guests at patreon.com/itssohard. Content Warnin...
64. Decrim WA! feat. Lena Van Hale: "We're in the wild, wild west out here..."
April 04, 2022 01:17 - 57 minutes - 48.1 MBWe get legislative for ep 64 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We're joined by sex worker and activist Lena and we talk about the importance of decriminalisation for all sex workers, the challenge of walking the myth-busting tightrope and why we all get over-complicated when we talk about *sex*!!! You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us and our industry guests at patreon.com/itssohard. Content Warnin...
64. Decrim Now! feat. Lena: "We're in the wild, wild west out here..."
April 04, 2022 01:17 - 57 minutes - 48.1 MBWe get legislative for ep 64 of It's So Hard, a podcast about life in and around the sex industry. We're joined by sex worker and activist Lena and we talk about the importance of decriminalisation for all sex workers, the challenge of walking the myth-busting tightrope and why we all get over-complicated when we talk about *sex*!!! You can find us on social media @sohardpod, at our website itssohard.info/ or support us and our industry guests at patreon.com/itssohard. Content Warnin...