Masterbators - For The Love of Sex
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Masterbators, where we openly and honestly discuss sex, love, masturbation, self-care, body-image, mental health, feminism and whatever else crosses our minds.
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Goodbye, for now
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MBHello listeners of the podcast! This is a quick goodbye, for now. I've loved making the podcast, but at the moment I'm not in a space where I can keep making it. But I hope I'll be back next year. Thanks for everything! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing music!
14 - Feminism, Gender Identity and the Perfect Packer (with Sarah Griffin) (Re-Release)
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWhile I'm on break, I decided to upload some of my favourite episodes so far. I loved this chat with actor, comedian and writer Sarah Griffin. We talked about her upbringing by a proud, second-wave feminist in Louisville, Kentucky, her experience as "Patrick" as part of the Pop Up Globe's "all male" cast of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream and her journey to identifying as genderqueer. Sarah's recommendations: Binder: GC2b Packer: Mr Limpy Find Sarah on Twitter @TheSa...
32 - The Twin Experience, Mental Health and Finding your Identity (with Amy Blakelock)
September 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis week was very exciting for me as I got to talk to writer Amy Blakelock. She's also an identical twin and more importantly she let me ask the ultimate (and incredibly sophisticated) twin question: Are they telepathic? And, more interestingly, she shared her experience of growing up as part of a unit, the importance (and struggle) of finding your own identity and the difficulty of dealing with a family member's mental illness. Amy's Theatre Company: https://paradoxtheatrecompany.com/abo...
31 - Making Porn, Finding Yourself and Climbing Mountains (with Nina Sever)
September 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week was special to me, as I had the pleasure to welcome back the wonderful Nina Sever. So much has happened since we last met. From finishing and publishing their directorial debut for Erika Lust's XConfessions ("Coffee with Pleasure"), their first experiences as a performer in the porn industry, to exploring their gender identity, Nina was open and honest in discussing their recent journey. Check out their work http://www.ninasever.com/ and find them on instagram @ninasever. Please...
30 - Sex (Kind of...) and Comedy (with Kate Barron)
August 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJoin me this week for a chat with Canadian stand-up comedian and writer Kate Barron. We talked about Kate's comedy, what inspires her and the biggest challenges female comedians face. Oh, and sex...kind of. If you want to see what Kate is up to next, you can find her here: Upcoming shows: https://katebarron.ca/shows Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/T Twitter: https://twitter.com/kate_barron As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me he...
29 - Masturbation and Equality (with Harriet Catchpole)
August 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJoin me this week for a chat with actress Harriet Catchpole as we discuss the importance of removing stigma around masturbation and opening up the opportunity for shameless self-exploration. Harriet's social media: Instagram: @harriet_catchpole_ Twitter: @harrietcatchpo1 Harriet's Theatre Company: Instagram @innutshelltheatrecompany As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbator...
29 - Masturbation and Equality (with Harriet Catchpole)
August 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJoin me this week for a chat with actress Harriet Catchpole as we discuss the importance of removing stigma around masturbation and opening up the opportunity for shameless self-exploration. Harriet's social media: Instagram: @harriet_catchpole_ Twitter: @harrietcatchpo1 Harriet's Theatre Company: Instagram @innutshelltheatrecompany As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbator...
28 - Dismantling The Bitch With Drag (and Crystal Bollix)
August 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week I got to sit down with actress and drag artist Alexandra Christle, aka Crystal Bollix. We had a chat about her beginnings in drag performance, the inspiration behind her show "The Bitch Ball" and how she found strength in claiming back the word "Bitch", transforming it from weakness to strength. CrystalBollix on Twitter (@CBollix): https://twitter.com/CBollix?s=09 Crystal Bollix on Instagram (@CrystalBollix) https://instagram.com/crystalbollix?igshid=1mmaz1ff71kqp Go catch "Cr...
27 - Demystifying Kink (with Violet V)
July 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Violet V. Violet has been active in the kink community for years and was happy to answer all my questions, smart and otherwise. (Get ready for a lot of "asking for a friend"). How she got into the scene, what misconceptions she would like to get rid off, her personal limit-list, tips for newbies and more. If you have any questions that I haven't asked, please feel free to contact me and we'll get back together for another episode t...
26 - Growing Pains (with Beth Powell)
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin me this week for a chat with singer/ song writer Beth Powell about the challenges of growing up in a small town and the experiences that lead us to become ourselves. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
26 - Growing Pains (with Beth Powell)
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin me this week for a chat with singer/ song writer Beth Powell about the challenges of growing up in a small town and the experiences that lead us to become ourselves. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
25 - Bodily Autonomy (with Jacinta)
July 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB*Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault* This week I talked to cabaret artist Jacinta about her personal experience with abortion and the importance of free, legal and safe treatment. An important conversation I'm grateful for about a topic that is so important to discuss. Especially as it still holds a lot of shame and guilt which is placed on us by society, that simply shouldn't be there. We also discussed her experience with sexual assault, how the "Me Too" - movement helped her in recognising ...
24 - Endometriosis (with Carina Griffiths)
July 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week I'm joined by actor, writer and photographer Carina Griffiths. She took the time on educating me on endometriosis and was kind enough to share her story and the shocking lack of autonomy over her body she has felt in the medical system over the years. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
24 - Endometriosis (with Carina Griffiths)
July 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week I'm joined by actor, writer and photographer Carina Griffiths. She took the time on educating me on endometriosis and was kind enough to share her story and the shocking lack of autonomy over her body she has felt in the medical system over the years. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
23 - Dating Apps and Tons of Tangents (with Orla Quilligan)
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin me this week for a chat with the wonderful Orla Quilligan as we discuss the need for monogamy, dating apps and go off on all sorts of fun tangents from psychotherapy to the NHS. Because we touched on mental health and counseling, here are some resources I've previously linked on the topic on a previous episode, of course this list isn't comprehensive and is in no way meant as, or an alternative to, medical advice! Always talk to a medical professional if you have any concerns! https:...
23 - Dating Apps and Tons of Tangents (with Orla Quilligan)
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin me this week for a chat with the wonderful Orla Quilligan as we discuss the need for monogamy, dating apps and go off on all sorts of fun tangents from psychotherapy to the NHS. Because we touched on mental health and counseling, here are some resources I've previously linked on the topic on a previous episode, of course this list isn't comprehensive and is in no way meant as, or an alternative to, medical advice! Always talk to a medical professional if you have any concerns! https:...
22 - Porn, Gender Identity, Kink and Bad Education (with Jenet Le Lacheur)
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, join me for a great conversation with actor Jenet Le Lacheur. We discussed porn, its impact on young people and why its censorship should ring alarm bells. Jenet shared her personal journey to finding their gender identity, what role porn played in it and why inclusive sex education would have been and is so vital. Oh and last but not least, my new favourite topic: kink. Find Jenet on Twitter: @JenetLeLacheur See Jenet in Hamlet: https://iristheatre.com/event/hamlet/ As always...
22 - Porn, Gender Identity, Kink and Bad Education (with Jenet Le Lacheur)
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, join me for a great conversation with actor Jenet Le Lacheur. We discussed porn, its impact on young people and why its censorship should ring alarm bells. Jenet shared her personal journey to finding their gender identity, what role porn played in it and why inclusive sex education would have been and is so vital. Oh and last but not least, my new favourite topic: kink. Find Jenet on Twitter: @JenetLeLacheur See Jenet in Hamlet: https://iristheatre.com/event/hamlet/ As always...
Summer Break Announcement
June 06, 2019 10:00 - 38 seconds - 331 KBHey lovely listeners of the pod! Just a quick one to let you know in taking a short break for the next two weeks. Afterwards I'll be back with my usual shenanigans! Enjoy the sun!
21 - Sexual Awakenings and Diving Into the World of Tantra (with Reg)
May 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBJoin me this week for an exciting chat with Reg, sex therapist in training and absolutely lovely human. She openly shared her first experiences with sex, from discovering the joys of masturbation, to her first time as well as her more recent experiences on her journey into the world of Tantra. An incredible conversation and certainly not our last! "It's been a ride and I've learned a lot and I've cried a lot and I've had a lot of orgasms." ~Reg Things to look into: Andrew Barnes: http://...
20 - Tits, Teeth and Twat (with Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker)
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week we celebrate a little anniversiary, it's the 20th episode of Masterbators! With me for the occassion were Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker who came to chat about their show "Tits, Teeth and Twats" that premiered at Brighton Fringe last year. The play centers around two young women who are struggling to cope in a society obsessed with Snapchat filters, glitter and the Kardashians. We talked about their inspiration behind the play, the unrealistic beauty standards young people a...
19 - Masturbation, Finding Your Sex And Owning Your Kink (with Aine Oniel aka Curly Chaos)
May 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAnother week, another amazing guest! This week I had a chat with burlesque performer into the dark side, Aine Oniel aka Curly Chaos, for an exciting chat about everything from figuring our masturbation, to first orgasms, finding your sex and communication what you want and owning your kink. I have so many more questions, so this will not be the last time you hear Aine on the podcast! Find her on instagram @curly_chaos_Burlesque If you're really quick you can catch her show tonight ;), all...
18 - Domestive Violence and the Aftermath (with Alessandra)
May 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week I had the privilege to sit down with MUA, councellor in training and dear friend, Alessandra Pavan. She bravely shared her experience with domestic violence, how she broke free and what it's like to deal with the aftermath. Alessandra's Instagram: @alessapavan The blog Alessandra mentioned: Amja Unabashedly Twitter: @AUnabashedly Instagram: @amjaunabashedly Some resources regarding support for victim's of domestic violence. This list is in no way exhaustive and can change depe...
17 - Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Strength in Art (with Jay Whitehead)
May 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week I had the pleasure to chat with artist, interaction designer and self proclaimed pseudopoet Jay Whitehead. She shared her story with me, how she dealt with battling leukemia as a child, finding strength in art and how it helped her through the darkest times and the importance of "fuck it moments". Truly one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I've ever had. If you'd like to check out some of her art, you can find her in Instagram @J.whiteheadintdesarts and @s_cattered ...
17 - Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Strength in Art (with Jay Whitehead)
May 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week I had the pleasure to chat with artist, interaction designer and self proclaimed pseudopoet Jay Whitehead. She shared her story with me, how she dealt with battling leukemia as a child, finding strength in art and how it helped her through the darkest times and the importance of "fuck it moments". Truly one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I've ever had. If you'd like to check out some of her art, you can find her in Instagram @J.whiteheadintdesarts and @s_cattered ...
16 - Sex toys, Polyamory and Black Identity (with Tricia Wey)
April 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week I got to sit down with actress and all-round lovely human Tricia Wey. We discussed our favourite sex toys, Tricia's journey and experience with polyamory and her identity as a Black woman. It was so much fun, can't wait for you guys to hear it! As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast@g[at]gmail.com
15 - Body Image and Self-Love (with Chrissy Kapartis)
April 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB*Trigger Warning:This week's episode deals with eating disorders and associated behavious* This week things are getting a little more serious as Chrissy Kapartis joins me to talk body image, self-love and her journey of overcoming an eating disorder. A difficult, but wonderful, open and honest conversation. Find Chrissy's blog here: https://ckapartis.wixsite.com/actingandhealing?fbclid=IwAR3dTfaRfZFSIWi-aV3wtqiY_8woRc-LTh7GwDKkKK-VafCM1vlUuUtYoyw The recover clinic's website: https://www....
14 - Feminism, Gender Identity and the Perfect Packer (with Sarah Griffin)
April 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBJoin me this week for a chat with actor, comedian and writer Sarah Griffin, as we talk about her upbringing with a mother who made no secret of the struggles that lay ahead of her because she was a woman, her experience as "Patrick" as part of the Pop Up Globe's "all male" cast of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream and her journey to identifying as genderqueer. Sarah's recommendations: Binder: GC2b Packer: Mr Limpy Find Sarah on Twitter @TheSarahGriffin Any questions, wo...
13 - The Power of Pole Dancing and Gender Stereotypes (with Louisa Cowell)
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week I'm chatting with Louisa Cowell about her journey of discovery with pole dancing, gender stereotypes and the books that debunk them. Louisa is a teacher of pole dancing at https://www.readingpolearts.com and first time director at http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk. You can find more details about the production here. If you're in the London area and want to check out pole dancing, here, as promised, are Louisa's recommendations: http://www.polefitlondon.com https://www.theealingp...
12 - Self-love, the Importance of Failing and Polyamory (with Mariana Feijo)
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBJoin me for a chat with bio-chemist turned comedian, Mariana Feijo. We talked about her unique journey, self-love, the importance of failing, polyamory and, of course, masturbation. Find Mariana on Twitter: @_mariana_feijo_ and Instagram: @marianafeijo and don't forget to check out her website: Marianafeijo.com The movie we referenced is called "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" And a little article about our little vibrating friends and what exactly they do to us: https://spectrum...
11 - Intimacy (with Elena Novello)
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week I sat down for a chat with actress Elena Novello. We had a wonderful conversation about intimacy, what it is, how we can cultivate it and where it begins. Here are the articles referenced in the episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/201802/the-7-elements-define-intimate-relationship https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/196912/intimacy-the-art-relationships https://exploringyourmind.com/emotional-responsibility/ Find Elena on Twitter @El...
10 - Monstrous Bodies - Menstruation, Feminism and Growing Up in the 70s (with Sandy Thomson)
March 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBJoin me this week, for a chat with Sandy Thomson. Sandy is a director, writer and producer and runs a story machine company called "Poorboy". We disussed her most recent work, "Monstrous Bodies", a play that explores the years Mary Shelley spent in Dundee, the origin of Frankenstein, "titpics" and the decision to build the play around a scene where a teenage girl gets her first period on stage. We also got to talk about Sandy's experience with sex education during the HIV crisis, being a c...
9 - Coming out and the Importance of Friendship (with Simon Christian)
March 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBJoin me this week for a chat with friend, collaborator and fellow actor Simon Christian as we discuss friendship, coming out, working together and sex in art. You can find Simon on Twitter @simonchrisactor and on Instagram @sichristian1504. Check out his work here: www.simonchristian.com Any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing theme tune!
8 - Ask A Sex Worker - Part 2
February 28, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBLast week I got to ask Rebecca all my questions (at least the ones I was able to squeeze in, there are so many) about sex work. This week we are discussing the legality of sex work and how the law impacts the life of sex workers. Any questions for Rebecca? Email them to [email protected] for a future episode! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank yo...
7 - Ask A Sex Worker (and condoms on feet?!) - Part 1
February 21, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis week I've had the pleasure to sit down with Rebecca who is a sex worker and was happy to answer each and every of my questions (no matter how silly/relevant). If you have any questions for her, please get in touch! You can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing theme tune!
6 - Bananas, Vaginas and Erotic Photography (with Nina Sever)
February 07, 2019 10:57 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBJoin me this week for a chat with erotic photographer, writer and director Nina Sever. We discuss the challenges of her work as a model, her empowering work as a photographer and her recent experience as a writer and director for Erica Lust's XConfessions. Check out her work http://www.ninasever.com/ and find her on instagram @ninasever. Please rate, review and subscribe, as tedious as it is, it really helps out the podcast! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me her...
5 - Masturbation and First Orgasms (with Carmen Ali)
January 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBJoin me and Carmen Ali as we discuss masturbation, first orgasms and a woman's right to be "disgusting" (or, you know, human). Carmen Ali is a London based stand-up comedian, you can read the discussed blog post here: https://carmenali.com/2019/01/11/my-first-orgasm/ Find her on instagram @carmenjeanali and twitter @carmenali. If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Th...
4 - Lifesaving Rockbands and Alter Egos (with Danni Spooner)
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoin me and the absolutely delightful and incredibly inspiring Danni Spooner as we dive into our struggles with mental health, discuss how 30 Seconds to Mars saved my life and how we might all benefit from creating a drag alter ego. Danni is a dancer, filmmaker and drag artist who's amazing shortfilm "Fag" got her on DAZEDDIGITAL.com's list of promising UK filmmakers under the age of 25! Everything about Danni can be found on dannispooner.com Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @Masterbator...
4 - Lifesaving Rockbands and Alter Egos (with Danni Spooner)
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoin me and the absolutely delightful and incredibly inspiring Danni Spooner as we dive into our struggles with mental health, discuss how 30 Seconds to Mars saved my life and how we might all benefit from creating a drag alter ego. Danni is a dancer, filmmaker and drag artist who's amazing shortfilm "Fag" got her on DAZEDDIGITAL.com's list of promising UK filmmakers under the age of 25! Everything about Danni can be found on dannispooner.com Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @Masterbator...
3 - A Sex-Ed Revolution and Tinder at 50
January 17, 2019 10:57 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBJoin me in conversation with Ingrid as we discuss the urgent need of a revolution in sex education, the importance of communication for good sex and starting a Tinder experiment at 50! Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod Insta: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: Masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing theme tune!
2 - Good Porn and Bad Representation (with Miriam Gould)
January 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week I got to sit down with Miriam Gould, theatre maker, musician and all around creative being to discuss, among other things, ethical porn, the importance of good porn in art, body image, body posititivity and the importance of representation in the media. Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts on twitter where you can find me @masterbatorspod or on Instagram where it's @masterbators_podcast. The books referenced are "Emmanuelle" by Emmanuelle Arsan and Emily Nagoski's "Come a...
2 - Good Porn and Bad Representation (with Miriam Gould)
January 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week I got to sit down with Miriam Gould, theatre maker, musician and all around creative being to discuss, among other things, ethical porn, the importance of good porn in art, body image, body posititivity and the importance of representation in the media. Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts on twitter where you can find me @masterbatorspod or on Instagram where it's @masterbators_podcast. The books referenced are "Emmanuelle" by Emmanuelle Arsan and Emily Nagoski's "Come a...
1 - A Journey to Self-Love (with Nicole Wood)
January 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBJoin me for the first episode of Masterbators where I get to talk to the wonderful Nicole Wood where we discuss everything from mental health struggles, overcoming toxic relationships and our journey to self-love and so much more! Follow Nicole on instagram @caribbeanfox Find the podcast on instagram @Masterbators_Podcast and if you want to get in touch drop me an email to masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Here you can find the links to the mental health services we've discussed, of course th...