Margo Steines is a Dominatrix turned welder turned author. She opens up about her experiences as a sex worker, her battles with addiction, and her attraction to pain. She also discusses her memoir, Brutalities: A Love Story, where she reflects on her various lives while pregnant with her first child. This episode is sponsored by Cerebral. For a prescriber, t ... Show More
Jul 10
#808 Perfectly Hidden Depression - Dr Margaret Rutherford
Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker. Throughout the course of her work, she noticed something that she calls Perfectly Hidden Depression, emotional pain camouflaged by achievement, tight emotional control, and a perfect-seeming life. If th ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2022
Sex Work and Mental Health with Author Hannah Sward
Hannah Sward’s new memoir details her journey with addiction, her life experiences, and her time as a sex worker. Join us as Gabe speaks with Hannah about her former occupation, her views on the sex industry, and whether sex work is a positive or negative experience. To learn mor ... Show More
23m 31s
Nov 2024
EP413 - Sex Worker’s Rights: From Oppression to Opportunity
<p>Welcome to Episode 413 of the Sexology Podcast! I’m thrilled to be joined by <a href="https://taplink.cc/cyborgdreamz" rel="nofollow">Soleil Merroir</a> a certified sex therapist, supervisor, and sex worker, who brings a rare perspective on the intersection of therapy and sex ... Show More
43m 23s
Feb 2025
Female Pleasure with Bridget Berman
This episode really has it all - orgasms, porn, masturbation and even Martha Stewart! Mal and her friend Bridget talk about female pleasure, addressing the social stigmas and shame that women are taught, and the benefits to this form of self-care. The episode also explores bisexu ... Show More
59m 55s
Apr 2024
A Sociopath's Guide to Death, Sex, and Money
Patric Gagne says being a sociopath is like having an emotional learning disability. In this episode, she talks about the good and the bad of having limited access to shame and guilt, how she overcame violent compulsions, and becoming a wife and mother. Death, Sex & Money is now ... Show More
44m 27s
Apr 2024
678. Beauty Standards, Mental Illness, + Imposter Syndrome: Rising Through Pain with Mari Llewellyn
In this episode, Mari Llewellyn shares her inspiring weight loss story and how she turned her pain into a flourishing wellness business with her supplement line, Bloom. Mari + Krista unpack topics like beauty standards, depression, and the challenges of being in the public eye. A ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 2024
Hiring a Male Sex Worker, Swingers & Spankings w/ Morgan Penn
Ever wondered what really goes on at kink sex parties and play spaces, or what it's like to hire a sex worker? In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invites guest Morgan Penn to share her firsthand experiences in these intriguing realms. From swingers parties and primal play, ... Show More
58m 59s