The actor Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files,” “The Fall,” “Sex Education”) has become an advocate for sexual openness, whether through her on-screen personas, launching a libido-boosting soda brand, attending the Golden Globes in a vulva-embroidered dress or through her new book, “Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous,” which showcases the secret fantasies of ano ... Show More
Mar 4
Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong.
When she was growing up, the writer Lindy West was bombarded with negative messages about being fat. The whole world seemed to think she didn’t deserve love unless she lost weight. In her first book, “Shrill,” West wrote about how hard it was to combat fatphobia within herself, i ... Show More
51m 2s
Sep 2024
Gillian Anderson: Sexual fantasies, orgasm gaps, and shame
<p>What is your deepest sexual desire? Where do you think it comes from? Gillian Anderson has collected a series of anonymous fantasies in her new book, Want, and she wonders that at the heart of so many fantasies is the longing to be seen for who we really are.</p><p> </p>< ... Show More
51m 33s
Oct 2023
S18, Ep7 Gillian Anderson on sex, body image and rebellion
Continuing this season's line-up of ICONIC AND INCREDIBLE WOMEN, I am veritably trembling with delight to bring you today's guest: the extraordinary Gillian Anderson. Her 30-plus year career has taken her from playing FBI Special Agent Scully in The X Files to Prime Minister Marg ... Show More
40m 44s
Sep 2024
147 - KINKS AND FANTASIES - ft Gillian Anderson
Join me for an exclusive sit-down with award-winning actress and author Gillian Anderson as she discusses her groundbreaking new book Want. In this candid conversation, we dive deep into topics like sex education, fantasies, kinks, and fetishes, breaking down the taboos that surr ... Show More
21m 15s
Oct 2024
Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)
358. Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)
Icon Gillian Anderson joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to talk about everything from sexual fantasies to why she says “F you” to wellness culture. With wit, honesty, and an intoxicating spirit of rebellion, Gill ... Show More
42m 43s
Nov 2024
Say More - Esther Perel on Fantasy with Gillian Anderson
Recently, on Where Should We Begin, we've been focusing on the things we sweep under the rug in our relationships—conversations that we have a hard time having with ourselves let alone with others. Oftentimes, our sexual fantasies exist in this space and reveal us at our most bar ... Show More
55m 1s
Jul 2024
Finding Your Fantasy w/ Elle Chase
Sexual fantasies give us a window into what we need: a type of touch, a type of power, or even a type of person. But what if you’re one of those people who’s like: “I don’t know how to fantasize, Emily?” Then look no further than sex educator and author of Curvy Girl Sex Elle Cha ... Show More
50m 28s
Sep 2024
Redux: Dark Fantasies, Part 2
<p><em>This episode was originally released on January 20, 2018. </em></p>
<p>“I’m a 24-year-old woman who is completely and embarrassingly aroused by people who are confined to wheelchairs,” writes a woman who calls herself “Wishing to be Seen.” In her pained letter, she explai ... Show More
29m 7s
Jan 2019
Masturbation and Morning Sex with Liv Cassano
In this week's episode we are delighted welcome onto the show Liv Cassano. Liv is a freelance writer specialising in sex and relationships, women's health, mental health and gender equality who's written for the likes of Dazed, Metro, and Refinery29.'F**ks Given' with Come Curiou ... Show More
44m 9s