FREYJA - Safety is Sexy

In this episode Maria speaks with the amazing Alix Lynx. They discuss what some of the biggest misconceptions are about porn stars and the adult industry.

This week Maria speaks with Katrin who runs the Instagram page Pain, free and intimate. They discuss what exactly vaginismus is and Katrin's personal journey with it.

In this weeks episode, Maria speaks with Sara who runs the Instagram account 'saggysara'. They discuss their experiences with porn and body image and wether this is because porn isn't representative or maybe you're just watching the wrong content.

In this weeks episode Maria speaks with Damian. Damian is an advocate for better sex education concerning the disabled, and has also spent the last 20 years, fighting to make sex toys more accessible.

This week we are joined by Sam, who used to work in the sex industry. However, after witnessing the discrimination that sex workers receive in counselling and therapy, she decided to become a counsellor.In this episode they discuss what kind of discrimination sex workers face in therapy, why this is and how to stop this.

In this weeks episode we talk with Jaimee from Audiodesires. They discuss what exactly audio porn is, and what the benefits of this type of pornography are.To learn more, visit:https://audiodesires.com/

In this weeks episode Maria speaks with Emily, the CEO of Between our Thighs. They discuss everything to do with STD's/STI's and the importance of testing in order to help break the stigma around sexual health.@freyja.xo_@betweenourthighs@_maria.bettina

In a new episode of our 'Safety is Sexy' podcast, we discuss body acceptance with the beautiful Kitty Underhill. How to respond to strange comments about your body, why it is okay not to shave and how to accept your constantly changing body. Listen now!

This week we talk with Yasmin Benoit who is an asexual lingerie model and activist. In this weeks episode they discuss what asexuality is. Yasmin also discuses her experiences as an activist, and debunks misconceptions on asexuality particularly surrounding pornography.@theyasminbenoit@freyja.xo

In this weeks episode we are joined by Casey Calvert. Since the release of 50 Shades of Grey, people have developed the wrong idea on what exactly BDSM is. And so, in this podcast Casey sets the record straight, talking about what exactly BDSM actually is, and how to do it safely.

Is there a better way to celebrate the launch of FREYJA then a podcast with the amazing Dani Daniels? In this weeks episode we speak with the amazing Dani Daniels who is a multi-award winning, sensational performer. She shares her experiences getting into the industry, and what it takes to become a top female performer.@akadanidaniels@freyja.xo_

This week we talk with Elena from #notyourporn. We all know bystanders, and a lot of us have been bystanders. Bystander culture is something that we have seen throughout history, and with the rise of the digital world it is even more prevalent. In this podcast we talk about what bystander culture is and how we can break it. @notyourpxrn 

In this weeks episode Maria-Bettina is joined by Imogen Fox. Imogen is 'a queer disabled femme whose serving up radical body politics, anti-diet and non-judgemental compassion'. In this episode, they discuss they lack of queer sex education in schools, how they had to turn towards porn for sex ed, only to discover that queer pornography is usually not made for the queer community but for men's fantasies, leading to a number of issues.Disclaimer: ‘We at FREYJA are all about improving sex education, reducing sexual violence, and empowering performers in the adult industry. But we in no way support under 18s creating or taking part in adult content creation or activities. Consuming and participating in adult entertainment carries risks that are not suitable for those under 18s.'

Maria-Bettina speaks with Hugh O'Keeffe from the Mosaic Trust. Mosaic Trust supports, educates and inspires young LGBT+ persons from Greater London and those around them.In this weeks episode Maria-Bettina and Hugh discuss the current state of LGBT+ sex education. They talk about the failures of sex ed in schools, and how to improve sex ed and representation. In addition, they look at the effects of pornography on young LGBT+ people.https://www.mosaictrust.org.uk/@TheMosaicTrust@hugh_okayDisclaimer: ‘We at FREYJA are all about improving sex education, reducing sexual violence, and empowering performers in the adult industry. But we in no way support under 18s creating or taking part in adult content creation or activities. Consuming and participating in adult entertainment carries risks that are not suitable for those under 18s.'

In this weeks we discuss the difference between rough sex and sexual abuse, where the line can be crossed or become blurry. They discuss when the line can become crossed in the studio system, private content model and also in private life. Samantha goes into detail about her best and worst experiences on set, and how rough content doesn't always indicate that it is 'unethical'. Cinematography and more foreplay doesn't always equate to better morals and performer treatment.@_maria.bettina@freyja.ltd

This week we speak with the incredible Vikki Blows. Vikki started off her career as a successful glamour model, shooting page three content. This episode discusses the 'death of Print' and how the adult industry has drastically changed in the last 10 years, moving away from print magazines, to online tube sites and private content models. They also discuss how the evolution of the industry has effected their careers and how these changes have influenced their boundaries and experiences with fans.@vikkiblowsie

In this episode of the Freyja podcast we sit down with Uk adult superstar Kiki Minaj to discuss her rise to Porn fame, her long lasting career, and to discuss the racism that occurs within the industry. We listen to Kiki share her own experiences of racism in porn and how she feels the industry could do better and become safer.@itskikiminaj

In this episode Maria-Bettina speaks with Kate from Revenge Porn Helpline. Revenge Porn Helpline is an organisation who supports adult victims of intimate image abuse who live in the UK. They provide advice, guidance and support with helping to remove intimate content that has been shared non-consensually online.In this episode we discuss what revenge porn is. Revenge Porn is not just an ex uploading a photo, there are many dimensions to this problem, and different types of image abuse. We then discuss the issues with the law, and how UK law has a large loophole which results in low prosecution rates. In addition, Kate explains the best way to get your content taken down, and why porn sites are such a hotspot for image based sexual abuse.https://twitter.com/RPhelplinehttps://www.instagram.com/rphelpline/https://www.facebook.com/revengepornhelpline

For the first ever episode of Freyja's podcast, join the Freyja team and our special guest Misha Cross, as we discuss what it is like to be a female performer, and what exactly happens behind the scenes of a porn shoot.@wholesomemisha @freyja.xo_