My First Time

A few years ago Emily Depasse contracted genital herpes. That experience completely changed her perspective on sex. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One night stands are mostly short-lived–after all, they are called "one night stands" for a reason. But their impact can last for a long time. For our guest Florence Barkway, one night stands have played an important role in her sex life, and actually her life in general. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a child our guest Charlie had always seen infidelity in black and white terms. But as she grew up life became complicated. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you keep it casual if you're hooking up a friend, or will feelings inevitably get in the way? Helen Thomas tells us how she navigates a highly successful fuck buddy relationship. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When blogger Amelia Perrin broke up with her boyfriend of a year, there was just one snag: they had a holiday booked together. So what happens when you hook up with the person who dumped you? Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some women say they hate giving blowjobs. Others do it as part of a quid pro quo setup—you do me and I'll do you. But our guest Yasmine is a little more unusual. She loves giving—and receiving—head. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is two partners one too many? Lola Pheonix doesn't think so. The self-confessed polyamorous sex nerd talks about exploring open relationships and non-monogamy. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever had sex while high? Like, really, really high? Our guest Chloe lets us know what it's like to hook up on party drugs like MDMA (a.k.a molly), cocaine and ketamine. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing erotica helps poet Almaz Ohene feel more present in her own body—and deal with interesting challenges like describing a five-person orgy. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should you ever mix friendship and romance? Or is that a recipe for unmitigated disaster? Our guest Jess fills us in on the soaring highs and crushing lows of getting with your BFF. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Can ancient traditional torture techniques meet our modern day sexual desires? Gestalta thinks so—she believes in the power of Shibari. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sleep, we eat and we reproduce. But maybe that’s not always true. Soofiya has never had sex and they think that they’ll never want to have sex. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it fun making movies that people get off to, or is it just like a regular 9 to 5? Four Chambers director Vex Ashley reveals what life is like on the set of an adult film. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Queerly Beloved is a new podcast series from Broadly.Co-hosted by Broadly editor Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado of the popular queer podcast Food 4 Thot, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. The first season of Queerly Beloved includes five episodes. Episode 1 is called The Past Lovers—When Kelli, a self-identified butch dyke, fell deeply in love with dominating cabaret dancer Heather, she already knew she would soon lose her to cancer. But she had no idea that Heather would leave her a list of all her ex-lovers that would turn out to be exactly the queer community she needed while mourning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How difficult is it to find a unicorn? Australian footwear designer Nicole Everett knows. In fact, she is one – as in, she's a mythical bisexual woman who is down to take part in a relationship with a straight couple. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens to your sex life when you have an eating disorder? When Jiggsy founder Laura Hearn left her ED treatment facility, she had to relearn how to exist as a sexual being in the world. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is writing about sex always sexy? Journalist and broadcaster Alix Fox shares her experiences of being an intrepid reporter in the area of all things sexual. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zoe Ligon is the founder of sex-positive Detroit toy emporium Spectrum Boutique. She shares the lessons she's learned during her time in the industry—and why you can never use too much lube. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dating requires give-and-take. If you're a divorced single mom like Megan Evan, the give might come from a sugar daddy. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly.Visit Megan's website: whatsyourprice.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After being diagnosed with HIV, Juno Roche's life changed profoundly. The activist and writer shares her experience of love, sex, and dating whilst being HIV positive. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to season 3 — It’s so easy to fall in love with the great outdoors. But what happens if your feelings for nature turn into a genuine romance? Genevieve Belleveau explains how her love of trees now defines her sexuality. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Splitting up is never easy, especially when you've been in a relationship for years. But what's sex like on the other side of a breakup? Trisha O'Bannon explains how she got over her fear of intimacy after being heartbroken. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an age of webcamming, sending nudes and sexting, there's something pretty retro about phone sex. But for our guest today, Angelica, phone sex is part of her day to day. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s it like being in a relationship with a man over 20 years older than you are? Amy, our guest this week, shares what dating older guys taught her about power and desire. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sex is still the most efficient way to make little people, but having a baby means lots of changes to you and your body. What is life like between the sheets after you've given birth? Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where is the kinkiest place on the internet? For our guest, Reed Amber, camgirling is a great way to make money and explore your kinks. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most people have preconceptions about what it's like to work as as a stripper. Even our guest Holly wasn't that into the idea – at least before she fell in love with the job. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've seen it in porn, right? Turns out female ejaculation is very different IRL. Meet squirting specialist Heidi as she chats preparation, perception and pleasure. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever been tempted by the idea of hooking up in public? Let Sarah fill you in on the joys – and limitations – of getting it on in the great outdoors. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you bossy? Domineering? A big fan of power play? Professional dominatrix Mistress Eva is all three, but even she didn't quite know what she was getting into when she trained her first BDSM slave at a dungeon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In her teens, business woman and disability blogger Kelly Perks-Bevington used sex to show that she was like everyone else. But after accepting her disability, she learnt to enjoy sex even more. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Exploring sexuality, gender, and kink with the wide-eyed curiosity of a virgin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cathy didn't know what to expect the first time she went to a sex club—and she'd never have guessed how polyamory would deepen her relationship with her husband.Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zorah was a good Muslim girl who was married with kids, until she decided to leave it all behind to come out as a gay woman. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feminist campaigner Sophie was young and in her first major relationship when her partner began abusing her. She talks about her experience of assault and domestic violence – and how she moved past it with a new partner. Well, two new partners. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever seen a girl penetrate a guy - or did you miss that Broad City episode? Meet Nichi Hodgson. She's an author, broadcaster and the host of a podcast called the Curious Nature of Sex. Many moons ago, however, she was also a naive but willing pegging participant. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can sex work be sexy, or is it mostly hard work? From its moments of pleasure to its worst clients, Lucy—who started while working as a teenage au pair in Amsterdam—fills us in. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Nail Transphobia campaigner and author Charlie Craggs came out as transgender, she didn't think her dating or sex life would change—but she was shocked by how badly straight men treat women. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to stop wanking about spanking? Sex blogger Girl on the Net is no stranger to BDSM – but even she was surprised by the pain on her first time. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clowns are meant to be scary, not sexy – right? My First Time guest Miss Quin begs to differ. The porn star lets us in on how she got into her unusual kink, and how she unknowingly became the face of clown fetishists everywhere. Hosted by Zing Tsjeng, UK Editor at Broadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.