The Sexy Saturday Podcast

My Name is Jane is an episode that has been recorded in collaboration with Rejeanne Martin and is a collection of stories from humans who have accessed abortion care. We are so thankful to everyone who shared their stories with us and allowed us to create this project. We are honoured to use our platforms to share your voices and this episode is so close to our hearts. Please listen to each story with an open heart. If you or a friend are in need of abortion care or support here are some resources:Canada:https://nafcanada.org/https://www.actioncanadashr.org/https://womensclinic.ca/https://ppt.on.ca/factsheets/abortion/US:https://abortionfunds.org/https://prochoice.org/https://www.plancpills.org/https://abortionhotline.org/https://www.ineedana.com/https://www.abortionfinder.org/

This week I'm chatting with Sarah Stellar, women's sexuality coach, all about the art of pleasure.Take this as a sign that you need more pleasure in your life!Sarah tells us all about the art of pleasure, how to incorporate it into our lives in both intimate and non-intimate moments, and the pleasure bank!You can follow Sarah on Instagram here and sign up for her Pleasure Masterclass here.Join Sarah's Facebook community The Pleasure-Filled Woman here. 

Have you ever seen a boudoir shoot and wished you could rock one? We are here to tell you WHY you can and how to get the confidence to do it!Today I am chatting with Heather Doughty who is an incredible photographer in the Peterborough area who specializes in body positive boudoir. We are talking preparation for a boudoir shoot, what to expect at a shoot (and I'll share about my experience with Heather), and how to choose a body positive photographer.  I also talk with Heather about her WHY for choosing the path of boudoir photography as well as her incredible portrait project called Inspire. You can find Heather at @heatherdoughtyphotography and @inspirewomenswww.heatherdoughtyphotography.com and www.inspirewomens.com. Make sure you nominate a women that inspires you! Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today I am chatting about desire and desire differences within relationships with Michelle Jermy.  Michelle is a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (trainee), couples counsellor, intimacy coach, and Pilates teacher. We are chatting about some of the different reasons why desire fluctuates within relationships and strategies to keep that spark alive.  You can find Michelle on Instagram @michelle.jeremy and @theyoniwellnessclinicFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

If you struggle with painful periods (AKA: dysmenorrhea), today's episode is for you! I am chatting with Manual Osteopath and RMT and fellow podcast host Nicole Settimi all about dysmenorrhea, how it can impact our lives, and how osteopathy can help to treat it. You can follow Nicole @one.body.wellness on Instagram or check out her website www.one body wellness.ca.  You can find her podcast called The One Body Wellness Podcast here.If you're local to the Peterborough and Kawarthas areas, she offers her services @lavenderandplay.  Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today I am chatting with one of my all time favourite creators, Mia O'Malley.  Mia is a content creator, advocate, and mom who founded Plus Size Babywearing and #PutUsOnTheRack (an initiative to encourage retailers to put inclusive sizing in their stores). She talks about fat positivity, plus size fashion, and parenting.  We are chatting about Mia's journey with her body, body image during plus size pregnancy, what sparked her to create Put Us On The Rack, and her tips for reconnecting with our bodies.You can find Mia on Instagram @miaomalley and @plussizebabywearingFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

This episode is in celebration of the beginning of the end of an era—my 20s.  I am reflecting back on all the amazing times and the hard times of my 20s and going a little deeper into my story than I've gone before.  I'm sharing all about my lessons learned and favourite memories. Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Today we are joined by Saibh, AKA The Vaginismus Lady. Have you ever experienced very painful or impossible penetration? We are covering: What vaginismus is, its symptoms, and causesPrimary vs secondary vaginismusTreatment options Tips for intimacy with vaginismusPelvic exams with vaginismus If you would like to follow Saibh, you can find her @vaginismus_ladyFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Today we are joined by Jenay of the My Naked Mindset Podcast! We are talking about some terrible date stories (you'll have to listen to hear what a guy had the audacity to do to her) and tips for confidence while dating and date ideas! You can follow My Naked Mindset @mynakedmindsetFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

It's the Valentine's, Galentine's, whatever you want to call it episode! I figured this would be the perfect time to bring Gigi Singer back for Part 2 of the sex ed you always wanted but were too afraid to ask for! In this episode we're covering: Why people should own sex toysHow to use sex toys with a partnerToys that work well for partnered use Whether or not vibrators decrease sensitivity How long it takes the average person to climaxVaginal and clitoral orgasms Anal with hemorrhoids and first time anal! Language to use for asking for sexual reciprocationFun ways to be intimate for Valentine's DayWays to bring body confidence into the bedroomHow YOU can be a better sex ed advocate Visit Gigi's website and follow her on Instagram @thegigi.spotIf you're interested in the event she is presenting at on Sexuality, Sex, and Orgasms here is the link.  Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Today we are joined by sexologist and cannabis researcher Amanda Moser, MS, cFLE to chat about all incorporating cannabis safely into your sex life.  What you can expect to learn about in this episode: Ways to enjoy cannabis other than smokingTips for combining cannabis and intimacy for beginnersSafety rules to followHow cannabis can help us explore more during sexHow cannabis can increase pleasure and orgasmsHow we can incorporate cannabis into a self-pleasure routineCommunication tips regarding cannabis and intimacyWhat strains are best for sexual benefits I learned so much in this episode and I hope you will too! Follow Amanda @weedlovesexx on Instagram and visit her website www.weedlovesex.comFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Have you heard of a clitoral suction toy or a “clit sucker”? Today we are joined by Georgia Seymour of Meet Rosie, creator of the Original Rosie.  Does the word suction sound hella intimidating? Don't worry, by the end of the episode it will sound MUCH more enticing.  Here are The Sexy Saturday Podcast, we are a firm believer that everyone with a clitoris needs a suction toy.  We are talking everything from how vibrators and suction toys differ, how to find your clitoris, turning masturbation into an experience, and why waterproof toys are so important!In this podcast we chatted about The Vulva Gallery—their Instagram page is here if you would like to check them out.  Follow Georgia @meetrosieofficial and get your own Original Rosie at www.meetrosie.comFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

We asked…you answered (or I guess you asked!) These are the questions YOU wanted to ask a sex educator and I brought on Gigi Singer from @thegigi.spot to answer them. Gigi is answering your “spicy” sex ed questions like: How to increase libido postpartumSex while recovering from a traumatic birthWhat to do when one partner wants sex more than the otherHow to get into kinky playTips for communication about and during sex Position tips for those in fat/plus-size bodiesWhy you can only orgasm with a vibrator What to do if your clitoris hurts during stimulationSex toys on a budget Solutions for a dry/tight vaginaVisit Gigi's website and follow her on Instagram @thegigi.spotIf you're interested in the event she is presenting at on Sexuality, Sex, and Orgasms here is the link.  Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Trigger warning: eating disordersToday we are joined by Danny Falco, AKA My Wild Aura.  Danny is a singer/songwriter from Boston, MA.  He was on American Idol, made it to the top 32 of X Factor, and has opened for artists like Kesha, Big Time Rush, Mike Posner, and Victoria Justice.  Danny has recently released his debut album titled Confessions of a Fallen Star that can be streamed wherever you get your music.  Danny is sharing about his journey with anorexia (the mental health disorder with the highest mortality rate) as a man and the impact working in the entertainment industry had on his body image.  He is also sharing what recovery has looked like, finding self-love, and his advice for other people struggling with an eating disorder.  US Eating Disorder Hotline for calling or texting: (800) 931-2237Canadian Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-866-NEDIC-20Canadian Eating Disorder Instant ChatEating Disorder Screening ToolFollow Danny on Instagram @mywildaura and find his debut album Confessions of a Fallen Star wherever you stream your music.  Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

We are learning all about Erotic Blueprints with Camilla Davis, M.A. ACS, of Flavors of Pleasure Academy.  She is a Sexual Freedom and Intimacy Coach, Servant Leader, Sex Educator/Sexologist, Erotic Blueprint Coach, and Pleasure Advocate. Think of Erotic Blueprints as kind of the love languages of sex! Camilla shares her abundance of knowledge about: What Erotic Blueprints areThe 5 Erotic BlueprintsWays each blueprint can spice things upSensation toys (sign us up for those Wolverine claws!)What to do if your partner and you have different blueprintsWhy you should still take the quiz when you're singleYou can take the Erotic Blueprint Quiz here.  Follow Camilla @flavorsofpleasure on Instagram and visit her website www.flavorsofpleasure.comFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Happy New Year! Today we are chatting all things tarot with the lovely owners of Tarot and the City, Sarah and Andi. Tarot and the City is the unofficial tarot deck of Sex and the City.If you've ever been curious about tarot or wanted a deck of your own, get ready to learn! Sarah and Andi do a collective card pull for us to ring in 2022 and discuss some of the beautiful illustrations in their deck....and if you're just a fellow SATC fan, I hope you enjoy the fun discussions we have in this episode!In addition to learning all about tarot, we play Sex and the City trivia, Would You Rather, and a little game of F*ck, Marry, Kill featuring the characters of the show (...I promise, we recorded BEFORE the And Just Like That premiere and had NO idea what was coming).  Follow Tarot and the City and @sexandthecitytarot and buy yourself one of their beautifully illustrated decks here (because now we know it's not bad luck to buy your own!)Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Today we are joined by Marie-Pier, AKA The Balanced Dietitian.  Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice.If you've ever struggled in your relationship with food, this is the episode for you.  Today we are chatting aboutMarie-Pier's journey with her body Being an anti-diet dietitianWhat diet culture is and how we've been affected by itDisordered eating/eating disordersSteps to take toward food freedomTips for surviving the holidays and enjoying them guilt freeAvoiding common holiday body triggers and setting boundaries You can find Marie-Pier at @the.balanced.dietitian and listen to her podcast The Balanced Dietitian Podcast  here.Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

You've tried meditation—but have you tried SEXUAL meditation? You can literally check off your meditation and your orgasm in one self-love sitting! How cool is that?Today we are joined by Sayra Player, owner of sexual meditation app Guided by Glow.  Sayra is also an actress, filmmaker, creative, and a writer.  She is enthusiastic about yoga and meditation and created this app for iOS and Android for sexual meditation.  Guided by Glow has been featured on Goop and the Late Late Show with James Corden!Guided by glow is at the top of our Christmas wish lists this year and is the perfect sustainable self-love gift to give to a friend!Today we are talking with Sayra about:Her WHY for creating a sex meditation appWhat sex meditation isTechniques to help increase the mind-body connection during sexHow mindfulness can improve your sex lifeHow Guided by Glow can help with sexual confidenceThe root and sacral chakrasWho can benefit from sexual meditationUse code SEXYSATURDAY to save $20 off the yearly subscription to Guided by Glow, bringing it to only $27.99 at guidedbyglow.comFollow Guided by Glow on Instagram @guidedbyglowFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Trigger Warning for this episode: alcoholism, addiction, sexual trauma, suicide attempt, toxic relationships, disordered eating, and pregnancy loss. Today we are joined by Misha Griffis, a content creator and single mom to two boys.  She suffers from ADHD, depression, anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  She is a recovering alcoholic/addict since 2010  and is also in recovery from disordered eating.  She left a toxic marriage in 2015 and earned her BS in Environmental Health and an MS in Industrial Hygiene while raising her two young boys.  Her social media platforms are focused on body acceptance, mental health, normalizing normal shit, and making people smile and laugh along the way. I gave Misha the space to share her story in its entirety instead of formatting this episode in the usual interview style.  In this space, Misha discusses her story including:Alcoholism and drug addictionHer suicide attempt and the aftermathDisordered eating and body imageLeaving a toxic marriageHer complete molar pregnancy loss Being diagnosed and treated for ADHDBreast Implant Illness and her experience with explant surgeryLooking back on red flags You can find Misha's incredible platforms on Instagram and TikTok@misha.griffis on Instagram@misha.griffis on TikTokHere is the link to her blogFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com 

Today we are joined by Leslie Piekarski—a Speech Language Pathologist, fitness instructor, and Director of Exercise Content for Pilates on Demand.Topics we are covering today include:Body image and growing up in competitive danceHow her knee injury changed the way she looked at her bodyHow to find joy in movementBuilding up body image and confidence with Pilates and BarreLearning from your bodyHow PIlates and Barre increase pelvic health and can improve your sex lifeMind-body connection and sexMovements that are great for sexual health Why missionary might be hurting youStretches to help you find comfort in your favourite sex positionsWhat to look for in an instructor that's size inclusiveYou can follow Leslie @ellepye on Instagram and find her @pilatesondemand_caSign up for Pilates on Demand here and use code NICOLE10 to save on your membership!Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today we are joined by Carissa McIntyre, AKA Lady Mack.  She is an erotica author from Peterborough, Ontario. We are chatting about:How writing erotic novels got Carissa out of a shelterWhat brought her to eroticaWhat to expect from her erotica booksWhy you should be reading eroticaHow to use erotica to spice up your sex life and improve communication about sex and intimacyHer recommendations for holiday shopping The two books Carissa recommended for Christmas gifts are:CuffedCandy's Bedtime StoriesHere is a link to the sex game she discusses in the episode. You can follow her @ladymackxo and visit her website www.ladymackxo.comFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

If you've ever wondered how the HELL to talk to your kids about sex, this is the episode for you!Today we are joined by Joanne Ilaqua—founder of Mamasoup (a virtual village for moms, nurse, birth and postpartum doula, Lamaze teacher, and mother to four.In this episode we are chatting about: Cringey sex talks with our parentsAge appropriate ways to talk to young kids about sex and their bodies (and why it's never too early to start)Using books as a tool to teach kids about sexHow to talk to teenagers about sexWhy it's important to talk to teenagers about pleasureWhy Joanne buys condoms for her kids (and doesn't ask any questions when they've been used) Fostering body confidence in teenagersWhat teenagers are doing online and how social media has changed sex and body imageThe moment her daughter dropped the “see you next Tuesday” word at a family dinnerHow to take your sex talk beyond the traditional birds & beesYou can find Joanne on Instagram @mamasoup.ca and @mamasoup.appHer website is www.mamasoup.ca and her blog is blog.mamasoup.caFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today we are joined by my friend Jannine MacKinnon of Unapologetic Motherhood.  Jannine is a mother and content creator who has created the Unapologetic Motherhood Community, a safe space where moms can talk and learn about taboo topics like sex, cannabis, finances, women's health, and more from a variety of experts.  In this episode we are chatting:Mom Truth Mondays and prioritizing yourself Body confidence and sexinessHow the pandemic forced us to sit with our bodies Cannabis and its role in the bedroom Tips for accepting and loving yourselfTips for spicing up your love life The Unapologetic Motherhood Community Follow Jannine @unapologeticmotherhood_Check out her website www.unapologeticmotherhood.comFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today we are joined by the one and one and only Leisse Wilcox! I wanted to release this episode early as we wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Leisse is a conscious relationship coach, mother to three girls, taco enthusiast, TWO TIMES best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, and has created a beautiful business helping people develop relationships with themselves. We are chatting about: TacosDeveloping a conscious relationship with yourselfSetting yourself up for creativityStepping away from hustle cultureEmotional alchemy How Leisse turned breast cancer into her own beautiful experienceAbout that time she took her Tits to TexasWhat sexiness means as a breast cancer survivorThe one message Leisse would go to someone who is going through cancer Find Leisse's first book To Call Myself Beloved hereFind Leisse's second book Alone here* I highly recommend also getting the audiobooks (her voice is seriously gold) *Follow Leisse @leissewilcoxVisit www.leissewilcox.comFind Leisse's podcast How To Be A Human hereFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today we are joined by Sexual Health Educator, Intimacy Coach, Physician's Assistant, and host of Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators—Jordan D'Nelle.We are chatting all things body confidence and sexiness, tips for improving intimacy, sex toys, and how intimacy coaching can help YOU get the sex you didn't even know you were missing (and definitely deserve). You can follow Jordan @jordandnelle and checkout her website at www.jordandnelle.comGet the ultimate foreplay guide here. Follow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemkeWant to apply to the podcast? Send an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com

Today we are joined by the breathtaking Artemisia Johnson! Artemisia is a mother, model, and is in the dating world after divorce. In this episode we discuss:Dating and sex as a twice divorced motherBody acceptance Plus size fashionJumping into plus size modelling at age 34Finding your own sexy and embracing your body You can follow Artemisia here.Other content creators/models/accounts mentioned during the interview: Mia O'MalleyMs GigglesMaddie JonesThe Hollywood WingwomanErica LaurenWill StewartBlake BannerFollow the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and Nicole @_nicolelemke

Today we are joined by my friend Hollyanne Simon (AKA @thefamilysimon).  Hollyanne is a mother, military wife, blogger, and ex-pastor.Trigger warning for this episode: discussion of eating disordersWe discuss censorship against fat bodies on Instagram, how purity culture impacted her body image and sexuality, runway modelling, and faith deconstruction and reconstruction.  Go follow Hollyanne!@thefamilysimonGo follow Nicole and The Sexy Saturday Podcast!@_nicolelemke@thesexysaturdaypodcastWant to be a guest on the podcast? Shoot an email to thesexysaturdaypodcast@gmail.com with your application!

Today we are joined by Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Carly Wallace.Ever feel like your insides are falling out? Pee a little when you cough, sneeze, or run? Do you have pain during sex? This episode is for YOU. We talk about everything from what happens during a pelvic health physiotherapy appointment, c-section preparation and recovery tips, finding a menstrual cup that fits your vagina, and the different kinds of prolapses that can happen.  You'll have to listen until the end to learn all about VARTS (AKA: the classy term for queefing), Nicole's experience having one at her in-law's house during an aggressive card game, why they happen, and how to prevent them.  You need to go find Carly on Instagram @carlywallacepelvichealthphysio.  If you are local to Lindsay, Ontario you can find her at Adelaide Clinic OR you can check out her online program for your pelvic floor here.Make sure you are following the podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast and @_nicolelemke

Hey,  I'm Nicole and this is the Sexy Saturday Podcast.  Here we will talk about everything you wouldn't even ask your best friend...from postpartum sex to your deepest fantasies.  This is a space for you to explore everything from mental health to body confidence to the deed itself. Trigger warning for this episode—I do discuss my history with disordered eating, infertility, and pregnancy loss.  If any of those things apply to you, this may not be the episode for you.  Go follow Nicole and The Sexy Saturday Podcast!@_nicolelemke@thesexysaturdaypodcast