Masterbators - For The Love of Sex

Hello listeners of the podcast! This is a quick goodbye, for now. I've loved making the podcast, but at the moment I'm not in a space where I can keep making it. But I hope I'll be back next year. Thanks for everything!If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.comThank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing music!  

While I'm on break, I decided to upload some of my favourite episodes so far. I loved this chat with actor, comedian and writer Sarah Griffin. We talked about her upbringing by a proud, second-wave feminist in Louisville, Kentucky, her experience as "Patrick" as part of the Pop Up Globe's "all male" cast of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream and her journey to identifying as genderqueer.Sarah's recommendations:Binder: GC2bPacker: Mr LimpyFind Sarah on Twitter @TheSarahGriffinAny questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPodINSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.comThank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing music! 

This week was special to me, as I had the pleasure to welcome back the wonderful Nina Sever. So much has happened since we last met. From finishing and publishing their directorial debut for Erika Lust's XConfessions ("Coffee with Pleasure"), their first experiences as a performer in the porn industry, to exploring their gender identity, Nina was open and honest in discussing their recent journey.Check out their work http://www.ninasever.com/ and find them on instagram @ninasever. Please rate, review and subscribe, as tedious as it is, it really helps out the podcast! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.comThank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing music!

Join me this week for a chat with Canadian stand-up comedian and writer Kate Barron. We talked about Kate's comedy, what inspires her and the biggest challenges female comedians face. Oh, and sex...kind of.If you want to see what Kate is up to next, you can find her here:Upcoming shows: https://katebarron.ca/showsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/TTwitter: https://twitter.com/kate_barronAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.comMusic by the wonderful Jakob Welding.

Join me this week for a chat with actress Harriet Catchpole as we discuss the importance of removing stigma around masturbation and opening up the opportunity for shameless self-exploration.Harriet's social media:Instagram: @harriet_catchpole_Twitter: @harrietcatchpo1Harriet's Theatre Company: Instagram @innutshelltheatrecompanyAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

This week I got to sit down with actress and drag artist Alexandra Christle, aka Crystal Bollix. We had a chat about her beginnings in drag performance, the inspiration behind her show "The Bitch Ball" and how she found strength in claiming back the word "Bitch", transforming it from weakness to strength. CrystalBollix on Twitter (@CBollix): https://twitter.com/CBollix?s=09Crystal Bollix on Instagram (@CrystalBollix) https://instagram.com/crystalbollix?igshid=1mmaz1ff71kqpGo catch "Crystal Bollix Presents The Bitch Ball" in Edinburgh:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/crystal-bollix-presents-the-bitch-ballMore info about the Maiden Speech Festival:https://www.lexiclareproductions.com/copy-of-maiden-speech-festival-1Maiden Speech (@MaidenSpeech) on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MaidenSpeech?s=09See Drag:The Working Men's Clubwww.workersplaytime.netorking http://www.workersplaytime.net/The Glory Londonhttp://www.theglory.co/Try DraD:Soho Theatre Drag & Cabaret Labhttps://sohotheatre.com/project/cabaret-drag-lab/As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Violet V. Violet has been active in the kink community for years and was happy to answer all my questions, smart and otherwise. (Get ready for a lot of "asking for a friend"). How she got into the scene, what misconceptions she would like to get rid off, her personal limit-list, tips for newbies and more. If you have any questions that I haven't asked, please feel free to contact me and we'll get back together for another episode to get a bit more indepth.Violet's recommendation for newbies to the scene:https://fetlife.com/"FetLife is the Social Network for the BDSM, Fetish & Kinky Community."Violet's Instagram: @thelittleviolet13 As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

Join me this week for a chat with singer/ song writer Beth Powell about the challenges of growing up in a small town and the experiences that lead us to become ourselves. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

*Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault*This week I talked to cabaret artist Jacinta about her personal experience with abortion and the importance of free, legal and safe treatment. An important conversation I'm grateful for about a topic that is so important to discuss. Especially as it still holds a lot of shame and guilt which is placed on us by society, that simply shouldn't be there. We also discussed her experience with sexual assault, how the "Me Too" - movement helped her in recognising and coming to terms with her experience and the importance of consent. BPAS is the UK's leading abortion care charity - specialists in safe, confidential, high-quality abortion treatment for more than 50 years:https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

This week I'm joined by actor, writer and photographer Carina Griffiths. She took the time on educating me on endometriosis and was kind enough to share her story and the shocking lack of autonomy over her body she has felt in the medical system over the years. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

Join me this week for a chat with the wonderful Orla Quilligan as we discuss the need for monogamy, dating apps and go off on all sorts of fun tangents from psychotherapy to the NHS.Because we touched on mental health and counseling, here are some resources I've previously linked on the topic on a previous episode, of course this list isn't comprehensive and is in no way meant as, or an alternative to, medical advice! Always talk to a medical professional if you have any concerns! https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ https://guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk/home/full https://www.icope.nhs.uk/ - Coping with emotionsAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

This week, join me for a great conversation with actor Jenet Le Lacheur. We discussed porn, its impact on young people and why its censorship should ring alarm bells. Jenet shared her personal journey to finding their gender identity, what role porn played in it and why inclusive sex education would have been and is so vital. Oh and last but not least, my new favourite topic: kink. Find Jenet on Twitter: @JenetLeLacheurSee Jenet in Hamlet:https://iristheatre.com/event/hamlet/As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com  

Hey lovely listeners of the pod! Just a quick one to let you know in taking a short break for the next two weeks. Afterwards I'll be back with my usual shenanigans! Enjoy the sun!

Join me this week for an exciting chat with Reg, sex therapist in training and absolutely lovely human. She openly shared her first experiences with sex, from discovering the joys of masturbation, to her first time as well as her more recent experiences on her journey into the world of Tantra. An incredible conversation and certainly not our last! "It's been a ride and I've learned a lot and I've cried a lot and I've had a lot of orgasms."~RegThings to look into:Andrew Barnes:  http://andrewbarnes.cz/en/Sex Club Orange : www.sexclubme.comAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com 

This week we celebrate a little anniversiary, it's the 20th episode of Masterbators! With me for the occassion were Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker who came to chat about their show "Tits, Teeth and Twats" that premiered at Brighton Fringe last year. The play centers around two young women who are struggling to cope in a society obsessed with Snapchat filters, glitter and the Kardashians. We talked about their inspiration behind the play, the unrealistic beauty standards young people are subjected to, online dating, gender roles and insecurities. Keep an eye out on their social media, the show will return soon!The show's socials:Insta: @titsteethtwatTwitter: @TitsteethtwatFacebook: @titsandteethAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

Another week, another amazing guest! This week I had a chat with burlesque performer into the dark side, Aine Oniel aka Curly Chaos, for an exciting chat about everything from figuring our masturbation, to first orgasms, finding your sex and communication what you want and owning your kink. I have so many more questions, so this will not be the last time you hear Aine on the podcast!Find her on instagram @curly_chaos_Burlesque If you're really quick you can catch her show tonight ;), all details here: https://www.thechapelkingscross.co.uk/whats-on/2019/5/18/the-cheek-of-it-presents-the-after-school-club-cabaretAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com

This week I had the privilege to sit down with MUA, councellor in training and dear friend, Alessandra Pavan. She bravely shared her experience with domestic violence, how she broke free and what it's like to deal with the aftermath.Alessandra's Instagram: @alessapavanThe blog Alessandra mentioned: Amja UnabashedlyTwitter: @AUnabashedly Instagram: @amjaunabashedlySome resources regarding support for victim's of domestic violence. This list is in no way exhaustive and can change depending on where you live, but it might be able to provide someone in need a starting point. National Domestic Violence HelplineThe Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline0808 2000 247http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/Citizens Advisehttps://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse/Domestic abuse: how to get help https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-helpVictim Support"We believe that all survivors of domestic abuse should be able to get the support they need to move on from the impact of abuse. We don’t just help people who’ve recently experienced domestic abuse — we’re here to support both men and women, weeks, months and years afterwards."https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuseMenInformation regarding support for male survivors from Women's Aid:https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/support-for-male-survivors/ManKind Initiative"Confidential helpline, available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner)." https://www.mankind.org.uk/Men's Advice Line"Men's Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members)."0808 801 0327http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/Men's Aid"Men’s Aid strives to remove bias and prejudice from all parts of our Society and focuses on providing help and assistance to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who may need it, but in particular males."https://www.mensaid.co.uk/LGTBQI+Galop"The LGBT+ anti-violence charity"http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/Stonewall Housing"Stonewall Housing is the specialist lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) housing advice and support provider in England."https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/criminal-law/domestic-violenceReducing the Risk of Domestic Violence"We are local: we provide the Independent Domestic Violence Advisor team and other services for Oxfordshire"https://www.reducingtherisk.org.uk/cms/content/lgbtThe London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership"The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT  people who  have experienced domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London"https://lgbtdap.org.ukWomenWomen's Aid"Since 1974, we have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse."https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Solace Women's Aid"Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from abuse and violence."Freephone 0808 802 5565https://www.solacewomensaid.org/Refuge"At Refuge, we believe that no-one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse. On any given day Refuge supports more than 6,000 clients, helping them rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse; for example domestic violence, sexual

This week I had the pleasure to chat with artist, interaction designer and self proclaimed pseudopoet Jay Whitehead. She shared her story with me, how she dealt with battling leukemia as a child, finding strength in art and how it helped her through the darkest times and the importance of "fuck it moments". Truly one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I've ever had. If you'd like to check out some of her art, you can find her in Instagram @J.whiteheadintdesarts and @s_catteredAs always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com  

This week I got to sit down with actress and all-round lovely human Tricia Wey. We discussed our favourite sex toys, Tricia's journey and experience with polyamory and her identity as a Black woman. It was so much fun, can't wait for you guys to hear it!As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast@g[at]gmail.com  

*Trigger Warning:This week's episode deals with eating disorders and associated behavious*This week things are getting a little more serious as Chrissy Kapartis joins me to talk body image, self-love and her journey of overcoming an eating disorder. A difficult, but wonderful, open and honest conversation.Find Chrissy's blog here: https://ckapartis.wixsite.com/actingandhealing?fbclid=IwAR3dTfaRfZFSIWi-aV3wtqiY_8woRc-LTh7GwDKkKK-VafCM1vlUuUtYoywThe recover clinic's website: https://www.therecoverclinic.co.ukRecover clinic's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeYFlpqLE22gbpkjhqdAhkQEmmy's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEM-dohxHbGgYZjiPEeDAQ/videosEmmy's website: http://emmybrunner.comAnd Grace Victory’s interview with Emmy Chrissy referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/sVNMU8SOBoUAny questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here:Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com