Okay, is this Awkward?

Carrying on from part 8, in this episode Jax and Aash talk to Ragavi- a Mental Health advocate, who through her lived experience uses her platform and skills to advocate breaking stigmas in the Tamil  Community. She is also a therapeutic support team volunteer at ANBU அன்பு, loosely translates to ‘Love’ in Tamil and stands for Abuse Never Becomes Us. ANBU UK is a UK registered charity, supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Tamil community. This episode contains details about sexual assault that listeners may find distressing. So, if you are not in a place to listen to something like this and want to leave it for another day, that's okay. Come back, when YOU are feeling ready. Love, Jax && Aash xx ———————————————————— Don’t forget to follow #OITAwkward on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitawkward/ If you prefer, you can also email us: oitawkard@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow/subscribe to our Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ———————————————————— Follow Ragavi (The Jasmine Mind) on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasminemind/ ———————————————————— Follow ANBU on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anbu.uk/ Email: ask@anbu.org.uk ———————————————————— Background music:  Isai Therapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isai___therapy/ ———————————————————— Helplines: The Survivors Trust: 01788 550554 info@thesurvivorstrust.org https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org SurvivorsUK 02035983898 help@survivorsuk.org Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999 https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/ (live chat) Safeline support@safeline.org.uk 0808 800 5005 https://www.safeline.org.uk ————————————————————

In this episode, Jax and Aash delve into the topic of Sexual Assault in hope that sharing some lived experiences will open up the platform for the much-needed conversations  This is a two-part episode. So please do listen to the 2nd part (episode 9) where we speak to a professional about the topic This episode contains details about sexual assault that listeners may find distressing. So, if you are not in a place to listen to something like this and want to leave it for another day, that's okay. Come back, when YOU are feeling ready.  Love,  Jax && Aash xx  ————————————————————  Don’t forget to follow #OITAwkward on social media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitawkward/ If you prefer, you can also email us: oitawkard@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow/subscribe to our Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts  ————————————————————  Helplines:  The Survivors Trust:  01788 550554  info@thesurvivorstrust.org  https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org  SurvivorsUK  02035983898  help@survivorsuk.org  Rape Crisis  0808 802 9999  https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/ (live chat)  Safeline  support@safeline.org.uk  0808 800 5005  https://www.safeline.org.uk  ————————————————————

Get your love dose this episode as Jax && Aash attempt to define what love is.  Touching on love languages, debating on single life, and sharing their most "memorable" Valentine's day- this episode is a light-hearted attempt at discussing the pressures around the V-word.

In this week's episode, Aash quizzes Jax on his knowledge about a classic taboo topic- Periods! As they merely touch on the topic- join them in knowing some interesting facts, having a laugh about some stereotypes, and taking one more step towards normalising talking about all things "Period"

In case you have not heard it enough already- wash first! This one is a PTA session you want to attend- not the parent-teacher kind. We call this one the Pits, Tits, and Ass sesh! Join Jax and Aash in their first episode for 2021 as they breakdown the do’s and don’ts on general health and sexual hygiene. This Mid-season episode is all you need to kickstart your journey to Gooooood, Healthy, and Hygienic well-being!

From being covered in apple sauce to food deprivation- join Jax and Aash this week as #TheratrixTheDominatrix tells them all about the life of a #Dominatrix. Shocking revelations, a plethora of stories and some crucial advice - this one will leave you with indepth knowledge, answered questions and perhaps.. new curiosities 😏🤫😋😉 "Your Kink Is Not My Kink And That Is Okay"

Explicit, Interesting, Informative- We are calling this one the erotic awakening. Join Jax and Aash as they discover different kinks including balloons, trees, and shibari.

Eggplants and peaches! Naughty or Nice? Unexpected messages. Join Jax && Aash on episode 2 where they are discussing "Sexting". First-hand experiences and some interesting observations- this one will definitely resonate.

Consent is like the perfect outfit- it is sexy, it is cool and it most definitely will never go out of fashion. Join Jax && Aash on their first episode where they are discussing "Consent". First-hand experiences and some interesting observations- this one will definitely make you think.

For some, talking about "taboo topics" is still AWKWARD.  Cue: Jax && Aash- embarking on a journey to normalise such conversation.