The G Spot with Grace Alice

In this extra spicy episode, Grace speaks to who she considers to be the kink queen of Ireland! Her guest is the incredibly knowledgeable and refreshing Aoife Murray, an Irish kink educator who has informed and empowered thousands through her work. Aoife graciously shares her own experiences of being in the kink community and her power-exchange relationships, and what it all means to her. Grace and Aoife also tackle a dilemma about getting started in the world of kink - how to meet people, red flags to look out for, and just a great chat about normalising the diversity of human sexuality and kink. We are incredibly excited to announce that we are celebrating season 2 of The G Spot with a brand new competition with Playblue.ie for over €300 worth of scx toys. One lucky winner will of of Grace's season 2 picks. All you have to do is make sure you're following @grace_alice_oshea, @headstuff and @playblueireland and then tag your bestie or beloved in the comments of this video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCWuXTgMfAT/?igsh=MXgxd2h2NGJoN2FubA== Winner will be announced in the last episode of the season on December 18th! Good luck. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 3 of our second season of The G Spot, Grace speaks to the wise and wonderful Dr. Afif El-Khuffash, neonatologist and co-host of fellow Headstuff podcast, The Baby Tribe. Afif shares fascinating anecdotes about learning - or not learning - about sex growing up in the Middle East. Grace also enlists Afif's help in answering some dilemmas about getting back into enjoying sex after the mechanics of baby-making and navigating friend's opinions on your sexless but happy relationship. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 2, Grace has the pleasure and honour of speaking to the incredible Natasha O' Brien. Natasha is a human rights activist whose voice has been instrumental in addressing gender-based violence in Ireland and the flaws in our justice system.  Grace and Natasha discuss Natasha's experience of being the victim of a violent attack and navigating the extremely challenging legal process. And because Natasha is - like so many of us - much more than a victim, we talk about lots more too, including sex education, supporting a partner who has been sexually assaulted and approaching the delicate situation of when you can't stand your loved one's new partner! Please read on further for info on support services related to the topics discussed. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  As Grace flagged in the intro to this ep, there are some sensitive topics addressed. If you or someone you know is affected by issues related to homophobia, gender-based violence, sexual assault, abusive relationships, mental health struggles, or suicidal thoughts, please remember you're not alone; there are people ready to listen and help. Samaritans Ireland offers 24/7 emotional support for anyone going through a tough time; reach them at 116 123 or click on this link to see details for various mental health services on the HSE website. For support related to domestic violence or abusive relationships, Women's Aid provides support for women at 1800 341 900, while Men's Aid supports men at 01 554 3811. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offers a national helpline for those impacted by sexual assault at 1800 778 888.  LGBT Ireland offers mental health and support services at 1800 929 539 or you can text LGBTI+ to 50808 to access a free 24/7 text support service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back!!! Grace kicks off Season 2 of The G Spot with fabulous comedian and actor Anna Clifford. Grace and Anna talk sex education and delve deep into your dilemmas. From fantasising about a terrible ex to shaking off sexual shame...and as always, plenty more! This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The G Spot is back! Season 2 of The G Spot will kick off on the 30th of October and episodes will be released weekly. This season we have even more dilemmas and as always no topic is off limits. Join us as we tackle the taboo and celebrate the spicy with some great guests including Natasha O’Brien, Nathalie Lennon, Afif El-khuffash, Anna Clifford, Eimear O’Reilly, Aoife Murray, and Nicola Fox Hamilton. The G Spot is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  The G Spot is a HeadStuff Podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Within this episode, Grace talks to beloved Youtuber and podcaster Keelin Moncrieff! Grace and Keelin talk about picking up shame around sex and masturbation, growing up in a naked family, how we learn to objectify ourselves, choosing more ethically produced porn, how to deal with your partner pushing you to watch porn and the insecurities that can arise from a partner's porn use, setting boundaries and communicating around porn use in a relationship, how to get back out there after being cheated on by an ex (during pregnancy! - I believe the term "cheating bastard" was used), remembering your worth, the mad things you hear in school staff rooms, the double standards faced by mothers compared to fathers, enjoying casual sex as a single mum...and as always, heaps more. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is joined for this episode by the enchanting content creator, storyteller and comedian Aoife Dunne...and they could not stop chatting, so this episode is a good and chunky one for you, with lots of very intimate insights from both. Grace and Aoife chat in depth about vaginismus and their experiences, feeling like your body - particularly your vagina - is working against you, reflecting on how horror stories around sex made us afraid of having it, learning to honour our bodies and boundaries in our 30's, how sexual difficulties impacted our relationships, navigating vaginismus when you're single and dating, enjoying lots of non-penetrative sexy bits, exploring the question 'is it OK to hate being single?', going on the hunt for deeper more fulfilling friendships, and lots, lots, lots more.  This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is joined for this episode by the iconic Cian Griffin (aka @Gaylgeoirí). Cian is an LGBTQ+ content creator, writer, podcaster, and media personality who creates content in English and Irish...and now he is a friend of the G-Spot! Grace and Cian chat about discovering sexy material as a teen through Bebo and pixelated GIFs in the 00s, how porn can actually normalise some positive aspects of sex, some differences between sexual messaging then and now, questioning your sexual identity when in a relationship, the harm of heteronormativity, different ways of exploring our sexuality, properly introducing Grace to the work of Chappell Roan, getting uncomfortable when friends ask questions that feel invasive, how first-time sex is like the Leaving Cert and making pancakes, why it might be a great decision for you to wait to have sex, feeling more comfortable with being 'inexperienced' and why it doesn't need to be a big deal, faking it vs. being honest...and as always, plenty more! This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  Please visit this link for lots of info on supports for LGBTIQ+ people in Ireland - lgbt.ie/our-services/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is joined for this episode by the ray of (very funny and lovely) sunshine that is Laura O' Mahony. Laura is a stand-up comedian, mom of 3 and you may also know her from her brilliant podcast Red Raw, which she co-hosts with Rob Heffernan. Yes, another fabulous guest from Cork! Grace and Laura chat about everything from Cillian Murphy to OnlyFans. They talk about growing up quite 'sheltered' when it comes to sex, what it's like to have only had sex with one person, the comfort of hearing the phrase "that's normal", performing sex vs. actually figuring it out, when your vagina doesn't seem to want to have sex, how our parents can evolve along with us as times change, knowing better and doing better when we have our own kids, navigating sex and boundaries when you are living at home with your parents, how Grace used to disable the house alarm and sneak boys into her room, figuring out conflicting feelings when your partner wants to set up an OnlyFans, making time for sex when you have kids...and as always, so much more! This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is joined this week by broadcaster and host of the Flop Culture podcast, Fionnuala Jay! Fionnuala and Grace chat about the differences between sex education today and when we were young, the rise of far-right fear-mongering around sex education, the myth that Grace is bringing around a suitcase of sex toys to schools, realising you've slept with your new partner's brother, the stress of keeping a secret, coping when your partner's mental health issues are affecting your sex life, thinking about your needs while also being empathetic towards your partner, the stigma around putting ourselves first and setting boundaries as women, having less cruel break-ups, the resentment and anger that can simmer under people-pleasing, why we need government-funded rage rooms...and lots more! As Grace flagged in the intro to this ep, there are some references to mental health and depression. You can contact Samaritans for support on 116 123 or click on this link to see details for various mental health services on the HSE website. There is also a brief mention of a type of emotional abuse - you can use the services above or also contact Women's Aid at www.womensaid.ie or on 1800 341 900 and Men's Aid at www.mensaid.ie or on 01 554 3811. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is joined this week by content creator and host of The Voicenote and Queeriosity...hailing from Ireland's real capital, it’s Pádraig Wilson McCarthy! Pádraig and Grace chat and cackle their way through many different topics, from the lighter to the heavier and plenty in between. They talk about not having a clue about sex when growing up, the pain of watching sex scenes with your parents (Pádraig watched Saltburn with his mam, bless his heart), silly nicknames for our genitals, normalising how different relationship structures suit different people, telling your partner if you're tempted to cheat, making the incredibly difficult decision between staying in your current relationship or pursuing a new one, how having a 'good body' won't make you good at sex, believing partners when they compliment us, body image difficulties in the bedroom, getting out of our heads and into the moment, Beyoncé and Jay-Z...the list goes on.  As Grace flagged in the intro to this ep, there are some references to body image difficulties and disordered eating. You can contact Bodywhys for support. Their website has lots of info and can be found at www.bodywhys.ie. You can call their helpline on 01-2107906 or access their email support service via alex@bodywhys.ie. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Grace is joined by the fab fab fab Karla K. Karla is the co-host of podcast “The Unpopular Opinion”, marketeer and beauty educator from Dublin. Grace and Karla delve into some nostalgia around learning about sex (J17 magazine ring any bells?!), how the media we grow up with shapes our views about women and sex, why we should not be turning to Reddit sex challenges for the 'cure' to decreasing desire, how to handle a partner's newly shared kink when you are not into it, how libido is much more complex than we may think (which is a good thing!)...and we bust some libido myths along the way for good measure. This episode has A LOT packed in and does not disappoint! This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s Favourite Adult Store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first episode, The G-Spot is kicking things off with a bang! Grace chats to the charming TV presenter, podcaster and social media star that is James Kavanagh. Grace and James talk about his experiences of sex education as a teen (anyone else remember the TV being wheeled out to the front of class?!), finding support and friendship through the LGBTIQ+ youth organisation BeLonGTo, how to cope with insecurities about your partners' seemingly perfect ex, navigating casual sex that is physically but not erotically satisfying, exploring core desires, telling our partners what we want, not being afraid of our partners' fantasies, and what James would say to his 14 year old self who was grappling with an STI diagnosis after having sex for the first time. And those are just the highlights! Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland is the national organisation supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. You can contact them on 01 670 6223 (Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm). This number is not a helpline, but BeLonGTo signposts to many important services on their site - www.belongto.org. This episode is sponsored by PlayBlue, Ireland's favourite adult store. Ireland’s favourite adult store. Find out more at https://playblue.ie/ Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. Grace's aim is to prevent people suffering in silence with sexual and intimacy issues, as she believes everyone deserves a life filled with joy, pleasure and connection. She offers 1-1 coaching sessions to individuals, couples coaching, workshops, courses, and delivers sex positive education for adults through her extensive work in the media (including this podcast!). If you would like to work with Grace or learn more, you can find her at gracealice.com or on Instagram under @grace_alice_oshea.  This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The G-Spot with Grace Alice is your new go-to podcast for all things sex and relationships. Award-winning sex educator, coach, and writer Grace Alice brings her signature warmth and wisdom to deliver a satisfying blend of education, empowerment, and entertainment. Each week, Grace is joined by some of Ireland’s most beloved personalities – from influencers and comedians to TV and radio stars – as they dive deep into the dilemmas we face in the bedroom and beyond. Expect candid conversations, expert advice, and some giggles along the way as Grace Alice and her guests tackle the taboo and celebrate the spicy - no topic is off-limits. Whether you’re looking for tips to amp up your sex life or just need a comforting voice to reassure you that you’re not alone, The G-Spot is the place to be. Support The G Spot to get ad-free listening and bonus content at HeadStuffPodcasts.com This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mahon. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact advertising@headstuff.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices