Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual assault
This is part 2 of a 2 part episode featuring Vanessa Hook
Emily and Vanessa discuss:

How to feel safe in your body again after sexual assault
Vanessa's experience with sex after sexual assault
Dissociating during sex
Tips for grounding yourself
Holding shame in your body
What needs to change in society 

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Vanessa's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/56nccHdAPxLam4AsA0KHEt?si=aCl2JsZnRLuPz0IA0tHr2w 
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053 Finding safety and sovereignty in your body after sexual assault with Vanessa Hook - Part 2

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This episode featured Dana Da Silva who is a single mum of two based in Sydney, Australia. She's a part-time media adviser and an indie author with big dreams. She considers putting pen to paper to be an exquisite art, free therapy, and a form of meditation. The Shift is her debut book.
Emily and Dana discuss:

Dana’s experience with OCD
Paedophilic OCD
How to support somebody with OCD
BDSM
Is BDSM spiritually good for you?
Our experiences with orgasm becoming easier to obtain
Dana’s experience with UTIs

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Dana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerdanadasilva/
Buy Dan’a’s book The Shift’: https://www.amazon.com.au/Shift-memoir-Dana-Silva/dp/0648630005 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

143 Living in hell within your own mind with Dana Da Silva

This episode features Dr. Sarah Ashton who is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), Board Approved Supervisor (AHPRA), training author, and the Director and Founder of SHIPS. Sarah created SHIPS because she saw a deep need for safe and inclusive spaces to talk about sex and connection. She sees liberating expression of sexuality from fear, isolation, and shame as her personal and professional purpose.
In this episode Emily and Dr. Sarah Ashton discuss:

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
The prevalence of BPD
Common BPD misconceptions
How BPD can impact romantic relationships
How people with BPD can maintain healthy relationships
How BPD can impact sex
How a partner of somebody with BPD can support them

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SHIPS Psychology Website: https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/
SHIPS Psychology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipspsychology/
SHIPS Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipstraining/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

142 Borderline Personality Disorder, sex and relationships with Dr. Sarah Ashton

In this episode, Emily is joined by Nova who is a live streamer, content creator and industry advocate. She owns a studio in Melbourne where she streams from, and also hosts other streamers. In 2023, she was voted Australia’s best porn newcomer. In 2024 she is nominated for a number of awards, including XBIZ Female Streamer of the Year and AAIA Industry Ambassador.
Emily and Nova discuss:

What is a cam girl
Unique requests Nova has had
What is sugaring
Nova's experience falling in love with her sugar daddy
Misconceptions of sugaring
Misconceptions about being a sex worker

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Send your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com
To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/
Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology.
Subscribe to my Sunroom: https://sunroom.so/thatsorgasmic (sign up on their website for 30% off my membership)
Nova's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nova_hawthorne/?hl=en
Nova's links: https://www.novahawthorne.com/
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141 Cam girls, sugar daddies and everything in between with Nova Hawthorne

In this episode Emily goes solo and discusses why people may not be getting matches on dating apps and what you can do about it. 
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Send your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com
To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/
Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology.
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DOAC episode with Paul Brunson mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QWA2icgSDpvuANneF0EKF?si=342ed0e2607744a9 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

140 Why you aren't getting matches on dating apps

In this episode, Emily is joined by Bek Antonucci who is a women’s emotional well-being and confidence coach, workshop and retreat facilitator and podcaster.
Emily and Bek discuss:

Bek's experience of being diagnosed with herpes
Should people disclose their herpes status?
When to disclose your herpes status
How to disclose your herpes status
How to deal with rejection
Tips for getting back into dating after a positive HSV diagnosis

FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmic
Send your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com
To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/
Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology.
Subscribe to my Sunroom: https://sunroom.so/thatsorgasmic (sign up on their website for 30% off my membership)
 
Bek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekantonucci/
Bek's links (website, podcast, masterclasses and boot camps): https://shor.by/mSuQ
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053 Finding safety and sovereignty in your body after sexual assault with Vanessa Hook - Part 2

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