Hooked On Pleasure

This episode discusses the concept of not being "queer enough" and the difficulty, fluidity and diversity of sexuality. It will draw on my learnings from my Sexology studies, life experiences and deep introspection. It will talk about the 5 types of attraction, useful models of sexuality, sexual diversity, the use of labels and my personal forever changing and developing experience of being queer. Have a gay day you absolute beauty

Today I discuss my experience of 6 months love & sexuality coaching with Michelle Kasey. I talk about why I needed this, what I wanted to achieve, and what massive breakthroughs I had in this space.

Hey sexy humans. Just an informal chat about my personal experience of my first sex/swingers party. I talk about how it works, what goes down, exhibitionism, voyeurism, ethical non monogamy, polyamory and honoring your no's and boundaries in this environment. Hope you enjoy xx

Today we have a special guest on the podcast to talk all about how to not give a fuck. Kiah Mummery, 'Keeks' and I, talk about how to not give a fuck about what other people think, especially when it comes to exploring and expressing your sexuality. Tune into our conversation all about her OnlyFans, our sex stories, experience of STIs, the social stigma sluts experience, and how to live a life that you'll look back when you're 80 in the nursing home feeling satisfied that you didn't hold back. You can find Keeks on social media, balancebykeeks on instagram, balancedbaddie on Tiktok & Keeksuncensored on OnlyFans. If you like this episode please leave us a rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This episode tells you everything you want and need to know about travel nursing in Australia! The how, what and why? How to overcome your fears, my favourite experiences so far and my exciting year ahead as a travel nurse!

This episode is on how to be alone and love your own company. The relationship with yourself is the most important relationship in your life! Loneliness, escape, self esteem and anxiety are all parts of the battle to enjoy our own company and they are analysed in this episode. 6 epic tips on how to improve your relationship with yourself and how to enjoy your own company will be shared! Find me on Instagram - @Hookedonlifepodcast & @VanessaHook_

This episode was inspired by Xana's divorce party. Xana is a friend over at keep your gin up podcast whose divorce has finally gone through and is celebrating this! I talk about relationships that are on thin ice and how to navigate your thoughts and options for saving the relationship. I provide thought provoking questions and processes for making your decision on whether to end it. I also discuss the sunk cost fallacy and loss aversion bias which impact individuals ability to leave relationships even when they're incredibly unhappy.

This episode discusses the concept of the 5 Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman: Physical touch, Quality time, Words of affirmation, Gift giving and Acts of service. It consists of a explanation of each language and what behavior within a relationship that individual would find loving vs upsetting. It refers to a quiz you can do online to find out your primary love language as well as the book you can read to find out more. It also describes a scenario of two individuals that have different love languages and only express their own and are unhappy as a result. The message here is that it is important to know your own and eachothers love language so that you can love eachother better and have more fulfilment.

This episode seeks to educate people on narcissism and it's current effect on society. It discusses as follows. 1) what is a narcissist and narcissistic traits to look for in individual. 2) The 8 strategies narcissistic people use in their close relationships to maintain control and power. 3) What is a trauma bond and how does it contribute to difficulty leaving toxic situations 4) The power and control wheel and it's use within domestic violence cases. 5) Introspective questions to ask yourself if this resonates for you and your close relationships 6) recommendations for YouTube channels and books on these topics

This episode discusses a consent and pleasure based sex education for men. It talks about things men should have been taught and modelled growing up, as well as things women wish you knew about the way their body works. It discusses key issues and topics such as consent, sexual assault, rape culture, foreplay, female anatomy, the orgasm gap, erogenous zones, respecting boundaries, top tips for butt play, how to locate and stimulate the male gspot, the use and alliance with sex toys in the bedroom and what a real stud is vs just an asshole.