Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre

In this week's parasocial episode, Rachel and Laura announce a quick break, our hot takes of the week, and the tv shows we are rotting away watching. 

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In a world where nearly every kink has crawled out of the shadows and onto your For You page—feet, furries, feeding, you name it—there’s still one kink that seems to make even the most sex-positive squirm: menophilia.

Despite period sex being as old as humanity itself, this messy and bloody turn on is still hiding in the wings. Today, we’re exploring Bloodhounds—those who seek out, fetishize, and get off on period blood. We’re unpacking this red light district of sexuality by looking at the cultural disgust, the pornography (or lack there of), and why, of all the things we’ve normalized, this one is still lurking in the dark.

That’s what you’re in for today, on Impolite Society.

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Sources:

https://www.thecut.com/2014/09/blood-hounds-theyre-obsessed-with-period-sex.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/11167976/Sexual-fetish-Period-sex.-The-so-called-trend-for-blood-hounds-is-a-step-too-far.html

 https://archive.is/bUqwW 

https://unansweredquestions.wordpress.ncsu.edu/research/sexuality-and-the-law/why-is-period-porn-so-rare-an-explanatory-mess/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3223811/ 

https://drmarkgriffiths.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/blood-lust-a-brief-overview-of-menophilia/

https://www.progressivetherapeutic.com.au/sex-kink-dictionary/menophilia

https://her.ie/health/one-man-opened-fascination-period-sex-313023 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/love-period-sex-menstruation/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6501716_Relative_prevalence_of_different_fetishes 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/period-sex-products-porn-stars_l_6351a526e4b0e376dc15637c 

https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/01/menstruation-is-almost-never-portrayed-feminist-porn-director-erika-lust-on-period-sex-15013107/

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In this week's parasocial episode, Rachel and Laura discuss taking the plunge on Buy Me a Coffee, some getting to know you Q&A, and MORE true crime.

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What happens when love doesn't lead to sexual attraction? Dive into the fascinating realm of asexuality with us this week. Discover the spectrum of asexual experiences, debunk myths, and explore why asexuality challenges societal norms. With humor and insight, this episode navigates through the different types of asexuality, the journey to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and the pressures of compulsory sexuality. Perfect for anyone curious about the nuances of sexual orientation and identity.

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In this week's relaxed fit episode we discuss the Laura's facial surgery dilemma, the newest Hunger Games book, Rachel's  5k, and Laura's clothing purge.

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In this episode of Impolite Society, hosts Laura and Rachel delve into the world of Japan's host clubs, where boyfriends for hire is a booming business. We explain how these clubs operate, the roles hosts play, and the complex relationships between the hosts and their patrons. 

We unpack the societal and cultural factors driving the demand for these services, including the role of women, loneliness, and the appeal of a choreographed romance. And then there is the darker side of the industry, where issues of forced prostitution and sex trafficking are running rampant. Join us as we lift the velvet curtain on this fascinating aspect of Japanese nightlife.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Hosts vs. Boyfriends
03:04 Cultural Differences and Host Club Etiquette
04:28 The Host Club Experience
09:51 The Business of Host Clubs
20:38 The Financial Side of Host Clubs
26:07 The Life of a Host
29:27 Prostitution Laws in Japan
32:51 Sex Work and Host Clubs
35:56 Dark Side of Host Clubs
54:58 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this week's relaxed fit episode we discuss the horror movie Woman in the Yard, the ending of Orange is the New Black, Rachel's  new gaming hobby, and Laura's Operation Spring Cleaning.

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Explore survival psychology and how the human brain responds in emergency situations in today's episode. We'll share firsthand experiences, dive into what research says about our brains, and firsthand stories from Amanda Ripley's book 'The Unthinkable.' We'll delve into each step of the survival arc: delay, deliberation, and decision, and how resilience, group dynamics, and practice can help or hurt your survival chances. Tune in to discover how you can better prepare for the unthinkable and increase the odds you just might survive.

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Join us for this week's chat where we discuss how the trees are waging war against us, the mysterious world of the glitter market and how we're reliving our Netflix obsessions from yesteryear.

That's what you're in for today on our relaxed fit, mini-sode. 

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Shame is often seen as a negative emotion, but what if it has a deeper purpose? Join Laura and Rachel on Impolite Society as they dive into the complexities of shame versus guilt, exploring how this powerful emotion shapes human behavior and social norms. They discuss the biological origins of shame, its role in societal bonding, and the balance between healthy and toxic shame. From caveman instincts to modern social dynamics, this episode challenges the idea that shaming is always bad- and why Bring Back Shame is a common cry heard around the internet. 


Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/unlocking-shame/202402/the-surprising-benefits-of-healthy-shame

https://medium.com/@sindykirks/bring-back-shame-thats-what-i-am-saying-7ab8ba7aab4c

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10426012/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6143989/ 

https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/why-humans-evolved-feel-shame.htm

https://bigthink.com/the-present/shame-machine/

https://bigthink.com/the-present/why-shame-helps-humans-survive/

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1805016115

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180910173734.htm

https://fs.blog/positive-side-of-shame/ 

https://lithub.com/how-public-shaming-helps-society-maintain-its-norms-and-ethical-standards/

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