Episode 13: 'People always ask me..Who does the man stuff?' Pansexuality with Emma Roche

Today I am joined by the beautiful Emma Roche (@wolverinetits) to explore the topic of sexuality. The quietly powerful Emma is one half of the "Talkin' Shite" podcast as well as a carer for disabled children and we got together to have what we feel is a much needed conversation on sexuality, mainly, bisexuality and pansexuality.

Growing up, we often have connotations of bisexuality and pansexuality as 'stepping stones'. We also see young girls 'exploring their sexuality' as doing so just for the male gaze. As not being 'real' or being 'for attention'. I thought it would be really beneficial to ask Emma to come and record a podcast on assumptions she has faced with her sexuality and her own personal experience with being pushed to label herself  from secondary school to now.

Emma identifies with pansexuality an attraction to others regardless of  gender identity or lack thereof. We discuss the adversities she has faced trying to tirelessly explain to others that this isn't just an experimentation or vehicle to 'becoming a lesbian'. She kindly shares anecdotes of her past relationships, as well as stories about the reaction to her parents being two women.

I say 'like' about a million times to many in this podcast, because honestly Emma was so engaging and honest with what she shared with us and I completely forgot I was even recording. I cannot thank her enough for what she taught me, and I really hope you guys feel the same.

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