Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites and may not always have visible symptoms.

It's important to practice safe sex by using condoms and getting regular STI testing, as many STIs can be treated and cured if detected early. If left untreated, STIs can lead to serious health problems and can even be life-threatening.

While getting tested may be difficult and pricey, it's important to understand the spectrum and keep yourself safe. 

Additionally, if you are an adult content creator, performer or sex worker, taking a risk and not getting a test puts not only your health at risk but also your job. 

In this podcast episode I had the privilege of conversing with Stacy and Andras, both of whom represent STI testing clinics. Stacy Feemster, a nurse practitioner at Talent Testing Service in the USA, and Andras Vegh, who manages a Talent Testing Service clinic in Budapest.

Our discussion is around topics such as STI testing standards, an in-depth discussion about most of the infections that people should get tested for, confusion around Ureaplasma test and strategies employed by Talent Testing to avoid results falsification. 

The episode is densely packed with essential information, particularly important for those involved in the sex industry or individuals engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners. 

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Maggie MacDonalds is a researcher who looks into the fascinating world of pornographic platforms and their cultural impact. With a graduate specialisation in Sexual Diversity Studies, Maggie’s work examines how technology, labour, governance, and cultural production intersect in the porn industry. She serves on the advisory board of PornHub and is a proud member of the Free Speech Coalition where she advocates for the protection of sex workers and advocates for the freedom of sexual expression. Tune in to hear her perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of adult entertainment.

In this episode, our discussion centred around digital platforms and their significant impact on the pornographic landscape, particularly focusing on major companies such as PornHub. Maggie shed light on the 2020 PornHub controversy, the underlying motives of anti-pornography movements, and the spread of illegal sexual content on other digital platforms such as Facebook.

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This workshop is very different from typical education. There are no tests or grades. I believe that the best way to learn is by doing. You will learn useful techniques and strategies, but mostly you will get to practice the skills that are essential for the ethical production process.

If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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Meet Athena Gayle, also known as The Sex Copywriter.

Athena writes about sex and exclusively collaborates with sextech, sexual wellness, and sexual pleasure brands. She caters her email marketing to everyone within the space, from e-comm to solopreneurs. Athena's portfolio includes collaborations with various startups, coaches, therapists, and adult toy companies.

Athena is passionate about partnering with brands aiming to build a strong community with their audience. She firmly believes that if everyone prioritized daily orgasms, the world would be a happier place.

In a recent episode, Athena talked about her most vulnerable moments, dropped some jaw-dropping tips for perfecting your blowjob game, and spilled a few secrets to crafting newsletters that are so sexy, they practically write themselves.

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This workshop is very different from typical education. There are no tests or grades. I believe that the best way to learn is by doing. You will learn useful techniques and strategies, but mostly you will get to practice the skills that are essential for the ethical production process.

If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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Dive into an unfiltered and entertaining conversation with Lola Jean - the sex educator, fetish wrestler, and record world holder of volume squirting, who also happens to be the head mistress of 7 Days Of Domination. 

I stumbled upon Lola's sex-ed video about pegging on afterglow. The film was fun, engaging and without frills. At this moment I knew I had to snag her for a podcast chat. 

In this episode, we dive into it all, no agenda, just real talk. Lola shares details on navigating desires, respecting boundaries, and how to navigate through consensual breath-play. This one's about finding your limits, keeping it real, and having a damn good time. Tune in for a no-frills conversation that's as insightful as it is entertaining.

Episode navigation:
00:01:14 - Lola Jean's journey into sex education
00:04:17 - Squirting: control, challenges, and misconceptions
00:09:57 - Exploring reasons for intimacy
00:11:25 - Intention in self-pleasure
00:21:44 - Sex education without frills
00:23:27 - Power dynamics and communication in relationships
00:25:00 - Individuality in professional and personal life
00:27:30 - Challenges in communication
01:15:12 - Psychology in BDSM practices
01:16:13 - BDSM and personal preferences
01:19:51 - Domination and subspace
01:33:13 - Learning about BDSM by exploration
01:40:35 - Lola Jean's educational projects and contact info

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This workshop is very different from typical education. There are no tests or grades. I believe that the best way to learn is by doing. You will learn useful techniques and strategies, but mostly you will get to practice the skills that are essential for the ethical production process.

If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

🗣️ Improve communication skills about complex topics

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Ola Miedzynska is a sex technology and adult tech entrepreneur, business consultant, sex tech hackathon advisor, sex work advocate and feminist. Ola’s career has centered around the technology industry for over a decade, from early-stage startup development to corporate consulting. From augmented reality to wearables, she worked with over 180 global sex tech brands. 
She is a founder and CEO of Sxtech EU - the only global sex tech platform and annual conference dedicated to the innovation of technology inside the sex tech and adult tech industry.  Ola actively supports technological transformation in building a global ecosystem around two bridging industries - sex tech and adult tech. As co-founder of Eroeblla.com she advocates for sex workers' rights by bridging the gap between sex technology and destigmatization of sex work.

Time codes:
00:33 Growing up under the Iron Curtain 
01:22 Reflecting on the societal shifts in Poland post 1990s and how they affected communication about intimacy
08:44 Formative personal experiences 
15:14 Sexual identity exploration 
22:26 Entering the world of sex tech and adult industry
34:57 Erobella's mission and safety measures
01:22 Future of sex tech and impact on traditional sex work

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🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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Trained as a sex educator, psychologist, and certified clinical sexologist, Camille Bataillon brings rich expertise to the realm of sexual wellness. In 2019, in the heart of Brussels, she co-founded a centre dedicated to this cause. By 2021, she expanded her reach and started working as a sexologist on the first teleconsultation platform dedicated to women's sexual well-being. Apart from her hands-on therapeutic work, Camille has penned a book about sexuality after childbirth, offering her readers invaluable insights, which she also shared on this podcast episode. Working with individuals and couples worldwide, her mission is clear: to foster understanding and deepen the joy in their intimate lives.

Camille Bataillon’s website & podcast

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Intro:

In this episode, I spoke with Maria Bettina, a former competitive rower who became an adult media entrepreneur. She founded Freyja, a platform that combined adult content and sex education.
Maria shared with me her journey and the challenges she encountered along the way. Because she ran XXX company, she faced various difficulties, including having her bank account closed, and struggled with marketing her site due to social media restrictions. But every limitation breeds creativity, and so Maria came up with a funny way to captivate the audience and promote her content across the platforms. Also … she turns her favourite social media insults into statements on mugs.
Maria addressed the lack of proper content moderation, not only within adult platforms but across social media in general. And we dived into how Freyja has implemented effective moderation practices.
Moreover, Maria emphasises the significance of sex education and porn literacy. And we spoke about who bears responsibility for creating a safer and more inclusive industry for both insiders and consumers.

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Episode Navigation:

00:01:00 Watching porn 

00:05:30 Social media banns and influencers marketing 

00:20:50 Harmful regulations

00:26:16 Starting a site with adult content 

00:32:00 Overcoming issues with banking 

00:36:10 Ethical porn and verification system 

00:46:30 Licensing content vs content being uploaded 

00:50:20 Age verification 

00:57:30 Values 

00:59:20 Student-teacher porn

01:13:30 Reporting content

Links:

Freya Education 

Maria's Substack 

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This workshop is very different from typical education. There are no tests or grades. I believe that the best way to learn is by doing. You will learn useful techniques and strategies, but mostly you will get to practice the skills that are essential for the ethical production process.

If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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*This episode is in the Polish language*

Od jakiegoś już czasu chciałam nagrać odcinek podcastu po polsku. Było trochę strachu ze zapomne jak coś powiedzieć w moim języku, ale okazało się że nie było aż tak źle :) No ale druga rzecz jest taka że ja miałam wspaniałych gości w tym odcinku, i w dużej mierze dzięki nim wszystko poszło gładziutko. So … without further due :) Aga i Żwirek - twórcy Warszawskiego Festiwalu Filmów Post Pornograficznych! W tym roku (2023) festival po raz drugi odbędzie się w Polsce. I moim zdaniem jest to niesamowite że coś tak wspaniałego udało się zorganizować w naszym kraju. Duzy szacun!

Episode navigation:
00:04:40 “Natural Pleaser”
00:14:40 Czym sa filmy postpornograficzne
00:24:10 Widzialność, opór i przyjemność
00:36:00 Pornografia i edukacja seksualna
00:42:47 Tworzenie festiwalu, perypetie i przemeblowanie życia
00:52:11 Radykalna Troska

Links:
Oficialna strona festivalu: Post Porn Festival Warsaw 

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🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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Briana, aka ThatSexLady, has always been fascinated by the nuances of sex but only decided to become a full-on Sex Educator when giving a menstrual talk to some high school girls and one student raised their hand and asked, “But if you use a tampon, how will you pee?” And then again, it was reaffirmed when giving a talk on consent and safer sex when yet another one of Briana’s students asked, “Standing up sex is safe sex, right?”
She knew then and there that she had to reach the world with her knowledge of sex and dive deeper into researching all things sex-related. With a background in education, a Master in Psychology, and a Neuroscience of Mental Health from King's College of London, Briana buckled up and decided to pursue a Certificate of Sex Education from The Sexual Health Alliance.

Episode navigation:
00:01:44 Porn addiction
00:15:10 Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)
00:30:10 Pivoting point to become a sex educator
00:36:49 Tips for exploring sexual pleasure
00:41:53 Safe space
00:50:48 Confidence and pleasure
01:06:39 Meaning of intimacy
01:10:16 Psychodrama
01:20:40 De-rolling rituals
01:26:48 De-rolling in porn

Links:
Getting in touch with Brie:
Web: ThatSexLady.com

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If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

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Alison Boden is a veteran adult entertainment industry executive currently serving as an  Executive Director for FSC (Free Speach Coalition). She has worked in the industry since 2003 in various roles. From the project manager and marketing director through the software engineering and technology executive. One of the places she worked was Kink.com, where she ensured the professional treatment of performers and an ethical approach to the production of the scenes. 

Alison holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Women’s Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Recently she was voted XBIZ’s Community Figure of The Year. 

With her work, Alison supports and advocates for marginalised groups and people’s fundamental rights.

Episode navigation:

00:01:40 - Blow-up doll costume 

00:08:40 - Growing up

00:15:51 - Selling sex toys 

00:24:21 - Sociatey and sexual pleasure 

00:27:28 - Free pornography and its impact on the industry 

00:35:25 - SESTA - FOSTA and social media

00:46:25 - Adult content and sex-ed

00:56:37 - Porn and values 

01:00:55 - Bodily harm, consent and filming kink

01:05:08 - Ethical process

01:08:28 - The motivation

01:11:18 - Abortion 

Links:

Alison’s Twitter

Alison’s website

FSC 

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If you want to:
🎬 Learn how to produce intimate scenes in an ethical way

🗣️ Improve communication skills about complex topics

🎭 Practice troubleshooting real-life situations on the set

👥 Gain confidence in your people skills

💼 Do more meaningful work

🔄 Change your mindset


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