Room For Us

It's our very first LIVE episode! Recorded at Toronto's Adelaide Hall on June 23, this very special podcast event featured an unforgettable panel discussion with queer icons Humberly Gonzalez, Shannon Burns, Keara Graves, James Baley, and Alyy Patel. Plus a live performance by singer songwriter Brianna Musco and tons of other shinanigans in between with your hosts S & P. Hosting this event was a pod HIGHLIGHT for us, and we're beyond grateful to our incredible guests and the teams at MRG Live and Adelaide Hall who helped us put it all together. 

To everyone who joined us for this Pride celebration — the energy you brought to the room was next-level. And for everyone who couldn't make it to Toronto — this one's for you. 

What does it mean to look/sound/act gay? On this episode we're deconstructing the stereotypes with Travis Nelson: the dreamy queer love interest on Amazon Prime Video's newest series "The Lake"! Travis tells us about growing up in a small town and how moving to bigger cities was the start of his coming out journey. As a cis gay man, Travis explains how the assumptions people make about his sexuality have been both a privilege and a challenge. We ask him about constantly being cast in straight roles and how it feels to be playing a proudly out gay character on such a prominant streaming platform. Plus, what was it like working with THE Julia Stiles?! This conversation with Travis is so honest, vulnerable, and introspective. We're so grateful for him and we can't wait for all of you to watch The Lake: now streaming on Prime Video!

Watch The Lake HERE.

Follow Travis HERE.

Psst. Our LIVE Pride event is THIS THURSDAY, June 23! Want to come party with us as we chat live with some of our favourite Toronto queers? Grab your tickets HERE — proceeds from every sale support LGBT Youthline. 

What's happening in your brain when you fall in love? On this ep, we find out. With the help of some half-assed internet research, we learn the neuroscience behind falling in love. We talk about the physical and emotional signs that you might be feeling the L-word. We also explore how understanding the science of love can help us better understand the queer experience. If love is a chemical reaction in your body (which it is), then loving ANYONE, no matter their gender or identity, is a no-brainer. Pun intended.

WANNA PARTY WITH US on Pride weekend in Toronto? We're hosting a LIVE podcast event featuring some incredible queer guests on June 23 at Adelaide Hall. Proceeds from all ticket sales will support LGBT Youthline! Grab your tickets here: https://admitone.com/events/girl-on-girl-toronto-8165932

Welcome to Sexual Health 101 with Girl x Girl. On this episode, we explore sexual health for people with vaginas and people with penises — whether your queer, straight, or somewhere in between. Does eating more pineapple actually work? Can kegels help with erectile function? We dive into it all and *much* more. We also learn about trans sexual health, how the body changes during hormone therapy, and why it can be so difficult for trans people to get the healthcare they need. Disclaimer: ALWAYS talk to your doctor about your sexual health before trusting two random girls on a podcast. PS. Got your tickets to our LIVE event in Toronto on June 23 yet? Grab them here: https://admitone.com/events/girl-on-girl-toronto-8165932

Bisexuality and pansexuality: two identities that often get confused for each other. So what's the difference and why does that difference matter? What has P's relationship been with both identities? And what does attraction have to do with it all? We're diving into it on today's episode. Plus, all the details for our upcoming LIVE event: June 23rd at Adelaide Hall in Toronto! This Pride party will be a live podcast recording featuring very special guests James Baley, Keara Graves, Shannon Burns, and Alyy Patel. A portion of all proceeds will go back to the queer community. Grab your tickets here: https://admitone.com/events/girl-on-girl-toronto-8165932

Why are we attracted to certain people and not others? On this episode we explore what it means to have a type and how attraction factors into it all. P explains her type, S explains hers, and we finally discover the truth: is Sar Pers's type? Then we learn more about the many different types of attraction, asexuality, demisexuality, and more. Plus, mailbags from two INCREDIBLE queer listeners from Dallas and Costa Rica! 

Today we're joined by the one and only Keara Graves! Keara is the definition of a multi-hyphenate: actor, musician, YouTuber, content creator, and Toronto-based queer icon. We ask Keara about their entire queer journey — from discovering their sexuality to navigating their gender. Keara tells us about being a successful actor at such a young age and how their YouTube channel evolved into what it is now: a queer haven with a sex positive message. We explore Keara's decision to cut their hair short, and how many no's they had to push through to finally make the choice for themselves (and nobody else). Plus, Keara and Persis gossip about going to the same high school in Whitby, Ontario! We're so grateful to Keara for having this convo with us and for creating a space online for queer people to see themselves. Here's how to keep up with them:Follow Keara on InstagramFollow Keara on TikTokSubscribe to Keara's YouTube Channel 

Okay, class. It's time for some (queer) sex ed. Today we're joined by sunshine in human form, AKA Eva Bloom (MSc)! Eva is a queer sex educator, content creator, and self-proclaimed research nerd. We dive into all our queer sex Qs, from toys to LDRs to self-pleasure. Eva gives some expert guidance for navigating sex as a baby gay, releasing sexual shame, and healing from compulsory heterosexuality. As a non-binary lesbian, Eva explains their relationship with labels and gender identity. Plus, a peek inside their super successful YouTube channel, What's My Body Doing!Resources we talked about on this episode:Eva's InstagramLinks to Eva's Live Event @ Glad Day, Comphet Support Group & MoreEva's YouTube ChannelEva's Program Wait ListBex Talks Sex (Trans Sex Educator)Tuck Malloy (Queer Non-Binary Sex Educator)Sexplanations: 120 Sex Acts (Video)The Best Lesbian Erotica AnthologyQueer Sex Ed Podcast Archive (Speaks to Trans Femme Experience)Honey Play Box Sex Toys (Use Code EVABLOOM For Discount)Gender Outlaw by Kate Bornstein

Ever wondered what it's like to be on Big Brother? On this episode, we're joined by the lovely Melina Mansing: artist, content creator, and recent contestant on the 10th season of Big Brother Canada! We ask her about all the things. Being on reality TV, her past life as a tattoo artist, and how fashion helps her express her own self-love and body positivity. Melina tells us about her queer experience, and how liking both women and men was never really a question in her mind. Plus, why BIPOC representation is so important. Biiiig thanks to Melina for hanging with us!Want to keep up with Melina?Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justmelines/ Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justmelines?lang=en

Coming out is a big deal. That's why it's so important to take care of yourself — before, during, and after. Like most queer people, you'll probably have multiple coming out experiences. You might even feel like you come out every single day. The common thread throughout all of this is YOU and your mental and physical health. On this episode, we give our top self-care tips for your coming out journey. Pers tells us which self-care strategies she did while she was coming out — and which ones she wished she did. Our top tip: take it slow and give yourself grace. Coming out is a process and you deserve to soak in every beautiful, scary, and magical moment.What self-care tips helped you most when you were coming out? DM us: https://www.instagram.com/girlxgirlpodcast/