Securing Sexuality

This has been a busy year for the Securing Sexuality Home Team! Wolf and Stef talked to some incredible experts and recorded dozens of podcast episodes, Comms Director Frank and the crew helped us host our first ever live conference, and we even visited a cyber brothel! But which episodes were our favorite of 2023? In a year full of so much, what sticks out in our minds as the most impactful moments? Tune in this week to discover Wolf's pick!

It's that time of year again! PornHub has released its annual report on viewer trends and Stefani can't wait to unwrap it. Join Wolf and Stef this week as they discuss what surprised them about 2023's top fantasies, offers their insights into why some themes are more popular than ever, and they debate whether or not she should start her own channel in 2024.

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It seems like it's impossible to live in the 21st century without sharing parts of our lives on different social media platforms. LinkedIn for professional networking, Facebook to keep up with the family, the website-formerly-known-as-Twitter when you're just dying to ruin your mood. Every facet of life has it's own dedicated website- including our most intimate identities. The BDSM community has been online for as long as there's been a world wide web, but how safe are our kinky social media options these days? Has anti-kink stigma diminished enough to feel comfortable posting about BDSM on Instagram? Are the available kink-specific platforms safe to use? This week, Wolf & Stef are joined by Apollyon, who has worked on several major altsex platforms- including a new one that's addressing some of the biggest security pitfalls users have experienced in other online spaces: Submit social.

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Perhaps the most common question people ask Wolf these days is how they can evaluate an app or other digital product before using it themselves or sharing it with others. This week, we'll use the recent example of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's revelation that he and his son use the Covenant Eyes "accountability" app to track their digital behaviors online as a case study. Wolf walks Stefani step-by-step through the process of researching a digital product, how to use publicly available information to determine if they're safe to use, and what to watch out for in assessing a products risk. Then, Stefani shares her thoughts on the whole idea of shame as a tool for behavior modification and the risks and benefits of the psychology behind shameware. This is a can't-miss episode!

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Life is weird these days. Everyone is polarized. The news is a clusterf!ck. And now we have to hang out with Racist Uncle Joe and eat some overcooked turkey. Thankfully (see what we did there?!) Wolf and Stef are joined this week by Tilly Bridges, the author of Begin Transmission: the Trans Allegories of the Matrix to talk about how we can use our post-parade TV time to brush up on all the ways the Matrix Trilogy teaches us how to be better humans.

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How much would you pay for a stolen credit card number? A social security number? Can you put a price on someone's online identity? What about just their medical records? In this weeks episode, Stefani has questions about healthcare hacking: why it happens, how to recognize it, and why someone would bother stealing the records of her last flu shot. Have you ever wondered why criminals target hospitals? Do you ever worry that your colonoscopy pics can be weaponized against you? Is the farm supply store an appropriate place to take your date on Valentines Day? Wolf will answer these questions and more this week on Securing Sexuality.

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Social media is full of commentary on masculinity these days. As gender norms change and evolve, more and more men are thinking about what it looks like to be a good man in the 21st century- both online and off. This week, author Eric FitzMedrud is here to join Wolf & Stef in these conversations. Listen in as they chat about the evolution of masculinity, consent for men, what Ted Lasso can teach us about ethical tech, and what it means to be The Better Man today.

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Wolf and Stef got an early holiday gift in the mail from Lovehoney! Join us this week as Sarah Tomchesson, Lovehoney's Resident Sexual Wellness Advisor, guides Wolf & Stef through unboxing a sexy advent calendar! As each new treat is revealed, Sarah, Stefani and Wolf share tips, tell stories, and gear up for the most decadent holiday season ever.

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Michael Kaye is the Director of Brand Marketing & Communications for Archer- a new dating app for gay men. He's here to give Stef & Wolf a glimpse into the world of online dating platforms- how sites are designed, how safety and inclusivity are prioritized, and how folks from under-represented gender, sexuality, and relationship communities can find friendship, connection, and love in cyberspace. There's someone out there for everyone- and Michael wants to help them find each other.

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It's finally here! The Securing Sexuality Conference is live in Detroit and it's sold out!! People are making new friends, learning from experts, and picking some locks... but just beneath the surface, a scheme is brewing. Join us as Wolf and Stef share their favorite conference moments and recount their behind-the-scenes adventure as someone tries to pull off a targeted phishing attack against the conference. Will our harried heroes catch on in time? Tune in to find out!

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