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Remy Tucker is the founder of On the House, an organisation that is working to ensure that every woman has access to period products. They achieve this by providing free, sustainable sanitary pads, funded through their unique advertising model.  

Remy leads On the House with a deep commitment to women's health and marketing innovation. As a former midwife, she has firsthand experience with the challenges women face in accessing essential menstrual products. This understanding sparked her desire to find a sustainable solution that would make these products available at no cost. 

On the House combines Remy's healthcare background with her marketing expertise to create a unique business model. By integrating advertising directly onto the product packaging, On the House provides free menstrual products while generating revenue. This innovative approach does more than solve a problem—it transforms the way solutions are delivered. 

Driven by a genuine passion to make a difference, Remy is dedicated to empowering women through accessible healthcare solutions. On the House is not just a business; it’s a reflection of her commitment to positive change, providing essential products one box at a time. 

Check out On the House here: https://onthehousegroup.com/ 

Together, we spoke about: 

• What On the House is and how free pads are funded through ads 
• Why Remy started On the House 
• Why taking free period products helps everyone 
• How the system actually works – and where you’ll be able to find these period products 
• How you can support Remy’s mission and help end period poverty 

Timestamps: 

00:00 – Trailer 

00:25 – What is On the House? 

01:08 – What motivated Remy to create On the House? 

05:29 – Remy’s advice for anyone wanting to start a business 

07:17 – How On the House donates to charity – while giving away free period products 

09:29 – What kind of products are On the House offering? 

10:45 – How does the system actually work?  

12:51 – Why you should take free period products, even if you can afford them 

14:15 – What kinds of brands are supporting On the House? 

16:58 – Remy’s biggest challenges so far 

19:52 – When and where is On the House launching? 

21:24 – What are some of Remy’s biggest wins so far? 

23:27 – What you can do to support On the House 

25:06 – Who does period poverty impact? 

28:28 – Remy’s final message to listeners 

29:23 – What other businesses have used this model before? 

31:56 - Conclusion 

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is about child sexual abuse and covers subjects which might be seriously distressing for some listeners. Please use your discretion. 

In this episode, Tim spoke with Jayneen Sanders about body safety education. Jayneen Sanders (aka Jay Dale) is an experienced author, publisher, elementary school teacher, mother of three and an active advocate for Body Safety, Gender Equality and Respectful Relationship Education being taught both in homes and in schools. She is also lead author of Engage Literacy published by Capstone Classroom, and has had published over 130 stories for children. Jayneen feels passionately that we can do so much more to keep our children safe by teaching them age-appropriate and empowering prevention education. 

Jayneen is a strong public advocate for children’s safety, education and empowerment.  You can follow her on social media channels to access important news, development and resources. 

In this episode, we cover:  

• Why teaching kids about body autonomy and consent from an early age is essential 
• Why you shouldn’t tell your children to keep secrets – and what to say instead 
• How to identify signs of grooming 
• Protective strategies to keep your kids safe from groomers 
• The role parents and caregivers play in preventing abuse through open, ongoing conversations 
• Practical tips for starting body safety conversations  

Check out Jayneen’s books here: https://e2epublishing.info/en-uk 

Download her free body safety posters here: https://e2epublishing.info/en-uk/collections/posters/Body-Safety+Consent 

Find Jayneen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayneensandersauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Trigger warning 

00:19 – Trailer 

00:47 – Who is Jayneen Sanders and how did she get involved in this work? 

08:08 – The role of parents in teaching kids body safety education  

10:29 – How have attitudes towards this topic changed over time? 

14:27 – What is a groomer, and how can you spot one?  

19:30 – How body safety education prevents abuse 

24:22 – Why parents need to stop using the word “secret” - and what to use instead 

27:38 – How does pornography and tech impact children? 

30:15 – Which children are most at risk of sexual abuse?  

34:21 – How conversations can help prevent abuse 

36:43 – Top tips for having the body safety talks with kids 

40:39 – What kind of topics do Jayneen’s other books cover? 

45:25 – Where can you find Jayneen’s books and free resources?  

46:54 – Jayneen’s final message to parents 

48:15 – Outro 

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TRIGGER WARNING:  

This episode is about child sexual abuse and covers subjects which might be seriously distressing for some listeners, including mention of suicide, sexual assault, child sexual abuse material and torture. Please use your discretion. If you are in any need of help or support, please contact one of your country’s sexual abuse support organisations – they are there for you.  

We are dedicating our 100th episode to the work of the phenomenal Michael Sheath. We had a really important conversation with Michael that – amongst other things – covered the need to call out the relationship of online pornography with sexual offending. 

Since 1987, Michael has been dedicated to working with child sexual abuse offenders, beginning his journey as a probation officer and later becoming the Principal Practitioner at The Lucy Faithfull Foundation – a charity devoted to preventing child sexual abuse. His critically acclaimed work with male survivors of sexual abuse at HMP Blakenhurst earned him the prestigious Butler Trust Award in 1997. 

Michael’s passion for understanding people's stories has resulted in a powerful and significant book, a collection of five theatrical monologues that delves into the human impacts of child sexual abuse, trauma, and the often-overlooked effects on secondary victims like the families of offenders. All these narratives are told from the perspective of those directly affected. Michael's own story is pretty compelling. In this episode, you'll hear from him about his very impactful work in a profound conversation that shines a light on this ever-critical issue. 

In this episode, we cover:  

• Michael Sheath’s journey into working with child sexual abuse offenders 
• The difference between contact offenders and online/download offenders 
• How pornography shapes harmful sexual behaviours 
• The link between online pornography and child sexual abuse 
• How sex offenders feel about their behaviour 
• The psychological impact of this work on professionals – and how they deal with it 
• Michael’s book, ‘Crossing the Line’ 

Buy Michael's book from Amazon UK, or get it direct from the publisher here.

All proceeds will go towards Children Heard and Seen, a charity which supports children with a parent in prison. 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Trigger warning and intro 

01:37 – How Michael Sheath got involved in this work 

07:55 – What's the difference between a ‘contact offender’ and a ‘downloader/online offender’? 

16:54 – The influence of pornography on young people’s sexual behaviours 

20:01 – How legal porn sites suggest problematic content, and why that’s an issue 

25:39 – The role of porn in child sexual abuse 

31:16 – Why people use porn and how these sites keep you hooked  

34:12 – How do some sex offenders feel about their behaviour? 

37:32 – Navigating the consequences of being a child sexual offender 

39:17 – How do sex offenders feel towards the victims?  

45:24 – How Michael manages his mental health working in this industry 

50:00 – About Michael’s book, ‘Crossing the Line’ 

54:20 – We need sex education that’s not pornography 

55:20 – What’s next for Michael Sheath?  

57:07 – Conclusion 

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For this episode, Toshi spoke with sociologist Dr. Amy Blackstone about the childfree choice. Amy is a childfree woman who wrote the book, ‘Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family & Creating a New Age of Independence,’ which explores the history and growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood. Amy has shared her research on the childfree choice in The Atlantic, Washington Post, Huffington Post, on the Katie show, and other venues. 

Amy’s teaching and research interests include the sociology of gender, work, food, families, and healthcare. She has served as a consultant on workplace sexual harassment cases, and her research on this topic has been cited in the New York Times, USA Today, BuzzFeed, TIME, NBC News, and other outlets. She is passionate about food and has taught the Sociology of Food at UMaine and in Italy. 

In this episode, we cover:  

• Dr Blackstone’s personal journey to being childfree 
• What the science says about ‘maternal instinct’ 
• How gender impacts the experience of being childfree 
• Some of the reasons people decide to be childfree 
• How childfree individuals contribute to future generations in ways beyond parenting 

Find Dr. Amy Blackstone at her website: https://www.amyblackstonephd.com/ 

Grab a copy of ‘Childfree by Choice’: https://www.amyblackstonephd.com/childfreebychoice 

Listen to her podcast, ‘Nevertheless, Persisting’: https://www.amyblackstonephd.com/neverthelesspersisting 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Trailer 

00:34 – Intro  

00:58 – Did Dr Blackstone always know she wanted to be childfree? 

06:28 – Does science support the idea of ‘maternal instinct’?  

08:54 – What's the difference between being ‘childfree’ and ‘childless’? 

13:44 – How do men and women experience being childfree differently? 

17:13 – Why do people decide to be childfree? 

20:01 – How childfree people shape future generations 

26:28 – How have people’s attitudes towards being childfree changed over time? 

29:05 – Pros and cons of being childfree 

34:55 – Do childfree people regret their choices? 

40:35 – What should young people know about being childfree? 

44:33 – Dr Blackstone’s final message for listeners 

45:42 – Where to find Dr Blackstone and her work 

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TW: mention of suicide in this episode.  

This week, Tim had a conversation with social scientist Dr Julie Carpenter, where they explored emotional attachments to AI and the future of human-AI relationships.  

Dr. Julie Carpenter is an award-winning researcher in the field of human-technology interaction whose work investigates the dynamic interplay between technology and human identity, social relationships, and connection.  

Her recent book, The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness and the Human Gaze, explores the narratives people construct about AI and robots, their expectations of robotic behaviour, and how these cultural beliefs influence the design and use of real-world robots. 

She is a Research Fellow in the Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group, a non-partisan organization dedicated to examining the ethical, social, and risk implications of emerging technologies. 

In this episode, we cover:  

• How our emotional attachments to pets can help us understand the way we might bond with AI  
• The difference between AI and robotics  
• Real-world examples of how people have formed emotional attachments to military robots 
• The ethical concerns surrounding human-AI relationships 
• How our perspective of different brands can impact how we use AI 
• What people are looking for when it comes to intimate AI relationships 
• And Dr Carpenter’s thoughts on the future of AI 

Find Dr Julie Carpenter here:  

Website: jgcarpenter.com 

Bluesky: @jgcarpenter 

Mastodon: https://fediscience.org/@jgcarpenter 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Trailer 

00:55 – Who is Dr Julie Carpenter? 

08:13 – How we form emotional attachments with pets, and how this relates to AI  

11:36 – What is the difference between AI and robotics?  

15:58 – Stories of emotional attachment to military robots 

25:14 – A short message from Sex in Space 

25:27 – Dr Carpenter’s thoughts on human-AI relationships 

29:49 – How brand association changes the way we use AI 

31:39 – What are the risks when it comes to using AI?  

35:21 – Ethical considerations of AI relationships 

45:41 – What are people looking for with intimate AI relationships?  

49:27 – Exploring consent when it comes to AI  

55:01 – Is Dr Carpenter optimistic about the future of AI?  

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On this week’s episode of the podcast, Dr. Jane Cherrington spoke with Cindy Gallop about MakeLoveNotPorn Academy. Cindy has 35 years of experience in brand building, marketing and advertising, and in 2009 at TED, launched MakeLoveNotPorn.tv – ‘Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference.’ Since then, she’s turned MLNP into the world’s first human-curated, user-generated social sex video sharing platform, socialising sex to promote consent, good sexual values and behaviour.  

MakeLoveNotPorn Academy, the subject of today's episode, is an aggregator hub for the best of the world's sex education content all in one place, searchable by age appropriateness, cultural sensibility, and personal comfort level. 

The Academy's goal is to be a platform and directory for all the brilliant sex educators currently blocked, censored and de-platformed everywhere, to make their work more accessible to parents, teachers, children, young people, everyone. 

The Academy will be 100% human-curated: human eyes will vet every piece of content pre-publishing to ensure it's safe, educational, non-judgemental and fact-based. 

In this episode, we cover:  

• What MakeLoveNotPorn Academy is 
• Why this platform is so important 
• Who it’s for (parents, kids, adults, teachers)  
• What resources you’ll be able to access on MakeLoveNot PornAcademy 
• How sex educators will be able to use the platform 
• How MLNP will make money 
• What you can do to contribute towards this project 

Find Cindy Gallop here: https://cindygallop.com/ 

Check out MLNP Academy: https://www.mlnp.academy/ 

Find the email template for Masterclass here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSJQb8LXtZvKYQ29kk-Jv5IrHt5merfqn6RQvCNbTsE/edit?usp=sharing

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Intro  

01:43 – What is MakeLoveNotPorn Academy?  

09:22 – What are the criteria for educators on MLNP Academy? 

12:44 – How sex educators will be able to use the platform 

16:30 – Who is sponsoring this project?  

19:38 – Why MakeLoveNotPorn is such a great name 

23:59 – It’s about the people who get it  

26:36 – How much money does MLNP Academy need to raise?  

29:51 – How will MLNP Academy make money?  

32:58 – Cocomelon for sex ed 

34:05 – Agents of Ishq 

35:20 – What can you do to help? 

36:49 – Help us get Cindy Gallop on Masterclass  

38:18 – MLNP operates in the market of human happiness  

40:33 – An quick note from Sex in Space 

40:49 – Outro 

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In this episode of the podcast, Tim had the opportunity to talk with Dr Brian Willoughby, a Professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University and a research fellow at The Wheatley Institute. Dr. Willoughby is considered an international expert in the field of couple and marital relationships, sexuality, and emerging adult development. Together, Tim and Dr. Willoughby discussed the facts around porn exposure in kids and teens, and shared practical tips for parents to help them navigate having these conversations with young people.  

Find out more about Dr Willoughby here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/directory/brian-willoughby 

Timestamps 

00:00 – Intro 

02:09 – How Dr Willoughby got started studying pornography 

05:32 – What are some of the reasons young people are being exposed to pornography? 

10:35 – Porn chats with kids should be about ‘when,’ not ‘if’ 

13:36 – Two key pieces of advice for parents 

17:44 – What are the messages young people are getting from watching porn?  

22:32 – The difference between porn consumption for young people today compared to older generations  

24:03 – The importance of monitoring and open communication 

25:47 – When to have these conversations, and what to say 

27:51 – Using teachable moments 

29:19 – What resources we’re still missing 

33:25 – Is there a place for pornography use in a relationship?  

35:56 – Viewing pornography use as a risk in the same way we view alcohol consumption 

40:33 – The benefits of talking with kids about pornography 

43:44 – Dr Willoughby’s #1 piece of advice for parents 

44:56 – Recommended resources + filling the education gap 

48:08 – Where to find more of Dr Willoughby 

49:03 – Conclusion 

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In this episode, Toshi had a conversation with Victoria, a former escort who is the president of UTSOPI in Belgium, which is the Belgian Union of Sex Workers. Together, they had a conversation about the way that Victoria views sex work as a social service, something that’s not just about physical intimacy but is very connected to human emotions and is effective at combating loneliness. Toshi and Victoria also discussed the stigma that is still associated with sex work, why you should be hugging the people in your life, and the difference between loneliness and being alone. 

Related links: https://www.utsopi.be/ 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Intro 

02:35 – Only 10% of sex work is about sex  

07:27 – How clients responded when Victoria quit sex work 

09:08 – The difference between loneliness and being alone 

10:09 - The benefits of sex work on emotional health  

12:26 – How Victoria came to see sex work as a social service 

17:25 – Human connection is important in every job 

18:33 – What Victoria learned from sex work 

20:26 – The stigma still associated with sex work 

22:23 – How sex helps Victoria stay young 

24:10 – Why you should be hugging the people in your life 

25:17 – Victoria's own experience as a client of sex work 

30:09 – Conclusion 

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On today’s episode, Toshi had a conversation with David Jay, who is the founder of the Asexual Visibility and Education network, which is the world’s largest online asexual community. Together, they had a conversation about the experience of being asexual and the expectations that society has around sexuality, as well as how David has redefined relationships and intimacy as an asexual person. They also discussed three-parent families and the importance of building a community of care, and finished the conversation talking about why conflict is actually a really good thing.

Find AVEN (Asexuality Visibility and Education Network) here:

https://www.asexuality.org/en/ 

Find David's book, Relationality: How Moving from Transactional to Transformational Relationships Can Reshape Our Lonely World, here:

https://amzn.asia/d/f7Z2uVq 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Intro 

01:26 – What does it mean to be asexual, or ‘ace’?  

03:26 – What is compulsory sexuality? 

04:39 – David’s experience as a young ace person 

06:32 – How society has different sexual expectations for different bodies 

08:15 – The impact of asexuality on how David sees relationships and intimacy 

11:12 – The benefits of having intentional friendships 

13:33 – Why you should be thinking about creating a community of care 

16:35 – What it’s like to be in a three-parent family 

19:44 – Two things you can learn from this podcast 

23:01 – Advice if you want to be more intentional in your friendships 

24:24 – Why being asexual is so liberating 

26:39 – What David would have wanted his younger self to know 

28:20 – How the ace community has changed over time  

33:04 – Why relationships with others are so important 

37:19 – Why conflict is a really good thing 

39:34 – David’s message to ace listeners 

40:43 – Conclusion 

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This week, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular podcast episodes – a conversation with 72-year-old OnlyFans sex worker, Michelle Hardenbrook. Jane chatted with Michelle about how she got started in the industry at the age of 55, how she educated herself about sex and intimacy, as well as Michelle’s thoughts on penis size, shape, and confidence, how to experience orgasm after prostate cancer, and advice for any listeners who are wanting to understand sex work better.  

Find Michelle here: https://www.instagram.com/terrytowngal1951/?hl=en 

Timestamps:  

00:00 – Intro  

01:39 – How Michelle got started in sex work at the age of 55 

04:43 – Practical tips for managing finances as a sex worker 

07:31 – Michelle’s transition to working online and building an audience 

13:02 – Michelle’s role as a mentor and the value she brings to other sex workers 

14:23 – Michelle’s thoughts on pimps in the industry 

16:35 – Michelle’s life lesson: don’t panic 

18:15 – How Michelle educated herself about sex and intimacy 

20:31 – Michelle’s experience with vibrators  

23:30 – Michelle’s response to unsolicited images 

25:29 – Michelle’s thoughts on pen*s size, shape and confidence 

28:20 – The impact of aging on libido and sexual experiences 

30:42 – How Michelle helps clients who have had prostate cancer 

34:18 – Advice to listeners who don’t understand sex work 

35:52 – Michelle's advice for new sex workers 

38:31 – Conclusion  

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