By all means, unfollow those you need or want to. But don't blame someone else for doing it. 

Catch more of Em: @emilywolter_ on Instagram. 

Book in a session with James via email: [email protected]. 

A note on the importance of supporting the pledge "Intersex human rights - my body, my choice." 

What is gender normalising surgery? What are the effects? How can we support intersex people in Australia? 

See and sign the pledge here: https://equalityaustralia.org.au/intersex-rights/ 

In today's episode, we're covering: 

- Hannah's story

- The emotions and behaviours survivors might experience 

- How society can work to reverse rates of sexual violence 

- The pyramid of sexual violence 

- Creating safe spaces 

Phoenix featured a lot in this episode, so don't mind the groans in the background. 

You can find Hannah on Instagram: @hannahmckimmcoaching

& her podcast, Growth Beyond Trauma, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/growth-beyond-trauma/id1669918710 

And me: @emilywolter_ on Instagram 

Today is about pivoting and knowing you're going to be just fine, even if plans change. And that, to me, is the true love we need on a day like Valentine's Day.  

On today's episode we're covering:

- The difference between Vedic & western astrology

- How important star signs are for dating

- Why the "moon" sign is so important in intimacy

- How accurate readings are

- Spirituality

- The importance of vulnerable conversations

Catch more of Mark:

On his website: https://www.markashmore.com.au/about.html

On his Instagram: @astrologywithmark

And me:

On my website: bswithem.com

On my Instagram, where we're always having juicy and real convos: @emilywolter_

Let's get you a sex drawer.

Companies mentioned include: Lovehoney, Iroha, Normal, Frenchie, and Kinkerette. 

Save 15% at getfrenchie.com by using the code "EMILY15" 

Save 30% at kinkerette.com.au by using the code "BSWITHEM" 

Message me with questions and give me feedback on Instagram - @emilywolter_. 

Play nicely. 

Today we're covering: 

- Stigmas around kinks 

- Sex taboos 

- Being a dynamic human (NEWS FLASH: You can enjoy sex & kinks & be professional too!)

- The evolution of Kinkerette 

- Hiding one's self to pursue other passions 

SHOP KINKERETTE: https://kinkerette.com.au/ 

And get 30% off by using code 'BSWITHEM' at checkout 

Find them on Instagram: @kinkerette 

Today we're covering: 

- What conversion therapy is 

- Where it's banned 

Find out more about Secret Book Stuff here: https://www.secretbookstuff.com/ 

The book I mentioned, Notes on Heartbreak, can be found here: http://bit.ly/3QV4uqS 

Join the conversation at @emilywolter_ on Instagram 

So he couldn't get hard. Let's talk about it.

We note this episode is not the be taken as medical advice. Please seek professional guidance for sexual matters.

Where possible, finding a sex positive GP and/or provider who you are comfortable discussing your sexual activity with is advised.

Find us on Instagram:

Emily: @emilywolter_

James: @elaskayoung

Today we're covering: 

- Listener's porn viewing habits

- Ways porn can be useful (and not so much) 

- Themes around porn viewership

- How porn can adversely affect us 

- Major research around the effects of porn 

You can join in on the conversation on Instagram - @emilywolter_ 

References:

A Profile of Pornography Users in Australia: Findings From the Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships (2016). Your Brain on Porn. Retrieved from: https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/relevant-research-and-articles-about-the-studies/porn-use-sex-addiction-studies/a-profile-of-pornography-users-in-australia-findings-from-the-second-australian-study-of-health-and-relationships-2016/

Is porn harmful? The evidence, the myths and the unknowns. BBC. Retrieved from: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170926-is-porn-harmful-the-evidence-the-myths-and-the-unknowns

Most Australian view porn but few report ill effects: new research. 27 July 2016. Retrieved from: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/07/27/most-australians-view-porn-but-few-report-ill-effects--new-resea.html

Paslakis, Georgios; Chiclana Actis, Carlos; Mestre-Bach, Gemma (2020). Associations between pornography exposure, body image and sexual body image: A systematic review. Journal of Health Psychology, (), 135910532096708–. doi:10.1177/1359105320967085

Pornography has deeply troubling effects on young people, but there are ways we can minimise the harm. The Conversation. Retrieved from: https://theconversation.com/pornography-has-deeply-troubling-effects-on-young-people-but-there-are-ways-we-can-minimise-the-harm-127319