The Trainee Sexologist

We are back with one of our absolute favourite people on the planet, somatic sexologist Morgan Penn. In this episode, Sharyn and Morgan unpack how BookTok, reality TV, and celebrity culture are completely reshaping female pleasure and sex positivity. From the intense yearning in Off Campus to why the "spark" is actually a dangerous narrative, we are diving deep into the shift from performative validation back to messy, honest, real-life connection.

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And we're LIVE! For the first episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift’s hidden Easter eggs and her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'.

We’ll also unpack why TikTok star Blue Eyed Kayla Jade regrets hanging out with Drake (spoiler: he’s a d*ck), the strange disappearance of TikTok dancers tied to the 7M group, plus my latest smutty book recs and MOST IMPORTANTLY... my exclusive chat with music star Maren Morris!

00:29 The Juiciest Goss

01:37 Pop Culture Conspiracy Theories

05:06 Taylor Swift's New Album

09:04 What it's like interviewing Taylor Swift

20:10 Super Bowl Rumors

24:01 Maren Morris: My First Guest!

31:00 Smutty Book Recommendations

37:13 Drake and Blue Eyed Kayla Jade

40:52 Seven M Cult Controversy

44:25 See you next time x

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Hey team, it’s Sharyn!

I’ve missed hanging out with you, so I’ve started something new — it’s called ⁠A Little Bit Extra. ⁠It’s me, being myself, having the kind of chats and laughs we used to have, but with a fresh twist.

If you loved the old podcast, I reckon you’ll love this even more. It’s honest, fun, and just that little bit extra you need in your week.

So come join me — follow A Little Bit Extra wherever you get your podcasts

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YOOOOHOOOO ONLY MEEEEE!

It’s been a while since one of my besties somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn and I did a podcast episode together, but we had to organise a Trainee Sexologist reunion to talk all about libido.
Morgan is such a great safe space to discuss this sort of thing because a low libido is so incredibly common or your libido changing throughout your life, I put all the questions to Morgan and she brings her expert knowledge to help you improve your sex life!

HELPFUL LINKS:
Find the pod on social media @bettermehopefullypodcast

Find Sharyn @SharynCasey   

Find Morgan Penn, Sexologist @MorganTheSexologist or www.morganpenn.co.nz

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We've made it to the grand finale of Season 2!

Morgan has whipped up a surprise for Sharyn (LITERALLY)Then get ready to learn, learn, learn because we've bought together with the TSEX community for sex tip upon sex tip from Mumma Kez to lesbian sex to married sex to Morgan's ultimate sex tip!

CLASS IS OFFICIALLY IN SESSION! 

PS, Thanks heaps for listening to this season, we really appreciate you and we hope you enjoyed season 2 as much as we enjoyed making it. 

1. Introduction
2. Morgan's Sexy Surprise for Sharyn...
3. The Return of Mumma Kez!
4. A Sex Tip from Amber!
5. Sharyn's Sex-Tip!
6. Sex Tips with Dani from "Diaries of a Dyke!"
7. Sex Tips from Bree!
8. The End of Season Two!

Links from the show

• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline

 Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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This week, we talk to Anna Reeve, after last year's massive episode with hubby Jay Reeve, the girls bring all the tea and get down to the nitty-gritty! We also talk to one of Morgan’s first clients and how she was coached through a foursome! 

1. Introduction
2. Our chat with Anna Reeve
3. Anna's Sex Tip
4. Survey Results about Sex
5. Our chat with Stephanie
6. Morgan's Weekly Sex-Tip

Links from the show

• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline

 Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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Listen, accept and understand! This week it’s all about communication, baby! We dive deep into what works for everyone, whether you’re single, dating, or married, we talk to an expert about the skills that help everyone.

1. Sharyn's Happy Animal Facts!
2. Morgan's Weekly Exercise!
3. Morgan Answers your Libido Questions!
4. COMMUNICATION!
5. Morgan's New Toy
6. Morgan's Weekly Sex-Tip!

Links from the show

• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline

 Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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We talk about everything penis-related, imagine we have them, and what tricks we'd do with them. We also ask every single question about penises we can think of to our friend Scott, and things get... interesting.

1. Introduction
2. Mind-Blowing Penis Facts!
3. Sharyn Trims Morgan's Bush!
4. BIG. DICK. ENERGY.
5. Our Chat with Scott the Penis Owner!
6. Morgan's Weekly Sex-Tip!

Links from the show

• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline
• Netsafe

Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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TW: **Sexual Assault Chat** 

We've got results on our sex survey and the ones about porn are going to surprise you. We speak to Dr Samantha Keene about how porn affects real-life relationships, rough sex, sending nudes, and what are some ethical porn sites you can visit.
Links from the show

1.  Introduction
2. Morgan's Exercise!
3. Our First Time Watching Porn
4. Ethical Porn
5. Do you Watch Porn?
6. Our chat with Dr Samantha Keene about the Dark Side of Porn
7. Morgan's Weekly Sex Tip!

• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline
• Netsafe

Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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TW: *Sexual Assault Chat* We talk about open relationships and what they really look like with someone that is actually in one! We also dive into masturbation, dating apps, cheating, and the rules of dating!

1. Introduction
2. Masturbation
3. Dating Apps
4. Quickfire Dating Tips!
5. Would You Consider Being in an Open Relationship?
6. Our Chat with Jess!
7. Morgan's Weekly Sex Tip!

Links from the show

• Polyamourus cartoon HERE 
• Find us on Instagram @TraineeSexologist 

Helpful links

• Healthline

Credits:

Hosts: Morgan Penn & Sharyn Casey
Producers: Lisa Diedricks, Sophie van Soest 
Audio Engineer: Dayna Ruka

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