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  • The Attachment-Trauma and Sexuality Episode

    Ready for some inner child work? Our guest was tired of talking about their traumatic incidents and was ready to feel better in their body and relationships again - let’s talk dealing with attachment trauma and healing methods with Mx Harris Hill.


    3:00 heal your PTSD faster?

    7:00 inner child work 

    11:00 if you can feel you

    14:00 hypersexuality and substances, PTSD

    16:00 golden rules for working with people 

    19:00 inherently traumatized + trans?

    22:00 jealousy triggered 

    25:00 stop relying on them for so much

    Sponsored by Netherlandswax.com

    33:00 core wound therapy

    36:00 dating three and power dynamics

    39:00 more advice power dynamics

    Sponsored by InstituteforSexuality.com

    45:00 on dating an avoidant 

    48:00 on being anxiously attached

    51:00 co-dependency and materials

    54:00 future plans and corporate influencing?

    FIND YOUR GUEST: at MxHarrisHill.com

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    58 min
  • The Book of Whoredom Episode

    Vada Everlove is a Certified DV Survivor’s Advocate and poet of erotica. She survived sexual abuse and grooming and discusses the connections between purity culture, misogyny and abuse. We reframe some bad narratives and talk connections between polyamory and trauma-healing.

    3:00 17 and 30 years old 

    8:00 some symptoms of CPTSD

    10:00 vaginismus and vulvodynia

    13:00 numbing your vagina with lidocaine

    15:00 pleasure after abuse

    17:00 anatomy and consent for kids 

    19:00 @ BookofWhoredom - our guest on IG

    22:00 Sponsored by Netherlandswax.com

    24:00 maintaining sanity while online 

    27:00 more on that ^

    30:00 dating after escaping that

    35:00 polyamory and feminism relating 

    38:00 tradwife fantasy

    42:00 Sponsored by InstituteforSexuality.com

    45:00 Trump proposed birth bonus

    49:00 a poem reading

    53:00 afraid to fall in love with more than one person

    57:00 a few of our favorite things, cucking and gay boys

    FIND YOUR HOST: stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    59 min
  • The Youth and Sex Education Episode

    Tara Jones is the founder and Executive Director of a small, grassroots non-profit called The Youth Sexpert Program. If you have kids or tweens or teens, there may be some tips in here for you! Let’s talk about youth and education

    2:00 building her own curriculum based on needs

    5:00 first tampon experience 

    8:00 talking to your kids, concerns

    11:00 continued –

    15:00 workshops that they offer

    18:00 NetherlandsWax.com

    22:00 it happens earlier than you might expect

    26:00 how to ask about your kid’s activity

    30:00 masturbation is the healthiest 

    34:00 what if your kid’s friend’s parents are transphobes?

    38:00 InstituteforSexuality.com

    40:00 Heartstopper is highly recommended

    45:00 people mobilizing, recommendations

    49:00 Arkansas and high teen birth rates

    53:00 amplifying stories and connecting youth people


    FIND YOUR GUEST: theyouthsexpertprogram.org/

    @theyouths3xpertprogram

    and theyouthsexpertprogram.org/
    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    59 min
  • The Tales from the Strip Club Episode

    Kali is a longtime stripper and photographer based in California and can currently be found on IG’s @TalesfromtheStrip17.

    Let’s talk strip club culture and horror stories, dressing room dogs and Juggalos. Join two “lifers” for safety tips, rants and advice for newbies and curious club-goers.

    4:00 ageism and aging in the club

    7:00 states and cities where she worked

    11:00 PDX has different requirements for clubs

    14:00 personal life things

    16:00 movie recommendation The Last Showgirl

    20:00 @talesfromthestrip17

    25:00 security cameras - yes or no?

    30:00 involving yourself with other drama

    34:00 don’t flash your money

    38:00 Sponsored by InstituteForSexuality.com

    44:00 friends with your exes

    46:00 HB 2743

    55:00 asexuality and strippers

    58:00 safety things

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    59 min
  • The Sensible Sex Toys Episode


    How can we make better sex toys and for different bodies? Matty Hennesey of Eversense Toys explains how to find what you need - and creative uses for sex toys you may already have! Let’s talk care, cleaning, and adventures in sex work and adult retail.


    Find your guest at EversenseToys.com

    Find your host at ElleStanger.com

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com and InstituteForSexuality.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows


    2:00 everyone should work in an adult store 

    5:00 who are these toys being designed for? 

    8:00 trans-forward toys 

    11:00 toy preview

    14:00 can be used by any body!

    17:00 gender affirming surgery

    20:00 I wish I’d had a trans person to talk to 

    24:00 try a butt plug for your vag

    Sponsored by NetherlandsWax.com 

    28:00 how to clean your toys?

    32:00 diff uses for your toys!

    37:00 how to know if a cockring fits

    41:00 trial and error

    Sponsored by the Intimacy Experiment at instituteforsexuality.com 

    47:00 the baggie and the toothbrush combo

    51:00 hearing from online folks 

    54:00 trans and isolated?

    59:00 sober sex series in PDX

    1:02:00 how to find Elle on the chat app

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    1 hr 4 min
  • The Sensible Sex Toys Episode

    How can we make better sex toys and for different bodies? Matty Hennessey of Eversense Toys explains how to find what you need - and creative uses for sex toys you may already have! Let’s talk care, cleaning, and adventures in sex work and adult retail.

    Find your host at ElleStanger.com

    Find your guest at Eversensetoys.com

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com and InstituteForSexuality.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    2:00 everyone should work in an adult store 

    5:00 who are these toys being designed for? 

    8:00 trans-forward toys 

    11:00 toy preview

    14:00 can be used by any body!

    17:00 gender affirming surgery

    20:00 I wish I’d had a trans person to talk to 

    24:00 try a butt plug for your vag

    Sponsored by NetherlandsWax.com 

    28:00 how to clean your toys?

    32:00 diff uses for your toys!

    37:00 how to know if a cockring fits

    41:00 trial and error

    Sponsored by the Intimacy Experiment at instituteforsexuality.com 

    47:00 the baggie and the toothbrush combo

    51:00 hearing from online folks 

    54:00 trans and isolated?

    59:00 sober sex series in PDX

    1:02:00 how to find Elle on the chat app

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Perimenopause Episode

    Our sex education and self-help podcast is back and talking blood! Rebel-doctor Evelin Dacker returns to give advice and info about the periods of time that we stop getting our periods. Let’s talk about pre-menopause.

    4:00 2-15 year range of perimenopause!

    8:00 examples of symptoms

    10:00 “old lady vulva” 

    13:00 a link to your mother’s history

    16:00 menopause means you’ve been period-free for a year

    18:00 sponsored by Intimacy Experiment Retreat - 

    20:00 elle’s free consultation with the Doc

    21:00 an overview of yeast infections in the vagina

    23:00 silicone lube is better for your vaginal health?

    25:00 Momotaro Apotheca recommended!

    28:00 birth control discussion

    34:00 sponsored by NetherlandsWax.com

    36:00 what to ask your doctor to test for?

    41:00 pumps and other holistic options

    44:00 pelvic floor things

    47:00 testosterone checks in people 

    50:00 be a good listener

    53:00 how Dr. Dacker and Elle met :)

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    FIND YOUR GUEST: WildWoman-Wellness.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    57 min
  • ASK US ANYTHING - Sex Worker Edition 2

    Elle and Valentine are friends and partners in life and the adult industry! We take your questions about dating, self care, sex and work. Thank you for a great four years talking sex and season 5 will return in the spring.

    1:00 Guest IG @ xValentine_vonbettieX

    5:00 find her Casa Diablo now!

    7:00 dating another SW has baseline perks

    10:00 dating issues for SWs

    14:00 the work can be “bad” for some people’s health

    16:00 “Concussion” movie 

    19:00 Condomania.com - - code THEYTALKSEX for 15% off first order

    22:00 tips on building your SW website

    24:00 tips for long term pros

    36:00 tips for slow seasons 

    40:00 GetTheLayer.com - code ELLE for 10% off

    42:00 how to balance work and life with sleep?

    50:00 youthism and SW 

    55:00 how to ask for STI testing/results

    59:00 our sexualities are different 

    1:03:00 travel is a perk

    1:06:00 oral sex tips for vulvas




    FIND OUR GUEST: DarlingValentine.me

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    1 hr 3 min
  • The Intimacy and Sexuality Episode

    How does intimacy relate to sex and self worth? Our guest has years of family and marriage therapy under her belt, and she runs the sex education program your host attended. Let’s talk intimacy, sex tips and and ideas between Elle and her mentor, Dr. Roz Dischiavo.

    2:00 marriage and family therapist, sexual health program director

    5:00 cell phones are messing 

    7:00 broken heart syndrome? Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

    11:00 is eye contact creepy?

    15:00 cell phones and lower sex interactions

    18:00 connection prepares you for intimacy

    22:00 consultations with Gen Z

    25:00 Man Vs Bear 

    30:00 online dating

    35:00 examples of ways to show intimacy

    38:00 when they won’t make eye contact during sex

    43:00 touch body before genitals 

    47:00 how to practice intimacy without sex

    50:00 GetTheLayer.com - ELLE for 10% OFF

    53:00 preserve the relationship for later

    56:00 intimacy workshops in Phoenix, AZ


    Resource mentioned: IG @ablackfemaletherapist

    FIND YOUR GUEST: instituteforsexuality.com

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    Sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condoms and Lube can be found on Condomania.com - code THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    Need a waterproof blanket? Sponsored by Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

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    Thanks for rating and reviewing this podcast :)

    58 min
  • The Hands-On Kink Episode

    What can hands do? Let’s talk with pleasure expert and coach Jennifer Rahner about kink and communication. Learn some basic tips and some safety practices, plus creative ideas for self pleasure and partner play.

    1:00 Dr. Ruth started it

    4:00 a mid-life career switch 

    7:00 teaches non-monogamy, BDSM, masturbation and more

    10:00 CNS vs ENM discussion

    13:00 will the United States block Tryst?

    16:00 PH ban from states

    19:00 basic spanking tips 

    22:00 more spanking tips

    26:00 slapping safety tips

    29:00 choking safety tips

    33:00 why don’t hit or squeeze the front of the throat

    36:00 OkCupid for kink dating? (not sponsored, I wish!)

    40:00 if someone goes non-verbal

    45:00 GETTHELAYER.com - sex blanket! Discount code ELLE

    49:00 leftists tend to like kink more?

    54:00 monthly CNM discussion group - peer support

    57:00 #mommyknowsbest


    FIND OUR GUEST JenniferRahner.com

    FIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.com

    See Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellows

    This episode was sponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.com

    Condomania.com - THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!

    and Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEX

    Please rate and review this podcast :)

    1 hr

About They Talk Sex

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Certified Sex Educator and adult entertainer Elle Stanger hosts weekly guests to discuss common sexuality topics, including non-monogamy, STI’s, sex education, jealousy, pleasure, relationships and…

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