Jax kicks off this week’s show with a chat about casual sex.  Is it possible to do in a healthy way? What are the different types of casual relationships and how to they serve us. 

 When we get to the questions, a husband asks if he and his wife will ever have sex again now she is going through menopause. And Jax gets an email asking if you should tell your best friend you have heard rumours her terrible bf is cheating on her. 

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On this week’s show Jax looks into STI safety around Bukakke play, answers a question about setting boundaries regarding casual sex and sleepovers, and addresses how to keep the passion alive and the boredom out of a long term relationship. 

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The question on this week's show is focused around learning to love your body even if it is bigger than you are used to. How can you still feel sexy? Will you partner still want you? Jax called in an expert to help answer this one. And my gosh it's a juicy episode! 

Vinny Welsby (they/them) is a fat activist and diversity, equity and inclusion leader. They are a world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture, a TEDx speaker, podcast host and best-selling author. Vinny is trans-non-binary and is dedicated to shifting how society views fat and queer bodies through education and compassion.

This episode is a must listen for anyone wanting to feel more comfortable in their skin. Everybody is beautiful and sexy. Now it the time to learn how to harness that confidence! 

To find Vinny on the internet you can visit the website below, or check out all social media @fierce.fatty

Website: www.fiercefatty.com

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On this week’s show we have a 2 questions about dating and the early stages of relationships. 

One listener was broken up with when the guy she was seeing said he needed some space and alone time.  Now she has seen him on a dating app. How can she get over the hurt he maybe lied about the reason for the breakup? 

And our second question comes from a listener who keeps getting to the 6 month mark and then realizes his partners are putting up some red flags. Is he being too picky? Should he just work through it and ignore the flags he thinks he sees? 

listen to Jax’s reply on this week’s episode now. 

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On this week's show, Jax is joined by Danielle Bezalel (AKA DB) to help tackle a question about masturbation and toy use when in a relationship. This is a fantastic conversation covering so many topics. DB conducted a masturbation experiment with her trusty magic wand and we talk through her observations from that. 

You can check out the experiment here https://www.sexedwithdb.com/magicwandexperiment

 And you can follow DB on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexedwithdbpodcast

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Coming up on the show this week:

A question about age gaps in relationships - when, if at all, is it too big of a gap?

After a bad first experience in her teens when giving her first hand job, this listener has lost confidence in her abilities. Jax talks about learning new skills and communicating in the bedroom. 

And finally, a listener to her time in having her first sexual experience and now is on a super fun sexual journey. But her friends are slut shaming her. Is she doing something wrong? (hint - NO) 

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On this week’s show we have a question about Lube. Why are there so many options? How do I know what to buy? Do certain lubes do certain jobs? 

To help me answer this I have invited Cat Meyer on the show. Cat is a queer Filipina-American and founder of Head South - a sexual wellbeing brand offering sustainable, refillable intimacy serums and a podcast dedicated to removing the stigma of conversations about sex. 

Cat embraced a minimalist philosophy in developing the Head South formulas, meticulously crafted to diminish friction in both solo and partnered play. Formulated with only essential and effective ingredients, each batch is carefully produced in small quantities in Los Angeles, California. The use of refillable packaging underscores their commitment to minimizing waste, embodying a conscientious approach to pleasure. 

If you would like to know about about Cat and Headsouth, check out the instagram links and the website below: 

https://headsouth.world/

https://www.instagram.com/headsouth.world/

https://www.instagram.com/kittycatmeyer/

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Loads of questions this week Thorny Fam.

We have a wife who would love her husband to get a vasectomy but he is worried how it will change his body and affect kids he might have if they ever split up.

there are 2 questions around oral sex. One about how to give head without using your teeth and another with a listener wishing she loved receiving oral. will she ever be able to sit on her partners face and enjoy it? (hint - yes)

The final question is from a guy who's girlfriend has always dated older guys. Is she likely to leave him as he is younger than her.

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On this week’s show we have a concerned parent wondering how to talk to their young teenager about sex and porn in a shame free positive manner. Sex Educator Alysha  joins me on the show to help tackle this question. 

I also want to hear from you. At the beginning of this week’s show I ask for your mortifying, cringe inducing sexy shame stories. We all know shame dies when it is told in safe spaces and this is a safe place i promise. For more information on this new feature check out the website  https://www.thornyissues.ca/about-3

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***Please note - this is the second upload of the show. The first was missing some key audio - thank you to everyone who pointed this out!***

Jax opens the show with some tips to increase intimacy and closeness in relationships. Our question this week was around dating someone in a wheelchair. II have invited Em on to help her out with the question. Em is a 26 year old disabled and queer artist, performer, and activist. They are also a part time barista at their local queer owned coffee shop and use a wheelchair as my main mobility aid.

If you enjoyed listening to Em on the show check out their art at the link below as well as their instagram. 

https://gremlinkisses.square.site/

Insta and TikTok @gremlingrandparent

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