Honeydew Me

This week we're pressing play ON PORN and learning all the ways it can make our sex lives hotter and our relationships better. Rachel Wright, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master's in clinical psychology joins us to chat about: How porn can BENEFIT your relationship Fun ways to incorporate porn into partnered sex Jealousy and porn: "why do they watch porn if they have me?!" and "what if my partner is jealous that I watch porn?" Is watching porn cheating? Feeling insecure about the type of porn you watch What to do if the type of porn your partner watches makes you uncomfy How much is TOO MUCH porn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halloween is fast approaching and this year we are ON THEME. We're revisiting role play and diving even deeper with expert tips, personal stories, LOTS of research, and input from our lovely listeners. We chat about: What role play is Judging your fantasies and desires  Benefits of role play Working through embarrassment, nervousness, or shame Planning and set up Talking with your partner Specific scenarios Experts Featured:Kait Scalisi, @passionbykaitLala Loves, @lalasbedtimetales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for INITIATION… but like the consensual, fun, sex kind. If you’ve ever wondered how to initiate sex, struggled with a fear of rejection, or are looking for long term initiation tips, this episode is for you! We chat with some of our favorite experts AND share our own struggles to bring you one hell of a guide… We cover: Obstacles to initiating sex Fear of rejection How to take the pressure of off initiation Fun, indirect ways to initiate sex Sexy and very direct ways to initiate sex Finding the right words Initiating while in a long term relationship Experts Featured: Jessie Fresh, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, @jessiefresh Lisa Welsh, Sex & Pleasure Educator, @inbedwithlisa Ari Antwine, Sexologist & Bisexuality Coach, @sensualle.education Vanessa and Xander Marin, Sex Therapist & Husband, @vanessamarintherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: there is NO completely SAFE way to engage in choking/breath play, this episode will discuss safety measures, better practices, and consent, but is only an introduction. We encourage you to take part in further education alongside an expert BEFORE engaging in the practices discussed. Hope you’re ready for an episode that’ll ✨take your breath away✨. Jet Setting Jasmine and King Noire are on the pod and talking all thinking breath play, including choking. We cover:  What breath play is (because it’s a lot more than you think) Precautions and safety  Finding your MOAN Breathing patterns How to *properly* engage in choking  Finding the right partner to engage in breath play with Face sitting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're getting ✨ballsy✨ and chatting all things testicle play with Jake Mossop, a Registered Nurse! We talk about: Why it's enjoyable to play with testicles Types of touch (pressure, squeezing etc.) The importance of lube When to include testicle play and how to combine with other types of play What tea bagging is Positioning Using your mouth Taint play Incorporating toys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Hope, sexologist, activist and Director of Social Impact and Strategic Communications at SIECUS, joins us to talk post-Roe action items and resources. We discuss: What Roe v. Wade is, what happened, and how we actually got here The role of comprehensive sex education Resources for states that have lost access to abortion Getting involved in your community Resources:Three For Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is on the pod and ready to talk ALL things birth control. We chat about: Common myths and misconceptions (i.e. infertility, negative health impacts etc) Whether "hormone balancing" is legit and if "hormone imbalances" are the cause of all your issues WHY we tend to demonize birth control Types of birth control methods (hormonal vs non hormonal) Plan B: what it is, how to use it & when to use it What actually is an abortion and what are the types of abortions REALLY COOL FREE RESOURCES like Bedsider and a very special little giveaway we're doing with them 👀 ✨GIVEAWAY INSTRUCTIONS✨ Bedsider gifted us a big 'ol box of swag, so obviously we're doing a giveaway. All you have to do is share THIS episode to your Instagram story (or grid) and TAG US (@honeydewmepodcast). Giveaway closes October 7th 2022. Can only ship within the US.Check out Bedsider HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Cass thought it high time to break out the video cameras and record something spicy. Now it’s time to share all the dirty deets and unpack how it went. We chat about: Planning for your sex tape (vibes, roleplay, positions etc.) Setting up your physical space (camera angles, lighting, background music etc.) Options for when you are NOT ready to record yourself What went wrong… Finding what feels authentic and pleasurable to YOU Alternatives to the “up close and personal” recording style Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lala, creator of Lala’s Bedtime Tales, is here to chat about all things AUDIO EROTICA. We discuss: What audio erotica is and what makes for GOOD audio erotica Why fans of ASMR are going to LOVE audio erotica Improving your dirty talk Using audio erotica alone and with a partner How to discuss audio erotica with a partner Benefits of listening to audio erotica Using audio erotica to explore your fantasies and different types of sex Finding ways to make safety and prep SEXY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victoria Albina, NP, MPH is BACK and this time she’s answering YOUR questions about codependency, relationships, and sex. We discuss: Mismatched libidos Having your own back & showing up for your needs What to do if you’re partner isn’t following through People pleasing Understanding what your intuition is telling you Fear of being cheated on Supporting a partner with depression, while supporting yourself Trying to justify a partner’s toxic behavior The “why don’t we just break up then” come back during fights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices