

Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World
Courtney Kocak
Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes) is a Bourdain-style podcast exploring sex, love, relationships, gender, and seductive subcultures around the world. Join host Courtney Kocak and expert guests for hilarious, sex-positive conversations — destigmatizing everything from abortion to Ashley Madison, polyamory to PMDD, sex work to Shibari, and more. Travel series include Helsinki, Finland; Mexico City, Mexico; and Tokyo, Japan.Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. For network details, contact cameron@pleasurepodcasts.com.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 5min
Feminist Strippers Sick of the Clown Show with Coco Ono & Megan Rippey
For the 61st episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome former Jumbo's Clown Room dancers Coco Ono & Megan Rippey, who are both brilliant performance artists and activists, as well. This episode explores the intersection of sex work, workers' rights & COVID-19. Read Megan's "Jumbos Exposé(d)" essay. Sign the petition to Stop Strip Clubs From Firing Strippers Without Just Cause! For more Coco Ono, Megan Rippey & Strippers United: Follow Coco Ono (aka Kayla Tange) on Instagram @coco.ono
Follow Megan Rippey (aka Reagan) on Instagram @meganrippey
Follow @cyberclowngirlsshow on Instagram Follow Strippers United on Instagram @soldiers_of_pole_
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Jul 14, 2021 • 45min
How to Take a Vulva-Owner to Cum Town with Dr. Ashley Townes
In this enlightening conversation, sexual health researcher Dr. Ashley Townes shares her expertise on pleasure and communication in sexual relationships. She discusses the significance of understanding anatomy for enhanced satisfaction and the role of sex toys in exploring one's desires. Townes emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about pleasure, overcoming mental barriers, and addressing the orgasm gap. With a focus on inclusive sexual education, she encourages listeners to embrace their sexual vitality at any age.

Jun 23, 2021 • 55min
It's Okay to Be Childfree with Zoë Noble
For the 59th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Zoë Noble, Berlin-based photographer and We Are Childfree creator for a discussion about living your best childfree life, bodily autonomy as a human right & the motherhood expectation faced by many women around the world.For more Zoë Noble:
Read Zoë's NYT debut "Women Who Said No to Motherhood"
Follow Zoë on Instagram @zoenoblephoto
Follow We Are Childfree on Instagram @wearechildfree_
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Jun 16, 2021 • 50min
Nine Nasty Words: A History of Swear Words in Honor of Fuck with John McWhorter
For the 58th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome John McWhorter, linguist & author of the new book Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever for a deep dive on the history of swear words.For more John McWhorter:
Buy John's newest book Nine Nasty Words
Follow John on Twitter @JohnHMcWhorter
Sign up for John's Substack It Bears Mentioning
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Jun 2, 2021 • 57min
Coming Out Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady with Savannah Manhattan
For the 57th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Los Angeles-based comedian Savannah Manhattan, who originally hails from Minnesota, to talk about transitioning during the pandemic. Savannah gives us the 411 on what it's been like to come out in three separate stages — first as non-binary, then gay & most recently, trans. She also shares her parents' reaction, the impact on her creative life, how it's felt to start hormone treatment & more. For more Savannah Manhattan: Follow Savannah on Twitter @savvymanhattan
Follow Savannah on Instagram @savannahmanhattan
Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Manscaped, #1 in men’s below the belt grooming. Manscaped offers precision-engineered tools for you or your man’s family jewels. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PRIVATE at Manscaped.com. Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Let’s be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown & Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with hosts Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak & Sofiya @thesofiya on Instagram & Twitter. If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 57min
Navigating & Thriving in Neurodiverse Relationships
For the 56th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Sara Langdon & Natalie Roberts, two of the co-founders of Loving Difference, a new relationship-focused online membership community bringing together people looking for new ways to live in neurodiverse relationships. In this interview, coaches (& sisters-in-law!) Sara (based in Philadelphia) & Natalie (based in the U.K.) share their personal & professional experiences navigating & thriving in relationships where at least one partner is on the autism spectrum. Loving Difference welcomes all neurotypes, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difference & Neurotypical. Members are guided to learn about themselves & their loved ones in a safe, non-judgmental space to be inspired & encouraged to celebrate the unconventional & beautiful differences in themselves & within their homes. For more Loving Difference: Check out their website lovingdifference.mn.co
Follow Loving Difference on Instagram @loving.difference
Check out Natalie Roberts' website natalieroberts.com
Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Intensity by Pour Moi is an intimate health and stimulation device. Pour Moi is offering our listeners an additional $25 off of Intensity when you go to PourMoi.com & enter code Private at checkout. You can use this code along with any code on their website. The OhMyG is a super-silent internal G-spot massager for bodies with a vagina. OhMyG is offering our listeners 30% off when you go to IobaToys.com and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. Let’s be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown & Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with hosts Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak & Sofiya @thesofiya on Instagram & Twitter. If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2021 • 56min
How to Get Your Couple Sex Groove Back with Ian Kerner
For the 55th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Ian Kerner for a relationship sex rut reboot.Dr. Ian Kerner is a nationally recognized sex therapist, and author of the smash hit She Comes First and the recently released So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex. He's also a Sherlock Holmes of the bedroom—a sexual detective helping individuals and couples solve the mystery of why they're not fucking like they wish they were. For more Ian Kerner:
Order Ian's new book So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
Follow Ian on Twitter @IanKerner
Check out Ian's website iankerner.com
Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:
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Let’s be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown & Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with hosts Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak & Sofiya @thesofiya on Instagram & Twitter.If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
Pandemic Baby with Ester Steinberg
For the 54th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Ester Steinberg, a hilarious comedian & new mom.This episode is all about Ester's experience of having a baby during the pandemic, along with some newfound body acceptance... what a beautiful side effect of CREATING A LIFE!For more Ester Steinberg:
Watch or listen to Ester's comedy album Burning Bush
Follow Ester on Instagram @ester.steinberg
Follow Ester on Twitter @EsterKay
Check out Ester's Stand-Up Mom podcast
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Apr 28, 2021 • 56min
How I Got My Ex Back with JoAnn Schinderle
For the 53rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome JoAnn Schinderle, a Los Angeles-based comedian, actress & writer originally from Minnesota. JoAnn wrote & performed a one-woman show on National Text Your Ex Day this past October 30th (via Zoom) & thanks to the text she sent at the beginning of her performance, her ex is now her boyfriend again. Spanning over a decade, this is one of the most hilarious, cringeworthy & actually kind of sweet second chance love stories of all time. Don't try this at home! For more JoAnn Schinderle: Check out JoAnn's one-woman show National Text Your Ex Day
Listen to JoAnn's comedy album Dark Jeans
Follow JoAnn on Instagram @jojoschinderle
Follow JoAnn on Twitter @jojoschinderle
Check out JoAnn's website joannschinderle.com
Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Intensity by Pour Moi is an intimate health and stimulation device. Pour Moi is offering our listeners an additional $25 off of Intensity when you go to PourMoi.com & enter code Private at checkout. You can use this code along with any code on their website. Lorals are the world's first oral sex panties; they're single-use natural latex panties designed to be worn during oral sex & rimming. Get 15% off your first Lorals purchase at mylorals.com with code Private. Let’s be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown & Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with hosts Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak & Sofiya @thesofiya on Instagram & Twitter. If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 7min
Comedians of OnlyFans: Alison Stevenson
For the 52nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra drop the 9th episode of our "Comedians of OnlyFans" series, featuring Los Angeles-based comedian, writer & OnlyFans creator Alison Stevenson. Her VICE article "Why I Don't Give Blowjobs" went viral in 2015 & more recently, she co-created & hosted Thicc Strip!, a body-positive live strip show.Out-of-work comedians have been flocking to OnlyFans to help pay their bills during the coronavirus pandemic. This series explores the intersection of comedy, sex work & COVID-19.For more Alison Stevenson:
Subscribe to Alison's OnlyFans onlyfans.com/justaboutglad
Follow Alison on Instagram @justaboutglad
Follow Alison on Twitter @justaboutglad
Check out Alison's V Single podcast
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