Seggs Talk Radio

Melissa Petro, author of 'Shame On You,' joins Seggs Talk Radio to discuss her remarkable journey from being a public school teacher and sex worker to becoming an author and advocate. In this candid conversation, Petro details her career trajectory, the media scandal that outed her past as a sex worker, and the personal and professional aftermath, including losing her teaching job. She also shares insights on overcoming shame and finding empowerment through writing and community support. The episode delves into topics like the stigma around sex work, the pressure of societal expectations, and resilience in the face of public humiliation. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how Petro transformed her experiences into advocacy and her ongoing mission to help others through their own shame resilience journeys.EPISODE THEMES📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Media Backlash and Career Impact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Navigating Public Scrutiny🫦 Public Shaming and Its Impact🫦 Research on Shame and Resilience🫦 Legal Battles and Free Speech⁠⁠EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3sHoney Play Box Sex Toys (SEGGS for 20% off) https://honeyplaybox.com⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkIntimacy Concierge for Couples (15% off): http://arya.fyi/strCONNECT WITH MELISSA💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa.petroCONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode, seasoned BDSM community member Venus Cuffs discusses her decade-long journey in the New York kink scene, shedding light on the abusive behaviors she has witnessed and the importance of consent and boundaries. Venus shares her transition into mainstream nightlife producing, highlighting her profound experiences from owning a large dungeon in Brooklyn to curating unique events like her kink-horror show 'House of Screams.' The conversation touches on the challenges faced by women, especially those of color, in the adult industry and nightlife, along with the stigmas and systemic racism they encounter. Venus also reflects on her recent shift away from pro-dom work and the subsequent opportunities that have opened up, underlining the importance of authenticity and following one's spirit. Listeners are invited to learn from her extensive experiences and insights into entrepreneurship, community building, and the power of resilience.EPISODE THEMES📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 New York Nightlife and Ballroom Culture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Experiencing Homelessness and Finding Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Gender Dynamics in Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Abuse in BDSM and Adult Industry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3sHoney Play Box Sex Toys (SEGGS for 20% off) https://honeyplaybox.com⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkIntimacy Concierge for Couples (15% off): http://arya.fyi/strCONNECT WITH VENUS CUFFS 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venuscuffsCONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Mia Lee shares her journey from a career in finance to becoming a high-end escort and later a stripper. Mia talks about her background as a Chinese political refugee, her time in foster care, and her introduction to the corporate world. She discusses the stigma associated with sex work, her strategies for marketing and success, and how her business ventures aim to provide financial services tailored for sex workers. Mia also touches on personal topics like polyamory, mental health, and the challenges and benefits of her unique career path.EPISODE THEMES📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Navigating Dating as a Sex Worker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Exploring Bisexuality and Polyamory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Natural Beauty and Plastic Surgery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Challenges and Misconceptions in Sex Work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Stripping and Mentorship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3s⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Free https://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH MIA 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mialee_nycCONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea interviews Ali Weiss and they share a candid conversation about their experiences living with ADHD and the profound effects it has had on their lives and self-esteem. They delve into the pressure and impacts of having a social media presence, the values of establishing boundaries, and the complexities around being perceived by audiences. They discuss their personal journeys into sex work, including ethical non-monogamy, high-end escorting, sugar dating, and the societal stigma surrounding these professions. The episode further touches on the compatibility and expectations of romantic relationships, particularly focusing on honesty, balance, and finding partners that genuinely match their realities. As the discussion unfolds, they reveal the therapeutic value of exploring dominant and submissive power dynamics, both in life and the bedroom, and share practical dating tips. Additionally, they reflect on their ADHD diagnoses, treatment with medication, and lifestyle adjustments needed to manage symptoms, aiming to debunk common misconceptions about living authentically while managing ADHD.EPISODE THEMES📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Mental Health and Social Media Boundaries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦ADHD and Anxiety Struggles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Dating with Intention⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Exploring Dominance and Submission⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦The Impact of Early Sexualization⁠⁠EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3s⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Free https://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH ALI 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliweissworld/CONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea welcomes Norma Buster, Chief of Staff at CA Goldberg, a victim's rights law firm in New York. Norma shares her journey from being a victim of stalking and image-based sexual abuse to becoming an advocate and podcast host of 'Oral Arguments'. The conversation explores her work at the law firm, society’s view on sex work, and her personal journey of empowerment through starting an OnlyFans account. Norma discusses the challenges she faced in the legal system, the importance of supporting and including sex worker rights, and her efforts in pushing for legislative changes to protect victims from tech-facilitated harms. The episode also delves into the intricacies and future potentials of tech companies’ accountability and the importance of sex positivity and reclaiming one's narrative.EPISODE THEMES 📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Starting OnlyFans and Workplace Support🫦Legal Battles and Seeking Justice🫦Supporting Sex Workers' Rights🫦Decriminalization and Global Perspectives🫦Challenges with Tech Companies and Legal Battles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off)https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3s⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app):https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Freehttps://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH NORMA BUSTER 💌Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/normabuster_/CONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO 🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea interviews Heather Irobunda, MD and has an in-depth discussion about the emotional impact of the luteal phase, election anxiety, and the challenges of moving amidst political unrest. The conversation transitions to the guest's background and experiences as a gynecologist in New York City, highlighting the range of reproductive health services provided. They delve into the negative experiences many women face with gynecological care, the disparities in research funding for female health issues, and the visceral reactions associated with gynecology visits. Other key topics include the importance of getting PAP smears and mammograms, the systemic inequities in the healthcare system, and the challenges of being a sex-positive clinician facing social media censorship. The episode wraps up with reflections on the state of reproductive rights in the U.S. and the importance of accessible healthcare for all.EPISODE THEMES 📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Challenges in Gynecological Care🫦Traumatic LEEP Procedure Experience🫦STI Testing and Awareness🫦Doctor-Patient Communication🫦Reproductive Rights and Abortion AccessEXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3s⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Free https://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH HEATHER IROBUNDA 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherirobundamd/CONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO 🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea interviews Coral Osbourne, a certified Sexsologist and coach, who discusses her journey into the world of sex work, her role at a Sexual Health Alliance, and her new initiative, Sex Workers Autonomous. Coral shares personal experiences, challenges, and the societal implications of sex work, addressing the importance of decriminalization, community support, and resource access for sex workers. She also explores the nuances of relationships, love, and trust through the lens of her professional and personal life.EPISODE THEMES 📝🫦Breaking Down Stigmas and Stereotypes🫦The Role of Sex in Human Intimacy🫦Trust in Relationships 🫦Dating Younger Partners🫦Exploring the Taboo of Pleasure🫦Building a Supportive Community for Sex WorkersEXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3sHoney Play Box Sex Toys (SEGGS for 20% off) https://honeyplaybox.comSplash Blankets (SEGGS for 15% off) https://splashblanket.us/⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app) https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Free https://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH CORAL OSBOURNE 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunrealcoralosborne/?hl=enCONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO 🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea speaks with Jeff Perla about sexuality, their experiences with OnlyFans and Patreon, and the societal reactions to sexual exploration. They discuss the differences between the two platforms, focusing on the perception of safety and art versus explicit content, with insights into subscription tiers and market strategies. They delve into sexual preferences, the significance of dom-sub dynamics, and the cultural aspects impacting men's and women's sexual behaviors. The conversation also touches on navigating the digital space, handling hate, and leveraging social media for business and personal growth. Lastly, the guest provides advice for individuals on their journey of sexual exploration and coming out, emphasizing the importance of having a supportive base before making any revelations.EPISODE THEMES 📝🫦Navigating Social Media and Censorship🫦Challenges of Social Media Fame🫦Masculinity and Social Conditioning🫦Sexual Health Awareness🫦Body Image in Gay Culture🫦Advice for Coming OutEXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3sHoney Play Box Sex Toys (SEGGS for 20% off) https://honeyplaybox.comSplash Blankets (SEGGS for 15% off) https://splashblanket.us/⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app) https://hudapp.com/seggstalkDownload the Stardust App Free https://stardust.app/CONNECT WITH JEFF PERLA 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffperlaa/CONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO 🎙️Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradioYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeggsTalkRadio

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea interviews Dr. M the Science Femme, a behavioral neuroscientist and sex-positive advocate. They discuss various topics including Dr. M's upbringing in Miami, her experiences with non-monogamy and kink, and her journey towards body positivity. The conversation dives deep into the nuances of polyamorous relationships, including the challenges and ethics of hierarchical polyamory, and the importance of effective communication in maintaining healthy dynamics. Dr. M also shares scientific insights on topics such as electrolytes, the components of squirt, and the significance of living near city trees on mental well-being. The episode emphasizes the integration of sexuality and intelligence, advocating for breaking stigmas and promoting scientific literacy around sexual health.EPISODE THEMES 📝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦The Psychology of Power Dynamics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Sexuality and Professionalism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Healthcare and Sexual Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Childhood and Body Positivity🫦Exploring Dominance and SubmissionEXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS 🛍️Peepshow Toys (SEGGS for 10% off) https://tinyurl.com/538eaj3sHoney Play Box Sex Toys (SEGGS for 20% off) https://honeyplaybox.comSplash Blankets (SEGGS for 15% off) https://splashblanket.us/Mochi Melt Lube (THEA for 15%off) https://mochimelt.com⁠HUD app (Kinky dating app): https://hudapp.com/seggstalkCONNECT WITH DR. M the Science Femme 💌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesciencefemme/CONNECT WITH SEGGS TALK RADIO 🎙️⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.seggstalkradio.comPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seggstalkradio

In this bonus episode, Thea Rose shares her top 10 hot takes on sex and kink from 2024, drawing from guests, trends, and personal experiences. Kicking off with a brief personal update, Thea dives into everything from the complexities of porn’s influence on confidence to reframing how we think about cheating and dominance. This episode unpacks societal norms, challenges stigmas, and offers new perspectives on relationships, BDSM, and sexual exploration.