Swinging Pineapples: Ep 147
Whats the appeal of swinging? Or the logistics? Here to bare all is returning guest Hannah Davis. Hannah is a 23 year old sex
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Glow West is a podcast that explores sex, sexuality, and the body, through a sexual wellness perspective. The podcast shines a soft light on many aspects of sex related issues, and offers a space for calm, informed conversations. Guests include activists, sex educators, academics, sex workers, sexual health experts, and more. Glow West is hosted by Dr. Caroline West, who has a PhD and an MA in Sexuality Studies.
Whats the appeal of swinging? Or the logistics? Here to bare all is returning guest Hannah Davis. Hannah is a 23 year old sex
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When They are Too into You: Ep 145 First flushes of love can be super exciting, but can also obscure emotionally abusive behaviour. Mary Hayes
From cherries to nagging wives, the world of vintage sex education is a mixed bag. Joining me this week is clinical sexologist Ness Cooper who
Joining me to chat about adult circumcision is returning guest Dean O’Reilly, who talks us through the reasons for his adult circumcision. He speaks about
Joining me this week is Sarah Monaghan from Dublin Rape Crisis centre who is here to chat to me about their recent We-Consent campaign, which
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Being a woman in the public eye is not an easy thing, especially when we throw sex into the mix. Camille Melissa Warning returns to
Vaginismus in an Irish context is something that has rarely been spoken of, leaving sufferers in the dark and doctors who have not received adequate training on
Many people have an image in their heads of what a sex worker looks like, but this often doesnt match up to the reality. Dr
Glow West is back and in person! Joining me for a live podcast at Waterford Pride is Ms Gay Ireland Stephanie Fogarty, who chats to
Fatphobia takes many different forms, from medical access to accessibility when it comes to sex toys and lingerie. Joining me to discuss this is sex educator
Some of us might be familiar with the term ‘stealthing’, but it can have a few different interpretations that can impact how victims understand what
The clitoris is an organ of wonder, and some people also wonder what it’s like to get it pierced. Here to explain what its like to
South East Asia is a vast place of around 10 different countries, but there are a lot of similiarities to Ireland in how sex is
Imagine if your government paid for public access porn- well, Germany did just that! Joining me to discuss what this looked like is feminist
A controversial definition, but we do need to talk about sex addiction. Is it real? What harm does it do? Joining me to discuss this
There are different ways to approach the issue of sex work, but which one might be the best way? Joining me to discuss this is
Joining me for the second live Glow West podcast is PhD candidate David Carroll, who is studying queer pop music in the 80s. David chats
South Asia might seem on the surface to be quite conversative- but did you know there is a South Asian porn industry, hijab festivals, and
Lube is one of the best inventions in this world – once you use the right one! Joining me to discuss why its so important
Many sex workers keep their activity to themselves, which can be stressful and isolating. Coming out can be an option, with privilege attached. Joing me to
Anal is for everyone and sure if you’re spicing up your sex life, amazing anal sex can be a lot of fun. Joining me today
Recently, Amnesty International released a report on the experiences if sex workers in Ireland since the change in the law in 2017. To discuss this report I’m
Can porn be feminist? What could make porn feminist in the first place? To answer these questions, Im joined by feminist pornographer Paulita Pappel, found
We know that trans people face additional challenges in life, but what about trans people of colour? Joining me to discuss this is Sabah Choudrey,
What kind of questions about sex do people ask when they get to ask anonymous questions? Here to answer this is Grace Alice O’Shea, author
Last week an online vigil was held to remember Ashling Murphy, recently murdered by a man. However, this vigil was disrupted in the most disgusting
This episode sees artist and creator Luis Noguera Benitez share his story about what it was like to be diagnosed with HIV as he was
What’s it like to film queer porn- and to film porn in a pandemic? Joining me to share their experiences is queer porn performer Tommy
There’s more to the politics of sexual pleasure than just the orgasm gap. Joining me to discuss this is PhD researcher Katalin Zsiga who talks
In this very special tortoise shack podcast Dr Caroline West of Glow West joins Martin and Tony to talk the year to come, the resolutions
Condoms, French letters, Johnnies- whatever you call them, condoms are an important part of sexual wellness. Joining me to discuss this topic is Mike Taylor
Sex positivity has become a bit of a buzzword, but what does it actually mean, and how can we be sex positive in real life?
Don’t get boring presents this year – get some pleasure enhancing gifts for your loved one – and for yourself! Here to help you choose
Online flirting can be just as fun as in person flirting, and hey with covid we have to get used to it! To help with
November 30th is the International Day of Consent, and to celebrate this I am joined by Dr Siobhan O’Higgins and Siobhan Healy-Cullen from Active* Consent who
Ever heard of the term ‘slut pages’? To discuss this disturbing trend, I’m joined by Professor Megan Maas who researches this area. The use of
Glow West was finally live in front of a lovely audience, and I had the perfect guest joining me to pop this cherry. Aoife Drury,
What is sexual racism? Here to discuss this with me is activist and writer Pradeep Mahadeshwar. Born in India and living in Ireland, he has experienced
The swinging sixties – a wild time, everyone having fun, right?? Eh… not quite. Lifting the lid on what sex was really like in the
For those of us who experience cancer, sex can be a tricky topic, and certainly one that there is not a lot of information on.
We might have heard of the term incels, but what do they actually do and should we be afraid of them? Joining me to discuss
Curious about poppers and using them during sex? You’re not alone, and author Adam Zmith has just published an excellent book about the history of poppers
One of the most common questions we hear is ”how do I speak to my kids about consent?’, and at what age. To explore this,
Do you know what your sex toys are made of? some sex toys are made of material that can melt, which is definitely not what
We speak a lot about sexual wellness on the podcast, but what actually is sexual wellness, and how can we enjoy it? For the 100th
Popeye was on to something when he gulped down tons of spinach, as spinach is one of the best things you can eat for wellness-
Sex isn’t just fun – its medicine and a way to heal from trauma. To explain how this works, I’m joined by Devi Ward Erickson
There are a lot of different ways to think and talk about consent, and consent theory can update quickly as we learn more about consent
The history of dating is a wild ride from personal ads that ‘proper’ women could write but not be seen to write, to swinger parties in
Is a dick pic perceived the same way for queer people using dating apps? How do we view digital sexual violence and digital consent? Joining
With OnlyFans in the news lately for attempting to remove all sexual content from their platform, its important to listen to the sex workers affected
Unwanted choking and facials- all far too common and all part of the spectrum of sex violence when done without consent. Joining me to discuss
Sex is a serious business for some, but where’s the space for the fun? Joining me this week is sex educator Tim Langan who chats
There is a lot of information and misinformation out there on the topic of polyamory. To help us navigate our way through this, Ruth Crean
Breakups are no fun, most of the time. But they are something that most of us will experience whether it is a good or bad experience.
While we must talk about sexual violence, we also need to talk about what happens afterwards. Victim blaming is prolific in many societies, and has a devastating
We might hear a lot about abuse and unhealthy relationships, but what does a healthy relationship actually look like? Here to help is sexologist Naomi
July is Disability Awareness Month so joining me to discuss sex and disability is activitist (and legend!) Alannah Murray. Alannah explains how the right to ride
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