HIV and Healthcare: Ep 42
December 1st is World Aids Day, and in honour of this I’m joined by an amazing panel of researchers and activists to discuss HIV and AIDS.
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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.
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Power, Sex, and Kink: Ep 41
Joining Caroline this week is sex educator Sarah Sloane, educator with dating app Hashtag Open. Sarah chats about what its like to date while being
Radical Consent: Ep 40
Glow West is taking part in the International Festival of Consent, and this bonus episode sees Caroline chat to consent activist Richard M. Wright. Richard
The Art of Flirting: Ep 39
Joining Caroline this week is sex educator Marla Stewart who is here to chat to us about the art of flirting. Marla gives advice on
Bodies and Bondage: Ep 38
Ever been curious about being tied up, or tying someone up? This week, bondage queen Midori is here to walk us through the finer points
Cuddles and compassion: Ep 37
Joining Caroline this week is Dr. Yoni Alkan, a certified cuddle party facilitator and sex educator. He explains why cuddling and touch is so important,
Spells, Sex, and Witches: Ep 36
Bonus episode time! As its Halloween, let’s take a deep dive into one of the most feared and misunderstood aspects of Halloween: the witch. Far
Intersex & Identity: Ep 35
It’s #intersexawarenessday and intersex people make up almost 2% of the worlds’ population. This week, intersex activist Diana James and researcher Dr. Tanya Ní Mhuirthile
Sexual liberation: Ep 34
Its live podcast time again! Joining Caroline this time is sex blogger and future sex therapist Tatyannah K King. Tatyannah delves into how we can
Dating, dick pics and deception: Ep 33
This week on Glow West, Caroline is joined by dating researcher Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton. Nicola tells us what she’s discovered about dating during the
Sex, Innovation, and Disability: Ep 32
Join Caroline this week for a slightly longer than usual episode as we take a deep dive into the topic of sex and disability with
Cucumbers & Blowjobs Ep: 31
Ever wondered how to ramp up your fellatio skills? Join Caroline as she chats to blowjob instructor and sex educator Linnea Marie about killing it
Female Genital Mutilation Ep: 30
This week, Caroline is joined on the podcast by Dr. Caroline Munyi from Akidwa.ie. Dr. Munyi works to end the practice of FGM, which occurs
Dying with Dignity Ep: 29
Join Caroline on Glow West this week as campaigner Vicky Phelan shares her story of battling cervical cancer and the HSE. Vicky speaks about self
Big and little orgasms – Masturbation & self care Ep: 28
Join Glow West this week as we have a fun romp through the world of self pleasure and orgasms with sex edutainment extraordinaire Dirty Lola.
Vaginismus and Me: Ep.27
This week on Glow West Caroline is joined by Lisa Mackenzie, co-founder of the Vaginismus Network which is a UK based support network for people
Tortoise Shack Live #SundaySpecial
These Live Pods are so much fun. This week we covered the latest political opinion poll, the McGregor arrest, gender reveal parties, sex work submissions
Period Poverty and Eco Friendly Periods: Ep 26
In this live episode Glow West explores how we can make periods sustainable and inclusive. Caroline speaks to Claire Hunt from Homeless Period Ireland and
Visual Terrorism & Sex Work Images: Ep.25
How can a photo be weaponised? Caroline is joined this week by PhD researcher Camille Waring who discusses the politics of sex work imagery. A
Tortoise Shack #SundaySpecial Ep.4
The Tortoise Shack Live is back and this week Caroline, Martin, Linda and Vicky were joined by Anne Marie Quilligan, Conner Habib and Simon McGarr
Revenge Porn aka Image Based Sexual Abuse Ep.24
In this live recording Caroline is joined by sexual violence campaigner and host of PACwoman podcast Linda Hayden. We chat to support worker Susan Walsh
Self love and stretch marks: Ep 23
This week the Glow West podcast explores the body positivity movement with Stephanie Yeboah, author of Fattily Ever After. Stephanie explains how the community has
Sex Work, The Law, and Safety : Ep22
Join Glow West for another live podcast, this time with Kate McGrew from Sex Workers Alliance Ireland. Kate explains how covid has impacted sex workers
The Business of Bras : EP21
Cora Harrington aka The Linger Addicts joins Caroline this week on Glow West to delve into the world of lingerie. They talk about getting the
Sharks, periods, and virginity myths : Ep 20
Join Caroline this week as she chats to OB-GYN Dr. Jenn Conti. As the author of The Vagina Book, Jenn busts some myths about periods,
Tortoise Shack Sunday Special
August and the Dáil recess is usually a quiet time in the news. But Covid changed everything. So we got the growing Tortoise Shack family
Ep 19: Mr Leather Ireland: Pride and Community
Some people struggle to come out. Fionn Scott took a different approach and came out via national media. Fionn is an advocate for the fetish
Phone Sex and Covid Erotica Ep 18
Join Caroline for another live Glow West podcast. This time she chats to Jessie Sage and April Would about their work creating audio erotica. They
A Question of Consent – Justine Ang Fonte – Ep 17
Consent is a conversation that we need to have urgently. Join Caroline this week as she chats to Justine Ang Fonte as she explains why
Condoms Trains and Reproductive Fascism Ep.16
Join Caroline on episode 16 as she chats to Donna J. Drucker, author and lecturer. Donna delves into the history of contraception around the world,
Miss Ireland’s Knickers Ep.15
Join Caroline this week as she chats to Yvonne Costelloe about her life. Yvonne was almost nude in Playboy as a 15 year old, won
Black Pride Ireland Ep.14
Episode 14 features a conversation with Rayann and Diana from Black Pride Ireland as they outline why they set up the group, and what they
Ep 13: Relationship Recovery
Join Caroline for episode 13 as she chats to Dr. Marianne Brandon, a sex therapist and clinical psychologist. Dr. Brandon outlines how relationships can recover
Trans Visibility in Ireland Ep.12
Listen in to Caroline’s chat with Aoife Martin and Noah Halpin, a trans woman and trans man, as they explain what’s it’s like to be
Gender Killer on the Loose Ep.11
Join Caroline as she chats to Alber Saborío, one of the founders of Gender.rip, a trans led art collective in Dublin. Alber talks about making
End Direct Provision with Bulelani Mfaco
Join Glow West for its tenth episode as Caroline hosts a live podcast with Bulelani Mfaco. Bulelani is a gay asylum seeker from South Africa
Polyamory, Race, and Relationship Anarchy: Ep 9
Is there a right way to do polyamory? Join Glow West this week as married couple Kevin and Antoinette Patterson explain polyamory in practice. They
Adventures in Sextech – Cindy Gallop Ep.8
Join Caroline this week where she chats to Cindy Gallop, a marketing mogul and the brains behind makelovenotporn.com. Cindy outlines how sextech and social media
Referendum Refelections Ep.7
This episode looks back at the Marriage Equality and Abortion Referendums in Ireland. Listen to my chat with grassroots campaigners Tracey and Karen, as we
Melted Dildos – with Shawna Scott
This week marks the first live podcast for Glow West and it was a joint event with the wonderful Rachel O’Neill from Disturbing the Peace
#TortoiseShackLive with Vicky Conway & Elizabeth Farries
In our first ever #TortoiseShackLive in Lockdown, Caroline, Tony and Martin were joined by Associate Professor at DCU Law & Gov and member of the
Juicy Lucy and Dry Dora Ep.4
Joan Price is a 76 year old sex educator and author of Sex After Grief, and Naked at Our Age. She joins Caroline to discuss
Identity: Intersex and Sex Work with Adeline Berry
Joining us in episode three is the amazing Adeline Berry, who is trans, intersex, and a sex worker. She joins Caroline to discuss identity, labour,
Herpes and Me – with Jenelle Marie Pierce
Join us for episode two where Caroline chats with Jenelle Marie Pierce from the stiproject.com. In this episode, Jenelle discusses her work to spread awareness
Wetter is Better with Samantha Evans Ep.1
This first episode of Glow West features an interview with Samantha Evans. Sam is a sex educator who is passionate about sexual health and wellness,
Introducing Glow West
Welcome along to Glow West, the podcast that talks about sex, sexuality and the body from a sexual wellness perspective. Every week Dr Caroline West
Tortoise Shack Remote – Vibes & Scribes
Martin, Rachel, Caroline, Ruth and Tony talk Comrade Britney, social distancing, the Covid-19 elephant in the room, the bare necessities and ways to get that
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