In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr Anand Patel, who is a doctor specialising in sexual function. Anand discusses his experience as a biology teacher and with teaching sex ed in school as well as why it’s important for more GPs to have training around sexual health. He and Hannah talk about men’s and people with penises’ sexual function, from early ejaculation to delayed ejaculation and the physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. Finally, Hannah and Anand discuss Viagra, p...
Dec 02, 2020•51 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Michelle Elman, who is a life coach and author. Michelle discusses her new book The Joy of Being Selfish, and boundaries - setting them, communicating them and respecting them. She and Hannah talk about “empowered dating”, and the assumption that meeting someone IRL is better than through an dating app. Finally, Hannah and Michelle discuss the TV show Normal People, and how virginity is a scam. Apologies that my audio in this episode is slightly distorted - n...
Nov 25, 2020•59 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Jamie Windust, who is a model, contributing editor at Gay Times, and a recently published author with their book ‘In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life’. Jamie discusses their book and about gender euphoria. They and Hannah also talk about what chosen family is and why it’s so important, as well as the role of fashion and make-up in Jamie’s journey discovering their gender. Finally, Hannah and Jamie discuss the dating, depedestaling romance, and what’s i...
Nov 18, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lady Charlotte Rose, who is a multi-award-winning sex worker, radio presenter, author, political campaigner, mother, and serial wanker. Lady Charlotte Rose discusses both in person sex work as well as sex work in online spaces. She and Hannah talk about the UK laws around sex work and the campaign for decriminalisation, and what the difference is between decriminalisation and legalisation. Finally, Hannah and Lady Charlotte Rose discuss experiences in the sex...
Nov 11, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Ruby Rare, who is a queer non-monogamous sex educator. Ruby discusses her new book ‘Sex Ed: a Guide for Adults’, and what it was like writing a book in lockdown. She and Hannah talk about Ruby’s love for being nude, her body positive life drawing class, and how queerness can allow people to write their own rules about sex and relationship structures. Finally, Hannah and Ruby answer questions from Instagram about consent, delayed ejaculation, and queer sex, an...
Nov 04, 2020•59 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Jules Margo, who is the co-founder and COO of Hot Octopuss, a sex toy company that champions inclusivity and accessibility in their products and marketing. Jules discusses sex toy technology and development, and some of the exciting things happening in the sex toy industry. She and Hannah talk about the intersection of disability and sexuality as well as Hot Octopuss’s focus on accessibility in their sex toys. Finally, Hannah and Jules discuss how COVID-19 ha...
Oct 28, 2020•45 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr Karen Gurney, who is a clinical psychologist, psychosexologist, and author of the book “Mind the Gap: The Truth about Desire and how to Futureproof Your Sex Life”. Karen discusses desire and also the myths around the average frequency of sex. She and Hannah talk about how we have no actual measurement for desire, and what good sex actually is. Finally, Hannah and Karen discuss how to find out what good sex is for you, the idea of sexual currency, and wheth...
Oct 21, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Stephanie Yeboah, who is a plus size style blogger, author, journalist, and content creator. Stephanie discusses her debut book, Fattily Ever After, and the histories of and differences between the fat acceptance and body positive movements. She and Hannah talk about how the body positive movement has changed over the years, as well as discussing dating and the fear of loneliness. Finally, Hannah and Steph discuss the racist stereotypes and assumptions about ...
Oct 14, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Shani and Tony Hart, who are swingers and who own two erotic boutiques called Hart’s Desires. Shani and Tony discuss what swinging is, Shani and Tony’s boundaries and how to find your own, as well as how to find fellow swingers and events and the importance of communication. They and Hannah talk about the swinging scene in relation to feminist and anti-racist spaces, and the segregation they’ve witnessed in the swinging community. Finally, Hannah, Shani, and ...
Oct 07, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lisa Hallgarten, who is the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Brook. Lisa discusses Sexual Health Week 2020: Get Your RSE in Gear, and what the new UK law about mandatory sex and relationships education means for schools and teachers from September 2020. She and Hannah talk about the 30 year campaign to get RSE on the UK curriculum, the guidance released by the government, and what it does (and doesn’t) contain. Finally, Lisa and Hannah discuss the problem...
Sep 16, 2020•52 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Thomas Henley from Aspergers Growth, who is a YouTuber, podcaster, and speaker on topics around autism and mental health. Thomas discusses autism, dating, and relationships, and also the different issues that might come up in a relationship between a neurotypical person and a non-neurotypical person. He and Hannah talk about communication, and learning how to flirt and recognise flirting, and finally, Hannah and Thomas discuss potential sensory issues during ...
Sep 09, 2020•42 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, who is a psychologist and an intimacy and sex coach.Lori Beth discusses the work she does and some of her own personal experiences. She and Hannah talk about the difference between sex therapy and sex coaching, and some of the problems her clients come to her with around desire and arousal. Hannah and Lori Beth discuss what our sexual fantasies really mean about our deepest desires, how fantasies can differ from what we actually want in ...
Sep 02, 2020•44 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Alex Hirst, who is an associate solicitor specialising in family law and disputes in divorce, finances, children, and prenups. Alex discusses the practical and legal reality of marriage, including demystifying prenups and other financial concerns. She and Hannah talk about what makes a happy couple, Hannah learns that London is apparently the divorce capital of the world, and Alex gives out some tips and tricks to avoid having to hire a divorce lawyer for you...
Aug 26, 2020•50 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Cameron Glover, who is a sex ed business coach. Cameron discusses what a sex ed business coach is and does, and also how she noticed and filled the gap of business support for sex educators. She and Hannah talk about Cameron’s journey, how to get started working in sex ed, and whether or not you need specific qualifications. Finally, Hannah and Cameron discuss money and its taboos, especially when working in a “good cause” field. Hannah has to say “sex educat...
Aug 19, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lola Jean, who is a sex educator, fetish wrestler, and holder of the world record for volume squirting. Lola discusses her squirting record, busts some of the common myths about squirting, and gives us tips on how to squirt if you want. She and Hannah talk about sex work and what a fetish wrestler is, as well as giving a quick beginner’s guide to pegging. ✨MORE ABOUT LOLA JEAN✨ Lola Jean is a Sex Educator, Mental Health Professional, Wrestler, Domme and World...
Aug 12, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Rayka Kumru, who is a digital sexual health expert. Rayka discusses the types of censorship that exist around sexuality and the double standards around them. She and Hannah talk about what culturally appropriate sex ed means, and the differences that Rayka has seen in LGBT pride celebrations in Turkey and places like the US. Finally, Hannah and Rayka discuss periods, and the concept of virginity. ✨MORE ABOUT RAYKA KUMRU✨ Rayka Kumru is a digital sexual health...
Aug 05, 2020•37 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Hazel Hayes, who is a writer, director and author. Hazel discusses love, relationships, heartbreak and mental health, along with her debut novel, Out of Love. She and Hannah talk about why people break up, and whether there’s such a thing as people being right for each other. Finally, Hannah and Hazel discuss heartbreak and healing, both through Hazel’s characters and her own experiences. CW: Intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety MORE ABOUT HAZEL HAYES Haze...
Jul 29, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Yasmin Benoit, who is a model and asexuality activist. Yasmin discusses asexuality, aromanticism, and their meanings and misconceptions. She and Hannah talk about the difference between attraction, arousal, desire, and the sex drive, as well as asexual and aromantic representation in the media. Finally, Hannah and Yasmin discuss ace and aro inclusion in the LGBTQ+ community, and answer some listener questions. ✨MORE ABOUT YASMIN BENOIT ✨ Yasmin Benoit is a mo...
Jul 22, 2020•39 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Ita O’Brien, an intimacy coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set and the creator of the Intimacy on Set Guidelines. Her recent work includes Sex Education, Normal People, I May Destroy You, and Gentleman Jack. Ita discusses why she came up with the intimacy on set guidelines and why she felt they were necessary. She and Hannah talk about the risks of intimacy content work, and how Ita helps actors distinguish between their personal and professional bodies. Fi...
Jul 15, 2020•51 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Calum McSwiggan, who is an LGBTQ+ writer, advocate, and author. Calum discusses his debut book, Eat Gay Love, an LGBTQ+ travel memoir, as well as his experiences traveling different parts of the world as a gay man. He and Hannah talk about visibility, and Calum’s privilege within the LGBTQ+ community as a white cis gay man. Finally, Hannah and Calum discuss the idea of community, what home means, and how LGBTQ+ people exist everywhere. Also: penises. MORE ABO...
Jul 08, 2020•44 min
Season 3 of Doing It starts next week! This is a quick teaser episode to let you all know some of the amazing things we've got coming up this season, and if you have any suggestions for guests or topics, please get in touch via our social media links below ✨ 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨ https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀 https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton ✏...
Jul 01, 2020•3 min
Welcome to the end of season two Q&A minisode! This week, Hannah answers your questions about sex and relationships, the podcast, and some nosy personal ones too. She talks about the phrase “losing your virginity”, which person from history she’d love to ask questions about sex, and why she picked sex education as a career. 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨ https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY &am...
Jun 10, 2020•30 min
In this one year anniversary episode, Hannah is joined by GoAskAlex, who is an 18+ performer, feminist, and advocate for the representation of disabled bodies in pornography.. Alex discusses how she got into online sex work, and also disability representation in sex work and the porn industry. She and Hannah talk about how Alex’s relationship to her body and sexuality changed after having surgery for a stoma bag and how her clients responded. Finally, Hannah and Alex discuss the independent porn...
May 27, 2020•51 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Brenda Marie Davies (God is Grey), who is a YouTuber, podcaster, and writer who champions sex positive, intellectual, LGBT+ affirming Christianity. Brenda discusses her upbringing as a casual Catholic, how she became more exposed to evangelicalism and purity culture, and how she became a sex positive Christian from there. She and Hannah talk about masturbation, pleasure, and hook up culture. Finally, Hannah asks Brenda questions from the Doing It Instagram au...
May 20, 2020•49 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Melissa Pintor Carnagey, who is a licensed social worker, sexuality educator, and the founder of Sex Positive Familes. Melissa discusses what Sex Positive Families is and what they do, and also her own personal sexual health journey from being raised in a Catholic family to running a sex-positive organisation. She and Hannah talk about what it means to raise sexually healthy children, and some of the damaging myths surrounding sex education. Finally, Hannah a...
May 13, 2020•52 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lauren Church, who is working on a Masters in Space Physiology at King’s College London. Lauren discusses sex and women’s health in space, and also what we do and don’t know about how being in space might affect women’s brains and bodies differently to men’s. She and Hannah talk about periods in space, and what astronauts do to avoid them. Finally, Hannah and Lauren discuss the crucial topic: has anyone ever wanked in space?? MORE ABOUT LAUREN CHURCH Lauren C...
May 06, 2020•39 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lina Bembe, who is a porn performer and director, and Anarella Martínez-Madrid, who is the founder of Sex School Hub, an explicit sex education platform. Lina and Anarella discuss the stigma around working in the porn industry, and how porn represents diversity in bodies, sexuality, and desires. They and Hannah talk about the social media censorship Sex School Hub has encountered, and what happens behind the scenes on a porn shoot. Finally, Hannah, Lina and A...
Apr 29, 2020•44 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Jamie Raines and Shaaba Lotun, who are YouTubers who make videos about their relationship, Jamie’s trans journey, and LGBTQ+ issues. Jamie and Shaaba discuss Jamie’s reaction to receiving his Gender Recognition Certificate and how Jamie feels that his transition has finished. Jamie, Shaaba, and Hannah talk about Shaaba coming out as bi and the online response she received. Finally, Hannah, Jamie, and Shaaba discuss Jamie and Shaaba’s relationship, and the pot...
Apr 22, 2020•43 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Hilde Atalanta, who is an illustrator and the creator of The Vulva Gallery. Hilde discusses why they started The Vulva Gallery and the responses they have had to their work. They and Hannah talk about bodily diversity and inclusivity in art and sexual health education, as well as what Hilde wanted to achieve with the You’re Welcome Club. Finally, Hannah and Hilde discuss censorship on social media platforms, and how there’s no such thing as “normal” genitals....
Apr 15, 2020•46 min
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dan, her partner. Hannah and Dan talk about their relationship, relationships in general, and the importance of communication between partners. They also discuss how sex drives might change over time and the importance of working out what you want in a relationship versus what society tells you is “normal”. Dan and Hannah talk about how Dan feels about being in a relationship with someone who talks about sex on the internet, and how he describes her job. Fina...
Apr 08, 2020•40 min
