Host Tristus explains the Masterbators podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus, citing a need for personal time and space. While expressing love for the show and gratitude to listeners, Tristus shared that continuing felt like a chore. The host hopes to resume next year, encouraging listeners to enjoy the backlog and reach out with stories via email.
While I'm on break, I decided to upload some of my favourite episodes so far. I loved this chat with actor, comedian and writer Sarah Griffin. We talked about her upbringing by a proud, second-wave feminist in Louisville, Kentucky, her experience as "Patrick" as part of the Pop Up Globe 's "all male" cast of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream and her journey to identifying as genderqueer. Sarah's recommendations: Binder: GC2b Packer: Mr Limpy Find Sarah on Twitter @TheSarahGrif...
This week was special to me, as I had the pleasure to welcome back the wonderful Nina Sever. So much has happened since we last met. From finishing and publishing their directorial debut for Erika Lust's XConfessions ("Coffee with Pleasure"), their first experiences as a performer in the porn industry, to exploring their gender identity, Nina was open and honest in discussing their recent journey. Check out their work http://www.ninasever.com/ and find them on instagram @ninasever. Please rate, ...
Join me this week for a chat with Canadian stand-up comedian and writer Kate Barron. We talked about Kate's comedy, what inspires her and the biggest challenges female comedians face. Oh, and sex...kind of. If you want to see what Kate is up to next, you can find her here: Upcoming shows: https://katebarron.ca/shows Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/T Twitter: https://twitter.com/kate_barron As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twi...
Join me this week for a chat with actress Harriet Catchpole as we discuss the importance of removing stigma around masturbation and opening up the opportunity for shameless self-exploration. Harriet's social media: Instagram: @harriet_catchpole_ Twitter: @harrietcatchpo1 Harriet's Theatre Company: Instagram @innutshelltheatrecompany As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[...
This week I got to sit down with actress and drag artist Alexandra Christle, aka Crystal Bollix. We had a chat about her beginnings in drag performance, the inspiration behind her show "The Bitch Ball" and how she found strength in claiming back the word "Bitch", transforming it from weakness to strength. CrystalBollix on Twitter (@CBollix): https://twitter.com/CBollix?s=09 Crystal Bollix on Instagram (@CrystalBollix) https://instagram.com/crystalbollix?igshid=1mmaz1ff71kqp Go catch "Crystal Bol...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Violet V. Violet has been active in the kink community for years and was happy to answer all my questions, smart and otherwise. (Get ready for a lot of "asking for a friend"). How she got into the scene, what misconceptions she would like to get rid off, her personal limit-list, tips for newbies and more. If you have any questions that I haven't asked, please feel free to contact me and we'll get back together for another episode to ge...
Join me this week for a chat with singer/ song writer Beth Powell about the challenges of growing up in a small town and the experiences that lead us to become ourselves. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
*Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault* This week I talked to cabaret artist Jacinta about her personal experience with abortion and the importance of free, legal and safe treatment. An important conversation I'm grateful for about a topic that is so important to discuss. Especially as it still holds a lot of shame and guilt which is placed on us by society, that simply shouldn't be there. We also discussed her experience with sexual assault, how the "Me Too" - movement helped her in recognising and c...
This week I'm joined by actor, writer and photographer Carina Griffiths. She took the time on educating me on endometriosis and was kind enough to share her story and the shocking lack of autonomy over her body she has felt in the medical system over the years. As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com
Join me this week for a chat with the wonderful Orla Quilligan as we discuss the need for monogamy, dating apps and go off on all sorts of fun tangents from psychotherapy to the NHS. Because we touched on mental health and counseling, here are some resources I've previously linked on the topic on a previous episode, of course this list isn't comprehensive and is in no way meant as, or an alternative to, medical advice! Always talk to a medical professional if you have any concerns! https://www.n...
This week, join me for a great conversation with actor Jenet Le Lacheur. We discussed porn, its impact on young people and why its censorship should ring alarm bells. Jenet shared her personal journey to finding their gender identity, what role porn played in it and why inclusive sex education would have been and is so vital. Oh and last but not least, my new favourite topic: kink. Find Jenet on Twitter: @JenetLeLacheur See Jenet in Hamlet: https://iristheatre.com/event/hamlet/ As always, if you...
Hey lovely listeners of the pod! Just a quick one to let you know in taking a short break for the next two weeks. Afterwards I'll be back with my usual shenanigans! Enjoy the sun!
Join me this week for an exciting chat with Reg, sex therapist in training and absolutely lovely human. She openly shared her first experiences with sex, from discovering the joys of masturbation, to her first time as well as her more recent experiences on her journey into the world of Tantra. An incredible conversation and certainly not our last! "It's been a ride and I've learned a lot and I've cried a lot and I've had a lot of orgasms." ~Reg Things to look into: Andrew Barnes: http://andrewba...
This week we celebrate a little anniversiary, it's the 20th episode of Masterbators! With me for the occassion were Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker who came to chat about their show "Tits, Teeth and Twats" that premiered at Brighton Fringe last year. The play centers around two young women who are struggling to cope in a society obsessed with Snapchat filters, glitter and the Kardashians. We talked about their inspiration behind the play, the unrealistic beauty standards young people are s...
Another week, another amazing guest! This week I had a chat with burlesque performer into the dark side, Aine Oniel aka Curly Chaos, for an exciting chat about everything from figuring our masturbation, to first orgasms, finding your sex and communication what you want and owning your kink. I have so many more questions, so this will not be the last time you hear Aine on the podcast! Find her on instagram @curly_chaos_Burlesque If you're really quick you can catch her show tonight ;), all detail...
This week I had the privilege to sit down with MUA, councellor in training and dear friend, Alessandra Pavan. She bravely shared her experience with domestic violence, how she broke free and what it's like to deal with the aftermath. Alessandra's Instagram: @alessapavan The blog Alessandra mentioned: Amja Unabashedly Twitter: @AUnabashedly Instagram: @amjaunabashedly Some resources regarding support for victim's of domestic violence. This list is in no way exhaustive and can change depending on ...
This week I had the pleasure to chat with artist, interaction designer and self proclaimed pseudopoet Jay Whitehead. She shared her story with me, how she dealt with battling leukemia as a child, finding strength in art and how it helped her through the darkest times and the importance of "fuck it moments". Truly one of the most honest and inspiring conversations I've ever had. If you'd like to check out some of her art, you can find her in Instagram @J.whiteheadintdesarts and @s_cattered As alw...
This week I got to sit down with actress and all-round lovely human Tricia Wey. We discussed our favourite sex toys, Tricia's journey and experience with polyamory and her identity as a Black woman. It was so much fun, can't wait for you guys to hear it! As always, if you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, you can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast@g[at]gmail.com
*Trigger Warning:This week's episode deals with eating disorders and associated behavious* This week things are getting a little more serious as Chrissy Kapartis joins me to talk body image, self-love and her journey of overcoming an eating disorder. A difficult, but wonderful, open and honest conversation. Find Chrissy's blog here: https://ckapartis.wixsite.com/actingandhealing?fbclid=IwAR3dTfaRfZFSIWi-aV3wtqiY_8woRc-LTh7GwDKkKK-VafCM1vlUuUtYoyw The recover clinic's website: https://www.thereco...
Join me this week for a chat with actor, comedian and writer Sarah Griffin, as we talk about her upbringing with a mother who made no secret of the struggles that lay ahead of her because she was a woman, her experience as "Patrick" as part of the Pop Up Globe 's "all male" cast of The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream and her journey to identifying as genderqueer. Sarah's recommendations: Binder: GC2b Packer: Mr Limpy Find Sarah on Twitter @TheSarahGriffin Any questions, wonderin...
This week I'm chatting with Louisa Cowell about her journey of discovery with pole dancing, gender stereotypes and the books that debunk them. Louisa is a teacher of pole dancing at https://www.readingpolearts.com and first time director at http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk . You can find more details about the production here. If you're in the London area and want to check out pole dancing, here, as promised, are Louisa's recommendations: http://www.polefitlondon.com https://www.theealingpolestu...
Join me for a chat with bio-chemist turned comedian, Mariana Feijo. We talked about her unique journey, self-love, the importance of failing, polyamory and, of course, masturbation. Find Mariana on Twitter: @_mariana_feijo_ and Instagram: @marianafeijo and don't forget to check out her website: Marianafeijo.com The movie we referenced is called "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" And a little article about our little vibrating friends and what exactly they do to us: https://spectrumboutique...
This week I sat down for a chat with actress Elena Novello. We had a wonderful conversation about intimacy, what it is, how we can cultivate it and where it begins. Here are the articles referenced in the episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/201802/the-7-elements-define-intimate-relationship https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/196912/intimacy-the-art-relationships https://exploringyourmind.com/emotional-responsibility/ Find Elena on Twitter @EleNovello a...
Join me this week, for a chat with Sandy Thomson. Sandy is a director, writer and producer and runs a story machine company called "Poorboy". We disussed her most recent work, "Monstrous Bodies", a play that explores the years Mary Shelley spent in Dundee, the origin of Frankenstein, "titpics" and the decision to build the play around a scene where a teenage girl gets her first period on stage. We also got to talk about Sandy's experience with sex education during the HIV crisis, being a child o...
Join me this week for a chat with friend, collaborator and fellow actor Simon Christian as we discuss friendship, coming out, working together and sex in art. You can find Simon on Twitter @simonchrisactor and on Instagram @sichristian1504. Check out his work here: www.simonchristian.com Any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing theme tune!...
Last week I got to ask Rebecca all my questions (at least the ones I was able to squeeze in, there are so many) about sex work. This week we are discussing the legality of sex work and how the law impacts the life of sex workers. Any questions for Rebecca? Email them to masterbatorspodcast@gmail.com for a future episode! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob...
This week I've had the pleasure to sit down with Rebecca who is a sex worker and was happy to answer each and every of my questions (no matter how silly/relevant). If you have any questions for her, please get in touch! You can find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to Jakob Welding for the amazing theme tune!
Join me this week for a chat with erotic photographer, writer and director Nina Sever. We discuss the challenges of her work as a model, her empowering work as a photographer and her recent experience as a writer and director for Erica Lust's XConfessions. Check out her work http://www.ninasever.com/ and find her on instagram @ninasever. Please rate, review and subscribe, as tedious as it is, it really helps out the podcast! If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twi...
Join me and Carmen Ali as we discuss masturbation, first orgasms and a woman's right to be "disgusting" (or, you know, human). Carmen Ali is a London based stand-up comedian, you can read the discussed blog post here: https://carmenali.com/2019/01/11/my-first-orgasm/ Find her on instagram @carmenjeanali and twitter @carmenali. If you have any questions, wonderings or suggestions, find me here: Twitter: @MasterbatorsPod INSTA: @MasterbatorsPodcast 📧: masterbatorspodcast[at]gmail.com Thank you to...
