Come & Glow

Sex, Authenticity, and the Search for Something Real As AI-generated content floods our feeds and curated perfection dominates social media, many of us are feeling an unexpected hunger: the desire for something real. In this episode, Lilly and Tolly explore authenticity in porn, attraction, relationships, and everyday life. They discuss why energetic chemistry often matters more than physical appe...

The Biggest Myth About Being "Good in Bed" Most of us grew up believing that some people are naturally good at sex, and some people just aren't. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode, Lilly and Tolly unpack one of the biggest myths in modern sexuality: the idea that being a great lover is something that simply happens because of hotness and/or chemistry. Instead, they argue that gre...

This week on Come & Glow , Lilly and Tolly dive into one of afterglow's newest films, Active Wear —a playful, chemistry-filled ode to dry humping, teasing, and all the sexy moments that happen before sex follows the usual script. From there, the conversation spirals (in the best way) into Victorian romance, Lindy West, toxic literary heartthrobs, polyamory discourse, AI relationships, and why...

Porn Is Broken. Let’s Talk About What It Could Be Instead. When most people hear the word porn , they don’t think intimacy, artistry, or connection. They think shame, addiction, exploitation, or something they’re not supposed to want. In this episode, Lilly Sparks (founder of afterglow ) and Tolly Moseley (author of Submit Here ) unpack why porn has become such a loaded word, how modern porn cultu...

Come & Glow (Ep 1): Heated Rivalry + Why Safe Sex Can Still Be Filthy Welcome to the very first episode of Come & Glow — where we talk about pop culture and sex the way we actually experience it. Messy? Tender? Funny? Yup: us too. In this episode, Lilly Sparks (founder of afterglow ) and Tolly Moseley (former Editorial Director of Sex with Emily ) dive into the cultural obsession that can'...