The Labia Lounge

In this juicy episode, I'm joined once again by Susan Bratton, a total powerhouse bad b*tch and "intimacy expert to millions." Together, we dive deep into all things related to sexuality, pleasure, holistic health, and the evolution of our intimate lives—especially as we age. This time, the focus is on sex tech, regenerative therapies, and the latest tools for enhancing sexual vitality from a...

Ever felt totally swept off your feet—so obsessed with someone you can’t focus, function, or stop replaying every text and glance in your head? In this episode of The Labia Lounge, I sit down with psychologist and author Orly Miller to peel back the layers on  limerence : the misunderstood, often pathological fixation that masquerades as intense love. We get real about: What limerence actuall...

This week in The Labia Lounge, I welcome Emily Goodson—author, speaker, and advocate—to chat about her new book, "Dating Disability," and her powerful journey from 15-year-old confusion and low self worth to confidence, acceptance, and self-love. Emily shares the real talk on friend-zoning, dating apps, beauty standards, and breaking free from myths that paint disabled people as asexual or unworth...

This week in The Labia Lounge I welcome breakup and relationship coach Cole Zesiger for an honest, compassionate, and deeply practical chat about breakups: the grief and loss, the existential crisis, and—the way back to yourself. If you’re in the trenches, freshly broken up, or struggling years later, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, it’s normal to be floored by heartbreak...

This week in The Labia Lounge eating disorder recovery coach, Mia Findlay, shares her raw and unfiltered personal story, going way beyond the stereotypes to bust common myths and spark real hope for full recovery. We unpack the sneaky ways modern society, diet culture and social media reinforce disordered eating, why ‘just eat a burger’ is the most toxic phrase around, and how to actually spot war...

This week in The Labia Lounge I got to chat with Lil Desille from Neurokinnection all about AuDHD and relationships! We’re diving deep into all the real, raw, and sometimes challenging and/or hilarious realities of navigating sex, dating, and relationships when you’re neurodivergent—or loving someone who is. Lil shares her journey from late diagnosis (and all the euphoria AND grief that entailed),...

When was the last time you felt truly empowered by technology? In this episode of The Labia Lounge, I sit down with Dr. Nici Sweaney—globally-recognized voice in ethical AI, fierce feminist leader, and founder of AI Her Way—to unpack some of the latest developments in AI and why women  must  have a seat at the proverbial table. Together, we dive deep into: How AI can be a powerful tool f...

In this episode of The Labia Lounge Christine Rafe from Good Vibes Clinic and I discuss how we can overcome performance anxiety, get out of our heads and have better intimacy. We cover the different ways performance anxiety can present and how it shows up differently for different genders; we talk about the most common ways this ruins your sex life, and give practical tips to combat this and stop...

This week on The Labia Lounge I chatted with Yemi Penn, a global thought leader, engineer, author, film-maker, researcher, and keynote speaker. On top of all these incredibly impressive accolades, Yemi is also delightfully warm, deeply empathetic, and wonderfully human. Speaking with her was such an honour, and her thoughtful perspectives and raw life experience is true a gift to the podcast. We d...

This week on The Labia Lounge pod, I sit down with Conor and Xander, from Human Love Quest—a live, on-stage dating show! HLQ is a potent antidote to the monotony (and, let's face it, dehumanisation) of dating apps! We dive into the world of “dating in the wild,” exploring how to cultivate confidence, approach connections in real life, and maybe even find your own meet-cute moment. Conor and Xander...

This week in The Labia Lounge we pulled up a clit cushion and wrapped our hands around a mug of hot cho-cho for an epic chat about all things relationships. My guest was Zach Brittle, host of Marriage Therapy Radio and the author of the bestselling relationship guide The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. Zach shared loads of helpful insights and strategies for maintaining a h...

In this juicy, juicy (and loooong) episode of The Labia Lounge I got to chat with some seriously awesome folk while they attended Melbourne's largest and most deluxe play parties at Melbourne Pavilion. Virtue & Vice's 'Boudoir' event is a smorgasbord of sensory delights and performances and slowly is becoming a favourite haunt of The Lab Lounge! I've done a few episodes in the past about these...

This week in The Labia Lounge I got to have an incredible and in-depth conversation with Shael Norris, founding executive director of SafeBAE—the only US national survivor-founded, youth-led organization working to prevent sexual violence among teens. Shael shares her journey from working in theatre on the iconic Vagina Monologues to three decades of hands-on activism, empowering young people to b...

In this extra special, extra juicy episode you're treated to a smorgasbord of stories from real people about their first maz experiences. We hear some pretty beautiful and entertaining stories - some quite moving, some quite shocking, some quite funny and all very human and raw. Just how we like it here in The Labia Lounge! Big shout outs to everyone who contributed and had the courage and opennes...

Labial Lovers, buckle up! This week, I welcome back the one-and-only Justine Ang Fonte, award-winning sex educator and labial legend from @Goodbyes, for a juicy, tell-all episode about her wild ride through the fertility industry. Ever wondered if egg freezing is a golden ticket or just an empty promise of peace of mind and future babies? Why are fertility clinics minting cash while future mamas a...

This week on The Labia Lounge I got to chat with Micah Stover - therapist, educator and author of Healing Psychedelics. This episode will completely CHANGE the way you think about psychedelics, trauma recovery, and owning your sexual power. 🔥What’s REALLY behind the psychedelic renaissance? (Hint: It’s NOT just Woodstock nostalgia.) 🔥How can mushrooms, MDMA and more actually help you heal sexual...

This week in The Labia Lounge I got to chat with Clementine Morrigan, writer, activist and literary punk who doesn't shy away from talking about the controversial stuff! We tackle a couple of topics rarely given the nuance they deserve: from surviving childhood sexual abuse and incest, to living through the crushing reality of cancel culture and online shaming. Clementine shares her personal journ...

In this informal chat with a friend of mine, I asked for the worst dating stories and sexual experiences she had to dish, and we discussed. From titty slapping and pussy biting, to spiritual fuckboys howling and growling their way to orgasm while telling us to "just let go and be free", we cover all sorts of ground in this eppy, including period sex and what to do when faced with erectile challeng...

This week in The Labia Lounge I invited Jessa Zimmerman back for round two! We're tackling a topic every one of us will face: how to adapt and thrive in our intimate lives as we navigate aging, sexual dysfunction, illness, and all the curveballs our bodies and relationships can throw our way. With Jessa’s decades of clinical experience you’ll hear practical tips for reframing expectations, normali...

In this incredible episode of The Labia Lounge, I have a backyard hang in the sunshine with my dear and darling housemate! She's the baddest bitch I know, and has some seriously hilarious and wild stories to share so I grill her on some of my favourite ones this week. We cover everything from sex positive parenting of the little 4 year old in our household, hymens, early masturbation exploration,...

This week on The Labia Lounge I spoke with Brett Buchert about all things PMDD - (Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder) and how she has healed her PMDD holistically. We cover the way this condition can show up in your cycle, common symptoms, how they impact your life, self worth, and relationships, and what the mainstream medical system will offer as treatment options. Then we delve into some more natu...

This week on The Labia Lounge I invited Amy Campbell, from Bare Psychology, to come and talk about body image struggles and how to reclaim our sexual confidence in the bedroom! It was a magnificent way to round out the podcast's 150th episode and I adored this chat with Amy so I know you'll resonate with it too. We talk about how body image challenges sneak their way into the bedroom, how they sab...

This week on The Labia Lounge I got to discuss death with Caroline Lee, a death doula and somatic psychologist who supports those who are dying and their family members through this transition. In this chat we discuss the discomfort around mortality and death, how to normalise death and dying, why our society struggles so much with death and aging, and the mystery of the death portal that Caroline...

This week in The Labia Lounge I did another informal Tub Talks yarn with a dear friend of mine by the river in Warby. We chat about everything from his experience growing up and figuring himself out as a gay man, gay dating and how tricky the scene can be, gender conditioning and neurodivergence, Web 3 and the Metaverse. We also delve into some strong opinions on beauty labour and how we can resis...

This week on The Labia Lounge I chatted with a friend and legend on screen, Jackson Tozer. Jackson's a multi-award winning Actor, Writer and Director based in Melbourne. Jackson has played a multitude of characters on both Australian and international screens. Beyond his on-screen achievements, Jackson has earned acclaim for his openness in discussing personal struggles as a guest on The Imperfect...