Slut

Dating is hard. Online dating is hard. Online dating during a pandemic in lockdown is especially hard. There are all these weird digital interactions we experience that often go untold. And I thought, why don’t I take this hellscape and turn into it a 7-minute audio drama? It may be short, but I promise my neurotic self spent a ridiculous amount of time creating this insanity. Family — please refr...

Recently, Slut turned 1! And since we’re heading into the new year, I called my friend Val who I interviewed on the episode, Why We’re Queer. We talk about what we learned through our dating lives this year, where we’re at with our queerness, our opinions on the dating apps. And to finish off, we discuss what we want to do in 2022 with our sexuality and dating lives Theme Music: In My Love, Brockb...

On this episode of Slut, I speak with award-winning poet, queer, neurodivergent, mother and partner, Jaclyn Desforges (@jaclyndesforges) with the release of her new book, Danger Flower. To start the conversation, Jaclyn reads her poem, Forest Fire (3:55). From there, we dive into her first experiences with slut-shaming and how they shaped her perception (4:52). We discuss being diagnosed with ADHD...

Welcome to Season 3, sluts! To kick it off, I speak with Clarke Rose the Sex and Pleasure Coach (@clarkerosethesexcoach), aka the orgasm fairy. We talk about our first orgasm stories (4:05), what sparked her interest in female sexuality (9:41), and how being a sex coach has changed her sex life (12:43). Then we dive into female orgasms (14:53), common issues she sees in her clients (18:20), how we...

For the season 2 finale of Slut, we hear from fellow sluts about their slutty summer escapades. Music in the show: Hot Summer by Brockbeats Get Warmer by Brockbeats www.brockbeats.bandcamp.com Follow me on Instagram: @kaitlindryden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Em’s a self-described slut, gothy gal, vintage vixen, bisexual, still figuring it out but gender-neutral, and goes by she/they. Three months ago, she started an Only Fans, a decision that was not taken lightly. We discuss why they started an Only Fans (4:16), what they’ve learned about themselves through it (6:19), how it’s influenced their romantic relationship (9:53), and the dark complexities o...

In this episode, I’m joined by a past professor of mine, Dr. Chris Frazer. Chris specializes in History and Latin American Studies, but they’re also a queer, trans, non-binary, communist drag queen. In our conversation, Chris reflects on their sexuality, now being in their sixties. Struggling with queerness in youth, they left their hometown to find groups who accepted; communists and feminists. W...

Devan is a singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. She just released her first EP, Pink Noise. But you may know her from Wild Rivers, the band she co-founded and co-fronts. In this episode, Devan is honest about her anxiety about being a 20-something. We discuss why she began a solo project (1:59), her creative process (3:09), and the songs We’re All Gonna Die Anyway (5:42) and Almost (10:22). Li...

In this special episode, I come out as queer for the first time publicly and talk to my friend Val (0:34). Val and I discuss where her slutty journey began (2:15), not feeling queer enough (6:55), anxiety and excitement about being queer (9:52), what being queer and bisexual means for Val (12:38), pansexuality vs. bisexuality debate (15:35), the importance of building a narrative around your queer...

Part Two: Why He’s Trans In Part-Two of Why He’s Trans, we break down sex and gender (1:20), Transgender identity (3:22), and Two-Spirit identity (5:35). At (8:40) Blaze talks about his excitement to be slutty after COVID-19 is over. We reflect on when Blaze (9:44) knew he was Transgender in his youth. Blaze discusses coming out as Transgender (11:30-16:30), being misgendered (16:31-19:20), gender...

Part One: Why He's Trans Blaze is a chef and Transgender Man, and he’s beaten the odds. At a young age, he was diagnosed with Crohn's, became addicted to prescription pills, then was homeless in his teens. He’s been going through a medical and social transition during COVID-19. In part one, we discuss where his slutty journey began (2:45), Crohn's (5:40), addiction (9:00), rehab and recovery (12:5...

Why We're Sluts In this episode, we explore reclaiming slut and talk to two friends on their slutty journey. And we find out what sluttiness looks like for them. Theme Music: In My Love by Brockbeats www.brockbeats.bandcamp.com Referenced in the Show: www.slutever.com Interview with Karely Scortino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Do Men and Women Slut-Shame? Theme Music: In My Love by Brockbeats www.brockbeats.bandcamp.com Other Music in the Show: 368, Jobii and Acoustick, Guustavv, found on Epidemic Sound. Referenced in the Show: Armstrong, Elizabeth A., Laura T. Hamilton, Elizabeth M. Armstrong, and J. Lotus Seeley. 2014. ““Good Girls”: Gender, Social Class, and Slut Discourse on Campus.” Social Psychology Quarterly...

Where the word slut come from? Why do we love saying it? And, why does it have so much power? Theme Music: In My Love by Brockbeats www.brockbeats.bandcamp.com Other Music in the Show: Shoes Off by Guustavv, found on Epidemic Sound Referenced in the Show: WordSlut by Amanda Montell www.harperwave.com/book/9780062868879/Wordslut-Amanda-Montell/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...