Virgin Territory is a bi-weekly podcast from SHIP
Myisha keeps it real in the most gentle way!
Change and transformation aren't easy, but if you're open to the possibilities, she will coach you through the process.
Take a listen to our latest episode to learn more about Myisha and S*x Coaching.
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After a bit of a break, WE'RE BACK!! And we have a wonderful episode for you!
Right at the heart of SHIP's foundation, s*xual education and health for adults is an important topic that needs more discussion and attention. But what about coaching for adults? Our new host, Josh, sits down with Myisha Battle to discuss this very subject and also explore her new book "This Is Supposed To Be Fun: How to find join in hooking up, settling down, and everything in between."
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As 2022 comes to an end, our latest episode is here to inspire you to help change the way s*x education happens in 2023!
Jaclyn takes time out of her busy schedule to sit down with us and shares her experiences through her own activism and work with her organization EducateUS on how you can get involved in promoting shame free, science based s*xual education for all, from your local school board to events happen at the local, state, and national level.
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Michelle Mooney drops so many gems in this episode! Like this one!
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Michelle sits down with our host, for the first time in person and in true spirit to the personality of our guest we left this episode raw so listen in to all our laughs, whoops moments and more! This episode delves deeply into the history and issues related to fatphobia from how fat actors are represented in media, how access to healthcare may be difficult or even knowledge of medical providers may be inhibited by the lack of hands on training with fat folks. Throughout the episode you are going to find lots of resources from Uye Surana Lingerie, Mister Sister (RI), Lotus Bloom (DC) and many more!
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V, keeping it real about getting answers regarding how cancer treatments can affect one's s*xuality! This was such an informative and essential episode. Did you tune in?
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Vi is an artist, author, and researcher, if that's not enough to get you to listen to this weeks episode let's get a little deeper. Cancer can have a big impact on one's mental health and s*xual health and we tackle this subject head on.
From Vi's personal experiences and creating a valuable workshop for those who have experienced the same situations. Our friendly sound guy also makes another appearance to facilitate this discussion and provide another perspective.
Topics include misconceptions on cancer and s*x, changing libio and physiology, affects from treatment and how to advocate for yourself in this environment. These types of conversations can be very personal and deep, stay after the episode for some light hearted outtakes!
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Such a validating conversation with Sydney Rae Chin in our last episode!
Remember that you get to come out the way YOU want to, if ever!
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Diversity is often a great way to explore different styles of relationships and how culture influences those decisions. So our conversation with Sydney not only covers s*xual education, but how coming out to your family can have deep impacts especially based on cultural influences. Vima and Sydney share about erasure in the diaspora between Southeast and Asian cultures as well as Latinx communities. They also shair their views on marriage and polyamory. Lastly, colonization makes an appearance and how it affects cultural views and s*xuality.
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Did you tune in to our first episode of Season 2?
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To start Season 2 of Virgin Territory, we sit down with Jai-La Aponte and Grace Webb! The discussion covers topics such as polyamory and their workshop: Poly, Hot, and Have to Explain My Situation a Lot: Non-Monogamy Skills for All Relationships, other work as s*x educators, transferable non-monogamous skills for monogamous partners and misconceptions. Special guest Pisces the cat shows up a time or two. What a great way to start a new season!
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In the 20th and final episode of Season 1, Josh sits down with Mike Joseph, host of the podcast . In this episode we explore the dangers of toxic masculinity and the importance of safe space for men, the barriers Mike has faced as open with his s*xuality, orientation, relationship style, and the importance of mental health. This is a very informal interview and it bounces around a bit so we hope you like this very intimate discussion.
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In Episode 19, Niki Davis-Fainbloom and our host discuss vulvas! Why p**n can be a negative influence, how irrational thoughts can get in the way of s*xual pleasure and the dual control model. We talk about Niki's freelance work and dabble a bit into the world of non-monogamy. Prior to being a guest on our podcast, Niki was the presenter for a workshop at SHIP called "Maximizing Pleasure for People with V***as".
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In Episode 18, we talk with Chelsey Morgan who is a s*xuality and kink educator who focuses on justice and inclusion frameworks, as well as diversity and equity. Chelsey is also an intimacy coordinator for film and TV, and finds themselves working in s*xuality and their representation of s*xuality in a variety of creative fields. They are a person of color, and they identify as q***r, kinky, and non-monagmous. These identities incited curiosity and we talk about their career and also about safety, justice, and inclusivity in the kink world.
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In Episode 17, Ashley talks with our host and special guest - our sound engineer Josh - about how to engage in discussion with youths about topics of s*x and particular risk aware B**M. While that is the primary focus, the topic often derailed into topics of consent and awareness, OWL learning and body positivity.
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In Episode 16, we explore what might be important for people to know when they are starting out in the space of polyamory and/or open relating- a lot of people may not know what options are out there, what’s on the proverbial menu for relationship styles or relational identities. Tara and Andre from Let's Talk Polyamory with T&A also cover what is it we want out of our relationships, what and how do we want to identify, how important it is in developing a sense of our self-identity and understanding what we’re looking for from a deep place of internal awareness which may help us better communicate what we want out of our relationships and how to talk about it.
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For those with young people in their lives, this is an important episode to listen to!
In Episode 15, Erica McNabb joins us to discuss s*x education for teenagers, their journey through s*x education, and how we can help young people in our lives navigate new technologies in a way that prepares them to maintain autonomy but be safe while exploring their s*xual selves.
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In Episode 14, we're joined by Isy Abraham-Raveson co-founder of YES!, an organization that provides anti-oppressive, consent-based, pleasure-focused s*xuality education to people of all ages. She also co-hosts the YES! podcast What is S*x?, as well as the author of The Great Big Hug, a children's book about consent. Her areas of expertise include s*xuality education for young children, parents/caregivers, and healthcare providers, as well as body liberation work.
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In Episode 13, Chanel Jaali, member of the Board of Directors for SHIP and joins Virgin Territory! Topics covered in this episode cover s*xual education and training and connections with Jaali's work as a PhD student, which has a focus on black female s*xuality in music, but also how black females learn about s*x and s*xuality.
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In Episode 12, Gwen Rosen, a previous Board of Directors member and Secretary joins us to discuss the needs and importance of a strong communication strategy when talking about s*x ed along with the challenges that conservative groups present when using their own PR strategies. We talk about the topic areas that need a rebranding and reminisce about our formative years and the s*x ed we received.
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In Episode 11, Emmett Teter, real estate agent in Rhode Island and MA, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of the real estate market, how to tackle discriminatory practices and combat against microaggressions. He shares his journey from Pennsylvania to Providence and his experiences representing the LGBTQ community in the current real state market.
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In Episode 10, Zoe Mendelson (she/her) & Maria Conejo (ella/she/her) join us to talk about their new book, Pussypedia, a rigorously fact checked, funny, accessible, gender-inclusive and fully illustrated guide to the anatomy, history, and sociology of the p***y,* which was released on August 3rd, 2021.
*They propose a new gender-and-organ-inclusive use of the word.
Learn more at https://www.p***ypedia.net/
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In Episode 9, Cheylsea Federle (she/her) shares that her personal and professional pedagogy is ‘helping others to help themselves.’ She hopes to provide education and resources to allow people to make educated, personal choices about their health and s*xuality! Along with host Vima, Cheylsea explores the importance of bringing pleasure, consent, and trauma-informed practices to the medical field.
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In Episode 8, we chat with Kara Haug of Reframing Our Stories which provides s*xual health education, resources and tools for families and communities.
Kara talks about her work and how spirituality and s*xual health can interrelate. Her stories and work showcase how spiritual-based communities can help to remove the stigma and shame.
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Even though youth s*x education is currently being attacked, we know that adult s*x education is just as important!
In Episode 7, Alicia Gauvin Bowman, Executive Director of SHIP discusses why s*xuality education is necessary for people of all ages, and how SHIP is bridging the information gap so that folx from all backgrounds can make informed decisions about their s*xual health.
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It's time to revisit Episode 6, which features Dr. Jane Fleishman, host of Our Better Half and author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on S*x, Activism, and Aging.
Dr. Fleishman joins us to talk about s*x and the aging population, the general societal reluctance to accept that elderly people have or desire s*xually fulfilling lives, and s*xual needs and pleasures of aging LGBTQ+ adults.
Check out her podcast at OurBetterHalf.net and purchase The Stonewall Generation through Broadside Bookshop.
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Episode 5 features The HEAL Project's Director of Education and Programs (and SHIP Intern Alum!) !
Ari joined us on Virgin Territory to talk about The HEAL Project's mission to prevent and end childhood s*xual abuse (CSA). The HEAL Project incorporates healing rituals and healing justice practices to address the harms of s*xual oppression such as CSA. With a vision to shift from separation to integration of mind, body, and consciousness, the HEAL Project advocates for free, accessible, and shame-free holistic s*xuality education as a tool for empowerment, resilience, and liberation through healing the wounds of s*xual oppression and embracing s*xual liberation.
Learn more about THE HEAL Project at heal2end.org
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Even though we're in a different part of the COVID pandemic, and Monkey Pox is our most recent health concern, Episode 4, featuring S*xologist and SHIP Board Chair is still relevant!
Justyn joined us on Virgin Territory to talk about dating during the pandemic, how people are approaching difficult questions during this time, and how this pandemic has brought to the forefront ma********on and self pleasure.
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Mermaid Monday seems like an appropriate day to re-introduce you to our Episode 3! We are joined by S*xuality and Pleasure Educator and SHIP Board Member - Goddess Cecilia - S*xuality & Pleasure Educator!
Cecilia believes that even though most of the ocean remains unexplored, you are welcome to dive deep into the depths of your pleasures as a healthy and healing part of self-care. 🧜🏽♀️
She joined us on Virgin Territory to talk about her journey through the s*xuality field, and how she became the mermaid goddess she is today!
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Myisha keeps it real in the most gentle way! Change and transformation aren't easy, but if you're open to the possibilities, she will coach you through the process. Take a listen to our latest episode to learn more about Myisha and Sex Coaching. www.virginterritorypod.com
Michelle Mooney drops so many gems in this episode! Like this one! Take a listen to hear more of what she suggests, and let's see how we can tackle fatphobia together! virginterritorypod.com/subscribe
V, keeping it real about getting answers regarding how cancer treatments can affect one's sexuality! This was such an informative and essential episode. Did you tune in? virginterritorypod.com/subscribe
Such a validating conversation with Sydney Rae Chin in our last episode! Remember that you get to come out the way YOU want to, if ever! virginterritorypod.com/subscribe
Did you tune in to our first episode of Season 2? What did you learn? Wouldn't you also want a zine featuring two kitties learning about relationships? 😻 virginterritorypod.com/subscribe
Hey y'all! It's time! Our next episode is LIVE! We talk to @SexEdErica about her journey into sax education in a small town! Go give it a listen ❤️
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