The Labia Lounge

This week in The Labia Lounge I chat with Brooke Bralove about what shapes sexuality. Brooke is a Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Sex Therapist, Certified Master Practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).So she knows her shit!TOPICS WE COVER:Why your pleasure is your responsibility—and how to claim itThe messy influence of childhood, culture, religion, and body imageThe factors that shape our sexual identity, expression and pleasure potentialWhat’s a kink vs. fetish? Where do our desires come from?Building anticipation, play, and eroticism in long-term relationshipsThe power and healing potential of Accelerated Resolution Therapy for sexual trauma and challengesShame-free parenting, sexual scripts, and rewriting your own sexual blueprintCheck out Brooke's work here: brookebralove@gmail.comwww.brookebralove.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapyTik Tok: @bbralovepsychotherapyThreads: @brookebralovepsychotherapyLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebralovepsychotherapy/Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge!Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

This week in The Labia Lounge I've got some seriously tasty chats for you, straight from the mouths of Babes (with a capital B)! Babes who came for a yarn on the Lounge at a recent Virtue and Vice sex party, mind you, not babies!There's everything from a speech pathologist who's fighting the good fight and helping his patients communicate in the bedroom, to a woman questioning whether she's asexual or not, to a candid conversation with The Funny Dom and his sub about some lesser known elements of Domming and the Sub/Dom relationship. Also a pretty cute confession about a crush that's gonna be aired for the first time on this episode! (Let's hope the crush-ee is tuning in!)Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!Check out these events from Virtue and Vice (and maybe come along to the next one!) here: https://www.virtueandvice.com.au/*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for discounted tickets to the next one, along with extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

This week in The Labia Lounge I'm serving up more steaming hot Chats With Dan!It's turned out to be a bit of a bird-y kinda episode, somehow... We chat pigeons, "bubble-ducking", cuckolding, and touchin' knobs (one of Dan's favourite and most under-rated pastimes)Enjoy this candid conversation and laugh along with us as we yarn on the deck out the back of my place!I'm too tired to make this show-notes spiel any more enticing or profesh than that, so get off my back ffs.But do listen, cos it's a banger, and please follow along for more bonus content like this from Dan and I.Okay, byeeeeeeeee! xxMake sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In another installment of Chats With Dan, we hear the heartbreaking and disturbing story of how Dan's drama teacher lost his job. Somehow, despite being possibly groomed while in High School by said drama teacher, Dan manages to tell this story with so much humour and perspective.Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

This week in the Lounge I chatted with Inna Segal, best-selling author of The Secret Language of The Body.Her journey began after years of illness and the tragic stillbirth of her child, which led her to discover a profound ability to heal herself. From that turning point, she dedicated her life to helping others transform pain into freedom.For over 25 years, Inna has worked with people worldwide—from doctors and psychologists to trauma survivors and creatives—teaching how to uncover the true roots of suffering and restore health through the wisdom of the body and soul.We cover:Inna’s remarkable story of transforming pain—stemming from family trauma, childhood illness, migration, bullying, and tragedy—into a powerful path of healing and service.The truth about the body’s hidden wisdom and how our emotions, experiences, and even our ancestry can manifest as physical symptoms or illness.A step-by-step breakdown of how to start tuning into your own "secret language"—even if you feel skeptical, disconnected, or like you’ve “tried everything.”The overlooked importance of preparing your nervous system before embarking on healing techniques like breathwork, visualization, or somatic release—plus, why quick fixes can sometimes do more harm than good.An honest conversation about the risks and aftermath of unregulated workshops and “cathartic” healing spaces that push participants too farPlus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge!Check out Inna's work here: https://www.innasegal.com/Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

This week in The Labia Lounge I chat with founder of SHIPS (Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychological Services) and the Institute of Sexual Health Psychology Australia (ISHPA), Sarah Ashton. Dr Sarah Ashton is a sexual health psychologist and author with over 18 years’ experience working in trauma-informed sexual health, attachment, and complex sexual issues, so she's the perfect person to break down the topic of this episode with! The topic being PORN. We discuss porn’s potential for both positive self-discovery as well as its more challenging effects, tackling questions around porn addiction, “problematic use,” how it changes our brains, and why it’s so difficult to moderate in the age of smartphones and algorithm-driven content. The conversation also accounts for neurodivergent experiences and the societal forces that make porn so accessible, addictive and insidious.Key topics covered:Sarah's PhD research into young women's experiences with porn, including the impact on self-image, pleasure, and consent.Indicators of problematic porn use and why so many people (neurodiverse or not) find it a slippery slope.Porn's unique power due to anonymity, unlimited access, algorithmic escalation, and cultural shame around sexuality.The neurological impact of habitual porn use—how it rewires our arousal blueprint, hijacks pair bonding, and affects dopamine pathways.Hopeful strategies for re-establishing a healthier, more intentional relationship with porn, including embodied self-pleasure, imagination, and practical tools for “detoxing” and recalibrating.How societal norms and gender roles are shaped (and sometimes amplified or warped) by porn, especially for young people just starting to explore their sexuality.Support resources: a self-guided course on reclaiming your relationship with porn (with a discount code for listeners!), and Sarah's upcoming book, "When Trauma Affects Sex."If you’ve ever struggled with your relationship to porn or wondered how it truly affects your mind, body, and relationships, this episode brings compassion, evidence, and practical tools to help you navigate this stuff. You’re definitely not alone—and, as Sarah reminds us in this episode, recovery and empowerment are possible!Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge!sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Get my FREE mini-course P*ssy Pleasure Secrets - Your Roadmap to Bedroom Bliss here: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@freyagraf_thelabialoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagrafOr at my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/freyagraf?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink