Thorny Issues

Oct 03 2024 45 ep. 26 mins 5
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A podcast answering uncomfortable questions about sex and intimacy that we all have but can be too scared to ask.

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Those prickly, thorny, juicy questions you are super intrigued to know the answers to? We will be discussing all those and more 

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Episode 43 - Why are there double standards with sex toys

Oct 03 2024 21 mins  
On this week’s episode Jax talks about the double standards between women's toy's for self pleasure versus men's. Why are vibes socially accepted but fleshlights seen as seedy and gross? And our second question is all about HPV. We go naughty and factual this week. I hope you enjoy it! Enjoy the show. As always: For the most recent updates to this show and extra content check out

Episode 42 - Reclaiming your body after Sexual Assault - with Jimanekia Eborn

Sep 25 2024 50 mins  
Trigger warning - SAOn this week’s show Jax is talking to the amazing Jimanekia Eborn about life after sexual assault. The conversation touches on reclaiming your body after assault. How to be an ally, or as Jimanekia calls it, an accomplice when helping someone through their trauma. And we hear about Jimanekia's experience at a silent retreat. Enjoy the show. Find Jimanekia’s

Episode 41 - Online Only relationships and the Dreaded Situationship!

Sep 05 2024 19 mins  
On this week’s episode Jax answers a question about the dreaded “situationship” as well as a listeners question on online only relationship and the etiquette around them. Enjoy the show. As always: For the most recent updates to this show and extra content check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thornyissues/If you have a question for the show you can submit it here

Episode 40 - Talk about sex with your Partner!

Aug 29 2024 23 mins  
The theme of this week is talking to your partner! We have a married woman ask if it’s ok she is having fantasies about other people whilst having sex with her partner of 13 years. And the second question touches on the difference between masturbation and partnered sex, and how there can and should be room for both. Jax also asks in the intro - how to do you stay creative around

Episode 39 - Restraints and Spanking

Aug 21 2024 26 mins  
We kick off season 2 with a questions about exploring into being tied up and spanked. Jax worked through different tools you can use and ways to make sure you and your partner both feel safe, comfortable and sexy. Plus in the intro - Jax talks about how turning 40 has helped her plan her sexual future. Who knows what it entails but the plans are in place! For the most recent update

Season 2 Trailer - Back officially August 22nd

Aug 19 2024 4 mins  
The second season of Thorny Issues will be back August 22nd. In this teaser Jax let's you know a little what she has been up to and how excited she is for the second season. For the most recent updates to this show and extra content check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thornyissues/If you have a question for the show you can submit it here https://www.thornyissues.ca/s

Episode 37 - Rounding out Season 1 with some musings

May 02 2024 15 mins  
This is the final episode of the first season of the show. Jax shares her thoughts on "are we dating the same guy" facebook groups (hint - she hates them) and also about what she has learnt since starting the show last July.We will be back in July 2024. I cannot wait to launch season 2. Have fun, be kind and stay curious xx For the most recent updates to this show and extra content

Episode 36 - Call me Daddy

Apr 17 2024 31 mins  
On this week’s show we are talking about Calling him Daddy. What is the Daddy Kink? Why do people enjoy it? Jax is joined by Dusty Rhodes to help tackle this topic. Dusty is a sex educator, kink professional, pole dancer, and certified good boy. He’s been working in the sex industry for the past 7 years, and has over a decade of experience as a toy collector and BDSM life-style

Episode 35 - Will we have sex again after my wife goes through menopause?

Apr 10 2024 23 mins  
Jax kicks off this week’s show with a chat about casual sex. Is it possible to do in a healthy way? What are the different types of casual relationships and how to they serve us. When we get to the questions, a husband asks if he and his wife will ever have sex again now she is going through menopause. And Jax gets an email asking if you should tell your best friend you have hear

Episode 34 - Bukakke, Casual relationship boundaries, and how to keep boredom out of a LTR

Apr 03 2024 21 mins  
On this week’s show Jax looks into STI safety around Bukakke play, answers a question about setting boundaries regarding casual sex and sleepovers, and addresses how to keep the passion alive and the boredom out of a long term relationship. For the most recent updates to this show and extra content check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thornyissues/If you have a quest