03 - Vulnerability Is Scary and Hot

Porn will never reject you, which can be liberating and … a major crutch. It’s easier to turn to porn to get off than put yourself out there with another person. Sometimes you don’t want to be vulnerable and that’s ok. Today, we explore the difference between fantasy and desire, dabble in porn parodies, and hear from a cam model who shows us how the accessibility offered through platforms like OnlyFans creates a new opportunity for intimacy. Featured Guests & Links:Lilly Sparks, founder & CEO of afterglow, an ethical porn platform that's a mix of porn, sexual wellness and education. Follow: @xoaftergloww________________________Porn Nerds  is a co-production of Squirm and BOOM Integrated, the podcast division of GRAMMY-winning audiobook leader John Marshall Media. Huge thank yous to Adrien Glover, Uri Mansion, and the team at BOOM Integrated.Squirm is an educational platform that helps people have productive and compassionate conversations on difficult topics related to sex and relationships. We do this through approachable, inclusive offerings, including games, events, workshops, and audio originals. A lot of sex advice ends with “talk about it.” That’s where ours begins.Sign-up: Squirm newsletter!  |  Follow: Instagram  | Read: Men’s Health, Mashable, Best of Portland 2024Want to invite us on your podcast? Or feature us in your publication? Or collaborate on an event? Email us at [email protected]