S. 2, Ep. 6: Coming Down — The Many Faces of Aftercare 😮‍💨

🎧 Listener discretion is advised.You know the gist, but we’ll say it again: Welcome to the table — a safe, sexy, and unapologetic space where Black joy, creativity, community, and pleasure are always on the menu. The Unfriendly Black Hotties are here to educate & stimulate — and we love using our words to amplify Black voices through bold, unfiltered conversations.Here at the lunch table, we keep it flavorful, colorful, and always authentic, diving deep into:* Erotica* Kink* Love & Intimacy* RomanceWe’re not here to compromise our truths — we’re here to get off. So, turn us on. Lunch is served!👩🏾‍🦱 This Episode’s Hotties* Regina Starr* Wips* Trisha Cheeks💕 Ep. 6 — Coming Down: The Many Faces of Aftercare And for today’s episode, we’re diving into aftercare. How do you want it, how does it feel, and why is it very necessary!Why this topic matters?* Aftercare is arguably just as important as sex, and should be treated as such.* Learning what you need and being able to voice that need is part of the experience (and self-care).* Aftercare and Black womanhood are vital in expressing our emotional connectivity, needs, and expectations.* When did you discover what aftercare means?✨Play with The Hotties on Instagram✨We have a VERY INTERACTIVE post on our page — PLAY ✨THIS OR THAT✨ with what you want like in YOUR aftercare and tag us in your stories @ WBCQ_ 😘 ✨CLICK THE LINK HERE✨🎶 Ep. 6 PlaylistShout out to Hottie Mars for putting together this week’s playlist after the homies got very hyped for this one: Ep. 6 Research & References * The science of aftercare* Dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and feelings you feel post orgasm and what aids in the desire for post sex touches, conversations, moments, etc.* When did you discover what aftercare means?* Aftercare in pop culture — intimacy coordinators, open-door romances in books, etc.* What is your ideal aftercare ritual? (good be a good Insta stories question box for the week)* Top three things you may look for* Aftercare and Black womanhood — emotional connectivity, needs, expectations* The stigmas of aftercare* Men, women, who and what needs what and how those needs are met.* What’s the disconnect?* Bi, hetero, aromantic, gay, lesbian, Non-binary, asexual, trans — how different folks make their needs known* https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a-romantic* https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sa_documents/SA_IntimacyCoord.pdf* https://www.cbsnews.com/news/intimacy-coordinator-unique-jobs/* https://www.verywellmind.com/why-sexual-aftercare-is-so-important-7506702* https://vellabio.com/blogs/vella-voice/sex-aftercare-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoqgAlgYG3Av_Bkrk1syIfzuud7TaOClH1urmdqgRrUnDXjgxFGY* https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24777441/* https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/sexual-aftercare/* https://blacklove.com/read/intimacy/sex/why-sexual-aftercare-is-just-as-important-as-sex/* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12441784/* https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a63372238/sexual-aftercare/📣 Be Good & Follow UsLike what you’ve heard on this and previous episodes? Follow and subscribe to “Lunch at the Unfriendly Black Hotties Table” podcast below:* Substack* Instagram* Bluesky* YouTube* Spotify* Apple Podcasts#health #intimacy #relationships #love #couples #BlackWomen #podcast #podcasts #kinks #audios #audioerotica #parasocialrelationships #onlineculture #stanculture #fandom #fanatics #celebrity #fame #community #friendship #foundfamily This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wbqc.substack.com