Trauma and Triggers

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Trauma and Triggers

Two hilarious best friends plagued by ADHD decided to start a podcast about sexuality and psychology.

  1. 36

    Lovin' Yoself ;)

    Whether you call it "Flicking the Bean","Burping the Worm" or perhaps "Auditioning the Finger Puppets" most of us do it, and most of us like doing it... right? But what happens when social pressures, gender roles, and sexuality identity anxiety get in the way of a good old-fashioned self-induced orgasm? Audrey and Sabrina open up about their masturbation journeys and talk about some myths and misconceptions surrounding masturbation.

  2. 35

    Beauty Standards: Why the F***???

    Don't let the censored f-bomb dissuade you, we actually did a lot of research and are deeply passionate about exposing societal inequality. From biblical times to Hitler times, Audrey and Sabrina dive deep to discover where beauty standards come from, and attempt to confront their own biases. Content Warning: Ableism, Classism, Sexism, Racism, Eugenics, Anti-Semitism, Nazis, and Explicit Language Show Resources: https://www.bradley.edu/sites/bodyproject/standards/ https://biopoliticalphilosophy.com/2022/11/03/beautyism-as-ableist-eugenics-and-the-mystique-of-choice-feminism/ https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/19/1/article-p91.xml#:~:text=According%20to%20stigma%20theory%2C%20individuals,defective%2C%20deviant%2C%20or%20grotesque. https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2016/02/harvards-eugenics-era https://www.english.upenn.edu/sites/www.english.upenn.edu/files/Schweik-Susan_Ugly-Laws_Law-Language.pdf https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2019/10/28/the-link-between-beauty-and-the-gender-gap/

  3. 34

    Weaponized Incompetence

    Audrey and Sabrina share their experiences with weaponized incompetence. It sucks. Content Warning: Explicit Language, Sexism

  4. 33

    The Patriarchy: How it Affects You.

    Regardless of your gender, our patriarchial society has a profound impact on your life. There is an insistent myth that the patriarchy is the way humans have always lived, and thus the natural order of things. But perhaps, human bias has interfered with correctly interpreting our past. Audrey and Sabrina talk you through the patriarchy's impact and delve into history to help understand where it all came from. Content Warning: Gender Inequality, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Domestic Violence, and Vulgar Language Show Resources: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/#:~:text=Women%20earn%20an%20average%20of,for%20every%20dollar%20men%20earn. https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets/episodes/origins-of-the-patriarchy https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16592633 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/angela-saini-patriarchy-matriarchy-gender-equality https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/psychological-effects-of-gender-inequality#what-is-gender-inequality https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/public-health-clinical-archive/sociology-in-nursing-3-how-gender-influences-health-inequalities-19-10-2015/ https://www.angelasaini.co.uk/the-patriarchs

  5. 32

    Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Empathy

    Audrey and Sabrina have often been put in the position of "mom friend" or "therapist friend", which has led to unfulfilling friendships, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Listen to find out how they cope, whether in healthy or unhealthy ways and learn about the conspiracy that Big Water has been hiding from you all along. Content Warning: Discussion of Suicidal People, Discussion of Mental Illness, and Explicit Language

  6. 31

    The Tragic World of Family Influencers

    From Jon and Kate plus 8 to Passengers 8 Audrey and Sabrina delve into the world of Family Influencers. They'll leave you, as always, traumatized. Content Warning: Explicit Language, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Alcoholism. Resources https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/a-closer-look-at-toxic-family-vlogging-channels/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/19/youtube-bans-familyofive-pranksters-michael-heather-martin-child-abuse-conviction https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/06/04/135103/youtubes-algorithms-make-it-easier-for-pedophiles-to-find-more-videos-of-children/ https://childabuse.stanford.edu/screening/signs.html https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/faq/can6#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20someone%20else,alleged%20child%20maltreatment%20is%20occurring.

  7. 30

    Introduction to BDSM

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss common acronyms, phrases, and acts from the BDSM community. Content Warning: graphic discussions of sex, vulgar language, and brief mentions of weapons and torture. resources: https://www.edenafterdark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eden-After-Dark-BDSM-_-Kink-Roles-And-Terms.pdf

  8. 29

    Dysfunctional Family Roles

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss different roles that are typical for dysfunctional families. Content Warning: Explicit Language, Family Trauma Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202303/8-common-dysfunctional-family-roles https://heidi-c-priebe.medium.com/an-introduction-to-dysfunctional-family-roles-d2b79380c2ac https://www.outofthestorm.website/dysfunctional-family-roles#:~:text=Dysfunctional%20Family%20Roles%20%2D%20The%20main,alcoholic%20families%20are%20described%20below.

  9. 28

    Just Gay Things!

    There are too many interesting gay topics to discuss, so to finish out Pride Month Audrey and Sabrina discuss some of the most interesting and upsetting! From coming out, to TERFs, to religion, and more. Content Warning: vulgar language, homophobia, religion, transphobia, and politics.

  10. 27

    Gender? I Hardly Know Her!

    What is gender? Where did it come from? Or, perhaps, when did it come from? None of these questions get fully answered but by gosh, do we sure try! Audrey talks about gender expression and how it relates to gender identity. Sabrina talks about different gender identities and how each generation views gender. Content warnings: Explicit language, sexism, and queerphobia. Resources: https://time.com/6275663/generation-z-gender-identity/

  11. 26

    Asexuality and Demisexuality

    What is asexuality? What is demisexuality? Are they part of the LGBTQIA+ community or not? Audrey and Sabrina draw on their experience and insightful research to answer these challenging questions. Content Warnings: Homophobia, Sexual Discussions, and Vulgar Language. Resources: https://journals.uvic.ca/index.php/corvette/article/view/20810/9350 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/07/no-lust-at-first-sight-day-i-finally-realised-i-was-a-demisexual#:~:text=Demisexuality%20was%20first%20coined%20in,experience%20sexual%20attraction%20at%20all. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/25-celebrities-asexual-proud-081602373.html https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/asexuality-queerest-thing

  12. 25

    Why Are Gay Women Accepted More Than Gay Men?

    It's Pride Month, baby! We're starting with a sad and frustrating topic but discussing it is important. Audrey and Sabrina discuss their experiences and observations regarding gay men's acceptance in society. Content Warnings: Homophobia and Vulgar Language. Most of today's information comes from this article. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lesbians-more-accepted-gay-men-around-world-study-finds-n1118121

  13. 24

    What Do You Know About Polyamory?

    Audrey defines polyamory and explores some myths and truths. Sabrina discusses some interesting historical figures who lived polyamorous lives. Content Warning: Vulgar Language, Abusive Relationships, and Cheating. Resources: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02750-z https://www.psypost.org/why-do-people-seek-polyamorous-relationships-researchers-identify-key-motivations/# https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-monogamy-has-deep-roots/ https://www.polyphilia.blog/home/7-famous-polyamorists-from-history https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/polyamory-bisexual-study-pansexual-754696/

  14. 23

    What is Sex?

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss the live-action Cat and the Hat and Stephen Colbert. Wait, no, they talk about the concept of sex. What qualifies as sex and why does it matter? Content Warning: Descriptive and Vulgar Sexual Language, Sexual Assualt, Homophobia

  15. 22

    Cults Part Two

    It's Audrey's turn to tell you about her favorite cults! Content Warning: Brainwashing, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Death, and Vulgar Language.

  16. 21

    Cults Part One

    In part one Sabrina talks about three bewildering and nonsensical cults. Content Warnings: Suicide, Abuse, Sexual Violence, Murder, Brain Washing, and Vulgar Language Resources: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/religion/2016/09/15/what-makes-cult-cult/90377532/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8234595/#:~:text=These%20variables%20include%20(a)%20generalized,abuse%20or%20neglect%2C%20(f) https://www.scientology.org/what-is-scientology/#slide2 https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/apocalypse-meow-how-a-cult-that-believes-cats-are-divine-beings-ended-up-in-tennessee/article_78fc2367-5596-5a7a-ad8e-edae8c83a594.html

  17. 20

    4/20 Behavior

    Audrey and Sabrina partake in that good good, Ms. Mary Jane, the devils lettuce, ect. Join them on a hilarious high journey through life's most pressing questions. Content Warnings: Explicit language, and drug use.

  18. 19

    Weed Good? Weed Bad?

    Audrey and Sabrina are back and about the same as before! In this episode they discuss a question no one has ever been brave enough to ask; weed good or weed bad? Content warnings: drug abuse, racism, vulgar language, and homelessness. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930618/ https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/medicinal-cannabis/history-of-cannabis.html#:~:text=Therapeutic%20indications%20of%20cannabis%20are,lack%20of%20appetite%20and%20asthma. https://www.vera.org/news/fifty-years-ago-today-president-nixon-declared-the-war-on-drugs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425767/

  19. 18

    Don't worry! We'll be Back!

    Audrey and Sabrina are taking a break from uploading to work on bringing you better content! We'll be back April 22nd, follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Reddit to stay up to date!

  20. 17

    What You Don't Know About Grief

    Audrey and Sabrina take you on an upsetting and broad journey through grief. From shitty to suicidal they cover it all! Content Warnings: Assisted Suicide, Death, Death of Pets, Childhood Trauma and Neglect, Suicide and Suicide Attempts, Child Sexual Abuse, and Terminal Illness.

  21. 16

    Overstimulation and Stimming

    Audrey discusses the causes and symptoms of overstimulation. Sabrina talks about one of the common coping mechanisms for overstimulation, stimming. Content warning: Vulgar language, discussions of ableism, and discussions of suicide. Sources: https://autismspectrumnews.org/four-faces-of-overstimulation/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-stimming-in-autism-260034#:~:text=Stimming%20describes%20self%2Dstimulatory% 20behaviors,spectrum%20disorder%20(ASD)%20condition. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718201312id_/https://soar.usa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=capstones https://www.charliehealth.com/post/how-to-deal-with-overstimulation

  22. 15

    Therapy is Hard...Like my D*ck ;)

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss their therapy journeys, and some helpful tips to start your own. Content warnings: discussions of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and mental health.

  23. 14

    Hey! What's Goin' on with The Furries?

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss the creation and psychology of the furry community. How did they come to be? What type of person is generally a furry? How did furries get their bad name? Also, Neo-Nazi furries...WHAT?! Content warning: Sexual content, explicit language, homophobia, and racism.

  24. 13

    Why Aftercare Matters More Than Sex.

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss the sexual practice of aftercare. What is it? Where did it come from? And when should you do it? The answers aren't at all surprising but very entertaining. Content warning: Explicit sexual content and explicit language.

  25. 12

    What's Up With Squirting?

    Audrey bravely tackles the science behind squirting and Sabrina takes you on a tour of squirting throughout history. Content warning: Explicit language, detailed descriptions of sex acts. Resources: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2023.2243939 https://journals.mcmaster.ca/iScientist/article/view/1167 https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/bering-in-mind/female-ejaculation-the-long-road-to-non-discovery/

  26. 11

    The Birds and The Bees

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss their experiences and perspective on "The Talk". Content warning: Sexual topics, political themes, and discussions of sexual predators.

  27. 10

    Erotic Hypnosis

    Audrey and Sabrina dive into the exciting and titillating world of erotic hypnosis. Content Warning: Sexual abuse, brainwashing, and dismemberment. Resources: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/brainwashing.htm https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jessicalucas2/erotic-hypnosis-bambi-sleep https://www.sceh.us

  28. 9

    Self care? F**k you!

    In this episode Audrey and Sabrina have an honest and hilarious conversation about self care... Also Audrey's lack of interest in spirituality, science, and the end of the world... Also ghosts! Content warning: Explicit language, discussions of things that may trigger existential dread.

  29. 8

    6 Types of Dominant and Submissive Dynamics

    In this episode, Audrey and Sabrina discuss six interesting and surprising dominant and submissive dynamics...And also AI sex robots. Content warnings: Explicit sexual content, brief discussions of pedophilia, and graphic discussions of scat fetishism.

  30. 7

    Everything Wrong with Erotica!

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss some upsetting phrases and tropes often found in erotic novels. Content warning: explicit sexual content, discussions of blood and gore, discussions of murder, sexual abuse, and child abuse.

  31. 6

    Tips for Surviving the Holidays!

    Join Audrey and Sabrina as they share their toxic and sometimes helpful tips for surviving the holidays! Content warnings: explicit language, discussions of death.

  32. 5

    The Stanford Prison Experiment

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss arguably the most misconstrued and unethical experiment of the 20th century. Content warning: Explicit language, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Sources: Debunking the Stanford Prison Experiment https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/mjhnp Stanford Prison Experiment:Role-ing With It https://academy4sc.org/video/stanford-prison-experiment-role-ing-with-it/ Stanford Prison Experiment Website https://www.prisonexp.org

  33. 4

    All About Kinks!

    Kinks! You either have one or know someone who does! But why do kinks exist? What even is a kink really? And for how long have humans been kinky little sex freaks? So many questions! Audrey and Sabrina do their best to answer them. Content warning: Explicit sexual content, brief discussions of discrimination against members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  34. 3

    Female Sexual Dysfunctions

    Audrey and Sabrina tackle the complex topic of female sexual dysfunctions. From Ancient Greece, the the Victorians. From Freud to the Wonderful Betty Dodson they cover it all! Show resources: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-050817-084802 Content warning: sexism, suicide, and explicit sexual content.

  35. 2

    All About Cuckolding!

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss the history and surprising psychology behind cuckolding and come to a shocking conclusion! Content warning: Sexual content, brief discussions of racism, and gagging noises.

  36. 1

    Münchausen Syndrome

    Audrey and Sabrina discuss some fascinating and controversial cases of Munchausen by proxy. From Hieronymus Karl Friedrich von Münchhausen to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and stopping briefly at Monsters Inc, they take you on a hilarious journey. If you or someone you know has been affected by medical child abuse please visit munchausensupport.com. Content warnings: Child abuse, explicit language.

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