Sex Talk Podcast

Sex Talk is a podcast starting an honest conversation about sex. Presented by Adele Roberts and Hilary Ineomo-Marcus, the series will cover a wide range of sex-related subjects, such as Sexual Health, HIV, Dating, Sex Addiction, Sexuality and Religion, Sex and Alcohol and Sex Work. The podcast will feature various guests, from Sexual Health specialists, Sexperts, Volunteers, Charity Staff, and people with lived experience sharing their own sex stories. Sex Talk. Real Stories. Real Issues.

Sex Q&A and Recap- Episode 24 11/15/2018

Sex Q&A and Recap- Episode 24 Join Adele & Hilary for the final episode of Sex Talk. They invite our resident sexperts, Sexual Health and HIV Specialist, Dr Stuart Flanagan, and Sex Therapist Sarah Berry into the studio to answer your questions about sex. The team talk about the changes in sex and sexual health in the UK, and reflect on some of the best moments of the series. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7571627

Women & HIV- Episode 23 11/09/2018

Women & HIV- Episode 23 Women make up one third of people living with HIV in the UK, yet women are often invisible in the conversation around the virus. Adele & Hilary are joined by Sophie Strachan, co-chair for HIV charity Sophia Forum who produced a report looking into women living with HIV. Sophie talks about the findings of the report & shares her story of being diagnosed in prison. They also hear from HIV specialist Dr Laura Byrne, who discusses the reality of HIV & Pregnancy, & Dr Shema Tariq talks about HIV & the Menopause /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7499102

Sex & Relationship Education - Episode 22 11/01/2018

Sex & Relationship Education - Episode 22 The National guidelines for sex & relationship education in the UK haven't changed since the year 2000, but the way young people interact with each other has changed massively. In this episode, Adele & Hilary hear from three teenage girls who talk about their experience of sex education & put their questions to sexual health specialist, Dr Stuart Flanagan, & sex & relationship education expert Lizzie Jordan. The team also chat about what the new guidelines should look like when they're refreshed in 2020. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7401152

Sex and Sexual Health Later in Life - Episode 21 10/25/2018

Sex and Sexual Health Later in Life - Episode 21 According to research by HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust, 80% of people aged between 50 and 90 are sexually active, and between 2012 and 2016 there was a 9% increase in STI’s in over 45’s. New HIV infections in people over 50 are also rising faster than other age groups. In this episode, Adele and Hilary chat to Sue and Simon, who were both diagnosed with HIV later in life, and HIV specialist Dr Shema Tariq talks about the PRIME study focusing on HIV and the Menopause. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7311602

Kinky Sex - Episode 20 10/19/2018

Kinky Sex - Episode 20 In this episode, Adele & Hilary delve into the world of Kink and Fetishes. They're joined in the studio by Zak, who's been involved in the fetish scene for 30 years, and London Kink Therapist, Sarah Berry. They chat about different kinks & fetishes, safety, and how to navigate the scene. Zak and Sarah also try their hands at Word Porn! /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7241090

Sex and Consent - Episode 19 10/12/2018

Sex and Consent - Episode 19 In this episode of Sex Talk, Hilary & Adele talk about sex and consent. They’re joined by George WX Barker, Director of Sexpression:UK, who talks about navigating consent and what it actually means. We also hear from Anna Sale, host of the podcast Death, Sex & Money from WNYC Studios. as she reflects on an episode they recently produced where consent became a big part of the conversation. Leasuwanna and Alex who’ve appeared in previous episodes of Sex Talk also share their own stories. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7162838

HIV Can Affect Anyone - Episode 18 10/04/2018

HIV Can Affect Anyone - Episode 18 Discussion around HIV often focuses on ‘at risk’ groups, such as men who have sex with men and people in the black African community. In this episode of Sex Talk Adele and Hilary are joined by two people who had never even considered HIV would affect their lives before their diagnosis, Raj and Lizzie. They also chat with Yasmin who works for HIV charity Positive East, about why every person who is sexually active should regularly test for HIV. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7127838

Trans and Non-Binary Sexual Health - Episode 17 09/27/2018

Trans and Non-Binary Sexual Health - Episode 17 Sex Talk is back for a final series! In this episode the conversation focuses on trans and non-binary sexual health. Adele and Hilary are joined in the studio by Aedan, one of the directors of CliniQ, a sexual health and well-being centre specifically for trans and non-binary people in London. They also chat with Juno Roche, author of the book ‘Queer Sex’ about her personal experiences of HIV care as a trans woman. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/7097978

We need your questions! 08/23/2018

We need your questions! So Sex Talk is currently on a series break! We'll be back in September with episode 17 focusing on Trans & Non-Binary Sexual Health, but in the meantime, we want your questions about the birds and the bees! Our sexual health expert, Dr Stuart Flanagan and sexpert Sarah Berry will be joining Adele and Hilary for a special Q&A. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6960917

HIV Myth Buster Special - Episode 16 08/15/2018

HIV Myth Buster Special - Episode 16 Did you know that somebody on effective treatment for HIV can’t pass the virus on? Did you know that there is a daily pill you can take to prevent yourself from contracting HIV? /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6928438

Chemsex - Episode 15 08/08/2018

Chemsex - Episode 15 In the latest episode of Sex Talk, Hilary and Adele look into the often hidden world of Chemsex (sex under the influence of psychoactive drugs, usually between men who have sex with men). Hilary and Adele are joined in the studio by Pank who talks openly about his experience of Chemsex, which includes sex parties, prison and HIV. Hilary also chats with Monty Moncrieff from London Friend who talks about the support the charity offers people engaging in Chemsex. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6902868

Life as a gay black man - Episode 14 08/01/2018

Life as a gay black man - Episode 14 In this weeks Sex Talk we hear about the experiences of black gay & bisexual men. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6874560

Sexual Problems - Episode 13 07/25/2018

Sexual Problems - Episode 13 Sex isn’t always as easy or as carefree as some might think, with 1 in 3 people experiencing sexual difficulties. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6849207

Growing up with HIV - Episode 12 07/19/2018

Growing up with HIV - Episode 12 There are currently around 1000 children living with HIV in the UK. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6824266

Pride in London - Episode 11 07/11/2018

Pride in London - Episode 11 On Saturday July 7th 2018, the capital was full of love and unity, for Pride in London. Adele and Hilary joined the celebrations in the glorious sunshine and caught up with some of the men marching with LGBT Hero. They spoke to Peter Tatchell, who was voted number 1 in the Pride Power List for the work he has done for LGBT+ human rights since the first UK Pride in 1972. They also caught up with Polly Shute, one of the directors of Pride in London, who spoke about why Pride is still so important in 2018. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6798888

Sex and Disability - Episode 10 07/05/2018

Sex and Disability - Episode 10 In this episode of Sex Talk the conversation focuses on Sex & Disability. Adele & Hilary talk to Brian, a blind man in his twenties about his experiences using sexual services. They also chat with Rachel, an escort who lists her services through The TLC Trust, a website which provides listings of safe sexual services for disabled people, & Sex Therapist Tuppy Owens, who originally set up the TLC Trust as well as the disabled social, peer support and dating group, the Outsiders Club, talks about her work. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6774506

Summer Special- Sex on Holiday - Episode 9 06/27/2018

Summer Special- Sex on Holiday - Episode 9 Adele & Hilary are back & are joined in the studio by our wonderful HIV & Sexual Health Specialist, Dr Stuart Flanagan in a sexy summer special! /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6750351

Living with HIV - Episode 8 04/26/2018

Living with HIV - Episode 8 In the final episode of Series 1, the focus is on living well with HIV. Adele and Hilary are joined by two guests, Garry and Leasuwanna. Garry was diagnosed with HIV 27 years ago and was told he had 5 years to live. Leasuwanna was diagnosed with HIV at the same time many women in the UK are diagnosed, during pregnancy, as this is the only time women are routinely screened for HIV. They both tell their inspirational stories, and talk about the incredible work they are doing helping others with Positively UK. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6524083

The Sex Industry - Episode 7 04/26/2018

The Sex Industry - Episode 7 Adele and Hilary hear from two people involved in the Sex industry in Episode 7. Roney worked in the industry for over two decades and shares his experiences of addiction, violence and poverty. Roney also talks about the work he does with The Mens Room. Joining Adele and Hilary in the studio is Sophie, a 24 year old talented writer who has been involved in the industry since she was 16. Sophie talks about the reality of working as an escort, and reads a short story she has written. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6524061

Sex and Alcohol - Episode 6 04/18/2018

Sex and Alcohol - Episode 6 In Episode 6 of Sex Talk, Adele and Hilary talk all about Sex and Alcohol. We hear from the Terrence Higgins Trust Outreach Team in Soho, headed up by Rebecca and Rich, as they tackle the busy bars in one of London's drinking hotspots, handing out free condoms and information about PrEP. Alex Causton-Ronaldson joins Adele and Hilary in the studio to talk about how a wild night out changed his life forever. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6495475

Sexuality and Religion - Episode 5 04/18/2018

Sexuality and Religion - Episode 5 Surveys show that around half of religious people in the UK think homosexuality is wrong, which can make it difficult for people to come out to their communities & families. Hilary visits Reverend Jide Macauley who runs the ‘House of Rainbow’ which focuses on a person’s journey towards reconciliation of sexuality and spirituality. Adele & Hilary are also joined in the studio by Aiwan Obinyan who received support from The Jide & The House of Rainbow when coming out as gay to her family at the age of 30 /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6495173

Sex and Prison - Episode 4 04/11/2018

Sex and Prison - Episode 4 Episode 4 of Sex Talk looks into the relatively unknown world of Sex and Prisons. Adele and Hilary hear from a former prisoner, Julia, who talks openly about her own experience of sex and relationships in Prison. They're also joined in the studio by Lorraine Atkinson from The Howard League for Penal Reform, who talks about the review the organisation did on sex in prisons. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6468686

Sex Addiction - Episode 3 04/11/2018

Sex Addiction - Episode 3 In episode 3 of Sex Talk, Adele and Hilary look into the world of Sex Addiction. Hilary takes a trip to Plymouth and talks to Alan Stokes, owner of Horizon Counselling Services, who specialise in Sex Addiction counselling. They also chat with Erica Garza, who speaks openly in her memoir 'Getting Off' about her own struggles with Sex Addiction. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6468679

Sex and Dating - Episode 2 04/11/2018

Sex and Dating - Episode 2 This episode of Sex Talk is all about Sex and Dating. Adele and Hilary are joined in the studio by Sexpert, Brigette Bard, Founder and CEO of BioSure. They create home testing kits for HIV. Brigette talks all about dating and why people should talk more openly about sex. Hilary and Adele also chat with Jack Harrison-Quintana, Director of Grindr for Equality, who tells them all about the work the dating app is doing to promote safe sexual health. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6468666

Sex and your health- Episode 1 04/11/2018

Sex and your health- Episode 1 In this first episode of Sex Talk, Adele and Hilary are joined in the studio by Dr Stuart Flanagan, a specialist in Sexual Health, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis. Hilary takes a HIV test in the studio, receiving his results at the end of the podcast. We also hear from Santiago, about his experiences of looking after his own sexual health. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6468657

Sex Talk Preview 03/16/2018

Sex Talk Preview Sex Talk is a podcast starting an honest conversation about sex. /episode/index/show/sextalk/id/6372945

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