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Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the 213th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes fertility specialist, author, and Harvard scholar Gabriela Rosa for a primer on getting pregnant when nothing else works. In this episode, Gabriela shares both her personal and professional journeys that led her to help over 140,000 people across 111 countries achieve their dreams of parenthood, with a remarkable 78.8% success rate and nearly half conceiving naturally. We discuss the importance of identifying the root cause of fertility issues, the role of personalized treatment plans, and the long-game power of diet, exercise, and lifestyle in reproductive health. Gabriela also shares her signature advice: act pregnant now to get pregnant later. Whether you want a baby

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the 212th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes writer and teacher Jacqueline LeKachman for a candid Gen Z dispatch on sex, consent, and dating culture. In this episode, Jacqueline shares her experience of losing her virginity at 22—a moment that left her feeling disconnected from her body and later revealed itself as an instance of sexual compliance: saying yes to sex without truly wanting it. We explore how she processed the experience, what it taught her about desire and boundaries, her evolving views on relationship models, and where she’s at on the sex and dating front today. Jacqueline gives us a fascinating glimpse into the Gen Z dating scene. For more from today's guest, Jacqueline LeKachman: Read Jacquel

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sorry for the slight publishing delay, Privates! I’ve been traveling and got my days mixed up. Thanks so much for your patience—I appreciate you! For the 211th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth. In this episode, Nancy shares her personal journey into motherhood, including the emotional challenges of postpartum life and the complicated tension between ambition and societal expectations. We dig into the historical roots of modern motherhood, spotlighting mid-century male psychologists whose work on attachment theory shaped how we think about parenting—often at the expense of the women in their own lives. It’s a smart, illuminating, and deeply relatable conversation about care

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the 210th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Cris Mazza, author of the new memoir, The Decade of Letting Things Go. The book traces Cris’s journey through the aftermath of menopause and her search for self-acceptance amid a growing list of losses. In this episode, we discuss her lifelong experiences with anorgasmia, sexual dysfunction, and gender dysphoria—and how these shaped her relationships, identity, and creative work. It’s a fascinating and refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, identity, and what it means to let go of expectations. For more from today's guest, Cris Mazza: Check out Cris's website cris-mazza.com Order Rachel's book ⁠⁠The Decade of Letting Things Go Psst, Courtney has an 0nIy

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the 209th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Leslie Lebowitz, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychological trauma, sexual exploitation, and violence. Leslie served as an expert witness in two civil suits brought against Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis on behalf of underage girls who had been featured in his pornography. In this interview, she unpacks her takeaways from the lawsuits, including the coercion tactics used by the company, the psychological toll on the young women involved, the disturbing victim-blaming that occurred, and the cultural attitudes that allowed Girls Gone Wild to flourish with little accountability. We also discuss the fine line between empowerment and exploitation. Courtney shares h

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠⁠⁠fleshlight.com⁠⁠⁠. For the 208th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of How to Write Erotica and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica, for a lesson in writing erotica. For more from today's guest, Rachel Kramer Bussel: Follow Rachel on Instagram ⁠@rachelkramerbussel⁠ Follow Rachel on Twitter ⁠@raquelita⁠ Order Rachel's book ⁠How to Write Erotica Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow⁠⁠⁠ Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the worl

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Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at ⁠fleshlight.com⁠. For the 206th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes top MILF porn star Cherie DeVille, aka "The Internet's Stepmom." In this interview, we talk about Cherie's journey from physical therapist to porn star, the unsexy realities of a porn set, how the industry and social stigma have changed over the 13 years since she first started in porn, why she doesn’t go to swingers' parties anymore, sex with "civilians," the Pornhub documentary she participated in, her thoughts on Pornhub in general, how work impacts her personal sex life, and more. For more from today's guest, Cherie DeVille: Follow Cherie on Instagram ⁠@cheriedevillexo⁠ Follow Cherie on Twitter ⁠@CherieDeVille⁠ Check out Cherie's website ⁠cheriedeville.com⁠ T

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. For the 205th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes non-monogamy maven "Alice" for a download on Feeld dating app tips for men, as well as why she recommends trying Majestic. The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is May 2, 3 & 4. Use code PRIVATE to get 10% off select festival passes at seaf.art/tickets! Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Feeld: The dating app for open-minded individuals. Download Feeld on the App Store or Google Play. The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is May 2, 3 & 4. Use code PRIVATE to get 10% off select festival passes at seaf.art/tickets! Our Spo

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. For the 204th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Sophia Sky, Executive Director of the Pan-Eros Foundation. Today, we're diving into the sexy, subversive world of the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. From the history of the festival to what makes erotic art erotic, Sophia gives us the inside scoop on their curation process, unforgettable pieces from past festivals, and why this weekend-long celebration of desire is right up our alley. The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is May 2, 3 & 4. Use code PRIVATE to get 10% off select festival passes at seaf.art/tickets! Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This

Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. For the 203rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes "Alice" for a non-monogamy update. "Alice" is back on the podcast to spill the tea on her decade-plus of polyamorous expertise. From her first intentional poly relationship in 2012 to swinging, kink play, and her current long-term setups with her husband "Ted" and her partner "Bob," "Alice" is dishing on it all. We’re also diving into her top tips for navigating the wild world of the Feeld app and why honest communication is the real MVP of non-monogamy. Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Feeld: The dating app

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