Karen Gurney

Have you been at it like rabbits in Lockdown 3 or have you found sex is the last thing on your mind? Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams discuss the trials of lockdown love, why Anniki wants a chin-lift, sexy new TV – from Lover's Rock to Bridgerton – and the now-legendary BBC dildo appearance. There's also a guest spot from Dr Karen Gurney, who offers her top tips for reviving a long-lost libido. Recorded via Zoom (please forgive some minor sound issues) Edited and produced by Alex Graham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been at it like rabbits in Lockdown 3 or have you found sex is the last thing on your mind? Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams discuss the trials of lockdown love, why Anniki wants a chin-lift, sexy new TV – from Lover's Rock to Bridgerton – and the now-legendary BBC dildo appearance. There's also a guest spot from Dr Karen Gurney, who offers her top tips for reviving a long-lost libido. Recorded via Zoom (please forgive some minor sound issues) Edited and produced by <a href="www.audiocoast.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Graham</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Is your libido on lockdown? with Dr Karen Gurney

Good sex starts with doing the recycling, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams have always maintained. To develop this thought, they discuss what socialist ideals – more free childcare, laundry and food services - would lead them to having better sex, prompted by Lisa reading Professor Kristen R Ghodsee’s book Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism. Lisa then speaks to Prof Ghodsee about what we can learn from socialism, what the pitfalls of past systems have been, why women in East Germany had more orgasms than their counterparts in the West, and why the huge amount of unpaid work women do can have a negative impact on their sexual satisfaction and relationships. Recorded at home, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the UK’s original silicone reusable menstrual cup. If you’d like to try one, you can use the code HOTBED at mooncup.co.uk to get a 10% discount (until the end of June 2020).If you would like to hear more from Prof Kristen R Ghodsee she hosts the podcast A.K. 47 - Selections from the Works of Alexandra Kollontai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good sex starts with doing the recycling, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams have always maintained. To develop this thought, they discuss what socialist ideals – more free childcare, laundry and food services - would lead them to having better sex, prompted by Lisa reading Professor Kristen R Ghodsee’s book Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism. Lisa then speaks to Prof Ghodsee about what we can learn from socialism, what the pitfalls of past systems have been, why women in East Germany had more orgasms than their counterparts in the West, and why the huge amount of unpaid work women do can have a negative impact on their sexual satisfaction and relationships. Recorded at home, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the UK’s original silicone reusable menstrual cup. If you’d like to try one, you can use the code HOTBED at <a href="http://mooncup.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk</a> to get a 10% discount (until the end of June 2020).If you would like to hear more from Prof Kristen R Ghodsee she hosts the <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/08a633e0-4bdd-4c0f-b5a5-3da7a699e53a/AK47.buzzsprout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast A.K. 47 - Selections from the Works of Alexandra Kollontai</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Do Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism?, with Professor Kristen R Ghodsee

Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams record a special socially-distanced episode to talk about the lives under lockdown, the BBC Three adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, and how they're feeling about their lockdown looks. There's also a guest spot by Dr Karen Gurney, giving advice on living such at close quarters with your partner, why this time has been make or break for some couples, and what to do when you're feeling the tension rising.Recorded from home, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit their website www.mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams record a special socially-distanced episode to talk about the lives under lockdown, the BBC Three adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, and how they're feeling about their lockdown looks. There's also a guest spot by Dr Karen Gurney, giving advice on living such at close quarters with your partner, why this time has been make or break for some couples, and what to do when you're feeling the tension rising.Recorded from home, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit their website <a href="http://www.mooncup.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mooncup.co.uk</a> and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Normal People, Extraordinary Times, with Dr Karen Gurney

The Hotbed welcomes its first-ever co-host: Karen Arthur of #WearYourHappy to talk about menopause, mental health and things we’re too old to care about any more. Lisa also interviews Dr Philippa Kaye about what the perimenopause is, what treatment there is for menopause symptoms, and how female pleasure is important for women of all ages. Recorded at Acast, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit their website www.mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hotbed welcomes its first-ever co-host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekarenarthur/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Arthur</a> of #WearYourHappy to talk about menopause, mental health and things we’re too old to care about any more. Lisa also interviews <a href="https://www.drphilippakaye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Philippa Kaye</a> about what the perimenopause is, what treatment there is for menopause symptoms, and how female pleasure is important for women of all ages. Recorded at Acast, produced by Alex Graham. This series of The Hotbed has been kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit their website <a href="http://www.mooncup.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mooncup.co.uk</a> and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I'm Too Old For This Sh*t, with Dr Philippa Kaye

The Hotbed Collective's book More Orgasms Please: Why Female Pleasure Matters is out in pretty paperback now: Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams talk about how they wrote it and why they wrote it, give their tips on getting a book published and their thoughts on why female pleasure matters. Anniki's novel Motherwhelmed is also out and she talks about sexism in the corporate world, balancing parenting with the demands of a job, and why she decided to fictionalise her experience to help other working mum. Recorded from our respective homes, produced by Alex Graham. This series of the Hotbed is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hotbed Collective's book More Orgasms Please: Why Female Pleasure Matters is out in pretty paperback now: Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams talk about how they wrote it and why they wrote it, give their tips on getting a book published and their thoughts on why female pleasure matters. Anniki's novel Motherwhelmed is also out and she talks about sexism in the corporate world, balancing parenting with the demands of a job, and why she decided to fictionalise her experience to help other working mum. Recorded from our respective homes, produced by Alex Graham. This series of the Hotbed is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Visit <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk</a> and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Book special: More Orgasms Please and Motherwhelmed

Anita Mitra

Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams talk about vulvas: cervical screenings, gynae cancer, thrush and nicknames for ‘vulva’. They set up a folk duo and do an impromptu song about incontinence, while Lisa interviews the ever-calm and ever-clever Dr Anita Mitra, AKA Gynae Geek about The Eve Appeal's Get Lippy campaign, and gynae conditions, the taboos around women's health, and the worrying rise in labiaplasty (cosmetic surgery to the vulva) . This series of the Hotbed is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original reusable silicone menstrual cup. Go to mooncup.co.uk before the end of June 2020 and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Recorded at Acast, produced by Alex Graham. [Image of Dr Anita Mitra kindly supplied by The Eve Appeal. To support their #GetLippy campaign, you can buy a fundraising beauty product during May - to find out more, click here.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams talk about vulvas: cervical screenings, gynae cancer, thrush and nicknames for ‘vulva’. They set up a folk duo and do an impromptu song about incontinence, while Lisa interviews the ever-calm and ever-clever Dr Anita Mitra, AKA Gynae Geek about The Eve Appeal's <a href="https://eveappeal.org.uk/getting-involved/take-part-in-an-event/get-lippy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get Lippy</a> campaign, and gynae conditions, the taboos around women's health, and the worrying rise in labiaplasty (cosmetic surgery to the vulva) . This series of the Hotbed is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original reusable silicone menstrual cup. Go to <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk</a> before the end of June 2020 and use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount. Recorded at Acast, produced by Alex Graham. [Image of Dr Anita Mitra kindly supplied by The Eve Appeal. To support their #GetLippy campaign, you can buy a fundraising beauty product during May - to find out more, <a href="https://eveappeal.org.uk/getting-involved/take-part-in-an-event/get-lippy/get-lippy-products/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.] Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Get Lippy, with Dr Anita Mitra aka Gynae Geek

Kelly Ford

At a special live show of The Hotbed, recorded live at Soho Radio pre-lockdown, Hotbed favourite Dr Karen is here to explain why everything you believed about desire is WRONG! We talk about the 237 reasons we have sex, what (and who!) makes us feel sexy, how contraception can mess with your mood, why you should get listening to some audio porn, and how to make trying-to-conceive sex hotter than hell. We also have the multi-talented Kelly Ford, AKA Book of Mum, to talk about girl-crushes and to deliver a one-off performance of her super-sexy poem. This episode is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Go to mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off until the end of June 2020. Recorded at Soho Radio, produced by Alex Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a special live show of The Hotbed, recorded live at Soho Radio pre-lockdown, Hotbed favourite Dr Karen is here to explain why everything you believed about desire is WRONG! We talk about the 237 reasons we have sex, what (and who!) makes us feel sexy, how contraception can mess with your mood, why you should get listening to some audio porn, and how to make trying-to-conceive sex hotter than hell. We also have the multi-talented Kelly Ford, AKA Book of Mum, to talk about girl-crushes and to deliver a one-off performance of her super-sexy poem. This episode is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Go to <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk </a>and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off until the end of June 2020. Recorded at Soho Radio, produced by Alex Graham. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

All About Desire, with Dr Karen Gurney and Kelly Ford

Jacqueline Gold

Jacqueline Gold CBE is the chief executive of Ann Summers and estimated to be the UK’s 16th richest woman. She talks to Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville about the sex toy made famous by Sex in the City, how she turned the chain around to make it more welcoming for women, and her experience of sex and body image after cancer.This episode is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Go to mooncup.co.uk and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off until the end of June 2020. Recorded at Soho Radio. Produced by Alex Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="https://twitter.com/Jacqueline_Gold" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jacqueline Gold</a> CBE is the chief executive of Ann Summers and estimated to be the UK’s 16th richest woman. She talks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cherryhealey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Healey</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annikisommerville/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anniki Sommerville</a> about the sex toy made famous by Sex in the City, how she turned the chain around to make it more welcoming for women, and her experience of sex and body image after cancer.This episode is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup. Go to <a href="http://mooncup.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk</a> and use the code HOTBED to get 10% off until the end of June 2020. Recorded at Soho Radio. Produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex_graham01/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Graham</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Rampant Rabbit, with Jacqueline Gold

Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville are back with the first episode of the sixth series! Recorded in COVID-19 free times, this is stress-free listening that may be particularly appropriate now we’re living in lockdown. If you’re in a long-term relationship and struggle sometimes, you will love listening to their interview with Cat Sims, the blogger behind 'Not So Smug Now', who reveals all about marriage counselling and the strategies she has learnt to keep her relationship on track even when life gets tough.Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by Alex Graham, and kindly sponsored by Mooncup. If you would like to try a Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup, use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount at mooncup.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville are back with the first episode of the sixth series! Recorded in COVID-19 free times, this is stress-free listening that may be particularly appropriate now we’re living in lockdown. If you’re in a long-term relationship and struggle sometimes, you will love listening to their interview with Cat Sims, the blogger behind 'Not So Smug Now', who reveals all about marriage counselling and the strategies she has learnt to keep her relationship on track even when life gets tough.Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex_graham01/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Graham</a>, and kindly sponsored by Mooncup. If you would like to try a Mooncup, the original silicone reusable menstrual cup, use the code HOTBED for a 10% discount at <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">mooncup.co.uk</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Before You Say You're Leaving, with Cat Sims

The Hotbed Collective are back with series six of their hit podcast The Hotbed. Life is weird but stick in your headphones and listen to Lisa Williams, Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville discuss topics such as sex shops, perimenopause and marriage counselling with a variety of brilliant guests. This series is kindly sponsored by Mooncup, the original reusable menstrual cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hotbed Collective are back with series six of their hit podcast The Hotbed. Life is weird but stick in your headphones and listen to Lisa Williams, Cherry Healey and Anniki Sommerville discuss topics such as sex shops, perimenopause and marriage counselling with a variety of brilliant guests. This series is kindly sponsored by <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mooncup, the original reusable menstrual cup</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Hotbed Season 6 Trailer - Starts Wednesday April 15th

Do the words 'let's talk about sex' make you cringe? Join the Hotbed Collective for funny, frank, non-cringey sex chat, with help from sex experts, comedians and confidence coaches. We're making the world a better place, one orgasm at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First timer in the U.S. I came across an article,Stylist,This is what women think about when they climax. And that brought me over to your podcast. First time listening to a podcast too might I add and I think I’ve found a new love into having topics talked about that I have only in my head. So thank you!

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Do the words 'let's talk about sex' make you cringe? Join the Hotbed Collective for funny, frank, non-cringey sex chat, with help from sex experts, comedians and confidence coaches. We're making the world a better place, one orgasm at a time. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Hotbed

More people are having anal sex than ever before, but do you, could you, would you? And if so, then how? The Hotbed Collective gives you their bum sex dos and don’ts with some help from comedian Kelly Ford and sex expert Dr Karen Gurney, who also gives the lowdown on the female g-spot and female ejaculation. Anniki interviews sex educator and Close Encounters presenter Alix Fox about the topic. If that wasn’t enough, Cherry, Anniki and Lisa also discuss anal sex on screen, and share their favourite podcasts. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams. With thanks to Craig David, Kevin Costner and healthy snacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More people are having anal sex than ever before, but do you, could you, would you? And if so, then how? The Hotbed Collective gives you their bum sex dos and don’ts with some help from comedian Kelly Ford and sex expert Dr Karen Gurney, who also gives the lowdown on the female g-spot and female ejaculation. Anniki interviews sex educator and Close Encounters presenter Alix Fox about the topic. If that wasn’t enough, Cherry, Anniki and Lisa also discuss anal sex on screen, and share their favourite podcasts. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams. With thanks to Craig David, Kevin Costner and healthy snacks. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I’d like something up my bottom, please

Why do women have such rubbish words to describe their sex drive, rude bits and nice things that can be done to us? We talk to poet Hollie McNish about why sexy words are often super-cringe and what we can do about it (Oxford English Dictionary, are you listening?). We also talk about the orgasm gap, how only 20% of women can orgasm via intercourse alone, and how to have a coregasm (it’s a real thing, ask Hollie and Lisa!). We leave you over the festive break with a test to write a sexy poem (or limerick!) for us. Co-hosted by Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams. Produced by Alex Graham. Recorded at Acast London and Anniki’s house. Thank you to Ayoub Hachoumi at Acast, and to all our amazing listeners!Follow Hollie on Instagram @holliepoetryFollow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollectiveWe would also love it if you could review and rate our show on iTunes or wherever you are listening, as it helps people to find us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do women have such rubbish words to describe their sex drive, rude bits and nice things that can be done to us? We talk to poet Hollie McNish about why sexy words are often super-cringe and what we can do about it (Oxford English Dictionary, are you listening?). We also talk about the orgasm gap, how only 20% of women can orgasm via intercourse alone, and how to have a coregasm (it’s a real thing, ask Hollie and Lisa!). We leave you over the festive break with a test to write a sexy poem (or limerick!) for us. Co-hosted by Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams. Produced by Alex Graham. Recorded at Acast London and Anniki’s house. Thank you to Ayoub Hachoumi at Acast, and to all our amazing listeners!Follow Hollie on Instagram @holliepoetryFollow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollectiveWe would also love it if you could review and rate our show on iTunes or wherever you are listening, as it helps people to find us. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's the Moist Wonderful Time of the Year

What the hell is the pelvic floor and why is it important? Cherry, Anniki and Lisa get squeezing, and talk to the women who are campaigning for better awareness of that core area. They once used the hashtag #PelvicPawPatrol as a joke but Lisa runs with it and makes it official. The trio review pelvic floor exerciser the Elvie, and we find out what gets our listeners in the mood for sex. •See thehotbedcollective.com for more information on pelvic floor dysfunction and exercises* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the hell is the pelvic floor and why is it important? Cherry, Anniki and Lisa get squeezing, and talk to the women who are campaigning for better awareness of that core area. They once used the hashtag #PelvicPawPatrol as a joke but Lisa runs with it and makes it official. The trio review pelvic floor exerciser the Elvie, and we find out what gets our listeners in the mood for sex. •See <a href="http://thehotbedcollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehotbedcollective.com</a> for more information on pelvic floor dysfunction and exercises* Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Pelvic Paw Patrol (How to get in the mood, pelvic floor health, Elvie review)

In this the finale episode in the series, ‘The Hotbed’ trio are reunited: with Lisa, Anniki andCherry taking on Camp Bestival in a special LIVE podcast also starring Carrie Anne AKA@mre.soeur and Kate from @lesbemums. They discuss why relationships are so hard afterkids, how communication can be reduced to who defrosted what for dinner and theimportance of talking about the ‘emotional load’ and finding ways to divvy up tasks. Theshow needed to be more child-friendly than usual (Camp Bestival is a family festival) sothere are some interesting euphemisms along the way.We hope you enjoyed this season and we’ll be back soon with more chat, more laughs andmore tips on how to stay sexy and sane.Resources:Buy The Hotbed book ‘More Orgasms Please’ hereCouples counselling information can be found hereAnd the waiting list for tickets to Camp Bestival 2020 can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this the finale episode in the series, ‘The Hotbed’ trio are reunited: with Lisa, Anniki andCherry taking on Camp Bestival in a special LIVE podcast also starring Carrie Anne AKA@mre.soeur and Kate from @lesbemums. They discuss why relationships are so hard afterkids, how communication can be reduced to who defrosted what for dinner and theimportance of talking about the ‘emotional load’ and finding ways to divvy up tasks. Theshow needed to be more child-friendly than usual (Camp Bestival is a family festival) sothere are some interesting euphemisms along the way.We hope you enjoyed this season and we’ll be back soon with more chat, more laughs andmore tips on how to stay sexy and sane.Resources:Buy The Hotbed book ‘More Orgasms Please’ <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J27BR6M/ref=dp-kindle- redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Couples counselling information can be found <a href=" https://www.relate.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>And the waiting list for tickets to Camp Bestival 2020 can be found <a href="https://www.festicket.com/festivals/camp-bestival/2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Hotbed Season Finale LIVE from Camp Bestival

We have a juicy chat with sex educator, YouTuber and all-round good egg Hannah Witton about hormones, sex education and masturbation, in which we reveal orgasm tips, what we’d wished our parents has taught us about sex, and why talking about sex is important work. Hannah’s book The Hormone Diaries is out now, as is our book More Orgasms Please: Why Female Pleasure Matters. Produced by Alex Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a juicy chat with sex educator, YouTuber and all-round good egg Hannah Witton about hormones, sex education and masturbation, in which we reveal orgasm tips, what we’d wished our parents has taught us about sex, and why talking about sex is important work. Hannah’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hormone-Diaries-Bloody-Truth-Periods/dp/1526361469/ref=asc_df_1526361469/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=207978444604&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=9423685519185883739&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1006886&amp;hvtargid=pla-766583579883&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hormone Diaries</a> is out now, as is our book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Orgasms-Please-Pleasure-Matters/dp/1529110041/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=more+orgasms+please&amp;qid=1563312206&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Orgasms Please: Why Female Pleasure Matters</a>. Produced by Alex Graham. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How are your hormones?

In this weeks episode The Hotbed Collective talk all about writing and sex. What makes a good sex scene in a book? What words turn us on? What descriptions make us cringe? We re-visit classics by Jackie Collins, Jilly Cooper and also discuss ‘50 Shades of Grey,’ with our guest - writer Tetyana Denford. There’s also an interview with author Clover Stroud (‘The Wild Other’). Recorded at Acast. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Studio support by Ayoub. Useful links: https://literaryreview.co.uk/bad-sex-in-fiction-awardhttp://hystericalliterature.com/fettehttp://www.cloverstroud.com Follow Tetyana on IG @tetyanawrites Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode The Hotbed Collective talk all about writing and sex. What makes a good sex scene in a book? What words turn us on? What descriptions make us cringe? We re-visit classics by Jackie Collins, Jilly Cooper and also discuss ‘50 Shades of Grey,’ with our guest - writer Tetyana Denford. There’s also an interview with author Clover Stroud (‘The Wild Other’). Recorded at Acast. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Studio support by Ayoub.  Useful links: <a href="https://literaryreview.co.uk/bad-sex-in-fiction-award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://literaryreview.co.uk/bad-sex-in-fiction-award</a><a href="http://hystericalliterature.com/fette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hystericalliterature.com/fette</a><a href="http://www.cloverstroud.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cloverstroud.com</a> Follow Tetyana on IG @tetyanawrites Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Let’s Write About Sex Baby

Lisa Smosarski

In this week's episode The Hotbed talk frankly about what they’ve been up to since season 4ended (for a start they’ve got a BOOK coming out called ‘More Orgasms Please,’). They alsodiscuss Love Island, and what their favourite sexual position is (as an ode to Moremagazine’s 'Position of The Fortnight') . Anniki interviews the lovely Lisa Smosarski, Stylistmagazine editor and they talk about sex, relationships and how on earth you edit amagazine, have 3 kids, a husband and have your fingernails still intact! Recorded atAcast Studios. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham.Useful links:To order The Hotbed’s fabulous new book released July 4th 2019 click hereFor The School of Life video about sex-starved relationships:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSs2dXDf1ZsPlease subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback tothehotbedcollective@gmail.comYou can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode The Hotbed talk frankly about what they’ve been up to since season 4ended (for a start they’ve got a BOOK coming out called ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Orgasms-Please-Pleasure-%20Matters/dp/1529110041/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=more+orgasms+please&amp;qid=1561978157&amp;%20s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Orgasms Please</a>,’). They alsodiscuss Love Island, and what their favourite sexual position is (as an ode to Moremagazine’s 'Position of The Fortnight') . Anniki interviews the lovely Lisa Smosarski, Stylistmagazine editor and they talk about sex, relationships and how on earth you edit amagazine, have 3 kids, a husband and have your fingernails still intact! Recorded atAcast Studios. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham.Useful links:To order The Hotbed’s fabulous new book released July 4th 2019 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Orgasms-Please-Pleasure-%20Matters/dp/1529110041/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=more+orgasms+please&amp;qid=1561978157&amp;%20s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>For The School of Life video about sex-starved relationships:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSs2dXDf1Zs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSs2dXDf1Zs</a>Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback tothehotbedcollective@gmail.comYou can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Position of the Fortnight with Lisa Smosarski

Clemmie Hooper

The Hotbed Collective kicks off the fourth series of the Hotbed podcast by talking to midwife and Instagram star Clemmie Hooper, aka Mother of Daughters. We interview her about the wonderful world of vulvas, body knowledge, post-birth recovery and how Clemmie herself manages to get her leg over despite having four kids in the house. Anniki is particularly interested in the topic as she’s just had a baby herself, and she talks through what’s made her bits a bit better. Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Studio support by Will Fitzpatrick and Clare Lynch. Follow Clemmie on Instagram - @mother_of_daughtersFollow the Hotbed Collective on Instagram - @thehotbedcollectiveUseful links if you've just had a baby:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/services-support-for-parents/https://gasandairblog.comSarah Wolujewicz, women's health physio at The Havelock Clinichttps://hoop.co.uk/london/baby-toddler-groups/http://www.pandasfoundation.org.ukhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/#.XI5VXxicbUo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hotbed Collective kicks off the fourth series of the Hotbed podcast by talking to midwife and Instagram star Clemmie Hooper, aka Mother of Daughters. We interview her about the wonderful world of vulvas, body knowledge, post-birth recovery and how Clemmie herself manages to get her leg over despite having four kids in the house. Anniki is particularly interested in the topic as she’s just had a baby herself, and she talks through what’s made her bits a bit better. Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Studio support by Will Fitzpatrick and Clare Lynch. Follow Clemmie on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mother_of_daughters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mother_of_daughters</a>Follow the Hotbed Collective on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehotbedcollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehotbedcollective</a> Useful links if you've just had a baby:<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/services-support-for-parents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/services-support-for-parents/</a><a href="https://gasandairblog.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gasandairblog.com</a><a href="https://thehavelockclinic.com/meet-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Wolujewicz, women's health physio at The Havelock Clinic</a><a href="https://hoop.co.uk/london/baby-toddler-groups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hoop.co.uk/london/baby-toddler-groups/</a><a href="http://www.pandasfoundation.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pandasfoundation.org.uk</a><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/#.XI5VXxicbUo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/#.XI5VXxicbUo</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Help, my vulva is broken! With Clemmie Hooper

Shona Vertue

Cherry Healey talks to ‘the fit feminist’ Shona Vertue about the many reasons to be fit and strong (none of whichare to look a certain way), they talk about Cherry has been doing her pelvic floor squeezes all wrong until now,and Shona answers some listeners’ questions about diastasis recti and getting into fitness at an older age. In thestudio, Lisa Williams talk about the Nike mannequin, body positivity and Lisa reviews Wuka period pants.Recorded at Acast. Produced by Alex Graham and Lisa Williams. Thanks to the two people who have reviewedour book on Amazon. Yeah two people. If anyone wants to be a mate and leave us a review we will thank you innext week’s show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Healey talks to ‘the fit feminist’ Shona Vertue about the many reasons to be fit and strong (none of whichare to look a certain way), they talk about Cherry has been doing her pelvic floor squeezes all wrong until now,and Shona answers some listeners’ questions about diastasis recti and getting into fitness at an older age. In thestudio, Lisa Williams talk about the Nike mannequin, body positivity and Lisa reviews Wuka period pants.Recorded at Acast. Produced by Alex Graham and Lisa Williams. Thanks to the two people who have reviewed<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Orgasms-Please-Pleasure-Matters/dp/1529110041/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our book on Amazon</a>. Yeah two people. If anyone wants to be a mate and leave us a review we will thank you innext week’s show notes. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Fit Feminist, with Shona Vertue

Women are watching increasing amounts of porn, but is it doing us any good? Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Cherry Healey discuss the ins and outs – ooh er! – and report back from their ventures into feminist porn. What is it? How is it different? And can it give you the horn? In a segment from their live stage show, they review Yes Organics lube and moisturiser range. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams.With thanks to baby Joe, who snorts his way throughout the first half – sorry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are watching increasing amounts of porn, but is it doing us any good? Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Cherry Healey discuss the ins and outs – ooh er! – and report back from their ventures into feminist porn. What is it? How is it different? And can it give you the horn? In a segment from their live stage show, they review Yes Organics lube and moisturiser range. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams.With thanks to baby Joe, who snorts his way throughout the first half – sorry! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Can Feminist Porn Give You The Horn?

Sali Hughes

When you’re in a relationship, how long between shags is too long? Anniki Sommerville discusses sex droughts and the ‘maintenance shag’ with beauty journalist Sali Hughes. They offer up tips on how to make sex a fun and easy part of living together, why it’s unfair to decide that you’re just not going to have sex with your partner any more, and what to do when you’re living through a sex drought. Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by Alex Graham. Thanks to Acast, and to our episode sponsor Mooncup.To read Sali Hughes's article about the Maintenance Shag, click here.To find out more about the Mooncup, click here, and you can use the code 'MooncupHotbed' to get 10% off until 20/12/18To fill out our survey about female sexual pleasure, click here.To donate items to Sali Hughes's Beauty Banks (which help fight hygiene poverty), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you’re in a relationship, how long between shags is too long? Anniki Sommerville discusses sex droughts and the ‘maintenance shag’ with beauty journalist Sali Hughes. They offer up tips on how to make sex a fun and easy part of living together, why it’s unfair to decide that you’re just not going to have sex with your partner any more, and what to do when you’re living through a sex drought. Recorded at Soho Studios. Produced by Alex Graham. Thanks to Acast, and to our episode sponsor Mooncup.To read Sali Hughes's article about the Maintenance Shag, <a href="http://bit.ly/2Bo4QRP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.To find out more about the Mooncup, <a href="http://bit.ly/2PIda7u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, and you can use the code 'MooncupHotbed' to get 10% off until 20/12/18To fill out our survey about female sexual pleasure, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7W83L0KhLCUcJkkVOkRc9RHWbi3RiXdGLaqT8u_VA352llA/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.To donate items to Sali Hughes's Beauty Banks (which help fight hygiene poverty), <a href="http://bit.ly/2DzoVpu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Maintenance Shag, with Sali Hughes

Why do so many women feel so crap about their bodies, and how does this affect them in the bedroom and beyond? Cherry Healey, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams discuss the issue, taking in the dangers of female objectification and the joys of dry-humping along the way.Anniki talks to life coach Mary Meadows about how to be more body-confident and assertive in the bedroom, Lisa poses nude at the Women of the World Festival, and the trio review two different types of vibrator at their live show; although they don’t actually try the vibrators at the live show, as thatwould be weird. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams. With thanks to Sophie Herdman and Elizabeth Adetula. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do so many women feel so crap about their bodies, and how does this affect them in the bedroom and beyond? Cherry Healey, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams discuss the issue, taking in the dangers of female objectification and the joys of dry-humping along the way.Anniki talks to life coach Mary Meadows about how to be more body-confident and assertive in the bedroom, Lisa poses nude at the Women of the World Festival, and the trio review two different types of vibrator at their live show; although they don’t actually try the vibrators at the live show, as thatwould be weird. Produced by Shola Aleje, directed by Lisa Williams. With thanks to Sophie Herdman and Elizabeth Adetula. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Just Look at the State of Me

In our first episode in the new series, Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville focus on the pressing issue of confidence and how to have more presence and VA VA VOOM in your life. This might be when attending an intimidating event, getting ready for a speakingopportunity, or broaching a difficult conversation with your other half about your own desires (versus ‘making do’). We also interview the fab author, stand-up comedian and broadcaster Viv Groskop about her new book ‘Owning the Room: The Art of Brilliant Speaking,’ and get some tips on how to fake confidence, deal with anxiety and channel the powerful women who inspire us. Ready to try a power pose?Links and resources: Viv’s book ‘Own The Room: Women and The Art of Public Speaking’  Amy Cuddy Ted Talk- 'Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are'   Oprah Winfrey receives Cecil B. de Mille award at 2018 Golden Globes speechAdam Buxton talks to Louis TherouxCall Your Girlfriend podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode in the new series, Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville focus on the pressing issue of confidence and how to have more presence and VA VA VOOM in your life. This might be when attending an intimidating event, getting ready for a speakingopportunity, or broaching a difficult conversation with your other half about your own desires (versus ‘making do’). We also interview the fab author, stand-up comedian and broadcaster Viv Groskop about her new book ‘Owning the Room: The Art of Brilliant Speaking,’ and get some tips on how to fake confidence, deal with anxiety and channel the powerful women who inspire us. Ready to try a power pose?Links and resources: Viv’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CGLRFLT/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Own The Room: Women and The Art of Public Speaking’</a> Amy Cuddy Ted Talk- <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are' </a> Oprah Winfrey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN5HV79_8B8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">receives Cecil B. de Mille award at 2018 Golden Globes speech</a><a href="http://adam-buxton.co.uk/news/podcast-ep49-%E2%80%93-louis-theroux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Buxton talks to Louis Theroux</a><a href="https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Call Your Girlfriend podcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Confidence is a Preference...

This week, we are joined by body positivity campaigner Megan Jayne Crabbe, otherwise known as Instagram phenomenon @BodyPosiPanda (she has a million followers, and there’s a good reason for this!). She tells us how ditching diet culture for good has meant amazing things for her body confidence, relationship and sex life. Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams also talk about Nineties phone culture (do you remember Call Waiting and the game Dream Phone?), positive ageing accounts, and why we don’t want people to tell us we’ve lost weight.To buy Megan's book Body Positive Power, click hereTo buy the 90s board game Dream Phone at an extortionate amount, click hereTo follow Laura Thomas PHD on Instagram, click hereTo follow Style Me Sunday (Natalie Lee) on Instagram, click hereTo follow us, the Hotbed Collective, on Instagram, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are joined by body positivity campaigner Megan Jayne Crabbe, otherwise known as Instagram phenomenon @BodyPosiPanda (she has a million followers, and there’s a good reason for this!). She tells us how ditching diet culture for good has meant amazing things for her body confidence, relationship and sex life. Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams also talk about Nineties phone culture (do you remember Call Waiting and the game Dream Phone?), positive ageing accounts, and why we don’t want people to tell us we’ve lost weight.To buy Megan's book Body Positive Power, <a href="https://amzn.to/2DMzJRm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>To buy the 90s board game Dream Phone at an extortionate amount, <a href="https://amzn.to/2r7icMh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>To follow Laura Thomas PHD on Instagram, <a href="http://bit.ly/2FLupjU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>To follow Style Me Sunday (Natalie Lee) on Instagram, <a href="http://bit.ly/2E2fqjA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>To follow us, the Hotbed Collective, on Instagram, <a href="http://bit.ly/2DN60HW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ditch the Diet, with @BodyPosiPanda

Pregnancy sex, birth injury and being a MILF: all in a day’s work for the Hotbed Collective, this week made up of Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and guest host Remi Sade. They also work out all the things they don’t feel guilty about, and talk to The No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan author Rebecca Schiller about how women can empower themselves for pregnancy and birth, and what to do if their birth has knocked the confidence out of them. Recorded at Acast. Produced by Lisa Williams and Alex Graham. Studio support by Ayoub and Joel at Acast. Special thanks to Cherry Healey.Articles we talk about during the show:Sex in pregnancy (via NHS)Video: Sex during pregnancy (via NHS)Make Birth Better (birth trauma resources)This is Remi's blog Books, Baby and BackThis is the Birthrights websiteAnd this is where you can buy Your No Guilt Pregnancy PlanPlease subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.comYou can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pregnancy sex, birth injury and being a MILF: all in a day’s work for <a href="https://www.thehotbedcollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Hotbed Collective</a>, this week made up of Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and guest host Remi Sade. They also work out all the things they don’t feel guilty about, and talk to The No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan author Rebecca Schiller about how women can empower themselves for pregnancy and birth, and what to do if their birth has knocked the confidence out of them. Recorded at Acast. Produced by Lisa Williams and Alex Graham. Studio support by Ayoub and Joel at Acast. Special thanks to Cherry Healey.Articles we talk about during the show: <ol><li><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/sex-in-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex in pregnancy</a> (via NHS)</li><li><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/sex-in-pregnancy/#video-sex-during-pregnancy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video: Sex during pregnancy</a> (via NHS)</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2L7yEEB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Birth Better</a> (birth trauma resources)</li></ol> This is Remi's blog <a href="https://booksbabyandback.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books, Baby and Back</a>This is <a href="http://bit.ly/2KVuliX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Birthrights website</a>And this is where you can buy <a href="https://amzn.to/2L2NHPJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan</a>Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.comYou can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Most Exhilarating Sex of My Life

*WARNING: DUE TO A STUDIO BLIP, SOUND QUALITY ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT GOOD* How can yoga help us have better orgasms? Is there a quick way of doing tantric sex? And will a crystal dildo be the sex toy Anniki Sommerville finally bothers to try? The Hotbed Collective answer these questions and more, in this special episode on sex and mysticism. Lisa Williams and Anniki are joined by mum blogger and designer Kerri Northcott (@life_with,ivycoco) who reveals her favourite way to ‘destress’ during the working day, they review sex toys made by the Glass Dildo, and there’s also an interview with yoga therapist and author Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, who guides us through some yoni-boosting exercises.Recorded at Soho Radio. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham.Useful links: The Glass DildoUma Dinsmore-TuliUma’s book: Yoni Shakti: A Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra Free yoga nidra downloadsVagina: A New Biography by Naomi Woolf Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective and see our website here. https://www.thehotbedcollective.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*WARNING: DUE TO A STUDIO BLIP, SOUND QUALITY ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT GOOD* How can yoga help us have better orgasms? Is there a quick way of doing tantric sex? And will a crystal dildo be the sex toy Anniki Sommerville finally bothers to try? The Hotbed Collective answer these questions and more, in this special episode on sex and mysticism. Lisa Williams and Anniki are joined by mum blogger and designer Kerri Northcott (@life_with,ivycoco) who reveals her favourite way to ‘destress’ during the working day, they review sex toys made by the Glass Dildo, and there’s also an interview with yoga therapist and author Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, who guides us through some yoni-boosting exercises.Recorded at Soho Radio. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Useful links: <a href="http://bit.ly/2LfXyAV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Glass Dildo</a><a href="http://www.wombyoga.org/about-uma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uma Dinsmore-Tuli</a>Uma’s book: <a href=" https://amzn.to/2BwEoYd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yoni Shakti: A Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra </a><a href="http://bit.ly/2wfZJz1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free yoga nidra downloads</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2MDgXAG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vagina: A New Biography by Naomi Woolf</a> Please subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective and see our website here. <a href="https://www.thehotbedcollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thehotbedcollective.com/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Yoni Live Once

How do you stay in love with your other half when you kind of hate them a little bit? And how do you keep up the orgasm count when you spend more time sorting the recycling than snogging on the sofa? Cherry Healey, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams debate the ‘seven year itch’ and work out what causes stress in their relationships and what they can do about it. Lisa interviews Relate ambassador and relationship expert Anjula Mutanda who offers some extremely wise advice and, because it’s not all doom and gloom, the trio also review vibrator/love balls hybrid the Elara. Recorded at Cherry’s house and Cuckooz Nest co-working space. Produced by Lisa Williams and Alex Graham.Links to what we talked about:The Elara by Sent to ThrillYES Organics lubricantSliquid lubricantClover Stroud’s book The Wild OtherBrigid Schulte’s book OverwhelmedDr Karen Gurney at the Havelock ClinicJancee Dunn’s book How Not To Hate Your Husband After KidsAnjula Mutanda’s book How To Do RelationshipsRelateYou can follow Anjula Mutanda on Twitter @therealanjulamPlease subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you stay in love with your other half when you kind of hate them a little bit? And how do you keep up the orgasm count when you spend more time sorting the recycling than snogging on the sofa? Cherry Healey, Anniki Sommerville and Lisa Williams debate the ‘seven year itch’ and work out what causes stress in their relationships and what they can do about it. Lisa interviews Relate ambassador and relationship expert Anjula Mutanda who offers some extremely wise advice and, because it’s not all doom and gloom, the trio also review vibrator/love balls hybrid the Elara. Recorded at Cherry’s house and Cuckooz Nest co-working space. Produced by Lisa Williams and Alex Graham.Links to what we talked about:<a href="http://bit.ly/2uPhaGK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Elara by Sent to Thrill</a><a href="http://bit.ly/2LL8EiJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YES Organics lubricant</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2mFcKxG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sliquid lubricant</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2mFAFgw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clover Stroud’s book The Wild Other</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2uNvGyV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brigid Schulte’s book Overwhelmed</a><a href="http://bit.ly/2LMBmj6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Karen Gurney at the Havelock Clinic</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2JRpIBy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jancee Dunn’s book How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2mLOv1b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anjula Mutanda’s book How To Do Relationships</a><a href="http://bit.ly/2JTlU2P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relate</a>You can follow Anjula Mutanda on Twitter @therealanjulamPlease subscribe, rate and review our show if you like it, and send any feedback to thehotbedcollective@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thehotbedcollective Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I Hate You So Much Right Now

Our lives are getting increasingly stressful and the overwhelm is real, so how do we carve out time for self-love and what does it look like? For this special live episode, recorded at White City House, we explore self-love in all its forms. Co-hosts Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville haven’t had much time for self-love recently, hear about their paltry efforts. Dr Karen Gurney answers the question, ‘If you don’t love yourself, can you love anyone else?’, Nadia Deem advocates masturbation as self-love and offers up some tips, Deborah James (AKA Bowel Babe) talks about why it’s important to her to stay glam during treatment for cancer, and Kath from Mooncup (which sponsored the 3rd series of the Hotbed) reveals how businesses can encourage their employees to look after themselves. Headlining the evening is comedian Karen Hobbs, who somehow finds lols in her experience of cervical cancer. With huge thanks to Anna Butterworth of Ultra Violet agency for organising the night’s amazing self-love marketplace and brilliant raffle in aid of the Eve Appeal, the only charity which focuses on prevention of the five gynaecological cancers. Produced by Shola Aleje, Alex Graham and Lisa Williams. Thanks also to Pop Shop London for the balloons, to White City House for hosting the event, and to all the fierce, feminist brands who took part in the marketplace.To donate to the Eve Appeal or to find out about the signs and symptoms of the five gynae cancers, click here.To pre-order The Hotbed Collective’s book More Orgasms Please, click here.To sign up to Nadia’s Appointment A.M mailing list, click here.Follow the line-up on Instagram here:The Hotbed CollectiveAppointment A.MDr Karen GurneyMooncupDeborah JamesKaren HobbsThe Eve AppealThank you for listening to the Hotbed podcast. If you liked the podcast, please leave us a (5-star!) review in iTunes, or drop us a line with any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our lives are getting increasingly stressful and the overwhelm is real, so how do we carve out time for self-love and what does it look like? For this special live episode, recorded at White City House, we explore self-love in all its forms. Co-hosts Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville haven’t had much time for self-love recently, hear about their paltry efforts. Dr Karen Gurney answers the question, ‘If you don’t love yourself, can you love anyone else?’, Nadia Deem advocates masturbation as self-love and offers up some tips, Deborah James (AKA Bowel Babe) talks about why it’s important to her to stay glam during treatment for cancer, and Kath from Mooncup (which sponsored the 3rd series of the Hotbed) reveals how businesses can encourage their employees to look after themselves. Headlining the evening is comedian Karen Hobbs, who somehow finds lols in her experience of cervical cancer. With huge thanks to Anna Butterworth of Ultra Violet agency for organising the night’s amazing self-love marketplace and brilliant raffle in aid of the Eve Appeal, the only charity which focuses on prevention of the five gynaecological cancers. Produced by Shola Aleje, Alex Graham and Lisa Williams. Thanks also to Pop Shop London for the balloons, to White City House for hosting the event, and to all the fierce, feminist brands who took part in the marketplace.To donate to the Eve Appeal or to find out about the signs and symptoms of the five gynae cancers, <a href="https://eveappeal.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.To pre-order The Hotbed Collective’s book More Orgasms Please, <a href="https://amzn.to/2JH3tDE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.To sign up to Nadia’s Appointment A.M mailing list, <a href="https://www.amappointment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.Follow the line-up on Instagram here:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehotbedcollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hotbed Collective</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/appointment.am/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Appointment A.M</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Karen Gurney</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mooncup</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowelbabe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deborah James</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/karen_hobbs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Hobbs</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eveappeal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eve Appeal</a>Thank you for listening to the Hotbed podcast. If you liked the podcast, please leave us a (5-star!) review in iTunes, or drop us a line with any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I Wanna Know What Self-Love Is

Rebecca Humphries

Rebecca Humphries hit the headlines when her then-partner Seann Walsh was papped snogging his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones. Rather than sell her story, she released a powerful statement on Twitter, reframing herself not as a victim, but as a woman strong enough to leave - taking the cat with her. She talks to Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville about her life since, why she’s actually pleased it happened so publicly, and how she’s coped in the aftermath. We then speak to the Hotbed’s resident clinical psychologist and psychosexologist Dr Karen Gurney about cheating more broadly, how someone can rebuild trust in others after being cheated on, and how couples who choose to stay together can get things back on track. Produced by Alex Graham. Thanks to Ayoub Hachoumi at Acast.  To see Rebecca Humphries’s new beauty blog, click here  To read Anniki Sommerville’s piece on virtue signalling and Instagram campaigns, click hereTo follow the Hotbed Collective on Instagram, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Humphries hit the headlines when her then-partner Seann Walsh was papped snogging his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones. Rather than sell her story, she released a powerful statement on Twitter, reframing herself not as a victim, but as a woman strong enough to leave - taking the cat with her. She talks to Lisa Williams and Anniki Sommerville about her life since, why she’s actually pleased it happened so publicly, and how she’s coped in the aftermath. We then speak to the Hotbed’s resident clinical psychologist and psychosexologist Dr Karen Gurney about cheating more broadly, how someone can rebuild trust in others after being cheated on, and how couples who choose to stay together can get things back on track. Produced by Alex Graham. Thanks to Ayoub Hachoumi at Acast.  To see Rebecca Humphries’s new beauty blog, <a href="https://www.thetrowel.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a> To read Anniki Sommerville’s piece on virtue signalling and Instagram campaigns, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpWW7p9Hk32/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>To follow the Hotbed Collective on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehotbedcollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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