Episodes

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Nov. 8, 2023

Choose Your Own Pleasure Path with Amy Baldwin & April Lambert of Shameless Sex

For the 136th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Amy Baldwin and April Lampert, co-hosts of the Shameless Sex podcast and authors of the new Shameless Sex book. They share how they shed early shame about sex and STI stigma surrounding herpes and learned to center their pleasure and ultimately become sex educators, sex-positive podcasters, and now, debut authors! Plus, they share tips for how you can center your own pleasure and choose your sex and relationship adve...
Guest: Amy Baldwin
135
Nov. 1, 2023

My Favorite Porn Du Jour: LeoLulu

For the 135th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak shares her favorite porn du jour: LeoLulu. Tune in for her glowing review. For more LeoLulu: Follow LeoLulu on Twitter @LeoLulu_XXX Follow LeoLulu on Instagram @leoluluofficial 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, ...
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Oct. 25, 2023

"The Vagina Whisperer" on Orgasms, Endometriosis & Clitorial Misconceptions with Dr. Amir Marashi (Redux)

For the 134th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Amir Marashi, aka "The Vagina Whisperer" (@nycgyno on Instagram), for a fun and informative episode that spans from orgasms to endometriosis and Freud to Fear of Flying. We also discuss misconceptions about the clitoris and how that even affects doctors, different treatment options for post-menopausal women and others who need a boost (including Cliovana and "the love treatment"), his natural lube recommendation fro...
133
Oct. 18, 2023

Fisting 101 + Coming Out, Living with HIV in a Post-PrEP World, Becoming a Sex Worker & Writing "My Love is a Beast" with Alexander Cheves (LGBT History Month Replay)

For the 133rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak revisits a favorite conversation with Alexander Cheves — sex writer, sex worker, sex educator, and author of My Love is a Beast: Confessions — for LGBT History Month. In addition to fisting 101 tips, Alex shares his experiences coming out, living with HIV in a post-PrEP world (vs. in the 80s or even ten years ago), becoming a sex worker, becoming a sex writer, and writing his memoir My Love is a Beast: Confessions. We also di...
132
Oct. 11, 2023

Discovering Your Inner Dominatrix with Colette Pervette of MistressClass

For the 132nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Mistress Colette Pervette, a professional Dominatrix of 19 years. As an Educatrix, Colette teaches the art and practice of FemDom and BDSM to women and couples. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from UC Berkeley, where her research focuses on misconceptions and conceptual change. Through her teaching and writing, she dispels misconceptions about kink, sex work, and alternative sexuality. She guides women and femmes to f...
Oct. 7, 2023

From The Horny Housewife: Questions About Cheating, How Often You're Having Sex & How to Spice Things Up

Today I'm sharing a clip from another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network: a hilarious and oh-so-informative podcast, The Horny Housewife. Your host Jordyn Hakes is raw, unfiltered, and a bit salacious, discussing all things sex, the realities of marriage, and answering YOUR burning questions while always protecting anonymity. Find out more and where to follow Jordyn at thehornyhousewifepodcast.com. Today's clip features two listener questions- listen in to hear how much oral you “should” be p...
131
Oct. 4, 2023

A Scientific Case for Abortion Access: Dr. Diana Greene Foster on the Turnaway Study

For the 131st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Diana Greene Foster, who's responsible for some fascinating and groundbreaking research on abortion and contraceptives. Dr. Foster is a professor at the University of California-San Fransisco, the director of research at ANSIRH, and the author of The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—Or Being Denied—An Abortion. In this episode, we dive into the Turnaway Study — why she s...
130
Sept. 27, 2023

Roxanne Darling on Love & Life Lessons at 70

For the 130th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes artist and writer Roxanne Darling for a special birthday episode. In this episode, Roxanne shares wisdom on love and life from her perspective at 70 years old, including her thoughts on having kids, body positivity, relationships, and self-acceptance. For more from today's guest, Roxanne Darling: Follow Roxanne on Instagram @roxannedarling Follow Roxanne on Twitter @roxannedarling Sign up for Roxanne's newsletter...
129
Sept. 20, 2023

How to Write Erotica with Rachel Kramer Bussel

For the 129th 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/cocopeepsho...
Sept. 13, 2023

Introducing: Erotic Stories "The High-Class Escort"

We’re excited to introduce you to another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network called Erotic Stories. If you’re a fan of erotica and looking for a place to indulge in your wildest fantasies, then you need to listen to Erotic Stories. Each week, Mia will tell you a sensual story in a silky-smooth voice that will surely get you in the mood. Check out more Erotic Stories wherever you get your podcasts. Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/c...
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Sept. 6, 2023

Your Ultimate Breakup Recovery Guide with Amy Chan

For the 128th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Amy Chan, a woman who not only harnessed the healing opportunity in her breakup but turned it into her life's work. Amy Chan is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart. If you've recently been dumped or are struggling to get over a past relationship, this episode is for you! This is the ultimate breakup recovery guide to help you not just survive but th...
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Aug. 30, 2023

Inside the Historic Reopening of Star Garden, Now Officially America's Only Union Strip Club

For the 127th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak takes you inside the historic reopening of Star Garden Topless Dive Bar, now officially America's only union strip club — and only the second club to unionization in the country, period, after strippers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady organized the Exotic Dancers Union in 1997. On Monday, May 15th, lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union and meet with the Actors’ Equity Association acros...
126
Aug. 23, 2023

Wet & Wild Squirting Extravaganza with Two-Time Squirting World Record Holder Lola Jean & Samia Burton of Sexual Essentials

For the 126th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes you to a summer squirt fest with sex educators extraordinaire Lola Jean — the two-time world record holder for volume squirting — and Samia Burton of Sexual Essentials. First, Lola Jean explains her different sexual revolutions, how she discovered she could squirt, how she became a two-time world-record-setting squirter, and the two types of squirters. Then, Samia Burton shares a thrilling primer on squirting and the...
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Aug. 16, 2023

My OnlyFans Anniversary: What I've Learned From Three Years as an OnlyFans Creator (& How Much Money I've Made)

For the 125th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak celebrates her third anniversary on OnlyFans with a reflection on what she's learned from her time on the platform (regarding body image, boundaries, and more), plus marketing tips and an accounting of how much money she's made. For links related to this episode: Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow You can also follow and/or subscribe to Courtney's Playb...
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Aug. 5, 2023

Antonia Crane 2023: On the Lusty Lady Peep Show in San Francisco & Inspiring a New Wave of Unionizing Strippers

For the 124th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes writer and sex worker advocate Antonia Crane. Antonia is the founder of Strippers United (formerly Soldiers of Pole), the author of the sex work memoir Spent, and a current Ph.D. candidate at USC. As you may know from the recent episode with Velveeta of the newly unionized Star Garden strippers in North Hollywood, California, they were hugely inspired by the Lusties of the Lusty Lady in San Francisco. The Lusties wer...
Guest: Antonia Crane
Aug. 2, 2023

From American Sex Podcast: #170 Taboo BDSM Play

This week, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to share a preview of another great podcast from the Pleasure Podcasts network. It's called American Sex, and on a mission to change our dysfunctional relationship with shame & pleasure, hosts Sunny Megatron & Ken Melvoin-Berg tackle taboo topics with lighthearted humor & down-to-earth relatability. This clip is from episode #170, entitled "Taboo BDSM Play." In it, guest Mollena Williams-Haas discusses making sense of our d...
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July 26, 2023

Antonia Crane 2019: On the Founding of Soldiers of Pole (Now Strippers United)

For the 123rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes writer and sex worker advocate Antonia Crane. Antonia is the founder of Strippers United (formerly Soldiers of Pole), the author of the sex work memoir Spent, and a current Ph.D. candidate at USC. We've covered sex worker labor rights a lot on this podcast, and today, I'm sharing a pivotal interview with Antonia Crane from 2019 that helped start it all. As you may know from the recent episode with Velveeta of the new...
Guest: Antonia Crane
July 21, 2023

From The Sluts & Scholars Podcast: Peg the Patriarchy with Luna Matatas

Today I'm sharing a preview of another great podcast from the Pleasure Podcasts network that I think you’ll enjoy. On Sluts and Scholars, therapist and sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger talks with diverse professionals about all things pleasure and sexuality. In this preview, strap in for some strap-on information with sex and pleasure educator Luna Matatas. Nicoletta and Luna talk about pegging, anal play, and why it is so hard to just receive pleasure. Join these slutty scholars as they help to m...
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July 19, 2023

Your Non-Shady Guide to Casual Sex & Stepping Into Your Ethical Slut Era with "Getting It" Author Allison Moon

For the 122nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Allison Moon, sex educator and author of "Girl Sex 101" and "Getting It: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex." In this "Quickie" episode, Allison shares tips for dating and sleeping around without being a (non-gendered) dick about it. This is your non-shady guide to sexual sex and stepping into your ethical slut era while keeping everything above board with your various partners. For more from today...
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July 12, 2023

A Tour Through Wisconsin Sex Clubs, a Nude Farm & Hotel Swinger Takeover with Writer & Kinkster Amanda McNeil (Who Met Her Bestie at a Gangbang!)

For the 121st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes writer and kinkster Amanda McNeil, who gives us a tour through Wisconsin sex clubs, a nude farm, and a hotel swinger takeover... and shares the hilarious story of meeting her best friend as a gang bang. For more from today's guest, Amanda McNeil: Follow Amanda on Twitter @GingerMidwest Follow Amanda on Instagram @texasamanda Subscribe to Amanda's Substack amandamcneil.substack.com/welcome Psst, Courtney has...
Guest: Amanda McNeil
July 1, 2023

Introducing: Double Teamed with Cami & Niki: Missing Kink, Prioritizing Partners & Restructuring FWBs

For some special holiday weekend listening, enjoy this preview of the Double Teamed Podcast, hosted by twins Cami and Niki, who are on a mission to bring awareness to non-monogamy and kink. In this clip, Cami and Niki talk about their recent journeys with kink and power exchanges. Check out the rest of the episode to hear them answering some listener questions centered around prioritizing partners, restructuring FWBs, and letting someone know how you feel. Hope you enjoy! For more from Double...
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June 28, 2023

Open-Minded About Open Relationships with Dedeker, Emily, and Jase of Multiamory, OG Non-Monogamy Podcasters & One-Time Triad

For the 120th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes the long-time co-hosts of the Multiamory podcast, Jase Lindgren, Emily Sotelo Matlack, and Dedeker Winston, to celebrate the publication of their new book, Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships. Today we’re talking about non-monogamy with a triad of podcasting OGs. Jase, Emily, and Dedeker have been podcasting together for nearly a decade… so long that they’ve developed their own relationship tools and co...
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June 26, 2023

Happily Leather After: The Love Story of Two Leather Daddies at the Eagle LA in Silver Lake

For the 119th episode of Private Parts Unknown, first, host Courtney Kocak shares an update on Hot Pod Summer; then, you'll hear the story Courtney reported on Charlie Matula and his husband, Hunter Fox, entitled "Happily leather after at The Eagle in Silver Lake" for KCRW, the local NPR affiliate based in Santa Monica, California. The story originally aired in June 2019 for Pride. Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private...
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June 17, 2023

Praise Kink & Breeding Kink + What's the Difference Between a Kink & a Fetish? with Gigi Engle

For the 118th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Gigi Engle, sex educator, soon-to-be sex therapist, and author of All the F*cking Mistakes: A Guide to Sex, Love, and Life. Today we’re doing a listener-requested episode. I got requests to cover praise kink and breeding kink, and I've been hearing a lot about both of them lately, so I invited Gigi Engle on the show to give us the 411. Gigi’s got bylines at top publications, and she’s really good at breaking this stu...