"Shame dies when stories
are told in safe spaces."
Ann Voskamp
Shed the shame. Share the stories
We all have those utterly cringeworthy, mortifying moments in our sexual history. Like the first time I was presented with an erect penis and expected to give a porn-worthy BJ, even though I'd never done it before. Let's just say neither of us had a particularly good time, I made some noises no human should ever make, we quickly moved on to something else and never talked about it again. But I do think about it.
These moments live rent free in our heads, popping up to make us cringe at weird times of day. The hold they have over us is real, partly because we have been taught by society not to talk about sex, and that we don't deserve pleasure. We aren't given a well-rounded, pleasure-focused sex education, and anyone who talks about fun, sexual play is deemed slutty and not worthy.
Let's take back control and own our sexual past. From awkward first times, to bedroom mishaps, these are the stories that shape us and make us shamelessly and unapologetically who we are.
What can you do?
Send me your sexual mishap stories that will be played at the end of the show. Those mostly embarrassing, definitely cringeworthy, sometimes hilarious stories.
You will feel lighter afterwards, and it's likely you are alleviating someone else's embarrassment as they have been in the same position. I will laugh with you, cringe with you and cry with you.
Send me your shame story anonymously below by clicking that button. The more we share, the less we cringe!
Share your shame with me!
Do you have a story for the show? I can't wait to hear it.
You can submit your story by recording right here on the site, or you can send a voice note to: jax@thornyissues.ca
HOUSE RULES
Please do not shame, out, or reveal names of partners or exes without consent. These are your stories. Please stick to your own experiences
Hateful or abusive language will not be tolerated and will not appear on the show
Remember this is a podcast - so consider the sound quality. Find a quiet spot to record so I can hear your story as clearly as possible. If you send in a message you are consenting to have it air on the podcast. Submissions through the site are completely anonymous.
Record your Story here
Use the button below to send your mortifying moments to the show. You will be able to review the recording before submitting it. By sending a recording, you are consenting to air it on the podcast anonymously.