Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli

This week Jennifer is joined by Shawna Scott, sex educator and owner of Ireland's multi-award-winning, sex-positive online boutique SexSiopa.ie. Together they explore the apps promising better sex, better communication and better relationships. From scheduling intimacy and sharing fantasies to app-controlled sex toys and AI matchmaking, can technology actually help us connect or is it getting in the way? Why are so many people exhausted by dating apps? What exactly is Madonna doing on Grindr? And is scheduling sex really as unsexy as it sounds?
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Have you ever said “yeah, that’s fine” when it absolutely wasn’t fine? This week Jennifer is joined by sex and relationship coach Shannen Barry to unpack people-pleasing in all its forms. From overcommitting and avoiding confrontation to faking orgasms. Why do so many of us prioritise someone else’s comfort over our own needs? And how do we stop? Expect laughs, honesty and a few uncomfortable truths. Sorry.
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Why does dirty talk feel so awkward for so many people, and how can it become a powerful tool for connection? This week Jen is joined by Somatica Institute founders Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel to explore the psychology behind sexy communication, core desires, and bedroom confidence. Together, they discuss how to discover what turns you on, navigate boundaries, and find language that feels authentic rather than scripted. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the birds and the bees chat? Yeah… neither do we. This week Jen is joined by sex educator Olivia Teahan to unpack the weird, funny and deeply awkward ways Irish people learned about sex or more accurately, didn’t. Funny, honest and surprisingly reassuring, this episode is all about learning to relax, communicate better, and enjoy sex without all the baggage because it is supposed to be FUN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porn used to be all about what you see. Now, women are putting the headphones in and letting imagination do the heavy lifting. Jen dives headfirst into the wildly addictive world of audio erotica. From sexy Irish accents and fantasy roleplay, to why millions of women are listening to smut while doing the Tesco shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.