https://www.bonappetit.com/story/calming-election-anxietyhttps://drsarahallen.com/7-ways-to-calm/https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniquesTranscript: https://www.chronicsex.org/2020/11/election-reminders

Tony Robinson and how white folx can do better

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 52m

All links and a rough transcript are up at https://spookysconnie.podbean.com/e/s2e3-tony-robinson/

Podcast & Life Update

Aug 26th, 2019 13m 36s

I'm baaaackkk! Well, almost. Here's a little update on what my life has been like lately.Transcript at https://www.chronicsex.org/2019/08/podcast-back-soon

S3E2: Dr. Ginevra Liptan

Apr 1st, 2019 1h 7m

In this episode, I speak with author, doctor, and fibro friend Dr. Ginevra Liptan. Together, we talk about the pain of fibro, pain management, Frida Kahlo, and how to get Lady Gaga to fund an institute or organization to study fibro - #GagaForF

S3E1: Dr. Lee Phillips

Mar 2nd, 2019 1h 5m

Yesterday, I spoke with Dr. Lee Phillips. He's a licensed social worker and sex therapist currently working on a book called 'Sex and Love When You Are Sick' (which I am SO EXCITED ABOUT).You can keep up with Dr. Phillips below:Site: www.drl

S2E14 Mari of Sick Sad World

Oct 18th, 2018 1h 7m

Today, I'm talking with Mari. They are a writer, podcaster, and model living in Toronto. We talk about their spooky podcast, Sick Sad World, and how it got started. Like all great conversations, we touch on languages, colonialism, bullying, and

S2E13: Galia of Cerebral Sexuality

Oct 4th, 2018 57m 31s

Today, I'm talking with Galia - a sexual behaviorist and communication coach.Cerebral Sexuality: https://cerebral-sexuality.com/Follow Galia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexCerebralSexual Behaviorism and Consent with Intellectual Disabil

S2E12: The Problem With Woodhull and Tantus

Sep 20th, 2018 1h 11m

*TW discussion of sterilization, and mentions of rape and incest*Today, I’m rambling about the Woodhull Foundation and Tantus – and how they’ve messed up big time. PS the sound gets crappy. I'm not sure why, but I'm going to look at a new m

S2E11: Amy of Coffee And Kink

Sep 6th, 2018 1h 12m

Today, I’m joined by my friend Amy. She writes at coffeeandkink.me. You can find her cute merch at http://coffeeandkink.me/merchandise-shop/ and her Patreon at patreon.com/coffeeandkink. Please check below for other links to check out on her si

S2E10: Freddie Mercury, HIV/AIDS, and the Straightwashing of Queer Icons

May 17th, 2018 1h 17m

The trailer for the new Freddie Mercury biopic came out and I'm pissed - there's no mention of his HIV/AIDS or his queerness. Let's talk more about Freddie's REAL life and how it weaves into the HIV/AIDS crisis. (TW death, queer erasure, queerm

S2E9: It's Arthritis Awareness Month!

May 3rd, 2018 1h 17m

TW: Medications, death, grieving, and I cry for like ten minutes. Yay?I’ve talked a lot about arthritis. For nearly the last decade, it’s the bulk of the work I’ve done. On my other site, notstandingstillsdisease.com, I’ve worked on not only

S2E8: O.School, SESTA-FOSTA, and So Much More

Apr 19th, 2018 1h 10m

Content note for mentions of suicide, sexual violence First, I discuss O.School and why a lot of us are leaving it or were forced out - they don't actually support sex workers.On that same note, some terrible bills have recently been signed

S2E8: O.School, SESTA-FOSTA, and So Much More

Apr 19th, 2018 1h 10m

S2E7: Don't Light It Up Blue

Apr 2nd, 2018 46m 20s

This week, I'm talking about why Autism $peaks is shit and who you should support instead. Don't forget to enter the SYLK lube giveaway! https://www.chronicsex.org/2018/03/enter-sylk-giveaway/Links from the epi:#HowToPissOffDisabled People

S2E7: Don't Light It Up Blue

Apr 2nd, 2018 46m 20s

S2E6: Isabelle and Uterus Owner's Pain

Mar 22nd, 2018 1h 23m

Endometriosis is an incredibly painful condition where the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It's vastly underdiagnosed, undertreated, and assumed to just be 'bad' period pain. This can cause excessive bleeding, pain with bathroomi

S2E5: Upcoming Events

Mar 6th, 2018 18m 22s

Super short epi this week, complete with my sister calling me at the end and my midi My Little Pony ringtone :D Are you in Toronto? Come hang out with me this Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, at Good For Her! Make sure to check out https://www.fac

S2E4: The ADA and HR 620

Feb 20th, 2018 1h

This week, we're talking a very brief history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the fucking HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. Lots of cursing. Much anger. Very wow. Show notes and a rough transcript can be found at

S2E3: My #MeToo Story

Feb 8th, 2018 1h 2m

TW: abuse, sexual harassment, consent violations, #MeTooThis week, I share my #MeToo story - and how it involves patient communities, a world-renowned university, and some bullshit.Links to support the Clexacon crew (but hurry - the shirt s

Passion by Kait with Kait Scalisi

Jan 24th, 2018 1h 4m

Today, I'm talking with my chronically fabulous twin, Kait Scalisi! You can find her at PassionbyKait.com, facebook.com/PassionbyKait, twitter.com/passionbykait, and instagram.com/passionbykait. Make sure to stop by passionbykait.com/speaking-e

S2E1: I'm Back!

Jan 18th, 2018 14m 24s

It's been nearly a year since the podcast disappeared - but I'm back! Come hear about what I've been up to, what I think about the #MeToo movement, and more.

Episode 9 - Lene

Feb 22nd, 2017 1h 18m

This week, I talk with photographer, writer/author, and general badass: Lene Andersen. As you will hear, she is one of the reasons that Chronic Sex started. She is a wonderful advocate, activist, and pal. Keep in mind that this episode was reco

Episode 9 - Lene

Feb 22nd, 2017 1h 18m

Episode 8: Niko

Feb 16th, 2017 1h 12m

Today is the Day Without Immigrants. You can learn more about the movement at: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/16/515555428/a-day-without-immigrants-promises-a-national-strike-thursdayNiko and I talk a lot about empathy. Below

Episode 7 - Elise

Feb 11th, 2017 52m 10s

Chronic Sex is back!This week, I’m speaking with Elise Carr. Elise is a coach, mystic, tantra practitioner, model, writer, speaker, and artist. Her work focuses mainly on sexual and spiritual empowerment, well-being, intimacy, and love. She r