Best Gender Non Conforming Podcasts (2024)

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Eroticizing Trauma, Fear and Jealousy 24:08

3d ago24:08

24:08

Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…

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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax 47:20

10d ago47:20

47:20

Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…

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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max 37:45

17d ago37:45

37:45

Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…

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10 Wicked Hot Ways to Wait Out an STI 29:20

24d ago29:20

29:20

It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…

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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax 35:54

1M ago35:54

35:54

Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …

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BONUS - Dr. Karen Tang 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this bonus episode, Schuyler speaks with Dr. Karen Tang, gynecologist, viral TikToker, and author of the new book, It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) out May 7th. Schuyler and Dr. Tang discuss the ins-and-outs of reproductive healthcare, with particular focus on gender affirmation …

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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…

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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin 44:14

1M ago44:14

44:14

Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…

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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…

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Claiming Your Sexual Power and Pleasure: 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

Roshni is a trauma-informed, embodied sexuality coach who helps women andnon-binary vulva owners connect to their bodies and find their sexualpleasure, power and wildness.She is a Certified Sex, Love and Relationships coach, a Certified FemaleSexuality coach, a Certified Male Sexuality coach and a Certified Jade Eggcoach. She has completed a year-l…

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Light Me Up - Energy and Impact Play - with Hazel Havoc 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…

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Walking Through Fear and Shame to Share Your Truth 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…

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Trailer 4:14

3M ago4:14

4:14

Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives …

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What is good representation? ✶ with Leo Sheng 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

In the last episode of season one of Dear Schuyler, Leo Sheng chats with Schuyler about why representation matters and why good representation is trickier than some might think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schuyler-bailar1/message

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How can sharing our stories help others feel less alone? ✶ with Ryan Cassata 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

Isolation often allows hate to endure, making it crucial to break through such barriers. However, for trans people, recounting one's journey can be a complex experience. That is why Schuyler invited Ryan Cassata on to the show. Together, they explore Ryan's discussions about his gender journey on shows like Larry King Live and The Tyra Banks Show, …

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How can we undo the gender binary? ✶ with Devin-Norelle 58:46

5M ago58:46

58:46

The gender binary, or the idea that there are only two genders, is at the core of so many issues facing transgender people today. However, Schuyler speaks with the host of PBS' Brave Spaces and trans advocate Devin-Norelle about how this false assumption impacts those who may not believe gender plays a significant role in their life, and how radica…

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How do prisons shape society and gender? ✶ with Jaden Janak 52:50

5M ago52:50

52:50

In many ways, the existence of police and prisons may feel natural to many people. However, Schuyler sits down with Professor and Scholar Jaden Janak to discuss how the Prison Industrial Complex we know today is actually a recent invention, and how this system serves those in power. Together they gather insight before Schuyler answers today's main …

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Bodies are Telling: Part Two 16:42

5M ago16:42

16:42

Bodies are Telling is a two part exploration of the often complex relationship between the body and the self, told by Jimanekia Eborn through an intimate, personal reflection of her own journey to self-discovery. What are the psychological effects of growing up in a body that is constantly objectified? How do outside influences and expectations imp…

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Bodies are Telling: Part One 26:14

5M ago26:14

26:14

Bodies are Telling is a two part exploration of the often complex relationship between the body and the self, told by Jimanekia Eborn through an intimate, personal reflection of her own journey to self-discovery. What are the psychological effects of growing up in a body that is constantly objectified? How do outside influences and expectations imp…

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Bodies are Telling: Trailer 1:15

5M ago1:15

1:15

Bodies are Telling is a two-part exploration of the often complex relationship between the body and the self, told by Jimanekia Eborn through an intimate, personal reflection of her own journey to self-discovery. What are the psychological effects of growing up in a body that is constantly objectified? How do outside influences and expectations imp…

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How do parents support their transgender kid? ✶ with Nai and Leo 51:09

5M ago51:09

51:09

Navigating the journey of caring for and supporting a transgender child can be overwhelming, especially for parents unfamiliar with the transgender experience. In this episode, Schuyler invites Nai and Leo, the first parent and child who reached out to him after his 60 Minutes feature aired. They delve into the discussion on how Nai affirmed Leo's …

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Unapologetic Visibility | Episode 45 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

Recording artist and songwriter 2AM Ricky is best known for utilizing his platform to bridge the intersection of LGBTQ advocacy and entertainment. He uplifts marginally perceived communities while building trans awareness, one song and conversation at a time. In 2021, Ricky became the first black transgender male artist to land #1 on any music char…

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Why are there so many anti-trans bills? ✶ with Chase Strangio 58:07

6M ago58:07

58:07

Today, there are over 500 anti-trans bills that have either been passed or introduced throughout the United States. Though transphobia is not new, it is natural to wonder: why now? To address this question, Schuyler speaks with ACLU lawyer and activist Chase Strangio. He discusses why so many states are pushing for these laws, what their real inten…

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How do I manage my relationship with parents that don't understand me? ✶ with Raquel Willis 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

It can be tricky for all of us to maintain a healthy relationship with our parents. But for trans people, this relationship can be even more complicated. To help navigate this complicated connection, Schuyler sits down with author and activist Raquel Willis. She discusses how the dynamic between her and her religious parents morphed over time. Raqu…

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Transcending Real-Life Barriers and Pursuing Your Passion | Episode 44 1:04:33

7M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

“When we break bread with others/strangers, we begin to cross boundaries, which in turn creates a bond that removes ‘Other’ from our lexicon even if momentarily.” - Chef Kuukua Yomekpe Chef Kuukua Yomekpe is a the founder of Asempke Kitchen a catering, pop-up, and Culinary Experience company that specializes in providing great plant-based options t…

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Pleasure 40:07

7M ago40:07

40:07

Pleasure impacts so many areas of our lives, yet there’s so much shame about the things that bring us pleasure. In this episode, Ruby unpacks the act of experiencing pleasure, but also the many things, societal and internal, that get in the way, as well as thinking about how our relationship to pleasure can evolve and change throughout our lives. T…

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Survivors 37:07

8M ago37:07

37:07

TW: This episode contains multiple discussions between survivors. There will be discussion of sexual violence, child abuse and domestic abuse. In this episode, Ruby speaks to two other survivors, Lilly and Andreena, as well as Amy Roch from Galop, a charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. They’ll be unpacking the re…

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Gender Non-conformity 36:06

8M ago36:06

36:06

TW: This episode contains discussion of transphobia In this episode, Ruby is exploring how their own gender feels to them, speaking to her sibling and partner as well as other gender non-confirming and non-binary people about their experiences. She also hears from Meg-John Barker about what gender even is, the ways that we all go on a journey with …

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Pornography 37:47

8M ago37:47

37:47

TW: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault For most of us, our relationship to porn is very secretive - just us and the dim light of our phone screen. Which is interesting given the fact that every single one of us has a relationship to porn - whether we watch it or not. In this episode, Ruby unpacks the realities of making and consumin…

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Non-monogamy 33:46

8M ago33:46

33:46

Non-monogamy isn’t new, and is also just one of the many ways of doing relationships. There’s a cultural curiosity here, but there’s still a whole host of misconceptions and assumptions that people make of the reality of being non-monogamous - in this episode Ruby tackles these head on. From chatting to her nesting partner about their relationship,…

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Sex Education 36:07

8M ago36:07

36:07

Our introductions to sex are so formative. And a lot of us are stumbling around the world trying to make up for lost time and learn the things we should’ve been taught when we were 12. As a sex educator, Ruby has seen this first hand in her years teaching sex ed in classrooms all across the country, training professionals on how to be more informed…

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Kink 31:45

8M ago31:45

31:45

Evidence of kink can be found throughout history. It isn’t new - but portrayals of it can lead to a cultural misunderstanding. With the help of experts and those in the kink community, Ruby explores the different ways kink can look and be practised, as well as the ways that shame and judgement is dealt with and combatted through community. CREDITS:…

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How do we find belonging without conforming? with ✶ Addison Rose Vincent 1:12:31

9M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Schuyler sits down with friend, nonbinary advocate, educator, and influencer, Addison Rose Vincent. In this conversation Schuyler and Addison discuss surviving as a trans person in this world, how many feel that gender nonconformity or trans-expression is a joke and the ongoing narrative of how people are supposed to respond to gender nonconformity…

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Nudity 32:08

9M ago32:08

32:08

Nudity impacts so many areas of our lives - sexual and nonsexual - so it seems only right that we start here. From the moment that we have an understanding of our bodies we’re told about all the things that are wrong with them, and that it’s our responsibility to fix them. Which is exhausting. What would it be like if we were able to start from a p…

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Re-Introducing: In Touch with Ruby Rare 1:15

9M ago1:15

1:15

We're re-releasing In Touch with Ruby Rare. In this documentary series, sex educator Ruby Rare draws on her own personal and professional experience to offer an intimate and playful education around the different ways we connect to our bodies and to each other. Ruby speaks to experts, porn creators and even her parents to explore and understand the…

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How do we bring our authentic selves to sport? ✶ with Erica Sullivan 1:10:05

9M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Schuyler sits down with American swimmer, Erica Sullivan. Sullivan, who won a silver medalist in the 1500-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, opens up about being gay, the loss of her father and how she was able to bring her authentic self to the sport she loves. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pi…

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Must trans athletes choose between their identities and their sport? ✶ with Angel Flores 51:52

9M ago51:52

51:52

Schuyler sits down with Angel Joy Flores, the deadlift Queen, for an in depth conversation about trans athletes and whether or not trans athletes must choose between their sport and their identities. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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How do trans people feel about how we were before? ✶ with Ezra Michel 1:17:23

9M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

Schuyler is joined by musician, actor, model and barber, Ezra Michel. In this conversation the two discuss what growing up was like and what their feelings are now when they look back on their early life. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Herbalism and Spiritual Uses of Plants | Episode 43 1:16:56

9M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Carolyn Jones is a Holistic Health Educator and Chaplain who teaches the art of self-care and practices a ministry of presence. She is licensed by the New York State Chaplain Task Force and serves the community as an herbalist, a certified aromatherapist and reflexologist. In this episode Carolyn shares her insights on the power of deepening our re…

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How can we feel more like ourselves? ✶ with Elle Deran 1:03:06

10M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Schuyler sits down with actor and advocate, Elle Deran. In this conversation they discuss getting closer to our truth and using discomfort as an invitation to learn about ourselves. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schuyler-ba…

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How can we liberate ourselves from gender as hazing? ✶ with KB Brookins 1:28:56

10M ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Schuyler sits down with author, poet and essayist, KB Brookins. In this conversation Brookins reflects on the choices that were made for us before we came into this world, how a forced resilience was created from that and how trying to normalize things that are not normal is a problem. You can check out KB Brookins books and website here. ✶ If you …

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Let's Talk About Sex (Education) 35:12

10M ago35:12

35:12

Debates about what should or shouldn’t be taught in RSE can so often be driven by misinformation, fear-mongering, and political agendas — but at what cost? Who does this benefit, and crucially, who does it harm? Evidence-based research has proven that high-quality sex education can not only protect young people from countless harms, but give them t…

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How do we talk about women's sports - including trans women? ✶ with Lauren Gibbs 1:03:34

10M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Schuyler is joined by 2018 Olympic silver medalist, bobsledder Lauren Gibbs. In this conversation Gibbs talks about the scrutiny women's sports receives, how everyone should have their "Olympic" moment, and much more. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…

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How do teammates support their trans teammates? ✶ with Jack Manchester 1:14:34

10M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Schuyler sits down with former Harvard swimming teammate, Jack Manchester. In this conversation the two touch on Schuyler's introduction to the team. how he was received by teammates as a freshman swimmer and what it takes to be an ally. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice mess…

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Why 'Just Ignore It' is Terrible Advice | Episode 42 15:18

10M ago15:18

15:18

In the face of microaggressions and other stressors, we often encounter the well-meaning yet useless/misguided advice to "just ignore it" or "brush it off." Suppressing emotions can take a heavy toll on our mental and physical well-being. Many of us have been socialized to believe that we aren’t entitled to our emotions and that expressing vulnerab…

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How do we call people in to the fight? ✶ with Blair Imani 1:10:21

10M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Schuyler is joined by author, historian, and activist, Blair Imani. In this episode the two discuss a variety of topics including what "tone tags" are and how can we get people to take action instead of just being an ally. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice memo on Instagram @pinkmantaray --- Send in a voice message: https://po…

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How can coaches support trans athletes? ✶ with Steph Morawski and Kevin Tyrrell 1:09:02

11M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Schuyler sits down with his swimming coaches from Harvard, Steph Morawski and Kevin Tyrrell. In this discussion you will hear how Schuyler was recruited to the swim team, how he was embraced by his coaches and teammates and we answer the question, what can coaches do to support trans athletes. ✶ If you have a question for Schuyler, send him a voice…

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The final, final episode 42:56

11M ago42:56

42:56

In which the actual theory begins to emerge.By Michelle Hamilton-Page

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What do we do with all of these angry white men? ✶ with Dr. Markus Rogan 1:00:52

11M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Schuyler is joined by retired Austrian swimmer, who won two silver medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Dr. Markus Rogan. Dr. Rogan, who is now a psychologist working with athletes, gives an in depth discussion about how we can help people who hurt themselves and others, what he thought be a man was all about and 4 tasks that men have to a…

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Why is sex not binary? ✶ with Alicia Roth Weigel 58:49

11M ago58:49

58:49

✶ To purchase Alicia's book "Inverse Cowgirl: A Memoir" click ⁠here⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Inverse-Cowgirl-Alicia-Roth-Weigel/dp/0063295288 Schuyler is joined by activist, author and the Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, Alicia Roth Weigel. In this deep discussion, Roth Weigel, explains why people aren't familiar with the word int…

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