Safer Sex & MCS: Rachael Rose and Jack Lamon

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This episode is about safer sex and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). It features two conversations with Rachael Rose and Jack Lamon.
Rachael Rose is a certified sex & relationship coach and educator. She's chronically ill, has MCS, and identifies as queer, neurodivergent, and polyamorous.
Rachael's work focuses on an inclusive, sex-positive, pleasure-focused, and healthy approach to sex education and sexual health for all. As a coach, she specializes in working with chronically ill and disabled folks.
For more info about Rachael's work, check out her website. And explore her Beginner's Guide to Fragrance and Chemical Sensitivities.

In the second part of this episode, I’m speaking with Jack Lamon. He is the longest-serving member and worker-owner at Come As You Are. It’s an anti-capitalist and feminist cooperative in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It sells products connected with sexual pleasure, health, and education. I reached out to Jack and invited him speak about safer sex toys for people with MSC.

I hope you enjoy these conversations.
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Chapters

1. Safer Sex & MCS: Rachael Rose and Jack Lamon (00:00:00)

2. Aaron introduces the podcast and episode. (00:00:06)

3. Rachael introduces herself and her work. (00:02:07)

4. Rachael advises on navigating established relationships. (00:03:49)

5. Rachael discusses some of the difficulties of navigating established relationships. (00:06:08)

6. Rachael emphasizes to importance of a partner's willingness to look after your health and well-being. (00:08:52)

7. Rachael describes the importance of asking for what you need. (00:10:19)

8. Rachael details her article on chemical sensitivities. (00:12:56)

9. Rachael outlines some of the barriers that MCS can cause in having intimate relationships. (00:14:19)

10. Rachael discusses casual and new relationships in relation to MCS. (00:15:44)

11. Rachael expresses the importance of intimacy for those that want it. (00:19:05)

12. Rachael discusses group sex and MCS. (00:20:16)

13. Rachael explains the role of sex therapists and counselors. (00:23:03)

14. Aaron introduces the second half of the episode. (00:24:31)

15. Jack introduces himself and CAYA. (00:25:13)

16. Jack describes the purpose and parameters of sex toys. (00:26:50)

17. Jack notes that CAYA is for everyone, and outlines the history of the store. (00:27:40)

18. Jack talks about how CAYA is different from other sex shops. (00:30:12)

19. Jack discusses the sex toys that CAYA carries. (00:32:01)

20. Jack outlines some of CAYA's most popular sex toys. (00:35:20)

21. Jack explains the CAYA website. (00:37:38)

22. Jack explains some of the advantages of using sex toys. (00:38:23)

23. Jack discusses sex toys in relation to accessibility. (00:41:02)

24. Jack emphasizes safety and research. (00:42:05)

25. Aaron concludes the episode. (00:43:08)