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Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes) is a Bourdain-style podcast exploring sex, love, relationships, gender, and seductive subcultures around the world. Join host Courtney Kocak and expert guests for hilarious, sex-positive conversations — destigmatizing everything from abortion to Ashley Madison, polyamory to PMDD, sex work to Shibari, and more. Travel series include Helsinki, Finland; Mexico City, Mexico; and Tokyo, Japan. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. For

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76:49

Mind Trip: Ayahuasca with Intention

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2022/02/01

For the 74th episode of Private Parts Unknown, hosts Courtney Kocak and Sofiya Alexandra wade deeper into our series about the modern psychedelic renaissance as a new wave of decriminalization, legalization, and corporatization has begun to swell in the United States. For the 2nd episode of our Mind Trip series, Courtney and Sofiya discuss the cultural origin of ayahuasca and how the psychoactive brew is made. Then, Courtney interviews a friend about his first experience participating in an

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68:15

Mind Trip: Dipping Our Toes in the Psychedelic Water

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2022/01/28

For the 73rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, hosts Courtney Kocak and Sofiya Alexandra kick off a new series about the modern psychedelic renaissance as a wave of decriminalization, legalization, and corporatization begins to swell in the United States. In this episode, Courtney and Sofiya share their previous experiences and touchstones with psychedelics, including psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) and acid, and explain what inspired the Mind Trip series. Then, Courtney interviews Psychedelic

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81:33

The Abortion Monologues

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2022/01/21

For the 72nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra bring you a very special episode to honor & defend Roe v. Wade on its 49th anniversary. This episode was inspired by an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court by We Testify & Advocates for Youth — 26 actors, comedians, podcasters & activists voice real-life abortion stories from the court filing, which illustrates the myriad reasons people choose abortion. Thank you to the following artists & creators for

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60:31

LA Sex Work State of the Union, Part 2

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2022/01/01

For the 71st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak interviews some of our favorite local sex workers to get the scoop on the current state of sex work in LA & their predictions for 2022. In this episode, we hear from Megan Rippey & Nats Honey. Listen to last week's episode for Part 1. For more from today's guests: Follow Megan Rippey on Instagram @meganrippey Follow Cyber Clown Girls on Instagram @cyberclowgirlsshow Sign Megan's change.org petition to Stop Strip Clubs From

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53:22

LA Sex Work State of the Union, Part 1

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2021/12/24

For the 70th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak interviews some of our favorite local sex workers to get the scoop on the current state of sex work in LA & their predictions for 2022. In this episode, we hear from Onyx Black, AM Davies & Adrienne Airhart. Tune in next week for Part 2. For more from today's guests: Follow Onyx Black on Instagram @onyxblackhappy & @onyxblackvirgo Follow AM Davies on Instagram @thequeenofsexy Follow Adrienne Airhart on Instagram

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84:41

American Sex Tourists in Tokyo Redux

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2021/12/09

For the 69th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra bring you the perfect 69 — a marriage of new & old travels — featuring Sofiya's recent trip to Portugal & Morocco, as well as the "happy ending" finale to our Tokyo, Japan series. First, Sofiya shared the highlights of her recent travels to Lisbon, Portugal, & Marrakesh, Morocco. Then, it's time to revisit our MOST POPULAR EPISODE OF ALL-TIME, wherein we recount our last night in Tokyo going to a sex club &

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54:12

Genetic Counseling & Breast Cancer with Dena "DNA"...

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2021/11/10

For the 68th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Dena Goldberg, a genetic counselor specializing in breast cancer. This is a continuation of our breast cancer awareness series, with Dena filling us in on the difference genetic testing can make on breast cancer diagnosis & treatment, the genes beyond BRCA1 & BRCA2 that impact breast cancer risk, common misconceptions about genetic counseling in general & more. For more Dena Goldberg: Check out

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70:25

Sofiya Alexandra vs. Breast Cancer: What Beating...

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2021/10/31

For the 67th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra do something a little different... In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Courtney interviews Sofiya about her experience as a breast cancer survivor. In this episode, we explore what it was like to battle Stage 1 “triple positive” breast cancer, including finding the lump & getting the diagnosis, some tips for making chemotherapy feel manageable, how to be a supportive friend to someone with breast

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52:10

Summer of '64: Young, Female & Traveling Alone on a...

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2021/10/23

For the 66th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome 80-something author Joan Foor, whose latest book recalls her experience traveling alone across Europe on a motor scooter in 1964. We dig into why she decided to finally write about this trip of a lifetime during the pandemic, what it was like to solo travel as a woman, her frequent encounters with men on her journey (for better, worse, or downright terrifying) & more. For more Joan Foor: Order

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78:32

Transitioning During a Pandemic with Jaclyn Moore

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2021/10/08

For the 65th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome TV writer and former sex worker Jaclyn Moore to talk about transitioning during the pandemic. We dive into her decision to transition, the emotional effects of hormones, coming out as bi (or rather, not really having to), the religious imprint of shame, her experience as a sex worker, and how sex work allowed her to explore her sexuality and afforded her the time and luxury to pursue making art, and

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46:09

Eat Pray F*ck with 'Diet for Great Sex' Author...

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2021/09/29

For the 64th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Diet for Great Sex Author Christine DeLozier for a (very necessary) sexual-dietary realignment. You may not think food has much to do with your sex life, but Christine teaches us that healthy eating and libido are linked. Not only that, but certain foods, like leafy greens, led to stronger nerve conduction, and therefore bigger and better orgasms! Plus, she shares a sexy and delicious sample dinner

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63:40

The Oldest Profession: A Recent History with Kaytlin...

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2021/09/22

For the 63rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome comedian & sex worker turned sex worker rights activist Kaytlin Bailey. She founded Olds Pros to tell more accurate sex worker stories & also hosts The Oldest Profession podcast. We talk about Kaytlin's experience with sex work (both from a place of privilege, as well as really needing the money), how FOSTA-SESTA dismantled the online community protecting sex workers, her work as a sex worker rights

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62:24

Comedians of OnlyFans: August Postmortem + Tito Bonito

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2021/09/13

For the 62nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra drop the 10th episode of our "Comedians of OnlyFans" series. First, we get the postmortem about the recent OnlyFans debacle with sex workers on their platform from previous guests Meredith Jacqueline and Selena the Stripper. Then we interview Los Angeles-based burlesque performer, comedian & OnlyFans creator, Tito Bonito. Out-of-work comedians have been flocking to OnlyFans to help pay their bills during the

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64:31

Feminist Strippers Sick of the Clown Show with Coco...

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2021/07/28

For the 61st episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome former Jumbo's Clown Room dancers Coco Ono & Megan Rippey, who are both brilliant performance artists and activists, as well. This episode explores the intersection of sex work, workers' rights & COVID-19. Read Megan's "Jumbos Exposé(d)" essay. Sign the petition to Stop Strip Clubs From Firing Strippers Without Just Cause! For more Coco Ono, Megan Rippey & Strippers United: Follow Coco Ono (aka

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44:38

How to Take a Vulva-Owner to Cum Town with Dr. Ashley...

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2021/07/14

For the 60th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome sexual health researcher Ashley Townes for her expert advice on how vulva-owners (& everyone, really!) can experience more pleasure during intercourse. We dig into incorporating sex toys into your repertoire with a partner, navigating the awkwardness of sex positions that don’t feel good, the importance of communication in the bedroom, tips for women who want to make sure they get off & why sex

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54:54

It's Okay to Be Childfree with Zoë Noble

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2021/06/23

For the 59th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Zoë Noble, Berlin-based photographer and We Are Childfree creator for a discussion about living your best childfree life, bodily autonomy as a human right & the motherhood expectation faced by many women around the world. For more Zoë Noble: Read Zoë's NYT debut "Women Who Said No to Motherhood" Follow Zoë on Instagram @zoenoblephoto Follow We Are Childfree on Instagram @wearechildfree_ Private

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49:56

Nine Nasty Words: A History of Swear Words in Honor...

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2021/06/16

For the 58th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome John McWhorter, linguist & author of the new book Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever for a deep dive on the history of swear words. For more John McWhorter: Buy John's newest book Nine Nasty Words Follow John on Twitter @JohnHMcWhorter Sign up for John's Substack It Bears Mentioning Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This

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56:39

Coming Out Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady with...

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2021/06/02

For the 57th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Los Angeles-based comedian Savannah Manhattan, who originally hails from Minnesota, to talk about transitioning during the pandemic. Savannah gives us the 411 on what it's been like to come out in three separate stages — first as non-binary, then gay & most recently, trans. She also shares her parents' reaction, the impact on her creative life, how it's felt to start hormone treatment & more. For

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56:43

Navigating & Thriving in Neurodiverse Relationships

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2021/05/19

For the 56th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Sara Langdon & Natalie Roberts, two of the co-founders of Loving Difference, a new relationship-focused online membership community bringing together people looking for new ways to live in neurodiverse relationships. In this interview, coaches (& sisters-in-law!) Sara (based in Philadelphia) & Natalie (based in the U.K.) share their personal & professional experiences navigating & thriving in

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56:24

How to Get Your Couple Sex Groove Back with Ian Kerner

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2021/05/12

For the 55th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Ian Kerner for a relationship sex rut reboot. Dr. Ian Kerner is a nationally recognized sex therapist, and author of the smash hit She Comes First and the recently released So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex. He's also a Sherlock Holmes of the bedroom—a sexual detective helping individuals and couples solve the mystery of why they're not fucking like they wish they were. For more Ian

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