Various organizations across Canada are advocating for the decriminalization of sex work. This includes the Canadian Association of Social Workers, who’s code of ethics seeks to balance the protection of individuals and the principle of doing no harm with autonomy and self-determination. The advocacy only applies to the selling of sex between two consenting adults.   Today’s guests, Elizabeth Weisz and Katherine Van Meyl, are supporters of the decriminalization of sex work. Elizabeth Weisz is a companion and sex worker who has been in the industry for almost seven years. Katherine Van Meyl is a therapist who adopts a psychodynamic perspective in the treatment of couples, families, and individuals. She also used to be part of the sex work industry and is creating a documentary highlighting male sex workers’ experiences within the industry.   In this episode, host Michelle Fischler speaks with Elizabeth and Katherine about their experiences in the industry, thoughts on the decriminalization of the industry, and more.   Show Notes:   2:25: Defining industry terminology – “sex worker” versus “companion   11:37: Legalities of sex work   23:13: Safety of sex workers   29:41: Supporting sex workers as a therapist   35:32: Relying on the sex work community as a sex worker   38:00: Getting into the industry   51:12: Benefits of being in the industry   57:56: Katherine’s documentary   Find Katherine Van Meyl here: www.umbrellainsights.ca Twitter: @KatVanMeyl Instagram: @KatVanMeyl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-van-meyl/   Find Elizabeth Wiesz here:  Twitter: @YourElizabethTO IG: @Ellieweisz_to Website: www.meetelizabethweisz.com (http://www.meetelizabethweisz.com/)   CASW The Canadian Association of Social Workers Provides Recommendations for a Safer, Better Canada for Sex-Workers https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/canadian-association-social-workers-provides-recommendations-safer-better-canada-sex-workers   Show ideas or questions?  If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, email them to [email protected]. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible.    Disclaimer  All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests/participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow us on Instagram @getsome_podcast

A revolutionary anti-government protest in Iran was sparked on Sept 16th, 2022, after 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini was picked up and detained by Iran’s "morality police" for showing too much hair. About three months have passed, and innocent lives have been lost yet the people of Iran continue to hold their ground and fight back. For women, for life, for freedom.  We invited our guest “Iran”, who asked to be anonymous for safety reasons, back in November to reflect on Iran’s political regime and how growing up queer in the Islamic republic, where a woman’s value is worth half of a man, impacted how they expressed romantic interest as well as how they embraced their true sexual self. Thank you, Iran, for sharing all of these intimate thoughts with the GETSOME team and listeners    Enjoy the Episode Shownotes: 00:30 A short brief introduction of the recent news . What happened in Iran 05:02 What makes “Women Life Freedom” different 06:50 “Iran” is also an old-fashioned female name 08:40 There’s always a fear of getting arrested 15:44 This is a game about how to behave 28:32 Being queer risks facing the death penalty 29:05 Women are worth half of a man in Iranian laws and society 37:54 I knew I was a queer kid when I was young, and I felt lucky 42:50 My mom sat us down and explained sex to us while living in Iran 45:38 I feel like my parents purposely put porn around the house for us to find 48:02 The social values impacted my sexual self a lot 53:23 Some save their virginity by having anal sex 57:03 I feel like I’m missing out on something when it comes to sex 58:26 Even men are victims of this patriarchal society 61:08 What you are fighting for is exactly what you have 65:00 What can we do to support the revolution? If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible. Send your questions or show ideas to  [email protected] All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests/participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow GETSOME on Instagram: @getsome_podcast

When a film uses entertaining storylines and humour to shine a light on sexual culture and sex education, what do you get?   An awarding-winning show produced by Netflix called Sex Education portraying a shame-free, comedic approach to all things sex.  Questioning gender and sexuality, heartbreak, fake orgasms, early ejaculation, sexual assault, interracial relationships, sex education at school, and sex therapy......the story unfolds through the lives of a bunch of sharp-witted teenagers navigating life in high school.   But, today’s episode is not only about the show.  Certified Sex Therapist Michelle Fischler invited GETSOME’s returning guest, Lisa Pelletier, a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in Human Sexuality, and Reshmi Majumder, a Social Policy Advisor, both big fans of Sex Education, to have a candid conversation about the relatability of the show's representation of sex, culture, and of course, sex therapy.  Show Notes: 01:47 A round table discussion about the Sex Education Netflix show 03:28 Is Dr. Jean Milburn’s depiction of a sex therapist accurate? 04:31 Answers from friends: What do you think a sex therapist is? 09:10 I would know if I had a broken heart 11:42 People wondering about topics brought up in sex therapy sessions 13:48 Sex talks as a parent were always pretty matter-a-fact 20:47 Thinking about desire, am I broken? 23:23 Growing up South Asian there wasn’t permission to talk about sex 42:00 Does the cultural background of your therapist matter? 30:00 Sex education used to be about what you shouldn’t do 37:18 If you needed sex therapy what qualities would you look for in your therapist? Resources: Lisa Pelletier www.heartflame.ca If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible. Send your questions or show ideas to  [email protected]   Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow GETSOME on Instagram: getsome_podcast

Has anyone ever told you that your sexual concerns are all in your head? Well, that’s not always the case. There is another treatment option worth exploring. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can help treat sexual and pelvic concerns such as painful intercourse or penetration, early or delayed ejaculation, and can also support the recovery from gender affirmation surgery. Excited to learn more?  We invited Michiko Caringal to GET SOME to discuss pelvic pain for penises and vulvas from a physiotherapy and sex therapy perspective. Time to take a deep breath and Get Happy Down There! Show notes: 02:50 What is Pelvic Pain and how do you know you are having it? 04:50 How about period pain? 05:30 Please, don’t swallow your pain! 10:00 Early ejaculation can, in many cases, be treated by pelvic health physiotherapy 13:15 Constipation can be a clue 18:10 Transgender pelvic health. Recovery, scars, and comforts 20:25 You can choose to have a penis, a vagina, or both 26:40 From 18 to 88, it’s not about the age, it’s about the symptoms 29:00 Will I have to put something into my vagina to treat pain? 32:05 Partners are very welcome to attend appointments, with consent 37:30 What is the first step to seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist?  42:00 Breathing! Neat Techniques 48:00 Interested and curious to learn more? 50:00 Don’t do kegels just because social media told you to! 51:00 Michiko: Physiotherapy changed my life from every perspective 53:00 Where can I find you, Michiko? Every gender is super welcome              Michiko Caringal, MScPT, MHSc in Bioethics Michiko Caringal is the Founder and Owner of Happy Down There Physiotherapy in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Michiko holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy as well as a Master of Health Science in Bioethics from the University of Toronto. She works part-time as a pelvic health physiotherapist at the University of British Columbia Hospital in the Bladder Care Centre with renowned Urologists and Urogynecologists.  website: www.happydownthere.ca @happydownthere.ca   If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible. Send your questions or show ideas to  [email protected] Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow us on Instagram: getsome_podcast

Can I find wearing feminine clothing arousing, and also be straight? Yes, Why not? This time, we invited Certified Sex Therapist Rob Peach MSW, RSW to join us in talking about conventional and often toxic attitudes towards male sexuality that can leave heterosexually identified men feeling confused, conflicted, and often misunderstood.   Show Notes: 02’08 Sometimes, heterosexual men feel confused 03’32 Attracted to women and their female themed clothing 05’20 Feeling feminine is erotic 06’35 Just through their own eyes, it’s about their own femininity  09’21 Am I normal? Penis is only a tool. 11’45 A kink, or crossdressing? 13’45 Being feminized is quite liberating, until they climax 17’30 Toxic masculinity also influences their female partners 21’23 Dude you are hyper-straight 23’50 They buy the female clothing, throw it away, but keep purchasing 27’02 How does this happen? How did you start? 29’00 Where can I find you, and the community?     Rob Peach is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist from Toronto, Canada who treats men with concerns or conflicts about their sexuality sextherapytoronto.org  Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow us on Instagram: getsome_podcast

Sexual liberation is not a fresh concept these days. But, when we mention a sex club, what comes to mind for you? A space that allows curiosity to unfold surrounded by like-minded people?  This time we invited Fatima Mechtab (a.k.a. ‘Miss F’) to introduce us to the sex club, Oasis Aqualounge – a water themed, adult private membership spa and lounge in downtown Toronto.    Shownotes: 01’47 Oasis Aqualounge is a water-themed sex club  05’20 Full-swap, soft-swap, single and multiple 12’05 Wow she is so confident, so beautiful  15’35 It’s all about how you think about yourself 21’46 More people are interested in exploring themselves after COVID 25’30 Who is Fatima Mechtab? 31’43 I don’t feel shame about sex, but I feel I should 33’18 When I say I’m sexually open, what it represents 38’30 Pool, events, and rooms - choose whatever you want 40’04 Bukkake is not a topic for everyone 43’50 Recommend me the best events at Oasis Aqualounge 49’44 Where can I find Oasis Aqualounge?   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Fatima Mechtab (a.k.a. 'Miss F') is an Event Producer, Host, P.R Representative, and Business Partner at Oasis Aqualounge   Here is where to find Oasis Aqualounge online: https://oasisaqualounge.com  https://www.instagram.com/aquaflirts/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/Oasis231mutual https://www.facebook.com/OasisAqualounge231/photos/?ref=page_internal If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible. Send your questions or show ideas to  [email protected]   Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.     Follow us on Instagram: @getsome_podcast

Did you know that the average person will spend a third of their life in the menopause transition? We invite Certified Sex Therapist Nicole Schroeder this time to talk about ways to get comfortable with this stage of our life; How Generation X is pushing forward the conversation about menopause more than any other generation and, where to go for help when you are struggling with symptoms of perimenopause?   Show notes: 00:35 Our Guest Nicole Schroeder – Introduction 02:10 Everyone that has ovaries will go through menopause 06:40 How do you know when you are experiencing perimenopause? 09:20 Generation X are handling menopause differently compared to other generations 15:04 Menopause became a joke in western pop culture  21:53 Stop treating menopause as a mid-life crisis 31:53 Some symptoms can be treated under different methodologies 35:06 Pelvic pain is not all in your head 49:00 Expecting to always have an orgasm at the same time as your partner is similar to expecting to have a Michelin Star style meal every time you cook  54:00 Let’s talk about pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment next time  57:00 Where to find Nicole Schroeder?   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Nicole Schroeder is a Registered Social Worker with the College of Social Workers in Ontario (OCSWSSW). She is a certified member of BESTCO (Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and Counselling in Ontario).  She currently works in an outpatient gynecology clinic at a downtown Toronto hospital and in private practice, with a focus on individual, relationship, and sex therapy. Nicole also facilitates virtual groups on menopause, a variety of pelvic pain conditions and sexual wellbeing.  She runs virtual groups at Bria, a virtual mental health clinic that provides support and treatment for cis-women, non-binary folks, and transgender women experiencing mental health challenges across their reproductive lifecycles.                         Nicole Schroeder http://www.nicoleschroeder.ca/about.html Instagram: @nicoleschroedertherapy Menopause Support Groups: https://betterbria.janeapp.com/ Book: The Menopause Manifesto https://www.menopause.org/for-women/book-reviews/i-the-menopause-manifesto-own-your-health-with-facts-and-feminism-i   If you have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone’s headphones with a built-in mic if possible. Send your questions or show ideas to  [email protected] Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.   Follow us on Instagram: getsome_podcast

Fatima Kamenge (She/Her), an Auntie, Human, and Joybonbon, is the founder of Social Ausum, a consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada that helps business owners build more socially responsible enterprises.  What does this business consultant do in their spare time you ask? A sensuality workshop of course!   Fatima is a true entrepreneur   In this episode we talk about: Burundian Culture and Sex How Sex and Spirituality are always intertwined Sex and Community  Sex and Belonging  Sex with Self and the Sacred Orgasm My gratitude goes to Fatima who graciously shared her personal stories of growing up Burundian. You can find Fatima here: @thejoybonbon on IG Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.

Check out what I have to say about... A woman in a heterosexual relationship who's developing romantic feelings for another woman at work.  A newly single man struggling with getting erections with new lovers. A steamy confession from a Toronto woman who stumbled into a sex club on a first date. If you enjoy this episode follow me on Instagram! @getsome_podcast Resources from this episode: Queer and Trans Friendly Therapists: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/619d304270f02e62ed2903a5/t/621f24bc64c3773154f8e2aa/1646208232723/Tqtt+Aug+2021+Final-2.pdf   Feeld Dating App: https://feeld.co/   Oasis Aqualounge: https://oasisaqualounge.com/about/

The politics of sex in Mexico contradict its modern metropolis. I speak with Sexologist, Dr. Selfa González Gomar Montesano and Sex Therapist Dr. Maria de Lourdes Martínez Staines about how traditional religious and patriarchal belief systems in Mexico continue to reinforce the prevalence of gender based violence, incest, abortion access, and LGBTQ  hate crimes. Dr. Selfa González Gomar Montesano earned her Psychology Degree from Iberoamericana University in 2001. She completed her training in Gestalt Psychotherapy in 2006 and went on to complete her training in Bioenergetic Body Work in Buenos Aires Argentina. Selfa earned a Master's Degree in Sexuality and Gender Studies from Spain.  She has experience working in mental health institutions and teaches in public and private universities throughout Mexico. Selfa also has a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals and couples.  Dr. Maria de Lourdes Martínez Staines studied medicine at Anahuac's University in the state of Mexico. She is married to Jorge Jimenez, a Pediatrician and Neonatologist in Aguascalientes, Mexico.  She has 3 children, Sofi 29 years, Jorge Eduardo 23 years, and Regina 19 years.  Lourdes worked for 17 years as the Reproductive Health Chief at the Health Institute in Aguascalientes. She also completed 2 Masters Degrees; one in Thanatology (The study of Death and Dying ) and the other in Sexuality and Gender. She has Doctorate in Humanist Psychotherapy. Lourdes currently teaches at Cuauhtemoc's University. Guest Opinion Disclaimer:   All opinions expressed by podcast guests / participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of GETSOME Inc. or affiliates or the companies with which the podcast guests / participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them.  The guests / participants opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither GETSOME Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such guests / participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.