This week’s guest – JoEllen Notte (The Redhead Bedhead) – describes sex and depression as “the intersection of two taboo topics.” Good thing Amory Jane and Intern Courtney have no problems discussing taboos! Instead, they open up and share firsthand accounts of living with mental illness and how kink and sex toys have helped them retain their sex lives during depressive episodes. On the second half of the show, JoEllen Notte dives into her research on depression and how mental illness and medication can impact our sex lives and our relationships. She also debunks depression myths, offers important advice for partners of people living with depression, and emphasizes how none of us are broken.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
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JoEllen’s articles on Sex & Depression
Credits
Host — Amory Jane
Intern/Guest — Courtney Kist
Sound Engineering, Editing, and Theme Song — Mat Vuksinich
Guest – JoEllen Notte
As always, a huge thanks to our sponsors- She Bop and Uberlube
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