"The Vagina Whisperer" on Orgasms, Endometriosis & Clitorial Misconceptions with Dr. Amir Marashi (Redux)

For the 134th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Amir Marashi, aka "The Vagina Whisperer" (@nycgyno on Instagram), for a fun and informative episode that spans from orgasms to endometriosis and Freud to <em>Fear of Flying.</em></p>We also discuss misconceptions about the clitoris and how that even affects doctors, different treatment options for post-menopausal women and others who need a boost (including Cliovana and "the love treatment"), his natural lube recommendation from your kitchen cupboard, and his sexual health tips for vagina-havers of all ages.</p>For more Dr. Amir Marashi:</p><ul> <li>Follow Dr. Marashi on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nycgyno/">@nycgyno</a> </li> <li>Check out Dr. Marashi's website <a href="https://nycgyno.com/">nycgyno.com</a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world’s top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won’t get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. Click the link to get it now! <a href="https://beducate.me/pd2343-private">https://beducate.me/pd2343-private</a> </li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:42:02

Fisting 101 + Coming Out, Living with HIV in a Post-PrEP World, Becoming a Sex Worker & Writing "My Love is a Beast" with Alexander Cheves (LGBT History Month Replay)

For the 133rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak revisits a favorite conversation with Alexander Cheves — sex writer, sex worker, sex educator, and author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/85623/9780991378036"><em>My Love is a Beast: Confessions</em></a><em> </em>— for LGBT History Month.</p>In addition to fisting 101 tips, Alex shares his experiences coming out, living with HIV in a post-PrEP world (vs. in the 80s or even ten years ago), becoming a sex worker, becoming a sex writer, and writing his memoir <em>My Love is a Beast: Confessions. </em>We also discuss tips for exploring kink, how the pandemic shifted his perspective on the fluidity of his sexuality, and why he recently moved to Berlin, Germany.</p>For more Alexander Cheves:</p><ul> <li>Check out Alex's website <a href="https://www.alexander-cheves.com/">alexander-cheves.com</a> </li> <li>Check out Alex's sex advice blog <a href="https://lovebeastly.com/">lovebeastly.com</a> </li> <li>Buy Alex's book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/85623/9780991378036"><em>My Love is a Beast: Confessions</em></a> </li> <li>Follow Alexander Cheves on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/BadAlexCheves">@BadAlexCheves</a> </li> <li>Follow Alexander Cheves on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badalexcheves/">@badalexcheves</a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world’s top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won’t get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. Click the link to get it now! https://beducate.me/pd2342-private</li> <li>Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at <a href="https://candid.bio/">candid.bio</a>.</li> <li>Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumedeodorant/">@lumedeodorant</a> and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code PPU at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">lumedeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:49:04

Discovering Your Inner Dominatrix with Colette Pervette of MistressClass

For the 132nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Mistress Colette Pervette, a professional Dominatrix of 19 years.</p>As an Educatrix, Colette teaches the art and practice of FemDom and BDSM to women and couples. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from UC Berkeley, where her research focuses on misconceptions and conceptual change. Through her teaching and writing, she dispels misconceptions about kink, sex work, and alternative sexuality. She guides women and femmes to find and cultivate their personal power by learning how to play with it in the bedroom, dungeon, and beyond.</p>Colette teaches an online Dominatrix training course called MistressClass, where she takes you on an immersive journey where she shows you every step it takes to become a Dominatrix and come into your full power. She has guided and trained hundreds of women and femmes to become the Dominatrix of their vision.</p>In this episode, we discuss how she got started as a pro domme at The Gates dungeon in the San Francisco Bay, what a typical client session entails, the tools of the trade, how to screen clients and stay safe, how it affects her personal sex life, and all things professional domination.</p>For more Mistress Colette Pervette:</p><ul> <li>Follow Colette on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colettepervette/">@colettepervette</a> </li> <li>Sign up for Misteress Class <a href="https://www.pervette.com/mistressclass/">www.pervette.com/mistressclass</a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world’s top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won’t get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. <a href="https://beducate.me/pd2341-private">Click the link</a> to get it now! https://beducate.me/pd2341-private</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:41:59

From The Horny Housewife: Questions About Cheating, How Often You're Having Sex & How to Spice Things Up

Today I'm sharing a clip from another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network: a hilarious and oh-so-informative podcast, <a href="https://pod.link/1546312664">The Horny Housewife</a>. Your host Jordyn Hakes is raw, unfiltered, and a bit salacious, discussing all things sex, the realities of marriage, and answering YOUR burning questions while always protecting anonymity. Find out more and where to follow Jordyn at <a href="https://www.thehornyhousewifepodcast.com/">thehornyhousewifepodcast.com</a>. Today's clip features two listener questions- listen in to hear how much oral you “should” be partaking in, and what to do when things are stale and you want a little more dominance behind closed doors!</p>To listen to the full episode featured in today's clip, check out <a href="https://pod.link/1546312664/episode/794ac72d6f567d3efdf896eec856262f">"118- stop lying about the sex, a wife craving dominance and erotic spanking 101."</a></p><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li></ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Subscribe to the Private Parts Unknown YouTube channel to watch full-length video episodes and clips from the show. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/privatepartsunknown">youtube.com/privatepartsunknown</a></p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:12:27

A Scientific Case for Abortion Access: Dr. Diana Greene Foster on the Turnaway Study

For the 131st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Diana Greene Foster, who's responsible for some fascinating and groundbreaking research on abortion and contraceptives.</p>Dr. Foster is a professor at the University of California-San Fransisco, the director of research at ANSIRH, and the author of <em>The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—Or Being Denied—An Abortion</em>. In this episode, we dive into the Turnaway Study — why she started the study, how the study was conducted, her hypothesis and how it lined up with the results, what Gloria Steinem said about her book, and more.</p>For more Dr. Diana Greene Foster:</p><ul> <li>Check out the website for ANSIRH <a href="https://www.ansirh.org/">ansirh.org</a> </li> <li>Follow Dr. Foster on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Dianagfoster">@Dianagfoster</a> </li> <li>Buy Dr. Foster's book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-turnaway-study-ten-years-a-thousand-women-and-the-consequences-of-having-or-being-denied-an-abortion-9781982141578/9781982141561"><em>The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—Or Being Denied—An Abortion</em></a> </li> </ul><br /></p><strong>***BUY A PRO-ABORTION SHIRT TO HELP SUPPORT OUR "ABORTION IN POST-ROE AMERICA" REPORTING TRIP</strong> (use code PRIVATE to save 10%): https://www.bonfire.com/store/private-parts-unknown/</p>Here's a playlist of our previous abortion-related episodes, including the "Men Have Abortions Too" series: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BFDkcQYzdfq5YEV5buzzO?si=19a1d68b109845dd">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BFDkcQYzdfq5YEV5buzzO?si=19a1d68b109845dd</a></p><br /></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="http://dipseastories.com/private">dipseastories.com/private</a>.</li> <li>Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world’s top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won’t get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. Click the link to get it now!<a href="https://beducate.me/pd2340-private"> https://beducate.me/pd2340-private</a> </li> <li>Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumedeodorant/">@lumedeodorant</a> and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code PPU at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">lumedeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</li> <li>Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at <a href="https://candid.bio/">candid.bio</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:34:27

Roxanne Darling on Love & Life Lessons at 70

For the 130th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes artist and writer Roxanne Darling for a special birthday episode. In this episode, Roxanne shares wisdom on love and life from her perspective at 70 years old, including her thoughts on having kids, body positivity, relationships, and self-acceptance.</p>For more from today's guest, Roxanne Darling:</p><ul> <li>Follow Roxanne on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/">@rachelkramerbussel</a> </li> <li>Follow Roxanne on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/roxannedarling">@roxannedarling</a> </li> <li>Sign up for Roxanne's newsletter <a href="https://roxannedarling.substack.com/welcome">roxannedarling.substack.com</a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at <a href="https://candid.bio/">candid.bio</a>.</li> <li>Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumedeodorant/">@lumedeodorant</a> and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code PPU at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">lumedeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:27:44

How to Write Erotica with Rachel Kramer Bussel

For the 129th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of <em>How to Write Erotica</em> and editor of over 70 anthologies of erotica, for a lesson in writing erotica.</p>For more from today's guest, Rachel Kramer Bussel:</p><ul> <li>Follow Rachel on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/">@rachelkramerbussel</a> </li> <li>Follow Rachel on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/raquelita">@raquelita</a> </li> <li>Order Rachel's book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/85623/9781627783194"><em>How to Write Erotica</em></a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to <a href="http://dipseastories.com/private">dipseastories.com/private</a>.</li> <li>Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at <a href="https://candid.bio/">candid.bio</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:20:09

Introducing: Erotic Short Stories "The High-Class Escort"

We’re excited to introduce you to another show on the Pleasure Podcasts network called <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/itx9W3tK">Erotic Short Stories</a>. If you’re a fan of erotica and looking for a place to indulge in your wildest fantasies, then you need to listen to Erotic Short Stories. Each week, Mia will tell you a sensual story in a silky-smooth voice that will surely get you in the mood. Check out more <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/itx9W3tK">Erotic Short Stories</a> wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li></ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Subscribe to the Private Parts Unknown YouTube channel to watch full-length video episodes and clips from the show. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/privatepartsunknown">youtube.com/privatepartsunknown</a></p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:10:25

Your Ultimate Breakup Recovery Guide with Amy Chan

For the 128th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Amy Chan, a woman who not only harnessed the healing opportunity in her breakup but turned it into her life's work. Amy Chan is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart.</p>If you've recently been dumped or are struggling to get over a past relationship, this episode is for you! This is the ultimate breakup recovery guide to help you not just survive but thrive after your breakup. No matter how desperate you feel or embarrassing things have gotten with your ex, you CAN heal your heartbreak, and we'll tell you how. Topics covered include:</p><ul> <li>What are attachment styles?</li> <li>How long does it take to get over a breakup?</li> <li>Should you implement the no-contact rule?</li> <li>Can you get back together with your ex?</li> <li>Can you stay friends with your ex?</li> <li>How to handle friend breakups</li> <li>And more!</li> </ul><br /></p>For more from today's guest, Amy Chan:</p><ul> <li>Follow Amy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/missamychan/">@missamychan</a> </li> <li>Buy Amy's book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/85623/9780062914743"><em>Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart</em></a> from Bookshop.org</li> <li>Check out <a href="https://linktr.ee/breakupbootcamp">Amy's Linktree</a> for all of her links https://linktr.ee/breakupbootcamp</li> </ul><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lumedeodorant/">@lumedeodorant</a> and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code PPU at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">lumedeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod</li> <li>Introducing Shameless Care, the game-changer in ED medication. Start your journey toward a confident and fulfilling sex life today. Go to <a href="https://shamelesscare.com/">Shamelesscare.com</a> and use coupon code PPU.</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:31:40

Inside the Historic Reopening of Star Garden, Now Officially America's Only Union Strip Club

For the 127th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak takes you inside the historic reopening of Star Garden Topless Dive Bar, now officially America's only union strip club — and only the second club to unionization in the country, period, after strippers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady organized the Exotic Dancers Union in 1997.</p>On Monday, May 15th, lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union and meet with the Actors’ Equity Association across the bargaining table within 30 days to negotiate a first contract — and now, 3.5 months later, the club opened back up for business on Thursday, August 24th. Kocak was there to talk to dancers Selena, Wicked, and May and the lead negotiator, Andrea Hoeschen, General Counsel for Actors' Equity Association. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine was also there to sing a few songs and show his support for the strippers. Kocak and her friend Stacey were also excited to be the first customers inside when the club reopened its doors.</p>The spark that ignited the Star Garden unionization campaign was lit in March of 2022 when the club’s security guards repeatedly failed to protect dancers from threatening and abusive behavior from patrons. Dancers were illegally fired for bringing concerns about safety and security to management. With the assistance of Strippers United, a 501(c)3 organization led by strippers that advocates for strippers’ rights, Star Garden’s strippers began picketing outside the strip club to protest unsafe working conditions. Picketing continued every week through November outside the club’s location on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, California.</p>Last August, the dancers announced they had affiliated with Equity. Shortly afterward, the national union filed for an election with the NLRB on behalf of the dancers. In the fall, the labor board conducted an election by mail. A vote count was scheduled for November, but the results were put on hold by the NLRB due to employer objections and legal filings. The NLRB was scheduled to hold a hearing in May over the employer objections, but that hearing was canceled when lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union.</p>For more from today's guest:</p><ul> <li>For more about the Star Garden strippers and how you can support their cause <a href="https://linktr.ee/stripperstrikenoho">linktr.ee/stripperstrikenoho</a> </li> <li>Follow Stripper Strike Noho on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/equitystrippersnoho/">@equitystrippersnoho</a> </li> <li>Follow Strippers United on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strippersunite/">@strippersunite</a> </li> </ul><br /></p>Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow">onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow</a></p>Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:</p><ul> <li>Introducing Shameless Care, the game-changer in ED medication. Start your journey toward a confident and fulfilling sex life today. Go to <a href="https://shamelesscare.com/">Shamelesscare.com</a> and use coupon code PPU.</li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds">https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds</a></li> </ul><br /></p><strong>If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!</strong> —> <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/private">ratethispodcast.com/private</a> </p>Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! <a href="https://privatepartsunknown.substack.com/welcome">privatepartsunknown.substack.com</a></p><strong>Let’s be friends on social media!</strong> Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/privatepartsunknown/">@privatepartsunknown</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/privatepartsun">@privatepartsun</a>. Connect with host Courtney Kocak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/">@courtneykocak</a> on Instagram and Twitter.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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