Season 3 Episode 6: Cuddle Connection Part 1 w/ Jule Rochelle

In this episode, Aimee and Sean talk with Jule, a Halifax-based sex coach trained in the Somatica method, about her Cuddle Project and the larger mission behind it: creating a culture where consent is honoured and people can safely practice saying yes and no with their bodies. The conversation focuses on how structured, nonsexual touch can help people heal trauma, build trust, and experience intimacy without escalation.We discuss how the Cuddle Project works, why it began as a personal healing practice, and what happens when strangers gather in a tightly facilitated space to practice safe touch, boundaries, and co-regulation.

• The Cuddle Project is described as a sober, fully clothed, consent-based, multi-hour cuddle experience.
• The format includes a two-hour initiation process focused on consent language, boundaries, and basic touch games before entering the larger cuddle space.
• Jule explains the “puppy pile” and other cuddle configurations, including a center-person nest setup with mattresses, pillows, and blankets.
• The project has grown into a recurring community with hundreds of initiated participants over four years.
• Jule shares that the project began as a response to her own sexual trauma and the lack of education around consent and relational skills.
• The conversation distinguishes touch, intimacy, and sex, emphasizing that touch does not have to lead to sex or romance.
• Jule discusses how the space can be healing for trauma survivors because participants can observe, participate at their own pace, or stop at any time.
• Jule explains how she handles misunderstandings about the event, including concerns that it might be sexual, and how the waiver and initiation process help self-select participants.
• The episode explores arousal in a nonsexual container and the importance of acknowledging bodily responses without acting on them.
• Jule describes how the space can help people who struggle with receiving, belonging, or trusting others.

Jule's Bio

Jule Rochelle is a trauma-empowered Sexologist and Intimacy Coach certified in the Somatica® Method, with a background in somatics, bodywork and sacred sexuality. She is passionate about creating safe, consent-centred spaces where people can explore the full spectrum of physical intimacy, from platonic touch and cuddling to sensual and erotic connection. In 2022, she founded The Cuddle Project as a response to the isolation of COVID, social distancing, and an increasingly digital world, creating opportunities for authentic human connection through nurturing, non-sexual touch. Through her coaching and community events, Jule has supported hundreds of people in cultivating self-acceptance, emotional intelligence, secure connections, and more embodied, fulfilling lives.

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Uncensored U The Sex Ed Podcast, Season 3 Episode 5 Part 2 w/ Gowry Kaliyiluvila Rajesh

This episode continues the conversation with Gowry, focusing on the hands-on prevention and consent education happening on campus. The discussion covers bystander intervention, consent education, healthy relationships, and how student-facing programming is shaped by what students are actually asking and struggling with.Gowry also shares what Reach Day looks like, how first-year students are introduced to safety and support, and why events like Consent Week, Sexual Health Week, and Take Back the Night matter for building a healthier campus culture.

Key topics

• In this episode, Gowry explains Reach Day, a first-year training initiative built around bystander intervention, healthy socializing, and community support.
• She shares that the first eight weeks in post-secondary are a red zone for sexual violence because students are navigating a new environment, new expectations, and new social dynamics.
• The team reached about 900 students across 18 Reach Day sessions, introducing the basics of bystander intervention and campus support options.
• Gowry highlights a common misconception students have, which is that support is only available if they formally report. Part of the work is showing that students can access care without filing a formal report.
• The conversation breaks down the Waves of Change program, including a basic module and an advanced module that explores power, privilege, and scenario-based intervention practice.
• Gowry says student leaders and athletes often do not realize how much influence they have until they work through the advanced training.
• The episode previews Consent Week, including residence outreach, a movie night, Take Back the Night, and Healing Blooms, a reflection and connection event in the Hub.
• Sexual Health Week is also in development, with student educators creating activities that include red flag and green flag conversations around relationships.
• Gowry describes how the Love Me or Love Me Not activity helps students identify relationship behaviors that are healthy, unhealthy, or worth discussing further.
• The discussion closes with advice for students new to relationships: boundary setting is not selfishness, and communicating a disagreement can actually make a relationship healthier.

Key frameworks

• Waves of Change
  • A prevention and education model with a foundational module and a more advanced module focused on power, privilege, and real-world scenarios.
• Bystander intervention
  • Students learn how to notice potential harm, step in safely, and support someone who may be at risk.
• Enthusiastic consent
  • Consent is framed as clear, active yes, with attention to verbal and nonverbal cues, body language, and the ability to stop or change course at any time.

Notable quotes

• "If you want to have like a healthy relationship, you should have a better boundary setting."
• "Pleasure is like an underrated concept."
• "You can still access the support and you can still have that support in health and counseling."

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Season 3 Episode 4 Part 1

Consent is Sexy w/ special guest Gowry Kaliyiluvila Rajesh

Guest Bio:

Gowry is the Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator at StFX. Much of her work happens alongside students, facilitating bystander intervention training and opening conversations about consent, boundaries, healthy relationships, sexual health, and mental health. She loves what she does and describes herself as a lifelong learner and unlearner.

As an immigrant in Canada, Gowry has learned a great deal from navigating new places, communities, and ways of thinking. She is still learning and unlearning and she shared some of those experiences and reflections on the podcast. One thought she carries into her work is a quote attributed to Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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Show Notes:

Uncensored U, The Sex Ed Podcast sits down with Gowry, the sexual violence prevention education coordinator at StFX University, to talk about what prevention really looks like on a university campus. The conversation focuses on consent, healthy relationships, cultural barriers, and how to make sexual health education more accessible for international students. Aimee and Sean guide the discussion around how students learn, unlearn, and sometimes resist sexual violence prevention messages, especially when language, gender roles, and shame shape what feels “normal.”

• Sexual violence prevention is not only about saying violence is wrong, but also about teaching boundaries, red flags, green flags, healthy communication, and relationship skills before harm happens.
• Gowry describes how moving from India to Canada required unlearning assumptions about sex, sexual health, and what is considered “normal” or respectable in different cultures.
• The conversation highlights language as a major barrier, especially when words like consent and boundaries do not translate cleanly across cultures or are not the terms students use in their own language.
• The episode explores how media shapes understanding, including how romanticized stories in film and culture can normalize chasing, repeated asking, and ignoring boundaries.
• Gowry notes that some students already know consent language but do not understand how it applies in real situations, especially around alcohol, power imbalance, and pressure.
• The discussion also covers gender roles, including expectations that men initiate, women stay quiet or submissive, and non-binary people are often erased from the script entirely.
  
  

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Season 3 Episode 3

Round 2 with Rouge Fatale - Exploring BDSM

In this episode, Rouge Fatale discusses the nuances of BDSM, including flogging, paddling, safety, consent, and the psychological aspects of kink. The conversation provides practical insights for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. In this episode, Rouge and UCU Rouge explore the nuances of consent, safety, sensation play, and communication in BDSM and kink practices. They emphasize the importance of education, trust, and understanding to foster fulfilling and safe experiences.

Join us for a super fun and informative conversation with Rouge Fatale!!

Keywords

BDSM, flogging, paddling, safety, consent, kink, BDSM education, mental health, scene planning BDSM, kink, consent, sensation play, safety, communication, education, trust, BDSM safety, kink misconceptions

Key Topics

Differences between flogging and whipping

Safety zones and precautions in impact play

The mental and emotional aspects of BDSM

Use of safe words and non-verbal cues

Role of communication and consent in scene planning

Materials and tools for impact play

Progression from sensation to impact

The importance of legal and ethical boundaries The importance of consent and non-verbal cues in BDSM

Safety measures and boundary setting in kink activities

Sensory play techniques and their psychological effects

The role of education and experience in safe BDSM practice

Addressing media misconceptions about BDSM and kink

Communication strategies for exploring kink with partners

The therapeutic aspects of BDSM and sensation play

Managing escalation and intensity in kink activities

The significance of trust and psychological safety in BDSM

Creative tools and techniques for sensation play

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Season 3 Episode 2

Exploring BDSM with Rouge Fatale

This episode features Rouge discussing BDSM and kink through a sexual-health lens, with a focus on communication, consent, boundaries, safety practices, stigma, and beginner-friendly ways to learn more.

Rouge's Bio

Rouge Fatale, renowned as a legendary drag performer of Atlantic Canada, possesses a heart as immense as her outspoken personality. With over 20 years of experience in the realms of drag and theatre, Rouge's journey began when she fell in love with drag on a dare during a Pride drag competition, emerging victorious. Captivated by the drag world, she transformed it into her life's passion. Her influences span a diverse spectrum, with Dame Edna and Phyllis Diller playing significant roles in shaping her comedy and overall aesthetic. Drag mother Deva Station has been instrumental in molding Rouge into the captivating performer she is today.

A proud Caper, Rouge traverses Canada, representing and entertaining, embodying the spirit of a true Maritimer. From Toronto to Montreal, the Maritimes to Calgary, Winnipeg, and even the NWT, Rouge captivates audiences with her myriad of characters, impersonations, and captivating live singing moments. Whether inducing laughter or evoking tears, she has established herself as a well-known figure in the literary world, initiating drag story time in Nova Scotia. Through this initiative, she reads to both the young and young at heart, spreading love and acceptance in a fabulous manner.

Rouge, a glamour camp drag entertainer, specializes in stand-up comedy, monologues, and improv. She currently holds a recurring role in the web series "Tracy and Martina's Dirty Deeds," produced by SwearNet. Previously, she enjoyed a four-year weekly run show at Casino Nova Scotia titled "Rouge Fatale and Friends," featuring new themes and numbers each week. In addition, she serves as emcee, performer, and producer for Pink Velvet Burlesque and The Velvet Rope Boylesque.

Acknowledged for her exceptional contributions, Rouge was inducted into The Coast Hall of Fame after securing the title of Best Drag Performer for an impressive ten consecutive years. A Halifamous Queer, she stands as the Most Halifamous Person, leaving an indelible mark on the world of drag and entertainment.

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Join us for a new season of Uncensored U Sex Ed Podcast!

Content Type: Interview

Primary Goal: Educational

Summary: In this episode, Sean and Amy discuss their recent progress in sex therapy certification, explore case studies involving biological and psychological factors affecting sexual health, and introduce new product giveaways from Pleasures and Treasures, emphasizing the importance of education and open conversations about sexual wellness.

Keywordssex therapy, sexual health, education, case studies, sexual wellness, adult products, sexual education, podcast

Key Topics

• Sex therapy practitioner certification progress
• Case studies on thyroid and diabetes affecting sexual health
• Importance of biological, psychological, and social factors
• Tools and products for sexual health and wellness
• Community engagement and education in sexual wellness

Takeaways

• Understanding the bio-psycho-social model enhances sexual health diagnosis
• Knowledge about diabetes and hormone production can empower individuals
• Open conversations reduce stigma around sexual health issues
• Product giveaways promote education and destigmatization
• Community involvement is key to advancing sexual wellness awareness

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Season Three and New Software

01:26Progress in Sex Therapy Certification

02:20Case Studies: Thyroid and Diabetes Impact on Sexual Health

03:08Empowerment Through Knowledge in Sexual Wellness

04:42The Role of Therapy and Good Conversations

05:08Aging and Sexual Health Awareness

06:00Fundraising and Community Support

07:21Movember and Charitable Giving

08:14Introduction to New Adult Products from Pleasures and Treasures

09:33Unboxing and Product Highlights

11:16Knot Tying and BDSM Safety

12:37Suspension and BDSM Culture

13:54The Vita Wand and Its Uses

16:28Penis Extenders and Stimulating Toys

19:10Anal Douching and Safety

22:38Upcoming Episodes and Giveaways

23:32Engagement and Community Interaction

24:22Sponsor Message from Pleasures and Treasures

26:26Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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Season 2 Episode 7: Real Talk - Sex, Culture and Staying Protected

Special Guest: Patrick C. Denny

Guest Bio:

Patrick C. Denny

Eskasoni First Nation Sexual Health, Mental Health and Addictions Advocate

I'm Patrick of Eskasoni First Nation, I am a big advocate on Sexual Health, and Mental Health and Addictions for my community. I have also been working to bring more awareness to suicide. I am big on being out in my community engaging with people and being loud and proud!

I come from a very matriarchal and traditional family, I am big into world news, and hanging with friends. I love the work that I do and look forward to keep doing it into the future.

Peace and Love!

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PrEP and PEP are highly effective, HIV prevention medications.

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill or injection taken before potential exposure to prevent infection. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is an emergency, 28-day regimen taken after potential exposure (within 72 hours) to stop the virus.

Key Differences Between PrEP and PEP

• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis):
• • Usage: Taken consistently before potential exposure, usually daily or as required, as explained by Canada.ca and Halifax Sexual Health Centre.
  • Target Audience: Individuals who are HIV-negative and at ongoing risk.
  • Effectiveness: Highly effective at preventing HIV; does not protect against other STIs.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis):
• • Usage: Taken after a potential exposure (e.g., unprotected sex, needle sharing) within 72 hours.
  • Duration: Must be taken for 28 consecutive days, say CATIE.ca.
  • Context: Emergency use only; it is not for ongoing protection.

Important Notes

• Both are prescription medications available from doctors, clinics, or sexual health centers
• If you have a high risk of HIV exposure, you may be a candidate for PrEP, according to CATIE.ca.
• Doxy-PEP is a different medication (antibiotic) used after sex to prevent other STIs like syphilis and chlamydia, but not HIV, explains Ending HIV.

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Season 2 Epiosde 5 Beyond the Orgasm: What is Tantra?

Special Guest: Krista Nova

Tantrika - Teacher - Ritualist

Krista's Bio:

At the cellular level, Krista is a Tantrika and seeker of the mystical truths. For over two decades, she has been exploring the esoteric aspects of existence through intensive training in yoga, meditation, the tantric arts, somatic counselling and intuitive healing. She continues her quest through annualstudies with renowned teachers around the world, and by guiding her own students in their thirst for experiential wisdom.

Early in this millennium, Krista completed advanced post-secondary studies in Integrative Energy Healing at Langara College in Vancouver, B.C. This 3 year diploma program infused Eastern teachings with Western scientific energymedicine toward the goal of self-mastery and spiritual development to awaken her healing potential.

In 2005, after a relentless search, she finally foundherself in the right place, at the right time, and discovered the Authentic Tantric Path she had been seeking for so long.

In Tantra,Krista discovered that sexual energy — our most potent innate resource — is apowerful tool for transformation toward the goal of spiritual enlightenment.

For the next five years, Krista embarked upon intensive theoretical studies and practical training at one of the world’s leading tantric yoga institutes, based in Southeast Asia. Her commitment and dedication allowed her to complete theentire program in record time. During these years, she surrendered to the depth of her sexuality, practiced thousands of hours of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, completed numerous Hridaya meditation retreats, and worked intimately with allof the Maha Vidyas—the Ten Wisdom Goddesses of the Tantric tradition.

She served this tantric community by teaching Tantric Yoga, leading Women’s Groups, and organizing large Tantric rituals.

Since 2011, Krista has been based on the traditional, ancestraland unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Stó:lō andSəl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations also known as Vancouver, Canada, where she lives her heart’s calling to share the gifts of the Tantric Arts.

She coaches 1-on-1 clients and couples as well as teaching workshops, classes and retreats to support herstudents in expanding beyond their limitations, and in awakening their fullest potential. In 2014, she co-founded the Heart of Tantra Festival, which occurs each summer in the Squamish Valley in British Columbia.

Over the years of working with many Tantra teacher’s around the world she has been deeply influenced by Guru-ji Rajkumar of the Bhairavananda lineage for the more traditional elements and Homa and Mukto for the Neo Tantric explorations.

As well as tonnes of other brilliant teachers. She is also immersed in the more westernized studies of Trauma Therapy and Somatic Sex Education. She also works as a Relational somatic Therapist specializing in relational trauma.

Krista’s vision is to create a deeply connected,openhearted humanity. Her students often arrive unfulfilled in their mediocre sexual connections. Dedicated studies under her guidance will allow you to reach pure bliss: the highest state of meditative ecstasy.

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