In today's episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Emma Neill to discuss the complexities of casual sex, hookup culture, and how these dynamics differ for women and men.

Emma and I discuss the evolution of societal norms from our grandparents' era to today and reflect on our personal experiences and views on casual sex.

It’s so great to openly chat about topics like this to show that whether or not you engage in casual sex is entirely up to you! There is no right or wrong here, and I hope you find parts of this episode that speak to you and hopefully alleviate any shame you may feel around the topic.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to Emma and topic

00:55 Life updates with Emma and Carla

12:36 Generational perspectives on casual sex

15:51 The influence of religion on views about casual sex

19:25 Legal and social aspects of abortion in Northern Ireland

25:25 The impact of casual sex on women

28:14 Dealing with the guilt and shame associated with sex

33:30 The orgasm gap in heterosexual relationships

38:14 The place of casual sex in society today

40:53 Personal experiences and insights on casual sex

54:34 Contraception and women's health

1:02:55 Final thoughts on casual sex

1:06:56 Favorite quotes from us

Poem mentioned by Emma Cairns Watson: The smoke and what burned to make it

Thank you so much, Emma, for joining me on the podcast! If you enjoyed make sure to subscribe and rate it 5 stars as it really helps me out.

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Podcast: Here for the Craic With Emma Neill

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