Hide And Seek

Renee from Tomboy joins us to explore femme sexuality, kinky queer events that cater to lesbian, bi, and queer women + likeminded queer folk. The After Dark series is darker, it's sexier, and it's sluttier. Join us as we delve into some of the kinky stuff that happens at Tomboy like sexy tattooing, pole, shibari, and a whole lotta lovin' This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Follow Tomboy https://www.tomboyonline.net/  https://www.instagram.com/tomboy_melbourne/ https://www.facebook.com/TomboyPartyMelbourne/

Beca from Beans Bar in Fitzroy joins us to talk about starting a new bar for lesbian, bi, and queer women and their mates through a surge of TikTok interest. Beans opened a couple of months ago and is one of the few operating venues that cater to queer women, and one of even fewer new venues. We talk about being neurospicy friendly, and getting a bar off the ground. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Find Beans Bar: 325 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Follow Beans Bar https://www.beansbar.com.au/  https://www.instagram.com/beansbarmelbourne/ https://www.tiktok.com/@beansbarmelbourne

A couple of weeks ago, Jon caught up with the newly sashed Sydney Ms Leather for 2023, Iz! Iz has been a great part of the Sydney leather, bear and Dykes on Bikes communities for years and it was an awesome opportunity to discuss her title and the importance of gender and disability representation in the rainbow communities.  

Ready to raise the bar? We're diving deep into the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District with none other than the enigmatic Stephan Ferris. Once turning heads as the daring Blue Bailey in a world where condomless scenes were taboo even amongst fellow HIV-positive performers—he now rocks the courtroom and academia as a fiercely queer legal eagle. With credentials flaunting a Harvard-published piece and a seat on the board of Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, Stephan's journey from sultry screens to California’s courts is nothing short of legendary. Stephan also published memoir Blue Movie is a chronicling over 75 scenes from Ferris’ life including sex, chems, sadistic Nazis, and even a dungeon death! Worlds collide when he and podcast cohost Dextra drag the law into the limelight with "Reading is Fundamental," demystifying the legal twists and turns of the entertainment world. Join Jon and Stephan as they explore the intersection of sexual expression, activism, and the letter of the law. This episo

Our steamy team are back - after the broadcast ended to catch up on a few more community questions and explore some more saucy spicy accounting. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Artwork in part provided by guests and Image by kjpargeter on Freepik Find Bri here https://linktr.ee/downunderbri  Find Lucas here https://linktr.ee/lucaswolfxxx Find Spencer here https://linktr.ee/spencercolt6969  Find Henri here https://linktr.ee/meatyhenri Find Teddy here https://linktr.ee/teddywilder 

Hold onto your jockstraps! Our saucy content creator panel has arrived. Dive into the steamy, behind-the-screens world of OnlyFans and Just For Fans with a tantalizing crew that knows how to turn up the heat. Let Bri, Lucas Wolf, Spencer Colt, Meaty Henri, and Teddy Wilder guide you on a raunchy romp through their wildest experiences, juiciest advice, and the slippery slopes of monetizing their... assets. Whether it's a naughty side-hustle or their full-time grind, these gents are spilling all the tea—and maybe a bit more. Join us for a sizzling session that promises more than just tips. That's right, folks—this is just Part One! While our current panel is sizzling, we know there's a whole spectrum of queer content magic we haven’t tapped into yet. Feeling saucy and got a tale (or tail) to share? If you're a fabulous content creator, slide into our DMs and join the lineup for our next OnlyFans group session. Diversity is our jam, and we're eager to taste all the flavors of our queer community! This episode

Benny, Jon and Tim have a fun chat about what makes a good sex toy! What should you think about before you buy a toy? What materials are better for what? This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au        

Sex worker and sex work advocate Benny is back to give us the bottom line on life as a sex worker. Tim and Jon find out what you need to know to be a sex worker or client! How do you stay safe, get what you want and look after yourself? We talk about the changes to sex worker legislation, with the coming second stage of the Sex Work Decriminalisation Act in December. The legislation changes were championed by Fiona Patten during her time as a MLC, and she last appeared on Hide and Seek in 2016. Find out what to expect when you see a sex worker for the first time, as well as what to think about when you start out as a sex worker! Benny mentioned his Tiktok in the episode. You can find it at @bennyfoxxx We discuss sex worker support services like Scarlet Alliance, RhED and SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project in NSW) Listen to Benny's last appearance on the show in Episode 116 - Summer Loving This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects t

Michael, Tim, and Jon talk with guest Brian about planning group sex sessions. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Brian is @downunderbri on just about everything Twitter - twitter.com/downunderbri Instagram - instagram.com/downunderbri ...and Guy Films Guy on Twitter - twitter.com/guyfilmsguy grab some free condoms and lube for your next part at downandirty.org Find JOY’s other podcasts at joy.org.au 

Michael, Tim, and Jon talk about shit going sideways, and the latest from VicHealth about Shigella. In fact, we have so much information about Shigella that we can't hold it in. We want you to know what Shigella is, how it affects people, as well as what to do if you've been infected. This quick infodump covers the important info about Shigella as well as some lived experience about how shit it can be. The VicHealth Warning is available online at THIS LINK We talk about how this set of cases mirrors previous movements in Shigellosis cases, and how it can be treated before it runs too far. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au     PrEP from PAN including the coupon scheme via pan.org.au ACON: endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/  Thorne Harbour: thorneharbour.org/hiv-aids/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-p

Trough's Nik Dimopoulous joins Michael, Tim and Jon for a backdoor chat about what goes into putting on a jaw dropping sex dance party. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au     Trough can be found at Trough Events, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Image in part provided by Hanky Party (photographer @gerry.seeds.x

Michael, Tim, and Jon have a bits fest - talking about bits this and bits that. The gang check in on the pulse of what's happening with HIV treatment and PrEP for people without Medicare. We talk starting (and keeping up with) OnlyFans, and taking antibiotics for preventing STIs. We talk about a new project Michael is working on supporting the mental wellbeing of queer people born overseas - Everyday People. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Artwork in part by The New York Public Library. "Trim" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed July 5, 2023.   PrEP from PAN including the coupon scheme via pan.org.au ACON: endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/  Thorne Harbour: thorneharbour.org/hiv-aids/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep/ Share your story as a queer multicultural person at https://

Oh look, All the gang's together! (but what are we gonna do after graduation?) Tim, Michael, and Jon sit down to discuss our (cum) bucket list, our shopping cart, our sexual weather forecast if you will. It's sort of like sexual Never Have I Ever where we discuss toys and gear we want to buy, parties and men unsullied, and what's on the whoreizon. What's on your sex bucket list that you've not dared discover yet? Share it with us via hideandseek@joy.org.au This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au Artwork in part by Ronald Douglas Frazier licensed under creative commons

SexTech refers to the intersection of technology and sexuality, encompassing a range of innovations, products, and services that aim to enhance and explore human sexuality. It is a growing field that leverages advancements in technology to revolutionize various aspects of sexual experiences, education, health, and relationships. Michael and Jon sit down with Kath Albury, Professor of Media & Communication at Swinburne University of Technology Melb, an Australian Research Council Future Fellow, and Associate Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making. Michael mentions an episode of Well, Well, Well, which discussed SexTech back in 2020 Yers, we talk about sex robots - but also the vast and expansive future of sex and technology, and ways tech can be used to better our sexual pleasure. We chat about misgivings of the wellness industry, the gendering of sex products, and our digital privacy when our sex lives are in the cloud. for information on the res

Tim and Jon get into the competitive spirit with Jonny, Mitchell (they/he/she) and Damien (Mr VicBear 2023, Mr Australasia Bear 2021 and 2022). We go down south for Southern HiBEARnation 2023 and talk competitions, titles, causes and events. See the latest from VicBears at their Facebook Page. SH2023 tickets are available through that page, too. For events and community elsewhere in Australia: Check out: Harbour City Bears in Sydney BrisBears in Brisbane TasBears in Tasmania Bear New Zealand Bear Men of Adelaide Bears Perth. We mention BathhouseBears in the last part of the show. BathhouseBears is supported by Down'an'Dirty and Craig B, who we were unaware had the title in 2010. We first had Damien on the show shortly after the crowning, during Episode 97 talking about Sash events, and again in Episode 108 Secret-Bear-Business. Mitchell was one of the judges for the Australian Pup and Handler Competition which we covered in Episodes 105 and 109. Jonny also appeared on Hide and Seek back i

Jon gets up close and personal with fetish photographer Dylan of HDG Image. You can find Dylan's work at the HDG Image FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter. During the episode we talk about fetish art, as well as other forms like life drawing, which you can hear more about in episode 124, Drawn Together Dylan also mentioned his experiences in Queensland, particularly involving BootCo leather club and the Sportsman Hotel This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

FFunOtter is pissing about with Jon and Tim, talking all things watersports and piss play. During the episode, we mentioned on of our past episodes, Give Piss a Chance, with the beautiful Rhys You can hear FFunOtter's previous appearance, My Left Hand - Fisting, here!   This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

This week, Tim and Jon speak with sexologist, men’s coach and the current President of the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasia, Jordan Hackett. Jordan helps us understand the issues that can arise when we have a poor relationship with sex. How can Sexology help with issues ranging from erectile dysfunction, porn addiction and even PTSD? Jordan explains hos Sexology differs from Sex Therapy, as well as his own journey to Sexology and a healthier understanding of intimacy. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Joined on the line by tantra coach and bodyworker, Curt Mason, Tim is taking a solo course in intimacy and tantric pleasure. Why is intimacy important, and what is keeping people from a healthy exploration of intimacy in their relationships? In an app-driven culture, can intimacy coexist with the search for instant gratification? Curt is the organiser of the Touching the Heart Retreat in NSW, and during the show he mentioned the recurring classes in Brunswick, including the Naked Stretch class. At Curt's suggestion, Tim will be attending the Multiple Orgasm and Naked Ritual workshops and will give us a rundown in future episodes. To hear Curt's previous interview with us, head to Episode 62 - Nakedman Special This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Ssssh! The Top Secret Life Drawing team are in with Jon and Tim tonight! Jean Luc (JL) talks about the broad strokes of the Melbourne Life Drawing scene, while Dean gives us a model's perspective on the challenges and rewards that come from striking a pose! We talk beginners advice, modeling courses, and what goes into putting on a successful Life Drawing event. JL spoke with MAD Wednesdays before Covid, and you can catch up on that segment here! You can follow Top Secret Life Drawing, as well as Jean Luc and Dean on Instagram. There is also the Fitzroy Art Collective, and the Life Models Society. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.