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- 🇦🇺AU · Sexuality#7300K to 1M
- 🇪🇸ES · Sexuality#4230K to 100K
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452K to 1.5M🇦🇺68%🇳🇿20%🇪🇸7%+5 more - Active Followers
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| 6/23/26 |  The Waiting Room | From Bridget Jones to #SoloGlowUp, the story of singleness has had a rebrand. But is it liberation - or just a better-looking waiting room?Melody Thomas meets two people sitting with that question. Beth is 42, an extrovert, and someone who loves hard - sometimes too hard. After a five-year relationship that slowly stripped away her sense of self, she's reassessing what she actually wants from a partnership. Then there's Scott - non-binary, gay, and seven years into single life. Not always lonely, but not untouched by it either. Comparison creeps in. So does the ache of going without touch.And threaded through both stories: the question of whether our structures - social, legal, cultural - are quietly penalising people for being on their own. Psychologist Bella DePaulo has a name for that. She calls it singlism. And she has an entirely different way of thinking about love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Tom Scott on navigating heartbreak and growth through music | Tom Scott - musician, father, and one of Aotearoa's most compelling voices - joins Melody for a wide-ranging conversation about love, loss, and what it actually takes to change. Tom's album Anitya is the jumping-off point: a record split between the wreckage of a decade-long relationship and the unexpected arrival of new love. But the conversation quickly goes deeper, touching on addiction and sobriety, the cycles of trauma we inherit from our parents, what real accountability looks like (hint: it starts at the bottom of the well), and why yearning is severely underrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Things Fell Apart | What makes some relationships survive betrayal while others collapse over something small?John and Anna built a life over fifteen years together - then nearly lost it all. Not in one moment, but slowly: new parenthood, creeping distance, alcohol, silence, and eventually repeated infidelity. This episode follows their story through the idea of rupture and repair - the quiet, unglamorous work of mending a relationship not all at once, but crack by crack. What does it take to stay, when leaving would be easier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Digital Dangers - The New Rules, with Netsafe's Sean Lyons | You don't have to do anything to become a victim of image-based sexual abuse. AI can now fabricate intimate images from a single photo - and the shame, fear, and coercion that follow are just as real as if it had actually happened. Melody talks to Netsafe's Sean Lyons about deepfakes, sextortion, nudify apps, and the organised crime networks behind them. Essential listening - especially if you have kids online.Make a submission to the deepfake digital harm and exploitation bill here Get in touch with Netsafe here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Sex Bots & Data Dilemmas with Dr Rebecca Saunders | Your data knows who you're attracted to. Your apps are learning how you love. And somewhere, an AI is waiting to be your perfect partner. Dr Rebecca Saunders talks to Melody about sex bots, relationship mediators, and the very human desires fuelling a very profitable industry.Dr Rebecca Saunders' Book Bodies of Work can be bought here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Artificial Intimacy | AI is no longer just for the workplace - it's reshaping how we flirt, date, fantasise, and experience intimacy. In the Season 3 opener, host Melody Thomas meets two people using AI to navigate their real sex and dating lives: Helen, a 38-year-old early adopter who used AI to hack the Hinge algorithm, and Rob, a happily married 40-year-old from the US Midwest who's been using AI as a "very different kind of sex toy" - and making surprising discoveries about himself along the way.GuestsHelen, 38, Ōtautahi/Christchurch - early AI adopter, online dater, algorithm hackerRob, 40, Midwest USA - husband, father, and AI-assisted sexual explorerWhat We Cover🤖 AI & the dating apps: Helen's been paying for AI tools for four years. After a decade-long relationship ended, she returned to the apps and immediately put AI to work: curating her profile photos, crafting Hinge prompts, and - controversially - analysing the vibe of the men she was talking to.📊 Gaming the algorithm: Helen asked her AI to do a deep dive on how Hinge's algorithm actually works, including whether the app deliberately shows you better profiles just as your free likes run out (scarcity psychology, anyone?). She followed the AI's strategy to reset her algorithm - and saw results within 24 hours.💬 The rotation plan: Overwhelmed by matches, Helen uploaded WhatsApp threads from four different men and asked AI to rank them across categories like emotional maturity, initiative, and long-term potential. The results were... illuminating. And a little savage.🪞 The mirror moment: Helen asked the AI to turn its analysis on her. What it said stopped her in her tracks - and led to a much-needed break from dating.🎧 AI as sex toy: Rob discovered audio-first platform Bloom Stories, where users can have text and voice-based sexual exchanges with AI characters. For him, it's been a space for genuine self-discovery - including learning he's a switch, exploring JOI (you can Google that one), and even dabbling outside his usual preferences.🔒 What to consider before you dive in: Rob shares his advice on choosing platforms carefully: who owns the app, how your data is used, and why consent-aware AI actually matters.Key Quotes"Lower quantity, high quality, almost overnight." - Helen, on AI-optimising her dating profile"It asks me: Would you like to explore who to keep in rotation for what purpose? Savage." - Helen, on the AI's unsolicited strategic advice"The most powerful sex toy is your imagination." - Rob"If I have to ask GPT a question about my relationship, I should end it." - Helen, quoting a reel she saw (and fully endorsing)"There is no room for love in a fortress. It requires exposure." - AI, to Helen, with zero chillResources & Platforms MentionedHinge - dating appBloom Stories - audio erotica and AI intimacy platformAlso Out Now… Bonus Episodes🎙️Bonus 1: Sex Bots & Dating Dilemmas with Dr Rebecca Saunders Melody talks with Dr Rebecca Saunders, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, about AI that positions itself as a solution to human loneliness - and how tech-companies harvest your sex-data and shape public desire. 🎙️ Bonus 2: Digital Dangers - The New Rules, with Sean Lyons, Chief Online Safety Officer at Netsafe New ZealandOn how AI is opening new pathways for exploitation online. What parents, caregivers and educators need to know, and what's actually not worth worrying about.Connect📧 goodsexproject@gmail.com📱 Instagram & Facebook: @thegoodsexprojectContent note: This episode contains adult themes and explicit discussion of sexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | TRAILER: The Good Sex Project is back for Season 3! | Eight episodes diving into the tricky topics - age gaps and AI, betrayal and repair, singleness and shame, sex work and saying things out loud, and the question of what it takes to become an extraordinary lover. Honest, human, funny and sometimes uncomfortable - It’s gonna be a ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  LOVE BITE: Charlie | We meet Charlie, who charts a course through a restrictive childhood, people pleasing, mirroring, and an abusive relationship to thriving as a solo non-monogamous person living with various mental and physical health issues. Can rejecting the ‘rules’ of monogamy help you feel safer, freer, and more yourself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  LOVE BITE: Jasmine | Jasmine and her husband, together since their teens, had just started to reconnect and really learn about intimacy after having kids when Jasmine got a shock diagnosis. While they navigate Jasmine’s health journey, they continue to connect in ways that surprise them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  LOVE BITE: Chris | When he was 14, Chris made a list of the attributes of his dream girlfriend. But as time ticked by, no-one made the grade. He was happy to wait until she appeared… but at some point he realised he was the only virgin on campus. And then M came along - who ticked almost none of his boxes, but was super fun and incredible. What should Chris do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 5/5/26 |  LOVE BITE: Sarah and Lane | After three kids dulled their once-magnetic sex life, mid-40s couple Sarah and Lane throw out expectations and pressure, un-learn old patterns, add some new tantra tricks to the repertoire and rebuild connection through weekly ‘naked nights’. Find Libido Liberation on Insta - @libidoliberation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | We're BACK! And need YOU. | The Good Sex Project will be back in 2026, and we're still looking for some people with specific experiences and stories to speak to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/30/24 | BONUS: Live Masterclass with Nic Beets and Verity Thom | In association with Ensemble and live from The Village in Auckland, Melody is joined by intimacy and relationship experts Nic Beets and Verity Thom to discuss the vital role of having and re-centering pleasure in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/9/24 | BONUS: Update on Chloe from S1 | Bonus alert! In this mini episode, Chloe - who shared her list of "f**keries" in season 1 - leaves a voice memo with a surprising update.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/6/24 | BONUS: The Māori Therapist | In this special bonus episode of TGSP, we introduce you to Jemma Bennett, an extraordinary therapist based in Tauranga who goes by 'The Māori Therapist' on Instagram. Jemma shares her deeply moving life story, alongside her professional insights into the cycles of abuse and the complexities of intimate relationships. This episode is a raw, touching, and enlightening exploration of resilience, healing, and the importance of pleasure, connection, and cultural identity in overcoming trauma.If you or anyone you know needs support, please reach out to one of the following helplines. Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Safe to Talk Sexual Harm Helpline free call 0800 044 334 anytime.Shine Free call 0508 744 633 between 9am and 11pm (for men and women)1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor.Kidsline 0800 54 37 54 for people up to 18 years old. Open 24/7.What’s Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz, or find online chat and other support options here.If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/24 | 9: Horny Stories | Horny stories are having a moment. What is it about them that's got us so thirsty? What makes a good horny storyline good, and a bad one... dismal? And is erotic media just for fun, or does it have the potential to impact our actual sex lives? Melody speaks with "kooky, spooky" romance writer Steff Green, erotic audio maker Ryan Mairs aka Marisyy and Intimacy coordinator Ita O'Brien (Normal People, Sex Education, I May Destroy You) about the power of stories in fueling sexual desire and breaking taboos. Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/24 | BONUS: Aging well with Dr Olivia Smart + Nic Beets | Gynaecologist Dr Olivia Smart and Clinical Psychologist Nic Beets talk about some of the physical, sexual, and mental health effects of ageing, including in depth discussion of peri, post, and menopause, and how to support your partner through these changes. They also touch on changes in the male body, and explain why getting older doesn't have to mean the end of a happy, thriving sex life - if you don't want it to.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/19/24 | 8: Autumn Years | Sex and ageing, we explore the intersection of sexuality, ageing, and personal transformation. Host Melody Thomas delves into stories from those experiencing newfound freedoms and adventures in their later years. From touching accounts of midlife crises to the joy of rediscovery, this episode sheds light on navigating sexual health, menopause, and ultimately, embracing a fulfilling and vibrant life at any age.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/24 | BONUS: Anke Richter | Journalist and author Anke Richter shares her personal journey through the world of neo-tantra and reveals how easy it can be to become entangled in high-demand groups. Tune into this bonus episode for an eye-opening conversation that spans personal diary, investigative journalism, and critical advice on how to navigate these complex dynamics.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/24 | 7: Purity ring | Is it possible to have sexual joy and spiritual faith? This episode of The Good Sex Project delves into the impact of purity culture. Phil and Lavinia share their journey from conservative Christian upbringings to embracing a different path for their family. We'll also hear from Chrissy and Mark, whose lives are intertwined with profound lessons about love, faith, and sexual freedom.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/6/24 | 6: Three Women | Inspired by Lisa Taddeo’s book, 'Three Women,' this episode follows the intimate journeys of Tracey, Leah, and Naomi through their experiences of love, desire, and identity. Navigating the deep waters of sexuality, societal expectations, and personal transformations across different generations, tune in for candid conversations that challenge norms and offer insights into the complex tapestry of female desire. Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/24 | 5: Slow your roll (Relationships 102) | What if we took it slow? In this episode we join one woman on her search for profound love and mind-blowing, soul-melding sex, travelling from scepticism to a deep, fulfilling relationship built on respect, patience, and divine slow-sex. You’ll hear about real techniques to slow it down and up the pleasure from Alissa Resnick of OMGYes. If you're curious about taking your intimacy to a lush new level, this episode is a must-listen.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/25/24 | BONUS: Emily Nagoski on the gender mirage, emotional floor plans and magic tricks | In this extended interview, Melody Thomas talks with renowned sex educator and author Emily Nagoski. They explore the neuroscience behind desire and pleasure, debunk cultural myths, and discuss Emily's latest insights on creating lasting sexual connections. Tune in for actionable wisdom and transformative advice that could elevate your intimate life to new heights.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/22/24 | 4: Like Coming Home (Relationships 101) | Come with us and explore the myths and truths of maintaining a satisfying sexual connection long-term. From dealing with mismatched libidos to sex after babies, we explore what it takes to sustain meaningful relationships and thriving sexual connections, with real stories from real couples and expert advice from world-renowned author and researcher Emily Nagoski ("Come As You Are" and "Come Together"). Whether you're single, coupled or somewhere in between, join us on this insightful journey to better understanding what makes our hearts and minds tick.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/24 | BONUS: Yumi Stynes + Dr Jane Cherrington | Are you unsure how to address sensitive topics like sex and pornography with your kids? Join host Melody Thomas in this special bonus episode, where experts Yumi Stynes and Dr Jane Cherrington share practical advice, personal anecdotes and crucial insights to help parents navigate these challenging conversations. Learn why it's essential to maintain open communication, the impact of peer pressure and how to empower your children with accurate information and critical thinking skills. This episode offers a must-listen guide for fostering a healthy attitude towards sex and relationships in today's digital age.Let's stay connected! InstagramFacebookTikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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10 placements across 8 markets.
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10 placements across 8 markets.