Pick-Up Artists, Seduction & Masculine Intimacy (with Dr. Rachel O'Neill)

About this episode

The episode explores the themes of masculinity and intimacy through the lens of the seduction industry with guest Dr. Rachel O'Neill.

We discuss mediated intimacy, masculinity and the perils of the seduction industry, You can check out Dr. O'Neill's work here: https://www.amazon.ca/Seduction-Men-Masculinity-Mediated-Intimacy-ebook/dp/B07F52917Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=486Q75CCLGV2&keywords=seduction+rachel+o%27neill&qid=1695125646&sprefix=seduction+rachel+o%27neill%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3261155 Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Sisyphus 55

Guest: Dr. Rachel O'Neill

Topics covered

• mediated intimacy
• masculinity
• seduction industry
• intimacy
• gender studies

Keywords

• seduction
• masculinity
• intimacy
• Dr. Rachel O'Neill
• seduction industry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seduction Men Masculinity Mediated Intimacy

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