Sometimes there's nothing harder than talking about sex with the person you're having sex with, and Katie and Ashley know that struggle all too well. Why is it so hard to share kinks or interests with partners? What makes bringing up wanting to try something new such a daunting task? Why are some things harder to ask for than others?
Hear the answers to these questions, as well as communication tips, tricks, and helpful things to keep in mind when asking for what YOU want from your partner(s).

CC036: Trying New Things and Asking for what You Want (In Bed)

For such a little word, "no" can be&nbsp;fraught with all sorts of anxiety. How do you know when you should be saying no to someone? Why is it so scary? Does it really have to be this hard? What if you give a no and someone ignores it anyway?
This week Katie and Ashley explore&nbsp;what the word no has meant for them and how they've learned to listen to their bodies, and reflect on some of the no's they've given and received over time.

CC037: The No's Have It - Giving and Receiving A "No"

Going to the doctor isn't fun to begin with, but if you're non-monogamous, fat, queer, and/or kinky, it can be a nightmare. Ever gone to the doctor with a sniffle and been told to lose weight? How about answer&nbsp;invasive questions about your sexual history, or explain and justify your relationship?
This episode's for you.
Medical fat-shaming is not only frustrating and hurtful, it is outrightly dangerous, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses and prevention of care. Check out Ashley's post about her experiences with doctors while having her appendix taken out, and our dear friend Rebecca Hiles (The Frisky Fairy!)'s story of how&nbsp;medical fat-shaming caused her cancer to go undiagnosed for years.
Katie and Ashley discuss the medical&nbsp;shaming and frustration they have experienced in regards to their sizes, sex, and sexualities. Katie models&nbsp;how she wishes things could be brought to her or worded instead, and Ashley offers tips for communicating with doctors to make it less intimidating.

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