Behind the Paddle
Behind the Paddle is a podcast that explores the diverse world of sex, covering topics such as LGBTQ+, feminine power, kink, sex work, and the adult industry. Hosted by Porcelain Victoria, a professional dominatrix with eight years of experience, the show features expert interviews, compelling stories, and thought-provoking discussions. Listeners can submit questions for the host to answer on air. The podcast aims to inform, inspire, and entertain with a humorous and honest perspective.
Episodes
E123: An English Madam Part 9
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E122: An English Madam Part 8
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E121: An English Madam Part 7
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E120:Confidence & Guidance
Send us Fan MailThis was taken from my bimonthly Zoom event. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how some men don’t know either how to navigate in the bedroom, don’t have as much confidence, haven’t much experience or confidence or have trauma therefore needing some mentoring in some manner. I have started to notice in my years of being a companion that there is an increase in men using my ser
E119:Motherhood, Money & Morality: Sex Work While Pregnant Part 2
Send us Fan MailBaby Bumps & Backlash: S*x Work and Pregnancy. This episode came about from hearing about Bonnie Blues pregnancy gangbang/golden shower. In this episode of Behindthepaddle podcast you will hear from myself who has done adult content while pregnant. I will explain why, how I felt at the time and how I currently feel and how moving forward we can help pregnant women. This experie
E118:Motherhood, Money & Morality: Sex Work While Pregnant Part 1
Send us Fan MailBaby Bumps & Backlash: S*x Work and Pregnancy. This episode came about from hearing about Bonnie Blues pregnancy gangbang/golden shower. In this episode of Behindthepaddle podcast you will hear from myself who has done adult content while pregnant. I will explain why, how I felt at the time and how I currently feel and how moving forward we can help pregnant women. This experie
E117: An English Madam Part 6
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E116: An English Madam Part 5
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E115: An English Madam Part 4
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E114: An English Madam Part 3
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E113: An English Madam Part 2
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E112: An English Madam Part 1
Send us Fan MailThe Life and Work of Cynthia Payne Cynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel
E111: London’s most notorious brothel keeper Cynthia Payne
Send us Fan MailCynthia Diana Paine born 24 December 1932, she was known professionally as Cynthia Payne and nicknamed Madam Cyn, was an English madam, brothel keeper, party hostess, and media personality. She was widely considered to be Britain's best known madam. She made headlines throughout the 1970s and 1980s, when she was convicted of running a brothel at 32 Ambleside Avenue in Streatha
E110: Ash Regan Nordic Model Bill failure
Send us Fan MailToday we are talking about the horrific lies of Ash Regan and the uneducated people who supported her bill. Mixing up consensual sex work and trafficking, making vocal sex workers ghosts who have no voice when spoken. The laughs by the supports of the Nordic model when told about the facts and evidence the Nordic model does indeed endanger not just sex workers but trafficked women.
E109: How to be you part 12
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E108: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Send us Fan MailThe men didn't think the women could do it. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were an amazing group of women who stared into the faces of inequality, racism and sexism whom defined all odds. Everyone was against the women they didn't think they could sort 17million pieces of mail. In WW2 leaders thought that low moral was the cause of so many dying so they put
E107: How to be you part 11
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E106: The Lies of the NordicModelNow - Part 2 Booklet
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behindthepaddle, we take a critical look at the widely circulated booklet Decriminalisation vs the Nordic Model. Rather than debating ideology, this episode focuses on how the argument is constructed — from the emotional framing in the opening pages to the way evidence from New Zealand, Germany, and Europe is later presented.We unpack how language, selective surv
E105: The Lies of the NordicModelNow - Part 1 Booklet
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behindthepaddle, we take a critical look at the widely circulated booklet Decriminalisation vs the Nordic Model. Rather than debating ideology, this episode focuses on how the argument is constructed — from the emotional framing in the opening pages to the way evidence from New Zealand, Germany, and Europe is later presented.We unpack how language, selective surv
E104 :International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers — 17th December
Send us Fan MailToday we will be talking about International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.This day exists because too many people who sold sex were harmed, ignored, disappeared, and killed and because the world decided that was acceptable, or at least inevitable.Some sex workers' deaths,assaults, disappearances aren't even accounted for.For the people whose lives were reduced
E103: How to be you Part 10
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E102: Burke & Haire Edinburgh's Serial Killers & Strip Club
Send us Fan MailToday we dive dep into the serial killers Burke & Haire learning how Edinburgh has encapsulated these killers into the modern day world Support the showCheck out our socials!Thank you so much for listening 💖
E101: Bettie Page
Send us Fan MailBefore BDSM had a place in the public eye, one woman stepped into the frame and smiled through the ropes. In this Behindthepaddle deep dive, Victoria explores how Bettie Page a Southern girl with a homemade fringe revolutionised erotic culture. From her trauma-shaped childhood to the Klaw Studios era of playful bondage, from moral panic to mental-health battles, and finally to her
E100: How to be you Part 9
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E99: Windows of Amsterdam
Send us Fan MailWanna hear me go on a rant about how families should teach their kids about sex etc ? I try twice to focus back to Amsterdam the Prostitute Museum but there are so many reasons why as a society we see sex as taboo. Please listen in on how I a sex worker of 8yrs found Amsterdams Red Light District. Decriminalisation all the way Support the showCheck out our socials!Thank you so muc
E98: What's been happening ?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk about how hectic the past two months have been with BBC interviews, Parliament visits, being a single mum and my Amsterdam work trip away. Want to know what its like being a sex worker ? Its just like any other person doing a job, this one is just a little bit more interesting than mostSupport the showCheck out our socials!Thank you so much for listening 💖
E97: How to be you Part 8
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E96:The Rage Before the Storm: Living with PMDD
Send us Fan MailIn The Rage Before the Storm: Living with PMDD, Porcelain Victoria delves into the raw, cyclical reality of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder a condition that turns the body’s natural rhythm into emotional warfare. Blending medical insight, feminist critique, and intimate storytelling, this four-hour episode explores the science, stigma, and survival behind PMDD. From hormonal sensit
E95:How to be you part 7
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E94: Collars and Creatures: Inside the World of Petplay
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when humans shed language, drop to all fours, and find freedom in a collar? In this deep-dive Petplay episode of Behind the Paddle, host Porcelain Victoria explores the culture, psychology, and practicalities of pet/handler dynamics from ancient animal rites to modern pup hoods and kitten ears.You’ll hear:What petplay is (and isn’t): clear consent lines, why it’s not z
E93:How to be you part 6
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E92: The Nordic Model vs. Decriminalization
Send us Fan Mail Behindthepaddle podcast takes listeners inside one of the most polarizing debates in feminist and political history: the Nordic Model versus decriminalisation of sex work. With personal testimony, global case studies, and voices from sex-worker–led groups like SWARM, Scot-PEP, and Umbrella Lane, this episode dismantles myths, exposes the harms of Ash Regan’s proposed “End Demand”
E91:How to be you part 5
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E90:Burgers and Ballgags: Inside Munches and Play Parties in the BDSM World
Send us Fan Mail From diner booths to dungeon floors, “Burgers and Ballgags: Inside Munches and Play Parties in the BDSM World” explores the social and sexual spaces where kink comes alive. Porcelain Victoria guides you through the history, the people, and the rules that shape these gatherings from the casual comfort of a munch to the charged intensity of a play party. This is not porn, not fantas
E89: Secrets in the Sheets: Husbands, Fetishes, and the Cost of Silence
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behindthepaddle. I’m Porcelain Victoria, and this episode… is a tender one.Today, we’re stepping into the bedroom but not just for fun. We’re pulling open the drawer of secrets. Hidden fetishes. Quiet urges. And those deeply human moments when a husband or partner finally tells the truth… to the person they love most.We’re talking about the difference between being hones
E88: How to be you part 4
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E87:Crayons, Contracts, and Care: Inside the World of DDLG and Caregiver/Little Dynamics
Send us Fan MailBehindthepaddle Podcast invites you inside one of the most tender, misunderstood, and intimate corners of the BDSM world: Caregiver/little dynamics.We explore the acronyms (DDLG, CGL, MDLB, Littles, Middles, Brats), the psychology of regression and attachment, the rituals of rules and punishments, and the playful, sometimes erotic, worlds of diapers, pacis, and discipline.We dive d
E86: How to be you part 3
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been taught about being "normal" is actually rooted in systems of oppression? Welcome to a thought-provoking journey through the hidden forces that shape our understanding of executive functioning and neurodivergence.Diving into Ellie Middleton's "How to Be You," we explore how capitalism has trained us to equate our worth wit
E85:Kink vs Fetish
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I dive into one of the questions I hear all the time: what’s the difference between a kink and a fetish? These two words get thrown around a lot, but they aren’t the same thing and understanding the difference can change how we see ourselves and our sex lives.I share my own experience as someone who needs BDSM in my life to feel whole and authentic, but who can sti
E84:How to be you part 2
Send us Fan MailHello welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, what happens when your brain constantly pulls you in opposite directions? When one part craves structure while another needs novelty, or when one side thrives on patterns while another demands constant stimulation? This fascinating tension sits at the heart of Ellie Middletons transformative book "How to Be You," which we explore
E83: Beyond The Dungeon: Exploring SSC, RACK & PRICK in BDSM
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today we are speaking about BDSM not as a hobby, not as a kink to be giggled at behind closed doors, and not as a fleeting curiosity but as a world. A world of power, of discipline, of trust. A world of deeply human longing and deeply consensual depravity. A world some of us live in every single day.Whether you’re new to this world or have brui
E82:How to be you part 1
Send us Fan MailHello welcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, what happens when your brain constantly pulls you in opposite directions? When one part craves structure while another needs novelty, or when one side thrives on patterns while another demands constant stimulation? This fascinating tension sits at the heart of Ellie Middletons transformative book "How to Be You," which we explore
E81: How It all began- How i become a whoreified deviant
Send us Fan MailHello and welcome back to Behind the paddle podcast in todays episode I share my deeply personal journey into sex work, from discovering sexuality through late-night TV at 12 to performing webcam shows as a teen and entering in-person work at 17. My story highlights how lack of proper sex education and support made me vulnerable. Without guidance, I turned to virtual spaces like Se
E80:Revolting Prostitutes p22 Finale
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 215-221 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E79: I was Charged with Brothel Keeping part 2 Brothel keeping laws
Send us Fan MailIn this raw and urgent episode of Behindthepaddle, host Porcelain Victoria breaks her silence after being charged under Scotland’s archaic brothel-keeping laws—laws that criminalize sex workers for simply trying to work together in safety.Porcelain shares her personal story of the raid, the trauma of being treated like a criminal for surviving, and the systemic violence embedded in
E78:Revolting Prostitutes p21
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 204-215 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E77: I was charged with Brothel Keeping Part 1 My Story
Send us Fan MailOne knock on the door changed everything. Twenty police officers with a battering ram stood ready to break down my door – all because I, a dominatrix, had created a safe workspace with security measures and safety equipment.Safety shouldn't be criminal. Yet here in the UK, sex workers face an impossible choice: work alone and risk violence, or work together and risk arrest. Th
E76: Tethered Hearts: The Sacred Art of Aftercare in BDSM
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behindthepaddle podcast with me, Porcelain Victoria. In this deeply personal and richly detailed episode, we unravel the sacred, often overlooked practice of aftercare in BDSM. Beyond cuddles and comfort, aftercare is a neurological, emotional, and ethical process—an act of reverence for the intensity we co-create.From the altered states of subspace and Domspace to the r
E75:Revolting Prostitutes p20
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 193-203 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E74: Rope Bondage with Miss Fay Morgan Part 2
Send us Fan MailWelcome to BehindthePaddle Podcast in today’s episode we will be speaking to the amazing Miss Fay Morgan. Rope bondage transcends the physical act of tying knots, creating a profound psychological landscape where vulnerability, surrender, and healing intertwine. In this second installment of our rope series, guest expert Faye Morgan takes us deeper into the emotional terrain of shi
E73:Revolting Prostitutes p19
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 182-192 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E72: Rope Bondage with Miss Fay Morgan Part 1
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply textured episode of Behindthepaddle, Porcelain Victoria is joined by the enigmatic and skilled rope practitioner @MissFayMorgan whose eight years of experience in shibari and rope bondage span teaching, performance, and profound emotional connection. Together, they untangle the physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of rope play from the meditative tension
E71:Revolting Prostitutes p18
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 172-182 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E70:The Sexy Side of Healing: Virgin Island's Somatica Method Explained
Send us Fan MailIn this provocative episode of Behindthepaddle podcast we explore kink, shame, and embodied consent, I sit down with Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel, co-founders of the Somatica Institute and stars of Channel 4's Virgin Island, to uncover why somatica is such a wonderful practice we all need to learn about and what practices truly keep us safe.Whether you're kink
E69:Revolting Prostitutes p17
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 162-172 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E68:Cups, Confidence, and Change: Ending Period Poverty with the Menstrual Cup
Send us Fan MailImagine a world where half the population regularly misses school, work, or risks their health due to a completely solvable problem. That's the reality of period poverty a crisis affecting 500 million menstruators worldwide every month.Christine Denning takes us on an eye-opening journey through her work tackling this global injustice. After discovering that period poverty was
E67:Revolting Prostitutes p16
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 151-162 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E66:The Hidden Intimacy of Phone Domination: Safety, Trust, and Digital Power
Send us Fan MailWelcome to BehindthePaddle podcast on this episode, The sultry voice on the other end of the phone line has been commanding submission long before webcams and instant messaging. From late-night hotline advertisements in the 1980s to today's digital dungeons on platforms like OnlyFans and NiteFlirt, phone-based domination continues to thrive offering both liberation and hidden
E65:Revolting Prostitutes p15
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 141-151 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E64:Punishing the Wrong People: How Criminalizing Sex Work Hurts Trafficking Victims
Send us Fan MailLet’s start with the lie: that criminalizing sex work is done to protect the most vulnerable. That it helps victims. That it stops traffickers. That if you just lock up the pimps and fine the buyers, the violence disappears. But in reality, many of the people being arrested, fined, and jailed are the ones who need help the most.This episode isn’t about theory. It’s about lived expe
E63:Revolting Prostitutes p14
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 131 -142 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, o
E62: Neurochemistry of BDSM: Dopamine, Serotonin, and the Brain on Kink Part 2
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Behindthepaddle, where we blend the science of sensation with the elegance of kink. I’m your host, Porcelain Victoria. In this special installment, we’re peeling back the layers of what happens beneath the surface exploring the powerful neurochemical dance that pulses through every strike, whisper, and command.Whether you identify as a Dominant, submissive, switch,
E61:Revolting Prostitutes p13
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 121-131 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E60:Neurochemistry of BDSM: Dopamine, Serotonin, and the Brain on Kink Part 1
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behindthepaddle,' where the science of pleasure meets the art of kink. I’m your host, Porcelain Victoria. In this special episode, we dive deep into the neurochemical currents running beneath every flog, whisper, and command. Whether you're a Dominant, submissive, switch, or simply curious, understanding the chemistry of your brain during BDSM play can not only
E59:Revolting Prostitutes p12
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 112-121 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, of
E58:The Collar: Bond, Power, and Consent in BDSM
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behindthepaddle podcast, the show where we unpack the power, nuance, and intimacy behind BDSM and alternative relationship dynamics. I'm your host, Porcelain Victoria, and today we begin a deeply personal and culturally rich hour journey into one of the most iconic symbols in BDSM: the collar.Before we dive in, a content warning: this episode will explore adult them
E57:Revolting Prostitutes p11
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 97-112 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, off
E56: Carol Leigh: The Mother of Sex Worker Rights
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today, we are speaking about Carol Leigh, a writer, artist, and activist who revolutionized the fight for sex workers’ rights. By coining the term “sex work,” she reframed the discussion around the industry, moving it away from criminalization and stigma toward labor rights and bodily autonomy. This episode will explore her life, activism, and
E55:Revolting Prostitutes p10
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 87-97 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E54:Protecting the Digital World: Breaking Down the Online Safety Act Part 2
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behind the paddle Podcast, we dive deep into the Online Safety Act what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing the way we interact online. From protecting young users and tackling harmful content to holding tech giants accountable, we unpack the major provisions, the controversies, and the real-world impact this landmark legislation could have on everyday i
E53:Revolting Prostitutes p9
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 77-87 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E52:Protecting the Digital World: Breaking Down the Online Safety Act Part 1
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behind the paddle Podcast, we dive deep into the Online Safety Act what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing the way we interact online. From protecting young users and tackling harmful content to holding tech giants accountable, we unpack the major provisions, the controversies, and the real-world impact this landmark legislation could have on everyday i
E51:Revolting Prostitutes p8
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 67-77 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E50: Fire and Thunder: The Legacy of John Brown
Send us Fan MailFire and Thunder: The Legacy of John Brown “His body lies a-mouldering in the grave, but his soul goes marching on.”Before the first shot of the Civil War, one man launched a private war against slavery and changed the course of American history. Fire and Thunder is a gripping, immersive, four-hour deep dive into the life, mission, and legacy of John Brown, the radical abolitionist
E49:Revolting Prostitutes p7
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 56-67 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E48:Adolescence: A Mirror to Misogyny
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Behindthepaddle, we dive deep into Netflix’s gripping one-shot crime drama Adolescence. Through a female lens, we explore the show’s portrayal of youth violence, toxic masculinity, and the psychological unravelling of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.But the story doesn’t end on screen. We connect fiction to reality by examining real-life cases of wom
E47:Revolting Prostitutes p6
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 46-56 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E46: Faith, Freedom, and the Frontline: Abortion Protests in Scotland
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today, we are speaking about “Faith, Freedom, and the Frontline: Abortion Protests in Scotland.”In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing conflict between anti-abortion protests and reproductive rights in Scotland. With a specific focus on the 40 Days for Life protests that have been staged outside Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Gl
E45:Revolting Prostitutes p5
Send us Fan MailJoin Porcelain Victoria in this episode of Behind the Paddle Podcast as she reads and discusses pages 36-46 of Revolting Prostitutes, a groundbreaking work that challenges societal views on sex work. Delve into the critical themes of agency, labor, and the intersections of identity and exploitation. In this intimate reading, Porcelain brings her unique perspective to the text, offe
E44:Menstruation and Religious Purity – A Stigmatized Cycle Part 3
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behind the Paddle podcast. Today we are speaking about menstruation and religious purity a cycle shrouded in stigma for centuries.From ancient purity laws to modern-day taboos, menstruation has been labeled impure, reinforcing societal control and religious restrictions. But why is something so natural still seen as unclean? In this episode, we explore the deep-rooted be
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