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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What if the stigma surrounding fat bodies is itself a health issue? Chrystal sits down with writer, speaker, patient advocate, and weight-stigma educator Ragen Chastain for a deep conversation about anti-fat bias, healthcare, BMI, medical research, GLP-1 medications, weight-loss culture, racism, and the ways the weight-loss industry shapes the conversation around fat bodies. We talk about why shame doesn't work, why “everybody knows” isn't evidence, who gets represented in me...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>What if the stigma surrounding fat bodies is itself a health issue?</b></p><p><b>Chrystal sits down with writer, speaker, patient advocate, and weight-stigma educator Ragen Chastain for a deep conversation about anti-fat bias, healthcare, BMI, medical research, GLP-1 medications, weight-loss culture, racism, and the ways the weight-loss industry shapes the conversation around fat bodies.</b></p><p><b>We talk about why shame doesn&apos;t work, why “everybody knows” isn&apos;t evidence, who gets represented in medical research, how BMI became so influential, and what happens when healthcare systems are built around assumptions about fat bodies.</b></p><p><b>Ragen also talks about her work with Louise Adams on </b><b><em>Exposing Obesity Incorporated</em></b><b>, a podcast examining the weight-loss industry&apos;s influence and messaging.</b></p><p><b>Most importantly, we talk about what happens when we stop treating fat bodies as problems that need to be fixed.</b></p><p><b>Your body is not wrong.</b></p><p><b><br/>CHAPTERS<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>00:00 Welcome + Ragen Chastain<br/>02:31 Is Anti-Fat Bias Making People Sick?<br/>03:27 Why Shame Doesn&apos;t Work<br/>04:52 The Weight-Loss Industry&apos;s Playbook<br/>07:22 Exposing Obesity Incorporated<br/>09:04 “Oh Please”<br/>10:14 Industry Influence<br/>11:24 Weight Stigma &amp; Healthcare Inequality<br/>13:20 Repetition &amp; “Common Knowledge”<br/>14:04 Anti-Stigma as Marketing<br/>15:14 Fat Patients &amp; Medical Bias<br/>17:14 Educating Healthcare Providers<br/>19:06 GLP-1s<br/>20:37 Cortisol &amp; Stress<br/>22:15 Racism &amp; Anti-Blackness<br/>23:09 Medical Research &amp; Fat Bodies<br/>24:46 The “150-Pound White Guy” Problem<br/>27:25 “Everybody Knows”<br/>28:36 Is Fatness a Disease?<br/>30:31 Genetics &amp; Weight Regain<br/>31:41 The History of BMI<br/>34:00 The Origins of Weight-Loss Culture<br/>35:08 The Lifelong Disease Narrative<br/>36:07 Moving the Goalposts<br/>38:35 Informed Consent<br/>39:15 Race, BMI &amp; Anti-Fatness<br/>40:30 Fighting Your Body vs. Fighting Stigma<br/>42:20 Weight-Stigma Research &amp; Industry Funding<br/>43:29 Find Ragen<br/>45:16 Catching Up<br/>47:00 Goodbye</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>What if the stigma surrounding fat bodies is itself a health issue?</b></p><p><b>Chrystal sits down with writer, speaker, patient advocate, and weight-stigma educator Ragen Chastain for a deep conversation about anti-fat bias, healthcare, BMI, medical research, GLP-1 medications, weight-loss culture, racism, and the ways the weight-loss industry shapes the conversation around fat bodies.</b></p><p><b>We talk about why shame doesn&apos;t work, why “everybody knows” isn&apos;t evidence, who gets represented in medical research, how BMI became so influential, and what happens when healthcare systems are built around assumptions about fat bodies.</b></p><p><b>Ragen also talks about her work with Louise Adams on </b><b><em>Exposing Obesity Incorporated</em></b><b>, a podcast examining the weight-loss industry&apos;s influence and messaging.</b></p><p><b>Most importantly, we talk about what happens when we stop treating fat bodies as problems that need to be fixed.</b></p><p><b>Your body is not wrong.</b></p><p><b><br/>CHAPTERS<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>00:00 Welcome + Ragen Chastain<br/>02:31 Is Anti-Fat Bias Making People Sick?<br/>03:27 Why Shame Doesn&apos;t Work<br/>04:52 The Weight-Loss Industry&apos;s Playbook<br/>07:22 Exposing Obesity Incorporated<br/>09:04 “Oh Please”<br/>10:14 Industry Influence<br/>11:24 Weight Stigma &amp; Healthcare Inequality<br/>13:20 Repetition &amp; “Common Knowledge”<br/>14:04 Anti-Stigma as Marketing<br/>15:14 Fat Patients &amp; Medical Bias<br/>17:14 Educating Healthcare Providers<br/>19:06 GLP-1s<br/>20:37 Cortisol &amp; Stress<br/>22:15 Racism &amp; Anti-Blackness<br/>23:09 Medical Research &amp; Fat Bodies<br/>24:46 The “150-Pound White Guy” Problem<br/>27:25 “Everybody Knows”<br/>28:36 Is Fatness a Disease?<br/>30:31 Genetics &amp; Weight Regain<br/>31:41 The History of BMI<br/>34:00 The Origins of Weight-Loss Culture<br/>35:08 The Lifelong Disease Narrative<br/>36:07 Moving the Goalposts<br/>38:35 Informed Consent<br/>39:15 Race, BMI &amp; Anti-Fatness<br/>40:30 Fighting Your Body vs. Fighting Stigma<br/>42:20 Weight-Stigma Research &amp; Industry Funding<br/>43:29 Find Ragen<br/>45:16 Catching Up<br/>47:00 Goodbye</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Airline seats, workplace bias, inaccessible events, and “just lose weight” culture all point to the same truth: anti-fatness is systemic, and it costs people real freedom. We’re joined by Tigress Osborn, executive director of NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance), to talk about what it takes to build a fat liberation movement that actually includes everybody, not just the people with money, mobility, or proximity to big-city community spaces.  We dig into the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Airline seats, workplace bias, inaccessible events, and “just lose weight” culture all point to the same truth: anti-fatness is systemic, and it costs people real freedom. We’re joined by Tigress Osborn, executive director of NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance), to talk about what it takes to build a fat liberation movement that actually includes everybody, not just the people with money, mobility, or proximity to big-city community spaces.<br/><br/>We dig into the origins of Fat Liberation Month (created by NAAFA), why it moved to August, and how NAAFA keeps so much of its programming virtual to support accessibility, disability inclusion, and global participation. Tigress shares what’s still on the calendar, including the Making Waves Fat Swim in the Bay Area and the Virtual Fat Splash, because summertime fun should not have a body requirement.<br/><br/>Then we zoom out to the bigger fight: size discrimination and the Campaign for Size Freedom, the fat liberation flag and its evolving design, and why legal protections are still rare in the United States. We also get real about underfunded social justice work, donor programs, volunteering, and why small monthly gifts matter, plus what advocacy can look like when airlines and brands roll back inclusion.<br/><br/>If you care about fat rights, weight stigma, accessibility, and community building, this conversation will give you both history and practical next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Big Sexy Chat.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Airline seats, workplace bias, inaccessible events, and “just lose weight” culture all point to the same truth: anti-fatness is systemic, and it costs people real freedom. We’re joined by Tigress Osborn, executive director of NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance), to talk about what it takes to build a fat liberation movement that actually includes everybody, not just the people with money, mobility, or proximity to big-city community spaces.<br/><br/>We dig into the origins of Fat Liberation Month (created by NAAFA), why it moved to August, and how NAAFA keeps so much of its programming virtual to support accessibility, disability inclusion, and global participation. Tigress shares what’s still on the calendar, including the Making Waves Fat Swim in the Bay Area and the Virtual Fat Splash, because summertime fun should not have a body requirement.<br/><br/>Then we zoom out to the bigger fight: size discrimination and the Campaign for Size Freedom, the fat liberation flag and its evolving design, and why legal protections are still rare in the United States. We also get real about underfunded social justice work, donor programs, volunteering, and why small monthly gifts matter, plus what advocacy can look like when airlines and brands roll back inclusion.<br/><br/>If you care about fat rights, weight stigma, accessibility, and community building, this conversation will give you both history and practical next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Big Sexy Chat.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Big Sexy Chat: Fat Adventure Wins with Amber KarnesWhat happens when you stop waiting for permission to live? This week Crystal sits down with Amber Karnes, longtime body positive yoga teacher turned adventure guide, for a conversation about surfing at 42, hiking Valley of Fire, why liberated fat people are bad for business, and why the ocean, the trail, and the hot spring belong to all of us too. Amber and Crystal have known each other for over a decade from the fat liberati...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><h1>Big Sexy Chat: Fat Adventure Wins with Amber Karnes</h1><p>What happens when you stop waiting for permission to live? This week Crystal sits down with Amber Karnes, longtime body positive yoga teacher turned adventure guide, for a conversation about surfing at 42, hiking Valley of Fire, why liberated fat people are bad for business, and why the ocean, the trail, and the hot spring belong to all of us too.</p><p>Amber and Crystal have known each other for over a decade from the fat liberation world, and it shows. This one is warm, funny, and full of business talk, body talk, and travel talk in equal measure.</p><p><b><br/>Guest</b></p><p><b>Amber Karnes</b> — Founder of Body Positive Yoga, now running adventure retreats centering fat bodies and people left behind by the outdoor industry. Based in Henderson, NV.</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://ambercarnes.com'>amberkarnes.com</a></li><li>Instagram: @AmberKarnesOfficial</li><li>YouTube: Amber Karnes</li><li>Email: <a href='mailto:hello@ambercarnes.com'>hello@amberkarnes.com</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><h1>Big Sexy Chat: Fat Adventure Wins with Amber Karnes</h1><p>What happens when you stop waiting for permission to live? This week Crystal sits down with Amber Karnes, longtime body positive yoga teacher turned adventure guide, for a conversation about surfing at 42, hiking Valley of Fire, why liberated fat people are bad for business, and why the ocean, the trail, and the hot spring belong to all of us too.</p><p>Amber and Crystal have known each other for over a decade from the fat liberation world, and it shows. This one is warm, funny, and full of business talk, body talk, and travel talk in equal measure.</p><p><b><br/>Guest</b></p><p><b>Amber Karnes</b> — Founder of Body Positive Yoga, now running adventure retreats centering fat bodies and people left behind by the outdoor industry. Based in Henderson, NV.</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://ambercarnes.com'>amberkarnes.com</a></li><li>Instagram: @AmberKarnesOfficial</li><li>YouTube: Amber Karnes</li><li>Email: <a href='mailto:hello@ambercarnes.com'>hello@amberkarnes.com</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <psc:chapter start="3:20" title="Falling For Las Vegas Desert Life" />
  <psc:chapter start="7:10" title="Nature Awe And Hoover Dam Stories" />
  <psc:chapter start="8:31" title="Why Body Positive Yoga Matters" />
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  <psc:chapter start="19:48" title="Adventure Retreats As A Shortcut" />
  <psc:chapter start="30:57" title="Upcoming Trips From Zion To Galapagos" />
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    <itunes:title>Plus-Size Pleasure That Actually Fits</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Most pleasure products are designed as if everyone has long arms, effortless flexibility, and a body that never changes. That assumption quietly shuts out fat folks and people with disabilities, then asks us to blame our bodies when the toy is hard to hold, the buttons are impossible to reach, or the “plus-size” gear still snaps under real weight. We wanted a better conversation, so we brought in Marina Hayes, the velvet-robed visionary behind Peridot Robes, to talk about wha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Most pleasure products are designed as if everyone has long arms, effortless flexibility, and a body that never changes. That assumption quietly shuts out fat folks and people with disabilities, then asks us to blame our bodies when the toy is hard to hold, the buttons are impossible to reach, or the “plus-size” gear still snaps under real weight. We wanted a better conversation, so we brought in Marina Hayes, the velvet-robed visionary behind <a href='https://peridotrobes.com/'>Peridot Robes</a>, to talk about what inclusive design looks like when you actually live in a fat body.<br/><br/>Marina shares how <a href='https://peridotrobes.com/'>Peridot Robes</a> grew out of needing loungewear that fits, feels sexy, and delivers true luxury in sizes 14 to 40. From there, we connect the dots between ethical manufacturing and product trust, because quality matters even more when you’re buying items you rely on for comfort, confidence, and pleasure. We also get blunt about how big brands “dip a toe” into plus sizes, do it poorly, and walk away, leaving our community with fewer options and lower standards.<br/><br/>Then we move into the bedroom: plus-size sex toys, adaptive sex products, and sex furniture that actually works. We talk reach, ergonomics, and why controls and chargers can make a great toy frustrating fast. Marina previews her upcoming Peridot sex aid, nicknamed “the strap,” built for adjustability, support, and serious strength. We also swap tips on strap-ons, leverage tools like the plus-size doggy sling, accessibility hacks for chronic pain, and why the Liberator wedge sets the bar for durability.<br/><br/>If you’ve ever thought, “This wasn’t made for my body,” you’re not alone, and you’re not asking for too much. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a friend who deserves better options, and leave us a review with the pleasure product you wish existed.<br/><br/>__________________________________________________________<br/><br/>About Marina: <br/>Marina is living her dream of seeing hot fat babes lounging in luxury.  She’s currently secretly wearing pajamas all over Chicago and going to bed as early as possible.<br/><br/>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peridot_robes<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peridotrobes</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Most pleasure products are designed as if everyone has long arms, effortless flexibility, and a body that never changes. That assumption quietly shuts out fat folks and people with disabilities, then asks us to blame our bodies when the toy is hard to hold, the buttons are impossible to reach, or the “plus-size” gear still snaps under real weight. We wanted a better conversation, so we brought in Marina Hayes, the velvet-robed visionary behind <a href='https://peridotrobes.com/'>Peridot Robes</a>, to talk about what inclusive design looks like when you actually live in a fat body.<br/><br/>Marina shares how <a href='https://peridotrobes.com/'>Peridot Robes</a> grew out of needing loungewear that fits, feels sexy, and delivers true luxury in sizes 14 to 40. From there, we connect the dots between ethical manufacturing and product trust, because quality matters even more when you’re buying items you rely on for comfort, confidence, and pleasure. We also get blunt about how big brands “dip a toe” into plus sizes, do it poorly, and walk away, leaving our community with fewer options and lower standards.<br/><br/>Then we move into the bedroom: plus-size sex toys, adaptive sex products, and sex furniture that actually works. We talk reach, ergonomics, and why controls and chargers can make a great toy frustrating fast. Marina previews her upcoming Peridot sex aid, nicknamed “the strap,” built for adjustability, support, and serious strength. We also swap tips on strap-ons, leverage tools like the plus-size doggy sling, accessibility hacks for chronic pain, and why the Liberator wedge sets the bar for durability.<br/><br/>If you’ve ever thought, “This wasn’t made for my body,” you’re not alone, and you’re not asking for too much. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a friend who deserves better options, and leave us a review with the pleasure product you wish existed.<br/><br/>__________________________________________________________<br/><br/>About Marina: <br/>Marina is living her dream of seeing hot fat babes lounging in luxury.  She’s currently secretly wearing pajamas all over Chicago and going to bed as early as possible.<br/><br/>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peridot_robes<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peridotrobes</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <psc:chapter start="0:38" title="How Parado Robes Got Started" />
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  <psc:chapter start="4:42" title="The Gaps In Sex Products" />
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    <itunes:title>Get Your Ass On The Pole</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail The gym can feel like a test you’re doomed to fail, especially when the world treats your body like public property. Chrystal sits down with Roz the Diva, a plus-size Black pole dancer, coach, and lifter, to talk about gym intimidation and why it blocks so many people from even getting started. We get honest about the double bind of being fat in public, and we name the bigger truth: most of us are chasing the same thing in fitness, which is belonging.  Roz shares what she’s l...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The gym can feel like a test you’re doomed to fail, especially when the world treats your body like public property. Chrystal sits down with Roz the Diva, a plus-size Black pole dancer, coach, and lifter, to talk about gym intimidation and why it blocks so many people from even getting started. We get honest about the double bind of being fat in public, and we name the bigger truth: most of us are chasing the same thing in fitness, which is belonging.<br/><br/>Roz shares what she’s learned from working with plus-size clients, queer athletes, disabled athletes, and people navigating anxiety and depression. We dig into pole dancing as a real strength practice, why there’s no magic shortcut for core and upper-body power, and why progress can take longer when you’re moving more bodyweight. She also explains the Static Spinner, a pole add-on with a platform that can make training more accessible and open up new ways to move.<br/><br/>You’ll also hear about Roz’s 305-pound lifting PR, why weight training supports bone density, and why representation in athletics changes lives. We wrap with inclusive fitness gear she actually uses, including Enel sports bras and Tona Active leggings, plus a fun detour into sex positivity and favorite toys that are fat body approved. If you want more Roz, find her at RozTheDiva.com and search Roz the Diva on Instagram, Patreon, Facebook, and Google.<br/><br/>Website: https://RozTheDiva.com<br/>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozthediva/<br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RozTheDiva<br/>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rozthediva<br/><br/>Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a confidence boost, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The gym can feel like a test you’re doomed to fail, especially when the world treats your body like public property. Chrystal sits down with Roz the Diva, a plus-size Black pole dancer, coach, and lifter, to talk about gym intimidation and why it blocks so many people from even getting started. We get honest about the double bind of being fat in public, and we name the bigger truth: most of us are chasing the same thing in fitness, which is belonging.<br/><br/>Roz shares what she’s learned from working with plus-size clients, queer athletes, disabled athletes, and people navigating anxiety and depression. We dig into pole dancing as a real strength practice, why there’s no magic shortcut for core and upper-body power, and why progress can take longer when you’re moving more bodyweight. She also explains the Static Spinner, a pole add-on with a platform that can make training more accessible and open up new ways to move.<br/><br/>You’ll also hear about Roz’s 305-pound lifting PR, why weight training supports bone density, and why representation in athletics changes lives. We wrap with inclusive fitness gear she actually uses, including Enel sports bras and Tona Active leggings, plus a fun detour into sex positivity and favorite toys that are fat body approved. If you want more Roz, find her at RozTheDiva.com and search Roz the Diva on Instagram, Patreon, Facebook, and Google.<br/><br/>Website: https://RozTheDiva.com<br/>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozthediva/<br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RozTheDiva<br/>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rozthediva<br/><br/>Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a confidence boost, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <psc:chapter start="3:31" title="Belonging Beyond Body Size" />
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    <itunes:title>Chub Rub: Fat Babes &amp; Crop Tops</itunes:title>
    <title>Chub Rub: Fat Babes &amp; Crop Tops</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal sits down with Candace Frank, the artist and designer behind Chub Rub Clothing, a brand creating bold fashion, art, and accessories rooted in fat liberation and unapologetic joy. Candace shares how growing up fat and unable to find clothes that fit pushed her to start making her own. That creative spark eventually led to an MFA in Costume Design and a career designing clothing that refuses to hide fat bodies. Together, Chrystal and C...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, Chrystal sits down with <b>Candace Frank</b>, the artist and designer behind <b>Chub Rub Clothing</b>, a brand creating bold fashion, art, and accessories rooted in fat liberation and unapologetic joy.</p><p>Candace shares how growing up fat and unable to find clothes that fit pushed her to start making her own. That creative spark eventually led to an MFA in Costume Design and a career designing clothing that refuses to hide fat bodies.</p><p>Together, Chrystal and Candace talk about reclaiming the word <em>fat</em>, challenging anti-fat narratives through fashion, and why clothing should feel good physically and emotionally. They also get into crop tops, cow prints, trolls on the internet, and the importance of building strong fat community spaces.</p><p>Candace also talks about projects like <b>Fat Con</b>, her art practice, and the new <b>Fat Babes Club keychain project</b>, designed to help fat folks connect and celebrate being part of the community.</p><p>This episode is full of humor, honesty, and a reminder that fat people deserve dignity, joy, fashion, pleasure, and space exactly as they are.</p><p>In This Episode</p><ul><li>Growing up fat and struggling to find clothing that actually fit</li><li>Learning to sew and designing clothes for fat bodies</li><li>Reclaiming the word <b>fat</b> and embracing fat liberation</li><li>Why bold fashion can be political</li><li>Crop tops, cow prints, and dressing for joy</li><li>Responding to trolls with compassion (and sometimes humor)</li><li>Building fat community through events like <b>Fat Con</b></li><li>Designing clothing up to <b>7X</b></li><li>The <b>Fat Babes Club</b> keychain project and connecting fat community</li></ul><p>About the Guest</p><p><b>Candace Frank</b> is the artist and designer behind <b>Chub Rub Clothing</b>, a brand dedicated to fat liberation through bold fashion, art, and gifts.</p><p>She earned her MFA in Costume Design and has designed and produced costumes for dozens of plays, musicals, and operas. In 2015 she co-created <b>Bawdy Love Clothing</b>, a plus size lingerie and kink wear brand that operated until 2022.</p><p>Candace also co-founded <b>Fat Con</b>, a three-day fat liberation conference in Seattle, and in 2025 helped launch <b>Seattle Fat Mall</b>, an eight-month downtown pop-up featuring fat-centered makers and businesses.</p><p>When she’s not creating clothing or art, Candace enjoys painting, crocheting, reading tarot, and photography.</p><p>Connect with Candace</p><p>Chub Rub Clothing<br/> Website: <a href='https://chubrubclothing.com'>https://chubrubclothing.com</a><br/><br/></p><p>Instagram: @chubrubclothing<br/> Facebook: Chub Rub Clothing</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, Chrystal sits down with <b>Candace Frank</b>, the artist and designer behind <b>Chub Rub Clothing</b>, a brand creating bold fashion, art, and accessories rooted in fat liberation and unapologetic joy.</p><p>Candace shares how growing up fat and unable to find clothes that fit pushed her to start making her own. That creative spark eventually led to an MFA in Costume Design and a career designing clothing that refuses to hide fat bodies.</p><p>Together, Chrystal and Candace talk about reclaiming the word <em>fat</em>, challenging anti-fat narratives through fashion, and why clothing should feel good physically and emotionally. They also get into crop tops, cow prints, trolls on the internet, and the importance of building strong fat community spaces.</p><p>Candace also talks about projects like <b>Fat Con</b>, her art practice, and the new <b>Fat Babes Club keychain project</b>, designed to help fat folks connect and celebrate being part of the community.</p><p>This episode is full of humor, honesty, and a reminder that fat people deserve dignity, joy, fashion, pleasure, and space exactly as they are.</p><p>In This Episode</p><ul><li>Growing up fat and struggling to find clothing that actually fit</li><li>Learning to sew and designing clothes for fat bodies</li><li>Reclaiming the word <b>fat</b> and embracing fat liberation</li><li>Why bold fashion can be political</li><li>Crop tops, cow prints, and dressing for joy</li><li>Responding to trolls with compassion (and sometimes humor)</li><li>Building fat community through events like <b>Fat Con</b></li><li>Designing clothing up to <b>7X</b></li><li>The <b>Fat Babes Club</b> keychain project and connecting fat community</li></ul><p>About the Guest</p><p><b>Candace Frank</b> is the artist and designer behind <b>Chub Rub Clothing</b>, a brand dedicated to fat liberation through bold fashion, art, and gifts.</p><p>She earned her MFA in Costume Design and has designed and produced costumes for dozens of plays, musicals, and operas. In 2015 she co-created <b>Bawdy Love Clothing</b>, a plus size lingerie and kink wear brand that operated until 2022.</p><p>Candace also co-founded <b>Fat Con</b>, a three-day fat liberation conference in Seattle, and in 2025 helped launch <b>Seattle Fat Mall</b>, an eight-month downtown pop-up featuring fat-centered makers and businesses.</p><p>When she’s not creating clothing or art, Candace enjoys painting, crocheting, reading tarot, and photography.</p><p>Connect with Candace</p><p>Chub Rub Clothing<br/> Website: <a href='https://chubrubclothing.com'>https://chubrubclothing.com</a><br/><br/></p><p>Instagram: @chubrubclothing<br/> Facebook: Chub Rub Clothing</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Merf: After Awhile Crocodile</itunes:title>
    <title>Merf: After Awhile Crocodile</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different. It’s not a typical Big Sexy Chat conversation… It’s something softer, heavier, and a lot more personal. Merf joins Asherlee (co-producer &amp; editor for Big Sexy Chat) for an honest, unfiltered conversation about her decision to step away from Big Sexy Chat and what led her there. They talk about the weight of the world right now, the reality of needing to refocus, and what it means to choose yourself in a moment where everything feels unc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode is a little different.</p><p>It’s not a typical Big Sexy Chat conversation… It’s something softer, heavier, and a lot more personal.</p><p>Merf joins Asherlee (co-producer &amp; editor for Big Sexy Chat) for an honest, unfiltered conversation about her decision to step away from Big Sexy Chat and what led her there. They talk about the weight of the world right now, the reality of needing to refocus, and what it means to choose yourself in a moment where everything feels uncertain.</p><p>This isn’t a goodbye… It’s a “see you later.”</p><p>After their conversation, we take a walk back through some of Merf’s most memorable moments over the years. The laughter, the chaos, the advocacy, the honesty… all the pieces that made her such a powerful voice in this space.</p><p>Because Merf isn’t just part of this show… she helped shape it.</p><p>And that doesn’t just disappear.</p><p>So this episode is a love letter.</p><p>To her voice.<br/> To her impact.<br/> To the conversations she started and the ones she’ll keep having… just in new ways.</p><p>We love you, Merf. Always.</p><p><b>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</b></p><ul><li>Merf shares why she’s stepping away from Big Sexy Chat</li><li>The realities of burnout, career shifts, and protecting your energy</li><li>Advocacy, fat liberation, and where the work continues</li><li>A curated collection of Merf’s most iconic, funny, and powerful moments</li><li>A reminder that joy, pleasure, and voice matter… especially right now</li></ul><p><b>Stay Connected</b></p><p>Big Sexy Chat isn’t going anywhere… and neither is Merf.</p><p>Follow along, keep the conversations going, and most importantly…<br/> Don’t let anyone steal your joy.</p><p>🌐 <a href='https://www.bigsexychat.com'>https://www.bigsexychat.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode is a little different.</p><p>It’s not a typical Big Sexy Chat conversation… It’s something softer, heavier, and a lot more personal.</p><p>Merf joins Asherlee (co-producer &amp; editor for Big Sexy Chat) for an honest, unfiltered conversation about her decision to step away from Big Sexy Chat and what led her there. They talk about the weight of the world right now, the reality of needing to refocus, and what it means to choose yourself in a moment where everything feels uncertain.</p><p>This isn’t a goodbye… It’s a “see you later.”</p><p>After their conversation, we take a walk back through some of Merf’s most memorable moments over the years. The laughter, the chaos, the advocacy, the honesty… all the pieces that made her such a powerful voice in this space.</p><p>Because Merf isn’t just part of this show… she helped shape it.</p><p>And that doesn’t just disappear.</p><p>So this episode is a love letter.</p><p>To her voice.<br/> To her impact.<br/> To the conversations she started and the ones she’ll keep having… just in new ways.</p><p>We love you, Merf. Always.</p><p><b>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</b></p><ul><li>Merf shares why she’s stepping away from Big Sexy Chat</li><li>The realities of burnout, career shifts, and protecting your energy</li><li>Advocacy, fat liberation, and where the work continues</li><li>A curated collection of Merf’s most iconic, funny, and powerful moments</li><li>A reminder that joy, pleasure, and voice matter… especially right now</li></ul><p><b>Stay Connected</b></p><p>Big Sexy Chat isn’t going anywhere… and neither is Merf.</p><p>Follow along, keep the conversations going, and most importantly…<br/> Don’t let anyone steal your joy.</p><p>🌐 <a href='https://www.bigsexychat.com'>https://www.bigsexychat.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <psc:chapter start="0:36" title="Murph Shares The News" />
  <psc:chapter start="2:14" title="Why Step Back Now" />
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    <itunes:title>JenX: The Story Behind The Talk</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail  Everyone sees the talk. Few hear the story behind it. JenX: The Story Behind the Talk Fan-favorite guest Jen McClellan returns to Big Sexy Chat to take us behind the scenes of her recent TEDx talk and the deeply personal journey that led her to the red circle. Jen is the founder of Plus Size Birth and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast, where she has spent years educating care providers about weight bias and advocating for respectful, dignified treatment in healthcare.   In...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><em> Everyone sees the talk. Few hear the story behind it.</em></p><p><b>JenX: The Story Behind the Talk</b></p><p>Fan-favorite guest Jen McClellan returns to Big Sexy Chat to take us behind the scenes of <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>her recent TEDx talk</a> and the deeply personal journey that led her to the red circle.</p><p>Jen is the founder of <a href='https://plussizebirth.com/'>Plus Size Birth</a> and host of the <a href='https://plusmommy.com/'>Plus Mommy Podcast</a>, where she has spent years educating care providers about weight bias and advocating for respectful, dignified treatment in healthcare. <br/><br/>In this conversation, Chrystal and Jen go beyond the talk itself and explore what it really takes to step onto a stage like <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>TEDx</a>. From the emotional vulnerability of sharing her own experiences to the intense preparation required for just a few minutes on stage, Jen opens up about the pressure, growth, and courage behind the moment.</p><p>They also discuss the ongoing barriers fat people face, including travel challenges that can require paying for multiple seats simply to get from point A to point B, and why advocacy work like this remains so necessary. <br/><br/>Whether you’ve dreamed of giving a TED-style talk, are curious about the process, or want an honest look at what happens after the spotlight fades, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the human story behind a powerful public moment.</p><p>In This Episode, We Talk About:</p><ul><li>What it’s really like to be invited to give a <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>TEDx talk</a></li><li>The vulnerability of sharing personal experiences on a global stage</li><li>How Jen prepared for one of the biggest speaking moments of her career</li><li>Weight bias and the importance of treating people with dignity</li><li>Travel barriers and accessibility challenges for people in larger bodies</li><li>Why this advocacy work continues to matter</li></ul><p>About Jen McClellan</p><p>Jen McClellan is the founder of Plus Size Birth, a certified childbirth educator, and the voice behind the Plus Mommy Podcast. She travels nationwide educating healthcare providers about weight bias and how compassionate care can make a meaningful impact. <br/><br/>Connect with Jen</p><p>🌐 Plus Size Birth: <a href='https://plussizebirth.com'>https://plussizebirth.com</a><br/> 🎙️ Plus Mommy Podcast<br/><br/>🎥 Watch Jen’s TEDx Talk</p><p>🎤 <em>EveryBODY Deserves to be Treated with Dignity</em><br/> 📺 <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>Watch on YouTube</a><br/>In this powerful talk, Jen McClellan shares her personal experiences with weight bias in healthcare and advocates for treating every body with dignity.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><em> Everyone sees the talk. Few hear the story behind it.</em></p><p><b>JenX: The Story Behind the Talk</b></p><p>Fan-favorite guest Jen McClellan returns to Big Sexy Chat to take us behind the scenes of <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>her recent TEDx talk</a> and the deeply personal journey that led her to the red circle.</p><p>Jen is the founder of <a href='https://plussizebirth.com/'>Plus Size Birth</a> and host of the <a href='https://plusmommy.com/'>Plus Mommy Podcast</a>, where she has spent years educating care providers about weight bias and advocating for respectful, dignified treatment in healthcare. <br/><br/>In this conversation, Chrystal and Jen go beyond the talk itself and explore what it really takes to step onto a stage like <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>TEDx</a>. From the emotional vulnerability of sharing her own experiences to the intense preparation required for just a few minutes on stage, Jen opens up about the pressure, growth, and courage behind the moment.</p><p>They also discuss the ongoing barriers fat people face, including travel challenges that can require paying for multiple seats simply to get from point A to point B, and why advocacy work like this remains so necessary. <br/><br/>Whether you’ve dreamed of giving a TED-style talk, are curious about the process, or want an honest look at what happens after the spotlight fades, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the human story behind a powerful public moment.</p><p>In This Episode, We Talk About:</p><ul><li>What it’s really like to be invited to give a <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>TEDx talk</a></li><li>The vulnerability of sharing personal experiences on a global stage</li><li>How Jen prepared for one of the biggest speaking moments of her career</li><li>Weight bias and the importance of treating people with dignity</li><li>Travel barriers and accessibility challenges for people in larger bodies</li><li>Why this advocacy work continues to matter</li></ul><p>About Jen McClellan</p><p>Jen McClellan is the founder of Plus Size Birth, a certified childbirth educator, and the voice behind the Plus Mommy Podcast. She travels nationwide educating healthcare providers about weight bias and how compassionate care can make a meaningful impact. <br/><br/>Connect with Jen</p><p>🌐 Plus Size Birth: <a href='https://plussizebirth.com'>https://plussizebirth.com</a><br/> 🎙️ Plus Mommy Podcast<br/><br/>🎥 Watch Jen’s TEDx Talk</p><p>🎤 <em>EveryBODY Deserves to be Treated with Dignity</em><br/> 📺 <a href='https://youtu.be/YzyoAacsX_Q?si=eWit5dBp3XfqgqJ-'>Watch on YouTube</a><br/>In this powerful talk, Jen McClellan shares her personal experiences with weight bias in healthcare and advocates for treating every body with dignity.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Dare To Date: Meet Hips, Crips &amp; Queers</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What if dating apps were built for real bodies? Real needs. Real safety. In this episode, we sit down with Liz Gewirtz, the founder of Hips, Crips &amp; Queers, a new dating and community platform centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks. Liz shares what pushed her to build something entirely different from the swipe-and-discard culture most of us know too well, and what it looks like to design a space rooted in fat liberation, disability justice, consent, and actual h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What if dating apps were built for real bodies? Real needs. Real safety.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Liz Gewirtz</b>, the founder of <b>Hips, Crips &amp; Queers</b>, a new dating and community platform centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks.</p><p>Liz shares what pushed her to build something entirely different from the swipe-and-discard culture most of us know too well, and what it looks like to design a space rooted in fat liberation, disability justice, consent, and actual human connection.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why mainstream dating apps fail marginalized bodies</li><li>Reclaiming language, identity, and desire</li><li>Safety, scam prevention, and avoiding fetishization</li><li>Creating community, not just matches</li><li>Dating while fat, disabled, queer, older, neurodivergent, or all of the above</li><li>Why representation and visibility still matter deeply</li><li>And what it means to <em>dare</em> to date in a world that often tells you not to</li></ul><p>This conversation is honest, thoughtful, funny, political, tender, and deeply human.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt invisible in dating spaces, this one is for you.</p><p>About our guest:</p><p><b>Liz Gewirtz</b> is the founder of <b>Hips, Crips &amp; Queers</b>, a dating and community website centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks.</p><p>By day, she works as a <b>Restorative Justice Facilitator</b>. By night, she’s a <b>fat, disabled, old, and queer activist</b>, community builder, big-time nerd, and devoted dog rescuer.</p><p>Learn more &amp; get involved:</p><p>You can explore and sign up for updates at:<br/> <a href='https://hipscripsqueers.com'><b>https://hipscripsqueers.com</b></a><br/> </p><p>Follow Hips, Crips &amp; Queers on social media to stay up to date on the launch, events, and community spaces.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What if dating apps were built for real bodies? Real needs. Real safety.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Liz Gewirtz</b>, the founder of <b>Hips, Crips &amp; Queers</b>, a new dating and community platform centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks.</p><p>Liz shares what pushed her to build something entirely different from the swipe-and-discard culture most of us know too well, and what it looks like to design a space rooted in fat liberation, disability justice, consent, and actual human connection.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why mainstream dating apps fail marginalized bodies</li><li>Reclaiming language, identity, and desire</li><li>Safety, scam prevention, and avoiding fetishization</li><li>Creating community, not just matches</li><li>Dating while fat, disabled, queer, older, neurodivergent, or all of the above</li><li>Why representation and visibility still matter deeply</li><li>And what it means to <em>dare</em> to date in a world that often tells you not to</li></ul><p>This conversation is honest, thoughtful, funny, political, tender, and deeply human.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt invisible in dating spaces, this one is for you.</p><p>About our guest:</p><p><b>Liz Gewirtz</b> is the founder of <b>Hips, Crips &amp; Queers</b>, a dating and community website centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks.</p><p>By day, she works as a <b>Restorative Justice Facilitator</b>. By night, she’s a <b>fat, disabled, old, and queer activist</b>, community builder, big-time nerd, and devoted dog rescuer.</p><p>Learn more &amp; get involved:</p><p>You can explore and sign up for updates at:<br/> <a href='https://hipscripsqueers.com'><b>https://hipscripsqueers.com</b></a><br/> </p><p>Follow Hips, Crips &amp; Queers on social media to stay up to date on the launch, events, and community spaces.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Still Here, Still Fat: What 2025 Took, What 2026 Demands</itunes:title>
    <title>Still Here, Still Fat: What 2025 Took, What 2026 Demands</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail As 2025 comes to a close, Big Sexy Chat gathers for an end-of-year roundtable conversation about what this year took, what it revealed, and what the fat community is being asked to carry forward into 2026. Joined by Saucye West, Bruce Sturgell, and Ronald Young Jr., this conversation moves beyond headlines and buzzwords to talk honestly about autonomy, weight loss culture, respectability politics, community fatigue, and the realities of staying visible in a world that keeps a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>As 2025 comes to a close, Big Sexy Chat gathers for an end-of-year roundtable conversation about what this year took, what it revealed, and what the fat community is being asked to carry forward into 2026.</p><p>Joined by <a href='https://saucyewest.wixsite.com/saucyewestplusmodel'><b>Saucye West</b></a>, <a href='https://chubstr.com/'><b>Bruce Sturgell</b></a>, and <a href='https://www.ohitsbigronstudios.com/'><b>Ronald Young Jr.</b></a>, this conversation moves beyond headlines and buzzwords to talk honestly about autonomy, weight loss culture, respectability politics, community fatigue, and the realities of staying visible in a world that keeps asking fat people to disappear.</p><p>We talk about GLP-1 medications and the “magic wand” narrative, but more importantly, we talk about truth-telling, conditional acceptance, and what it means to keep showing up when comfort is offered only if you comply.</p><p>This episode isn’t neat. It’s reflective, sometimes heavy, sometimes hopeful, and deeply human.<br/>Still here. Still fat. Still paying attention.</p><p>Guests</p><p><b>Saucye West</b><br/> Plus-size model, fat fashion influencer, and activist. Saucye is the creator of the #FatAndFree movement and a long-time advocate for extended sizing, fat liberation, and unapologetic visibility, particularly for superfat and infinite fat bodies.</p><p><b>Bruce Sturgell</b><br/> Founder of <b>Chubstr</b> and co-host of the Heavy Conversation podcast. Bruce has spent over a decade creating resources, fashion guidance, and media for fat men and masculine-presenting people.</p><p><b>Ronald Young Jr.</b><br/> Award-winning audio producer, storyteller, and host of <b>Weight For It</b>. Ronald’s work explores fatness, culture, and storytelling, and has been recognized by Tribeca, The Podcast Academy, Vulture, Vogue, and The New York Times.</p><p><em>Due to a technical issue, Ronald was disconnected near the end of the episode. You can find more of his work through Weight For It and his current projects.</em></p><p>Topics We Cover</p><ul><li>Reflecting on 2025 inside the fat community</li><li>Autonomy, neutrality, and where those conversations fall short</li><li>GLP-1 medications and the “magic wand” narrative</li><li>Respectability politics and conditional acceptance</li><li>What weight loss changes and what it doesn’t</li><li>Community fatigue, grief, and rebuilding connection</li><li>What we’re keeping, tossing, and transforming moving into 2026</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>As 2025 comes to a close, Big Sexy Chat gathers for an end-of-year roundtable conversation about what this year took, what it revealed, and what the fat community is being asked to carry forward into 2026.</p><p>Joined by <a href='https://saucyewest.wixsite.com/saucyewestplusmodel'><b>Saucye West</b></a>, <a href='https://chubstr.com/'><b>Bruce Sturgell</b></a>, and <a href='https://www.ohitsbigronstudios.com/'><b>Ronald Young Jr.</b></a>, this conversation moves beyond headlines and buzzwords to talk honestly about autonomy, weight loss culture, respectability politics, community fatigue, and the realities of staying visible in a world that keeps asking fat people to disappear.</p><p>We talk about GLP-1 medications and the “magic wand” narrative, but more importantly, we talk about truth-telling, conditional acceptance, and what it means to keep showing up when comfort is offered only if you comply.</p><p>This episode isn’t neat. It’s reflective, sometimes heavy, sometimes hopeful, and deeply human.<br/>Still here. Still fat. Still paying attention.</p><p>Guests</p><p><b>Saucye West</b><br/> Plus-size model, fat fashion influencer, and activist. Saucye is the creator of the #FatAndFree movement and a long-time advocate for extended sizing, fat liberation, and unapologetic visibility, particularly for superfat and infinite fat bodies.</p><p><b>Bruce Sturgell</b><br/> Founder of <b>Chubstr</b> and co-host of the Heavy Conversation podcast. Bruce has spent over a decade creating resources, fashion guidance, and media for fat men and masculine-presenting people.</p><p><b>Ronald Young Jr.</b><br/> Award-winning audio producer, storyteller, and host of <b>Weight For It</b>. Ronald’s work explores fatness, culture, and storytelling, and has been recognized by Tribeca, The Podcast Academy, Vulture, Vogue, and The New York Times.</p><p><em>Due to a technical issue, Ronald was disconnected near the end of the episode. You can find more of his work through Weight For It and his current projects.</em></p><p>Topics We Cover</p><ul><li>Reflecting on 2025 inside the fat community</li><li>Autonomy, neutrality, and where those conversations fall short</li><li>GLP-1 medications and the “magic wand” narrative</li><li>Respectability politics and conditional acceptance</li><li>What weight loss changes and what it doesn’t</li><li>Community fatigue, grief, and rebuilding connection</li><li>What we’re keeping, tossing, and transforming moving into 2026</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Jennings from ToyChats.com, a platform built entirely around user-generated sex toy reviews. We talk about why ToyChats exists in the first place, how the platform actually works, and what makes a review useful versus just noise. Cam breaks down the difference between brand-driven reviews and reviews from real people, how reviewers get paid, and what they’re looking for before a review goes live. We also dig into why ToyChats actively want...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Jennings from ToyChats.com, a platform built entirely around user-generated sex toy reviews.</p><p>We talk about why ToyChats exists in the first place, how the platform actually works, and what makes a review useful versus just noise. Cam breaks down the difference between brand-driven reviews and reviews from real people, how reviewers get paid, and what they’re looking for before a review goes live.</p><p>We also dig into why ToyChats actively wants everyday people reviewing toys, not just influencers or industry insiders, and why having a wide range of bodies, experiences, and opinions makes sex toy shopping safer and more helpful for everyone.</p><p>If you’ve ever wished you could hear how a toy actually works for someone who isn’t being paid by the brand, this conversation gives a really clear look at how ToyChats is trying to fill that gap.<br/><br/>Want to check out ToyChats or learn more about how the platform works?<br/> You can find them here:</p><p>ToyChats: <a href='https://www.toychats.com/'>https://www.toychats.com/</a><br/><br/> X / Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/ToyChats'>https://x.com/ToyChats</a><br/><br/> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/toychats/'>https://www.instagram.com/toychats/</a><br/><br/> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ToychatsOfficial'>https://www.youtube.com/@ToychatsOfficial</a><br/><br/> TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@toychatsofficial'>https://www.tiktok.com/@toychatsofficial</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Jennings from ToyChats.com, a platform built entirely around user-generated sex toy reviews.</p><p>We talk about why ToyChats exists in the first place, how the platform actually works, and what makes a review useful versus just noise. Cam breaks down the difference between brand-driven reviews and reviews from real people, how reviewers get paid, and what they’re looking for before a review goes live.</p><p>We also dig into why ToyChats actively wants everyday people reviewing toys, not just influencers or industry insiders, and why having a wide range of bodies, experiences, and opinions makes sex toy shopping safer and more helpful for everyone.</p><p>If you’ve ever wished you could hear how a toy actually works for someone who isn’t being paid by the brand, this conversation gives a really clear look at how ToyChats is trying to fill that gap.<br/><br/>Want to check out ToyChats or learn more about how the platform works?<br/> You can find them here:</p><p>ToyChats: <a href='https://www.toychats.com/'>https://www.toychats.com/</a><br/><br/> X / Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/ToyChats'>https://x.com/ToyChats</a><br/><br/> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/toychats/'>https://www.instagram.com/toychats/</a><br/><br/> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ToychatsOfficial'>https://www.youtube.com/@ToychatsOfficial</a><br/><br/> TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@toychatsofficial'>https://www.tiktok.com/@toychatsofficial</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Thrust The Machine</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal, Merf, and Asherlee dive piston-first into the wild, fascinating, and sometimes downright hilarious world of sex machines, electricity play, and the evolving landscape of pleasure tech. From the history of 19th-century “medical devices” to modern thrusting rigs, ride-on machines, smart toys, and hyper-realistic sex dolls, the trio explores the creativity, accessibility, and kink curiosity shaping today’s sex-positive culture. You’ll ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, Chrystal, Merf, and Asherlee dive piston-first into the wild, fascinating, and sometimes downright hilarious world of <b>sex machines</b>, <b>electricity play</b>, and <b>the evolving landscape of pleasure tech</b>. From the history of 19th-century “medical devices” to modern thrusting rigs, ride-on machines, smart toys, and hyper-realistic sex dolls, the trio explores the creativity, accessibility, and kink curiosity shaping today’s sex-positive culture.</p><p>You’ll hear:<br/> • What early “hysteria treatments” actually looked like<br/> • The legacy of queer and disabled communities in sex-tech innovation<br/> • The truth about devices like the <b>Sybian, Motorbunny, Cowgirl, and thrusting machines</b><br/> • How <b>smart toys, remote-controlled vibrators, e-stim, and violet wands</b> are changing long-distance and partner play<br/> • Accessibility wins (and fails) in sex-machine design for fat bodies, disabled bodies, and anyone with chronic pain<br/> • Why sex dolls and AI companions are becoming more common, including their emotional + therapeutic implications<br/> • Real talk about safety, consent, sensory limits, grounding devices, and what <em>not</em> to stick anywhere</p><p>This conversation is part sex-tech history lesson, part kink education, part comedy hour. Expect curiosity, honesty, and plenty of “did we just say that out loud?” moments.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, Chrystal, Merf, and Asherlee dive piston-first into the wild, fascinating, and sometimes downright hilarious world of <b>sex machines</b>, <b>electricity play</b>, and <b>the evolving landscape of pleasure tech</b>. From the history of 19th-century “medical devices” to modern thrusting rigs, ride-on machines, smart toys, and hyper-realistic sex dolls, the trio explores the creativity, accessibility, and kink curiosity shaping today’s sex-positive culture.</p><p>You’ll hear:<br/> • What early “hysteria treatments” actually looked like<br/> • The legacy of queer and disabled communities in sex-tech innovation<br/> • The truth about devices like the <b>Sybian, Motorbunny, Cowgirl, and thrusting machines</b><br/> • How <b>smart toys, remote-controlled vibrators, e-stim, and violet wands</b> are changing long-distance and partner play<br/> • Accessibility wins (and fails) in sex-machine design for fat bodies, disabled bodies, and anyone with chronic pain<br/> • Why sex dolls and AI companions are becoming more common, including their emotional + therapeutic implications<br/> • Real talk about safety, consent, sensory limits, grounding devices, and what <em>not</em> to stick anywhere</p><p>This conversation is part sex-tech history lesson, part kink education, part comedy hour. Expect curiosity, honesty, and plenty of “did we just say that out loud?” moments.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Embodied Sovereignty: Healing, Ritual, and Reclamation with  Rawiyah Tariq</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re honored to sit down with the brilliant Rawiyah Tariq; a Black, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent artist, writer, and healer whose work reclaims space for marginalized bodies and spirits through ritual, storytelling, and embodiment.  In this conversation, Rawiyah shares the wisdom behind their practice, A Sovereign Embodiment, and speaks candidly about navigating medical trauma, reclaiming pleasure through kink, and redefining beauty and power on their own ter...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week, we’re honored to sit down with the brilliant Rawiyah Tariq; a Black, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent artist, writer, and healer whose work reclaims space for marginalized bodies and spirits through ritual, storytelling, and embodiment.<br/><br/>In this conversation, Rawiyah shares the wisdom behind their practice, A Sovereign Embodiment, and speaks candidly about navigating medical trauma, reclaiming pleasure through kink, and redefining beauty and power on their own terms.<br/><br/>Their story is one of survival, sovereignty, and softness, a reminder that liberation begins in the body.<br/><br/>We talk about:<br/>✨ The spiritual and emotional layers of embodiment<br/>✨ How medical trauma and fatphobia intersect<br/>✨ Kink as a space of reclamation and healing<br/>✨ The balance between ritual, magic, and practical self-care<br/>✨ What it means to hold yourself, and others, through pain and pleasure<br/><br/>This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear; it’s embodied, sacred, and deeply human.<br/><br/><br/>Connect with Rawiyah:<br/>🌐 <a href='https://mammyisdead.com/'>mammyisdead.com</a><br/>📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mammyisdead'>Instagram</a><br/>📘 <a href='https://www.facebook.com/RawiyahTariq'>Facebook</a><br/>💼 <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rawiyahtariq'>LinkedIn</a><br/>🩵 <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/mammyisdead.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week, we’re honored to sit down with the brilliant Rawiyah Tariq; a Black, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent artist, writer, and healer whose work reclaims space for marginalized bodies and spirits through ritual, storytelling, and embodiment.<br/><br/>In this conversation, Rawiyah shares the wisdom behind their practice, A Sovereign Embodiment, and speaks candidly about navigating medical trauma, reclaiming pleasure through kink, and redefining beauty and power on their own terms.<br/><br/>Their story is one of survival, sovereignty, and softness, a reminder that liberation begins in the body.<br/><br/>We talk about:<br/>✨ The spiritual and emotional layers of embodiment<br/>✨ How medical trauma and fatphobia intersect<br/>✨ Kink as a space of reclamation and healing<br/>✨ The balance between ritual, magic, and practical self-care<br/>✨ What it means to hold yourself, and others, through pain and pleasure<br/><br/>This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear; it’s embodied, sacred, and deeply human.<br/><br/><br/>Connect with Rawiyah:<br/>🌐 <a href='https://mammyisdead.com/'>mammyisdead.com</a><br/>📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mammyisdead'>Instagram</a><br/>📘 <a href='https://www.facebook.com/RawiyahTariq'>Facebook</a><br/>💼 <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rawiyahtariq'>LinkedIn</a><br/>🩵 <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/mammyisdead.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mary Lambert’s Tempest of Liberation: Same Love to Self-Love</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Mary Lambert joins us for a powerful, intimate, and joyful conversation that bridges music, activism, and radical self-love. From her breakout with Same Love to her new anthem The Tempest, Mary shares how art becomes resistance and why fat liberation is at the heart of her work. We dive into: The story and politics behind The Tempest and why every lyric matters.How Mary’s journey through poetry, community, and visibility shaped her fat liberation voice.Building the Fat Friend...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Mary Lambert joins us for a powerful, intimate, and joyful conversation that bridges music, activism, and radical self-love. From her breakout with <em>Same Love</em> to her new anthem <em>The Tempest</em>, Mary shares how art becomes resistance and why fat liberation is at the heart of her work.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>The story and politics behind <em>The Tempest</em> and why every lyric matters.</li><li>How Mary’s journey through poetry, community, and visibility shaped her fat liberation voice.</li><li>Building the Fat Friendly Medical Provider Directory and fighting for healthcare access.</li><li>Intimacy, desire, and why pleasure isn’t an act of charity, it’s liberation.</li><li>The power of workshops like <em>Everybody Is A Babe</em> to dismantle shame and spark joy.</li></ul><p>Mary also gets candid about sex toys (yes, “The Boss” makes an appearance), queer joy, playlists for pleasure, and how choosing authenticity has transformed her life.</p><p>✨ This episode is a reminder that liberation isn’t just personal, it’s collective, messy, sexy, and revolutionary.</p><p>Learn more about Mary at <a href='https://marylambertsings.com'>marylambertsings.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Mary Lambert joins us for a powerful, intimate, and joyful conversation that bridges music, activism, and radical self-love. From her breakout with <em>Same Love</em> to her new anthem <em>The Tempest</em>, Mary shares how art becomes resistance and why fat liberation is at the heart of her work.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>The story and politics behind <em>The Tempest</em> and why every lyric matters.</li><li>How Mary’s journey through poetry, community, and visibility shaped her fat liberation voice.</li><li>Building the Fat Friendly Medical Provider Directory and fighting for healthcare access.</li><li>Intimacy, desire, and why pleasure isn’t an act of charity, it’s liberation.</li><li>The power of workshops like <em>Everybody Is A Babe</em> to dismantle shame and spark joy.</li></ul><p>Mary also gets candid about sex toys (yes, “The Boss” makes an appearance), queer joy, playlists for pleasure, and how choosing authenticity has transformed her life.</p><p>✨ This episode is a reminder that liberation isn’t just personal, it’s collective, messy, sexy, and revolutionary.</p><p>Learn more about Mary at <a href='https://marylambertsings.com'>marylambertsings.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to carry the weight of representation as a fat, Black traveler on the global stage? In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Jeff Jenkins, award-winning travel and food personality, speaker, podcast host, and creator of Chubby Diaries. Jeff is also the former host of Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins on National Geographic, where he brought inclusive, joyful storytelling to audiences worldwide  We dive into: Jeff’s journey from perso...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What does it mean to carry the weight of representation as a fat, Black traveler on the global stage? In this episode of <em>Big Sexy Chat</em>, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Jeff Jenkins, award-winning travel and food personality, speaker, podcast host, and creator of Chubby Diaries. Jeff is also the former host of <em>Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins</em> on National Geographic, where he brought inclusive, joyful storytelling to audiences worldwide<br/><br/>We dive into:</p><ul><li>Jeff’s journey from personal travel diaries to global advocacy for fat travelers.</li><li>The realities of airline seats, resort furniture, and clothing access - and the small fixes that make a world of difference.</li><li>How representation in media and tourism changes not just experiences, but lives.</li><li>Jeff’s philosophy on confidence, self-acceptance, and finding joy outside your comfort zone.</li><li>What’s next: new projects, a documentary in the works, and his mission to humanize fat people worldwide.</li></ul><p>This conversation is about more than travel; it’s about visibility, belonging, and the power of living fully in your body, wherever you are.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Jeff Jenkins:</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://www.chubbydiaries.com'>chubbydiaries.com</a><br/><br/></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/chubbydiaries'>@chubbydiaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravel'>Chubby Diaries Travel</a><br/><br/></li><li>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@chubbydiaries1'>Chubby Diaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffjenkinschubbydiaries/'>Jeff Jenkins</a><br/><br/></li><li>Pinterest: <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/'>Chubby Diaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>TikTok: <a href='https://tiktok.com/@chubbydiaries?lang=en'>@chubbydiaries</a><br/><br/></li></ul><p>🎧 Tune in and feel the weight of representation transform into fat joy.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What does it mean to carry the weight of representation as a fat, Black traveler on the global stage? In this episode of <em>Big Sexy Chat</em>, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Jeff Jenkins, award-winning travel and food personality, speaker, podcast host, and creator of Chubby Diaries. Jeff is also the former host of <em>Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins</em> on National Geographic, where he brought inclusive, joyful storytelling to audiences worldwide<br/><br/>We dive into:</p><ul><li>Jeff’s journey from personal travel diaries to global advocacy for fat travelers.</li><li>The realities of airline seats, resort furniture, and clothing access - and the small fixes that make a world of difference.</li><li>How representation in media and tourism changes not just experiences, but lives.</li><li>Jeff’s philosophy on confidence, self-acceptance, and finding joy outside your comfort zone.</li><li>What’s next: new projects, a documentary in the works, and his mission to humanize fat people worldwide.</li></ul><p>This conversation is about more than travel; it’s about visibility, belonging, and the power of living fully in your body, wherever you are.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Jeff Jenkins:</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://www.chubbydiaries.com'>chubbydiaries.com</a><br/><br/></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/chubbydiaries'>@chubbydiaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravel'>Chubby Diaries Travel</a><br/><br/></li><li>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@chubbydiaries1'>Chubby Diaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffjenkinschubbydiaries/'>Jeff Jenkins</a><br/><br/></li><li>Pinterest: <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/'>Chubby Diaries</a><br/><br/></li><li>TikTok: <a href='https://tiktok.com/@chubbydiaries?lang=en'>@chubbydiaries</a><br/><br/></li></ul><p>🎧 Tune in and feel the weight of representation transform into fat joy.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Chrystal and Merf welcome back Amazon Amanda, towering fetish icon, professional Amazon, and founder of BBW XXX Adventures, for Confessions of an Amazon: Fetishes, Fat Desire &amp; Power. Amanda takes us inside her world of fetish, where “no nudity, no sex, no release” still means high intensity. From lift-and-carry sessions and scissor holds to the creation of BBW XXX Adventures, she shares how she built a career that celebrates fat desire, supersized BBWs, and true body div...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf welcome back <b>Amazon Amanda, </b>towering fetish icon, professional Amazon, and founder of <b>BBW XXX Adventures,</b> for <b>Confessions of an Amazon: Fetishes, Fat Desire &amp; Power.</b></p><p>Amanda takes us inside her world of fetish, where “no nudity, no sex, no release” still means high intensity. From lift-and-carry sessions and scissor holds to the creation of BBW XXX Adventures, she shares how she built a career that celebrates fat desire, supersized BBWs, and true body diversity in porn.</p><p>We also dive into boundaries, burnout, softness in a hypersexualized industry, and why representation matters. And just when you think it couldn’t get wilder, we drop in a <b>Listener Mail Break</b> featuring one of the strangest texts we’ve ever received, and Amanda’s unfiltered reaction says it all.</p><p>✨ <b>What you’ll hear in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Confessions from Amanda’s 20+ years as a professional Amazon</li><li>Launching BBW XXX Adventures and spotlighting supersized BBWs</li><li>Burnout, boundaries, and keeping space for softness</li><li>Listener mail: when kink meets chaos</li><li>Fetishes, fat desire, and representation in porn</li><li>Toys, fuck machines, and sex-tech on tour</li></ul><p>📌 Find Amanda online:</p><ul><li>AmazonAmanda.com</li><li>BBWXXXAdventures.com</li><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/amazonamanda?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>@AmazonAmanda</a><br/> &amp; <a href='https://twitter.com/bbwadventures?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>@BBWAdventures</a><br/><br/></li></ul><p>📌 Find us online:</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://bigsexychat.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>BigSexyChat.com</a></li><li>Instagram &amp; socials: @BigSexyChat</li><li>Email: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com<br/><br/></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf welcome back <b>Amazon Amanda, </b>towering fetish icon, professional Amazon, and founder of <b>BBW XXX Adventures,</b> for <b>Confessions of an Amazon: Fetishes, Fat Desire &amp; Power.</b></p><p>Amanda takes us inside her world of fetish, where “no nudity, no sex, no release” still means high intensity. From lift-and-carry sessions and scissor holds to the creation of BBW XXX Adventures, she shares how she built a career that celebrates fat desire, supersized BBWs, and true body diversity in porn.</p><p>We also dive into boundaries, burnout, softness in a hypersexualized industry, and why representation matters. And just when you think it couldn’t get wilder, we drop in a <b>Listener Mail Break</b> featuring one of the strangest texts we’ve ever received, and Amanda’s unfiltered reaction says it all.</p><p>✨ <b>What you’ll hear in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Confessions from Amanda’s 20+ years as a professional Amazon</li><li>Launching BBW XXX Adventures and spotlighting supersized BBWs</li><li>Burnout, boundaries, and keeping space for softness</li><li>Listener mail: when kink meets chaos</li><li>Fetishes, fat desire, and representation in porn</li><li>Toys, fuck machines, and sex-tech on tour</li></ul><p>📌 Find Amanda online:</p><ul><li>AmazonAmanda.com</li><li>BBWXXXAdventures.com</li><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/amazonamanda?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>@AmazonAmanda</a><br/> &amp; <a href='https://twitter.com/bbwadventures?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>@BBWAdventures</a><br/><br/></li></ul><p>📌 Find us online:</p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://bigsexychat.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>BigSexyChat.com</a></li><li>Instagram &amp; socials: @BigSexyChat</li><li>Email: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com<br/><br/></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This week on Big Sexy Chat, we’re joined by the incomparable Sheri Winston — award-winning author, wholistic sexuality teacher, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center — for a deep, delicious, and occasionally freaky conversation that peels back layers (literally and figuratively) on pleasure, anatomy, aging, and so much more. We’re talking foreskins, pelvic floors, prostate play, menopause, masturbation, and why spontaneous arousal is a myth worth retiring. In this episode, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week on <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, we’re joined by the incomparable <b>Sheri Winston</b> — award-winning author, wholistic sexuality teacher, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center — for a deep, delicious, and occasionally <em>freaky</em> conversation that peels back layers (literally and figuratively) on pleasure, anatomy, aging, and so much more.</p><p>We’re talking foreskins, pelvic floors, prostate play, menopause, masturbation, and why spontaneous arousal is a myth worth retiring.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why foreskin matters (and what was taken from many penis-owners at birth)</li><li>What Sheri calls the “sliding sleeve effect” and how it changes vaginal intercourse</li><li>How to build your own erotic fire — especially after menopause</li><li>Prostate pleasure, pelvic floor strength, and underrated erogenous zones</li><li>How to become an <em>erotic virtuoso</em> at any age, with any body</li><li>Circumcision history, hygiene myths, and medical gaslighting</li><li>Why your genitals aren’t dirty — and your bidet might save your sex life</li><li>Sheri’s go-to metaphors: crockpots, firewood, and penis-hand puppets (yes, really)</li></ul><p>From anatomy to arousal, Sheri brings humor, insight, and unfiltered truth in a way only she can. Whether you’ve got a penis, play with one, or just want to understand bodies better, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Sheri Winston:</p><ul><li>🌐 Website &amp; free ebook: <a href='https://intimateartscenter.com'>intimateartscenter.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/intimateartscenter/'>@intimateartscenter</a></li><li>🐦 X/Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/sheriwinston'>@SheriWinston</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/intimateartscenter/'>facebook.com/intimateartscenter</a></li><li>🎥 YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/juicygoddesssheri'>youtube.com/user/juicygoddesssheri</a></li></ul><p>📚 Featured Books:</p><ul><li><em>Women’s Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure</em></li><li><em>Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice</em></li><li><em>Secrets of the Sex Masters</em> (contributor)</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This week on <b>Big Sexy Chat</b>, we’re joined by the incomparable <b>Sheri Winston</b> — award-winning author, wholistic sexuality teacher, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center — for a deep, delicious, and occasionally <em>freaky</em> conversation that peels back layers (literally and figuratively) on pleasure, anatomy, aging, and so much more.</p><p>We’re talking foreskins, pelvic floors, prostate play, menopause, masturbation, and why spontaneous arousal is a myth worth retiring.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why foreskin matters (and what was taken from many penis-owners at birth)</li><li>What Sheri calls the “sliding sleeve effect” and how it changes vaginal intercourse</li><li>How to build your own erotic fire — especially after menopause</li><li>Prostate pleasure, pelvic floor strength, and underrated erogenous zones</li><li>How to become an <em>erotic virtuoso</em> at any age, with any body</li><li>Circumcision history, hygiene myths, and medical gaslighting</li><li>Why your genitals aren’t dirty — and your bidet might save your sex life</li><li>Sheri’s go-to metaphors: crockpots, firewood, and penis-hand puppets (yes, really)</li></ul><p>From anatomy to arousal, Sheri brings humor, insight, and unfiltered truth in a way only she can. Whether you’ve got a penis, play with one, or just want to understand bodies better, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Sheri Winston:</p><ul><li>🌐 Website &amp; free ebook: <a href='https://intimateartscenter.com'>intimateartscenter.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/intimateartscenter/'>@intimateartscenter</a></li><li>🐦 X/Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/sheriwinston'>@SheriWinston</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/intimateartscenter/'>facebook.com/intimateartscenter</a></li><li>🎥 YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/juicygoddesssheri'>youtube.com/user/juicygoddesssheri</a></li></ul><p>📚 Featured Books:</p><ul><li><em>Women’s Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure</em></li><li><em>Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice</em></li><li><em>Secrets of the Sex Masters</em> (contributor)</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this juicy new episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are back with updates, laughter, and deep dives into fat pleasure, power exchange, and the ways we signal our sexy truths to the world.  🎙️ Merf shares her exciting new job and consulting biz helping survivors of trauma, plus her upcoming debut as a dominatrix (meet Madam Cyn)! 💬 Chrystal talks about her recent seminar, and the joys of building body-positive merch from scratch. 🔥 Together, they explore BDSM dungeon...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this juicy new episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are back with updates, laughter, and deep dives into fat pleasure, power exchange, and the ways we signal our sexy truths to the world.<br/><br/>🎙️ Merf shares her exciting new job and consulting biz helping survivors of trauma, plus her upcoming debut as a dominatrix (meet Madam Cyn)!<br/>💬 Chrystal talks about her recent seminar, and the joys of building body-positive merch from scratch.<br/>🔥 Together, they explore BDSM dungeon dynamics, ethical non-monogamy signals like black rings and bandanas, and how kinky elders are still getting it on (and passing STIs).<br/>👵 From perimenopause to progesterone, hormones to Hustler Store finds, the duo doesn’t shy away from real talk about aging, joy, and sexual freedom.<br/>💥 They also discuss the recent viral stories of fatphobia, weight loss discourse, and why fat joy is a form of resistance.<br/><br/>✨ Stick around for plans to interview legends like Joan Price, Amazon Amanda, and possibly… a dominatrix roundtable?! Yes, please.<br/><br/>🖤 Episode keywords: BDSM, Dominatrix, Non-Monogamy, Fat Joy, Menopause, Sex Toys, Fatphobia, Signaling, Bandana Code, Black Ring, Ethical Kink, Sex Over 60, Body Liberation, Fat Liberation, Health at Every Size</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this juicy new episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are back with updates, laughter, and deep dives into fat pleasure, power exchange, and the ways we signal our sexy truths to the world.<br/><br/>🎙️ Merf shares her exciting new job and consulting biz helping survivors of trauma, plus her upcoming debut as a dominatrix (meet Madam Cyn)!<br/>💬 Chrystal talks about her recent seminar, and the joys of building body-positive merch from scratch.<br/>🔥 Together, they explore BDSM dungeon dynamics, ethical non-monogamy signals like black rings and bandanas, and how kinky elders are still getting it on (and passing STIs).<br/>👵 From perimenopause to progesterone, hormones to Hustler Store finds, the duo doesn’t shy away from real talk about aging, joy, and sexual freedom.<br/>💥 They also discuss the recent viral stories of fatphobia, weight loss discourse, and why fat joy is a form of resistance.<br/><br/>✨ Stick around for plans to interview legends like Joan Price, Amazon Amanda, and possibly… a dominatrix roundtable?! Yes, please.<br/><br/>🖤 Episode keywords: BDSM, Dominatrix, Non-Monogamy, Fat Joy, Menopause, Sex Toys, Fatphobia, Signaling, Bandana Code, Black Ring, Ethical Kink, Sex Over 60, Body Liberation, Fat Liberation, Health at Every Size</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Traveling while fat? Oh, we’re going there — and we’re taking the aisle seat and the window. In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are joined by the incomparable Jen McLellan: author, speaker, certified childbirth educator, and the force behind Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy Podcast. Together, they dive into the joys and frustrations of navigating the world in a fat body when it comes to planes, cars, and hotel beds — with zero shame and maximum honesty. Fro...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Traveling while fat? Oh, we’re going there — and we’re taking the aisle seat <em>and</em> the window. In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are joined by the incomparable Jen McLellan: author, speaker, certified childbirth educator, and the force behind <em>Plus Size Birth</em> and the <em>Plus Mommy Podcast</em>.</p><p>Together, they dive into the joys and frustrations of navigating the world in a fat body when it comes to planes, cars, and hotel beds — with zero shame and maximum honesty. From seatbelt extenders and compression socks to airplane bathroom acrobatics, car rentals, TheraGuns, travel-friendly sex toys, and awkward TSA moments, no topic is off-limits.</p><p>There’s laughter, a little rage, a few fan recommendations (hello, perimenopause), and a whole lot of empowerment packed into this juicy ride-along.</p><p>And just when you think the episode&apos;s winding down — surprise! We&apos;ve got a breaking update from Tigress Osborn, Executive Director of NAAFA, with an exclusive message for our listeners.</p><p><b>This one’s for the babes who refuse to shrink themselves, in size or spirit.</b></p><p><b>Guest Info:</b><br/> 🌐 <a href='https://plussizebirth.com/'>PlusSizeBirth.com</a><br/> 🎧 <a href='https://plusmommy.com/'>Plus Mommy Podcast</a><br/> 📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/plusmommy'>@plusmommy on Instagram</a><br/> 📘 <a href='https://www.facebook.com/plusmommyblog/'>Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Traveling while fat? Oh, we’re going there — and we’re taking the aisle seat <em>and</em> the window. In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are joined by the incomparable Jen McLellan: author, speaker, certified childbirth educator, and the force behind <em>Plus Size Birth</em> and the <em>Plus Mommy Podcast</em>.</p><p>Together, they dive into the joys and frustrations of navigating the world in a fat body when it comes to planes, cars, and hotel beds — with zero shame and maximum honesty. From seatbelt extenders and compression socks to airplane bathroom acrobatics, car rentals, TheraGuns, travel-friendly sex toys, and awkward TSA moments, no topic is off-limits.</p><p>There’s laughter, a little rage, a few fan recommendations (hello, perimenopause), and a whole lot of empowerment packed into this juicy ride-along.</p><p>And just when you think the episode&apos;s winding down — surprise! We&apos;ve got a breaking update from Tigress Osborn, Executive Director of NAAFA, with an exclusive message for our listeners.</p><p><b>This one’s for the babes who refuse to shrink themselves, in size or spirit.</b></p><p><b>Guest Info:</b><br/> 🌐 <a href='https://plussizebirth.com/'>PlusSizeBirth.com</a><br/> 🎧 <a href='https://plusmommy.com/'>Plus Mommy Podcast</a><br/> 📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/plusmommy'>@plusmommy on Instagram</a><br/> 📘 <a href='https://www.facebook.com/plusmommyblog/'>Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this juicy, gear-loving episode, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Rin Musick—award-winning road warrior, longtime adult retail expert, and current Brand Ambassador for Sportsheets. Together, they dive into fat-positive and accessible design in the world of BDSM and sex gear, including the now-iconic Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap and the groundbreaking Pivot Collection. This episode is overflowing with laughs, sex-nerd joy, and real talk about body diversity, kink, and pleasur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this juicy, gear-loving episode, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Rin Musick—award-winning road warrior, longtime adult retail expert, and current Brand Ambassador for Sportsheets. Together, they dive into fat-positive and accessible design in the world of BDSM and sex gear, including the now-iconic Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap and the groundbreaking Pivot Collection.</p><p>This episode is overflowing with laughs, sex-nerd joy, and real talk about body diversity, kink, and pleasure innovation for every body. Rin shares how Sportsheets is reimagining what inclusive intimacy tools can look like—and how fat folks, disabled babes, and kinky cuties are finally being centered in design.</p><p>🎁 Use code <b>BIGSEXY20</b> at <a href='https://sportsheets.com'>Sportsheets.com</a> for 20% off your order!</p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>The story behind the Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap (and why it’s a game-changer)</li><li>The Pivot Collection: positioning support for fat, disabled, aging, or tired bodies</li><li>Designing sex gear for real bodies (no airbrushing here!)</li><li>Why fat liberation and kink often go hand-in-hand</li><li>Addressing ableism and sizeism in the adult industry</li><li>Tips for finding inclusive play parties and navigating kink communities safely</li><li>A few too-relatable tales of accidental anal, clapping bellies, and creative strap-on techniques</li></ul><p><b>Featured Product Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap</li><li>Pivot Positioning Partner</li><li>Convertible Toy Mount</li><li>Deluxe Door Jam Sex Sling</li><li>Saffron Strap-On Harness Collection</li><li>Velvet Noir Nipple Suction Toys</li></ul><p><b>Guest Links:</b><br/> 🌐 Website: <a href='https://sportsheets.com'>Sportsheets.com</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sportsheets/?hl=en'>@sportsheets</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/p/Sportsheets-International-100064719048368/'>Sportsheets International</a><br/> 📺 YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@SportsheetsOfficial'>Sportsheets Official</a></p><p><b>Listener Question:</b><br/> Megan asked about finding non-fetishizing fat-friendly play parties. The hosts share tips for exploring local kink scenes, finding community via FetLife and Facebook groups, and understanding the culture of ethical non-monogamy and munches.</p><p><b>Don’t forget:</b><br/> Fat joy is resistance—and we’re here for all the hot, affirming, body-inclusive pleasure you can find.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this juicy, gear-loving episode, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Rin Musick—award-winning road warrior, longtime adult retail expert, and current Brand Ambassador for Sportsheets. Together, they dive into fat-positive and accessible design in the world of BDSM and sex gear, including the now-iconic Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap and the groundbreaking Pivot Collection.</p><p>This episode is overflowing with laughs, sex-nerd joy, and real talk about body diversity, kink, and pleasure innovation for every body. Rin shares how Sportsheets is reimagining what inclusive intimacy tools can look like—and how fat folks, disabled babes, and kinky cuties are finally being centered in design.</p><p>🎁 Use code <b>BIGSEXY20</b> at <a href='https://sportsheets.com'>Sportsheets.com</a> for 20% off your order!</p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>The story behind the Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap (and why it’s a game-changer)</li><li>The Pivot Collection: positioning support for fat, disabled, aging, or tired bodies</li><li>Designing sex gear for real bodies (no airbrushing here!)</li><li>Why fat liberation and kink often go hand-in-hand</li><li>Addressing ableism and sizeism in the adult industry</li><li>Tips for finding inclusive play parties and navigating kink communities safely</li><li>A few too-relatable tales of accidental anal, clapping bellies, and creative strap-on techniques</li></ul><p><b>Featured Product Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>Plus-Size Doggy Style Strap</li><li>Pivot Positioning Partner</li><li>Convertible Toy Mount</li><li>Deluxe Door Jam Sex Sling</li><li>Saffron Strap-On Harness Collection</li><li>Velvet Noir Nipple Suction Toys</li></ul><p><b>Guest Links:</b><br/> 🌐 Website: <a href='https://sportsheets.com'>Sportsheets.com</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sportsheets/?hl=en'>@sportsheets</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/p/Sportsheets-International-100064719048368/'>Sportsheets International</a><br/> 📺 YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@SportsheetsOfficial'>Sportsheets Official</a></p><p><b>Listener Question:</b><br/> Megan asked about finding non-fetishizing fat-friendly play parties. The hosts share tips for exploring local kink scenes, finding community via FetLife and Facebook groups, and understanding the culture of ethical non-monogamy and munches.</p><p><b>Don’t forget:</b><br/> Fat joy is resistance—and we’re here for all the hot, affirming, body-inclusive pleasure you can find.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Chrystal’s out, which means Merf and Asherlee are left unsupervised—and naturally, chaos ensues. But beneath the laughter, we get real. We talk about fat liberation, therapy fails, the touch-deprivation epidemic, and how cuddle therapy can be healing AF. Plus, Asherlee opens up about launching a fat-friendly medical provider directory in the Pacific Northwest, her journey into cuddle therapy, and her newest adventure: relationship coaching. Spoiler alert: it’s all about conne...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal’s out, which means Merf and Asherlee are left unsupervised—and naturally, chaos ensues. But beneath the laughter, we get real. We talk about fat liberation, therapy fails, the touch-deprivation epidemic, and how cuddle therapy can be healing AF. Plus, Asherlee opens up about launching a fat-friendly medical provider directory in the Pacific Northwest, her journey into cuddle therapy, and her newest adventure: relationship coaching. Spoiler alert: it’s all about connection. Also… pulverized clits? You just gotta listen.<br/><br/>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Fat liberation in healthcare spaces</li><li>How cuddle therapy became a calling</li><li>The ethics and boundaries of professional platonic touch</li><li>Creating a fat-positive medical provider directory</li><li>Asherlee’s path to relationship coaching</li><li>The wild new version of the magic wand</li><li>Why touch, intimacy, and connection are revolutionary</li></ul><p>Hosts:<br/>🎤 Merf (co-host)<br/>🎤 Asherlee (co-host and chaos bringer)<br/><br/>Links Mentioned:<br/>🔗 <a href='https://riverrosecuddlecottage.com/'>River Rose Cuddle Cottage</a> </p><p>🔗 <a href='http://bigsexymerch.com/'>Chrystal&apos;s New Side Hustle</a></p><p>📧 Email us: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal’s out, which means Merf and Asherlee are left unsupervised—and naturally, chaos ensues. But beneath the laughter, we get real. We talk about fat liberation, therapy fails, the touch-deprivation epidemic, and how cuddle therapy can be healing AF. Plus, Asherlee opens up about launching a fat-friendly medical provider directory in the Pacific Northwest, her journey into cuddle therapy, and her newest adventure: relationship coaching. Spoiler alert: it’s all about connection. Also… pulverized clits? You just gotta listen.<br/><br/>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Fat liberation in healthcare spaces</li><li>How cuddle therapy became a calling</li><li>The ethics and boundaries of professional platonic touch</li><li>Creating a fat-positive medical provider directory</li><li>Asherlee’s path to relationship coaching</li><li>The wild new version of the magic wand</li><li>Why touch, intimacy, and connection are revolutionary</li></ul><p>Hosts:<br/>🎤 Merf (co-host)<br/>🎤 Asherlee (co-host and chaos bringer)<br/><br/>Links Mentioned:<br/>🔗 <a href='https://riverrosecuddlecottage.com/'>River Rose Cuddle Cottage</a> </p><p>🔗 <a href='http://bigsexymerch.com/'>Chrystal&apos;s New Side Hustle</a></p><p>📧 Email us: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Chrystal and Merf welcome the incomparable Marie Denee, founder of The Curvy Fashionista, for a real-talk episode packed with fashion, fire, and fat joy. Marie shares her journey from launching a blog in 2008 to becoming one of the most respected voices in plus-size media. We dive into fashion industry pitfalls, the power of representation (yes, including steamy werewolf smut), and how Marie’s pushing boundaries with her growing digital empire. This one is full of laughs, ins...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf welcome the incomparable Marie Denee, founder of <em>The Curvy Fashionista</em>, for a real-talk episode packed with fashion, fire, and fat joy. Marie shares her journey from launching a blog in 2008 to becoming one of the most respected voices in plus-size media. We dive into fashion industry pitfalls, the power of representation (yes, including steamy werewolf smut), and how Marie’s pushing boundaries with her growing digital empire. This one is full of laughs, inspiration, and a whole lot of truth. Plus, find out which sex toy brand has Marie feeling <em>fancy</em>. 💁‍♀️✨</p><p><b>Guest Info:</b><br/> Marie Denee is the creator of <a href='https://thecurvyfashionista.com'>The Curvy Fashionista</a>, a trailblazing digital publication dedicated to plus-size fashion, lifestyle, and culture. Featured in Essence, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, and more, Marie is a force in the world of fashion and empowerment.</p><p>Follow Marie:</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/thecurvyfashionista'>@thecurvyfashionista</a></li><li>Twitter/X: <a href='https://twitter.com/TCFStyle'>@TCFStyle</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/thecurvyfashionista'>The Curvy Fashionista</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Big Sexy Chat:</b></p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://www.bigsexychat.com'>BigSexyChat.com</a></li><li>Socials: @BigSexyChat</li><li>Email: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf welcome the incomparable Marie Denee, founder of <em>The Curvy Fashionista</em>, for a real-talk episode packed with fashion, fire, and fat joy. Marie shares her journey from launching a blog in 2008 to becoming one of the most respected voices in plus-size media. We dive into fashion industry pitfalls, the power of representation (yes, including steamy werewolf smut), and how Marie’s pushing boundaries with her growing digital empire. This one is full of laughs, inspiration, and a whole lot of truth. Plus, find out which sex toy brand has Marie feeling <em>fancy</em>. 💁‍♀️✨</p><p><b>Guest Info:</b><br/> Marie Denee is the creator of <a href='https://thecurvyfashionista.com'>The Curvy Fashionista</a>, a trailblazing digital publication dedicated to plus-size fashion, lifestyle, and culture. Featured in Essence, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, and more, Marie is a force in the world of fashion and empowerment.</p><p>Follow Marie:</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/thecurvyfashionista'>@thecurvyfashionista</a></li><li>Twitter/X: <a href='https://twitter.com/TCFStyle'>@TCFStyle</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/thecurvyfashionista'>The Curvy Fashionista</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Big Sexy Chat:</b></p><ul><li>Website: <a href='https://www.bigsexychat.com'>BigSexyChat.com</a></li><li>Socials: @BigSexyChat</li><li>Email: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Chrystal and Merf are back with a bold and juicy new episode diving into Fat Con 2025, kink exploration, and radical fat liberation. 💥 Merf shares her journey into kink—including rope classes made for fat bodies, becoming a pleasure Dom, and creating a power exchange dynamic with her husband.  🔥 Chrystal dishes on Fat Con highlights, from powerful rope performances and fat-positive representation to surprise celebrity run-ins and fat joy in full bloom.  🎤 Merf also ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf are back with a bold and juicy new episode diving into Fat Con 2025, kink exploration, and radical fat liberation.</p><p>💥 Merf shares her journey into kink—including rope classes made for fat bodies, becoming a pleasure Dom, and creating a power exchange dynamic with her husband.<br/> 🔥 Chrystal dishes on Fat Con highlights, from powerful rope performances and fat-positive representation to surprise celebrity run-ins and fat joy in full bloom.<br/> 🎤 Merf also recounts a powerful, impromptu fat liberation speech she gave to a room full of doctors—and the ripple effect it created.</p><p>🎬 Plus: Oscars chat, Lizzo discourse, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime brilliance, the rise of diet culture (again), and why representation still matters—everywhere.</p><p><b>Also in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Fat Lab rope space in Oakland</li><li>Madam Helix &amp; Otter Viking</li><li>New Big Sexy Merch up to size 8X</li><li>Healing through kink and aftercare</li><li>The politics of bodies, power, and pleasure</li></ul><p>💌 Email us: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com<br/> 📲 Follow us on socials: @BigSexyChat<br/> 👕 Shop merch and support the show: <a href='http://bigsexychat.com'>bigsexychat.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Chrystal and Merf are back with a bold and juicy new episode diving into Fat Con 2025, kink exploration, and radical fat liberation.</p><p>💥 Merf shares her journey into kink—including rope classes made for fat bodies, becoming a pleasure Dom, and creating a power exchange dynamic with her husband.<br/> 🔥 Chrystal dishes on Fat Con highlights, from powerful rope performances and fat-positive representation to surprise celebrity run-ins and fat joy in full bloom.<br/> 🎤 Merf also recounts a powerful, impromptu fat liberation speech she gave to a room full of doctors—and the ripple effect it created.</p><p>🎬 Plus: Oscars chat, Lizzo discourse, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime brilliance, the rise of diet culture (again), and why representation still matters—everywhere.</p><p><b>Also in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Fat Lab rope space in Oakland</li><li>Madam Helix &amp; Otter Viking</li><li>New Big Sexy Merch up to size 8X</li><li>Healing through kink and aftercare</li><li>The politics of bodies, power, and pleasure</li></ul><p>💌 Email us: bigsexychatpod@gmail.com<br/> 📲 Follow us on socials: @BigSexyChat<br/> 👕 Shop merch and support the show: <a href='http://bigsexychat.com'>bigsexychat.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Fat, Flexible, &amp; Fabulous; Stretching For Better Sex</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Are you really old… or do you just need to stretch? 🤔 In this episode, we chat with Vera from Flexibility with Vera, a flexibility trainer who helps folks—yes, including fat folks—move with more ease, less pain, and maybe even spice things up in the bedroom. 💃🔥 Vera shares her journey from diet-culture burnout to discovering joyful movement, how stretching helped heal her chronic pain, and why everyone (yes, that means you) can improve their flexibility—without needing to be ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Are you really old… or do you just need to stretch? 🤔 In this episode, we chat with <b>Vera from Flexibility with Vera</b>, a flexibility trainer who helps folks—yes, including fat folks—move with more ease, less pain, and maybe even spice things up in the bedroom. 💃🔥</p><p>Vera shares her journey from diet-culture burnout to discovering joyful movement, how stretching helped heal her chronic pain, and why <b>everyone</b> (yes, that means you) can improve their flexibility—without needing to be a yoga-loving pretzel. We also get into <b>sexier</b> topics, like which hip stretches can take your bedroom game to the next level. 😏</p><p>✨ Plus, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why stretching is about <b>nervous system regulation</b> (not just muscles)</li><li>The <b>biggest myths</b> about fat bodies &amp; flexibility</li><li>Simple daily stretches that <b>change everything</b></li><li>How stretching can make sex <b>way more comfortable &amp; fun</b></li><li>Vera’s <b>Splits in Two</b> program—can YOU learn to do the splits?</li></ul><p>🎧 Hit play and find out!</p><p>🔗 <b>Find Vera here:</b><br/>🌍 Website: <a href='https://flexibilitywithvera.com'>FlexibilityWithVera.com</a><br/>📲 Socials: <b>@FlexWithVera</b> on all platforms<br/>📚 Free Flexibility Ebook: Available on her website!</p><p>💖 <b>Support Big Sexy Chat!</b><br/>If you love the show, help us grow! <b>Share, subscribe, and leave a review</b> so more rad fatties (and their friends) can find us! 🎙️✨</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Are you really old… or do you just need to stretch? 🤔 In this episode, we chat with <b>Vera from Flexibility with Vera</b>, a flexibility trainer who helps folks—yes, including fat folks—move with more ease, less pain, and maybe even spice things up in the bedroom. 💃🔥</p><p>Vera shares her journey from diet-culture burnout to discovering joyful movement, how stretching helped heal her chronic pain, and why <b>everyone</b> (yes, that means you) can improve their flexibility—without needing to be a yoga-loving pretzel. We also get into <b>sexier</b> topics, like which hip stretches can take your bedroom game to the next level. 😏</p><p>✨ Plus, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why stretching is about <b>nervous system regulation</b> (not just muscles)</li><li>The <b>biggest myths</b> about fat bodies &amp; flexibility</li><li>Simple daily stretches that <b>change everything</b></li><li>How stretching can make sex <b>way more comfortable &amp; fun</b></li><li>Vera’s <b>Splits in Two</b> program—can YOU learn to do the splits?</li></ul><p>🎧 Hit play and find out!</p><p>🔗 <b>Find Vera here:</b><br/>🌍 Website: <a href='https://flexibilitywithvera.com'>FlexibilityWithVera.com</a><br/>📲 Socials: <b>@FlexWithVera</b> on all platforms<br/>📚 Free Flexibility Ebook: Available on her website!</p><p>💖 <b>Support Big Sexy Chat!</b><br/>If you love the show, help us grow! <b>Share, subscribe, and leave a review</b> so more rad fatties (and their friends) can find us! 🎙️✨</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 💋 *We’re back, baby!* Season 4 kicks off with a bang—literally—as we dive into the world of pleasure products with the fabulous **Kim Card** from **Lovehoney**! This episode is packed with laughs, lube, and next-level orgasms as we put some of Lovehoney’s hottest toys to the test.  🔥 **What’s inside this steamy episode?**   - The new *Blend* toy (a.k.a. *Finish Her*), why it's a *game-changer* for blended orgasms, and how it rocked our worlds.   - The science behind...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>💋 *We’re back, baby!* Season 4 kicks off with a bang—literally—as we dive into the world of pleasure products with the fabulous **Kim Card** from **Lovehoney**! This episode is packed with laughs, lube, and next-level orgasms as we put some of Lovehoney’s hottest toys to the test.<br/><br/>🔥 **What’s inside this steamy episode?**  <br/>- The new *Blend* toy (a.k.a. *Finish Her*), why it&apos;s a *game-changer* for blended orgasms, and how it rocked our worlds.  <br/>- The science behind **Womanizer’s Pleasure Air Technology** and why it’s giving our clits the VIP treatment.  <br/>- The spicy truth about **vibrating daisy gel** and how it adds a little *sparkle* to your nether regions.  <br/>- How sex toys are designed—who’s giving feedback, how fat bodies factor into the equation, and why remote controls make everything better.  <br/>- The future of sex tech, from **toys that talk to your favorite spicy websites** to the long-awaited return of longer-handled Womanizers.  <br/><br/>🎙️ **Our guest:** Kim Card, a 12-year veteran in the sex toy industry, shares insider secrets, what’s coming next from Lovehoney, and how she went from home decor to *slinging dildos* with passion.  <br/><br/>👉 **Don&apos;t miss this one if you love:** sex toys, pleasure hacks, body-safe materials, hilarious sex toy confessions, and learning what REALLY goes into designing the perfect orgasm machine.  <br/><br/>💌 **Get in touch!**  <br/>💜 Follow us on **@BigSexyChat** everywhere except X/Twitter (because, no thanks).  <br/>📧 Email us at **bigsexychat.pod@gmail.com**  <br/>⭐ Like, subscribe, and leave a review—your support keeps the magic happening!  <br/><br/>🎧 Now, grab your favorite toy and tune in, because this episode is one for the *Big O* books!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on the significant milestones and conversations that shaped the fat community in 2024. From exploring the impact of sexual wellness products to discussing the complexities of dating and health, we take a look back at the triumphs and trials that defined our year.  • Recap of the year and its highlights  • Exploration of sexual wellness and enjoyment  • Personal stories about dating in the digital age  • Conversations surrounding menopause ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode reflects on the significant milestones and conversations that shaped the fat community in 2024. From exploring the impact of sexual wellness products to discussing the complexities of dating and health, we take a look back at the triumphs and trials that defined our year.<br/><br/>• Recap of the year and its highlights <br/>• Exploration of sexual wellness and enjoyment <br/>• Personal stories about dating in the digital age <br/>• Conversations surrounding menopause and health awareness <br/>• Celebration of Tigress’ Time Magazine feature <br/>• Discussion on medical anti-fatness and healthcare biases <br/>• Insight into polyamory and kink communities <br/>• Reflection on the &quot;Your Fat Friend&quot; documentary and its resonance <br/>• Hopes and goals for the coming year, focusing on inclusivity and representation</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode reflects on the significant milestones and conversations that shaped the fat community in 2024. From exploring the impact of sexual wellness products to discussing the complexities of dating and health, we take a look back at the triumphs and trials that defined our year.<br/><br/>• Recap of the year and its highlights <br/>• Exploration of sexual wellness and enjoyment <br/>• Personal stories about dating in the digital age <br/>• Conversations surrounding menopause and health awareness <br/>• Celebration of Tigress’ Time Magazine feature <br/>• Discussion on medical anti-fatness and healthcare biases <br/>• Insight into polyamory and kink communities <br/>• Reflection on the &quot;Your Fat Friend&quot; documentary and its resonance <br/>• Hopes and goals for the coming year, focusing on inclusivity and representation</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this special roundtable episode, we welcomed an all-star lineup of fat podcasters to discuss the state of fat liberation, the impact of fat-focused media in 2024, and their bold goals for 2025. Featuring Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker from Fat and Fucked and Ronald Young Jr. from Weight for It, this episode is a celebration of fat voices in podcasting and a call to action for a more inclusive future. Join us as we talk about the political power of podcasts, the nuanced c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this special roundtable episode, we welcomed an all-star lineup of fat podcasters to discuss the state of fat liberation, the impact of fat-focused media in 2024, and their bold goals for 2025. Featuring Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker from <em>Fat and Fucked</em> and Ronald Young Jr. from <em>Weight for It</em>, this episode is a celebration of fat voices in podcasting and a call to action for a more inclusive future.</p><p>Join us as we talk about the political power of podcasts, the nuanced challenges of fat liberation, the impact of weight-loss culture, and the joy of finding community. With laughs, heartfelt moments, and inspiring insights, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!</p><p><b>What We Cover in This Episode:</b></p><ol><li><b>Meet the Guests:</b><ul><li>Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker, co-hosts of <em>Fat and Fucked</em></li><li>Ronald Young Jr., host of <em>Weight for It</em></li><li>Their journeys in podcasting and fat liberation advocacy</li></ul></li><li><b>2024 Fat Podcasting Highlights:</b><ul><li>Reflections on groundbreaking episodes and accomplishments</li><li><em>Weight for It</em> being named a top podcast by <em>The New York Times</em></li><li>Fat representation in media and cultural milestones</li></ul></li><li><b>The Ozempic Controversy:</b><ul><li>The challenges of weight-loss culture and its impact on the fat liberation movement</li><li>Personal stories and nuanced perspectives on GLP-1 drugs</li></ul></li><li><b>Building Fat Community:</b><ul><li>The joy and empowerment of fat-only spaces</li><li>Expanding fat liberation advocacy into broader civil rights movements</li></ul></li><li><b>Dreams for 2025:</b><ul><li>Goals for fat liberation, intersectionality, and inclusivity</li><li>Amplifying fat voices in media and enacting anti-discrimination policies</li></ul></li></ol><p><b>Connect with Our Guests:</b></p><ul><li><b>Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker (</b><b><em>Fat and Fucked</em></b><b>):</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fatandfuckedpod'>@fatandfuckedpod</a></li><li>Listen: Available on all major platforms</li></ul></li><li><b>Ronald Young Jr. (</b><b><em>Weight for It</em></b><b>):</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron'>@ohitsbigron</a></li><li>Listen: <em>Weight For It</em> and <em>Pop Culture Debate Club</em> available everywhere</li></ul></li><li><b>Dr. Krista Nabar:</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr.sexyfat'>@dr.sexyfat</a></li><li>Website: carolina.swc.org</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>Support the Show:</b><br/>Help amplify fat voices by leaving a review and spreading the word about our incredible guests and their work. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this special roundtable episode, we welcomed an all-star lineup of fat podcasters to discuss the state of fat liberation, the impact of fat-focused media in 2024, and their bold goals for 2025. Featuring Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker from <em>Fat and Fucked</em> and Ronald Young Jr. from <em>Weight for It</em>, this episode is a celebration of fat voices in podcasting and a call to action for a more inclusive future.</p><p>Join us as we talk about the political power of podcasts, the nuanced challenges of fat liberation, the impact of weight-loss culture, and the joy of finding community. With laughs, heartfelt moments, and inspiring insights, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!</p><p><b>What We Cover in This Episode:</b></p><ol><li><b>Meet the Guests:</b><ul><li>Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker, co-hosts of <em>Fat and Fucked</em></li><li>Ronald Young Jr., host of <em>Weight for It</em></li><li>Their journeys in podcasting and fat liberation advocacy</li></ul></li><li><b>2024 Fat Podcasting Highlights:</b><ul><li>Reflections on groundbreaking episodes and accomplishments</li><li><em>Weight for It</em> being named a top podcast by <em>The New York Times</em></li><li>Fat representation in media and cultural milestones</li></ul></li><li><b>The Ozempic Controversy:</b><ul><li>The challenges of weight-loss culture and its impact on the fat liberation movement</li><li>Personal stories and nuanced perspectives on GLP-1 drugs</li></ul></li><li><b>Building Fat Community:</b><ul><li>The joy and empowerment of fat-only spaces</li><li>Expanding fat liberation advocacy into broader civil rights movements</li></ul></li><li><b>Dreams for 2025:</b><ul><li>Goals for fat liberation, intersectionality, and inclusivity</li><li>Amplifying fat voices in media and enacting anti-discrimination policies</li></ul></li></ol><p><b>Connect with Our Guests:</b></p><ul><li><b>Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker (</b><b><em>Fat and Fucked</em></b><b>):</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fatandfuckedpod'>@fatandfuckedpod</a></li><li>Listen: Available on all major platforms</li></ul></li><li><b>Ronald Young Jr. (</b><b><em>Weight for It</em></b><b>):</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron'>@ohitsbigron</a></li><li>Listen: <em>Weight For It</em> and <em>Pop Culture Debate Club</em> available everywhere</li></ul></li><li><b>Dr. Krista Nabar:</b><ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr.sexyfat'>@dr.sexyfat</a></li><li>Website: carolina.swc.org</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>Support the Show:</b><br/>Help amplify fat voices by leaving a review and spreading the word about our incredible guests and their work. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Bec, a non-binary and body-inclusive rope artist, shares their compelling journey with Shibari, challenging misconceptions and celebrating its transformative power. Discover how this age-old Japanese practice transcends mere aesthetics, offering a meditative and empowering experience that embraces all body types and identities. Bec's personal stories weave through themes of fat acceptance and gender identity, revealing how shibari can be a path to self-acceptance and personal...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Bec, a non-binary and body-inclusive rope artist, shares their compelling journey with Shibari, challenging misconceptions and celebrating its transformative power. Discover how this age-old Japanese practice transcends mere aesthetics, offering a meditative and empowering experience that embraces all body types and identities. Bec&apos;s personal stories weave through themes of fat acceptance and gender identity, revealing how shibari can be a path to self-acceptance and personal growth.<br/><br/>Eager to refine your shibari skills or just starting your journey? Our conversation takes you through the ropes—literally. With practical advice on selecting the right materials, such as the 16-strand braided jute rope, and tips for maintaining cleanliness and safety, you&apos;ll gain a comprehensive understanding of this intricate art form. We&apos;ll also discuss navigating the Shibari community, with insights on connecting with fellow enthusiasts and understanding the nuances of rope safety.<br/><br/>Finally, we explore the deeper connections fostered through Shibari, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication. Bec shares heartwarming anecdotes about the healing potential that shibari offers, underscoring the need for a trauma-informed approach. As we close, we extend a heartfelt thanks to our listeners, encouraging them to share their thoughts and continue the conversation. Whether you&apos;re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire.<br/><br/>Find Bec on Instgram: https://instagram.com/rebelropeshibari</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Bec, a non-binary and body-inclusive rope artist, shares their compelling journey with Shibari, challenging misconceptions and celebrating its transformative power. Discover how this age-old Japanese practice transcends mere aesthetics, offering a meditative and empowering experience that embraces all body types and identities. Bec&apos;s personal stories weave through themes of fat acceptance and gender identity, revealing how shibari can be a path to self-acceptance and personal growth.<br/><br/>Eager to refine your shibari skills or just starting your journey? Our conversation takes you through the ropes—literally. With practical advice on selecting the right materials, such as the 16-strand braided jute rope, and tips for maintaining cleanliness and safety, you&apos;ll gain a comprehensive understanding of this intricate art form. We&apos;ll also discuss navigating the Shibari community, with insights on connecting with fellow enthusiasts and understanding the nuances of rope safety.<br/><br/>Finally, we explore the deeper connections fostered through Shibari, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication. Bec shares heartwarming anecdotes about the healing potential that shibari offers, underscoring the need for a trauma-informed approach. As we close, we extend a heartfelt thanks to our listeners, encouraging them to share their thoughts and continue the conversation. Whether you&apos;re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire.<br/><br/>Find Bec on Instgram: https://instagram.com/rebelropeshibari</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Regan Chastain, a powerhouse advocate for fat liberation, joins us to tackle the insidious nature of medical weight bias and the challenges it presents in everyday scenarios, from healthcare settings to holiday gatherings with family. Discover strategies to combat unwelcome comments about your body, especially during Thanksgiving, and learn witty comebacks and boundary-setting techniques that empower you to manage those awkward family moments with confidence.  Our conversatio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Regan Chastain, a powerhouse advocate for fat liberation, joins us to tackle the insidious nature of medical weight bias and the challenges it presents in everyday scenarios, from healthcare settings to holiday gatherings with family. Discover strategies to combat unwelcome comments about your body, especially during Thanksgiving, and learn witty comebacks and boundary-setting techniques that empower you to manage those awkward family moments with confidence.<br/><br/>Our conversation shines a light on the alarming impact of weight bias in healthcare, where corporate interests have influenced perceptions and practices that disadvantage higher-weight individuals. We delve into the tactics needed to advocate for weight-neutral care, sharing insights on how to ensure respectful treatment during medical visits. Regan highlights the importance of organizations like Medical Students for Size Inclusivity, which are leading the charge toward equitable healthcare for all body sizes.<br/><br/>Addressing the roots of weight stigma in medical education, we explore the systemic exclusion of higher-weight individuals and how this bias affects research, medical training, and patient outcomes. Through personal anecdotes and emerging research, we reveal the long-term consequences of weight stigma, emphasizing the urgent need for patient empowerment and systemic change. Join us in this crucial dialogue as we navigate the complex dynamics of healthcare and champion the right to inclusive and respectful treatment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Regan Chastain, a powerhouse advocate for fat liberation, joins us to tackle the insidious nature of medical weight bias and the challenges it presents in everyday scenarios, from healthcare settings to holiday gatherings with family. Discover strategies to combat unwelcome comments about your body, especially during Thanksgiving, and learn witty comebacks and boundary-setting techniques that empower you to manage those awkward family moments with confidence.<br/><br/>Our conversation shines a light on the alarming impact of weight bias in healthcare, where corporate interests have influenced perceptions and practices that disadvantage higher-weight individuals. We delve into the tactics needed to advocate for weight-neutral care, sharing insights on how to ensure respectful treatment during medical visits. Regan highlights the importance of organizations like Medical Students for Size Inclusivity, which are leading the charge toward equitable healthcare for all body sizes.<br/><br/>Addressing the roots of weight stigma in medical education, we explore the systemic exclusion of higher-weight individuals and how this bias affects research, medical training, and patient outcomes. Through personal anecdotes and emerging research, we reveal the long-term consequences of weight stigma, emphasizing the urgent need for patient empowerment and systemic change. Join us in this crucial dialogue as we navigate the complex dynamics of healthcare and champion the right to inclusive and respectful treatment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Are societal stereotypes about body image and size finally being dismantled in pop culture? Join us on Big Sexy Chat as we celebrate both the triumphs and setbacks of fat representation in media. We kick off with an enthusiastic spotlight on Michelle Buteau’s "Survival of the Thickest," applauding its clever writing and diverse cast, while lamenting the loss of "Somebody Somewhere," a gem in queer culture representation. Our conversation turns somber as we dissect Ryan Murphy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p>Are societal stereotypes about body image and size finally being dismantled in pop culture? Join us on Big Sexy Chat as we celebrate both the triumphs and setbacks of fat representation in media. We kick off with an enthusiastic spotlight on Michelle Buteau’s &quot;Survival of the Thickest,&quot; applauding its clever writing and diverse cast, while lamenting the loss of &quot;Somebody Somewhere,&quot; a gem in queer culture representation. Our conversation turns somber as we dissect Ryan Murphy&apos;s &quot;Grotesquery,&quot; critiquing its harmful depiction of fat characters through outdated stereotypes.<br/><br/>Shifting gears, we tackle the complex intersection of body image and celebrity influence. Our discussion zeroes in on the backlash faced by Lizzo, who finds herself in hot water for promoting weight loss, seemingly contradicting her earlier body positivity advocacy. We ponder the pressures placed on celebrities like Gabourey Sidibe, whose personal health choices ignite public debate and highlight the ongoing tension between personal autonomy and public expectation. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on the societal implications these high-profile narratives hold for the fat liberation community.<br/><br/>We conclude by celebrating the often-overlooked voices of plus-size men in fashion and society. Figures like Bruce from Chubster, Big Burr, and Jeff Jenkins are pushing boundaries, proving that joy and confidence do not conform to size. However, we also caution against the recent shift among some influencers towards fitness-focused content in the Ozempic era. Throughout, we emphasize the importance of allyship and authentic representation, championing influencers and organizations that are reshaping the narrative around body image. Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive future, where everyone, regardless of size or shape, is celebrated and respected.<p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p>Are societal stereotypes about body image and size finally being dismantled in pop culture? Join us on Big Sexy Chat as we celebrate both the triumphs and setbacks of fat representation in media. We kick off with an enthusiastic spotlight on Michelle Buteau’s &quot;Survival of the Thickest,&quot; applauding its clever writing and diverse cast, while lamenting the loss of &quot;Somebody Somewhere,&quot; a gem in queer culture representation. Our conversation turns somber as we dissect Ryan Murphy&apos;s &quot;Grotesquery,&quot; critiquing its harmful depiction of fat characters through outdated stereotypes.<br/><br/>Shifting gears, we tackle the complex intersection of body image and celebrity influence. Our discussion zeroes in on the backlash faced by Lizzo, who finds herself in hot water for promoting weight loss, seemingly contradicting her earlier body positivity advocacy. We ponder the pressures placed on celebrities like Gabourey Sidibe, whose personal health choices ignite public debate and highlight the ongoing tension between personal autonomy and public expectation. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on the societal implications these high-profile narratives hold for the fat liberation community.<br/><br/>We conclude by celebrating the often-overlooked voices of plus-size men in fashion and society. Figures like Bruce from Chubster, Big Burr, and Jeff Jenkins are pushing boundaries, proving that joy and confidence do not conform to size. However, we also caution against the recent shift among some influencers towards fitness-focused content in the Ozempic era. Throughout, we emphasize the importance of allyship and authentic representation, championing influencers and organizations that are reshaping the narrative around body image. Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive future, where everyone, regardless of size or shape, is celebrated and respected.<p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939538/support">Support the show</a></p><p>BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.<br/><br/>You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.<br/>Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod<br/><br/>Check out our merch at  <a href='http://www.BigSexyTees.com'>www.BigSexyTees.com</a>  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)<br/><br/>Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website <a href='http://www.BlissConnection.com'>BlissConnection.com</a> and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. <br/><br/>Big thanks to our Sponsor <a href='http:%5C%5Cwww.liberator.com'>Liberator Bedroom Adventures</a>. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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