Inner Hoe Uprising

24/7 Slave Veronica Yahns talks to Akua and Sam about master/slave dynamics, polyamory, therapy, loved ones, feminism, kink and more!  Bae(s) of The Week: Jamiesha Prescod @cinejamographer @youlookokaytome Hoe(s) of the Week: @Kunjo & His Sleeping Beauty Photo Series  Akeela, Layla and Amaya, Antoinne M, Grecia P, Vikki W, sharks3212, kalidoty, bodega_hive212, MarsMwenja, TheVargasShowYT, SENORLAZER, Self Care Tips:  Use daily affirmations to combat anxiety   Cute Date Idea: Take your partner out to play with some furry friends  Fuck It (Topic of the Day):  Veronica Yahns discusses her life as a 24/7 lifestyle slave.   Points of discussion include Dom/Sub v Master/Slave dynamics, Ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, Life partnerships in a Master/Slave Dynamic, Being Collared , Letting vanilla friends know you’re a sex slave  Protocols, Punishments vs corrections, Going to a therapist as a kinky person, Making your children aware of your master/slave relationship, How to prevent abuse in mas

The Hoes are all together to discuss breakups, why they freakin’ suck, and how to deal with them. Bae(s) of The Week: @randybaby11 Hoe(s) of the Week: @giveherthephd24, @thatsdifferenttye, Emensa, @king_himself, @90skindofworld, @itstarekali, @Alicia_flower_child, Ophellia, Jolana W, Kwetz Self Care Tips:  Stop editing yourself to fit another persons narrative. It’ll make you bitter, especially if they don’t notice it.  Cute Date Idea: Hit up a Botanical Garden Fuck It (Topic of the Day):  Break Ups, How to cope with them (get the fuck over them) and Why they suck Points of discussion include: Why break ups suck, according to science The Stages of a Breakup and how to process The additional level of trauma with breakups that involve cheating  How to get to know yourself again after a break up Fuck Me (Our Lives): Rodecka tells us about how her ain’t shit ex cheated, gas light her, and general behaved like a dispicable human being.  HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to

Akua and Sam link up to chat about work day dates, a suspicious public toilet sex policy in Wales, creepy couples, PMS & universal basic income, dating while moming and more Bae(s) of The Week: Kendra Austin @kendramorous Hoe(s) of the Week: Lyan718, Tayo, Phillip M,  Caroline Colvin, the shade room comments & new followers, and Darius H. Plus Akua gives a recap of her Dating in the Digital Age panel, her Elite Daily article, and speaks about dating burn out and how to break awkward silences on dates. Self Care Tips:  Make daily check lists and mark down ALL of the things that you’ve done  Cute Date Idea: Work day with bae Fuck That (Currents Events): A town in Wales is taking action to stop folks form having sex and sleep in toilet stalls and the hoes don’t like it! We discuss the anti-transient and potentially anti-sex work motivations behind the policy. Fuck Me (Our Lives): Sam: When PMS shits on your quality of life you take birth control. A rant on how people who menstruate deserve

Rob and Sam discuss HPV, cervical cancer, and why you should definitely be getting your Pap smears. Plus: a man with an emoji family, late summer date ideas, a rocky relationship between siblings and more!  Bae(s) of The Week: Nica Marie Hoe(s) of the Week: @Imsolovelee, @theesupaman, & kunjo  Self Care Tips: Go to events without trying to find a mate to go with  Cute Date Ideas:   Do an Adventure Course. Here’s one you can do in NYC for free:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/adventure-course/free-sundays Go watch the US Open Qualifying Matches, (also in NYC): https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/eventschedule.html  Fuck It (Topic of the Day): After a recent surgery to remove abnormal cells from their cervix Rob has an open conversation about Pap smears, HPV and cervical health.  Points of discussion include:  What is HPV? How can you contract it What is a Pap smear Racial Health Disparities regarding HPV  Abnormal Cells on your cervix  Rob and Sam’s experiences with HPV Ga

The Hoes are back and discussing a Taiwanese Masturbation suit, MTV’s Are You the One, Akua and Sam’s mini vacation, Baby Daddy’s homophobia, having sex for the first time in your twenties, creepy red flags and more!  Bae(s) of The Week: The cast of this seasons Are You the One with Basit (@basitcom), Remy (@remdelarem), Brandon (@officialbrandondavis) & Aasha (@aasha__), & Kai (@kai_wes)  in particular  Hoe(s) of the Week:  JayOkay, Darryln, AnaïsSF, Allison G, Nicole H, Bag Ladiez, Kitty L, Ye, Ms. Vixen, Terrell Star, @beathepuma, Diane J, gios4ma, Lyan, Tater Thotties, Pretty Young Thots, Scoregasm, Teaching Hoes, Janae JB, Jasmine Grant, Jamila, Rianne, & SchweetBaq Self Care Tips:  Get into a habit of loving and putting yourself first  Cute Date Idea: Hit up a pro wrestling show  Fuck That (Currents Events): Rodecka tells us about the Ripple Sexperience,  a masturbation suit that helps disabled folks reach orgasm and Taiwan’s hand angels program.  Fuck Me (Our Lives):  Akua: Enoy

On our season 5 finale episode, the hoes shoot the shit about yeast infections, limerence, insecurities, street harassment, hypoactive sexual disorder, cute dates and more. We'll be back in August, enjoy your summer's loves! Bae(s) of The Week: Ajay Holbrook & @aniseliketheseed Hoe(s) of the Week:  Spark Star Academy, Elizabeth, & Juanita and Karima of “We know how to do this” podcast plus a shout out to our homegirls Queen and J.  Self Care Tips: How to identify and protect yourself against yeast infections anywhere on and in your body  Date Tip of the Week: Go on a road trip, take a date together, & check out @JayMFKay’s cheap date list  Fuck That (Current Events): There’s a new drug for people with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder     Fuck Me (Our Lives): Akua has evolved past sexual desire and has a fear of fetishizing other queer people while attempting to date folks. Plus she gives thought about disclosing her demisexuality and gives some cautionary hoe tips for summer Rob feel

Akua and Sam read and answer your Pride themed listener letters.  Bae(s) of The Week: Money and Ari Fitz  Hoe(s) of the Week: Everyone who attended IHU Live, Estephanie, Gene Graham and the cast of This One’s For the Ladies, Sam, Kim, Kewzt, Michael H,  Apple Podcast homies,  Self Care Tips: Self Care and Meditation Apps (Akua is using Shine)  Akua’s Date Tip of the Week: Go on the actual date Fuck You (Your Lives):  Akua and Sam spend the majority of this episode reading and responding to your listener letters. Some letter topics include:  How to be Queer and live with a homophobic family? How to deal with being the intermediary between toxic parents? How to deal with jealous in a non-exclusive situation? Should I come out to my Bible Belt Baptist Family? Do men and women date differently? What kinds of things should I include in the “sex talk” with my child? Talking to your kids about genital cleanliness, anatomy, porn, pleasure, the HPV vaccine, STDS A discussion on decolonizing our language Co

IHU LIVE and  joined  by Estephanie of the Bag Ladies podcast to chat about pride month, demisexuality, cops and LGBTQIA (aka QUILTBANG) folks, finding suitable dating partners and more!  Hoe(s) of the Week: The live studio audience Self Care Tips: Find a hobby and potential make masturbating a hobby? Estephanie’s Date Tip of the Week: Go to free gallery tours @ Chelsea on Thursdays at 7PM (NYC)  Fuck That (Current Events): NYC Police Department Commissioner James O’neil apologizes for the departments actions during  the Stonewall rebellion of 1969 and the hoes have a discussion on LGBTQIA (QUILTBANG) and NYPD relations.    Fuck It (Topic of the Day): A conversation with Estephanie of Bag Ladiez podcast about being a queer, deminisexual, Black, Latinx baddie.  Points of discussion include: Naming and Claiming your queer sexual identities, defining demisexualiy, the length of time a demisexual person needs, Akua’s threesome, aesthetic attraction versus sexual attraction, one night stands while demise

All four hoes shoot the shit on Mr. Ratburn, masturbation, career anxiety, summer dates, poop, vacation safety and more! Bae(s) of The Week: Lizzo, Meg Thee Stallion, India Moore Hoe(s) of the Week: All those who've shouted us out as recommended podcasts for PRIDE plus Anais F., Sonya F, Kayla S. & Ask a brown feminem Self Care Tips:  Celebrate your wins and accomplishments before or while moving on to the next one.  Sam and Rodecka’s Spring/Summer Date Ideas: Take your bae fencing & Pull out bucket list items and pull them from a cup  Fuck That (Current Events): Mr. Ratburn is Gay and discussion on other queer cartoon favs from our childhood. Trip Advisors new sexual assault allegations tab.   Fuck Me (Our Lives): Akua ain’t doin shit. Sam’s masturbating quite often gives brief review of dating apps and Austin, TX.  Rodecka is a flight attendant and can save your life. Plus someone stole her vibrator and is going thru a period of low sex drive.  Rob is balancing a lot in life and

Reproductive Psychotherapist Saleemah joins Akua and Sam to discuss perinatal mood disorders  Bae(s) of The Week:  Sivan Alyra Rose, Fanna & Amie, Kayden Coleman, Kennedy Powers Hoe(s) of the Week: Everyone who came thru to #PodInLiveNYC Self Care Tips: Visit betterhelp.com/IHU  & Don't physically punish yourself while working  Sam’s Spring Date Ideas: Come to Sex Trivia Sundays (or a local pub trivia night in your city)    Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Coping after a traumatic birth experience, how traumatic birth experiences can affect the non gestational partner, shaming men who faint during pregnancy, perinatal disorders, amazing things when black women come together, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum OCD, Postpartum psychosis, Postpartum depression, prognosis for perinatal disorders, & more! CONTENT WARNING(S) The interview portion of this episode features a discussion on perinatal mood disorders or, mood disorders that arise in reproductive people following their birthing experience

25 Year old Pro hurdler, actress, NFL wife and blogger Morgan Goodwin joins IHU to talk about her experience with pregnancy loss, cervical insufficiency, marriage, blogging, and healing. Bae(s) of The Week: Rod & Karen, Juju Bae, & Ev’Yan Whitney Hoe(s) of the Week: @LilyBellaMay & Lily C Self Care Tips: Hang on to the thread Sam’s Spring Summer Date Ideas: Go on a Star Walk Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Morgan Goodwin shares her experiences with multiple pregnancy losses and her journey with reproductive health. Points of discussion include:  Marriage, endometriosis, miscarrying, inner uterine insemination, cervical cerclage, hereditary reproductive issues, life after miscarrying, cervical insufficiency, faith, abby loopers, trans abdominal cerclage, insurance companies, blogging, vlogging, the NFL, and much more. TRIGGER WARNING The interview portion of this episode contains discussions on pregnancy loss and traumatic birth experiences. The interview begins around the 20 minute mark.  HASHTAGS Use #

Its Maternal May! For the rest of May IHU will be speaking to folks with insightful perspectives on all things pregnancy. This week Ashley joins Rob and Sam to talk about Doula’s who care for pregnant folks — regardless of the outcome of the pregnancy.  Bae(s) of The Week: Eve and Jaqueline and Jalissa Pinnix Hoe(s) of the Week: @sweetesthoney86, Mya, Amira, and Becky Self Care Tips: Get your fast on and a discussion on Ramadan  Sam’s Summer Date Ideas: Do science together  Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Ashley, a birthing Doula at the Doula Richmond Project, talks to IHU about the importance of Doulas for pregnant Black folks.  Points of Discussion Include: What is a Doula, the difference between a Doula and midwife, how do you become a doula, how much does a doula cost, when is a good time to find a birthing doula, lamaze classes beyond sitcoms, The Richmond Doula Project, Black maternal mortality during child birth, The Business of Being Born, capitalism and birth, c-sections, the benefits of home birt

Rob, Akua, and Sam are in Wig Crucifix Studios to talk about interracial relationship woes, establishing consent with hook ups, nggas who shan’t be named, the 100 year old HIV patient and more.  Bae(s) of The Week: Dr. Janina Jeff, @MotorCityPrettyCreative, @Miss_Shalae, @MeandSomebodyQueerKin, & Lina from Bag Ladies podcast   Hoe(s) of the Week: Roselyn, Diamond, Milton, Queen & J, Rhamah N, Janae Ariel, & Jorden R. Self Care Tips: How to care for PMS Gingivitis  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319268.php Fuck That (Current Events): The foot shaped masturbatory device & the oldest person living with HIV just turned 100\. Plus Rob explains the difference between a kink and a fetish and Sam asks that you please shut up about Doctor Sebi. Fuck Me (Our Lives): The guy Sam was dating was an urban legend, we made him up.  Akua’s mouth hurts, but its not what you think & Rob’s interracial relationship woes and difficulty dealing with a toxic family member  Plus the group gives a

Chronically Ill & Disabled Femme Babe Jade T. Perry joins Akua to Sam to talk about her experiences as a Black queer disabled kinky femme. Bae(s) of The Week: @the.body.hunter and a shout out to Gene Graham and “This One’s For the Ladies”  Hoe(s) of the Week: TwoBirdsOneStone & April Sex Trivia Attendees Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Jade T. Perry joins the hoes to discuss Black queer disabled kink. Points of discussion include: A discussion on Jade’s disabilities and chronic illnesses, able bodied person passing privilege, symptoms of chronic illnesses, access intimacy, dating as a Black queer disabled woman with a “hidden” chronic illnesses, people who fetishize disabled folks, the asexuality myth surrounding disabled folks, defining a “flare”, spoon theory, thoughts on educating partners, making the bedroom accessible, unpacking the term “safe, sane, and consensual kink”, Black queer disabled kink, orgasming as pain relief, making your body comfortable during sex and much more! HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeU

Interabled Black couple and co-creators of WheelLifeStories, Brad and Noelle join IHU to talk about their relationship, family, and advocacy.  Bae(s) of The Week: @rmlundyjr & @thequeenspeaks_ Hoe(s) of the Week: Gilmarie B, Taylor A, Sidoni G Self Care Tips: Listen to your body  Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Interabled Black couple and co-creators of WheelLifeStories Brad and Noelle join IHU to talk about their relationship, family, and activism.  Points of discussion include: Quadriplegic injury; symptoms of a quadriplegic injury, socializing after a quadriplegic injury, hardships dating as a quadriplegic, dating as an interabled couple, dealing with stigma from friends, people taking advantage, finding accessible housing, dealing with racism + ableism, the decision to become your partners caregiver, insecurities regarding certain inabilities, traditional gender dynamics within an interabled relationship, parenting as a quadriplegic, date night as an interbred couple, Neil Breen films, penile functional

Writer and anti-stigma advocate Rukiat joins Rodecka & Sam to talk about the stigma that comes with a herpes diagnoses and the role it can play in ones sex, love, and dating life.  Bae(s) of The Week: Shawné Michaelain Holloway the artist and sex educator who is redesigning the strap on Hoe(s) of the Week: Alex D, Melissa D, Hillary H, Molly Schwartz and Iman S. Self Care Tips: Sam gives a gentle reminder to do your taxes and a nudge to find a therapist when you’re in a good mood.  Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Rukiat joins IHU to talk about the stigma that comes with a herpes diagnoses and the role it can play in ones sex, love, and dating life.  Points of discussion include: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 v Herpes Simples Virus 2; getting diagnosed with Herpes, treating herpes simplex virus 2, disclosing your diagnosis to partners, celibacy, activism versus advocacy, Lapp the Brand, Why is herpes so stigmatized, herpes symptoms, fear of being undateable, asymptomatic shedding, medication and outbreaks,

The hoes are in wig crucifix studios to discuss harassment in the work place, figuring out a poly relationship, swearing off dating apps, and much more!  Hoe(s) of the Week: Angela, Akeem, Belle,  Diamond, Tatiana, Kara H., Brianna L, Iris V, Molly S, Whitney T  Self Care Tips: Be a black work aunty/ re-evaluate and strengthen (if healthy) your work relationships to combat trauma if you can’t leave & How to get certified as a ny peer specialist for free if you have 4-8 weeks to spare Fuck Me (Our Lives): Rodecka has a stalker at work and a discussion on the ways in which work places drop the ball on ensuring the safety of women, Akua goes on a date with a bigot and has sworn off dating apps forever plus a discussion on why dating seems inherently bad, Rob has happily entered into a new discussion and talk about how them and their partner are figuring out the dynamics of the relationship. Fuck You (Your Lives): The aftermath of dating two manipulative and abusive boys in high school; My 14 year old sister

Licensed professional clinical counselor Dr. Natalie Jones, joins IHU to talk about what it is like to be romantically involved with a person who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Bae(s) of The Week: Noelani Browne aka @filthysilky Hoes of the Week: Carlisha, Andrea, Whitney, Tami, Ivy,  Pat & Caro; Feminist Fatal; Kethia & Her Sister, Lanai, Pretty Young Thots, Team Hoe-la , 3 amig-hoes; QN, Ally N, Heather O, Carla LT, Amethyst C, Lesley L, Kanazia I, DeMario G, Aly Lew, Anna Maria, Travis T, Whitley H, Samantha F and Rachel P , Harlem Shakespeare, Gios4ma, Phillip M, Janina J, Whitney , & Stef Self Care Tips: Commemorate your deceased loved ones with a tradition Fuck It (Topic of the Day):  On this episode licensed professional clinical counselor Dr. Natalie Jones talks about narcissistic personality disorder and the warning signs, next steps, coping mechanisms for some one who might be dating someone with NPD.   Points of discussion include: What is narcissistic personality disorde

25 year old body building baddie, Taylor joins Akua & Sam to discuss her experience with sex, love, and dating as a person with a number of mental health diagnoses and her journey towards healing. This is our second installment in Mental Health March 2019. Bae(s) of The Week: Jervae Hoe(s) of the Week: All of you we love all of you! (This episode was prerecorded) Self Care Tips: Laugh! Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Tay opens up about her time as a young adult coming to terms with a number of mental health diagnoses and instanced of trauma. Points of discussion include: Bipolar II Disorder, social anxiety disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, High School, College, emotionally abusive relationships, comorbid diagnoses, greek life in college, dealing with medications, greek life and sexual assault, rape culture at UC Santa Barbara, racism and sexism in college, over sexualization of black women at PWIs, PTSD, sexual trauma & drug use, dating with PTSD, dating with bipolar II disorder, hyper sexuality, s

It’s Mental Health March with IHU. In our first installment of the series we’re joined by writer Ellie to discuss her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder also known as PMDD.  Self Care Tips: Log your periods and log your mood.  Fuck It (Topic of the Day):  Writer and creator of SpeaknUp.blog Ellie, joins us to discuss her experience with PMDD. Points of discussion include: What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD, getting diagnosed with PMDD, medical mistreatment, how PMDD affects your brain, dating with PMDD, birth control and PMDD, PMDD coping mechanisms, how PMDD can effect your employment,  TRIGGER WARNING(S) Discussions of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening.  SPONSOR(S) Simple Health: For a free Birth Control prescription visit simplehealth.com/inner or entering code inner at checkout RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Ellie’s Blog: https: