Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time

Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time
Podcast Description
Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time is a storytelling podcast about first sexual experiences — the awkward, the emotional, the unexpected, and everything in between. From cultural clashes to dynamic awakenings, this show dives into the deeply personal and the surprisingly universal moments that shape our intimate lives.
Created and hosted by MaryJane — an international civil servant by day and a quiet disruptor by nature, based in New York. Through laughter, reflection, and the occasional cringe, she’s here to remind us: everyone has a story — and it’s time we talked about it.
Music: “Desires” – used under the Pixabay.com Content License.
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The podcast focuses on first-time sexual experiences, exploring themes of awkwardness, emotional intensity, and societal expectations. Episodes feature real stories from guests as well as insights from experts, with discussions on topics such as consent, cultural influences, and personal growth through these encounters.

Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time is a storytelling podcast about first sexual experiences — the awkward, the emotional, the unexpected, and everything in between. From cultural clashes to dynamic awakenings, this show dives into the deeply personal and the surprisingly universal moments that shape our intimate lives.
Created and hosted by MaryJane — an international civil servant by day and a quiet disruptor by nature, based in New York. Through laughter, reflection, and the occasional cringe, she’s here to remind us: everyone has a story — and it’s time we talked about it.
Music: “Desires” – used under the Pixabay.com Content License.
We grow up hearing that your first time should be with someone you love and that if it’s true love, it’ll be magical. But what happens when reality doesn’t match the fairytale?
In this episode of Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time, we unpack the myths, expectations, and emotional layers that come with mixing (or separating) love and sex. From why so many people link sex to intimacy, to what happens when those lines blur or break this is a conversation about love, desire, and defining intimacy on your own terms.
Featuring sexologist Dr. Markie Twist and psychosexual therapist Silva Neves, this episode unpacks why the “love first, sex second” narrative can lead to disappointment, how cultural messages and shame shape choices, and offers practical advice for healing and empowerment when first times don’t go as planned.
Listen now and join the conversation: What did love mean to you when you had your first time?

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