Taboo Talks Hotline

Taboo Talks Hotline

por Elis James

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Episode 14: Hook-Up Culture

Have you ever wonder if hookup culture is all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode we’re dialing it back to December 2020 for Talk 14 on Hook-Up Culture and whether not this whole "no-strings-attached" style sex is actually serving us. We’ll get into gendered power dynamics, post-hookup regret, dopamine hits, and if we should be down for "you up". Browse the original poll responses from this episode on Instagram @tt.suite under highlight 14.

Episode 13: Sex on the First Date

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re looking back at Talk 13: Sex on the First Date. A YouGov study shows that 1 in every 4 Americans, if you're into math that would be a quarter of us are out here doing it (literally). We get rather deep into the stats, when I asked if you had ever done it, every judged someone for doing and if you think it's a societal construct or something real. Join the conversation on IG @tt.suite and slide into the DMs with your questions, thoughts, comments, concerns and confessions that will be filed under Highlight 13.

Episode 12: Baiting Solo

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re revisiting Talk 12: Baiting Solo (aka, the one about masturbation). Who’s doing it (*spoiler alert* it's most of us), why it still carries shame, and how solo play can actually be a self-exploration tool, so it doesn't remain a dirty little secret when playing with a partner. We touch on religious guilt, reference Sex and the City, and is it considered cheating if you're not single? Join the conversation on IG @tt.suite and slide into the DMs with your questions, thoughts, comments, concerns and confessions that will be filed under Highlight 12.

Episode 11: When the Struggle Is Real

In this episode of the Taboo Talks Hotline, we are looking at Talk 11: When the Struggle Is Real, because it's a 50/50 chance you will face a mental health struggle at some point in your life. And there is no reason to be apart of the 67% of people who pretend to be fine, when they're actually sinking. Think of this as your safety viewing, that will get you prepared to open up, how to hold space, the sneaky signs you might be in the thick of it, and simple tools to help you romanticise the basics (yes, even your coffee routine). Join the conversation on IG @tt.suite — send your confessions, comments, and chaos. We’ve saved this one under Highlight 11.

Episode 10: Group Sums

Get ready for a bit of spiciness on day 10 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, on Group Sums. And no, not like the excel spreadsheets. More of a brief exploration on the common fantasy group sex, major confessional on how frisky went risky, because these things don’t always come with a safety manual. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or just outright nosey, we’re not here to judge. Don’t forget to share, rate, and slide into the instagram DMs with your own anonymous confessions @tt.suite.

Episode 9: The "Playful" No

Welcome to Day 9 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks a special requested topic from someone in the community, asking us to revisit consent through the lens of the “playful” no, and how flirtatious, non-direct communication can sometimes send the wrong signals, creating confusion and risk. We brought the question to the talk (though yes, I forgot to add the poll (we all have our moments), but the conversation still went deep. We received a raw and honest message in response that really hit. Think of this episode as an invitation to reexamine how we set boundaries without killing the vibe. The original topic and follow-up are now live on Instagram @tt.suite slide into the DMs and share your thoughts anonymously.

Episode 8: My Mother? It's Complicated

It’s Day 8 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, and today we’re taking a short and sweet look at the complicated dynamics between adult children and their mothers. While 70% of us say we have a “good” relationship with our moms, that word means something different to everyone. Is it daily phone calls? Respectful distance? Emotional safety? In this episode, we explore what actually makes a mother-adult child relationship feel healthy, and how the process of individuation can shift everything. If your relationship is close, strained, or somewhere in the messy middle, this one’s for you. Don’t forget the original topic and follow-up are now live on Instagram @tt.suite slide into the DMs and share your thoughts anonymously.

Episode 7: Why Can't She Just Express Herself?

Despite the timeline reading 2025, the feminine expression of sexuality is still considered a taboo. So for episode 7 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks we explore the reasoning behind why she (or anyone really) can’t just express herself and why society is desperate to put her in a “box”. It gets a bit academic at points, tapping into the gaze theory and how it differentiates between ‘male’ and ‘female’ (another thing we’ve gendered in life). Join the conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite - where you can DM your questions, thoughts, comments, and concerns.

Episode 6: It's Not Like We Ever Hooked Up

While society often fixates on physical cheating, the kiss, hookups, receipts, the less overt emotional intimacy with someone outside your relationships can cause just as much damage but more likely to go unnoticed. In Day 6 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, we explore the blurred lines between friendship and emotional intimacy. Touch on how the LGBTQ+ community views cheating, heterosexual relationships have a mismatch in emotional compatibility, and how question how much emotional intimacy we outsource onto our friendships? Join the conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite - where you can DM your questions, thoughts, comments, and concerns.

Episode 5: Girls Who Skipped Lunch

Here is your Trigger Warning, because this one is a little tender. In episode 5 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, we are exploring the complexities of disordered eating and how looking skinny is often praised. As thinness makes its return to popularity, it is important we revisit this topic with curiosity and an open mind to understanding how our environments can impact our decisions and the way we view ourselves. Especially through social media where we can easily compare ourselves to others. But in the US alone, 65% of women between the ages of 25 and 45 have reported disordered eating habits. Maybe we should question whether skinny or not is worth the health implications. Join the conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite - where you can DM your questions, thoughts, comments, and concerns.

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