Bawdy Storytelling – Episode 80: "Unicorn" (Ginger Cox)

Host: Dixie De La Tour
Storyteller: Ginger Cox
Release Date: June 27, 2019

Episode Overview

This episode of Bawdy Storytelling centers on the journey of a "unicorn"—the rare and sought-after single woman who joins couples for sex. Ginger Cox takes the stage to share the evolution of her sexual identity, her experiences in swinging and stripping, and how her confidence shifted throughout her life. Host Dixie De La Tour sets the stage with an honest reflection about the power of storytelling to create community and personal growth, reinforcing Bawdy Storytelling's mission: to foster liberation, honesty, and humor around sexuality through real-life narratives.

Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Dixie's Reflections and Setting the Stage

• Gratitude and Community: Dixie opens by sharing personal moments of gratitude, emphasizing the transformative impact the podcast has on listeners’ lives and the community it fosters.
  • She reads a heartfelt iTunes review and recounts meaningful fan interactions.
  • Quote [02:08]: “She says she feels less ashamed of who she is and more empowered because of Bawdy’s podcast.”
• Why Vulnerability Matters: Dixie describes the behind-the-scenes coaching that shapes Bawdy’s stories—not just sexy antics, but honest, emotional arcs.
  • She explains the “unicorn” theme, the search for stories from women who fit this elusive role, and her coaching process with Ginger.
  • Quote [07:51]: “You have to get on stage in front of hundreds of people and you have to get real.”

2. Ginger Cox’s Story: From Sexual Awakening to Unicornhood

Early Experiences and Exploration (09:07–13:00)

• Ginger introduces her first forays into same-sex experimentation as a teenager, often using her sexuality to tease men.
  • The relationship with her friend Kim set the stage for later exploration.
• Meeting Peggy: At a party, Ginger encounters Peggy, a confident woman with "huge boobs," igniting Ginger’s fascination.
  • First All-Female Encounter: Peggy expresses direct interest—"I want you, you, you. But I don’t want Troy." ([11:43])
  • Ginger’s husband, Troy, gives his blessing, and Ginger describes her nerves and first orgasm from oral sex.
  • Memorable Moment [12:47]: “I’d already been married four years.”
  • Ginger admits uncertainty in pleasuring Peggy and asks for a tutorial, making the scene humorous and relatable.

Introduction to Swinging and the World of Couples (13:00–15:27)

• Inspired by her time with Peggy, Ginger and Troy join a swingers club (Club Nympho) and meet couples like Karen and Butch.
  • Karen is described as a Pamela Anderson lookalike; Butch, the "fit" George Costanza.
  • Ginger’s insecurities about her own body—with smaller breasts post-pregnancy—contrast with the surgically enhanced women at the club.
  • These experiences expand her horizons and lead to ongoing group sex adventures.

Transformation Through Stripping and Body Image (15:27–17:50)

• Following the breakdown of her marriage, Ginger turns to stripping to support her daughter, gaining the money (and incentive) for breast implants—"Cinnamon and Sugar."
  • Quote [15:38]: “And that’s when Cinnamon and Sugar were born.”
  • With new confidence, she becomes a headliner at the iconic Outhouse strip club, detailing its rowdy, anything-goes atmosphere outside city lines.
  • She tries (and fails) to seduce a “Superman” bachelor at a strip club, which leads her to Karen and Butch’s house for her first true "unicorn" experience—being the third in a couple.

Becoming a True Unicorn and Evolution Beyond (17:50–18:45)

• Ginger recounts her travels as a dancer around the U.S. and her eventual career pivot to nursing.
  • Self-Realization: Stripping and sex work led to the discovery that confidence—not breast size—made her sexy.
  • She describes her decision to “explant,” removing her implants, and reclaiming her self-worth irrespective of body modifications.
  • Empowering Conclusion [18:38]:

    “Who needs Cinnamon and Sugar when you have Ginger Pie?”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On being a director in bed:

  “‘It’s your turn to be the director of our sex scene.’ ... So I tell them to take off their clothes and kiss me ...” — Ginger Cox ([09:09])

• Early sexual awakening:

  “My sexual exploitation started when I was 16... We would make out in front of all the boys to tease them.” — Ginger Cox ([09:50])

• Sexual education through experience:

  “I’m so bad at this. But you know what? So is my husband! So do you think we could ask him to come up here and you could teach us how to give head?” — Ginger Cox ([13:09])

• Body image transformation:

  “Within five months, I had the money to buy myself some breast implants. And that’s when Cinnamon and Sugar were born.” — Ginger Cox ([15:38])

• On confidence and sexuality:

  “Sexy is not determined by the size of my breasts, but actually by the confidence I hold in myself when I walk in a room.” — Ginger Cox ([18:20])

• Final punchline:

  “Who needs Cinnamon and Sugar when you have Ginger Pie?” — Ginger Cox ([18:40])

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:01–08:57 — Host Dixie’s check-in, gratitude, and the story's backstory
• 08:57–09:07 — Transition/setup for Ginger’s story
• 09:07–18:45 — Ginger Cox’s full storytelling set, from adolescence to adult sexuality and body acceptance
• 18:45–22:26 — (Song): "The Glitter Song" by Shirley Noem

Tone & Style

• Intimate, raw, and humorous storytelling
• Emphasizes vulnerability, honesty, and the normalization of non-traditional sexual identities
• Mixes light-hearted anecdotes with moments of poignant self-realization

Summary Takeaway

Ginger Cox’s tale is a rich, honest account of sexual exploration, self-acceptance, and growth. She demystifies the idea of the "unicorn" not just as the fantasy third, but as a woman evolving through her own desires, mistakes, body changes, and, ultimately, confidence.

Listeners come away with the understanding that the sexiest asset is authenticity—and that claiming your story can be the most liberating act of all.

Host’s sign-off:
Dixie urges listeners to embrace their own uniqueness and keep challenging shame through connection and storytelling.

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