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What does it actually mean to be a “better man” today? This week on Come Curious, Florence is joined by Jerry Xzeng for a powerful conversation about masculinity, identity, and the pressures men are facing right now.From the rise of red-pill culture to the quiet crisis of male loneliness and mental health, they unpack why so many men feel lost and what needs to change. Jerry shares his personal journey growing up in a traditional household, how he’s redefined masculinity on his own terms, and why emotional accountability is at the heart of being a better partner, friend, and human. They also explore: – The impact of toxic online spaces on young men – Cultural expectations and masculinity across different backgrounds – Why awareness is the first step to change – Rethinking responsibility in relationships (including Jerry’s decision to get a vasectomy) This episode is honest, nuanced, and an essential listen for anyone thinking about what masculinity could - and should - look like today. Come get curious 💫 online and check out his series on IG about Being a Better Man IG: @jerryxzeng Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tickling… but make it kinky? This week on Come Curious, Reed gets personal as she opens up about her own tickle fetish — what it is, how it feels, and why it’s so often misunderstood. From the difference between kinks and fetishes to the shame that can come with desires we don’t always choose, this episode is all about destigmatising pleasure and owning what turns you on. Reed dives into: – What a tickle fetish actually is – Why it can feel so intense (and confusing) – The language of the community (lur, lee, switch 👀) – How to find others safely – Why consent and communication are EVERYTHING Plus, how she’s building community through her own event Ticklethusiasm. Check it out on IG @ticklethusiasm and get in touch if you're interested in coming along on 13th June. If you’ve ever felt unsure, curious, or a little ashamed of what turns you on - this one’s for you. Come get curious 💫 Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually mean to be a man in the kink scene? This week on Come Curious, Reed is joined by Kryron Kruger - latex-loving, boundary-pushing content creator who’s redefining what it means to be a man in sex work. Together they unpack male etiquette in BDSM from communication and consent to performance pressure and what it really takes to show up respectfully in kink spaces. Kyron shares how he found himself in the industry through fetish communities, why being a male sex worker is far more than just sex, and how emotional intelligence, trust, and reputation are everything. Expect to hear ALL the juice on: – Why men need to stop expecting people to read their minds – The truth about performance anxiety (and why erections ≠ good sex) – How to respectfully approach dominatrixes (and why your DMs aren’t it) – The importance of serving your partner — even as a dom – Breaking down shame around men, desire, and vulnerability This episode is honest, eye-opening, and essential listening for anyone navigating kink, dating, or sex with more awareness.Follow Kyron on IG @the_kyron_kruger and see his latex loving side @king_kruger_ Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Come Curious, Florence and Reed dive headfirst into your dirtiest, most unhinged, and secretly-held confessions — and let’s just say… we were not prepared. From: Golden showers & cum curiosities CNC fantasies & breeding kinks Sock fetishes & used shoe obsessions Watching yourself back for pleasure Fantasies that feel better than reality And the question… are we all just a little bit queer? We also get real about shame, desire, and where they collide and why your fantasies don’t define you (but they do deserve exploring). Plus, Florence opens up about pregnancy, body changes, and feeling finally at home in her body - while Reed shares a very honest “get f*cked” about performative sex and Viagra culture. This episode is chaotic, validating, shocking, and weirdly comforting because no matter how “dirty” your secret feels… you are definitely not alone. Come get curious 💫 Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swiping, ghosting, endless chatting… and still no actual dates? This week on Come Curious, Florence is joined by Marsha Goei, co-founder of dating app Breeze, where love is worth the leap! We're talking no chat, just REAL dates. Marsha tells us about why modern dating feels so exhausting — and how to actually get OFF the apps and back into real-life connection. Breeze flips the script on traditional dating: No endless messaging Real dates organised for you Safe, public locations No time-wasting — just meet We dive into why dating apps are leaving so many of us burnt out, how over-chatting can actually sabotage connection, and what happens when you skip straight to meeting in person. Marsha also shares her best tips for dating success: – How to build a profile that actually reflects you – Why authenticity matters more than perfection – The mindset shift that makes dating feel fun again – How to stop treating dates like interviews If you’re tired of swiping and ready for something real, this episode might just change the way you date. Come get curious 💫 Breeze is available on all app stores You can follow them on IG @breeze.social Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Come Curious, Florence and Reed are coming to you from opposite sides of the world — one in Thailand, one in California — juggling time zones, baby prep, and a whole lot of life. It’s a proper catch-up episode filled with everything from near-medical emergencies to unexpected romance, body changes, and facing fears head-on. Reed shares the scary reality of getting seriously ill while travelling and how it forced her to confront some long-standing health anxieties. What started as a terrifying experience turned into something unexpectedly empowering — and a reminder to always listen to your body. Meanwhile, Florence opens up about being in the final stretch of pregnancy — the highs, the discomforts, and the surprising sense of connection and “goddess energy” that comes with growing a human. She also shares how intimacy and relationships shift during this time, and what it really looks like behind the scenes. Of course, it wouldn’t be Come Curious without a bit of chaos — from rekindled connections and new dating stories abroad to niche kinks popping up in unexpected places. This episode is a mix of funny, vulnerable, and deeply human moments — the kind that remind you life (and sex, and love) rarely goes to plan. This is a Watershed episode: The extra juicy, more personal and explicit stories are waiting for you over on Patreon — where we share the full unfiltered version. Tune in over on Patreon to watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast. Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Come Curious, Reed is joined by neurodivergent coach, breathwork practitioner and somatic therapist Hannah for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about how ADHD, autism and PMDD shape the way we experience friendship, sex, and relationships. We dive into what neurodivergence actually feels like - from dopamine-seeking, impulsivity and sensory overwhelm, to the quiet burnout that comes from masking and constantly apologising for who you are. Hannah shares how somatic practices and breathwork can help regulate the nervous system, release trauma, and reconnect you to your body - not just in everyday life, but in intimacy too. We also explore: – Why “body doubling” can be a total game-changer – How neurodivergence impacts communication, conflict, and processing emotions – The reality of delayed reactions and emotional overwhelm – Why kink spaces can feel safer and more structured for neurodivergent people – The difference between equality vs equity in relationships This episode is honest, validating, and full of practical tools — whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or love someone who is. Come get curious 💫 and follow Hannah on IG @hannahfinds_ and over on @exhalethenoise Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Come Curious, we asked you to send us your most shameless confessions… and you absolutely delivered. From secret kinks and unexpected encounters to moments that made us gasp, laugh, and occasionally say “oh my god you did WHAT?”, Florence and Reed dive into the wild, weird and wonderfully honest stories from the Come Curious community. We hear about secret fetishes, train journeys that got a little too exciting, complicated situationships, and the kinds of confessions people rarely say out loud. Along the way, Florence and Reed share their thoughts, advice, and a few of their own experiences too. You’ll also hear:• Reed’s latest update with the now-infamous German tickle fetish guy• Florence opening up about the surprising body changes she’s experienced during pregnancy• Listener questions about introducing BDSM to a long-term partner• The kinks and curiosities people are finally brave enough to admit This is a watershed episode, which means you’ll get the juicy confessions from our community here… but the really naughty stories from Florence and Reed themselves are saved for our Patreon subscribers. If you want the full unfiltered episode — including the hosts’ own shameless confessions — you can unlock the second half on Patreon at our $15 tier. Come get curious… and maybe a little bit scandalised. Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Come Curious, Florence is joined by fertility writer, speaker and advocate Seetal Savla for a deeply honest conversation about the side of fertility journeys we rarely hear about. At 34 weeks pregnant herself, Florence sits down with Seetal to talk through the reality of trying to conceive — from early loss and years of IVF, to the emotional rollercoaster of hope, grief, and the pressure to keep going when your body and heart are exhausted. Seetal shares her experience of five rounds of IVF, navigating clinics that sometimes made her feel more like a “walking credit card” than a patient, and the stigma surrounding fertility struggles, particularly within South Asian communities where conversations about loss and infertility are often hidden behind silence. The conversation also moves into pregnancy, birth and postpartum life, including the difficult physical and emotional realities after a C-section, how reproductive trauma can resurface after birth, and why planning support in the early weeks of motherhood can make all the difference. In a surprising twist after years of IVF, Seetal also shares how she conceived naturally after deciding to step away from treatment. A reminder that fertility journeys rarely follow a predictable path. This episode is compassionate, vulnerable and full of wisdom for anyone navigating fertility, pregnancy, loss, or supporting someone who is. Follow Seetal’s work and advocacy: Instagram: @seetalsavla Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your sex drive "too high"? "Too low"? Has it disappeared completely? Or is it all over the place? This week on Come Curious, Florence and Reed tackle one of the most asked (and most anxiety-inducing) questions in sex: is my libido normal? From pregnancy libido shifts and ADHD hyperfocus highs, to widow’s fire, medication side effects, birth control changes, and relationship mismatches — we unpack what actually influences desire… and why “normal” might be the wrong question altogether. We also answer your listener questions about: – Mismatched libidos in relationships – Losing your sex drive on the pill or antidepressants – ADHD peaks and troughs – Low libido from stress and parenthood – High libido when you’re trying to stay single – Thyroid issues and chronic pain Plus we recommend Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski — and dive into “brakes and accelerators” when it comes to desire. Tune in and share your thoughts via our DMs Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices