S2E4: Sex workers healing emotionally, Pretty girl problems, and Black girl standards

The Gooped and Gagged Podcast

In this episode, Vaness and Pilar dive into the end of Mercury retrograde talking about the hilarity of farting in front of your partner, and reflecting on a listener’s raw struggle with feeling like a low-value woman while battling a sex addiction. Dishing out real advice on healing in action, self-reflection, and setting high standards in intimate relationships.

We get into the challenges attractive women face in the dating scene plus the infuriating, unsolicited opinions people love to share about a woman’s appearance.

Then, we tackle the sexualization of black women and why it’s crucial for them to stop giving away their sexual power without getting anything in return. We also touch on how media and hip hop culture shape these perceptions and the generational trauma that comes with it. Finally, we wrap up with a powerful conversation about reclaiming femininity without letting it be defined by objectification.

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• (00:00) - Navigating Mercury Retrograde and Prioritizing Projects
• (03:11) - The Comfort and Intimacy of Farting in Front of a Partner
• (06:25) - The Release and Comfort of Emptying Yourself Out
• (12:07) - Healing from a Past as a Sex Worker
• (17:53) - Building Self-Worth and Selective Relationships
• (26:01) - Compassion and Acceptance for Sex Workers and Unconventional Relationships
• (27:28) - The Challenges of Being an Attractive Woman
• (28:52) - Dealing with Annoying Comments and Opinions
• (35:18) - The Sexualization of Black Women
• (44:19) - Reclaiming Femininity and Valuing Oneself