Smut didn’t begin with BookTok. From Judy Blume and Jackie Collins to audiobooks and sexy dragons, women have long read it for fantasy and escape. But can it help you work out what turns you on, or leave real-life sex feeling flat? Jennifer is joined by bestselling author and former sex columnist Vicki Notaro to talk desire, porn and whether sharing a steamy chapter can help couples say what they want.

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Smut didn’t begin with BookTok. From Judy Blume and Jackie Collins to audiobooks and sexy dragons, women have long read it for fantasy and escape. But can it help you work out what turns you on, or leave real-life sex feeling flat? Jennifer is joined by bestselling author and former sex columnist Vicki Notaro to talk desire, porn and whether sharing a steamy chapter can help couples say what they want.
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Can reading spicy books improve your sex life

How do you keep the peace without building up resentment? And when is it time to say enough is enough? Jennifer is joined by Doireann O’Connor, Sinéad Culbert and Brian Gallagher to tackle your biggest in-law dilemmas, from mothers-in-law bringing unwanted food and commenting on what you eat, to fathers-in-law turning down the heating, starting DIY jobs and rearranging the dishwasher.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.

How do you keep the peace without building up resentment? And when is it time to say enough is enough? Jennifer is joined by Doireann O’Connor, Sinéad Culbert and Brian Gallagher to tackle your biggest in-law dilemmas, from mothers-in-law bringing unwanted food and commenting on what you eat, to fathers-in-law turning down the heating, starting DIY jobs and rearranging the dishwasher.
We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>.

'She keeps commenting on how much I eat': How to deal with difficult mothers-in-law

Jennifer is joined by Rosie Wilby to talk about what happens when relationships end, from being dumped by email to finding ways of moving forward with compassion. The award-winning comedian and author of The Breakup Monologues explores what breakups can teach us about ourselves, why humour can help us through heartbreak, and whether staying friends with an ex is really possible.

To find out more about Rosie and her work: rosiewilby.com

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.

Jennifer is joined by Rosie Wilby to talk about what happens when relationships end, from being dumped by email to finding ways of moving forward with compassion. The award-winning comedian and author of The Breakup Monologues explores what breakups can teach us about ourselves, why humour can help us through heartbreak, and whether staying friends with an ex is really possible.
To find out more about Rosie and her work: <a href="https://www.rosiewilby.com/">rosiewilby.com</a>
We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>.

Is email the worst way to break up with someone?

Jennifer is joined by friend of the show Doireann O’Connor, comedian Julie Jay, and intimacy coach and sex educator Grace Alice Ó Sé to chat about dating, long-term relationships and listener dilemmas at the show’s first-ever live recording at Kildare Village.

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Jennifer is joined by friend of the show Doireann O’Connor, comedian Julie Jay, and intimacy coach and sex educator Grace Alice Ó Sé to chat about dating, long-term relationships and listener dilemmas at the show’s first-ever live recording at Kildare Village.
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