How to Handle Rejection and Love the Messy Side of Yourself (ft. Ali Weiss)

How to Handle Rejection and Love the Messy Side of Yourself (ft. Ali Weiss)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by Ali Weiss, New York native, host of Tales of Taboo and unapologetic oversharer, for a raw conversation about rejection, vulnerability, and why we’re all obsessed with the forbidden.

A funny, honest, and deeply relatable episode on being human, craving connection, and owning your messy truth, why rejection stings less when you know yourself, and how vulnerability can be both a calling and a curse. Ali opens up about running her anonymous confessions podcast, burnout, parasocial relationships, and why taboos like sex work and drug dealing deserve compassion instead of judgment.

Other topics we cover:

  • The complicated relationship with oversharing and boundaries

  • Why rejection isn’t the end of the world, and how to approach people IRL

  • The obsession with being a “clean girl” vs embracing messiness

  • Why taboo fascinates us and how it secretly connects us all

  • Friendships that go deeper than relationships

  • Learning to accept yourself so you can handle rejection and find real connection


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Fingering, Toys, and Genital Confidence (ft. Poppy Scarlett)

Fingering, Toys, and Genital Confidence (ft. Poppy Scarlett)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by sex educator and non-monogamy content creator Poppy Scarlett (@polyampoppy). In this candid episode, we dive into what we got up to in Barcelona, Po...

10 Okt 202458min

Queer, Kinky, and Inclusive Sex Parties: Welcome to Quench (ft. Lily)

Queer, Kinky, and Inclusive Sex Parties: Welcome to Quench (ft. Lily)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by Lily, co-founder of @quench_london, a unique queer party that centers people who are queer, kinky, of colour, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, and o...

25 Sep 202456min

Lover Girl: Body Insecurities, Bisexuality, and Dating (ft. @cydneythelight)

Lover Girl: Body Insecurities, Bisexuality, and Dating (ft. @cydneythelight)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (⁠@sexwithalexa⁠) is joined by Cydney (⁠@cydneythelight⁠) in this episode where they dive deep into postpartum body insecurities, bisexuality, and dating. Cydney opens up about ...

19 Sep 202451min

Vibrators, Bedroom Conversations, and Changing the Sex Ed Game (ft. Emma Richardson-Gerrard)

Vibrators, Bedroom Conversations, and Changing the Sex Ed Game (ft. Emma Richardson-Gerrard)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by Emma Richardson-Gerrard, CEO and founder of Knude Society, for a deep dive into her upbringing in the UK, where sex education was lacking, and how s...

12 Sep 202451min

The Chase, First Dates, and Learning to Be a Better Lover (ft. King TM)

The Chase, First Dates, and Learning to Be a Better Lover (ft. King TM)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by content creator Taiwo (King TM) for a candid conversation about sex education in the UK and his first masturbation experience. We explore how growin...

5 Sep 202455min

Sex Ed Ceramics: Body Image, Growing Up Naked, and Big Penis Obsession (ft. Hani Dresner)

Sex Ed Ceramics: Body Image, Growing Up Naked, and Big Penis Obsession (ft. Hani Dresner)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by Hani Dresner, founder of @gashtrays, a unique ceramics line focused on sex education. We dive into Hani’s upbringing in a naked household, how it sh...

29 Aug 202452min

Same Upbringing, Different Results: Orgasms, Relationships, Femininity & Bisexuality (ft. my sister)

Same Upbringing, Different Results: Orgasms, Relationships, Femininity & Bisexuality (ft. my sister)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by a very special guest—her sister! In this episode, they dive into everything from their easy orgasms and first boyfriends to their Catholic upbringin...

22 Aug 20241h 3min

Sex-Positive Cartoons, MFM Fantasies, and Getting Through Dry Spells (ft. Jessica Stahl)

Sex-Positive Cartoons, MFM Fantasies, and Getting Through Dry Spells (ft. Jessica Stahl)

Kicking off Season 3! Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) is joined by Jessica Stahl (@vanillacooldance), a sex-positive cartoonist and creative director. We dive into Jessica's mfm fantasy, her ex...

15 Aug 202452min

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