Let’s Talk About Gnéas is a groundbreaking new venture in radio. This 7 part series is the first-ever radio show to include real Irish people sharing real stories of their sex lives. Beat Presenter Michelle Heffernan is fed up of the ignorance and stigma around sex in Ireland and has embarked on an adventure to get real about the Irish and sexual relationships.
Aimed at those aged 17 and over, the series covers everything from anal to BDSM, from foreplay to fellatio, from kink to consent. Michelle speaks to real Irish sex educators and journalists to understand important aspects of sexual wellbeing and asks her peers in the South East to share their stories of life between the sheets.
This is the series that offers you everything you never learned and need to know. It's time to heal Ireland's relationship with sex. It's time to talk about Gnéas!
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Resources and Supports
Episodes of Lets Talk About Gneas cover a range of topics in sexual health and you may need further information or additional supports. Many of the sites below offer further resources and information. To discuss a specific query relating to sexual health, you are advised to visit your GP.
Support Sites
If you have experienced sexual assault or rape, contact the National Rape Crisis Helpline for Free 24/7 on 1800-778888
sexualwellbeing.ie- the HSE sexual health and crisis pregnancy support site. Find a range of resources on aspects of sexual health as well as a guide to in-person STI testing
sh24.ie- Book a free at-home STI Test here
Consenthub.ie- Learn more about consent from the NUIG Active Consent Hub, and find resources for students, teachers and parents.
sextherapists.ie-Find a sex therapist in Ireland here
hotline.ie- To report image-based abuse online
rapecrisishelp.ie- Find a rape crisis centre near you
Toointoyou- Discover the signs of dating abuse and find supports
Sexualhealthcentre.com- For free STI testing, confidential support on sexual health, free condom and lubricant postal service and a range of resources in sexual health
Other helpful sites
Contributors
Caroline West is a lecturer, writer, media contributor and podcast host. Learn more about her work at iamcarolinewest.com
Aoife Murray is a peer kink educator. Learn more from her at thekinkmother.com or via her Instagram page @aoife.murray.life
Grace Alice is a sex and intimacy educator, coach and author. Visit gracealice.com to learn more
Elaine Byrnes is a Doctoral Researcher in Psychology and a Consent and Sexual Health Educator.
Martin Davern is the Director of the Sexual Health Centre in Cork. Visit sexualhealthcentre.ie to learn about their services
Tatyannah King is a sex therapist in training and sex journalist/blogger who has written for outlets such as Cosmoplitan and Forbes on topics in sexual wellness. Learn more from her on her instagram @taty_k_king
