Taboo Talks Hotline

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By: Elis James

The Taboo Talks Hotline opens the line for matters of discretion. Blending solo reflections with candid conversational exchanges from those immersed in unconventional industries. Every episode uncovers the textures of modern life, touching on intimacy, relationships, finances, mental health and identity, served with curiosity.

Ep 23. Confessions from Pound Town
#23
Last Sunday at 11:00 PM

Forgive me father, for we have sinned. In this episode of the Taboo Talks Hotline we are off to confession which might involve a bit of kneeling and praise to God himself. Repentance arrives in the form of three very juicy confessions straight from the TT-SUITE community, and let me tell you they do not disappoint. From a McDonald’s meet-up turned mĂ©nage-Ă -military, to a man who came to talk, and maybe even a cheating scenario that technically doesn’t count (you can be the judge of that). Catch the remaining submissions on Instagram, @tt.suite saved under...


Episode 22: Is There a "Right" Amount of Sex?
#22
08/28/2025

In this episode of the Taboo Talks Hotline, we're look back to Talk 22 and answering the requested question: Is There a "Right" Amount of Sex? We cracked open the polls, peeked at your confessions, and shared what surveys say about how often people are actually heading to pound town (spoiler: it’s all over the place). From frequency stress to the myth of the “magic number,” Catch the original conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite, saved under Highlight 22.


Episode 21: Sex Advice
#21
08/28/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we're talking all about sex advice. Inspired by Taboo Talk 21, where you guys submitted your tips and advice. Once again, I overshare everything I have learned about having sex from not having sex, reflecting on what I actually want out of sexual experiences and how to articulate that without shame. Original conversation is live on Instagram, @tt.suite saved under the highlight 21.


Episode 20: Genital Shaming
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08/26/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re looking back to Talk 20 and our conversation on Genital Shaming where nearly half of us admitting to feeling stigma and shame down there.

Naturally, I overshare on the first time I ever felt my vulva perceived that led to carry around the narrative my bit weren't "normal". And how The Great Wall Vulva at the WEAM (World Erotic Art Museum in Miami helped shift my perspective. So much so, that I may or may not have volunteered my own vulva in the name of art.

Find th...


Episode 19: Cosmetic Procedures
#19
08/23/2025

In this episodes of the Taboo Talks Hotline, we slide back to Talk 19: Cosmetic Procedures and cut deep into stats to help us go from day dreaming to decision-making. You're definitely not the only one considering a little aesthetic zhuzh. While only 21% of us have gone under the needle or knife, a spicy 54% are still flirting with the idea. Also, I overshare my experience on getting braces (cosmetic right), how it was a nearly 15 year process of 30+ consultations, spotlighting what it means to find the right professional for you. The original talk is live on instagram @tt,suite saved...


Episode 18: Do We Live In A Fatphobic Society?
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08/23/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re looking back at our discussion from Talk 18: Do We Live in a Fatphobic Society? By exploring the meaning of fatphobia, harmful phrases that perpetuate stigmas, how things have changed in the last four years where body diversity was once celebrated to a time where thinness is back in (can we blame the rise of ozempic?) and can understand the term healthy isn’t a onesize fits terminology. Check out @tt.suite on Instagram for the original conversation saved under Highlight 18.


Episode 17: Body Image
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08/23/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we're looking into our previous discussion on Body Image. It's always around the New Year, we're faced with wellness adverts disguised at a weight loss remedy for your "bikini" body. It's the perceptions, pressures and projections that really mess with house we see ourselves. I dabbled on women being the poster gender for Body Image issues, however, 95% of us admitted to struggling with body image at some point in our lives. So, why are we still pretending it’s just a “women’s issue”? Check out @tt.suite on Instagram for the original...


Episode 16: Sexting
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08/22/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re dialing into a specially requested topic: sexting with all its nuances.

Sexting can be playful, intimate, confidence-boosting, that should remain private. But it also carries a darker side, with blurred boundaries and digital danger zones. We talk about the real risks and emotional toll of non-consensual sharing, with stories like Zara McDermott’s reminding us just how high the stakes can be.

I share a personal trick from back in the day (a little leg illusion for the camera), and we wrap things up on a posi...


Episode 14: Hook-Up Culture
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08/20/2025

Have you ever wonder if hookup culture is all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode we’re dialing it back to December 2020 for Talk 14 on Hook-Up Culture and whether not this whole "no-strings-attached" style sex is actually serving us. We’ll get into gendered power dynamics, post-hookup regret, dopamine hits, and if we should be down for "you up". Browse the original poll responses from this episode on Instagram @tt.suite under highlight 14.


Episode 15: Dysfunctional Holidays
#15
08/20/2025

Let’s be real, not every holiday comes out looking like a Hallmark movie. In today’s episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we travel back to December 2020 to unpack the messy reality behind the most “wonderful” time of the year. Spoiler alert: 77% of Americans say the holidays are actually quite stressful. Trying to make everyone happy, normal family dynamics that include political rants, drunk aunts, or cousins sneaking out for a “walk”, oh and not feeling like you're doing enough. I don't know about you, but the holidays make me want to detour into Margaritaville. Catch the original discussion on Instagram...


Episode 13: Sex on the First Date
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08/19/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re looking back at Talk 13: Sex on the First Date. A YouGov study shows that 1 in every 4 Americans, if you're into math that would be a quarter of us are out here doing it (literally). We get rather deep into the stats, when I asked if you had ever done it, every judged someone for doing and if you think it's a societal construct or something real. Join the conversation on IG @tt.suite and slide into the DMs with your questions, thoughts, comments, concerns and confessions that will be filed un...


Episode 12: Baiting Solo
#12
08/19/2025

In this episode of Taboo Talks Hotline, we’re revisiting Talk 12: Baiting Solo (aka, the one about masturbation). Who’s doing it (*spoiler alert* it's most of us), why it still carries shame, and how solo play can actually be a self-exploration tool, so it doesn't remain a dirty little secret when playing with a partner. We touch on religious guilt, reference Sex and the City, and is it considered cheating if you're not single? Join the conversation on IG @tt.suite and slide into the DMs with your questions, thoughts, comments, concerns and confessions that will be filed unde...


Episode 11: When the Struggle Is Real
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08/19/2025

In this episode of the Taboo Talks Hotline, we are looking at Talk 11: When the Struggle Is Real, because it's a 50/50 chance you will face a mental health struggle at some point in your life. And there is no reason to be apart of the 67% of people who pretend to be fine, when they're actually sinking. Think of this as your safety viewing, that will get you prepared to open up, how to hold space, the sneaky signs you might be in the thick of it, and simple tools to help you romanticise the basics (yes, even your coffee...


Episode 10: Group Sums
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08/03/2025

Get ready for a bit of spiciness on day 10 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, on Group Sums. And no, not like the excel spreadsheets. More of a brief exploration on the common fantasy group sex, major confessional on how frisky went risky, because these things don’t always come with a safety manual. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or just outright nosey, we’re not here to judge. Don’t forget to share, rate, and slide into the instagram DMs with your own anonymous confessions @tt.suite.


Episode 9: The "Playful" No
#9
08/02/2025

Welcome to Day 9 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks a special requested topic from someone in the community, asking us to revisit consent through the lens of the “playful” no, and how flirtatious, non-direct communication can sometimes send the wrong signals, creating confusion and risk. We brought the question to the talk (though yes, I forgot to add the poll (we all have our moments), but the conversation still went deep. We received a raw and honest message in response that really hit. Think of this episode as an invitation to reexamine how we set boundaries without killing the vibe. The...


Episode 8: My Mother? It's Complicated
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08/01/2025

It’s Day 8 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, and today we’re taking a short and sweet look at the complicated dynamics between adult children and their mothers. While 70% of us say we have a “good” relationship with our moms, that word means something different to everyone. Is it daily phone calls? Respectful distance? Emotional safety? In this episode, we explore what actually makes a mother-adult child relationship feel healthy, and how the process of individuation can shift everything. If your relationship is close, strained, or somewhere in the messy middle, this one’s for you. Don’t forget the original...


Episode 7: Why Can't She Just Express Herself?
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07/25/2025

Despite the timeline reading 2025, the feminine expression of sexuality is still considered a taboo. So for episode 7 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks we explore the reasoning behind why she (or anyone really) can’t just express herself and why society is desperate to put her in a “box”. It gets a bit academic at points, tapping into the gaze theory and how it differentiates between ‘male’ and ‘female’ (another thing we’ve gendered in life).

Join the conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite - where you can DM your questions, thoughts, comments, and concerns.


Episode 6: It's Not Like We Ever Hooked Up
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07/24/2025

While society often fixates on physical cheating, the kiss, hookups, receipts, the less overt emotional intimacy with someone outside your relationships can cause just as much damage but more likely to go unnoticed.

In Day 6 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, we explore the blurred lines between friendship and emotional intimacy. Touch on how the LGBTQ+ community views cheating, heterosexual relationships have a mismatch in emotional compatibility, and how question how much emotional intimacy we outsource onto our friendships?

Join the conversation over on Instagram @tt.suite - where you can DM your questions, thoughts, comments...


Episode 5: Girls Who Skipped Lunch
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07/23/2025

Here is your Trigger Warning, because this one is a little tender.

In episode 5 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, we are exploring the complexities of disordered eating and how looking skinny is often praised.

As thinness makes its return to popularity, it is important we revisit this topic with curiosity and an open mind to understanding how our environments can impact our decisions and the way we view ourselves. Especially through social media where we can easily compare ourselves to others. But in the US alone, 65% of women between the ages of 25 and 45 have reported...


Episode 4: The Oldest Profession
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07/22/2025

Have you ever wondered why it is normal to seek out professional help in almost every profession, but Sex Work remains taboo?

Welcome to Day 4 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, where we explore the lives of Sex Workers, what they actually do, and break past some of the stigmas they face in society.

This episode looks to The Skinny Confidential: Him & Her, Understanding Legal Sex Work With Alice Little, where Lauryn and Michael interview the highest paid sex worker Alice Little, to share her experience at the Moonlight Bunny Runch.

Elis even has...


Episode 3: Health & Hysteria
#3
07/21/2025

Welcome to Day 3 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, where we explore a topic that hits far too close to home for so many women: modern day hysteria in our healthcare system.

Elis gets personal by sharing her own experience, of being told “there is nothing we can do” and how it took community and resources like these two podcast episodes to advocate for herself.

If You Have Female Hormones Listen to This

The Burden of Fibroids for Black Women

For thousands of years, women have been told their pain is imaginary, dram...


Episode 2: Monogamy, the Default?
#2
07/20/2025

Monogamy, a choice or default?

Day 2 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, was heavily influenced by the relationship books Getting the Love You Want, Mating in Captivity and The Ethical Slut, and learning what it means to balance familiarity and erotism, a concept that challenges the notion of monogamy. We explore the different relationship styles, and take a deeper look into whether most humans believe what relationship style is more natural, monogamy or non-mongamy? And what ChatGPT has to say about which relationship style is harder.

What do you think?

Join the conversation over...


Episode 1: Consent
#1
07/19/2025

What the ‘FRIGS’ do you know about consent? Don’t lie - because the parent of all parents, Planned Parenthood found that only 55% of us can actually define it correctly. Yikes. We can sit here and blame religious teachings, the education system, or legal guardians, but why not use that time to learn a thing or two. Especially if you are a sexually active adult.

In the first episode of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, we are dialing it back to where it all began, an unfiltered conversation on consent. Originally inspired by the hit television series, ‘I May Dest...