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Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World

Courtney Kocak
Sexuality
Sex Work
Motherhood
Onlyfans
Mental Health
Polyamory
Consent
Online Dating
Relationships
Non-Monogamy
Abortion
Sobriety
BDSM
Reproductive Rights
Feminism
Aging
Pornography
Erotica
Pregnancy
Parenthood

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes) is a Bourdain-style podcast exploring sex, love, relationships, gender, and seductive subcultures around the world. Join host Courtney Kocak and expert guests for hilarious, sex-positive conversations—destigmatizing everything from abortion to Ashley Madison, polyamory to PMDD, sex work to Shibari, and more. Travel series include Helsinki, Finland; Mexico ... more

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Recent Guests

Pirjo Suhonen
Producer and co-founder of Ivana Helsinki, a Finnish fashion, art and film house
Ivana Helsinki
Episode: Nina Hartley: Midwife & Porn Star, Sisterhood & Finland's Everyday Feminism with Ivana Helsinki's Pirjo Suhonen
Aino Pursiainen
Helsinki Marketing, city marketing professional
Helsinki Marketing
Episode: She Fell in Love with Her Best Friend as Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized in Finland with Aino Mellais
Elisabeth Rundlöf
Helsinki native who worked on the city's marketing team
City of Helsinki (marketing)
Episode: Why Finns Hate Small Talk, Love Getting Naked Together & Have an Island Fantasy with Elisabeth Lovman
Antonia Crane
Author and sex-work advocate featured in season one and recurring voice
Soldiers of Pole / Sex-work advocacy
Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Special: Celebrating the Evolution of Private Parts Unknown
Aminatou Sow
Co-host of Call Your Girlfriend who gave feedback and complimented the host
Call Your Girlfriend
Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Special: Celebrating the Evolution of Private Parts Unknown
Coco Ono
Stripper and performance artist who explored sex work and performance
Performance art / sex work
Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Special: Celebrating the Evolution of Private Parts Unknown
Dr. Anna Arrowsmith
Former porn director who studied heterosexual men's experiences of female power in dating
Academic / Porn industry
Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Special: Celebrating the Evolution of Private Parts Unknown
Bridgette Bianca
Poet and cultural commentator who appeared during the anti-racism series
Poet / Activist
Episode: 10-Year Anniversary Special: Celebrating the Evolution of Private Parts Unknown
Lyra Spang
Belizean food anthropologist, author, tour guide and founder of Taste Belize Tours
Taste Belize Tours
Episode: Inside Belizean Culture: Sex, Kink, Drugs, Feminism & Passport Privilege with Lyra Spang of Taste Belize

Host

Courtney Kocak
Host of the show; leads long-form conversations on sex, relationships, and culture; associated with Pleasure Podcasts network.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • Intriguing and arousing

    This show is informative, entertaining, AND titillating. Love the dynamic chemistry between the host(s) and the amazing guests that they feature. So many beautiful and fascinating stories Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beetle C
    United States7 months ago
  • I just started listening to this podcast and it’s amazing. I’m learning so much and deeply appreciate Courtney’s approach to sex and conversation.

    Podchaser
    5
    Hazel Berry
    9 months ago
  • Very informative. Enjoyed the first of many more to come . . .

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Louisiana Leon
    a year ago
  • Loving your podcast

    I was expecting more about sex lol, which is what pulled me in. But I’m so glad to be here for all the many “parts” of life and relationships that you are highlighting. Keep it up! You’re doing a great job! Sincerely, The bored but so busy housekeeper !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fancy1974
    United States3 years ago
  • Thought provoking coverage of taboo topics!

    This podcast gets me thinking. She covers topics that aren’t mainstream, but in a sensitive, comprehensive and balanced way. It’s definitely the podcast that gets me and keeps me thinking, and I love discussing it with my partner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stasie Mc
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall reception highlights engaging storytelling and informative, nuanced takes on sex and relationships.
Some episodes provoke debate about ethical and societal implications of sexuality topics, which can spark strong opinions.
Listeners praise the show's candid, humorous approach to taboo topics and its insightful guest lineup.
Audience notes strong chemistry between hosts and guests, with thoughtful discussion that educates and entertains.
Fans appreciate accessible, privacy-respecting conversations that still push boundaries.

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Talking Points

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Nina Hartley: Midwife & Porn Star, Sisterhood & Finland's Everyday Feminism with Ivana Helsinki's Pirjo Suhonen
Q: Would you say Helsinki is a romantic place to live?
Pirjo says romance in Finland can look different from elsewhere, giving the example of a date spent wood chopping rather than having a candlelit dinner. She also describes women's independence and the expectation that people pay their own way.
Nina Hartley: Midwife & Porn Star, Sisterhood & Finland's Everyday Feminism with Ivana Helsinki's Pirjo Suhonen
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about that?
Pirjo describes Paola's documentary about Nina Hartley, which follows her life over eight years and explores her identity beyond her adult-film career, including her work as a midwife and her feminism.
How Caleb Orozco Won the Fight to Decriminalize Gay Sex in Belize & Changed LGBTQ+ Rights Across the Caribbean
Q: How did the anti-sodomy law define crime and what was the legal path to challenge it?
The law criminalized intercourse 'against the order of nature' under Section 53, carrying heavy penalties. Caleb led a litigation strategy through Unibem to challenge the law, culminating in a favorable judgment in 2016 and later a full ruling in 2019, which decriminalized consensual same-sex intimacy and opened the door for broader LGBTQ rights litigation.
Gen X Dating, Demisexuality & Parenting Through Gender Exploration with Dana DuBois
Q: How do you distinguish between identity and temporary states when discussing gender and attraction?
She uses the ser/estar metaphor to illustrate immutable aspects of identity versus temporary, situational feelings, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection for demisexuality.
Gen X Dating, Demisexuality & Parenting Through Gender Exploration with Dana DuBois
Q: What has parenting through a child's gender exploration taught you as a caregiver?
She shares practical and emotional guidance: support unconditionally, seek community among other parents, and avoid prescriptive paths while acknowledging that outcomes may vary.

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A bold, sex-positive interview show that explores sexuality, relationships, gender, and subcultures around the world through candid conversations with guests who bring professional expertise or lived experience. Episodes frequently tackle taboo topics—from sex work and polyamory to abortion, PMDD, and surrogate labor—while weaving in travel-driven perspectives from different cultures. The format blends personal storytelling with practical insights, often featuring guests who are writers, researchers, educators, or industry insiders, and the hosts' dynamic, witty style keeps complex topics engaging and approachable for curious listeners.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

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2. Aino Pursiainen
3. Elisabeth Rundlöf
4. Antonia Crane
5. Aminatou Sow
6. Coco Ono
7. Dr. Anna Arrowsmith
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