Jax: Heated Rivalry, Consent & the Listening Turn

<p>Michelle catches up with consent educator and DC Cuddle Club founder Jax for a free-ranging conversation that somehow covers all the bases: from Michelle's red carpet debut at the GAYVNs and a memorable sex experiment with a gay friend, to a deep-dive into the HBO show <em>Heated Rivalry</em> and what it unexpectedly teaches about the Wheel of Consent. The centerpiece is a gorgeous breakdown of the "listening turn" practice -- and why one scene in Episode 5 is the most perfect real-world demonstration of it you'll ever see on television. Plus: AVN aftercare products, neurodivergence and communication styles, asking for what you want in relationships, and why your micro world matters more than ever right now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><p>The Heated Rivarly clip: <a href="https://youtu.be/ueoxEiqqwG0?si=hw2DCtUHUY9MVZL-" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/ueoxEiqqwG0?si=hw2DCtUHUY9MVZL-</a></p><p>Betty Martin: <a href="https://www.wheelofconsent.org/about" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.wheelofconsent.org/about</a></p><p><a href="https://drtushproducts.com?sca_ref=11127581.XLDBgXK60whzXXt" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr Tush: https://drtushproducts.com/</a> use MEETMICHELLERENEE for 20% off</p><p><a href="https://fan.adultentertainmentexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://fan.adultentertainmentexpo.com/</a></p><p>Heated Rivalry on HBO: <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9c</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tryquinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tryquinn.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Bios:</p><p>Jax (she/her) is a consent and intimacy educator, coach, and companion based in the DMV/Northeast Corridor. Her work spans erotic touch, erotic coaching, and platonic touch and cuddling. She is the founder of DC Cuddle Club, with affiliates in Atlanta and LA, and is a certified Wheel of Consent facilitator who teaches Like a Pro workshops across the country.</p><p>Find Jax:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://touchbyjax.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://touchbyjax.com</a></p><p>DC Cuddle Club: <a href="https://dccuddleclubs.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://dccuddleclubs.com</a></p><p>Instagram &amp; Facebook: @touchedbyjax</p><p><br /></p><p>Michelle Renee (she/her) is a therapeutic intimacy specialist, trained as both a Cuddle Therapist and Surrogate Partner, and a co-owner at <a href="https://cuddlist.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://Cuddlist.com</a>. She practices a trauma-informed, consent-based approach that helps folks of all genders rebuild trust with touch, set clear boundaries, and access authentic pleasure ... at their own pace. She serves clients nationwide as a holistic intimacy coach and partners with therapists to integrate somatic, consent-based healing. Michelle's websites are<a href="https://meetmichellerenee.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠</a> and<a href="https://humanconnectioncoach.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://humanconnectionlab.com⁠</a> and she can be found on social media at<a href="https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’d like to ask a question for Michelle to answer on an episode, or you’d like to join her for an Intimacy Lab Experience, visit <a href="https://intimacylabpodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://intimacylabpodcast.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers <a href="https://amzn.to/47XJjvm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener norefe