{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"283 - Your Pleasure Era Starts Now with Ashley Cobb","description":"In this episode of The Boonie Breakdown, Boonie welcomes back friend of the podcast Ashley Cobb, who returns not just as a guest\u2014but as a newly published author. The two dive into Ashley\u2019s debut book, Pleasure Please: The Black Woman's Guide to Unapologetic Pleasure and Confidence, and the journey that took her from podcast host to author. The book\u2019s creative structure is built around the alphabet, with each letter representing a theme that invites readers to explore pleasure, confidence, relationships, and self-discovery in a way that allows them to jump around and engage with the content at their own pace. A major part of the conversation centers around reclaiming pleasure and redefining the often-misunderstood concept of a \u201choe phase.\u201d Ashley reframes it not as reckless behavior, but as a period of intentional self-exploration\u2014one where women can learn their desires, establish boundaries, and build confidence in their sexuality. Later in the episode, the conversation turns to sex, relationships, and responsibility. Ashley discusses her experiences with PrEP as a preventative measure for HIV and highlights the importance of having honest conversations about sexual health\u2014particularly in cities with higher HIV rates like Atlanta. The two also explore ethical non-monogamy, communication in relationships, and how setting clear boundaries is essential for healthy partnerships. This episode is an honest, empowering, and thought-provoking conversation about pleasure, confidence, sexual autonomy, and embracing your desires without apology. We get into: \ud83d\udcda Ashley Cobb\u2019s journey from podcast host to published author \ud83d\udd25 Redefining the \u201choe phase\u201d as intentional self-exploration \ud83d\udc8b Pleasure, confidence, and sexual autonomy for Black women \ud83e\ude7a Sexual health, PrEP, and responsible sexual freedom \ud83d\udcac Ethical non-monogamy, boundaries, and communication in relationships Learn More About Ashley Cobb https:\/\/www.sexwithashley.com\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Instagram: (@sexwithashley) Support The Boonie Breakdown \u2728 Patreon (exclusive content & live show access): Patreon.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Merch: thebooniebreakdown.com\/shop Stay Connected \ud83d\udcf2 Instagram: @TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udce9 Email: thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com \ud83d\udcac Use #TheBoonieBreakdown and #PodIn to join the conversation and share what resonated with you.   Chapters 0:13 Welcome Back, Ashley Cobb 5:24 Boonie's Pick of the Week 5:24 Housekeeping Updates 5:38 Transition to Author Life 7:37 Writing Process Insights 11:40 The Whole Phase Explained 14:21 Navigating Dating Apps 17:27 Understanding Non-Traditional Relationships 20:22 The Complexity of Polyamory 23:30 Trust and Boundaries 28:25 The Importance of Safe Sex 35:53 The Power of Masturbation 41:35 Quickfire Breakdown 42:18 Book Promotion and Socials ","author_name":"The Boonie Breakdown","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheBoonieBreakdown.com","html":"