The Aunty Factor

The Aunty Factor

Author: aqstudiosafrica July 25, 2022 Duration: 29:42
“What was the point of hurrying?” Sex toy guru Iheoma Obibi says, when asked what advice she would give her 20-year-old self. “I would've learned and understood my body better.” In this episode, sexy ‘aunties’ tell Nana Darkoa and Malaka what they have learned about their bodies, and share what we all have to look forward to in the bedroom as we get older. The good news is, it’s plenty! Could burning the rice set fire to your sex life? Get ready for these aunties’ advice. The alluring elders dig into how preference and pleasure change as we age; joke about the younger men who still find them desirable; and dish out some quality counseling to heat things up. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

What began as a vital online space for storytelling has found a powerful new voice. Adventures From The Bedrooms Of African Women is a candid and necessary conversation hosted by Ghanaian writers Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah and Malaka Grant. They continue the tradition of their popular blog, creating an intimate audio archive where the private lives, desires, and realities of African women are brought into the open. Each episode delves into personal narratives and thoughtful discussions about sex, diverse sexualities, and the many dimensions of pleasure, topics often shrouded in silence or misconception. This isn't a clinical study or a sensationalized take; it's real talk from real experiences. By tuning into this podcast, you'll hear stories that are at once deeply personal and universally resonant, challenging stereotypes and expanding understanding. The hosts guide these explorations with empathy, insight, and a refreshing lack of judgment, fostering a sense of community and shared discovery. It’s a profound listen for anyone interested in the authentic intersections of society, culture, and personal freedom, all through the specific and powerful lens of African women's lives.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

Adventures From The Bedrooms Of African Women
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(De)Centering The D [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
With society’s traditionally binary views on gender, so much of what it means to be a ‘man’ is tied to the omnipotent power and performance of the penis. So, when Malaka and Nana Darkoa decided to explore the topic of di…
Romance Novels Ruined My Sex Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:10
Did your obsession with romance novels mess up your sex life? Did you grow up wishing it was Kweku on the cover, not Fabio? This week, the aunties Malaka and Nana explore their teen reads and uncover how Black women are…
Best Friends For Frigging Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:32
Meet Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: friends since 1994, sex bloggers since 2009, now podcasters and always #BFFFL. In this new series Nana Darkoa and Malaka welcome you into their bedrooms, and the bedrooms of A…