The Francesca Luca Show

When Dr Robin Buckley told her Ted Talk audience she bought her teenager a sex toy, it set off a wave of controversy. But sex expert Georgia Grace says that it’s something parent should talk to their children about.Just like the consumption of alcohol, there is a line in the sand when it comes to the connotations of sexuality and anyone under the age of 18.Of course, that line exists for a reason, but the statistics tell us that while we would all love to think of the young people in our life as oblivious to their own sexual pleasure, the reality is far from that.In fact, it was the topic of a recent Ted Talk with Dr Robin Buckley, the woman who bought her 13-year-old daughter a vibrator when she admitted she’d been masturbating. For reference, Dr Buckley is also a cognitive behavioural coach specialising in relationships. Her PhD is in clinical psychology.

What does it mean to be truly yourself- when the world around you says not to be? Here with us is Garrett Glaser, a respected journalist who spent three decades in front of the camera and made history as the first local TV news correspondent to come out on air. His new memoir, FAIRYBOY, gives us a rare and honest look at what it was like to grow up gay in New York City before the Stonewall riots. It’s a coming-of-age story, a media story, and a powerful reminder of how visibility can change lives.  From celebrity interviews and breaking news to personal milestones and cultural shifts, Garrett has seen it all. He’s sharing what it means to live openly, speak honestly, and stay true to himself every step of the way. So if you’re interested in stories of courage, identity, and what it takes to make history- you won't want to miss this interview.

Having received a monumental amount of online vitriol for amplifying the stories of abuse victims, Alia Dastagir joins us Wednesday night at 8pm on The Francesca Luca Show on 95.9 WATD FM. She is an award winning journalist, former USA Today Reporter and author of "To Those Who Have Confused You to be a Person". Alia published a story as part of an investigation of child sexual abuse. In response, she was subjected to an endless torrent of hateful online comments, one of the most striking being, "I am sorry to those who have confused you to be a person because you are not one". 'Riveting story that you won't want to miss.

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[powepress] I tackled this question on Friday morning on LoveBites Segment on the South Shore Morning News.  The consensus was we champion self-respect over reconciliation. Robert Green says, “Nobody ever does anything once. Believe it. If they do it once, be assured they will do it again.”  Good people do bad things, but cheating three times is pretty bad! When we feel unsafe as anyone would after being cheated on, there isn’t much room to reconcile.  No one can stop you from trying once again, but we concurred that doing so would be just setting yourself up for some serious hurt. An unsettling truth, but it’s time to face the music and go “no contact rule” as in BLOCK.   I also sharedwhat cheating actually is.  It starts before the bedroom.  Flirting, secret conversations, hiding messages; all these and more are emotional connections that are dangerous because they involve trust and vulnerability which is the very foundation of a relationship.   Best advice is to take ownership of your life as your partner isn’t concerned about protecting your heart.  My strong recommendation would be to acknowledge that you are dealing with a disrespectful man, tell him short and sweet it is over and then go “NO CONTACT”.  Take note that any conversation after the breakup is giving him permission to start the unhealthy and painful cycle again. Good Luck.