URNgasm

Welcome back to URNgasm: Dating Nowadays - our new series taking you off Hinge and into a relationship (depending on what it is you're actually after!).

You've got some matches going, and you've been enjoying talking to someone... it's time for the first date! In this episode, Charlie, Izzy, Ellen and Josie take you through the dos and don'ts of dating and sprinkle in some first date suggestions of their own.

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Welcome back to URNgasm! We're kicking off a brand new mini series: Dating Nowadays, which will take you through the stages of meeting someone, going on a first date, defining the relationship and even, should you need it, the breakup (we hope you won't!)

More and more people are meeting on dating apps, and having a good profile is a difficult art. In this episode, Izzy, Charlie, Ellen and Josie discuss some do's and don'ts to help you stand out from the crowd on Hinge, and increase your matches!

Santa's been listening, and he's been putting the little URNgasm elves to work for a little festive treat...

A brand new episode of URNgasm!

How soon is too soon to get a present for your partner?

What are the best gifts to give when you're in a relationship?

Why on earth is Charlie so obsessed with the idea of getting a cheeseknife?

All is revealed in this very special, festive episode from URN's top shaggers.

We've had our first drop of snow, and every shop you walk into is blasting out Christmas music, which can only mean one thing...

The holidays are here!

Charlie, Josie, Ellen and Izzy chat cuffing season, Christmas markets, being single during the holidays AND catch up with some hot, Hinge related gossip from one of our cohosts.

After the success of SHAG (Sexual Health and Guidance) week last year, the University of Nottingham Students' Union decided to bring it back, and of course, your URNgasm hosts were ready and raring for the festivities to begin.

In this episode, we explore SHAG week from the perspective of an organiser, a returning visitor and from the perspective of a fresher. From the Mooch SHAG Quiz, Queer Sex Ed talks and STI Testing on campus, Josie, Charlie, Izzy and Ellen give their thoughts on what the SU had on offer this year.

She UK are a Nottinghamshire based charity for childhood sexual abuse, exploitation and sexual violence. To find out more about who they are and what they do, go to https://www.she-uk.org.uk/

Hello and welcome to URNgasm - URN's sexiest sex and relationships podcast!

As Ben and Cora travel on to pastures new, Izzy's joined by some new top shaggers; Josie, Charlie and Ellen. For the first episode of a brand new season of URNgasm, the gang play an icebreaker game of Would I Lie To You, and discuss the future of the podcast.

Useful links:

C-Card Scheme (free contraceptives for 16-25yr olds): https://www.ccardnottinghamshire.co.uk/

University Mental Health Advisory Service: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/CurrentStudents/Wellbeing/Student-Wellbeing.aspx

Safeline (specialist sexual violence and abuse charity helpline): https://safeline.org.uk/ or 01926402498

Graduation couldn't keep them apart for long! The OG URNgasm gang (Ben, Cora and Izzy) return to reflect on URN's sexiest sex podcast, their time at the University of Nottingham, oh, and that SRA award that they've all been internally screaming about.

In this episode we reference the C Card Scheme - to get access to free contraception through this scheme in Nottingham, go to https://www.ccardnottinghamshire.co.uk/

We also talk about the University Mental Health Service - for more information on their resources, go to https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/CurrentStudents/Wellbeing/Student-Wellbeing.aspx

Cora works as a Development Co-Ordinator at Safeline, an incredible sexual violence and domestic abuse service. For more information, go to https://safeline.org.uk/ or call 01926402498.

TW: Sexual Violence, Abuse, Spiking, Harassment

On this episode of URNgasm, Ben, Cora and Izzy discuss the importance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week, which takes place on the first full week of February every year. We talk about the importance of engaging in dialogue surrounding these issues, and what can be done to support people that you might know that are suffering from the effects of sexual abuse, as well as what can be done to encourage discussions around consent as a student. We also consider what the realities are for students going on nights out in Nottingham, and reflect on what can be done to make nights out safer.

Below are some resources that we think might be useful if you or someone you know needs support:

Safeline:

Office - 01926402498 (Mon - Fri 9am-5pm)

National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Support - 08088005005 (Mon - Fri 9am-8pm and Sat/Sun 10am-2pm) Text - 07860065187 or go to Safeline.org.uk for their live chat function

Women's Aid: womensaid.org/uk has multiple resources including a survivor's handbook and forum

Nottingham Sexual Violence Support Services: 01159410440 or visit nottssvss/org.uk

Rape Crisis England & Wales: 24/7 support line 08085002222 or go to rapecrisis.org.uk

Topaz Centre: 08000859993 or email at notts.sarc@nhs.net or go to topazcentre.org

SARSAS: 08088010456 or 08088010464 or email support@sarsas.org.uk or you can access their online support services at sarsas.org.uk

Survivors Trust Helpline: go to thesurvivorstrust.org to check the helpline opening hours, or call 08088010818

Samaritans: call 116 123 (24/7 365 days a year)

We moustache you a question...Do you - yes, you - check your nuts? 

Movember has ended but we wanted to jump in on the awareness action. Izzy, Ben, and Cora discuss all things Movember from fundraising to Prostate Cancer. Guest appearances include interviews with one of the university's top fundraisers Joe Gomersall, and University Radio Nottingham's Toby Reynolds. A special thank you to Jake Longhurst for joining us as an interviewer!