"How Sex Changed the Internet & the Internet Changed Sex" with Samantha Cole

Published: Dec. 17, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

For the 104th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Samantha Cole \u2014 senior editor of Motherboard, Vice's tech outlet \u2014 for a super nostalgic conversation about her new book,\xa0How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History. Samantha\u2019s the senior editor of Motherboard, Vice\u2019s tech outlet, and her journalism in the sex/gender/tech space definitely informed the comprehensive overview she was able to deliver.\nIn this episode, we swap early internet stories, talk about how Samantha got started on her unique beat, and discuss the synergistic (and often antagonistic) relationship between sex and the internet, specifically in regards to online dating, revenge porn, social media, and more.\nFor more Samantha Cole:\n\nCheck out Samantha's website samleecole.com\n\n\nBuy Samantha's book How Sex Changed the Internet, and the Internet Changed Sex\n\n\nFollow Samantha Cole on Twitter @samleecole\n\n\n\n***BUY A PRO-ABORTION SHIRT TO HELP SUPPORT OUR "ABORTION IN POST-ROE AMERICA" REPORTING TRIP (use code PRIVATE to save 10%): https://www.bonfire.com/store/private-parts-unknown/\nHere's a playlist of our previous abortion-related episodes, including the "Men Have Abortions Too" series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BFDkcQYzdfq5YEV5buzzO?si=19a1d68b109845dd\nPsst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow\nPrivate Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by:\n\nDipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to\xa0dipseastories.com/private.\n\nGo to RexMD.com/private today to get started with a sample pack prescription of generic Viagra. All orders come with FREE 2-day shipping. Rex MD \u2013 the authority in men\u2019s telehealth.\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds\n\n\nIf you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review!\xa0\u2014>\xa0ratethispodcast.com/private\xa0\nPsst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes!\xa0privatepartsunknown.substack.com\nLet\u2019s be friends on social media!\xa0Follow the show on Instagram\xa0@privatepartsunknown\xa0and Twitter\xa0@privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak\xa0@courtneykocak\xa0on Instagram and Twitter.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices