Long before Christianity, colonialism, and the gender binary, queer and trans people didn’t just exist — we held power, ritual, and spiritual authority.

In this Pride Month special, we uncover the erased histories of gender-diverse priesthoods, sacred sex workers, and queer spiritual traditions from Mesopotamia to India, Rome to the South Pacific. From Inanna’s gender-nonconforming clergy to the Gallae of Cybele, from the Hijra priestesses of South Asia to the queer shamans and Two-Spirit leaders across Indigenous cultures — we explore how queerness was once central to worship, ecstasy, healing, and community.

We also dig into how colonial powers, Christian empires, and modern censorship worked overtime to bury these traditions under shame — rewriting “holy” into “sinful,” and “priest” into “pervert.”

Spoiler: we’re not the new thing. We are ancient.

Check out our blog post for a written overview and references: https://thesanctuaryofsin.com/blogs/the-sanctuary-of-sin-podcast/e8-before-the-binary-genderqueer-priests-sacred-sex-workers-the-erased-queer-past

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Pride. A deadly sin… or a powerful act of survival?

In this fiery Pride Month episode, we dive into the tension between religious morality and queer self-love—asking why pride is demonized in doctrine, but essential for the marginalized. From the saints to the sinners, we unpick the church's long history of policing queer joy, confidence, and autonomy.

Expect heresy:
🕯️ We trace the church’s fear of queerness back to the Manicheans, whose openness to same-sex love made them an early enemy of Christian orthodoxy.
⚔️ We uncloak the Knights Templar, whose secretive brotherhood and intimate initiation rites were recast as "sodomy" in order to justify their violent destruction.
🔥 And yes, we explore how queer bodies were literally made burnable—because if the church couldn’t convert us, it would silence us by fire.
💥 Ever wondered why “bugger” is such a charged word? Let’s talk etymology, heresy, and the Balkan roots of this British slur.

From Stonewall riots to the modern queer liberation movement, we connect the past to the present: how Pride became not just a protest, but a reclamation of the very thing we were told would damn us—ourselves.

Featuring radical theology, queer history, flaming hot rage, and a whole lot of righteous glitter ✨

Check out our blog article for an overview and our references: https://thesanctuaryofsin.com/blogs/the-sanctuary-of-sin-podcast/e7-pride-queerness-confidence-why-the-church-fears-it

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This week, we descended into the blood-soaked, fire-lit depths of Hel Cabaret for their latest spectacle: Coven of Sins — and trust us, it was sinfully divine.

Join us as we recount a night of sacrificial ceremonies, demonic pole dances, gore-soaked nuns, horny cryptids, and more devilish delights than you can shake a salt shaker of cocaine at. From the moment the first drop of ritual blood fell, we’re walking you through every jaw-dropping act.

Featuring performances from legends Selenia Castle, Melon, Rosé Tralee, Abaddon Allhope, White-Hot Blonde, BloodRouge Dragon, Hal and Sweaty Jessie— plus guest stars Gypsy Charms and Ethereal Grave, raffles, and chaos that only Hel can deliver. Hear our highlights, favourites, and what it's really like at a Hel Cabaret show (yes, we stayed for the afterparty).

Whether you were there or just wish you were, this is your all-access pass into the underworld of alternative cabaret. Blood, sex, and burlesque — what more could you want?

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Catch the Hel Cabaret crew at the Uncensored Market tomorrow, where some of the performers will be showcasing their talents. Additionally, don't miss their upcoming club night, Dust and Desire or their upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. For more details and tickets, visit helcabaret.co.uk.

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In this juicy, joy-fueled episode, Emily Sin (Rebecca), Jayson, and Moth (co-host of Uncensored) sit down to spill the glittery tea on Glasgow’s hottest queer, kink and sex positive market: Uncensored.

We dive deep into how Uncensored was born — out of spite and a desire for raw, radical, community-led spaces that center queerness, pleasure, creativity, and unapologetic self-expression. From sold-out markets and euphoric launch parties to our core values of safety, consent, and play, we reflect on how far we've come and the community that’s made it possible.

We also chat about the Summer of Queer Love — a cheeky nod to the original ‘Summer of Love,’ and the rising tide of free love, bodily autonomy, and queer joy in a world that’s trying hard to silence us.

And because we can’t help ourselves, we’re teasing what’s next: think Uncensored Lounge, new market adventures, and… maybe some play parties and kinky life drawing sessions? 👀

If you’ve ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of the kinkiest, queerest, most love-soaked event in Glasgow, this one’s for you.

🖤 Stay sinful. Stay uncensored.

Check out Uncensored! https://linktr.ee/uncensoredmarket

Check out Moth to Flame Events! https://linktr.ee/mothtoflameevents

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From sacred temples to OnlyFans, brothels to bandwidth, this week we're tracing the provocative — and powerful — history of lust as both taboo and tool. In Part 2 of our LUST deep-dive, Jayson and Rebecca take you on a journey through the rise, repression, resilience, and radical autonomy of sex workers and porn creators throughout the ages.

✝️ Why did sacred sex in the temples of Ishtar terrify early Christians?
🏛️ How did ancient Rome license debauchery — and still shame those who sold it?
💄 What can 19th-century courtesans teach us about power, pleasure, and politics?
📹 And how has porn evolved from illegal stag reels to smartphone saturation — reshaping intimacy, identity, and education in the process?

We explore the liberation and limitations of modern sex work in the digital age, the ethical minefields of porn, the feminist debates, the dangers of censorship, and the rise of amateur, authentic sex content reclaiming intimacy on its own terms.

👁️‍🗨️ From lust as a deadly sin to lust as survival, art, and protest — this episode peels back the layers on an industry built on desire and demonized by dogma.

Trigger warning: non-consensual sex and sexual exploitation, religious shame and guilt around sexuality, objectification and societal marginalization

Check out our blog article for links to all of our research: https://thesanctuaryofsin.com/blogs/the-sanctuary-of-sin-podcast/e3-lust-the-sin-that-built-an-industry-part-2

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Welcome to The Sanctuary of Sin Podcast, where we dive headfirst into the juicy, the taboo, and the scandalously sinful. In this deep dive, we’re exploring perhaps the most infamous—and, let’s be honest, most fun—of the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust.

In Part 1, we’re setting the scene with an exploration of lust as more than just a desire for sex. Lust is a primal force—fueling love, rebellion, shame, art, kink, and control. It’s a craving that drives connection and creation… and, depending on who you ask, possibly the downfall of civilization.

We crack open the ancient scrolls and modern myths to trace how this most human urge became demonized. From Saint Augustine’s iconic teenage erection (yes, really), to the weaponization of shame in patriarchal religion, we unpack how a single mortifying moment at the Roman baths helped build the foundation for centuries of sexual repression. We’re talking original sin, boner guilt, and the birth of the idea that your genitals must be mastered. Spoiler: he blamed his dick for literally everything.

We then track how lust was politicised and policed throughout history—from ancient matriarchal fertility worship to the rise of the patriarchy, where women’s bodies became currency and sex became a site of control. With quotes from scripture, scandalous kings, and rebellious academics, we unravel how sexuality—especially women’s—was tamed to fit systems of power, inheritance, and religious doctrine.

But it’s not all fire and brimstone. We’ll also touch on how lust found liberation in the 20th century: the sexual revolution, the pill, the rise of free love, and how we’re still riding the wave of sex positivity today. From slut-shaming to sacred kink, from Genesis to Grindr—lust has come a long way, baby.

So grab your flogger and your favorite beverage—this is one sin you’ll be glad you didn’t resist.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses religion, sexual shame, reproductive rights, and systemic oppression. Take care of yourselves and listen with awareness.

Check out our blog article for links to all of our research: https://thesanctuaryofsin.com/blogs/the-sanctuary-of-sin-podcast/e3-lust-the-sin-that-built-an-industry-part-1

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In this episode of The Sanctuary of Sin Podcast, we’re diving into the UV-soaked, rave-fuelled madness that was Glow at The Townhouse—a kinky, queer-friendly swingers event hosted by the fabulous Mr & Mrs G. We danced, we painted, we toasted (literally), and we left with our faith in the scene completely restored. From chaotic party energy to intimate upstairs vibes, consent-forward play, and some unforgettable community moments (including a glow job event), this night had everything.

We’re talking venue highlights, unexpected surprises, the kinky baker's toastie shack you didn’t know you needed, and why this felt like one of the most inclusive, electric events we’ve ever been to. If you've been curious about sex-positive nightlife, this is the review that might just tip you over the edge.

🎟️ Spoiler: We've already booked for the next one. Come glow with us!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mrmrsg

https://townhouseswingers.com/?page_id=3931

https://www.instagram.com/thekinkybaker/

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Welcome to The Sanctuary of Sin – the podcast where kink, queerness, and everything seductively sinful collide.

In our very first episode, we’re peeling back the latex curtain and inviting you into our world.

We’re Jayson and Rebecca (aka Emily Sin) – partners in life, kink, and chaos – and together we run The Sanctuary of Sin, a kinky little haven that grew from our passion for BDSM, exploration, and community. We’ve been together for over 10 years, but our journey into kink, queerness, and self-discovery has taken us to places we never imagined… including dungeon parties, swinger nights, kinky markets, and some truly unforgettable workshops across the UK.

We’ve known each other since we were 7 (yep, really!), growing up in small ex-mining towns in rural Scotland. With semi-religious upbringings that never quite fit who we were, kink became our escape – our sanctuary – a space where we could break free from norms, shame, and hetero vanilla expectations. It’s where we found our people: the neurospicies, the queers, the misfits, and the gloriously filthy fabulous folk who welcomed us with open arms!

In this episode, we’re sharing our story – how we discovered we're both switches, how exploring Rebecca’s dominant side and Jayson’s submissive side changed the game, and how this wild ride led us to some amazing humans, unforgettable moments, and a whole new way of connecting.

We also talk about the birth of Uncensored Scotland – created by Rebecca and the powerhouse Moth of Moth to Flame Events. What started as a sexy 18+ market has become a movement, creating space for trans folks, kinksters, queers, furries, sex workers, polycules, and everyone in between to come together and celebrate everything cunty, smutty, and fabulous.

This podcast is our next adventure – a space to explore everything delectably sinful: the seven deadly sins, kink, witchcraft, queer culture, sex work, and all the beautifully taboo things in between. We’re leaving room for this to grow and evolve, just like we have.

So grab a drink, settle in, and prepare to sin a little.

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Stay curious. Stay kinky. Stay sinful.