What is it really like to transition as a transgender woman?

In this episode of Under The Sheets with Tatiana Ashborn, I sit down with the incredible Lew, who shares her honest and inspiring journey as a transgender woman.

From childhood and discovering her identity to beginning hormone treatment and preparing for gender-affirming surgery, Lew speaks openly about every stage of her transition. We also discuss self-love, confidence, activism, navigating relationships, what "tucking" is, hormone tablets, surgery preparation, and the realities of living authentically.

This episode is full of warmth, humour and honesty, whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to learn more.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up transgender
Gender identity and coming out
Self-love and confidence
Transitioning as a transgender woman
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Preparing for gender-affirming surgery
What tucking is and how it works
Activism and advocacy
Family, childhood and acceptance
Living authentically

💜 If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like, subscribe and share to help more people learn through real stories.


It would be absolutely incredible if you wanted to donate to Lew in order for her to transition fully, the link is below...
https://gofund.me/efcfde1ba

From Lew & I, thank you xxx

In this powerful and important episode of Under The Sheets with Tatiana Ashborn & Friends, I'm joined by Betty, a specialist domestic assault support worker, to answer the questions so many people are afraid to ask.

We discuss what actually happens after a sexual assault, why reporting rates are so low, the barriers survivors face, and what support is available.
Betty also shares practical advice on consent, trauma responses, supporting a loved one, and the myths that continue to surround sexual violence.
This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, rape, consent, coercion and trauma. Please take care while listening.

Whether you're looking to educate yourself, support someone you care about, or better understand the realities of sexual violence, this conversation is honest, informative and incredibly important.

🎙️ In this episode we cover:
• What happens after reporting a sexual assault
• Why so many survivors don't report
• Consent and common misconceptions
• Trauma responses explained
• How to support someone after an assault
• The criminal justice process
• Available support services
• Prevention, education and changing the conversation

If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it.

What really affects your libido? Why is sex education still missing so much? And how do religion, culture and reality TV shape the way we view sex and relationships?

In this episode of Under The Sheets with Tatiana Ashborn and Friends, I sit down with Virgin Island sexologists and therapists Danielle and Celeste for an honest conversation about sex, intimacy, relationships and everything we wish we’d been taught growing up.

We discuss:
✨ How to boost your libido naturally
✨ The biggest gaps in sex education
✨ How religion can impact sex and relationships
✨ First-time experiences and sexual confidence
✨ Love, intimacy and emotional connection
✨ Behind the scenes of Channel 4’s Virgin Island
✨ Common relationship struggles people face today
✨ The pressure society places on sex and dating

Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship, understand your sexuality better, increase intimacy, or simply enjoy open conversations about sex, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice.

🎙️ Listen to Under The Sheets with Tatiana Ashborn and Friends on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.