Mak's energy is definitely from all the cuddles. It is so Ashley to come down so hard on hickies but casually say she grabs cheeks so hard she bruises them accidentally. This ace listener has had a hicky and can't imagine bruising a bum.
The intense initial reaction to Mak saying they’re her mentors, followed immediately by the earnest listening was so great. It was like watching Alayna and Ashley realize (or remember) in real time how important they are to Mak’s growth.
I love the proud expression Ashley gets when Mak is talking about her GF and being all romantic, couldn't look more like a proud father if she tried. Definitely this is the kind of pod I need to feel better every week at work.
Alayna Almond Momming sweet breakfast bowls, Mak confidently spelling typhoon with both an F and an E, Ashley displaying her crab people-like butt pinching technique - this episode has it all 😂 I'M A LESBIAN, I CARESS
Loved this episode because Mak was a lot more talkative and involved in the podcast… only a little upsetting that when she was sharing her experience with Alyna and Ashley being her mentor she was cut off. Ps. Thank you to all 3 of you for doing what you’re doing with this podcast! It really does feel like a sense of family.
I agree! It happens sometimes and it isn't too noticeable but in this episode it seems to have happened on several occasions.. I guess recording video doesn't help because if you're not watching your screen you might not see that someone wants to speak, but it makes it a bit frustrating for the viewer. We see Mak always listening and seeing her being cut off... At least I'm sure they don't feel it being a problem in their friendship/dynamic!
This episode's meal was Mac's favorite after-school carrot juice snack while Alyna and Ashley woke up standing in the kitchen drinking their third cup of coffee after fasting all day because they were too busy to eat.
Why does it feel like as soon as the pod cast truly starts, it ends... this podcast is so rich it should be longer to let the flavors settle in. Even if it feels too short, I love all of yous interactions with eachother, it's always a pleasure to watch
I cannot express just how much I want these episodes to be at least 50 if not 100% longer. At the end of every dinner I always feel like y’all start clearing the table and I’m still eating! That being said thank each of you so much for being so genuine and compassionate with everything you discuss. This is such a sweet podcast, and on my list of DO NOT MISS things to watch!
I honestly was almost crying when you started talking about mentors. If it weren't for mine I would have never had my reality today. I come from a family with no values and my mentors in school and uni were everything.❤ Thank you for always covering topics that need more light!
Mak was so soft when she said Ashley and Alayna were her mentors, Im deaaaaad. This episode was funny and sweet. I feel like earlier in the pod y'all were gearing up for major life shifts and now the shifts are happening and you're all 'adjusting' slowly which creates a bit of a different dynamic. Not worse or anything, I think its super realistic! Just wanted to mention this because I think some of the beep boops can forget that you're actual people going through shifts and don't have the insight of hindsight yet Also as a fellow academia oriented person about to start a research-oriented masters, I love hearing Alayna talk about school lol it makes me want to try harder and dedicate myself to my passion and field
Thank you guys. I'm an overwhelmed tightly wound stress ball at the moment. I put the weighted blanket over me, and the laptop on top of it, and put your podcast on youtube. It's exactly what I needed. Mak doing Ashley-Godfather-Tsar-of-sex impression was so so good. The laughter was like a massage for my nervous system.
Lesbian here. Can confirm: Caressing is ultimate. Some people enjoy more grounding pressure and static touch like squeezes. This is ‘lie on me’ congruent. I enjoy giving and receiving both, at different times, depending on how much sensory stimulation my body and brain are already processing. For us who are exquisitely sensate, some grounding touch is typically wanted/needed. Adjust the stroke accordingly. ;) When I’m not sure what will feel good to someone in the moment, asking is ultimate and requests for adjustment are welcome.
💚💜💚Alayna, NO, you don't have to sit still. You don't have to stop fidgeting. I'm an autistic human. Whether you're neurodivergent or not, everyone actually stims to some extent. It can actually help you maintain focus, help with emotional regulation, help with sensory overload, all sorts of things. It serves a purpose. Just be you, however you need to be. If you want to get a fidget toy/item (there are so many out there), or even a bit of plasticine or Thera-Putty, it might actually be calming. Also bonus is that Thera-Putty is a physiotherapy item that comes in several options of varying degrees of resistance (like resistance bands for exercise) so it's actually great for developing and maintaing finger strength, which I'm sure a rock-climbing lesbian wouldn't knock back. 💚💜💚💜💚💜💚
As someone from a country where employers are obligated by law, give their employees one month vacation per year(Brazil) is foreign to me, this culture where people call one week a vacation. With that said, Ashley (and everyone), you should do this more often. It is very important for the mind not to think constantly about work.
Genuinely I wake up singing it since last last month SOS it is just popping in my head all day long the adhd/dyslexic/autistic to Barbie Movie Pipeline is another topic alayna should cover cuz we r living our TRUTH with it
Ashley! @34:40 with the wisdom line of "you're not missing the person, you're missing the future with the person". MA'AM ARE YOU TRYING TO MESS ME UP ON THIS DAY WHUKE I AT WORK! I mean this explains so much but like.... Damn! Slapped me in the face with realization! 😅😅😅
I really like the part where you're talking about your mentors! I've never had one unfortunately, but I wish I did. It must be nice to have someone so inspiring and influential around
Some people bruise super easily! Especially with different medical conditions. I constantly have bruises from literally just bumping a table or leaning for too long on my arm at the desk. From experience in the qinky community, I can also say it depends on technique - if you know what you're doing, you can choose to leave or not leave a mark.
MAKKKK yours describing exactly I describes the carrot juice and milk comparison! I don't drink milk, but I imagine the deliciousness of carrot milk is how milk drinkers feel!!😊
seeing this makes me so happy!!!!!! You guys bring so much joy to your community. I started listening to the podcast when I was really suffering from the lack of lesbian representation and content online. You guys are so unique and each of you have a different type of personality. It helped opening my mind to the idea that there wasn't just one way to be gay (which takes some time to understand as a super fem gal). I love this podcast so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
omg this is so recent! YAY!!! :D ....also Ashley please take holidays whenever you friggn want. Its your life and no one wants you to feel like you cant enjoy it! so happy you had some down time.
Thank you Ashley. In a trade, only women there, also of color and queer. Hearing you say confidence and enthusiasm is really conductive to success makes me want to approach my career differently. Thank you thank you
I bruise like a peach, so yes, a kiss that is a little too passionate can leave a massive bruise. Also I think y'all forgot about the fact that the making of a hickey feels real fucking good in the moment. Would I be happier if I didn't get a giveaway mark every time I enjoy a good kiss on the neck? Sure would. Can I do anything about it. Heck no. And I'm not going to spend my precious time trying to cover it up perfectly when I go out. Honestly, a bad attempt at covering it is maybe worse than wearing it proudly.
The enthusiasm conversation really resonates with me, and I completely agree with it. I help with the hiring process at my job and the candidates with enthusiasm are more successful and have the best attendance. Also you can’t teach a great attitude, but you can teach skills.
Y'all are funny as heck,Keep up the good work guys! 😁 I love the content it always makes my day and y'all are the best trio for podcasts I've seen on YT. hope y'all have an amazing Day/Afternoon/Night!
Im just ken😔 , anywhere else I'd be a ten✨🤩 , what will it take for them to see 💃🙌. Love mak singing the song, a beautiful reminder that we are all kenough 😎😍
I would love to hear Alayna talk more about her program and the research. As someone in my own grad program considering applying for a phd and choosing research, hearing her own story about applying and any tips would be really cool! not to mention her topics sounds so interesting and I wonder how she is considering conducting her research and what she finds.
Due to the controversy that Ashley Gavin created (she told fans to go kill themselves), companies most likely will stay away from this podcast. So blame Ashely for this podcast not getting sponsors.
Ashley is SO WRONG! I love her, but she's dead wrong and doesn't know whats she's talking about. You can have lots of basic, vanilla sex and never explore. That's on you, accidental hackles are extremely easy to happen. Your one experience doesn't equate to the many millions. ❤
1. ALAYNA YOUR HAIR!!! 2. I feel like mak kept getting cut off and I love hearing her talk. I wish she talked more often and she was talking more today but kept getting cut off. 3. Hickeys definitely could be accidental 4. I loved the mentor talk but I feel bad that mak didn’t get to talk a lot
I felt bad for Mack finally being themselves and just talking and being happy and Ashley was so mean. And I KNOW she was joking, I love Ashley. But idk it felt like too much, today
Not even 3 minutes in and Mak singing the Ken song 😍🔥
Mak's energy is definitely from all the cuddles.
It is so Ashley to come down so hard on hickies but casually say she grabs cheeks so hard she bruises them accidentally. This ace listener has had a hicky and can't imagine bruising a bum.
The intense initial reaction to Mak saying they’re her mentors, followed immediately by the earnest listening was so great. It was like watching Alayna and Ashley realize (or remember) in real time how important they are to Mak’s growth.
I love the proud expression Ashley gets when Mak is talking about her GF and being all romantic, couldn't look more like a proud father if she tried. Definitely this is the kind of pod I need to feel better every week at work.
Sorry Ashley, but Mak is the funniest off the cuff, and we need to see more support for her goofiness from everyone
Alayna Almond Momming sweet breakfast bowls, Mak confidently spelling typhoon with both an F and an E, Ashley displaying her crab people-like butt pinching technique - this episode has it all 😂 I'M A LESBIAN, I CARESS
Loved this episode because Mak was a lot more talkative and involved in the podcast… only a little upsetting that when she was sharing her experience with Alyna and Ashley being her mentor she was cut off.
Ps. Thank you to all 3 of you for doing what you’re doing with this podcast! It really does feel like a sense of family.
It is sad that she considers Ashley to be one of her mentors since Ashley likes to tell people to go kill themselves.
yea i found it sad that she kept being cut off
I think mak needs sex more often so she talks more
I agree! It happens sometimes and it isn't too noticeable but in this episode it seems to have happened on several occasions.. I guess recording video doesn't help because if you're not watching your screen you might not see that someone wants to speak, but it makes it a bit frustrating for the viewer. We see Mak always listening and seeing her being cut off... At least I'm sure they don't feel it being a problem in their friendship/dynamic!
I love when Mak acts like this it’s so funny, I needed this today.
Mak singing the Ken song made my YEAR!!!❤😍🤣🥰🥰 I want that as my ringtone!!😍🤣😍 We're all Kenough!😎😁
YES I ADORE MAK
Ashley, your comment " you're missing the future with the person" hit me right in the gut! So true.
This episode's meal was Mac's favorite after-school carrot juice snack while Alyna and Ashley woke up standing in the kitchen drinking their third cup of coffee after fasting all day because they were too busy to eat.
The aggressive support from Ashley coupled with her cat scratching themself from 30:51 to 31:33 is everything
Omg yes 😂😂😂❤
It's the cat staring into the camera seconds before the scratching starts for me
Why does it feel like as soon as the pod cast truly starts, it ends... this podcast is so rich it should be longer to let the flavors settle in. Even if it feels too short, I love all of yous interactions with eachother, it's always a pleasure to watch
I cannot express just how much I want these episodes to be at least 50 if not 100% longer. At the end of every dinner I always feel like y’all start clearing the table and I’m still eating! That being said thank each of you so much for being so genuine and compassionate with everything you discuss. This is such a sweet podcast, and on my list of DO NOT MISS things to watch!
Mak singing the ken song is making me cry laugh
MAK IS KENOUGH 😎😎
The whiplash that is this podcast, goes from super heartfelt to butt grabbing so quickly hahahah
I honestly was almost crying when you started talking about mentors. If it weren't for mine I would have never had my reality today. I come from a family with no values and my mentors in school and uni were everything.❤ Thank you for always covering topics that need more light!
Hickeys happen! If you want to cover it up, cover it up but I think we can all be adults about it lol
Mak was so soft when she said Ashley and Alayna were her mentors, Im deaaaaad. This episode was funny and sweet. I feel like earlier in the pod y'all were gearing up for major life shifts and now the shifts are happening and you're all 'adjusting' slowly which creates a bit of a different dynamic. Not worse or anything, I think its super realistic! Just wanted to mention this because I think some of the beep boops can forget that you're actual people going through shifts and don't have the insight of hindsight yet
Also as a fellow academia oriented person about to start a research-oriented masters, I love hearing Alayna talk about school lol it makes me want to try harder and dedicate myself to my passion and field
Thank you guys. I'm an overwhelmed tightly wound stress ball at the moment. I put the weighted blanket over me, and the laptop on top of it, and put your podcast on youtube. It's exactly what I needed. Mak doing Ashley-Godfather-Tsar-of-sex impression was so so good. The laughter was like a massage for my nervous system.
Wow. Mak was on fire this episode 🔥🔥Loved it so much! Sending lots of love from Germany ❤❤❤
"You guys, honestly." 😭😭😭
Such a great episode and really reinforced why I love your podcast so much.
Lesbian here. Can confirm: Caressing is ultimate. Some people enjoy more grounding pressure and static touch like squeezes. This is ‘lie on me’ congruent. I enjoy giving and receiving both, at different times, depending on how much sensory stimulation my body and brain are already processing. For us who are exquisitely sensate, some grounding touch is typically wanted/needed. Adjust the stroke accordingly. ;) When I’m not sure what will feel good to someone in the moment, asking is ultimate and requests for adjustment are welcome.
💚💜💚Alayna, NO, you don't have to sit still. You don't have to stop fidgeting. I'm an autistic human. Whether you're neurodivergent or not, everyone actually stims to some extent. It can actually help you maintain focus, help with emotional regulation, help with sensory overload, all sorts of things. It serves a purpose. Just be you, however you need to be. If you want to get a fidget toy/item (there are so many out there), or even a bit of plasticine or Thera-Putty, it might actually be calming. Also bonus is that Thera-Putty is a physiotherapy item that comes in several options of varying degrees of resistance (like resistance bands for exercise) so it's actually great for developing and maintaing finger strength, which I'm sure a rock-climbing lesbian wouldn't knock back. 💚💜💚💜💚💜💚
As someone from a country where employers are obligated by law, give their employees one month vacation per year(Brazil) is foreign to me, this culture where people call one week a vacation. With that said, Ashley (and everyone), you should do this more often. It is very important for the mind not to think constantly about work.
Alayna, Dr McIntyre knows you got into the program ❤ and I am sure he would have been so proud of you as we all are
That ken song. I love it.
Genuinely I wake up singing it since last last month SOS it is just popping in my head all day long the adhd/dyslexic/autistic to Barbie Movie Pipeline is another topic alayna should cover cuz we r living our TRUTH with it
mak is super funny in this episode we love u
Not Alayna being almond mom lmao
this episode was so hilarious, i love the chaotic energy
i’m so happy to start my day with you guys
Not me ending the party w insightful funny and gay female content lmao
Honestly though, right? Really does feel like having a bunch of gay cousins (homo but no sweet home alabama vibes) lol
Ashley! @34:40 with the wisdom line of "you're not missing the person, you're missing the future with the person". MA'AM ARE YOU TRYING TO MESS ME UP ON THIS DAY WHUKE I AT WORK! I mean this explains so much but like.... Damn! Slapped me in the face with realization! 😅😅😅
14:44 maks face while ashley is talking to alayna 😭
I really like the part where you're talking about your mentors! I've never had one unfortunately, but I wish I did. It must be nice to have someone so inspiring and influential around
Mak made my morning!
This episode made me so happy!! Mak your energy was awesome today! Alayna, fidgeting is super normal, you should try a fidget ring.
💜
Some people bruise super easily! Especially with different medical conditions. I constantly have bruises from literally just bumping a table or leaning for too long on my arm at the desk. From experience in the qinky community, I can also say it depends on technique - if you know what you're doing, you can choose to leave or not leave a mark.
Hickey can totally be accidental if your partner bruises like a peach! Like unless you're actively TRYING to use no pressure some people just bruise.
You three had me giggling out loud in the middle of the grocery store! I needed that this week. Thank you 😂❤
I don’t know how Ashley and Alayna kept it together when Mak mentioned them as her mentor cause I was sobbing like a baby.
Mak just go for a slightly firmer touch. Some people squirm at light touch. Can relate, I'm very ticklish.
MAKKKK yours describing exactly I describes the carrot juice and milk comparison! I don't drink milk, but I imagine the deliciousness of carrot milk is how milk drinkers feel!!😊
seeing this makes me so happy!!!!!! You guys bring so much joy to your community. I started listening to the podcast when I was really suffering from the lack of lesbian representation and content online. You guys are so unique and each of you have a different type of personality. It helped opening my mind to the idea that there wasn't just one way to be gay (which takes some time to understand as a super fem gal). I love this podcast so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who else stretched right after Mak did? Happy hump day, Family. 💜
actually ive totally left accidental hickeys and vice versa team mak hahahah
LOL Alayna is always the most rational, sober person in "the house" xD and that makes the rest of jokes more funny
omg this is so recent! YAY!!! :D ....also Ashley please take holidays whenever you friggn want. Its your life and no one wants you to feel like you cant enjoy it! so happy you had some down time.
Missed opportunity for mak to say "and I am KEN." during the "intro."
I wanted to hear about Alayna’s bowls
Thank you Ashley. In a trade, only women there, also of color and queer. Hearing you say confidence and enthusiasm is really conductive to success makes me want to approach my career differently. Thank you thank you
How long ago was this recorded that Ashley and alayna haven't seen Barbie??? I really want to hear the family discuss the movie 🍿
Dinner was definetely a wholesome meal but also a childhood favorite that you got teased for as a kid me thinks. good episode
I bruise like a peach, so yes, a kiss that is a little too passionate can leave a massive bruise. Also I think y'all forgot about the fact that the making of a hickey feels real fucking good in the moment. Would I be happier if I didn't get a giveaway mark every time I enjoy a good kiss on the neck? Sure would. Can I do anything about it. Heck no. And I'm not going to spend my precious time trying to cover it up perfectly when I go out. Honestly, a bad attempt at covering it is maybe worse than wearing it proudly.
The enthusiasm conversation really resonates with me, and I completely agree with it. I help with the hiring process at my job and the candidates with enthusiasm are more successful and have the best attendance. Also you can’t teach a great attitude, but you can teach skills.
Mak is hilarious ❤
“here i am in the us” is actually a really good quote. that’s a nugget
Y'all are funny as heck,Keep up the good work guys! 😁 I love the content it always makes my day and y'all are the best trio for podcasts I've seen on YT. hope y'all have an amazing Day/Afternoon/Night!
Mak is everything this episode, I love it so much 🔥💕 you guys made me laugh so hard
Hickeys can be fully incidental
Hickey Gate
I laughed out loud so many times while watching this in the background at work 🤣🤣
Michael McIntyre is a UK comedian made me chuckle when you said the name. Loving this podcast!
Oh my god this is easily the best episode in a long time and that’s not insulting the past episodes. Holy fuck y’all are on fire.
as someone whose partner is also very ticklish, yes the caressing is sometimes detrimental to the relationship lmao
i agree with mom on this one, for the hickey discussion but dad still makes some good points! hot teenage brother, congrats on the hickey 😂🫶
PROPOSAL
BEEP-BOOP= POSITIVE COMMENT
BOOP-BEEP= NEGATIVE COMMENT (because it's a BOOp-beep)😂❤
😂❤
20:34 Açaí bowls foreveeeeer!!
🎉🇧🇷🫐 🥣😋🎉
Im just ken😔 , anywhere else I'd be a ten✨🤩 , what will it take for them to see 💃🙌. Love mak singing the song, a beautiful reminder that we are all kenough 😎😍
Not me drinking milk with my breakfast while watching this😂
YESS CHOSEN FAMILYT💞💞
I would love to hear Alayna talk more about her program and the research. As someone in my own grad program considering applying for a phd and choosing research, hearing her own story about applying and any tips would be really cool! not to mention her topics sounds so interesting and I wonder how she is considering conducting her research and what she finds.
I’m not even half way through this episode and I’m laughing so much. I love it ❤
What. Did. You. Eattttt 😂😂😂 everytime hahahah. Another amazing episode
enthusiam and confidence being an important factor is so true! It then in turn leads you to developing the skills you want
not even half way through and it’s my already favorite episode
'This is the episode when I realised that the word '"spoiler'" comes from the verb '"to spoil'" 💀
Companies need to realize that this podcast deserves all of the sponsors!!!
Due to the controversy that Ashley Gavin created (she told fans to go kill themselves), companies most likely will stay away from this podcast. So blame Ashely for this podcast not getting sponsors.
Thoroughly enjoyable, as always.❤
T-shirt idea: front - Don’t feed the beep boops; Back - Beeps gotta boop
* irony acknowledged * 😂
Talk about mentors was really great ❤
Honestly I have experienced ticklishness disrupting intimate moments xD we always laught about it and keep it light
Ashley looks so pretty all sleepy 🥺🥺
This episode is just ❤
I am with Alayna, no sweet bowl for mornings. Only savory.
This is my favourite ever episode I can't stop laughing
My parents used to say I love you but I don't love your behavior. It's really the best way to go.
I'm sorry, but alayna, with her hair up 😍👌
Great episode love u guys ❤️ and ashley deserves all the vacations hope u had a amazing time and thanks for making me laugh and smile
I love hearing more from Mak!
You’re gonna have to take this carrot juice away from me 😂
Lol it was my bday yesterday and I got the “im kenough” shirt lol
Ashley! You were going to be in Okinawa! I live there! It would've been wild to see you here.
Ashley is SO WRONG!
I love her, but she's dead wrong and doesn't know whats she's talking about. You can have lots of basic, vanilla sex and never explore. That's on you, accidental hackles are extremely easy to happen. Your one experience doesn't equate to the many millions. ❤
1. ALAYNA YOUR HAIR!!! 2. I feel like mak kept getting cut off and I love hearing her talk. I wish she talked more often and she was talking more today but kept getting cut off. 3. Hickeys definitely could be accidental 4. I loved the mentor talk but I feel bad that mak didn’t get to talk a lot
Alayna didn't get to finish telling us her bowl upgrade! I wanna know how to upgrade my meals from Alayna 😭
Love u guys so much! Now can we please talk about the latest gay pride movie!!! I present to you Red, White, and Royal blue!!! ♥️🤍💙
Alayna looking beautiful wirh her hair up!! A lovely look
WE LOVE THIS MAC TOO!!!
Some people are carrot tops; Mak is a carrot bottom
I felt bad for Mack finally being themselves and just talking and being happy and Ashley was so mean. And I KNOW she was joking, I love Ashley. But idk it felt like too much, today