Podcast: How to Pay for an Abortion

This is the podcast Jessica mentioned in rehearsal

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In the premiere episode of Unladylike, Cristen and Caroline tackle one of life’s most unladylike practicalities: abortion. But even though one in three U.S. women will have an abortion, how much they cost is any uterus’ guess. We’ll hear from three women with radically different experiences paying for their abortions, and unpack the dollars and nonsense that determine our access to safe, legal abortions.

Evening Rose: Christians and Sex Toy Parties

While I have not yet found an exact equivalent to Evening Rose, Christian Sex Shops are a well-established online market and Sex Toy Parties have existed for decades.

The primary principle of Christian Sex Shops is to filter out pornographic images, and crude language and imagery from sex toys. Lingerie is showcased on mannequins rather than models. They emphasize that the products sold are specifically intended to strengthen the bond between married couples. These companies are often founded by husband-and-wife teams.

One marketing tactic often employed by these companies is an “Affiliate Program,” promising independent influencers a commission on sales they help make.

Online Christian Sex Shops

  • Covenant Spice
  • Marriage Spice
  • Married Dance
  • Book22.com (NPR article)
  • Honoring Intimates
  • The Pure Bed

Sex Toy Party organizations

  • Pure Romance
  • Passion Party