Mormon Sex Myths returns to tackle the 1982 1st Presidency ban on oral sex and the implications of this sex shaming attitude. Next, Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon podcast returns for Part 2 of the John and Mary lecture, courtesy of Spencer W. Kimball in our Feminist Reading Roast segment. Don’t miss SWK’s brilliant plan for finding happiness and meaning in life, which is sure to bring exactly the opposite. This issue is jam-packed with sexism, misogynist control, and shame. But don’t worry, it comes with a special #earthquakechallenge that you don’t want to miss! So consider yourself challenged, now we ask that you “return and report.” As always, the full video versions of these conversations are available on the Mormon Happy Hour Patreon page.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- VIDEO of Mormon Sex Myth: Oral Sex Ban
- VIDEO of Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary Pt 2
- Document: Jan 5, 1982, 1st Presidency Ban on Oral Sex
- Document: Oct 15, 1982, Clarification on Ban Issued
- Wikipedia: Mormonism and Sexuality: Oral Sex
- Quotes RE: Oral Sex from LDS Church Leaders
- MHH28: Mormon Sex Myths explain Earthquaking
- MHH38: Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary, Part 1
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Meet the Thank You Giveaway winner of a pair of 3-Day Sunstone Passes! Can’t wait to see you at the end of this month at Sunstone! This week, Colleen brings on a beer expert for our first Beer 101 Lesson: Ales and Lagers. Next, be sure and set aside a chunk of your day because Colleen and Camille go WAY overboard with Mormon Sex Myths! Remember, Soaking is Fundamental because next comes Earthquaking. Also, don’t miss the Camel and the Tent story, as told with explicit NSFW euphemisms by LDS Prophet Spencer W. Kimball. Learn what one newlywed BYU husband told his wife she needed to do for him each morning, just so he could pee. To wrap up this week, Mason Proxy shares with us 3 more uniquely Mormon Zodiac signs!
(10:05min -24:50min) Content Warning: Rape and sexual predators discussed
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