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The Moth

The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain

The Moth

The Moth

Arts, Performing Arts

4.625.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural joys – sex and laughter. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Becky Feldman hires an escort to help her rediscover her body. Adrianne McGillis’ father's favorite joke lands him in the hospital. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Rated T for Teen.

0:02.0

Each year, thousands of adults lose their shred.

0:05.0

It's an epidemic simply known as shred loss, but it doesn't have to be this way.

0:09.0

Because rekindling your shred is as easy as playing the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4.

0:14.0

With new parks, cross-platform multiplayer, and sick new game modes,

0:19.0

we can put an end to shred loss everywhere.

0:22.3

Hit the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 and show the world that the shred's not dead.

0:26.4

Pre-order Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 and play the foundry demo.

0:32.0

Welcome to The Moth.

0:33.5

I'm Kate Tellers, and this week we'll be exploring joy and pain.

0:37.9

A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called Human Plus Nature,

0:42.7

where I shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature.

0:47.0

But for this podcast, we're taking a different look at that topic,

0:50.5

as we explore the dark side of two of life's most natural joys.

0:55.2

Mute for a second, Dad.

0:56.8

Sex and laughter.

0:59.0

And what happens when something inside you prevents you from experiencing those natural highs?

1:04.3

First up, we've got Becky Feldman, who told this story at an L.A. Slam, where the theme of the night was gratitude.

1:10.6

Here's Becky, live at the

1:12.2

moth. Okay, I'm going to get a little sexy. Throughout my adult life, I have struggled with

1:19.3

this condition called vestibulidinia, and just give you a quick refresher. I basically have

1:25.8

nerve pain in the entrance to my vagina or the vestibule. So when I was in

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