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Today in Focus

Why comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex

Today in Focus

The Guardian

Daily News, News

4.65.7K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2022

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Comedian Grace Campbell on why after being raped last year, she worried that her openness about her sex life would be used against her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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0:00.0

This is the Guardian.

0:08.9

Today, why the stand-up comedian Grace Campbell refuses to be silenced about sex.

0:22.4

Just a quick warning before we start, this episode does include sexually explicit references

0:28.0

and the account of a sexual assault in detail which some listeners will find upsetting.

0:33.4

Please take care while listening.

0:40.0

Grace Campbell knows that she's not everyone's cup of tea.

0:43.4

Does Elliot give good head?

0:46.9

With an egg like Elliot, you should.

0:49.7

As a young woman, she has been branded as a sex-positive comedian, while her male peers are simply seen as

0:56.8

comedians. On stage, she is unashamedly herself.

1:19.1

But for Grace, being open about sex isn't just for shock or giggles.

1:24.2

Her experiences have taught her to speak up.

1:27.9

It is an act of defiance for me to be like, things have happened to me in my life.

1:32.5

Well, like, men have tried to take away like my loud voice around sex.

1:38.3

Last year, Grace was shaken by a devastating assault.

1:43.2

I think like, ultimately, my experiences with sexual assault and rape are the reason why I've always, always refused to be sexually silenced.

1:53.9

And now, more than ever, she's determined to be heard.

2:02.4

From the Guardian, I'm Nashi Neckbar.

2:06.4

Today in focus, Grace Campbell made her name as a sex-positive comedian.

2:11.6

But will her openness now be used against her?

2:23.2

Grace Campbell, you're a stand-up comedian and you've made your name in particular with material that's really open about sex.

2:30.2

Why did you first start talking about sex on stage?

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