Serial, Planet Money or Sex With Emily – podcasts span every genre and appeal to many niche interests. It used to be the case that higher percentages of men were fans of the medium, but as they've become a mainstream media essential, female listeners have doubled since 2013.

US podcast Guys We Fucked is gaining publicity across the US for its honest approach to sex and relationships. The feminist podcast battles slut-shaming and everyday sexism, aiming to break existing taboos regarding female sexuality and encouraging people to speak up about inequality.

The idea of a ‘sex party’ may conjure up images of seedy shenanigans, but at Pornceptual, a sex-positive club night based in Berlin, the emphasis is on providing an inclusive space that caters to all genders and sexualities. How do such events encourage a healthier, more open attitude to pleasure?

People are under pressure to be their ‘best selves’ and this applies to sex too. But what does modern sex advice look like? And how can it be more inclusive? Canvas8 sat down with sex therapist Meg-John Barker to understand how media influences our understanding of intimacy and relationships.