The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features Matty Hennessey and his journey within the gender-expansive community.  Matty is the Founder, CEO, and Product Designer for Eversense Toys, a sex toy company targeted directly at making intimacy more comfortable for the gender-expansive community.  Matty and I mull over topics as diverse as how children observe gender innocently, the struggle to be seen, and how important it is to take action when you know something is right.

References:
Eversense Toys website:  https://eversensetoys.com/
Eversense Toys Indiegogo page:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eversense-toys#/
Follow Eversense Toys on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/eversensetoys
Follow Eversense Toys on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@eversensetoys

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Matty Hennessey
  • (02:12) - The first gender-expansive experience
  • (09:44) - Gender is straightforward for kids
  • (16:56) - Gender transition happens to everyone around us
  • (18:49) - Struggling just to be seen
  • (25:02) - Do not wait if you know something is right for you
  • (28:19) - Living in a body that works for you
  • (32:41) - Alleviating dysphoria during intimacy
  • (37:29) - Gender-affirming self-care
  • (39:41) - The first ever gender-expansive sex toy
  • (43:02) - Gender transition game-changers
  • (46:22) - The Eversense community project
  • (52:58) - The future of gender-expansive sex toys
  • (56:43) - The Eversense Origin Story
  • (01:00:16) - Show closing
  • (01:00:40) - Closing credits
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Creators and Guests

Host
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
Scientist, storyteller, and professional overthinker of all things identity. Also, I happen to be a transgender woman.

What is The Purple Pawedcast?

Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).

Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.