The HOJ Project
@theheartofjacks.com
The Heart of Jacks is conversations about sex. HOJ is science, culture, opinion, art, history, and more than anything, being IRL humans.
Host Paul Rosenberg is founder of Rain City Jacks, a jack-off club in Seattle. https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks
Host Paul Rosenberg is founder of Rain City Jacks, a jack-off club in Seattle. https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks
The erotic/explicit photos and videos men share of themselves often crop out faces. There’s more than one reason for this ubiquitous presentation of our sexuality. It’s not just fear of disclosure.
I have some ideas. Who would be a good person to interview about this common social behavior?
I have some ideas. Who would be a good person to interview about this common social behavior?
January 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The erotic/explicit photos and videos men share of themselves often crop out faces. There’s more than one reason for this ubiquitous presentation of our sexuality. It’s not just fear of disclosure.
I have some ideas. Who would be a good person to interview about this common social behavior?
I have some ideas. Who would be a good person to interview about this common social behavior?
A public service announcement
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Weird Giant Sex Toy On Christmas Day | Song A Day #6203
YouTube video by Jonathan Mann
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December 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A public service announcement
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December 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In 2023, I interviewed Robert for a conversation largely about self porn. As filmmaker and documentarian, his ability to see our now ubiquitous homemade erotic content as more than “just porn” is powerful and insightful, seeing no less than taking command of who we *are.*
Watch Grey Narcissus now.
Watch Grey Narcissus now.
Grey Narcissus is a short erotic film about self porn, the horny content being created and shared by countless people every day. This isn’t just about the porn we make, but about self-creation, reframing our narratives of who we are. I find it incredibly powerful and worth repeat viewing.
Well crap, I inadvertently deleted my original post. Watch Grey Narcissus here! It’s screened in Rome, Brussels, Zagreb, Bogota, San Francisco and won Best Documentary in the Seattle SECS Fest. Based on an interview that I did with [email protected] Part two in the comments below!
December 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In 2023, I interviewed Robert for a conversation largely about self porn. As filmmaker and documentarian, his ability to see our now ubiquitous homemade erotic content as more than “just porn” is powerful and insightful, seeing no less than taking command of who we *are.*
Watch Grey Narcissus now.
Watch Grey Narcissus now.
This interview is fascinating but reveals a LOT of blind spots about sexual behavior, and even the subject of its main thesis: gooning.
The content addiction angle is valid. The outsider view of gooning? Packed with ignorance and bias. Disappointing but not without value.
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The content addiction angle is valid. The outsider view of gooning? Packed with ignorance and bias. Disappointing but not without value.
youtu.be/vqPWSsynDlA?...
The pornification of everything | The Gray Area
YouTube video by Vox
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December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This interview is fascinating but reveals a LOT of blind spots about sexual behavior, and even the subject of its main thesis: gooning.
The content addiction angle is valid. The outsider view of gooning? Packed with ignorance and bias. Disappointing but not without value.
youtu.be/vqPWSsynDlA?...
The content addiction angle is valid. The outsider view of gooning? Packed with ignorance and bias. Disappointing but not without value.
youtu.be/vqPWSsynDlA?...
Interesting point youtube.com/shorts/-u7EQ...
Why gooning is like freebasing content #shorts
YouTube video by Vox
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December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Interesting point youtube.com/shorts/-u7EQ...
Amen!
Here are seven good reasons to be thankful for sex today—and every other day of the year. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/11/23/seven-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-sex-today-and-every-other-day-of-the-year-2/
Seven Reasons to be Thankful for Sex Today (and Every Other Day of the Year) - Sex and Psychology
To all of my readers celebrating Thanksgiving today, don’t forget to be thankful for sex! Research suggests that sex is good for us in a lot of ways, both physically and psychologically. Allow me to give you seven good reasons to be thankful for sex today—and every other day of the year. Sex is a...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Amen!
It appears that Harper’s Magazine has resorted to stoking moral panic in a last ditch attempt to salvage their steady decline. I sincerely hope that fails hard but modern readers do love the discovery of new sources of outrage so maybe they’ll get some traction with this “gooning” demonization.
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It appears that Harper’s Magazine has resorted to stoking moral panic in a last ditch attempt to salvage their steady decline. I sincerely hope that fails hard but modern readers do love the discovery of new sources of outrage so maybe they’ll get some traction with this “gooning” demonization.
The Heart of Jacks Podcast has removed its account from Spotify. I urge my followers to follow my lead and cancel your paid Spotify account.
Overcast.fm is an excellent podcast listening app and bonus points for not helping fascists recruit thug armies.
Overcast.fm is an excellent podcast listening app and bonus points for not helping fascists recruit thug armies.
October 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The Heart of Jacks Podcast has removed its account from Spotify. I urge my followers to follow my lead and cancel your paid Spotify account.
Overcast.fm is an excellent podcast listening app and bonus points for not helping fascists recruit thug armies.
Overcast.fm is an excellent podcast listening app and bonus points for not helping fascists recruit thug armies.
@joe1920.bsky.social - Are you familiar with Mel Robbins already? This brought up a lot for me around sides, the acceptance we naturally want and also the issue of viewing the Top/Bottom folks as “other.” “Let Them” goes both ways.
Discovered this on the NYT podcast, Modern Love. I’m immediately engaged. This reflects my longstanding belief that Americans live in a broken model of personal responsibility, that too many of us have no concept of our role in the circumstances of our lives.
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The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
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July 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
@joe1920.bsky.social - Are you familiar with Mel Robbins already? This brought up a lot for me around sides, the acceptance we naturally want and also the issue of viewing the Top/Bottom folks as “other.” “Let Them” goes both ways.
It's been coming for a while. I'm making it official. www.patreon.com/posts/steppi...
Stepping Away | Paul Rosenberg
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July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's been coming for a while. I'm making it official. www.patreon.com/posts/steppi...
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This is the least shocking result to me
April 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This is the least shocking result to me
Dr. Marty Klein is an international treasure. I recommend reading his books and following his YouTube channel. He’s too pricey to do my humble podcast (don’t get me started) but he’s a favorite and one of my heroes. youtu.be/jRw5dWXl9wU?...
5 Sexual Products & Services That Many People Don't Use
YouTube video by Dr. Marty Klein
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February 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Dr. Marty Klein is an international treasure. I recommend reading his books and following his YouTube channel. He’s too pricey to do my humble podcast (don’t get me started) but he’s a favorite and one of my heroes. youtu.be/jRw5dWXl9wU?...
Keep dancing
First, here’s the link to the quote in the screenshot below. savage.love/savagelove/2...
Now read the quote.
Now read the quote.
January 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Keep dancing
The Heart of Jacks Podcast is back!
Check out my conversation about The Myth of Sex Addiction with @davidleyphd.bsky.social
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Check out my conversation about The Myth of Sex Addiction with @davidleyphd.bsky.social
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The Myth of Sex Addiction | The Heart of Jacks Podcast
The Heart of Jacks Podcast returns! In this first episode of season 2, Paul Rosenberg sits down for a conversation with Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist and author known for his critical views on ...
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January 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Heart of Jacks Podcast is back!
Check out my conversation about The Myth of Sex Addiction with @davidleyphd.bsky.social
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...
Check out my conversation about The Myth of Sex Addiction with @davidleyphd.bsky.social
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...
In three weeks, HOJ creator, Paul Rosenberg, will be bringing the real story of JO clubs to his home town in a live, sold-out show at Seattle’s historic Neptune Theater.
Subscribe to Flightless Bird on iHeart or YouTube. Follow David Farrier on Bluesky!
Subscribe to Flightless Bird on iHeart or YouTube. Follow David Farrier on Bluesky!
Exciting news! Paul Rosenberg, founder of Rain City Jacks, will join documentary filmmaker David Farrier for a live episode of the Flightless Bird podcast on February 8, 2025, at Seattle’s Neptune Theater to talk about RCJ and the history & culture of JO clubs!
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Flightless Bird Live with David Farrier - Seattle Theatre Group
STG Presents & Live Nation Welcomes Flightless Bird Live with David Farrier, Feb. 8, 2025 at The Neptune. Official details here.
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January 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Still Fascinated by this paper arguing that orgasm actually uses the pain (not pleasure) neurological systems of the brain. Kinda throws a monkey wrench in the claims that sex/porn are addictive because of pleasure…https://academic.oup.com/smr/article-abstract/11/4/291/7252285
January 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Still Fascinated by this paper arguing that orgasm actually uses the pain (not pleasure) neurological systems of the brain. Kinda throws a monkey wrench in the claims that sex/porn are addictive because of pleasure…https://academic.oup.com/smr/article-abstract/11/4/291/7252285
Oh hey… who's this guy?
Why I’m leaving Meta before January 1, 2025
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Bye Bye Facebook
YouTube video by Paul Rosenberg
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December 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Oh hey… who's this guy?
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Ringing in the New Year hits differently this year.
December 22, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Ringing in the New Year hits differently this year.
Prepping a bunch of multi-episode shows for 2025, I'm wrapping up a series on sex-positivity and would love more listener feedback. Here's the pitch and details on how to weigh in with your take.
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Call for Feedback: Sex-Positivity | The Heart of Jacks Podcast
It’s a teaser! It's a cry for help! It's a floor wax!
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December 21, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Prepping a bunch of multi-episode shows for 2025, I'm wrapping up a series on sex-positivity and would love more listener feedback. Here's the pitch and details on how to weigh in with your take.
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/im-...
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/im-...
The Heart of Jacks Podcast started in 2020, during the pandemic. From the start, I wanted episodes to be “evergreen,” not stuck in time, so they’d stay relevant.
If you haven’t yet, I invite you to explore Season One while I prep the next chapter of HOJ.
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If you haven’t yet, I invite you to explore Season One while I prep the next chapter of HOJ.
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The Heart of Jacks Podcast
Conversations about sex—mostly between men—that might surprise you. Host Paul Rosenberg, author of the forthcoming, The Heart of Jacks: The History and Culture of Jack-Off Clubs, talks with bloggers, ...
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December 21, 2024 at 4:56 PM
The Heart of Jacks Podcast started in 2020, during the pandemic. From the start, I wanted episodes to be “evergreen,” not stuck in time, so they’d stay relevant.
If you haven’t yet, I invite you to explore Season One while I prep the next chapter of HOJ.
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com
If you haven’t yet, I invite you to explore Season One while I prep the next chapter of HOJ.
the-heart-of-jacks-podcast.simplecast.com
Okay… making an attempt to connect my Patreon supporters to my Bluesky account. Still early days but since this is my only social media channel, I have to start somewhere! www.patreon.com/posts/hoj-on...
HOJ on Bluesky | Paul Rosenberg
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December 14, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Okay… making an attempt to connect my Patreon supporters to my Bluesky account. Still early days but since this is my only social media channel, I have to start somewhere! www.patreon.com/posts/hoj-on...
I set the afternoon aside for recording voice overs so of course Seattle is experiencing a windstorm and my neighbors left their windchimes up.
December 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
I set the afternoon aside for recording voice overs so of course Seattle is experiencing a windstorm and my neighbors left their windchimes up.