Page 42 of Sex Positive
She laughs. “Absolutely not. I’ll walk out of here if you call me that.”
Theo grins. “Well, I certainly want you to stay. Victoria, why is it so important to keep a clinic like The Wild Rue open?”
“I’d love to tell you, but first I have a question for you, Theo.”
Theo sits up straighter. “Go on. Listeners know I love talking about myself.”
Victoria’s mouth curves into a coy smile, her red lipstick bright under the studio lights. “Wonderful. I’m curious; could you explain what you meant when you said—so eloquently, I might add—that only single cat ladies use vibrators?”
Charlie’s jaw drops. Something buzzes in her ear, and it’s another moment before she realizes it’s the silence.
“What is she doing?” she breathes.
Theo’s playful grin freezes on his face.
Victoria must have researched Theo. She mentioned she wanted to listen to some past episodes, but Charlie never asked if she did. Then again, even if she didn’t, a bare-bones internet search would have revealed his controversial comment.
Wes shifts on his cushion. “Shit.”
Charlie glances at him, sure that his expression of shock mixed with dawning horror is mirrored on her face.
This can’t be happening.Charlie’s pulse throbs in her fingertips from gripping her hands so tightly.
There’s no way this’ll end well. Theo’s comment about deciding whether the interview is salvageable blares through her mind. She has no doubt this part will end up on the chopping block.
If he decides to air the interview at all.
Behind the glass, Theo leans back in his chair, bristling with tension, his effortless cool-guy demeanor gone.
Bianca doesn’t move.
Theo clears his throat, but Victoria takes the opportunity to speak again.
“I mean, don’t you think it’s a little trite to be so overtly sexist? Please educate yourself and make funnier jokes that aren’t racist, sexist, or misogynistic. Don’t give in to your baser instincts just for a laugh or a follow.”
Theo levels his dark gaze at her but still says nothing.
“Did you know that using vibrators in the bedroom not only increasesherpleasure—if we’re speaking about heterosexual relationships, of course—but alsoyours? Haven’t you ever heard of vibrating cock rings? Cock rings help people with penises last longer. Don’t you want to see your partner get off? Aren’t you macho masculine men always talking about wanting to last longer in bed?”
Victoria positively comes alive as she dresses down Theo.
“Here’s a sex education lesson for you: vibrators can help improve people’s emotional and physical well-being.” Victoria grins, unfazed by Theo’s silence. “They can help someone recovering from sexual trauma gain confidence again. After you orgasm, your brain releases what is known as “feel-good” hormones. You know, like serotonin and dopamine. They can improve mood and reduce anxiety.” She leans forward, her elbows on the desk, arching a dark brow. “How often do you and your partner feel relaxed and less stressed after an earth-shattering, screamingorgasm?”
“Oh my god,” Charlie gasps, hardly daring to believe what she’s hearing.
This is—
Fuckingamazing.
Never in her wildest dreams would she have imagined Victoria taking over Theo’s podcast to discuss female pleasure and the benefits of vibrators. Victoria, who keeps her cool no matter how stressful her day is. Victoria, who agreed to come on the podcast of a man she didn’t know in order to save her clinic.
Wes lets out a surprised laugh before clapping a hand over his mouth. He and Charlie exchange another look, this one of befuddled excitement.
Victoria primly crosses her legs under the table. “I think we can agree that the term ‘single cat ladies’ is sotired. Frankly, being a single cat lady is the most fun because you don’t have to give a fuck what anyone thinks, you can live by your own rules,and”—she nods at Theo—“you get to come all over the place with your beautiful, majestic vibrator all. Day.Long.”
Victoria grins, exuding a devastating confidence Charlie can’t tear her eyes from.
Tilting his head, Theo studies her before leaning forward.
