I Was Shamed For Going Down On Girls! Jordan Stephens on Addiction, Sex and Relationship With JADE!

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Jordan Stephens opens up like never before. The musician, writer, and actor shares the untold story behind his rise to fame with Rizzle Kicks, the struggles that nearly broke him, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life. Jordan reflects on his battles with addiction, the weight of fame, and the personal challenges he’s faced behind closed doors. For the first time, Jordan reflects on a period where he felt his lowest and how a phone call with his mum brought him back from the edge. Now, in a high-profile relationship with Jade Thirlwall, Jordan opens up about how they navigate their relationship in the spotlight, and whether marriage and fatherhood are on the cards. Paul and Jordan have a powerful conversation around masculinity, exploring the struggles men face with emotions, intimacy, and societal pressures. This is Jordan Stephens as you’ve never seen him before. Support charities: MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/w5vNMYwowQb Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/zsXiEH8BORb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Jordan here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eQmG1muoJRb TikTok - https://g2ul0.app.link/n3LMyDBoJRb Book: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs - https://g2ul0.app.link/iC6Y7KJjNRb Audio Active - https://g2ul0.app.link/h2gPqvCjNRb 00:00 Intro 01:36 Influence of Jordan’s Mum and Dad on His Upbringing 02:53 When Did Jordan Realise His Parents Were Anti-Establishment? 04:24 Jordan’s Experiences on His Childhood Estate 06:05 Jordan’s Parents’ Situation When He Was a Child 07:28 Jordan Moving to Brighton at 10 08:25 What Did Jordan Think of His Parents Growing Up? 10:38 Jordan’s Complicated Relationship With Class 13:37 Jordan’s Experience as a Young Mixed-Race Man in Brighton 17:25 How Does Jordan Categorise Himself? 22:01 Jordan’s Early Experiences With Drugs 26:33 Changing Attitudes Towards Sex 27:38 The ‘Bizarre’ Story of Jordan Losing His Virginity 32:48 When Did Jordan Fall in Love W