‘I canoodled in hedges and fumbled in recycling bins as a teenager – and I don’t regret a thing’ | Jessica Fostekew

Growing up in the countryside in the 90s there wasn't much else to do than get off with boys. And every crush and heartbreak was an education

In the midst of a full Edinburgh fringe run of a new show, called Wench, I am awash with fond memories of a lifetime spent attempting sluttery. No shame in that. It's 2022. No one was harmed in the making of that fun.

Actually, saying no shame" isn't entirely true. I very much can wait for my parents and in-laws to read this article or see the new show, but them aside, no shame. Also, when I say fond memories", I also mean embarrassing memories".

Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer. Her show Wench is at Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh, until 28 August