Ladies, We Need To Talk

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Sex, health and relationships – Yumi Stynes delves into the issues women face but often find hard to talk about.  

Episodes are conversational and relatable: we talk to real women about real stuff, from sexuality, mental health, pregnancy, parenting, erotic fantasies and everything in between.

Hear from experts about the wonders of our bodies, who answer the question "Am I normal?". Women share their deeply personal stories to help you feel understood and part of a community.  

Whether it be the appearance of our vaginas, the orgasm gap or questions about our hormones, we all need reassurance sometimes and Ladies We Need to Talk has your back.

The messages we're bombarded with as women can be overwhelming and confusing. Get 8-hours of sleep. Kick goals at work. Be sexy. Look after yourself, look after your kids, your parents, your partner, your dog. Date. Try self-pleasure and masturbation. Experiment with sex toys. Be everything but don't burn out. It can be a lot. The podcast supports women, no matter where they're at in life.  

Ladies We Need to Talk brings you stories from women experiencing pelvic pain as well experts in treatment in the field. We cover conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, IBS, period pain, persistent pelvic pain and urinary tract infections.  

The symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause, the 10–15-year period before menopause are often underplayed or misdiagnosed by doctors, leaving women feeling confused and unheard. The podcast looks at some of the common symptoms connected with perimenopause, including disturbed sleep, night sweats, hot flushes, dry vagina, mood changes, brain fog and depression.  

You'll hear advice about how to cope with metal health issues. Women share their tips on sobriety and exploring being sober curious when alcohol starts to have an unhealthy impact.

You'll also hear from psychologists and case studies on how to cope with anxiety. Get practical advice on what to do when life feels overwhelming and worry takes over.  

Coercive control, a pattern of manipulative and intimidating behaviours within a relationship is also discussed on the podcast.  

Different ways of having romantic and sexual relationships are talked about openly. You'll meet swingers who go to sex parties and polyamorous couples negotiating bringing up children as well as monogamous couples dealing with sharing the mental load.  

As caregivers, women often bear the brunt of caring responsibility within the home and the wider family. You'll hear women from the "sandwich generation" who are raising their kids while looking after aging parents.  

 

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Ladies, We Need To Talk.

Hosts

Yumi Stynes

Previous Guests

Caroline O'Donoghue
Caroline O'Donoghue is a writer and podcaster known for her work on the podcast 'Sentimental Garbage', where she discusses and celebrates pop culture, particularly focusing on the genres often dismissed as 'guilty pleasures'. She advocates for the appreciation of women's culture and media, challenging societal norms that suggest women should feel ashamed of their entertainment choices. O'Donoghue's work often highlights the importance of female friendships and the impact of pop culture on women's lives.
Lacey
Lacey is a woman who shares her personal experience with bacterial vaginosis (BV), discussing the challenges and embarrassment associated with the condition. Her candidness about living with BV helps to destigmatize the conversation around vaginal health.
Professor Deborah Bateson
Professor Deborah Bateson is a sexual health expert with extensive knowledge in women's health issues, particularly in relation to bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections. She provides insights on how to maintain vaginal health and the importance of treating male partners to effectively manage BV.
Sarah O'Neill
Sarah O'Neill is a comedian known for her humorous take on various topics, including women's health. In this episode, she dedicates a song to the vagina, using comedy to address serious issues in a light-hearted manner.
Kate Scott
Kate Scott is an academic at the University of Sydney, specializing in gender studies and the impact of online communities on societal norms. She has conducted extensive research on the manosphere and online misogyny, focusing on how these digital spaces influence young men's perceptions of gender and relationships. Kate is known for her insightful commentary on the implications of misogynistic rhetoric in media and its real-world consequences.
Srushti Upadhyay
Srushti Upadhyay is a researcher at The University at Buffalo, specializing in the study of intimacy and relational economics. Her work explores the dynamics of relationships where financial transactions are involved, particularly in the context of sugar dating and its implications on societal norms and personal interactions.
Alyx Gorman
Alyx Gorman is an author and journalist known for her work exploring women's sexuality and pleasure. In her book 'All Women Want', she investigates the dynamics of sexual satisfaction among women, interviewing individuals from various backgrounds and life stages. Gorman delves into the science of good sex and shares personal experiences, including attending sex parties, to highlight the importance of communication and understanding in achieving sexual fulfillment.

Topics Discussed

chick flicks rom-coms pop culture guilty pleasures female friendships Sentimental Garbage Justice for Dumb Women bacterial vaginosis vagina sexual health odour sex relationships womens health manosphere online misogyny Adolescence incels violence against women gender roles Andrew Tate social media Hustlers University algorithm sugar babies sugar daddies sugar dating economy of intimacy sex work wealth cost of living crisis great sex orgasms pleasure gap female pleasure communication sex parties marriage masturbation

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Ladies, We Need To Talk.

0:00 19:00

BONUS Why we should stop apologising for the culture we love with Caroline O'Donoghue

Hosts
Yumi Stynes
Guests
Caroline O'Donoghue
Keywords
chick flicks rom-coms pop culture guilty pleasures female friendships Sentimental Garbage Justice for Dumb Women

Are chick flicks and rom-coms your secret indulgence but you feel too embarrassed to admit it? Caroline O'Donoghue, host of the hit podcast, Sentimental Garbage, says it's time to stop apologising for the culture we love. Under the tongue-in-cheek banner 'Justice for Dumb Women', O'Donoghue celebrates the pop-culture we've long been told we should feel ashamed for loving, from Sex and the City to Taylor Swift (and Twilight).

So, get out the friendship bracelets and drop the cynicism as Yumi Stynes and Caroline take the guilt out of guilty pleasures.

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This episode contains references to Sentimental Garbage, Caroline ODonoghue, Dolly Alderton, womens culture, womens media, Netflix, streaming, pop culture, female friendships, para social relationships.

0:00 27:00

How to fix a whiffy vagina

Hosts
Yumi Stynes
Guests
Lacey Professor Deborah Bateson Sarah O'Neill
Keywords
bacterial vaginosis vagina sexual health odour sex relationships womens health

Have you ever compared the aroma of your vagina to a raccoon eating a dead fish in a dumpster? Lacey has.

Our lady gardens aren't meant to smell like roses but if things are overly whiffy downstairs it might mean something more serious is going on. Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is a common vaginal infection that can cause a stinky, fishy discharge. BV is not only uncomfortable, it can be hella embarrassing and hard to get rid of. But in good news for vaginas everywhere, researchers have discovered that BV can be sexually transmitted and treating male partners can knock it on the head.

In this episode Yumi Stynes talks to Lacey about living with BV and sexual health expert Professor Deborah Bateson shares how to look after your cooch. Oh, and comedian Sarah O'Neill dedicates a song to the vagina. (R)

This episode contains references to bacterial vaginosis, odour, vagina, vulva, sexually transmitted infection, BV, sex, relationships, shame, womens health.

0:00 27:00

Are our boys ok? Fighting online misogyny with Kate Scott

Hosts
Yumi Stynes
Guests
Kate Scott
Keywords
manosphere online misogyny relationships Adolescence incels violence against women gender roles Andrew Tate social media Hustlers University algorithm

What does the manosphere and the rise of online misogyny mean for our relationships with boys and men?

The Netflix drama Adolescence shows the violent consequences of being steeped in hateful messages about women. It follows 13-year-old Jamie, an incel, angry at the world because he's been sexually rejected by a girl. The show has started conversations about the real-world consequences of online misogyny.

Some boys are drawn to the manosphere by the promise of bigger muscles, getting laid and tips on getting rich, but the darker corners of these online spaces encourage violence against women and call for a return to traditional gender roles. When Andrew Tate, the hugely influential manfluencer's catch cry is "choke the bitch out", how worried should we be?

In this episode, Yumi Stynes sits down with Kate Scott from the University of Sydney to talk about the allure of the manosphere and what draws boys and men away from these communities once they've been sucked in.

This episode contains references to misogyny, extremism, incels, violence against women, red pill, Adolescence, Andrew Tate, manosphere, social media, gender, online activity, Hustlers University, red pill, algorithm.

0:00 33:00

Sugar babies — dating men for money

Hosts
Yumi Stynes
Guests
Srushti Upadhyay
Keywords
sugar babies sugar daddies sugar dating economy of intimacy sex work wealth relationships cost of living crisis

Charlotte's sugar daddy took her to the fanciest restaurant in Melbourne. Soraya's gave her a trust fund. Meet the attractive young women dating rich older men as Yumi Stynes peeks into the lives of sugar babies. Find out how the online sugar dating world (the sugar bowl) facilitates the kind of romance you pay for, and what can go wrong when sex mixes with money, wealth and power. Yes, there's a holiday in Thailand that goes terribly awry (think White Lotus, with less guns). Plus, researcher Srushti Upadhyay from The University at Buffalo explains how the economy of intimacy works, and what it means for all of us when we put a price on relational labour.

This episode contains references to sex, sugar baby, sugar daddy, sugar dating, beauty, wealth, White Lotus, Chloe and Greg, Chelsea and Rick, Seeking Arrangement, sex work, cost of living crisis, business, transactions.

0:00 32:00

'All Women Want' — how to have great sex, with Alyx Gorman

Hosts
Yumi Stynes
Guests
Alyx Gorman
Keywords
great sex orgasms pleasure gap female pleasure communication sex parties relationships marriage masturbation

Great sex isn't inevitable. If you're a straight woman, chances are you've enjoyed far fewer orgasms than your sexual partner(s). And yes, we know, it's not just about the big O, but isn't it time the ladies got on equal frotting footing and closed the pleasure gap? Enter: Alyx Gorman.

In her book All Women Want, Alyx investigates what makes for the best sex, how to get there, and how to communicate what you want. She interviews women of different ages and life stages, dives in the science behind good sex and even takes herself to a "musky and primal" sex party.

Alyx sits down with Yumi Stynes to reveal the secrets of what women want: the patterns and home truths about why we aren't satisfied in the bedroom, and how to reach the shiny pinnacle on the other side.

Warning: your productivity may decline significantly after listening as you find yourself bedridden in a hedonistic pleasure dreamland, filled with 100 euphoric orgasms.

This episode contains references to sex, orgasm, orgasm gap, All Women Want, sex parties, orgies, female pleasure, heterosexual, sex, partners, relationships, marriage, masturbation, pleasure.

Ratings

Global:
4.7 rating 4362 reviews

Australia

4.7 ratings 3800 reviews

USA

4.7 ratings 220 reviews

New Zealand

4.8 ratings 148 reviews

UK

4.8 ratings 92 reviews

Canada

4.7 ratings 89 reviews

Ireland

4.9 ratings 7 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 3 reviews

South Africa

4.7 ratings 3 reviews