Ladies, We Need To Talk

We all want to sex to be hot, intimate and above all else, enjoyable. But sometimes when we're getting it on, things can go south and disaster ensues. These naked encounters are excruciating in the moment but hilarious when shared with friends. Comedian Lizzy Hoo and Yumi Stynes join forces to walk through the sexual hall of shame and come out the other side laughing. Expect rogue fluids, a limp erotic massage, and one unfortunate hospital visit. This episode will answer questions like: Do I need to see a doctor if I have a sex injury? Why is sex awkward? Should I try different lubes? Should I try new things with my partner? What are common turn offs in sex? Can I get pregnant when I use protection? What to listen to next: Women who cheat Is everyone having better sex than me? Paying for sex at 70 You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. What to read next:  Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life This episode contains references to sex, safe sex, sexual positions, torn vulvas, male escorts, orgasm, pregnancy, contraception, dating

In the exercise race, women are falling behind. Two out of five women aren’t moving enough and it’s bad for our health.  Between being time squeezed, feeling crappy about our bodies and guilt about taking a break from caring duties, women have less room for exercise than blokes. But ladies, it’s time to put on our sports bras and get sweaty!  In this episode, you’ll hear how to get your fitness mojo back and prioritise your wellness. You’ll meet exercise-hater-turned-evangelical-runner, Amanda Hooten. Plus, clinical psychologist Professor Lyndall Strazdins from the ANU shares tips on how to get physical.  This episode will answer questions like:  Why do women exercise less than men?  What is the gender exercise gap?  How are women and men’s relationship with exercise different?  What can women do to exercise more?  Why do we need to exercise more?  How can I start exercising if I have a bad relationship with it?  What to listen to next: Love ya guts! What to eat to feel your best  How swapping a husband for a wife made this economist better off   Mental health: Anxiety and how to beat it  Paying for sex at 70  You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.   What to read next: Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went  Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel  Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery  Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life  This episode contains references to exercise, weight, eating disorders, body image, sport, running, pilates, mental load, gender, parenting, adolescence, women’s safety. 

What if, instead of being the best time of your life, new motherhood was miserable? Perinatal depression and anxiety affects one in five women in Australia. But the shame of it is carried in silence. Yumi Stynes speaks to women about their darkest days as new mums; sleep deprived, fearful and feeling alone. She hears how these women came through their suffering and got the help they needed. Featured in this episode:   Dr Erin Seeto, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Clinical Services at the Gidget Foundation  If you need help: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 PANDA National Helpline 1300 726 306 Gidget Foundation 1300 851 758 This episode will answer questions like:  What does it feel like to have perinatal depression and anxiety?  What is perinatal depression and anxiety?  What are the risk factors of perinatal depression and anxiety?  How is perinatal depression and anxiety treated?  How do you recover from perinatal depression and anxiety?  Can your relationship impact perinatal depression and anxiety? What to listen to next:   I love you but go away: Women taking marriage sabbaticals  How swapping a husband for a wife made this economist better off   Turia Pitt is a selfish woman  Paying for sex at 70  You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.   What to read next:    Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went  Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel  Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery  Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life  This episode contains references to suicide, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, birth, birth trauma, mothering, parenting, mental health care plan, psychology, hospital, family, breastfeeding, colic, crying, sleeplessness, sleep deprivation. 

What happens when your husband suddenly becomes someone you don’t recognise? One cold day in 2020, Belle Burden’s partner of 20 years told her he was leaving her. There were was no warning, no chance to talk.  Before her relationship collapsed, Belle’s life looked enviable. Heiress to a wealthy New York family empire, she had the kids, the job, the holiday house and a committed marriage. But overnight, everything Belle thought she knew about her husband changed, and he became a stranger to her. Despite the pain of separation, Belle came to know herself again and rebuilt her life stronger than before.  This episode will answer questions like:  What does it feel like to be cheated on?  Can you tell if your husband is having an affair?  Do people suddenly fall out of love?  Who is Belle Burden?  How can women protect themselves financially in a marriage?  What lessons are there to be learnt after going through divorce?  What to listen to next: I love you but go away: Women taking marriage sabbaticals  How swapping a husband for a wife made this economist better off   Turia Pitt is a selfish woman  Paying for sex at 70  You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.   What to read next: Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went  Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel  Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery  Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life  This episode contains references to divorce, separation, affair, cheating, heartbreak, money, settlement, parenting, re-invention, self-discovery, gender, mothering, independent, finance. 

What’s it like to parent when you can’t see your kid? Nas Campanella, the ABC’s National Disability Affairs reporter, knows there’s many ways to be a great mum. As a blind woman, she’s navigated internalised ableism, and copped BS from strangers. Through it all, she’s given the middle finger to expectations and come out the other side stronger. She talks to Yumi Stynes about the quiet strength that comes from trusting her own instincts and the deep bond she’s formed with her son.   This episode will answer questions like:  What’s it like to be a mother while vision impaired?  How do blind parents use sound, touch and voice to care for their babies? What are the biggest challenges of parenting with a disability?  How do you keep children safe without relying on sight?  How do people use sound, touch and instinct to read their baby’s needs?  What public scrutiny do disabled parents receive?  How do you raise an empathetic child?  What to listen to next:   I love you but go away: Women taking marriage sabbaticals  Life without boobs: Meet the women staying flat after breast cancer   Body image and babies with Turia Pitt and Sophie Walker  Where's my village? Esther Perel on how to build community  You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.   What to read next:    Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life This episode contains references to disability, vision impaired, blind, mother, parent, National Disability Affairs reporter, ABC, work-life-balance, working mum, child, baby, parenting, teaching, attachment.