Ladies, We Need To Talk

By ABC Radio

Sexuality

What's Ladies, We Need To Talk about?

Don't know what turns you on anymore? Looking forward to that glass of wine just a little too much? Have no idea what your vagina looks like? You’re not the only one.

Ladies, We Need To Talk is a podcast for women, by women, that isn’t afraid to dive head first into the tricky topics we often avoid talking about. Join host Yumi Stynes as she tears open the sealed section on life. With sensitivity, personal stories, and serious smarts, this is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life, and their pelvic floor.

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Ladies, we love your boobs

11.04.2019

Boobies, tits, cans, your rack. Ladies, we want to celebrate your boobs. Despite what the beauty mags tell you, boobs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some small, some are great at breastfeeding, others are not. Some ...

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11.04.2019 Ladies, we love your boobs Boobies, tits, cans, your rack. Ladies, we want to celebrate your boobs. Despite what the beauty mags tell you, boobs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some small, some are great at breastfeeding, others are not. Some ...
10.23.2019 Ladies LIVE in western Sydney Does Australia take women of colour seriously at work? Or is there a ton of unconscious bias, double standards, and casual racism on the career ladder? Ladies, we are heading to western Sydney for a special live show! We’ll be ...
10.21.2019 Toxic mums There’s a whole lot of mythology around the so-called sacred mother-daughter bond, but it isn’t always reality. Mumming is hard work. It’s a tonne of unpaid emotional and physical labour, and mums don’t always get it right. We speak to ...
10.07.2019 Sex after sexual assault One in five Australian women over the age of 15 have experienced sexual violence. 1.4 million Australians have lived through childhood sexual abuse. So if that’s you, how do you find the courage to be intimate again? For this episode ...
09.23.2019 Sexually transmitted isolation Around 4 million Australians have had an STI at some point in their life, but who ever talks about it? STI’s are shrouded in loads of shame, secrecy and regret. And it’s not just young people getting them – women ...
09.09.2019 Walking away from your kids — update Women are still expected to be primary caregivers — but what happens when they choose to walk away from this role? In season one we heard from women who "broke the motherhood contract". They were no longer living with their ...
08.26.2019 How to make friends as an adult At a certain point in life, making friends gets trickier and feels super awkward. Many of us want and need new friends though — so how do you do it? At a live recording of Ladies, We Need To Talk, ...
08.12.2019 The patriarchy of poo Do you feel embarrassed if you have to poo in public? You're not alone. Whether it's poo, farts, discharge or sweat — women are constantly self-conscious about our odour because it's considered 'unladylike' to smell. But if everyone on the ...
07.29.2019 Esther Perel — how to have a hard conversation How do you tell a mate your friendship isn't working? Or a partner you can't stand the way they kiss? Hard conversations are tough to have but sometimes necessary. Psychotherapist Esther Perel is the world's best known couples counsellor and ...
07.15.2019 Birth control — choose your own adventure We're totally spoilt for choice when it comes to birth control. There are 12 different types of contraception to choose from and about 30 different brands of the pill. Having all these options is awesome, but how do you know ...
07.01.2019 Stone cold sober — alcohol update In season one, we looked at why so many Australian women drink at risky levels. Yumi Stynes revealed her battle with drinking and quit alcohol. We also met Jo, who drank at really risky levels. This episode, we check back ...
06.17.2019 Footloose and childfree Grow up, find a partner, have kids — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years. But more and more women are choosing to ignore that path. And the latest research says they’re actually happier for it. So why do ...
06.03.2019 Body image — why do we hate our bodies? Have you ever felt like a massive failure when you've looked in the mirror or felt depressed about the size of your thighs? You're not alone — research says almost 80 per cent of Australian women are unhappy with their ...
05.20.2019 Discharge — the gooey taboo Lots of women are really self-conscious about the way their vaginas smell. We quickly hide our undies the second we take them off and up to a third of us wear a panty liner every day. But how much do ...
05.06.2019 Abortion — beyond the stereotype If you’re in your 30s and have had an abortion or are going to, you’re not going through it alone. It’s a myth that only the young and reckless have abortions. The stats show that older women, and those who ...
04.22.2019 When bad sex is your life We’ve all got a bad sex story. The partner who’s selfish in the sack. The horribly uninspiring one-night stand. The lover with 'performance anxiety'. Most of us have been there. There’s this idea though that we grow out of it ...
04.08.2019 INTRODUCING — Series 3 of Ladies, We Need To Talk We're back! Join Yumi Stynes as she once again tears open the sealed section on life to talk all about your forbidden lady business. This is the podcast where we can confess all our secret ladies' stuff and learn something ...
01.21.2019 PRESENTS — The Pineapple Project: Work Do you ever put your head on your desk in the middle of the day and wonder "what the hell am I doing here?"
11.26.2018 PRESENTS — Mindfully Do you have too many brain tabs open, keeping you up at night? Probably. Is your head exploding with the mental load of all the stuff you’ve got to do? Definitely. Have you ever wished your life was simpler, but ...
11.05.2018 Ladies, we love you You trusted us with some of your deepest, darkest and most intimate secrets and you let us share them with the podcast universe. For our final episode of 2018, we check in with the women we’ve met and hear from ...
10.22.2018 Anxious much? Everyone gets a little bit anxious at times, but is what you’re feeling normal? Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in Australia. Up to one in three women will experience anxiety, for men it’s one in five. So ...
10.08.2018 Perimenopause — coming to a uterus near you Sore boobs, loss of libido, hot flushes, irregular periods. Sound familiar? While you may think you’ll only experience these symptoms when you’re of a 'certain age' and hitting menopause, it turns out, they can creep in way earlier. Welcome to ...
09.24.2018 Mean girls — our secret sexism How often have you casually heard the terms "bitch" or "mean girl" being used to describe another woman? And, be honest, how often have you used them? In a world where we’re sold the idea that women constantly compete, compare ...
09.10.2018 The secret life of hormones Every month you go on a hormonal rollercoaster but most of us ride it blindfolded. Reproductive hormones control ovulation but they can also affect how you think. Oestrogen can make you feel fantastic, while progesterone can make you feel crappy. ...
08.27.2018 When sex hurts Sex that feels like your vagina is about to tear open isn’t exactly dinner party conversation, but it’s common. One in five women experience painful sex, according to a study by the University of NSW.
08.13.2018 Obsession with youth If we are intelligent, ambitious and capable women, why are we still judged by the way we look? The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery estimates that Australians spend around $1 billion a year on cosmetic procedures. Most of that is ...
07.30.2018 Settling for average A healthy relationship is meant to feel like a warm hug from your mum after about a year, according to psychologists. But if your partner doesn’t feel like your perfect soul mate all the time, you might feel like you ...
07.16.2018 Ladies Live — closing the orgasm gap Women don’t orgasm as often as men during sex. A US study of 50,000 people found 95% of men orgasm during sex, but only 65 per cent of straight women do.
07.03.2018 The pelvic flaw in all of us Do you wee when you sneeze? Or avoid star jumps at the gym? One in four of us experience pelvic floor problems which can lead to incontinence, or even prolapse.
06.18.2018 Foreplay — getting what you want When was the last time you talked about foreplay? Women tend to need more foreplay than men — so if your partner’s just a bit crap at foreplay — get them to listen to this. We talk to psychotherapist Esther ...
06.15.2018 BONUS — ladies who are single and killing it We’ve been inundated with single ladies flying the solo flag with pride. We asked you; what do you love about your single life? What have you been able to achieve because you’re single? What would you happily never hear again ...
06.04.2018 Being single and owning it More people are living the single life than ever before. But what if you don’t need a partner to feel whole? In a world that wants you to couple up, is being single the new happily ever after?
05.21.2018 Can porn be good for women? It’s free, it’s prolific, it’s easy to find and more of us than ever are watching it but is mainstream porn contributing to the exploitation of women? Is it normalising bedroom practices that are problematic? Or is it just good, ...
05.18.2018 BONUS — you tell us - living through pregnancy loss The response to our last episode was extraordinary. We asked you; what do you wish people knew about pregnancy loss? What’s the best thing to say? How can we better support family or friends who are dealing with it? Here ...
05.07.2018 The 12 week rule The first trimester of a pregnancy can often be the hardest, so why do so many women feel the need to stay quiet? And what if the answer — miscarriage — is the reason we should be talking about pregnancy ...
04.24.2018 Women who cheat The statistics say the number of women who are unfaithful is massively on the rise. So why? What’s driving those who seek a covert thrill outside their relationship? And does society still judge women who stray more harshly than men? ...
04.10.2018 INTRODUCING — series 2 of Ladies, We Need To Talk We’re back! Season two is coming and this time, we’re calling on you - our sisters out there. What's in your treasure chest of taboos you feel like you can't tell anyone, but seriously need to get off your chest? ...
03.07.2018 PRESENTS — Fierce Girls From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are? ...
02.05.2018 PRESENTS — The Pineapple Project Are you a bit crap with money? Think ‘compound interest’ is a hipster café? Do you not deal with your finances because it’s all too hard, and boring, and annoying? You're not alone. Ladies, we need to talk about money.
11.23.2017 Bonus: More than pads and tampons When was the last time you sat down with your girlfriends and had a conversation about menstrual products? No need to. We did it for you.
11.16.2017 Bonus: Mental load pledges A bunch of awesome women – including Bec Judd, Patricia Karvelas and Myf Warhurst – have taken a pledge to reduce their mental load by doing less, especially around the home. Find out what they are vowing to stop doing.
11.16.2017 Bonus: Mental load pledges A bunch of awesome women – including Bec Judd, Patricia Karvelas and Myf Warhurst – have taken a pledge to reduce their mental load by doing less, especially around the home. Find out what they are vowing to stop doing.
11.09.2017 Bonus: Your vagina questions answered Imagine knowing so much about vaginas that you’ve been given an Order of Australia medal. Dr Elizabeth Farrell received the award for her incredible work in women’s health. Warning: This episode contains the odd swear word, frank disclosure and graphic ...
11.07.2017 PRESENTS — Alone: A Love Story Lots of ladies are talking about the new Canadian podcast Alone: A Love Story. It's a memoir about love, loss and loneliness. Producer Michelle Parise takes a winding journey from lust to heartbreak, through loneliness and despair and cracks open ...
10.25.2017 Masturbation — the big taboo Masturbation is still a conversation stopper for many women. There are some really good reasons, though, why we need to move on from our embarrassment and start talking about women's pleasure.
10.18.2017 Fat talk You're a woman who makes a point of not hurting other women's feelings. But have you ever considered that the way you talk about your own body could be making other women feel like crap?
10.11.2017 Has anyone seen my libido? Your day is finally over, the kids are in bed, and you get a moment's peace. But then, your partner gives you the nudge and you're ready for sex! Right? Nope. Low sex drive is pretty common for women, but ...
10.04.2017 Breaking the motherhood contract At some point, most mums ask 'is this really what I want?'. Sure motherhood means cuddles, love and macaroni necklaces. It also means sleepless nights, tantrums and vomiting bugs. But what happens when you genuinely regret motherhood? Or find yourself ...
09.27.2017 Let's slay menstrual taboos In many ways we're OK with periods, but we've still got a way to go. Because it's one thing to ask for a tampon, it's a whole other story when you leak onto your clothes. So how do we finally ...
09.20.2017 Anyone for a drink? Many of us like a glass of wine to help put a line under our day, and research tells us more Australian women are drinking than ever before. So why do we like to drink? And would you know if ...

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