Carren Strock was 43 when she attended a local book club and met the woman who left her with a life changing questions... "is it her, or am I a lesbian."

The author and pioneer went on to write one of the most prolific pieces of queer literature, a groundbreaking book called Married Women Who Love Women, first published in the 1990's and now in it's third edition.

The book started as a way for Carren to feel less alone, and it has helped thousands of people feel the same around the world. 

She joins Sophie from her home in New York, to chat about the book, her coming out journey, and her relationship with her husband who she is still married to decades on.

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Maria Thattil was in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by mozzies, camp mates and TV cameras when she came out publicly for the first time. 

She returned home to her family with two big announcements, she had earned herself a book deal, and that she was bisexual. 

Growing up in a very religious family, Maria always knew she felt different but couldn’t quite pinpoint what those feelings were. This episode she joins Sophie to talk about all the ways her world opened up when she started to embrace her bisexuality, and all the things she has learnt about herself and society along the way.

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Our guest: Maria Thatil

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Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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By the age of 22 Allira Potter was married to a man who she would spend the next decade with. But her life took an unexpected turn, when she met HER and it left her longing for more.

Allira Potter is a proud Yorta Yorta woman, a self described witch and host of the Mamamia podcast Fill My Cup.

This episode Sophie and Allira get candid about sex, open up about what dating looks like after marriage, and why lesbians move so fast! 

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CREDITS:
Host: Sophie Cachia

Our guest: Allira Potter, host of Fill My Cup

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Zara Cooper was married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 20 years, when one day at a children's birthday party she met a woman who changed the trajectory of her life...

Three years on, Zara is in a beautiful relationship with her partner Janine, and she shares with Sophie how her life changed when she met HER.

Listen to Sophie's bonus episode talking all things sex with a woman here.

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CREDITS:
Host: Sophie Cachia

Our guest: Zara Cooper, co-founder of PaperKrane shoes

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

In this season's final episode, Chantelle answers a question from a listener who loves their partner, but is worried that their 'dull and infrequent' sex will cause an issue between them.

Plus, she gives some great advice about dating and having sex in your 40s and beyond, like how to combat nerves and dryness.

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Host: Chantelle Otten

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

This week, a listener has contacted us to ask about whether our love of sex toys could be affecting our ability to get off without them, and the answer might surprise you.

Plus, Chantelle gives some tips to a listener who hates giving oral sex, and wants to change their thinking around it.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

Host: Chantelle Otten

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

In this episode, Chantelle answers a dilemma from a listener whose boyfriend has confided that he's battling a porn addiction, and wants to know how to support him (and herself).

Plus, she gives some tips on how to incorporate food play into the bedroom for maximum sexiness but minimal mess.

Subscribers can also listen to next weeks episode right now!

CONTACT US

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

Host: Chantelle Otten

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

Every week, we address two anonymous listener questions. On this episode, Chantelle speaks about cuckolding, which is when people enjoy watching or knowing their partner is engaging in sexual acts with another person. Our listener is interested in trying it out, but isn't sure if they should act on this fantasy.

Also, a listener wants to know how to get the spice back into their relationship while pregnant and after having a baby, and Chantelle has some great advice.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

Host: Chantelle Otten

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Please be aware that this episode deals with the topic of sexual assault. If you need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

This week on Sealed Section, sexologist Chantelle Otten answers two very different but important questions. First up, a listener who has never had an orgasm at age 30, and is frankly sick of trying. She wants to know whether she should keep trying, and how to get excited by the prospect.

Plus, another asks how to start enjoying sex again after a traumatic experience, and we hear from some listeners about how sexual assault affected their sex life.

CONTACT US

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

Host: Chantelle Otten

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Subscribers can listen to next weeks episode right now!

Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

This week, Chantelle answers two very personal (and completely anonymous) listener questions. One from someone who wants some advice on achieving orgasm through clitoral stimulation, and another who's partner wants to try rimming with them, but is not entirely sure they're into it...

Plus, we hear from some listeners about how they get in the mood for solo stimulation.

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This episode was produced by Emmeline Peterson

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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