Alyx Gorman, lifestyle editor at The Guardian Australia and author of 'All Women Want,' dives deep into the complex world of female sexuality and pleasure. She addresses the significant orgasm gap between heterosexual women and men, emphasizing the need for better communication in sexual relationships. Alyx also explores generational differences in sexual practices, including the controversial topic of choking. With anecdotes from her experiences, including a revealing visit to a sex party, she encourages women to embrace their desires and enhance their sexual fulfillment.

Perimenopause is hitting younger women harder than expected, with night sweats and hot flashes disrupting their lives. Hear powerful stories of women facing premature ovarian insufficiency and the emotional toll it takes on their dreams of motherhood. Relationships are tested as intimacy becomes complicated by these challenges. The podcast also sheds light on the science behind early menopause, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support. Transformative personal journeys foster a sense of community and encourage open conversation about this often-taboo topic.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, a leading expert in reproductive biology and sex during perimenopause, joins Yumi Stynes to tackle the intricacies of sexual health at this life stage. They discuss personal stories of intimacy challenges, decreased libido, and the often-taboo topic of vaginal dryness. Dr. Kingsberg offers practical advice on hormone therapy and opens the door to embracing change, encouraging women to advocate for their sexual health. This vibrant exchange blends humor and hope, making the subject both relatable and empowering.

Join Dr. Pauline Mackey, a distinguished professor at the University of Illinois, who specializes in the intersection of women's brains and hormones. Together with Yumi Stynes, they unravel the struggles of perimenopause, discussing how brain fog and mood swings are common yet misunderstood. Explore the effects of fluctuating hormones on memory and emotional health, discover the link between sleep disturbances and cognitive function, and learn valuable coping strategies to navigate this challenging phase of life.

Dr. Susan Davis, an endocrinologist and expert on sex hormones and aging, dives into the often bewildering journey of perimenopause. She discusses the physical and emotional symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain that many women grapple with. Personal stories highlight the challenges around hormone replacement therapy and the importance of self-care during this life transition. Listeners will find valuable insights into managing their health and advocating for their needs as they navigate this pivotal stage.

Perimenopause: it's a huge physical, mental and sexual upheaval in a woman's life and yet, there's so much confusion as to how to make it through.Perimenopause is the months and years leading up to the last period, where a woman's hormones get feisty on their way down to retirement. This hormone fluctuation can lead to a range of symptoms, from hot flashes and night sweats to painful sex, mood swings and RAGE!In this four-part series, Yumi Stynes speaks to women in the thick of perimenopause as well as world-leading experts in the field to find out how to best manage during this phase without going postal.This episode contains references to perimenopause, hot flashes, night sweats, HRT, Hormone Replacement Therapy, MHT, Menopausal Hormone Therapy, estrogen, vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, brain fog, depression, anxiety, rage, anger, irritation, primary ovarian insufficiency, genito-urinary syndrome of menopause.

What's it like to carry and give birth to a child for someone else? What compels a woman to take on something so profound? There's more to surrogacy than cooking a bun in an 'oven', it's complex as hell.In this episode Yumi Stynes meets women who have been surrogates and hears about the joy and the heartache the experience can bring.This episode contains references to surrogacy, family, baby, parenting, adoption, Surrogacy Act, transfer of parentage, counselling, depression, mental health, pregnancy, birth, suicidal ideation.

Gina Rushton, a journalist and author who tackles the monumental choice of having children, joins Penny Greenhalgh, a comedian, exploring the emotional turmoil surrounding motherhood decisions. They dive into societal pressures and personal dilemmas faced by women in their late 30s, discussing the stigma of choosing childlessness. The conversation touches on fertility anxieties, the impact of 'heteropessimism' on women's relationships, and the idea of parallel lives. Their candid reflections offer a thoughtful look at the complexities of this life-altering choice.

Our best friends are our ride-or-die, snort-laughing, crisis solving buttresses. But what happens when a friendship ends?In a romantic break-up, there's a cultural handbook instructing us all to sanctioned crying, bitching and ice-cream eating. Playlists, movies and a canon of literature are ready to validate the catastrophic pain of heartbreak. But with romantic break-ups, there aren't the same support systems in place to help us put back together the pieces.Yumi Stynes speaks to women who've been through the heartache of a friendship break-up to find out how they moved on, and what marks their former besties left behind.This episode contains references to break-ups, friendship, romantic break-ups, heart break, fighting, interpersonal tension, best friends, loss.

Swipe, date, sex, repeat. So went the life of Hope Woodard, constantly on the apps and looking for validation in the form of male attention. This perpetual cycle started from a young age and by the time she was in her mid-twenties, Hope was done. Done with terrible first dates. Done with being ghosted. Done with men. So, she set herself a challenge, to give up dating and sex for a year. Hope was going boysober.Hope chats with Yumi Stynes about the pleasure of finally getting to know herself, what she learnt from a year off the dating train, and why she hates the term 'celibate'.This episode contains references to dating, dating apps, boy sober, heterosexual cynicism, psychology, relationships, self development, self improvement, celibacy.