Ladies, We Need To Talk
Episodes
Footloose and childfree
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Body image — why do we hate our bodies?
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 — rese...
Discharge — the gooey taboo
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Abortion — beyond the stereotype
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When bad sex is your life
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 anxie...
INTRODUCING — Series 3 of Ladies, We Need To Talk
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 podc...
Ladies, we love you
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Anxious much?
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Perimenopause — coming to a uterus near you
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sore boobs, loss of libido, hot flushes, irregular periods. Sound familiar? While you may think you’ll only experience these symptoms when you’re...
Mean girls — our secret sexism
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The secret life of hormones
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every month you go on a hormonal rollercoaster but most of us ride it blindfolded. Reproductive hormones control ovulation but they can also affect h...
When sex hurts
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 pain...
Obsession with youth
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Settling for average
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Ladies Live — closing the orgasm gap
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wom...
The pelvic flaw in all of us
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Foreplay — getting what you want
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 —...
BONUS — ladies who are single and killing it
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Being single and owning it
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Can porn be good for women?
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
BONUS — you tell us - living through pregnancy loss
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
The 12 week rule
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 — miscarri...
Women who cheat
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
INTRODUCING — series 2 of Ladies, We Need To Talk
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Bonus: More than pads and tampons
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Bonus: Your vagina questions answered
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine knowing so much about vaginas that you’ve been given an Order of Australia medal. Dr Elizabeth Farrell received the award for her incredib...
Masturbation — the big taboo
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Masturbation is still a conversation stopper for many women. There are some really good reasons, though, why we need to move on from our embarrassmen...
Fat talk
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Has anyone seen my libido?
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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! Rig...
Breaking the motherhood contract
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, most mums ask 'is this really what I want?'. Sure motherhood means cuddles, love and macaroni necklaces. It also means sleepless nigh...
Let's slay menstrual taboos
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
Anyone for a drink?
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Time to name (and shame) the mental load
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You’re cooking dinner, answering work emails, calling the tradie, and getting the kids bathed. All at the same time. It’s no wonder you feel like...
You say vulva, I say vagina
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between your vulva and vagina? Do you know what your cervix feels like? Can you lose something inside your vagina? Ladies, it...
INTRODUCING — Ladies, We Need To Talk
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself. Leave your judgement at the door. And embrace a head first dive into those tricky topics that we’re all thinking about, but don’t...