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This podcast and community create a safe space for women to find support, inspiration, and tools to uncover more joy and fulfillment in sex. Everyday women share stories, successes, and struggles, and experts give insights, address relationship/sexual challenges, and teach practical tools to help you embrace your sexuality. Join Ariel Finlinson as we talk about influences such as connection, culture, body image, religion, and anatomy. Together, let’s create a world where women’s sexuality is ...
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The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan. By women, for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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A feminist podcast which shines a light on two things: 1. People doing brilliant work to advance equality between men and women; 2. and pioneering work carried out by women in a whole range of fields.....that we all need to know about! Join me for interviews with some of the fascinating people I've come across since writing 'The Invisible Job'
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Ten Thousand Losses

Ten Thousand Losses Pod

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A Philly sports podcast from a leftist, pro-labor, and trash-talking perspective. Hosted by Liam Anderson of WTYP fame and Tom Pain of loudmouth Kenzo fame. Go Birds. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenklossespod Leave us a voicemail: 267-371-7218 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenthousandlosses
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Sex on Call

Maddie & Larisa

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This podcast is a space where we (Maddie and Larisa, who are both friends and nurse practitioners in women's health) unpack evidence-based research, talk to professionals, and share the occasional personal story as we seek to explore how women can improve their sex lives, better understand their bodies, and learn together. Welcome to Sex on Call!
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Welcome to the Joosi Sex Podcast with me, Alisa Eddy. I'm the CEO of Joosi Sexual Wellness, and my friends and I discuss the intersection of sexuality and everything else that matters in life! Here at The Joosi Sex Podcast, we believe adult sexuality is a much more enjoyable adventure when approached with curiosity, playfulness, and always, enthusiastic consent.
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Historian and journalist Tony Perrottet unearths sexual stories from throughout the ages. The series is modeled on the "secret cabinets" in Victorian museums, where medieval chastity belts, Renaissance pornography and perverse novels by the Marquis de Sade were hidden. Each episode will answer a burning question: How did Napoleon's penis end up in suburban New Jersey? Are champagne glasses modeled on Marie-Antoinette's breasts? How did you behave at one of Caligula's orgies? And what were Ca ...
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Holistic healing from shame + trauma through vulnerability, creative expression, erotic embodiment, storytelling, + self-acceptance. Your nudist enthusiast, body positive, sex positive, kinky, polyamorous guide, Lior, will take you on an adventure of self-discovery, connection, + exploration. Each episode is an invitation to live intimately, engage authentically, + grow together.
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Put your thinking caps on, folks. Huh? Science Explained is here, the twice weekly podcast brought to you by LiSTNR and Cosmos. Hosted by Cosmos’ very own science journos, this is the podcast that will answer all of life’s questions – in just 10 minutes.
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"Passions Unveiled"

PattyDivat Dezigns

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"Welcome to 'Passions Unveiled,' where we explore the multifaceted tapestry of human desires and ambitions. Join us as we navigate the intimate and the inspiring, delving into the world of sexuality while celebrating the diverse talents and dreams that drive us towards life's true fulfillment. Embrace your multipotentialite self and uncover the threads that connect our passions and desires."
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Instead of being punished for talking, Dwomoh the class captain joins his friends to talk about what they are good at by injecting humour into everyday stuff. Guests on this podcast are extremely funny or smart or both, with message worth sharing with the world. Eat well, hold your ribs, press play! The rest be insight and fun vibes lol. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/namesoftalkatives/support
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Too Rad Chicks

Deanne Love & Grace Hogan

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Join Grace Hogan & Deanne Love as they live life outside of the box and take you with them. Each week these too rad chicks share a weekly confession, report back on an adventure they have tackled and share their weekly obsession (aka fav tunes of the week)
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A podcast about marriage family and relationships and every ingredient that guarantee to give us chaos in our everyday life. So can we be happily ever after and keep Peace in the midst of our chaos, and if - How do we do it? Our aim with our podcast Welcome Chaos is to encourage and speak faith into tired marriages and families. Our passion is to see marriages and families flourish and enjoy life in abundance.
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Welcome to Let’s talk about Sex with Stephanie Smith, the podcast that’s here to help you create a healthy and kick-ass sex life. Stephanie Smith, your no-nonsense sex educator and relationship guru, is ready to dive headfirst into the wild world of human sexuality, intimacy and relationships with a healthy dose of humor and a whole lot of sass. From bedroom communication to exploring your wildest fantasies, Stephanie‘s got the tips, tricks and expert interviews to help you unleash your inne ...
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A series of podcasts exploring and celebrating female sexuality. Join Bella Heesom for some refreshingly frank, in-depth conversations about sexuality, and its impact on our sense of identity and creativity, among other things. Featuring a range of scintillating guests who enjoy over-sharing. Bella is an actor, writer & theatre maker based in London. Whilst doing research for her new show, Rejoicing At Her Wondrous Vulva The Young Woman Applauded Herself, she read loads of fascinating books ...
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Orgasm, we know it all. But do we? We all want to have it, no matter who we are or how old we are. No matter how often we’ve experienced it before, we still crave more. We live in a world where harder and faster sex is considered better and sex toys and porn are the norms. The belief that erection is proof of men’s masculinity creates massive performance pressure. Women are being objectified and shamed for their bodies creating huge confidence issues. Men believe that they know it all when i ...
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The clitoris is the only organ in the human body that’s dedicated solely to pleasure. It doesn’t have any muscles or play any role in the body's other functions. And while our understanding of the clitoris has improved in recent years, there's still a lot to learn, as research in this area is relatively new. Until recently, researchers thought that…
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The boys sweat through their drawers this week to bring you the latest ep of 10kL. In this ep they talk ripped pants, Liam's washing machine, Rocz vs Trolley, Eagles chants at Phillies games, discuss the NBA finals, the Olympic mascots, and answer listener voicemails. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/tenklossespod Liam: https://tw…
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In January 2024, the renowned French perfumery Guerlain is set to unveil a groundbreaking range of products inspired by quantum physics. Their marketing promises a revolutionary approach to skincare, stating: "After 20 years’ research, Guerlain has created Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile, revealing a new cosmetic rejuvenation pathway for skin, born …
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The beach flag system is a way of indicating the safety conditions of the water and the beach. It helps you to avoid potential hazards and enjoy your time at the beach. Not all countries use the same flags or have the same meanings for them. In some countries, such as the USA and Canada, there are more than four colours of flags, such as brown for …
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What happens when you mix intimacy with psychedelics? Jess and I get personal and vulnerable as we recount our journeys navigating sex, substances, and consent. From the ethereal, boundary-melting experiences enhanced by psychedelics to the pitfalls of relying on alcohol for sexual encounters, we explore how these substances can transform or compli…
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Have you ever been terrified of finding your dog munching on an Easter egg or chocolate treat during the holidays? It’s the kind of thing that can turn a wonderful occasion into a potential disaster. Of course chocolate is a delightful treat for us humans, but it can be extremely harmful to your furry friend, and even fatal in extreme cases. They d…
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It’s known that to beat the heat and avoid dehydration, we need to drink plenty of water. But while some reach for a hot cuppa, others swear by ice-cold beverages, and while this may give you an instant feeling of chill it's sadly just fleeting. The reason being is that our bodies work hard to keep our core temperature steady at around 37°C. So whi…
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Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them. However, with increased awareness of animal welfare and environmental concerns around eating meat people are beginning to think more seriously about insects as food rather than something to be swatted. The prob…
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In this episode, we're breaking down research behind aphrodisiacs, which are natural substances that supposedly help with sexual desire and/or performance! In our conversation, we break down the origin of the word aphrodisiacs and its reference to Greek mythology. We also mention evidence about “mainstream” aphrodisiacs including chocolate, alcohol…
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It’s common knowledge that having plants in your home is incredibly beneficial. They reduce carbon dioxide levels, purify air, reduce dust, and can even dampen noise. Not to mention, how pleasant and soothing they are to look at. But alas, not everyone is blessed with a gardener’s green thumb! Do you feel like your indoor plants just can’t survive …
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We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more! Well one of the main thin…
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The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from your past. But broken heart syndrome is a real physical condition, which is also known as Tako-tsubo. Good guess but just wide of the mark. Tako-tsubo syndrome was described for the first time in Japan, at the start of the 1990s. Researchers in the western w…
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Ending up in tears when preparing a dish with onions can be pretty darn inconvenient. No sooner have you started chopping them up, you find your eyes getting watery and stinging. Of course, those tears aren’t related to any feelings of sadness; rather they’re down to a series of chemical reactions. Like a lot of fruit and veg we buy at the supermar…
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One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us. For some the flexibility was a breath of fresh air, others missed the office and even the commute but with employee happiness more important than ever and people feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work the question of how …
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Society’s beauty standards constantly evolve, and sometimes in surprising ways. The terms "rodent man" and "hot rodent man" have gone viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views. And the roots of those terms are pretty literal - they refer to men whose facial features are reminiscent of rodents like mice, rats or hamsters. I know, it might not se…
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The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…
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In late March 2024, actor Pierre Niney took to TikTok to reveal his newest love affair—not with a co-star, but with an adorable miniature donkey he’s recently adopted. The tiny equine, fully grown yet no larger than a Labrador, has captured the hearts of his fans. Social media is full with clips of tiny cows, goats, and pigs lounging on couches, na…
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Have you ever walked into your living room, kitchen or bedroom and completely forgotten what you went there for? It can be pretty annoying, and a little unsettling too. You might start wondering if you’ve got memory problems. This mental block phenomenon actually has a name: the doorway effect. It happens to most people from time to time. Through a…
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Can a high-tech scale really measure your self-worth? Join us on this episode of the Joosi Sex Podcast as Kim and I, your host Alisa, have a raw and heartfelt discussion on diet culture. We dig deep into the ingrained societal beliefs that equate thinness with health and goodness, revealing the relentless pressure to shrink our bodies to fit these …
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Overthinking can be a real cause of anxiety for some people. Have you ever struggled to get to sleep at night with all the thoughts running through your head? Does my new boss like me? Am I even cut out for this job? My kid just brought home a bad report card; are they going through a rough patch, or is it a sign of something more serious? Basicall…
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According to data from Finder.com, the average Brit now spends 4 hours and 14 minutes using their smartphone each day. It’s hardly surprising; smartphone use has grown consistently over the last 15 years, to the extent that the devices have become almost like an extension of our arms and hands. Given we tend to hold our phones out in front of us wh…
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We’re surrounded by screens all day, right up until we go to bed. Our lives are intertwined with technology, from the smartphone alarms that wake us to the late-night emails we check. An Ifop study from April 2021 revealed a startling figure: 69% of those scrolling in bed battle with sleep disorders. And while we might think that a quick video or m…
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You’ve no doubt heard references to the existence of body clocks, and it’s no surprise because all of our bodily functions are regulated by the circadian system. To put it simply, our circadian rhythms optimise bodily functions. In this episode, we explain why it is important. They are managed by a master clock known as the circadian pacemaker whic…
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Binge eating, also known as uncontrollable overeating, is an eating disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and excessive consumption of food within a specific period, usually not exceeding two hours, and a loss of control over eating behavior. This means that a person can’t measure the amounts or types of food they are consuming, and may eat q…
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If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nausea, fatigue and other symptoms can make it a real challenge to get through the day after a night out. There’s actually a scientific term for the unpleasant symptoms that come with a hangover; it’s veis…
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It’s happened to most of us at least once. A condom breaks, it turns out the girl forgot to take her pill, or you got carried away and had sex even though you didn’t have any condoms. These things happen, but the aftermath can be anxiety-inducing for a number of reasons. A World Health Organisation report from May 2024 said that sexually transmitte…
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According to Retaildata.co.uk, us Brits are the second biggest consumers of gum in the world. On average, Brits use between 120 and 130 sticks each every year! Now despite that, many people don’t really know what chewing gum is actually made up of. We know that the minty freshness helps with bad breath and that maybe there’s some connection to oral…
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You may remember that we talked about the Great Resignation a little while back on Do You Really Know. The trend saw millions of workers across the US quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022 in particular, with a similar pattern being seen in other Western countries too. Well it might have seemed like a great idea at the time for a lot of those resignees,…
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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…
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Imagine being drunk, without having drunk a single drop of alcohol, it seems completely implausible, and yet for some is a reality. South-West media shared the story of a motorist who appeared in court in Bruges in 2022 after being found to have too much alcohol in his blood twice in the same year. The man, in his forties, was eventually acquitted,…
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When you’re feeling a little blue, eating to feel better can be an appealing proposition. But the reality is we often turn to junk food or sugary treats that are high in calories and packed with salt or saturated fats. Of course, our mood can be impacted by a number of factors and there’s no magic fix that will instantly make us feel better. But th…
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Don’t pause joy for your next getaway. Start loving the life you’re in. Connection and fun can be found right where you’re sitting. In this episode, Melissa Havertz gives real tips to discover joy in the little moments of life and how to use them for greater connection with the ones that matter most. 💜 Learn more from Melissa at her upcoming worksh…
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When choosing a holiday destination abroad, what factors do you take into account? Perhaps stunning landscapes, vibrant cultural scenes or enticing local cuisine. Well for some people it goes beyond that, and they have to think about to what extent they can be themselves without fear. For many LGBTQI+ individuals, that’s an important consideration.…
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Pride Month 2024 is in full flow and this week, Do You Really Know brings you a week-long exploration of topics aimed at deepening your understanding of LGBTQI+ history and struggles. Initially dubbed as LGBT rights, they've undergone changes alongside the evolving language of identity. The term "gay" alone became way too narrow to encompass the en…
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A global study by Deloitte, conducted early last year, uncovered that fewer than half of queer employees are comfortable disclosing their identity to all their colleagues. Although a majority sees the value in openness about their orientation, the ease of sharing this with the entire office is another story. On the other hand, in France, an April 2…
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If you’re asking yourself whether cracking your knuckles is a bad thing, we'll take it as a given that you do crack your knuckles. You’ve probably also been told at some point that doing so will give you arthritis, most likely by someone already annoyed at you doing it! So, just how seriously should you be taking the know-it-alls? As you’re probabl…
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You’re probably familiar with the fact that June is Pride month, as it’s been the case for over 50 years now. And this week, we’re covering a range of topics that relate to Pride on Do You Really Know. But how did the choice of June as Pride month come about originally? To understand this, you need to go back to the origins of the LGBTQI+ movement.…
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2022 marked the driest summer in nearly 30 years according to the UK government. And authorities felt the need to bring in a hosepipe ban across Kent and Sussex, which came into effect from 26th June. Back in April, a National Drought Group spokesperson said that Britain won’t be able to “rely on the weather alone” to sustain water levels, and that…
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heart attack can be deadly but thankfully there are life saving treatments out there. However, research from the British Heart foundation has found that women are not receiving the same standard of care as men. Although heart disease and heart attacks are more common in men it is more likely to be fatal for women. In fact heart attacks kill twice a…
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Picture the scene: a woman is sitting in a bar, when a man comes up to try to talk to her. She finds him attractive, but acts disinterested and more or less ignores him, in order to not seem desperate. The man gives up and leaves the woman alone, but she then feels dissatisfied that he hasn’t persisted. It might seem like a counterintuitive approac…
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When we think of those who have high blood sugar, we tend to think of people with diabetes, as they often have to monitor their levels and sometimes undergo insulin treatment. But actually everybody can have blood sugar spikes, and many of us do without even realising. These occur when a simple sugar called glucose builds up in the blood. This is k…
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, our mouths host no fewer than 700 species of microbes, including “germs like bacteria, fungus and more”. Some are helpful in producing vitamins, or aiding in digestion, for example, but others can cause problems like bad breath. Because many of these microbes live on the tongue, recent …
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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…
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You know how sometimes you might indulge in a bit too much junk food, or maybe the kids aren’t acing their tests, or perhaps you’re navigating the single life? Hold up—before you start to worry, there’s a seemingly scientific explanation for all of it, and it points to one place: our brains. Neuroscience has become the go-to for decoding life’s iss…
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We’re all aware of the physical risks associated with extreme heat, like dehydration and fainting for example. But a number of scientific studies have shown that heatwaves also have a major impact on people’s mental health. It’s important to highlight that the difference can be experienced by anyone, not just those with existing psychiatric conditi…
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