TYPF Talks

In this episode of "Abort the Stigma," Arundhati presents common questions sourced from queer and trans individuals from her research to Dr. Barua regarding abortion and safer sex practices. The podcast delves into critical medical topics such as bodily changes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and the use of abortion pills. Dr. Barua not only explores the medical dimensions of gender and qu...

In this episode of "Abort the Stigma," the podcast confronts the absence of transmasculine individuals in abortion conversations, highlighting how legal, social, and medical narratives predominantly revolve around cisgender women. Transmasculine people face numerous barriers when seeking abortion services, including misgendering and a lack of understanding of their diverse experiences an...

In this episode of the "Abort the Stigma" podcast series, we delve into the inclusion of cis-men in discussions surrounding abortion. Traditionally, conversations about abortion have been perceived as primarily concerning women, queer individuals, and transmasc individuals. However, this episode highlights the importance of men's involvement in supporting pregnant people with pre-mar...

In this episode of the "Abort the Stigma" podcast series, we delve into the intersection of sex work movement and abortion access. Join us as we explore the legal and medical landscapes shaping sex workers' right to abortion, hear personal experiences from the ground, and address the unique challenges they face in securing reproductive healthcare. Get ready to confront stigmas, chall...

In this episode, we dissect the complex portrayal of abortion in Indian media. From sensationalized news coverage to nuanced film narratives, we explore how media contributes to shaping public perceptions around abortion. You will hear from our fellows who have analysed portrayal of abortion in Malayalam and Hindi cinema, and who bring in their experience in news journalism. Join us as we navigate...

In the first episode of Abort the Stigma podcast series, we will discuss the legal and medical facets of abortion access, weigh in on the ground reality of abortion rights, and bust some common myths surrounding abortion. About Abort the Stigma Podcast series: Abortion is frequently seen in a negative light. The focus usually rests upon the termination of the pregnancy, or the stigma or fear that...

This podcast features TYPF's Communications intern Aparna in conversation with Jyoti Nisha, an independent writer and filmmaker with 10 years of experience in print, radio, and TV. This podcast was part of TYPF's digital campaign to commemorate Dalit History Month in April 2021.

On World Contraception Day, Mohita from TYPF speaks to Mamta Ji from Swabhiman Samiti, a TYPF partner organisation that works with young people on issues of SRHR in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Mamta Ji talks about young people's access to contraception and how that has been impacted by COVID-19.

In this podcast, TYPF's Safe Abortion For Everyone (SAFE) campaign fellow Vihaan talks to Diti, a young trans masculine person about the experiences of trans masculine persons accessing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. They also talk about abortion access for trans persons and critique the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act from a queer feminist lens.

In this podcast, TYPF's Safe Abortion For Everyone (SAFE) campaign fellow Vihaan talks to Fred, a young trans masculine person about trans men's experiences of pregnancy and the need for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and abortion access for trans persons.

In this podcast, TYPF's Safe Abortion For Everyone (SAFE) campaign fellow Vihaan talks to Paras, a young trans masculine person about understanding the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation and the need for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and abortion access for trans persons.

This podcast is a conversation between Avali, Manasa, Pallavi, and Vaishali, the persons who developed this curriculum and provides a rationale about why there was a need to build a separate CSE curriculum for younger adolescents. During the podcasts, the participants also talk about strategies one can adopt while engaging with stakeholders such as teachers or guardians of the adolescents. This po...

This podcast features TYPF's Arzoo in conversation with Dhruv, Kajal, and Kasturee, adolescents aged 9-13 who have been a part of TYPF's Know Your Body Know Your Rights programme cohorts in the Delhi implementation cycles from 2019 – 2020. The podcast documents their experiences of engaging in comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) sessions, maps the impact of the programme on their knowledge, pe...

In this podcast, TYPF's Know Your Body Know Your Rights (KYBKYR) campaign fellow Rukmini talks to The Kinky Collective about consent, both within and outside the BDSM community. Members of The Kinky Collective talk about their subjective understandings of consent, safe words, messy desires, RACK (Risk Aware Consensual Kink), handling rejection, and active participation in consenting.

In this podcast, TYPF's Know Your Body Know Your Rights (KYBKYR) campaign fellow Rukmini talks to The Kinky Collective about kink and the body. This episode is an introduction to three members of The Kinky Collective, their personal kink journeys, and how they've come to find a safe space amidst social ostracisation. We also talk about the importance of community and support when things go wrong.

When we talk about sexuality, we often exclude people with disabilities. In this podcast, TYPF's Know Your Body Know Your Rights (KYBKYR) campaign fellow Nikita talks to disabled activists Abhishek Anicca and Shivangi about sex and desire.

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism (16 DoA) campaign against gender based violence (GBV), we spoke to Wamika to understand gender based violence within the media industry.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism (16 DoA) campaign against gender based violence (GBV), we spoke to Pallavi to understand gender based violence and discrimination within the legal framework.