Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we focus on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support group for asexual people.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney shares her journey of realizing she was queer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since ancient times, women have been advised to cover up in order to protect their dignity. More recently, a so-called "modesty movement" has gotten underway, and Cristen and Caroline undress how the "modest is hottest" message ultimately strips agency from women and men alike in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...

Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this happy hour check-in, Anney opens up about her sexual orientation and we discuss sex, love, identity and erasure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Pride Month, we discuss Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and dig into themes of sexual identity, gender norms and dysfunctional family dynamics.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today's installment of Women Around the World, we focus on LGBTQIA+ activist and advocate Ruby Corado.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another end of the school year, another headline about a yearbook coordinator editing girls' pictures without consent. Anney and Samantha talk about why this is problematic.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Adjoa Danso joins us to discuss asexuality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this epic concluding episode of our galactically important saga, we unpack the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The first order of business? Discussing the women in the movies, the backlash against them, with bonus discussion of women behind the scenes, mansplaining and toxic masculinity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

To wind down the week, Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Anteel Tequila while discussing the distiller and Simone Biles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Carter has long been a controversial character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Learn more about why that is in this installment of Fictional Women Around the World.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When beer brewer and production manager Brienne Allan asked for people to share their experiences with sexism in the beer world, the response was overwhelming. Anney and Samantha look at the #MeToo movement in the beer industry.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline and Cristen in this classic episode as they look at other countries that allow women in combat, outline a brief history of women soldiers and explore the combat exclusion policy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches in the United States, Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the women behind this holiday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gift for the 16th episode anniversary of happy hour is silver holloware. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is parentification and how does it impact women and girls?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's segment, we highlight disability and transformative justice organizer Mia Mingus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we begin re-entering society, women are reporting low self-esteem around job performance and self-image. Anney and Samantha dig into the science of why that is, and how to deal with it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those that find the lack of ladies in the Star Wars universe disturbing, is there a new hope on the horizon? The force is strong with this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our wrap-up look at women cult leaders, we examine even more examples of women founding, leading and maintaining cults. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Montanya Rum and discuss respecting traditions while making something new. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd stops by to unpack why so many video about trafficking are going viral on social media, debunk some trafficking myths and discuss what trafficking actually looks like and why these videos are often doing more harm than good. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on the work of Dr. Amani Ballour during her time as the director of a subterranean hospital in Syria called the Cave. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.