Ladies, We Need To Talk

What does free speech mean if women can't afford to defend it? And what happens when the law meant to protect reputations is used to silence women speaking out about alleged sexual violence?
Jennifer Robinson is one of the world's most recognisable human rights lawyers. She's represented actress Amber Heard, whose trial became the stuff of fierce public debate and trial by media.
Now Jennifer's fighting to change that, by challenging a legal system that can be weaponised to silence survivors of gendered violence.
More information:
How many more women? Is published by Allen and Unwin
This episode will answer questions like:
Who is Jennifer Robinson?
Why did Amber Heard testify in the UK defamation trial?
What are the allegations against Johnny Depp?
What happened to Brittany Higgins?
What is the Stop the SLAPP Alliance?
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Imagine entering a space where your wildest sexual fantasies are on full display - minus the creepy dudes.
Forget keys in a bowl and seedy nightclubs, women are flipping the stereotype, creating sexy playgrounds on their own terms.
Yumi Stynes steps inside modern sex parties where consent is non-negotiable and women of all ages and backgrounds feel safe to indulge their deepest desires.
This episode will answer questions like:
What is a sex party?
Who goes to sex parties?
Who runs sex parties?
What do people do at sex parties?
Are sex parties one big orgy?
Is it cheating to attend a sex party?
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Why tradwife content is so seductive — ABC listenWhat to read next:
The women 'quietly quitting' their marriages — ABC NewsThis episode contains references to sex, relationships, intimacy, sex parties, consent.

From making bubble gum by hand to tranquil depictions of motherhood, why is the tradwife fantasy so appealing and why can't we look away?
During the pandemic, tradwives like Nara Smith and Hannah Neeleman from Ballerina Farm dominated our algorithms. They baked perfectly scored sourdough loaves in spotless kitchens and made cereal for their toddlers from scratch.
These women depict an enviable, calm lifestyle that very few women can attain.
While some influencers reject the label of tradwife, their content taps into a powerful fantasy that has drawn millions of women to watch, even if we have no plans or desire to ever live that way.
Yumi Stynes is joined by Professor Heejung Chung to unpack the tradwife phenomenon and the real-world impacts that come with the promotion of "traditional" gendered ideals.
This episode will answer questions like:
What is a tradwife?
Where did the tradwife movement come from?
How do tradwives afford the lifestyle?
Do tradwives have their own money?
Are men looking for a tradwife?
Do tradwives have to be submissive?
Is Nara Smith a tradwife?
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The women 'quietly quitting' their marriages — ABC NewsThis episode contains references to tradwives, traditional lifestyles, Ballerina Farm, Nara Smith, Yesteryear and Hannah Neeleman.

An "I do" between husband and wife comes with many promises, not least of which is to be truthful. 
So what do you do when your husband comes out as gay? For some women, it's a revelation that up-ends decades of marriage, family and identity.
Can these relationships survive? And if they don't, how do you move beyond the hurt and build a new life?
Yumi Stynes speaks to women who learned their husbands were gay after years of marriage and shared lives.
This episode will answer questions like:
How can I talk to my husband about his sexuality?
How can I tell if my husband is gay?
Can I ask my husband if he is gay?
If my husband watches gay porn, is he gay?
Where can I find support?
More information:
Women Partners | Free Counselling & Support for Women in NSW is a NSW based service but offers free resources nationwide
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Abortion is legal across Australia, but safe, affordable access is still not guaranteed for everyone.
While three quarters of Australians support abortion access, finding a GP who will help is a postcode lottery.
And the fallout from the 2022 reversal of Roe v Wade is being felt in Australia, with US-inspired protests and political tactics entering the fray.
Yumi sits down with GP Dr Keersten Fitzgerald to learn about the roadblocks to getting an abortion, and talks to historian Dr Prudence Flowers about the recent push to limit abortion in Australia.
Other resources:
If you're in Victoria, My options runs a free sexual and reproductive health service help line.
In NSW, Search Plus is a new tool operated by Family planning to help with reproductive or sexual health services.
Pink Elephant is a national service available on 1300 726 306 run by PANDA.
This episode will answer questions like:
When can I have an abortion in Australia?
When can I have an abortion?
What is a medical abortion?
How do you get an abortion?
Is abortion legal in Australia?
Why do people get an abortion?
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The women 'quietly quitting' their marriages — ABC NewsThis episode contains references to healthcare, abortion, reproductive rights, surgical abortion, medical abortion and termination.