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HPV: Should I be Afraid? The Truth Behind the "STD" w/ Dr. Diane Harper, Ep. 66 Nov 05, 2015

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T&A, both diagnosed with HPV at varying points in their lives, get to the bottom of why there's so much conflicting information around HPV out there. Expert, Dr. Diane Harper, who has been heard on NPR, Katie Couric, CNN, and other sites, fills us in on the 101 of HPV to the research and why it's important to have regular checkups for healthcare and prevention. How does HPV work? Why is it so common? How can I prevent it? Do the vaccines work? Why don't they test men?! All of your questions are answered in a clear, concise way, thanks to Dr. Harper! We know you'll feel as relieved as we do after listening to this episode. Show Notes HPV is a tiny virus that has been with us forever-literally since the time of dinosaurs! (4:15) It literally bounces around on skin. It does not live in blood or other bodily fluids (5:53) What are the avenues of transmission for HPV? Hint: it’s not only our sexual organs (06:04) It’s definitely a survivor. The way it infects the skin cells allows it to hide from the immune system (06:54) Find relevant links & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/hpv-should-i-be-afraid-of-it-the-truth-behind-the-std-with-dr-diane-harper-ep-66/

Can a Woman be Too Sexually Assertive? w/ Joe Praino of The Dirty Sports, Ep.65 Oct 29, 2015

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T&A chat with Joe Praino, super dude, and host of both the Dirty Sports and Kooks of Komedy podcasts, about women and when the ladies cross the line at a bar or in the bedroom! Do women take liberties that men can't and is that okay? Where do we draw the line? T&A also interviewed prominent podcasting men at the LA Podfest about their experiences with feeling violated by a woman. Interview SoundBites at LA Podfest from: Walker Uhl of The Deeper Dive Podcast , Mike Siegel of Travel Tales Podcast, and Murray Valeriano of Road Stories Podcast Show Notes For a typical guy, if a girl is coming on super strong, then he’s probably going to be into it. It has to bepretty weird and over-the-top to scare a guy away. (2:50) There’s a perception by some women that you can’t ever really cross a line because men stereotypically are ‘game’ for action (5:51) The most attractive to a guy is the woman who wants him (6:22) But, coming on so strong that it jumps normal steps in the process can throw everything off (6:52) Find Relevant Links & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/can-a-woman-be-too-sexually-aggressive-w-joe-praino-of-the-dirty-sports-podcast/

Does Female Viagra Work? w/ Liz Canner of Orgasm inc., Ep.64 Oct 22, 2015

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The first FDA approved female , Flibanserin(aka Adyii), will be available for consumers this October, 2015! BUT, before you jump on the band wagon there's a few things about the creation of this drug you might want to hear about... T&A talk with Liz Canner, director of the documentary film 'Orgasm inc.' about the race for the pharmaceutical's holy grail, how the 'need' for this drug even came into being, and big pharma's influence on our sexuality. Fascinating, informative and uncomfortably eye-opening. Watch Orgasm inc. on Netflix, iTunes and everywhere else: www.orgasminc.org And, check out A's blog, 'Female : A Cautionary Tale' for a deeper look at Flibanserin's story Show Notes In clinical trials, the subjects kept a daily diary and across the board, they recorded no significant daily increase in sexual desire (03:47) Who started the rumors of sexism and injustice at the FDA? (05:09) Flibanserin was originally developed as an SSRI to treat depression, but it didn’t work as an anti-depressant (05:40) What is ‘Conditioned Branding’? (08:05) What is HSDD and is it real? (08:50) Drug companies have to have a clearly defined disease to start testing. (09:45) The doctors that came together to define Female Sexual Dysfunction had ties to 22 drug companies. (10:28) Relevant Links & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/need-female--think-twice-before-you-pop-that-magic-pill/

Is Your Smell Down There Normal or Could It Be Bacterial Vaginosis? Ep. 63 Oct 15, 2015

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'A' got a surprising diagnosis that threatens her reputation with her lovers...A bad smelling vagina can totally happen to you, but let's talk about it, so you don't feel ashamed, and you know what to do when it happens to you. How the common medical recommendation of "have less sexual partners" just won't cut it anymore for the modern woman! And guys, as awkward as this might sound, you want to listen up, because the more you know about vaginas, the better you'll be able to love them. Show Notes Bacterial vaginosis is caused by E. coli in your vagina (07:00) The mouth also carries the E. coli bacteria (07:51) What are the popular themes and stigma surrounding female problems? (09:05) Can you get bacterial infections without being sexually active? (09:21) Bacterial vaginosis is NOT an STD and one of the major contributors is actually nylon underwear (11:30) What is the “Boric acid trick”? (16:20) Vaginal problems can happen in times of high stress because the nervous system is tied to the lymphatic system (18:43) How can your period and sexual intercourse change the normal pH of your vagina? (20:00) The still ever-present overwhelming and subversive advice that less sexual partners means you won’t get vaginal problems (20:55) Did you know that men can get a pill to kill yeast that they might be carrying to their partners? (22:10) (the pill mentioned is Diflucan) Relevant Links & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/is-your-smell-down-there-normal-ep-63/

Suffragette & What Really Needs to Happen for Equality Today EP 62 Oct 08, 2015

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'A' reads her blog post on the film, Suffragette, starring Carrie Mulligan and Meryl Streep, directed by Sarah Gavron. A's experience of the film screening at Telluride Film Festival provoked emotional turmoil, and brought up many of her own frustrations with the current state inequality in America. While Suffragette follows the story of women fighting for the right to vote in the early part of the century, 'A' felt the impact from centuries of oppression for the female gender to present day - how insecurity and fear have been deeply embedded in our psyche as women, and how we might go about eradicating these hindrances slowing us down, and how we as a society, including men, can find a balance in allowing our feminine energies to exist without shame. .

Melissa Silverstein: Women and Hollywood, EP.61 Oct 01, 2015

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Melissa Silverstein (@melsil), writer, activist, and leading expert in gender parity in Hollywood (founder of www.womenandfilm.com and the Athena Film Festival talks with us about the facts of gender inequality in entertainment and how the disparity impacts our lives more than we think! After, T&A chat with eachother about how we, as women, grapple with erasing a history of silencing women in the public sphere. Show Notes Are people aware that there is a lack of opportunity for women in film? (03:00) How many women are really working on the Top 250 grossing films? (03.25) Are the stats any different for TV? (03:55) 84% of first-time TV directors are men and that affects a woman’s future in film? (04:35) Women don’t get the opportunities to direct $100m movies (06:32) We all live in a world where an unconscious bias affects us (08.28) There is an assumption that animated movies and action movies such as Superman are geared towards males and therefore even the characters and extras are overwhelmingly male (09:00) When women fail at something, they just fail out of the industry. When men fail, they get another chance (11:18) People are hungry and desperate to see things that reflect themselves (13:25) Women are kept out of high-budgets because their competence is not trusted (14:15) Relevant Links & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/melissa-silverstein-women-in-hollywood-gender-parity-ep-61/

Why Burning Man? T's Experience, EP.60 Sep 24, 2015

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T&A talk about T's first experience at Burning Man and how it's not all drugs and sex! Hear her stories and what made Burning Man so unique to her, her challenging assimilation back into society, and what made it such a stress free environment- despite no showers and dust storms. T goes to Burning Man for the first time and is here to tell you how amazing it is! To begin with, T was really resisting going to Burning Man, even thinking about selling her ticket at the last minute! But, she realized that because she was resisting it so strongly, that was a sign that she needed to go andpush her boundaries. What an experience! It’s so powerful and beautiful that it’s hard to express in conversation but we’re going to give you the highlights. Stereotypes and Rumors The further you get from Black Rock City, NV, where the event is held every year, the less people understand it. Burning Man is surrounded by myths and clichés, with tales and visions of a free-for-all of drugs and sex. Resources & FULL Show Notes HERE: http://www.tatalksex.com/ts-first-experience-at-burning-man-ep-60-pushing-boundaries/

Real Love vs. False Love: Which One is Yours? with Dr. Richard Cookerly, EP.59 Sep 17, 2015

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Love, can often come from a selfish place, even when it doesn't appear to be so. But can we spot the difference between real love and false love? T&A Talk with Dr. Richard Cookerly, relational psychotherapist and co-author of the book, Real Love False Love on the difference between the two, why learning real love can literally save our lives, and exactly how to go about changing our love practices. A fascinating examination of the ways the American culture has learned to love and how to go about changing it. Check out Dr. Cookerly's work at www.whatislovedrcookerly.com

Prostitution: Should We Legalize? Part 2 with Dr. Melinda Chateauvert, EP.58 Sep 11, 2015

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Part 2! Sorry for the audio with this half everyone, still working out tech difficulties. A bit of an echo but still AMAZING info so bear with us and keep listening! Thanks for your patience, and if you'd like to read the transcript instead, click here: http://www.tatalksex.com/transcript-of-should-we-legalize-prostitution-with-author-dr-melinda-chateauvert-part-2-only/ T&A are very excited to talk with Dr. Mindy Chateauvert, historian and author of the book, 'Sex Workers Unite: A History of the Movement from Stonewall to Slutwalk' in part one of this two-part show. Sex worker's rights are a hotly debated topic and everyone seems to have an opinion about its possible legalization- but do we really know what we're talking about? Mindy answers all of our questions and gives us an incredibly educated and eye-opening account of all sides of the debate. Plus, A shares her experience from being in the industry and the girls talk about the damaging affects of America's 'Whorephobia' with Mindy (Mindy's term, we can't claim that one). See Dr. Melinda Chateuvert's work at www.sexworkersunite.com and follow her @whorestorian

Prostitution: Should We Legalize? Part 1 with Dr. Melinda Chateauvert, EP.57 Sep 03, 2015

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T&A are very excited to talk with Dr. Mindy Chateauvert, historian and author of the book, 'Sex Workers Unite: A History of the Movement from Stonewall to Slutwalk' in part one of this two-part show. Sex worker's rights are a hotly debated topic and everyone seems to have an opinion about its possible legalization- but do we really know what we're talking about? Mindy answers all of our questions and gives us an incredibly educated and eye-opening account of all sides of the debate. Plus, A shares her experience from being in the industry and the girls talk about the damaging affects of America's 'Whorephobia' with Mindy (Mindy's term, we can't claim that one). See Dr. Melinda Chateuvert's work at www.sexworkersunite.com and follow her @whorestorian

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