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The Happy Vagina

The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook – promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington and the Scummy Mummies headlining.

Previous guests on episode 1, 2, 3 and 4 include Gwyneth Paltrow, Lena Headey, Myleene Klass, Nicola Adams OBE, Dr Zoe Williams, Dita Von Teese, Erin O’Conner MBE, Andrea McLean, June Sarpong OBE, Sex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood, Tanya Reynolds, Alix Fox and George Robinson, FGM campaigner Hibo Wardere, poet Nikita Gill, Laura Whitmore, Chloe Delevingne, Kenny Ethan Jones, Charlie Condou, Sex With Emily, Nimco Ali OBE, Nicholas Pinnock, Jesscia Megan, Leslie Zemeckis, Erika Lust and Ruby Rare each sharing a huge variety of uplifting, fun, heartfelt and personal experiences.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

In association with women’s business network AllBright

Produced by Pineapple Audio Production

Video content created by Lucy Alexander at Yvonne Creative

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This podcast was produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back.

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DITA VON TEESE: FREEDOM IN FEMINISM May 12, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by the amazing Dita Von Teese who dives deep into finding her true self through erotica, building a life she loves and how being true to ourselves is the ultimate freedom.

Dita has spent her life breaking down taboos for women and continues to champion diversity and representation in acts. We talk about her journey to becoming a burlesque star; finding her own brand of sensuality, embracing her age in world telling her to be young, and being a role model for female empowerment, while staying true to herself and her own course.

Hosted by Mika Simmons, this episode to The Happy Vagina podcast is co-hosted by Chloe Delevingne

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SEX WITH EMILY: YOUR LIBIDO AND YOU May 05, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we get the lowdown on libido from pleasure expert and host of @sexwithemily podcast Dr Emily Morse.

We dive deep into what low libido is and how can you can harness your own, by exploring your body and becoming your own expert. Because we all deserve more pleasure, whatever that looks like.

Emily Morse is an American sex therapist, author and host of long-running podcast, Sex with Emily. Emily holds two bachelors degrees from The University of Michigan in psychology and political science. She attended the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, where she became a Doctor of Human Sexuality. Emily Morse is on a mission to liberate the conversation around sex and pleasure. Over the last 15 years, Morse’s work has made her the best-selling author of Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight, a pioneering MasterClass instructor on Sex and Communication, live SiriusXM radio host and executive producer and host of the #1 Sexuality podcast on iTunes, Sex With Emily.

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by The Organic Pharmacy.

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RUBY RARE: CONSENT IS A CONVERSATION Apr 28, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by Sex Educator and Body Positive campaigner Ruby Rare who shares her personal insights into finding and loving your true sexual self. We also dive deep into consent and Ruby shares her top tips on how to make consent a conversation. Listen now for everything from science, to sex, to self-love, plus what to do if youfeel like you've lost your invitation to the orgasm party.

Ruby Rare is a sex educator on a mission to get people talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. She's curious to have the conversations many shy away from, with a nuanced perspective that holds inclusion and sex positivity at the very core.

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LESLIE ZEMECKIS: I DON'T HEAR "NO" Apr 21, 2021

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This week we are joined by Burlesque expert @lesliezemeckis who educates us on how the women at the beginning of the 20th century found freedom and preempted feminism in Burlesque. The women of America's old school Burlesque scene took their own opportunities, to make their own art and their own money. Leslie is an actress and award wining author and filmmaker who - like the women whose stories she tells - has learned not to take 'no' for an answer.

Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie'scritically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America.

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ERIKA LUST: THE FEMALE GAZE Apr 14, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by Erika Lust the Swedish born, Barcelona based erotic film director, screenwriter and producer who has dedicated her life to reframing pornography into the feminist space

Since the debut of her first indie erotic film The Good Girl in 2004, Lust has been instrumental in promoting the aims of the feminist pornography movement through capturing the female gaze, and a dedication to female pleasure. Lust created Erika Lust Films whose company values towards an ethical production process set the company apart from mainstream pornography sites. She has played a key role in advocating the importance to pay for porn to ensure safe working conditions and fair pay for sex workers. She has written several books, as well as directed and produced a number of award-winning films.

The team at The Happy Vagina understand that pornography can be complicated for some people, whether individually or within a relationship. For many people porn addiction can be a symptom, rather than a cause, of underlying issues you might be experiencing. You aren't alone; there are place you can go to for support. If you feel like you, or someone you know, might be struggling with your relationship with porn, please reach out and ask for help.

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NIMCO ALI OBE: CAMPAIGNING NOT COMPLAINING Mar 31, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by award winning political activist and undefeated 'fanny defender' Nimco Ali OBE. A survivor of FGM here she teaches us all about how to be a campaigner - not a complainer!

Nimco Ali OBE is a British independent government adviser on tackling violence against women and girls, and author of What We're Told Not to Talk About - But We're Going to Anyway. Nimco Ali has spent her life campaigning to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and is a leading commentator in international media on the rights of girls and women - particularly surrounding FGM and surrounding issues. Everyone should be following Nimco and you can do so at @NimkoAli

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by DAYE. Daye is an innovative gynae health brand on a mission to raise the standards of female healthcare through the creation of sustainable products and services which bridge the gender health gap. Daye’s Naked and CBD tampons are made of 100% plastic-free, certified organic and unbleached cotton fibres. They're sanitised to eliminate bacteria and candida yeast which are the leading causes of infections like TSS, BV and thrush. Daye's CBD tampons have been clinically proven to soothe menstrual pain by 80%.

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JESS MEGAN: BREAKING FREE Mar 25, 2021

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast campaigner, star of Channel 4's Bring Back the Bush and Cosmopolitan's Health and Well-being Influencer of the year 2019, nominee Jessica Megan shares her top tips on how to break free of the systems and thought patterns that that bind us and hold us back from true freedom

Jessica Megan is a body-positive activist, extremely passionate about sexual wellbeing and self-love, and as such has become a role model for thousands of women and all of us at The Happy Vagina! Her followers look to her for guidance on feminism, fashion, beauty, sex, body confidence and relationship issues. Everyone should be following Jess and you can do so at @jess_megan_

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by DAYE. Daye is an innovative gynae health brand on a mission to raise the standards of female healthcare through the creation of sustainable products and services which bridge the gender health gap.Daye’s Naked and CBD tampons are made of 100% plastic-free, certified organic and unbleached cotton fibres. They're sanitised to eliminate bacteria and candida yeast which are the leading causes of infections like TSS, BV and thrush. Daye's CBD tampons have been clinically proven to soothe menstrual pain by 80%.

Find out more about the inspirational work of Daye and get £5 off your first order at with our code 'TheHappyVagina' at www.yourdaye.com.

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DR HEDIEH & HASTI ASADI: IT TAKES A VULVA, TO KNOW A VULVA Oct 09, 2020

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A very special, bonus epode of The Happy Vagina, for World Period day. Host Mika Simmons is joined by Swedish entrepreneurs Dr. Hedieh and Hasti Asadi founders for DeoDoc. Not only are these women pioneering new research and education into female hygiene products they also have the most inspirational story of transformation, having been smuggled out of Iran during the 1980’s, Hedieh and Hasti are an incredible example of what can happen when refugees are given a chance to succeed. When a country makes everyone feel welcome, and provides education - they can flourish and all of humanity benefits.

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NICHOLAS PINNOCK: LOVE FOR LIFE Sep 17, 2020

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Season 2 finalé with the brilliant Nicholas Pinnock, leading British actor who joins Mika on The Happy Vagina all the way from New York where he is currently filming Season 2 of ABC’s groundbreaking For Life. We delve deep into the importance of his work as a mental health campaigner, his experiences and feelings around family and children - the pressures heterosexual men feel from society, the impact it has on his freedom, and the tools Nicholas has used to stay true to himself and mentally well.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Eleanor Compton

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KATE DEVLIN: THE FUTURE OF SEX Sep 15, 2020

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Kate Devlin, social archeologist, writer and leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence in the sex and intimacy space joins Mika on The Happy Vagina this week to discuss our relationship with technology and machines, and her latest book, Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots - which we really could not recommend highly enough. Kate is not only a phenomenal orator on all things sexbot, her archeological background gives her a vast knowledge of sex toys from right back to Ancient Greece.

Today’s episode of The Happy Vagina was brought to you in partnership with sexual wellness brand LELO - a self-care movement, in the sex toy space, aimed at anyone who knows that satisfaction transcends gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. If you want the experience of ecstasy, without shame, head over to LELO and use the discount code HAPPYVAGINA20 for a 20% discount on all their delicious products.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Eleanor Compton

We'd love to hear from you!

Email:

hello@thehappyvagina.co

Social:

@TheHappyVagina

@MissMikaSimmons

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