The Womansplaining Podcast

Well, we’ve finally done it, we’ve answered ALL of the questions and solved every problem in the world. You’re welcome. Ok, ok, not exactly, but in our series finale, we will be answering our remaining listener questions and then riding off into the sunset… We have had so much fun doing this podcast and learning from each other and from our guests. We have especially loved getting to know and interact with our wonderful listeners all over the world!  There won’t be new episodes, but you can always go back and re-listen to and share your favorites with friends to keep the discussion going. Thanks for joining us on this crazy podcast journey. You’re all deputized ‘Splainers now, so go forth and spread your Womansplaining knowledge! 

In the penultimate episode of The Womansplaining Podcast, The ‘Splainers are joined by “J” - a nurse practitioner at Planned Parenthood. He’s here to help us answer all your questions about women’s health, birth control, and the various services offered by their clinics. Sheryl also gets a lesson about men’s health and what the phrase “shooting blanks” actually means (Hint: Men, your balls won’t actually explode if you get a vasectomy!) We also discuss the misconceptions, stigma, and funding cuts faced by Planned Parenthood and how you can get involved if you’re as passionate about reproductive health as we are! Their services are for everyone and literally help save lives, so please consider donating. Visit https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ to see how you can get involved! *** Want to get in touch? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TWPcast Text: 385-645-4717

Well, we’ve done our research and are back, along with special guest Collette, to discuss the hard-to-define topic of Toxic Femininity. There are many definitions floating around online which touch on the topics like manipulative fragility, weaponized sexuality, and internalized misogyny. We discuss each of the themes and then share the definition that we like best. Then Collette ends the episode with a rant about the Myth of Virginity. Show Notes: Is Toxic Femininity a Thing? (By Katie Anthony): https://www.katykatikate.com/the-blog/2018/12/19/is-toxic-femininity-a-thing *** You can reach us at: Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TWPcast Text: 385-645-4717

Let’s talk about sex, baybeeee! This week the ‘Splainers are joined by Collete, a licensed clinical social worker and sex-therapist-in-training, who is here to answer all your question about *ahem* the “s word.” First, we ask what exactly is sex therapy? Then we talk about common hangups, intimacy, keeping things spicy in the bedroom (or not), overcoming shame culture, and not self-objectifying during sex. Oh, and we figure out what the lady version of blue balls is called. You don’t want to miss this one! *** Do you have question, topic, Mansplaining Moment, rant, new story, or a suggestion for shit we should buy? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TWPcast Text: 385-645-4717

What does it mean to be “basic”? Why does liking fall, sweaters, Uggs, and hay rides mean you’re basic? Why should you hide your pumpkin spice latte addiction from your friends and family? In this week’s episode, The Splainers take a quiz to find out how basic they truly are and discuss ways that you can maximize your fall with all the best and most basic activities. Don’t worry, you can be as basic as you want with us. You do you, girl. Show Notes Tabloids Objectifying Women: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tabloids-objectify-women_l_5d65ad53e4b063c341f7423c Buzzfeed, How Basic Are You?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/how-basic-are-you?

We’re back for season three, baybeees! That’s right, The Official Podcast of Drinking Wine in the Tub is back! We’ve got new segments, new questions, new shenanigans, and brand new sh*t we bought on Instagram to tell you about! We cover some news about the Equal Rights Amendment (Thanks, Jessica!) and then answer “Why is it not ok to ask a lady her age?” And in our new segment, “Sh*t You Should Buy,” Sheryl talks about the boob stickers she bought on Instagram and Melissa gushes about her new best friend The Bloody Buddy Cup. Show Notes: Last Week Tonight: The Equal Rights Amendment - https://youtu.be/bCBYJZ6QbUI Sh*t You Should Buy: Boob Stickers - https://bit.ly/2nxnp1u Bloody Buddy Cup - https://bit.ly/2nxnCSk Knix - https://knix.com/ *** Do you have question, topic, Mansplaining Moment, rant, new story, or a suggestion for shit we should buy? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TWPcast Text: 385-645-4717

Hey 'Splainers! We'd like to introduce you to Sh*t Show, a new podcast produced by hubs of the pod, Ian, and featuring our very own Rae! If you love movies and learning about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that make them happen, then this is the show for you. Check it out! Making stuff is hard, especially in the entertainment world when there are millions of dollars on the line. And we are going to talk about these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. With video documentaries on YouTube and this companion conversational podcast, Sh*t Show is an entertaining look at some of your favorite films and tv shows and why they were a pain to make. New episodes Wednesdays! Subscribe and Follow

This week we’re joined by Sheryl’s friend Nikki and answering questions about dating, relationships, and lerrrrv. How much independence is too much or too little in a potential partner? How can you tell the difference between love and infatuation? And how dateable is a guy who lives with his parents? Our answer is courtesy of TLC’s “No Scrubs” Nikki brings us a harrowing Mansplaining Moment about breastfeeding and Rae rants about men saying “we’re pregnant.” Bro, no you are not.   P.S. You've probably been missing our regular postings, and that's because we are on a hiatus for the summer. We'll be back at you in the fall with season 3 of TWP! Miss you already! Have a question, topic, or Mansplaining Moment for Season 3? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Tweet: @TWPcast Text: 385-645-4717

This week we are joined by local actor (and Melissa’s college friend), Mara, to talk about sexism and misogyny in the arts. We discuss type casting, the lack of meaty roles for women, how men write female characters, the “casting couch,” and some #MeToo moments for good measure! We also have a things-stuck-in-vaginas follow-up and a brilliant Mansplaining moment from two of our listeners. Oh, also, we talk a lot about Keanu Reeves and we know he totally listens, so… hey, girl, we loved you in Much Ado About Nothing.  *** Have a question, topic, or a Mansplaining moment? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

This week The ‘Splainers are joined by local SLC drag queen Mona Diet to answer all your questions about the art of Drag! Mona helps us tackle questions about performance styles, pronouns, makeup and fashion, tucking, and the gender spectrum. And remember, if you have any more questions about sexuality or gender, Google is always there for you. She never sleeps and she doesn’t care how dirty you ask!  *** Have a question, topic, or a Mansplaining moment?  Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

OG guest of the pod, Gordon, is back with a question about sex workers. What are our opinions? How do we feel about it morally? Is it possible to avoid taking advantage of women? And at what point might it be taking advantage of men? We also chat about musical theater (nerds!), death drops, and Melissa has a very important question for the drag queens out there! No Mansplaining Moment this week because we need more submissions! Please send us your moments for future episodes!  *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment?  Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

It’s our bodies, our choice! And we choose to take showers hot enough to melt our skin from our bones!  Why do we like such hot showers? Why did we start removing all our body hair? And how do we deal with body image pressure created by the world? Also, Melissa and Sheryl get real flirty with some cheese and a balsamic reduction. You can cut the sexual tension (and the cheese!) with a knife. We’ve paired this episode with a lovely Port Salut and a scalding hot bubble bath.  *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

The first episode of The Womansplaining Podcast officially dropped ONE YEAR AGO! Can you believe it? We’re celebrating our anniversary by reminiscing about the start of the podcast and reading some favorite moments from our fabulous listeners. We also listen to your voicemails, give updates from past guests, and talk about all the stuff we’ve gotten wrong… but mostly the stuff we’ve gotten right! Thank you for helping to spread the word about this little podcast and for being with us on this journey! We couldn’t have done it without you! CHEERS! *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

If you’re going to be a woman with an opinion on the internet, you gotta pay the troll toll!… Naw. We’re not having it. We’re tired of entitled a**holes thinking they can silence women’s voices or control women’s bodies. Also, a listener asks “why aren’t more women mass murderers?” This week’s Mansplaining Moment brought to you by Sheryl! Show Notes: Do online death threats count as free speech? https://nyti.ms/2VShRdv This American Life: “If you can’t say anything nice” https://bit.ly/2u5J0hq *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

Take your seats, class... Second Period has officially begun! There were so many follow up questions from our first period episode, that we decided to dedicate another full episode to more questions like: How do you pee with a tampon in? What is a “red tent”? And why do feminine products cost so much?! We also reveal our most embarrassing period stories and Sheryl decides to stop making poor decisions on couches.  *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment?  Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

Hey ‘Splainers (and Queerios!) This week we’re bringing you a podcast mashup. Trent from Masc 4 Masc joins us to help answer your questions about queer issues! We’re talking about beards, the idea of “experimenting” in pop culture, dating in the closet, and making up words when we don’t know the lyrics to a song… (Sorry, Macy Gray.) Trent also delivers another amazing Mansplaining Moment that you won’t want to miss. *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment?  Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

Grab your hand sanitizer and your Go Girl and buckle up for some bathroom banter! We reveal the secrets behind why women use the restroom in groups. It’s not witchcraft… or maybe it is? Also, we admit it, dudes, we are totes jelly about your amazing ability to urinate freely in the woods while standing up. We’re tired of squatting behind logs and peeing on our socks, ok!? This week’s Mansplaining Moment is brought to you by our lovely friend Trent from the Masc4Masc Podcast! (@m4mpodcast) *** Have a question or a Mansplaining moment? Email: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

Fed up with dating apps? Fingers cramped from all that swiping? Tired of asking the same lame get-to-know-you questions over and over again? Wallet empty from all those coffee and ice skating dates? Well, you’re not alone. Our friend “Ranonymous” feels the same way and he needs a lady’s opinion. How DO you get out of the dating doldrums? Is it ok to ghost? Is that one guy Melissa dated actually dead? Tune in to find out! This week’s Mansplaining Moment is brought to you by the lovely ladies at the Profess-Hers Podcast. (@ProfessHers) *** Want to send in a question? Find us on social media OR Email us: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

Ripped pants, clogged toilets, murder alerts, devil’s threeways, ugly crying, uncomfortable guitar solos, hotel rooms by the airport... is this a nightmare? Nope. Unfortunately, these mishaps and misunderstandings are straight from our lived experience. That’s right, it’s time for dating horror stories! Join us in the cringefest that is the retelling of our youthful indiscretions, polite idiocy, and confounding inability to advocate for ourselves in bad situations. Also, if you’re on a bad date, you don’t need to fake diarrhea anymore. No one will judge you. Just leave.  *** Want to send in a question? Find us on social media OR Email us: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717

It’s the last day of 2018, so we decided to end the year by celebrating all the good things about being a man! You know, arm wrestling tournaments, video games, bro-ing out, putting women down… Nope.  That’s what a high school in Southern Utah did to celebrate Men’s Week and we’re having none of it! So, how do we suggest that men celebrate their Man-ness? BFF of the Pod Cameron joins us once again to help with suggestions. Also, can a man ever express an opinion without it being considered mansplaining? Don’t worry, we’ve got a helpful chart to guide you. (Shout out to our listener, Jessica, for sending that in!)  Show notes: Are you mansplaining? Check this handy chart:  https://bit.ly/2BFukKz Original SLTrib article:  https://bit.ly/2GLzrNN *** Want to send in a question? Find us on social media OR Email us: thewomansplainingpodcast@gmail.com Text: 385-645-4717