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During this year's International Women’s Day celebrations, you’re likely to see demonstrators in many cities around the world bearing purple flags and wearing purple ribbons or wristbands. Now International Women's Day actually has three official colours: Purple, white and green. but it’s fair to say that purple stands above the others as the undisputed colour of feminism in this day and age. For example, think back to the poignant symbolism of Kamala Harris wearing a purple coat during her inauguration as the first ever female Vice President of the United States in January 2021. That choice echoed previous inauguration events which saw 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the current First Lady Jill Biden also wear shades of purple. But has it always been this way? Why has purple endured? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To all our female listeners: have you ever been a victim of misogyny in the workplace? Sadly, the chances are you have, given that a 2022 survey by recruitment agency Randstad found that 72% of women have “encountered inappropriate behaviour from male colleagues”, while 67% had experienced some form of gender discrimination. But there are some simple everyday actions that can help us to counter sexism at work, and social media has recently been rife with discussion of these so-called micro-feminist acts. So the trend really began taking off when American producer and host Ashley Chaney posted a clip on Tiktok in late March 2024, talking about a couple of her own favourite examples of microfeminism. What kind of actions are we talking about? How did microfeminism come to be so popular on TikTok? What’s the point of microfeminism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is a white tongue unhealthy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the risks of anal sex?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female listeners; if you're the oldest of multiple siblings, you probably know the drill. Being the big sister often means being thrust into a parental role from a young age and sometimes having to sacrifice your own personal growth as a result. And discussions of this phenomenon have been increasing in the last year or so. The term "eldest daughter syndrome" has emerged and started trending on Tiktok from 2023 onwards. At the time of recording, the #eldestdaughtersyndrome hashtag had accrued over 1000 posts and nearly 50M views. What exactly does eldest daughter syndrome entail then? Where does all this stem from? Why don't we hear about this with boys? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you spot a cloned website?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

heart attack can be deadly but thankfully there are life saving treatments out there. However, research from the British Heart foundation has found that women are not receiving the same standard of care as men. Although heart disease and heart attacks are more common in men it is more likely to be fatal for women. In fact heart attacks kill twice as many women in the UK than breast cancer does. What is causing this? What symptoms should you look out for? What is being done to address this issue? We answer all your questions in under 3 minutes! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠ ⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠ ⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 13/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect. The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect. Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a World Bank report from March 2023, the global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low. This decline constitutes a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time for the global economy. Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, women’s rights have been systematically curtailed. From March 2022, it became the only country in the world where women have no access to secondary school or university. Similarly, to promote their vision of virtue, gymnasiums have been closed. A number of NGOs have repeatedly alerted international institutions to the fact that women can no longer work with them because of non-compliance with the country's compulsory dress code. Is the problem the same in the West? How can we combat the decline in women's rights in Europe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why has purple become the colour of feminism?⁠ ⁠Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?⁠ ⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 7/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In many families, some children grow up with the uncomfortable feeling of being less loved than others, or worse, sensing that their parents have a “favorite.” Most parents insist they love their children equally. Yet multiple studies suggest that the majority do, in fact, favor one child. What determines which child becomes the favorite? Is favoritism only about the child’s personality? Can this favoritism affect children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence? What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry? Why do children have imaginary friends? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study published in Current Psychiatry Reports in 2000, 10% - 15% of women are affected by anorgasmia, the inability to reach orgasm. Often, these difficulties stem from a person or their partner lacking a true understanding of their body. Difficulty in letting go during sexual activity can also be a factor. Today we’re going to talk about a personal development technique which aims to help those who struggle with such issues; it’s called grounding. What is grounding? How does it actually work? A good communication isn’t enough? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the three types of female orgasm?⁠ ⁠What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm ?⁠ ⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to data from the BBC men still earn more than women for the same work. The difference in wages (for the medium worker) is 9.4%, the same as it was in 2017 when companies were first obliged to publish their figures. The gap remains larger in the public sector at 15.1% compared to 8% in the private sector but neither have changed significantly from previous years.  “The gender pay gap is closing at a snail’s pace, At current rates of progress, it will take more than 20 years to close it. That’s just not good enough. Ministers must step up, or we will consign yet another generation of women to lower pay.” said The Trades Union Congress' general secretary, Paul Nowak.  Why is this still a problem? What action can be taken? What should you do if you think you deserve a raise? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society tends to make sex all about penetration, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. Giving your partner oral sex can be an invigorating experience on its own.  Women often like to joke that men don’t know what they’re doing when they go down, so with that in mind let’s discuss some tips for giving your partner the pleasure they deserve. You have to know that every vulva is unique, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all guide to pleasure and enjoyment. You really need to be curious and attentive if you want to give good head. How am I supposed to know what my lady likes? Is there some techniques that women like the most though? What are some common ‘mistakes’? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some people get a headache during sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term femvertising was coined by She Knows Media back in 2014, and recent years have seen more and more advertising campaigns champion female empowerment and challenge traditional gender norms, reshaping the marketing landscape.  But the emergence of femvertising has also led to a lot of scepticism, with some observers questioning whether the practice is actually a foe to the women’s rights movement, rather than a friend. Do you have any notable examples of femvertising campaigns? What do women think about femvertising? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is femicide? Thanks for asking! Many countries reported increased gender-based violence during recent coronavirus lockdowns. Femicides are the most extreme form of such crimes against women, and they have been on the rise for many years now. The term dates back centuries, but has taken on a new meaning in recent decades, with feminists placing emphasis on the specific nature and intent of femicide. It has gradually been adopted by international organisations like the United Nations and World Health Organisation. If a man kills a woman, is it automatically a femicide then? The murder of a woman isn’t always femicide, even if committed by a man. Femicide refers specifically to murders carried out because the victim is a woman. The WHO published an information sheet on the subject in 2012, providing details of several different types of cases. The most common is intimate femicide, which is committed by a current partner or ex partner. Worldwide, these account for 35% of all murders of women in the world. A study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime found that 87,000 women were murdered in 2017, with 58% being killed by an intimate partner or family member. By the same logic, non-intimate femicide is when the murderer and victim do not have an intimate relationship. This includes killings linked to a sexual assault and antifeminist murders, for example. Other types of femicide include dowry-related murders and honour killings.  Are there specific laws on femicide? How the victime can get justice? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is cross immunity?⁠ ⁠What is the female gaze?⁠ ⁠What is white privilege?⁠ See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 25/6/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Healthline.com, the human body has around 5 million hair follicles. Now you might not have guessed, but that figure is around the same for both men and women. And our body hair has a lot of important functions. It helps regulate body temperature by keeping us warm or retaining sweat to cool us down. It also protects sensitive parts of our bodies from infection, like the eyes and genitals. And yet, women often go to great lengths to have their body hair removed, and there’s a taboo around having hairy armpits or other body parts. It’s in no small part down to gendered social control. Is body hair removal a recent development? When did that become the case? What about pubic hair? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: February, 18th, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the course of a woman’s life, their hormone levels change in ways that can have a real impact on mood and daily routine. For example, it’s pretty well known that libido tends to decline at the time a woman is premenopausal. Now to address that loss of libido, an increasing number of women have turned to testosterone, or T for short, to rekindle their sexual desire. And if you believe accounts on social media, it does actually work, at least some of the time! Isn’t that a male hormone? Is it really as effective as people say then? Is testosterone an authorised treatment then? What are the health risks then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Do women really watch less porn? How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women? Can women really get a core-gasm from exercise? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been over two decades now since viagra was first approved for use in 1998, the little blue pill from Pfizer becoming the first oral treatment for erectile dysfunction. Its use has steadily increased over the years, with the NHS reporting just under 3 million prescriptions in 2016, compared to 1 million in 2006. Its success has led pharmaceutical companies to look for a female equivalent. In 2015, the American Food & Drug Authority approved a pink pill called Flibanserin, marketed as Addyi, which became known as female viagra. How does it work? Let’s cut to the chase then; does female viagra really work? What can be done to help women who want to boost their libido? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is demisexuality?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is sologamy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is intersectionality?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 18/02/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Compare the Market research from November 2023, 69.5% of UK drivers say they experience road rage, with 12% admitting it happens to them once a week or more. Maybe you've witnessed road rage before as a passenger in a friend or family member’s car. You get in, everything is going smoothly, and all of a sudden another driver tailgates them or fails to indicate in front of them. From one second to the next, the person you know is replaced by a screaming, cursing maniac! Is everyone prone to road rage to the same extent? What’s the best way to deal with an aggressive driver? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are some people clumsier than others?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to follow the beach flag system?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling hungry? It’s march 3rd, Pancake Day ! Which means you have to choose your favourite toppings! Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday, which marks the day before the start of Lent on the Christian calendar. The date changes every year, as it depends on when Easter falls.    According to Christian tradition, Pancake Day marks the last day of excess allowed before Lent. The following day is Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of 40 days of prayer and fasting. During Lent, practising Christians often give up something as a personal sacrifice to remember the forty days Jesus spent in the desert. Lent ends on Easter Sunday, when Christians celebrate Jesus’s resurrection from the dead, after being crucified.  How far back does the celebration of Pancake Day go? Why eating pancakes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?⁠ ⁠How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?⁠ ⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 15/02/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate International Women's Day, which falls on March 8th, Bababam is replaying Do You Really Know episodes which look at the struggle against inequalities between women and men. All week long, refresh your knowledge about ideas and concepts which promote female empowerment. What is the female gaze? The term “female gaze” has been used in recent years to describe art that subverts the male perspective. The concept is seen as a response to Laura Mulvey’s 1975 essay about the so-called “male gaze”. Historically, this has been the dominant way of viewing art forms, with the male creator and male characters catering to male viewers. The rest of the characters often exist mainly to serve the male lead, his interests and his story. As a result, women have often been objectified or ignored, with their characters oversimplified. Why has this happened? Is it about reversing the roles and objectifying men rather than women? What are some examples of female gaze films then? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is white privilege?⁠ ⁠What is CrossFit?⁠ ⁠What is jiko sekinin?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/3/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human brain isn’t actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.  While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called "brain plasticity”. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity “refers to the brain's malleability or ability to change”. And it’s definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2024, a French government watchdog estimated that around 500,000 people were involved in cult-like groups, with tens of thousands of children growing up in these environments. While these figures come from France, experts say the patterns are similar in many countries. What is a cult? How can you tell if you’re dealing with a cult ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What are the dangers of hustle culture? Why does the Catholic Church have a Moon Bishop? What is Stan Culture ? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices