sex positiviTEA with YSAFE

In the final episode of the season, our host has an open conversation with a new Executive Director of IPPF Europe and Central Asia, Micah, discussing their hopes and views in SRHR and social activism, their professional experience, collaborating within the social movement actors, multi-stakeholdership and plans for the future in this tumultuous times. 

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Sex PositiviTea with YSAFE! In this episode, we set our compass northward to Norway, where a groundbreaking organization is fostering collaborative learning through sex clubs. Discover the innovative methods employed by this Norwegian organization to create a safe and inclusive environment for discussing and learning about intimate topics. These sex clubs serve as more than just spaces for exploration; they are vibrant hubs for dialogue, learning, and community building. Delve into the transformative impact of sex clubs as educational spaces, where individuals come together to learn about diverse aspects of sexuality, relationships, and personal empowerment. Uncover how collaboration within these clubs facilitates open conversations, breaking down societal taboos and fostering a sense of belonging and understanding. 

In this edition, we delve into a compelling collaboration between Sex PositiviTea and a distinguished NGO within Bulgaria's Roma community. Our focus centers on the laudable project "Youth Voices, Youth Choices", where the realms of art and photography converge to illuminate profound cultural narratives. Embark with us on a nuanced journey that unveils the intricate tapestry of collaboration, allowing us to comprehend the distinct perspectives and voices of Bulgaria's youth. This episode serves as a testament to the harmonious amalgamation of creativity, culture, and communal empowerment. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscopic realm of art and photography, serving as potent conduits for storytelling, self-expression, and the reclamation of cultural narratives within the Roma community.

In yet another uplifting episode of Sex PositiviTea with YSAFE, where we explore everything related to partnerships in activism and beyond. Today, we're immersing ourselves in the world of Papardes Zieds in Latvia, where collaboration and partnership are in full bloom. Join us as we explore the stories, initiatives, and harmonious efforts that have transformed Papardes Zieds into a symbol of unity and positive change in Latvia, the history and cultural significance of the organization and how collaboration has been integral to its growth, discover the array of collaborative projects and initiatives, and delve into the artistic collaborations that contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of Papardes Zieds, celebrating diversity and creativity. Tune in to hear more about the magic of diverse energies coming together!

Join us in a thought-provoking episode as we navigate the nuanced landscape of abortion across six countries, featuring a distinguished guest with over two decades of impactful work, Mara Clarke. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the diverse experiences and challenges faced by individuals seeking abortion in different cultural and legal contexts. Gain a deep understanding of the abortion advocacy landscape with Mara, as she shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs from two decades of work. Uncover the power of collaboration as Mara discusses her work with abortion organizations across the globe, emphasizing the importance of unified efforts in advancing reproductive rights globally.

This episode delves into collaboration and partnership within the sex work community, spotlighting stories, initiatives, and transformative impacts. The focus is on challenging stereotypes, fostering unity, and celebrating the community's strength through collective efforts. Illuminate firsthand stories of collaboration, emphasizing its role in breaking down stigma and creating a supportive environment. The episode features inspiring voices from the sex work activist community, offering unique perspectives and powerful insights. These guests contribute to the celebration of strength through collaboration and the dismantling of stereotypes within this dynamic community.

This episode explores the impactful world of student activism in Poland, focusing on non-hierarchical university groups advocating for LGBTQ rights. The narrative unfolds through passionate activists challenging traditional structures, amplifying LGBTQ voices, and collaboratively working towards positive change. Uncover the secrets of successful collaborations among these student groups, highlighting the power of unity for positive change in a non-hierarchical manner with our guest, Niko.

Welcome to a special edition of Sex PositiviTea with YSAFE! We start off this season by embarking on a heartening journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where religious leaders are breaking barriers and joining hands for a shared vision of positive change. Tune in to listen about how inclusivity helps shape social change, explore the heartwarming stories of religious leaders coming together, fostering interfaith dialogue, and promoting unity in diversity in tackling gender-based violence. Our guest, Fedja, helps us discover how these partnerships challenge stereotypes, create spaces for dialogue, and promote respect and understanding among diverse religious communities.

The many benefits of self-love to our wellbeing are well documented, and yet all sorts of stigma persists. Why are we still so bad at talking about masturbation? And why is this so significant for the ways we experience our varying genders? Christina and Līna uncover some home truths!

Globally, women earn 56% of all STEM-related university degrees, but hold only 26% of tech-related jobs. Līna and Liana return to contrast their experiences in sustainability and psychology, and to ask what on earth is going on with gender and STEM across our whole world.

Sex worker organizations and many European and global human rights groups have long since recognized the importance of decriminalizing sex work, but there’s only one country in Europe whose laws recognize what sex working people need. Emma and Louise meet activist and organizer Judith Aregger to explore why that is. Together they unpack some of the misogynistic myths that still surround sex work, and explain how the different legal regimes in European countries have such a huge impact on the quality of life on the many different people who are involved.

What's our problem with female pleasure? We've got more access to information about our bodies and sexuality than ever - but research suggests that there's still a big gap between how much sexual pleasure (cishetero-) women experience and how much everyone else gets. Louise and Emma ask what's missing in the tools and info we have available, and what can be done.

Karīna, Ieva and Arta give us an updated picture of epidemiological STI data in Eastern Europe and take a look at whether your gender really influences your chances of being diagnosed with an STI - and why. They explain why it's important for a whole society's STI rates to make sure that comprehensive sexuality education meets the needs of boys and young men, and why sexual health service providers need to start caring less about our identities, and more about our behaviour.

Gender roles have an impact on every aspect of our lives, including our most intimate relationships. Līna and Liana unpack how we communicate gendered expectations to the people we're closest to, within our family, and in our quest for romantic happiness. Feminist activist and influencer Begaiym Zamirbek explains how cisnormative gender roles cause problems even for queer people trying to hook up with someone of the same gender, and the trio ask whether there's anything truly different between how gender roles in the family play out in Europe or in Central Asia.

What does it mean to be a virgin anyway, and who gets to decide? Why do we think we're losing something when we're gaining experience? And why is this a problem for anyone interested in freedom of gender expression? Amal and Līna take us on a myth-busting journey from Latvia to Pakistan, exploring these questions and asking us many more.  

Why are right-wing populist parties so concerned with gender expression? How is this connected with culture and religion? What can we do in the face of barriers to sexual and reproductive rights access in countries like Poland? Julia and Līna are here to explore some of the most challenging questions about the anti-gender movement today.

We live in a world that says there are only two sexes, and that expects everyone to be cisgender. What does that really mean for how we think about ourselves and our lives? Can the EU do more to make sure its citizens aren't harmed by these norms? What's the relationship between overturning gender norms and embracing the possibilities of workers' rights or environmental rights? We open our second season with YSAFEr Niko and their interviewee Róbert Furiel, director of several queer activist and educational organizations in Slovakia, as they help us explore these ideas.

Сексуальность, секс, секс-позитивность на слух кажутся  похожими слова. 

Кто-то их совмещает в одно целое, для кого-то это новые слова.
Термин секс-позитивность давно обрел популярность в Европе, а в странах Центральной Азии, мы только узнаем об этом.В этом выпуске мы рассказываем/обсуждаем что общего между этими словами и как секс-позитивность влияет на нашу с вами жизнь.

В выпуске мы делимся не только своим секс-позитивным опытом, а ещё  позвали в гости   блогерку, феминистку, авторку подкаста «Вторая Смена» Бегайым Замирбек. Бегайым рассказала о том, как она пришла к секс-позитивности и почему для нее важно говорить о сексе. Она отметила, что в первом сезоне своих подкастов они посвятили несколько эпизодов вопросам секса, для нее важно говорить о сексе с точки зрения феминизма т.к. секс – это та тема, где женщин больше всего дискриминируют. «Нас стыдят, если мы девственницы, или нас стыдят, если мы не девственницы. Нас стыдят, если мы любим секс, если мы не любим секс.» - отметила Бегайым. «Пожалуйста не стыдитесь своего тела и изучите его, я надеюсь, что благодаря таким подкастам нас перестанут стыдить и насиловать».

Контрацепция существует столько же, сколько и само человечество. В течение тысячелетий люди использовали контрацепцию для защиты от нежелательной беременности и во избежание ИППП.

В этом подкасте вы познакомитесь с историей развития контрацепции, необходимости контрацепции и последствиях в случаях не использования контрацепции при половом акте. В подкасте вы услышите о начале использования контрацепции в Средней Азии, а именно в Таджикистане. Вы узнаете, о том как относятся к молодым людям разного гендера использующим контрацепцию и о мнениях молодых замужних женщин о лучшем способе контрацепции в данном регионе.

У последњој епизоди мини серије "SGBV" разговарамо са Алмом и Давидом из Србије о њиховом искуству док су радили на тоолкит и са тоолкит, као и о њиховом искуству вршњачких едукатора о свеобухватном сексуалног образовања.

In our third episode of the miniseries, Laura interviews Roja from Romaniа and learns what the toolkit changed for the Romanian local community!

In this episode, your host Laura interviews an attendee of the SfSGBV toolkit - Jo from Portugal. Listen and learn what this issue has to do with LGBTIQ+!

Thea and Louise introduce you to the safe from sexual gender-based violence (SfSGBV) toolkit that YSAFE created. What is this toolkit? Why do we need it and who is affected by sexual gender based violence? These questions and many more will be answered!

This episode talks about regaining a sex-positive mentality after growing up within a conservative environment. We talked to a woman who walked the journey herself after being really religious, experiencing a detachment from her sexuality and finding her way back to it!

What does it mean to be a woman? What links genderfluid, trans and cis women in their experiences? How do different cultural and religious experiences impact our ideas about gender roles? Natalija and Laura dive in to these questions and more with special guest Faria.

Cross-dressing, nude wrestling, and the first ever female orgasm scene - some end-of-year movie inspiration with a difference!  Thea-Caroline and Natalija take us on a whirlwind tour of the history of sexuality on film and explore the difference between American and European representations of sex in popular culture. 

Can sex toys help you relate to your body better? What do we mean by "ethical" sex toy shopping? How do you start talking about toys with a partner? We dive in to these questions and more with an expert from a feminist, sex positive and queer-friendly sex shop in Switzerland.