Dr Jacqueline Coombe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Sexual Health Unit at the University of Melbourne. Jacqui has been working within the sexual and reproductive health space for nearly a decade and she completed her PhD in long-acting reversible contraception.

In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Steph to talk through all of the different contraceptive options in Australia - the Pill, IUD, Implanon, vaginal ring, hormonal injection and condoms, as well as vasectomies, the ‘morning after’ pill and the pull out method.

Jacqui explains the efficacy and potential side-effects of each method, why some people choose certain methods over others, the process of getting an IUD inserted, and the questions you should ask your GP or healthcare provider beforehand.

FIND OUT MORE

Check out Jacqui’s research https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/833259-jacqueline-coombe

Jacqui has her own podcast. It’s called ‘Hey Lola!’ and you can listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/4wB1xa5yVRwF7X7YPc0sTA?si=q6FRLJPcQvSJzjpFsO6_0g&nd=1&dlsi=643ef1ebeba540af

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This week we’re finishing our conversation from last week about the insecurities that have stuck with us for decades. This week - it’s Laura’s turn <3

Plus! When was the last time you wore a blazer!?

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: The Sims 2 Original Soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/5y3IHg8hVlbfbFgIUWtCeL
• Laura: KICStudio trainer Shiloh’s perspective on to-do lists @shiloh.kulaia

Kic UPDATE

Hybrid Express with Mills is here! It's a 6-week program, where you can choose 2-3 days per week, and all sessions are less than 30 minutes. It's built with the intention to be accessible and supportive to your routine - no advanced setup required, just simple, effective training with functional exercises and equipment you can find at any gym. Enrol in app today.

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Hi!!! It’s been a little bit but we’re back with another WWYD episode! This week your questions are about in-laws and a dependent friend.

QUESTION #1: My partner is the best but his parents don’t seem to like me. They live overseas and they have no interest in visiting us. I try really hard to involve them in our lives, but they never reciprocate. I can’t help but think I am not who they wanted for their son or their family.

QUESTION #2: I feel like I’m in a completely different life stage to my best friend and I don’t know what to do. I’d be very happy to let the friendship naturally shift, however she is incredibly dependent on me. How would you suggest approaching the friendship going forward without cutting it off fully, but empowering the both of us to be able to live more independently?

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All questions will be anonymous <3

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Steph watched the new Netflix documentary about Kylie Minogue. In the documentary, Kylie reflects on the insecurities that have stuck with her throughout her career, like that she didn’t deserve her success or that she doesn’t have a good voice.

This got us thinking about the small comments that were made about us when we were younger that unfortunately have stuck with us for decades.

Plus! Laura and Dalton have been playing pranks on each other and we’re sorry if that’s not what you signed up for on your Monday morning.

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2
• Laura: Loui Burke’s rules for making your bed https://www.instagram.com/p/DYgXbbdBtyt/

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Em Rusciano is back on the pod! Em is a writer, singer, performer, comedian and podcaster. Em has been on the podcast a couple of times before to talk about ADHD & autism but this week she is back to speak about all things perimenopause.

Em sits down with Steph to speak through the first symptoms she noticed, the overlap between ADHD, autism, low iron & perimenopause, quitting alcohol, strength training, and leaving the marriage she’d been in for half of her life.

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Follow Em on Instagram @emrusciano

Em’s latest book is ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’. You can check out the physical copy here https://www.dymocks.com.au/blood-sweat-and-glitter-by-em-rusciano-9781763550759

Or listen to the audiobook on Audible https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Blood-Sweat-and-Glitter-Audiobook/B0G1137CWR

Em made a podcast all about perimenopause! It’s called Rage Against The Vagine https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rage-against-the-vagine/id1832399017

Buy tickets to Em’s show Addicted To Love https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/

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This week Laura opens up about how her anxiety has been since having Atlas.

Also! Laura’s reflections from seeing Michelle Obama speak, and what it makes her think about her role as CEO of KIC.

WE MENTIONED

The episode where we shared our hot takes is called ‘Cold pizza is better than fresh, voice memos suck + 22 more hot takes’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/419ae0

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: Dutton Ranch https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/dutton-ranch/
• Laura: Off Campus https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0I4OWKAPLUWIO5013W3F3ZN952

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Blue Eyed Kayla Jade is an Only Fans creator, full-service-sex-worker, podcaster and mum of two. In her new memoir ‘Call Girl Confidential’, Kayla reveals the good, the bad & the ugly of working in the sex industry.

In this episode, Kayla sits down with Steph & Laura to share some of the intricacies of working as a full-service-sex-worker, as well as her life outside of work, including dating & romantic relationships, and protecting her children online.

FIND OUT MORE

Check out Kayla’s book ‘Call Girl Confidential’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/call-girl-confidential-by-blue-eyed-kayla-jade-9781761639593

Listen to Kayla’s podcast ‘Storytime with Kayla Jade’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/storytime-with-kayla-jade/id1808322115

Follow Kayla on Instagram @blueeyedkaylajadee

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This week Laura shares the extremely thoughtful (out of left-field) present that Dalton got her for Mother’s Day.

Plus! Steph has an update on the sugar glider living inside her house.

WE MENTIONED

Laura’s Sunday Life shoot https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIdiMiE3MV/

Our episode about choosing bridesmaids https://pod.fo/e/413ec7

The ‘OdonAssist’ - the latest advancement in birth technology https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXdYWxEccU/?img_index=3&igsh=YzVhN21jcWdnNWhh

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: Out Of Body (Noah Kahan documentary) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/82161512
• Laura: ‘Dr Edna Lekgabe - New Baby… New Brain… Matrescence’ - The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-edna-lekgabe-new-baby-new-brain-matrescence/id1476501557?i=1000763695293

KIC UPDATE

Check out our range of KIC Dinemaic meals at https://www.dineamic.com.au/pages/kic

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