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  • Egg donation with Charlie Mathers

    19 AUG 2022 · In this bonus episode, host Lo Shearing talks to Charlie Mathers, a non-binary person who donated their eggs in their early 20s. We cover topics from what to consider if you're thinking about donating eggs, the process, and what it meant to Charlie to be an egg donor as a queer person. Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    27m 8s
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    Quizing cis men on uteruses with Dr Cuterus

    13 JUL 2022 · In the season finale of Ovary-zee, host Lo Shearing is joined by gynaecologist and influencer Dr Tania, aka Dr Cuterus, to ask 3 of Lo's cis male friends the most googled questions about uteruses, periods, and pregnancy. But how well will they do? Dr Cuterus: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_cuterus/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/drcuterus Linktree - https://linktr.ee/drcuterus Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    39m 25s
  • Queer fertility access with LGBT Mummies

    20 JUN 2022 · In this penultimate episode of Ovary-zee, host Lo Shearing chats to the co-founder of LGBT Mummies, Laura-Rose Thorogood, about unequal access to fertility treatments for queer parents and parents-to-be, as well as their work supporting Stonewall's campaign to end the fertility post-code lottery. LGBT Mummies: Website - Www.LgbtMummies.com Insta - https://www.instagram.com/lgbt_mummies/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/LGBTMummies/ Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    28m 22s
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    Menstruation frustration with Ymir

    13 JUN 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing gets in the weeds of different menstruation experiences with their trans masc pal Ymir. Other topics covered include ablism, fatphobia, and profit motive within the healthcare system. Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    39m 49s
  • Understanding the menopause with Menopause Support

    30 MAY 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing is joined by Diane Danzebrink, founder of menopausesupport.co.uk and the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign to discuss all things menopause; from what is the menopause, who experiences it, how it affects people, and why education is so vital. Diane Denzebrink and Menopause Support: Website - https://menopausesupport.co.uk/ Sign the petition - https://www.change.org/p/make-menopause-matter-in-healthcare-the-workplace-and-education-makemenopausematter?use_react=false&v2=false Twitter - https://twitter.com/MenopauseSuppo1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/supportformenopause/ Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    36m 14s
  • Fatphobia in uterus healthcare with Emma

    18 MAY 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing is joined by Emma (not her real name) to discuss fatphobia in uterus healthcare. Like many people, Emma was told she could only get a hysterectomy once she was under a certain BMI, leaving her struggling with endometriosis symptoms while attempting to lose weight. Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    28m 59s
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    Uterus taboos and education with Dr Cuterus

    9 MAY 2022 · In this episode, host Lois Shearing chats with Dr Cuterus about her experience of creating accessible uterus educational videos for both a Western and South Asian audience. We also delve into some of the taboos and barriers around educating young people about reproductive issues. Dr Cuterus: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_cuterus/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/drcuterus Linktree - https://linktr.ee/drcuterus Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    33m 23s
  • Accessing uterus care while autistic with Eilidh

    18 APR 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing chats to Eilidh about her experiences of trying to access smear tests as an autistic woman. Many autistic people face barriers such as sensory issues or requiring an advocate when trying to access basic uterus healthcare, which is further complicated if medical staff don't have the correct training. Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    14m 59s
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    Understanding abortions with the Abortion Support Network

    12 APR 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing talks to the director of the Abortion Support Network Mara Clarke about all things abortion; from abortion access across Europe, to what is meant by 'abortion is healthcare', and why you should never, ever google 'are abortions dangerous'. Abortion Support Network Website: https://www.asn.org.uk/ Donate: https://www.asn.org.uk/donate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbortionSupport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abortionsupportnetwork/ Mara Clarke: https://twitter.com/maraclarke Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    52m 6s
  • Transmasculine uterus healthcare with Cam

    4 APR 2022 · In this episode, host Lo Shearing chats to Cam, a trans man, about all things uterus care for transmasculine people. We cover HRT, contraception, surgery, how doctors can make uterus care more inclusive for transmascs, and of course, orgasms. Lo Shearing: Website - https://faithfullwords.wordpress.com/ Book - https://uk.jkp.com/products/bi-the-way Twitter - https://twitter.com/loshearing Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/loisshearing Kofi - https://ko-fi.com/loisshearing The Feminine Art of Radicalisation podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJ2Yo7VorNLsPvBmXPx4b?si=HoeMgzlsSg6YQbRAuqwAZQ
    20m 33s

Ovary-zee is a gender and fertility neutral exploration of all things related to uterus healthcare and justice. It's inspired by host's Lois Shearing own experiences of fighting to be diagnosed...

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Ovary-zee is a gender and fertility neutral exploration of all things related to uterus healthcare and justice. It's inspired by host's Lois Shearing own experiences of fighting to be diagnosed with endometriosis. The series covers topics including fatphobia in healthcare, abortion access, menopause, trans menstrual healthcare, and many more.
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