The Happy Vagina (Mika Simmons)

This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we're joined by Alex Light for a deep dive into body confidence. Not only being confident in your body, but being confident, and free, to explore your own desires. From diet culture & disordered eating, to make-up and body hair, we discuss the essence of feminism for us - a woman's right to choose.

This episode is a bonus edition in partnership with Venus. Tune in to hear our shaving stories, mishaps and memories, while we realise, it's ok to grow. Alex shares her evolving journey with body hair and grooming, and the power of being educated and empowered to make the best decisions for her.

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The Happy Vagina is an independent podcast and we couldn't make it without our amazing sponsors. This weeks episode of The Happy Vagina podcast is sponsored by Venus, who are opening up the conversation on pubic grooming. The new Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin collection is designed specifically for women's needs and gives pubic hair and skin the level of care it deserves - whether hair is there, growing or gone. - the full collection is pH balanced and free of parabens, dyes, fragrance, and silicone, and is also dermatologist and gynaecologist-approved. You can try the new Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Collection for yourself in store, or online.

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we get the lowdown on libido from pleasure expert and host of @sexwithemily podcast Dr Emily Morse. 

We dive deep into what low libido is and how can you can harness your own, by exploring your body and becoming your own expert. Because we all deserve more pleasure, whatever that looks like.

Emily Morse is an American sex therapist, author and host of long-running podcast, Sex with Emily. Emily holds two bachelors degrees from The University of Michigan in psychology and political science. She attended the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, where she became a Doctor of Human Sexuality. Emily Morse is on a mission to liberate the conversation around sex and pleasure. Over the last 15 years, Morse’s work has made her the best-selling author of Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight, a pioneering MasterClass instructor on Sex and Communication, live SiriusXM radio host and executive producer and host of the #1 Sexuality podcast on iTunes, Sex With Emily.

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by The Organic Pharmacy.

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by Sex Educator and Body Positive campaigner Ruby Rare who shares her personal insights into finding and loving your true sexual self. We also dive deep into consent and Ruby shares her top tips on how to make consent a conversation. Listen now for everything from science, to sex, to self-love, plus what to do if youfeel like you've lost your invitation to the orgasm party.

Ruby Rare is a sex educator on a mission to get people talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. She's curious to have the conversations many shy away from, with a nuanced perspective that holds inclusion and sex positivity at the very core.

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This week Alix Fox joins The Happy Vagina to educate co-hosts Mika Simmons & Chloe Delevingne on all things Vibrator! Which are the best, how to use them, and why self pleasure is so important for our mental and physical health.

This episode of The Happy Vagina is sponsored by DAME, the brand on a mission to make our periods plastic free. DAME launched the world’s first reusable tampon applicator, to save our oceans from the 1.3 billion tampon applicators thrown away every year in the UK alone. The DAME reusable applicator, gives all the comfort of an applicator, but without the waste. Visit DAME’s website wearedame.co to find out more about them and their amazing work.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Alice Hill.

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S2, Ep2 Multi-award-winning plus-size style blogger & fat acceptance advocate, Stephanie Yeboah, joins Mika on The Happy Vagina to talk about her experiences as a body positive campaigner, intersectionality and the impact of filters and algorithms in contributing to unconscious bias and racial profiling on dating apps. Oh and Stephanie has an infectious giggle so make sure you're somewhere you can belly laugh!

Today’s episode of The Happy Vagina was brought to you in partnership with sexual wellness brand LELO - a self-care movement, in the sex toy space, aimed at anyone who knows that satisfaction transcends gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. If you want the experience of ecstasy, without shame, head over to LELO and use the discount code HAPPYVAGINA20 for a 20% discount on all their delicious products.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Alice Hill.

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On this weeks episode, smear test campaigner Chloe Delevingne and British actor Georgia Hirst star of Vikings, join Mika for an intimate conversation about surviving pre-cancerous cervical cells, all things smear and why we think the speculum should be updated.

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This episode was recorded @AllBright and is sponsored by @LeSalonApp

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Award winning journalist, author & mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon joins Mika to talk about all things woman from wearing the wrong knickers, to running marathons with moon cups and the link between body positivity and good mental health.

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This episode was recorded at @allbright and sponsored by @kindred_social

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Kate Devlin, social archeologist, writer and leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence in the sex and intimacy space joins Mika on The Happy Vagina this week to discuss our relationship with technology and machines, and her latest book, Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots - which we really could not recommend highly enough. Kate is not only a phenomenal orator on all things sexbot, her archeological background gives her a vast knowledge of sex toys from right back to Ancient Greece.

Today’s episode of The Happy Vagina was brought to you in partnership with sexual wellness brand LELO - a self-care movement, in the sex toy space, aimed at anyone who knows that satisfaction transcends gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. If you want the experience of ecstasy, without shame, head over to LELO and use the discount code HAPPYVAGINA20 for a 20% discount on all their delicious products.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Eleanor Compton

We'd love to hear from you! 

Email:

hello@thehappyvagina.co

Social:

@TheHappyVagina

@MissMikaSimmons

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We've added in an extra bonus episode of The Happy Vagina this week with Paxton Smith, the 18 year old brave valedictorian graduate who used her speech to protest the new Texas anti abortion laws. Tune in to hear her tell what she feels about freedom to choose, sex education and her plans for the future.

This episode was a live recording on Instagram and we had occasional issues with sound so you may notice the edit is a bit choppy and you loose a couple of words but it doesn't impact the flow order of the interview.

You can follow Paxton Smith on Instagram @paxtonasmith

And you know were to find us @thehappyvagina and our host @missmikasimmons

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This week we are joined by Burlesque expert @lesliezemeckis who educates us on how the women at the beginning of the 20th century found freedom and preempted feminism in Burlesque. The women of America's old school Burlesque scene took their own opportunities, to make their own art and their own money. Leslie is an actress and award wining author and filmmaker who - like the women whose stories she tells - has learned not to take 'no' for an answer.

Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie'scritically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America.

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On this weeks episode, British broadcasters June Sarpong & Natalie Campbell join Mika to discuss their experiences of growing up in matriarchal cultures, period poverty and Campaigning for women of colour to have more regular check-ups for all things Gynae and why, perhaps, they don’t.

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This episode was recorded at @allbright and sponsored by @kindred_social

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by the amazing Dita Von Teese who dives deep into finding her true self through erotica, building a life she loves and how being true to ourselves is the ultimate freedom.

Dita has spent her life breaking down taboos for women and continues to champion diversity and representation in acts. We talk about her journey to becoming a burlesque star; finding her own brand of sensuality, embracing her age in world telling her to be young, and being a role model for female empowerment, while staying true to herself and her own course.

Hosted by Mika Simmons, this episode to The Happy Vagina podcast is co-hosted by Chloe Delevingne

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The Happy Vagina is an independent podcast and we couldn't make it without our amazing sponsors. This weeks episode of The Happy Vagina podcast is sponsored by Venus, who are opening up the conversation on pubic grooming. The new Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin collection is designed specifically for women's needs and gives pubic hair and skin the level of care it deserves - whether hair is there, growing or gone. - the full collection is pH balanced and free of parabens, dyes, fragrance, and silicone, and is also dermatologist and gynaecologist-approved. You can try the new Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Collection for yourself in store, or online.

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This week on The Happy Vagina the wonderful, inspirational Hibo Wardere, one of Britain’s most prominent FGM campaigners, joins Mika for a candid conversation about her experience of FGM, the effect it had on herself and family and how, ultimately, she turned the scars into an outstanding story of female bravery and courage.

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This episode was recorded at @allbright and sponsored by @kindred_social

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The Happy Vagina podcast is a back for Season 4 with the ultimate sexual wellness Goddess Gwyneth Paltrow who joins us to share her most exquisite feelings about Sex, Love and goop, why being true to yourself is the ultimate freedom and how communication is the thing that has enhanced her relationship the most.

Gwyneth Paltrow has dedicated her life to exploring health taboos and eliminating shame for women in the sexual wellness space. We talk about her journey starting goop; how she stays resilient and faces her fear of intimacy all while being an advocate for female empowerment.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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This episode is sponsored by Stripe & Stare the brand responsible for making the most comfortable knickers in the world. Described by Vogue as the knickers women want as “they offer empowerment rather than provocation", Stripe and Stare use sustainably and renewably sourced Beechwood fibres, produced using 95% less water than cotton, and proven to be up to three times softer than cotton. Plus they are 95% biodegradable! Use the code THV20 for 20% of the knickers you will never want to take off!

This podcast was produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back.

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by the super talented, politically charged star of Game of Thrones Lena Headey. We chat about whats changed for women in the entertainment industry, what still needs to change and celebrate the fact that today, finally - women really are supporting women.

Lena Headey is an English actress, Director and Prodcuer who carved her career out of the British Independent Film World making her debut in the mystery drama Waterland aged just 17. Gaining international recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister on the HBO epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination, today she uses her platform to speak out about injustices in the world and was a fundamental voice in sharing her story regarding Harvey Weinstein during the #MeToo exposure of predators in the industry.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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This podcast was produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back.

Visit www.allbrightcollective.com to join their free community today or download the AllBright app.

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we have phenomenal woman and founder Chloe Macintosh who joins us to talk about her journey from starting Made.com, where she revolutionised the way people buy furniture, to her latest entrepreneurial mission at KAMA - the phenomenal sexual wellness platform for education and exploration. Chloe speaks candidly about the right to education for all human beings, her dedication to amplifying others and her belief that we do not need a sexual revolution - but a sexual evolution. Something she believes is not so hard to achieve if we connected more to our full being.

Chloe Macintosh is the founder and CEO of Kama, a leading destination for sexual education and sexual exploration. before founding Kama Chloe was the co-founder at Made.Com and Chief Creative Officer for the Soho House Group where she led the digital transformation.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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This episode is sponsored by Bondara the perfect place to go to spice up your s$x life. With over 4,000 products to explore, all discreetly delivered to your door - you're sure to find what you desire. Bondara, for breath-taking orgasms and more.

This podcast was produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back. Visit www.allbrightcollective.com to join their free community today or download the AllBright app.

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Finally an expert on The Happy Vagina podcast! You know we love an opinion, but when Dr Zoe Williams joins us this week we got some bonfide, exceptional insights into women's health and why we should all still believe in love at first sight. Tune in to here Zoe speak candidly with us about her joys and challenges as a new Mum, and shares some top tips on vagina, vulva and clitoris care!

Dr Zoe Williams is a practicing NHS GP and media medic with accolades such as being named on the Pulse Power 50 List as one of the country’s most influential GP’s. Trained and practising as a physician, Williams rose to media prominence as the character "Amazon" in the UK television series Gladiators. Since then her broadcast career has seen become a household favourite as one of the country’s most trusted doctors. Zoe is one of the resident GP’s on ITV’s popular daytime show This Morning in addition to presenting for the BBC’s ‘The One Show’, ‘Horizon’ and ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’. Her strength lies in sharing knowledge with the viewing public, specialising in debunking the confusing world of medicine, in a warm, down to earth and straightforward manner.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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This episode has been made possible by Perci Health, an exciting new platform providing access to affordable, high-quality cancer experts, on-demand. Perci Health is bridging the gap between cancer and wellness. Empowering people living with and beyond cancer to take control of their health and wellness Perci Health focuses on balancing the emotional, physical, and social effects of treatment. Abolishing the "one size fits all" approach, Perci Health offers simple digital access to a wide range of support types from psychosexual therapy, physiotherapy, menopause advice and much, much more! At just the click of a button, you can access expert professionals, carefully vetted with a minimum of 3-years cancer experience in their field. To find out more go to www.percihealth.com, look - then book. It’s that simple.

CANCER ISN'T ON YOUR TERMS, BUT THEY CARE YOU GET SHOULD BE.

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This week on The Happy Vagina Podcast we are joined by the multi talented musician turned miscarriage warrior - Myleene Klass. Having experienced four miscarriages in three years, Myleene has turned her attention to demanding better healthcare for women hoping to conceive, enabling a better future for both women and men.

We also do a deep dive into racism, what's changed and what still needs to change, and reflect on how Myleene made it work when she was a single Mum.

Myleene Klass is a classical pianist and Broadcaster and now miscarriage campaigner who first came into the public spotlight as a member of the group Hear’Say. An accomplished musician and broadcaster, Myleene continues to work in both Television and radio and has published a number of parenting books. As a businesswoman, Myleene runs her own children’s clothing line and women’s fashion brand. This year she celebrates her tenth year as ambassador for Save the Children.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

Produced by Pineapple Audio Production

Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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The Happy Vagina podcast is produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back. Visit www.allbrightcollective.com to join their free community today or download the AllBright app.

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by phenomenal LGBTQ+ activist, pioneering female athlete, Olympian and Great Britain’s most successful boxer - the Lioness herself - Nicola Adams OBE. We do a deep deep into what it takes to be a female athlete, the impacts of the training on mental and physical health, and discuss gender equality in sport, and what still needs to happen to de-stigmatise women’s issues - and why Nicola believes all women deserve to feel invincible.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

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This episode was made possibly by Hertility Health who are shaping the future of female fertility. Worried about your hormones? Get the support you deserve, with Hertility Health who provide at-home diagnostic hormone and fertility tests. it's simple, complete their online health assessment and collect a small blood sample. You’ll then receive a report with insights into your egg count, ovulation, and any fertility red-flags. If needed, they have experts in fertility, gynaecology, PCOS and endometriosis available to discuss your results in more detail.

Head to www.hertilityhealth.com and use the code: healthyvagina to receive £15 off.  Get the support you deserve, with Hertility Health. 

The Happy Vagina podcast is produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back. Visit www.allbrightcollective.com to join their free community today or download the AllBright app.

Trigger warning: this episode includes conscious discussion around topics of how athletes support their training using diet programmes . I acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I also encourage you to care for your safety and well-being. If you need help with an eating disorder we have listed some supportive organisations below, if you don't see your country listed one of these will be able to direct you:

UK: National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)

Call and text: (800) 931-2237

Crisis Text Line: Text "NEDA" to 741741

USA: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)

Call: 1 (888)-375-7767

Canada: National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) 

Call: 416-340-4156

Australia: Butterfly National Helpline

Call: 1800 33 4673

Germany: Essstörungen

Call: 0221892031

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EDITORIAL EPISODE: This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by health and nutrition coach Karen Cummings-Palmer and entrepreneur, and chair of Lumity Life, Janice Gammell who share all their deepest secrets on finding balance and ageing gracefully, without judgement. Karen, an extraordinary coach, shares her top tips on how to use nutrition and supplements to support our bodies natural vitality; while Janice does a deep dive on how she has used Karen's techniques to grow into a deeper relationship with herself.

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This episode was made possibly by Lumity Life, the clinically-proven health and wellbeing brand with game-changing supplements and skincare are offering The Happy Vagina community 15% off the first months subscription of 

Morning & Night supplements. Designed for women who never allow themselves to be defined by age by supporting the body’s natural ageing process just use the code BALANCE15 to unlock the key to feeling strong, healthy and beautiful - inside and out.

To find out more - visit www.lumitylife.co.uk

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It's the SEASON 4 FINALÉ of The Happy Vagina Podcast and we are joined by bright, young star of Netflix's Sex Education, Chinenye Ezeudu. Chinenye joins us to discuss her character Viv's new found rock and roll image, exploring self-pleasure in bathrooms, why we need more black women represented on screen and what needs to change to make that happen! We also discuss the multitude of other fun things to do in toilets and Chinenye tells us why she is not interested in being an advocate for anything - except, perhaps, encouraging human beings to love themselves, exactly as they are. 

This episode will leave you feeling excited about the future of women on screen!

British rising star Chinenye Ezeudu has worked constantly in her short career and with each carefully chosen role, she continues to establish herself as one of the industry’s most exciting young actors to watch. Recently announced in BBC Films’ Silent Roar, she can currently be seen on Netflix's in both Sex Education, The Stranger, an eight-part thriller based on Harlan Coben’s book, and will soon be seen in School for Good and Evil opposite Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

Produced by Pineapple Audio Production

Supported by THV team Olivia Mervyn Smith and Amber Huggins

Come find us on Instagram

The Happy Vagina podcast is produced in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back. Visit www.allbrightcollective.com to join their free community today or download the AllBright app.

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Kick starting Season Five with trail blazing, truth seeking, actress Kate Walsh with a deep dive into how to live your very bravest life and find deep acceptance - from fertility and hormone challenges to medical gaslighting and building a business.

Kate Walsh is an award winning actress and star of some of the most loved TV and Feature Films - Greys Anatomy, Emily in Paris, Perks Of Being A Wallflower and also the co-founder of the extremely addictive Boyfriend Perfume.

We do a deep dive into the joys of being child free, the changes she made to support her through the menopause and the misogynistic medical gaslighting that made her fight for a scan revealing a benign brain tumour - and her inspirational road to recovery. This episode will deepen your relationship with your self.

This episode is sponsored by BEIJA LONDON and we cannot recommend them more highly. With lingerie and swimwear brand for all shapes with cup sizes from AA up to 36H. If you’re unsure of your size they also offer a free 20 minute online bra fitting to make sure you get the shape and size to ensure you feel your most content and empowered. Just go to www.beija.london and - once you’ve chosen your bra pull some knickers to match - then use our code "thehappyvagina' at checkout to receive 15% your first  order.

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Season 5, Episode 2 and we are joined by British-born, Kenyan actress Patricia Allison who played Ola in Netflix's Sex Education. Tricia shares the top tips she learnt from working with an intimacy coach and why she is determined to raise her voice for change. Following a string of guest appearances on television Patricia landed her first major role as Ola Nyman on the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education. Most recently she has been seen on the West End stage in A Doll's House 2 - the one where Nora discovers her daughter wants the married life she walked away from! Tune in as we do a deep dive into her take on millennial feminism, how to be aligned with your deepest self and the anti gay legislation that still devastates peoples lives in parts of Africa.

The Happy Vagina podcast is produced by Pineapple Audio Production and in association with AllBright, the leading career network for women. Got a mission, a five-year plan or an outrageous dream? AllBright will have your back. Visit AllBright to join their free community today or download the AllBright app. ALLBRIGHT - A GLOBAL SISTERHOOD FOR AMBITIOUS WOMEN.

This episode has been kindly supported by abc ivf, the UK’s lowest-cost IVF clinic. Fertility preservation at the right age is a not an easy decision and there are multiple reasons women choose to do so – but for many the price can be a huge hurdle. abc ivf want to make egg freezing an option to as many women as possible – not just those with deep pockets. If you are 37 or under, an all-inclusive egg freezing package costs £3,595 – which includes everything you need including medication and the first year’s storage.

If you’ve been thinking about taking control of your fertility, why not book an assessment with abc ivf so you can better understand your fertility health and plan for your future. 

Just go to www.abcivf.co.uk and book you’re fertility assessment now. Thats www.abcivf.co.uk

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This week, we are joined by Caterina Scorsone - Mom, qualified doula and star of Shondaland's Grey's Anatomy, for an extraordinarily powerful episode that is an absolute must listen. Caterina opens up about how her attempts as a teenager to 'out' a sexual predator in the entertainment industry were ignored and the subsequent gaslighting. We also discus the enlightenment that came to her becoming a Mother to three beautiful daughters, one with Down Syndrome.

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If you'd like to know more about Down Syndrome and support Caterina's work in this space, please go to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org

CATERINA SCORSONE image credit: Caroline Lee. IG: @howcarolinecarolines 

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This episode has been kindly supported by abc ivf, the UK’s lowest-cost IVF clinic. Fertility preservation at the right age is a not an easy decision and there are multiple reasons women choose to do so – but for many the price can be a huge hurdle. abc ivf want to make egg freezing an option to as many women as possible – not just those with deep pockets. If you are 37 or under, an all-inclusive egg freezing package costs £3,595 – which includes everything you need including medication and the first year’s storage. If you’ve been thinking about taking control of your fertility, why not book an assessment with abc ivf so you can better understand your fertility health and plan for your future. Just go to www.abcivf.co.uk and book you’re fertility assessment now. Thats www.abcivf.co.uk

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast Mika is joined by the absolutely divine Salma El Wardany who shares her forward thinking ideas on the faith, what the Koran really says about sex and the power of the Burqa. Salma is an author, activist, poet and one of the women behind the period emoji. in her essay A Gender Denied: Islam, Sex and the Struggle to Get Some Salma took on one of the biggest taboo subjects in Islam - sex. Her latest book These Impossible Things is an ode to female friendships.

Tune into this episode now to hear Salma lift the veil on the stereo types imposed on Muslim women, and a deep dive into the benefits of talking about sex, pleasure and periods for all humans. 

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We are almost at the end of Season 5, and this week I am absolutely honoured to be chatting to the brilliant Nell Hudson. Join us as we do a deep dive into objectification and why comparison of and between women is not just as Roosevelt said - the thief of joy - but the most corrosive thing to our confidence, our solitary and to feminism. Nell Hudson is a truth demanding writer and actress (Victoria, Outlander Texas Chainsaw Massacre) who has just published her first book Just For Today - a bittersweet evocation of the end of innocence, and an exhilarating celebration of having nothing to lose - until suddenly, you do. Nell and I share thoughts into how to overcome slut shaming and leave your life free of comparison. 

This episode will deepen your relationship with your self and the women in your life

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In this episode we are joined by the phenomenal Ellie and Helen from the Scummy Mummies and star of stage and screen Amanda Abbington live at London Podcast Festival. The whole episode is a master class in how to live your very boldest life. You might just need to pause it at regular intervals to catch your breath, because these women are very, very funny.

I also want to take a moment to thank everyone who bought tickets for the live recored event - we donated the profits to my charity Lady Garden Foundation which is dedicated to funding research into Gynaecological Cancers.

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In the Season 5 finalé of The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by the actress and New York Times best selling author, Jennifer Grey who shares her deepest feelings on being misunderstood as a young starlet and how she fought to remain out of the corner and find a deep sustainable confidence. Just like her memoir, this episode is a coming-of-age story for women of every age, and will empower you to find your truth.

Jennifer Grey is best known for her iconic portrayal of Baby in the beloved film classic Dirty Dancing, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, and for her breakout role, as Matthew Broderick's sister in John Hughes's Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Her numerous film, television, and theater credits span decades. More recently, she starred in the acclaimed series Red Oaksand won season eleven of Dancing with the Stars. Grey is currently teaming up with Lionsgate as executive producer and to star in the long-awaited Dirty Dancing sequel.

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Season 6 of The Happy Vagina podcast is kicking off with a woman who inspires us, daily, with her unquashable commitment to truth, Paloma Faith.

Paloma and Mika have a very candid chat about our relationships with their Mothers, the impact of having children on women, and how to stay fierce and buoyant in an industry designed for men. This episode is an ode to being yourself and not taking No for an answer.

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Paloma Faith is an actress, mother, Political activist, award winning singer-song writer and multi platinum album selling artist. Follow Paloma Faith @palomafaith

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This episode was made possible by Jude. Jude supplements are natural, backed by science and approved by doctors. They were co-created with real women and are clinically proven to reduce leaks by 79%. Jude supplements contain a blend of pumpkin seed extract and soy germ extract two very simple – yet highly effective – natural ingredients. Are you ready to start your 12 week course? Go to www.wearejude.com and you can receive 10% off with the code THEHAPPYVAGINA10

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. This week, Greys Anatomy's actor, writer and musician ER Fightmaster joins Mika to discuss their joy at re-finding their lost freedom, how they manage their endometriosis diagnosis and the importance of campaigning for better health care for gender neutral and trans people. This episode is a reflective, insightful and an overwhelming uplifting story of finding one’s true self.

“I (felt I) was doing the worst job on earth of being a woman. Because I'm not. And then I got to college and I saw all these queer people. And it dropped off of me that minute - that is my understanding of myself as ugly my understanding of myself as bad. All this shame disappeared the minute that I was around other queer people and no one was forcing this like weird pink on me. Then I was I immediately like, oh, I'm hot. I'm fun. I'm happy and people love me.” - ER Fightmaster

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ER Fightmaster is a nonbinary actor, writer, comedian and musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. After receiving a Women and Gender Studies degree from DePaul University they traveled the world performing and teaching comedy. (Ok, plot twist.) After a year-long residency at the famed Amsterdam based comedy club Boom Chicago, E.R. returned home to Chicago and toured the country with the world renowned Second City Theatre before taking a spot on their resident stage. E.R.’s television debut was on the series Work In Progress on Showtime. In 2019 E.R. joined the cast of Hulu’s Shrill, a comedy series led by Aidy Bryant based on the memoir of the acclaimed body positivity feminist, Lindy West. In 2021 E.R. was cast as Kai Bartley, the first nonbinary doctor on television for the ABC show Grey’s Anatomy. E.R. played the love interest of one of the show’s longtime leads, Caterina Scorsone (Dr. Amelia Shepherd). The plotline received international acclaim and has been recognized as groundbreaking television for not only the nonbinary community, but for the Queer community at large. While filming Grey’s, E.R. was brought on as a writer for Survival of the Thickest, an upcoming Netflix/A24 comedy series based on the memoir of the effervescent Michelle Buteau. They also lead a LA based band called TWIN, with songs featured on multiple series and films. E.R. is currently finalizing touches on their first solo album, with plans to release new music later this year. They are the 2023 recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award.

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This week we are joined by Adina Porter, Emmy Nominated, award wining actress, Mum and voting rights campaigner. Adina shares her most initiate feelings about the importance of sex work, recovering from bereavement and why adoption was her first choice. This episode is a deep dive into knowing your true worth and the joys of mid life pleasure.

“My mom was adopted. So adoption has always been the only option for me. And when I met my then second husband, on our second date, because I thought it was pretty special - on our second date, I asked him, I said "What do you think about adopting an African American child?” And his response was “Or two!”. And I thought, “that's hot!” - Adina Porter

Adina Porter is an Emmy Nominated, award wining actress, Mum, CARE ambassador and activist campaigning for voting, voting rights and clean water access.

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This International Womens Day we are putting the emphasis on men. Mika is joined by Gabrielle Blair, author of the book, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion. We have a candid conversation about the miscalculated pressure on women to be the primary user of birth control, why the world needs better research into vasectomies and how to process abortion trauma. This episode will revolutionise your understaffing of birth control 

“Every time I'm taking (birth control…), I'm really managing my partner's fertility.They’re ever present fertility. I’m not really managing my fertility. I'm ingesting a drug daily, or a hormone daily because of their constant fertility. So I want to be really clear, most of the time, when you or I have sex, or any woman has sex, they cannot get pregnant. Like it's just, it's just physically impossible. (But…) Every time a man has sex every time he can potentially impregnate someone.” - Gabrielle Blair

Gabrielle Blair is the founder or award winning blog platform Design Mom. She is considered a top expert in creating accessible conversations about hard topics, parenting engaged and independent kids, and creating a home where both parents and kids can thrive. 

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Filmmaker and writer Emma Forrest joins Mika to talk about finally becoming her own woman, free from the traumas of her past. We explore Emma’s experience from heart break to sexting to celibacy and back again - all leading her to finding a deeper freedom. This episode will encourage you to follow your intuition and find your personal wild. Her phenomenal memoir about her exploration with celibacy BUSY BEING FREE is out now wherever you buy your books online or in store!

“I think for all women, who are sexually active, a set amount of time to yourself is a really good idea. And again, the idea if you're going through divorce, if you're older, of freeing yourself from the things you you perceive yourself as having to do (in order) to ‘keep being chosen for the team’, and just saying, I don't want to play. Not for now. It's very liberating, just actively saying: “This is not a game I choose to play”.(Especially when…) nobody gave me the option to sign up for the game in the first place.” - Emma Forrest

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This week Mika is joined by Sexuality Educator and TedX Speaker, Amber Mallery (MPH, AASECT, CSE) who shares her top tips on how to spice up partnered sex. From how to initiate the conversation, to the top fantasies for women, the multiple uses of a blindfold and how to practice safe choking - Amber shares deep insights that will help you navigate these new terrains.

Amber recommends setting up safe words: "Safe words are a great way to communicate full thoughts in a quick, short expression. People should have a conversation about their safe words, and I suggest more than one. That way there is some warning, instead of saying, this needs to stop NOW. The easiest to start with are colors, red, green, yellow. This is a seamless way to start using safewords and explore pleasure and kink safely."

This episode has been brought to you by Bijoux Indiscrets - the disruptive online store for all the best erotic accessories, pleasure toys, and intimate cosmetics. Bijoux Indescrets primary purpose is to create a new vision of female sexuality and pleasure. Everything they produce is about enjoying more, in a guilt and shame-free way, breaking taboos. Because at Bijoux Indiscrets the team believe that gender equality extends into the domain of pleasure and that the way to empower women is to create products which break the established rules and offer each and every woman tools with which to get to know and take charge of her own pleasure. 

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As Ovarian cancer awareness month draws to a close it’s important to remind ourselves to be mindful of our bodies. Mika isn joined by dr Stephanie Kuku and Dr Frauke Neuser to talk about pubic grooming. Whether you choose to keep your hair, prune or remove it - getting to know your pubic gives you that opportunity to become more familiar, more comfortable with your anatomy so you’re able to notice anything that may be wrong and gives you the time to think about any changes that may have occurred. This KNOW YOUR PUBIC conversation and the campaign by Venus is all about breaking down the pubic taboos which are stopping women from feeling comfortable with and in their own bodies, leading to trepidation about seeking medical advice and support.

Venus is proud of its partnership with Lady Garden Foundation, now in its second year, through which they are raising awareness and essential funds for gynaecological health via a limited-edition starter pack in Superdrug. Each pack sold = one donation and these partnerships are so important which is why I am delighted to continue to work with them and champion their #KnowYourPubic campaign. Shaving your pubic hair with the wrong tools can cause irritation, itch during regrowth and ingrown hairs. That’s why the Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin collection is specially designed for the pubic area, whether the hair is there, growing or gone - the full collection is pH balanced and free of parabens, dyes, fragrance, and silicone, and is also dermatologist and gynaecologist-approved. You can try the full range for yourself at all major retailers nationwide, or shop the limited-edition Lady Garden Foundation donation starter pack - only at Superdrug.

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BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN. For the first time ever we have a repeat guest back on THV. When Anna Lahey founder to Vida Glow asked me to do a deep dive into women’s health there was only one human that came to mind - the extremely thoughtful, inspirational, and unstoppable Laura Whitmore. We chat about her new documentary series’s which looks at rough s@x, incels and stalkers, how to stay true to you in times of overwhelm and our shared passion for better women’s health. Link in bio to listen 🔝 

Did you know that It is estimated only 1% of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female specific conditions, globally. Imgestible brand @vida_glow are changing that with a new range of supplements designed specially with women in mind, and we are obsessed. Link in bio 🔝 to hear more.

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Vida Glow – the global number one marine collagen brand and leaders in the ingestible space. Recognising female heath is under-researched and underserved, Vida Glow has applied its female-first, concern-solution approach to the health category with the launch of their Women’s Health range. A science backed range of health supplements meticulously formulated specifically for women based on their unique physiological requirements.

Vida Glow are donating 1GBP for every Women’s Health product to my charity @ladygardenfoundation and you can use the code HAPPYVAGINA20 for 20% off the range, which includes Gut Pro, De-Stress, Prental+, Multi 360.

If you haven’t already, go check out the range online at vidaglow.com

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Did you know that It is estimated only 1% of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female specific conditions, globally. Imgestible brand @vida_glow are changing that with a new range of supplements designed specially with women in mind, and we are obsessed. Link in bio 🔝 to hear more.

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Vida Glow – the global number one marine collagen brand and leaders in the ingestible space. Recognising female heath is under-researched and underserved, Vida Glow has applied its female-first, concern-solution approach to the health category with the launch of their Women’s Health range. A science backed range of health supplements meticulously formulated specifically for women based on their unique physiological requirements.

Vida Glow are donating 1GBP for every Women’s Health product to my charity @ladygardenfoundation and you can use the code HAPPYVAGINA20 for 20% off the range, which includes Gut Pro, De-Stress, Prental+, Multi 360.

If you haven’t already, go check out the range online at vidaglow.com

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Half way through Season 2 and we are honoured to be joined by the phenomenal Emilie Pine - award winning author of Notes to Self and writer in residence at Ireland's National Maternity Hospital. Join Emilie and Mika as they thrash out the pro's and cons of a child free life and the inherent need for a wider conversation around women’s reproductive health, outside of pregnancy.

This episode of The Happy Vagina has been brought to you by DeoDoc, the inspirational intimate skincare brand, committed to the health of the vulva and vagina. DeoDoc aims to shed light and overcome the lack of knowledge that many women have about their own female anatomy. They are an incredible sister duo aiming to empower women by providing them with options, all backed by medical expertise, and my favourite is their intimate pre shave oil. I can’t wait to try their new sustainable, organic tampons which launch in September. All DeoDoc products can be found on DeoDoc.com and Cult Beauty.

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by award winning political activist and undefeated 'fanny defender' Nimco Ali OBE. A survivor of FGM here she teaches us all about how to be a campaigner - not a complainer!

Nimco Ali OBE is a British independent government adviser on tackling violence against women and girls, and author of What We're Told Not to Talk About - But We're Going to Anyway. Nimco Ali has spent her life campaigning to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and is a leading commentator in international media on the rights of girls and women - particularly surrounding FGM and surrounding issues.  Everyone should be following Nimco and you can do so at @NimkoAli

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by DAYE. Daye is an innovative gynae health brand on a mission to raise the standards of female healthcare through the creation of sustainable products and services which bridge the gender health gap. Daye’s Naked and CBD tampons are made of 100% plastic-free, certified organic and unbleached cotton fibres. They're sanitised to eliminate bacteria and candida yeast which are the leading causes of infections like TSS, BV and thrush. Daye's CBD tampons have been clinically proven to soothe menstrual pain by 80%.

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On this weeks episode, British actors Aimee Lou Wood & Tanya Reynolds, stars of Netflix's groundbreaking series Sex Education, join Mika to help smash taboos about all things sex, moon cups and on-set body hair.

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Trailblazing Mother-Daughter duo Meg Mathews and Anaïs Gallagher join Mika to reveal how they take all things Vagina in their stride - from open discussions about orgasms at home, to overcoming period poverty and how they both dealt with Meg's Menopause.

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast campaigner, star of Channel 4's Bring Back the Bush and Cosmopolitan's Health and Well-being Influencer of the year 2019, nominee Jessica Megan shares her top tips on how to break free of the systems and thought patterns that that bind us and hold us back from true freedom

Jessica Megan is a body-positive activist, extremely passionate about sexual wellbeing and self-love, and as such has become a role model for thousands of women and all of us at The Happy Vagina! Her followers look to her for guidance on feminism, fashion, beauty, sex, body confidence and relationship issues. Everyone should be following Jess and you can do so at @jess_megan_

The Happy Vagina would not be possible without our sponsors and this episode has been brought to you by DAYE. Daye is an innovative gynae health brand on a mission to raise the standards of female healthcare through the creation of sustainable products and services which bridge the gender health gap. Daye’s Naked and CBD tampons are made of 100% plastic-free, certified organic and unbleached cotton fibres. They're sanitised to eliminate bacteria and candida yeast which are the leading causes of infections like TSS, BV and thrush. Daye's CBD tampons have been clinically proven to soothe menstrual pain by 80%.

Find out more about the inspirational work of Daye and get £5 off your first order at with our code 'TheHappyVagina' at www.yourdaye.com. 

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Actress, writer, presenter, host of Love Island and all round super talent Laura Whitmore joins us on The Happy Vagina to spill the beans on what really happens in the Villa, her thoughts on women's health pregnancy and childbirth in Ireland and how she keeps her Vagina happy.

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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by Erika Lust the Swedish born, Barcelona based erotic film director, screenwriter and producer who has dedicated her life to reframing pornography into the feminist space

Since the debut of her first indie erotic film The Good Girl in 2004, Lust has been instrumental in promoting the aims of the feminist pornography movement through capturing the female gaze, and a dedication to female pleasure. Lust created Erika Lust Films whose company values towards an ethical production process set the company apart from mainstream pornography sites. She has played a key role in advocating the importance to pay for porn to ensure safe working conditions and fair pay for sex workers. She has written several books, as well as directed and produced a number of award-winning films.

The team at The Happy Vagina understand that pornography can be complicated for some people, whether individually or within a relationship. For many people porn addiction can be a symptom, rather than a cause, of underlying issues you might be experiencing. You aren't alone; there are place you can go to for support. If you feel like you, or someone you know, might be struggling with your relationship with porn, please reach out and ask for help.

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Season 3 finalé and we are joined by British supermodel Erin O'Connor MBE.

Erin asks "Why do we hold such a limited remit of what beauty really means?" and shares her experiences of growing up in an industry that holds and enforces a specific standard of beauty, what it was like to be told she was outside of that, and how she learned to see her strength and beauty in a way that meant she could become a voice for other women. We also go beyond her life as a model to discuss her new role, as a mother balancing life and work, and learning the power of self-acceptance and forgiveness.

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Writer and activist Nikita Gill joins Mika to talk about her experiences of growing in New Dehli, as a bi-sexual Indian poet, with an obsession to rediscover female characters in the myths of ancient texts and give marginalised human beings a voice.

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BONUS episode of The Happy Vagina with the amazing Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani, hosts of the Brown Girls Do It Too podcast. Poppy and Rubina open up about navigating their relationships with their bodies as brown girls in the UK. Plus we dive deep into some #VULVATALK as they share their journeys with their vulvas, from shame to empowerment, and the inevitable comparison that can still creep in.

This episode of THV is sponsored by @mycallaly, a period care brand who are tackling the taboos and shame so many of us feel about our vulvas. Plus all of Callaly's products are made with organic cotton and they've totally redesigned the tampon for the first time in 80 years. Check out their innovative tampliners, and other products now, and use the code VULVATALK for 30% off your first delivery.

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Newest star of Netflix's Sex Education, George Robinson, joins Mika this week to share how his time in hospital and joining the cast of Sex Education has transformed his relationship with himself and women; all his wisdom on how Generation Z are dealing with sexual growth; and the need for a overhaul of the UK Sex Ed curriculum to enable freer & kinder relationships.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Alice Hill.

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Season 2 finalé with the brilliant Nicholas Pinnock, leading British actor who joins Mika on The Happy Vagina all the way from New York where he is currently filming Season 2 of ABC’s groundbreaking For Life. We delve deep into the importance of his work as a mental health campaigner, his experiences and feelings around family and children - the pressures heterosexual men feel from society, the impact it has on his freedom, and the tools Nicholas has used to stay true to himself and mentally well.

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The Happy Vagina with Mika Simmons is hosted by Mika Simmons, produced by Tanja Pagnucoa and researched by Eleanor Compton

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S2, Ep1 The Happy Vagina: Kenny Ethan Jones

In the name of all things inclusivity we've invited some of our favourite men with something to say in the female space to join us on Season 2 of The Happy Vagina! Kicking off this season with the phenomenal Kenny Ethan Jones who joins us a to talk about his experiences as a trans man, his advocacy for gender equality in the period space, and how he encourages others to live authentically and free from shame. Kenny was such an insightful and open minded interviewee, we just had to record two episodes! Here is Part One. Don't miss Part Two - subscribe to The Happy Vagina

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Phenomenal female broadcaster and loose woman, Andrea McLean joins Mika on this bonus, live episode of The Happy Vagina podcast to talk about all things endometriosis, and how her menopause, brought on by an early hysterectomy transformed her relationship with herself, her partner and her work - leading to the launch of her inspirational platform This Girl Is On Fire.

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This episode was recorded @AllBright and is sponsored by @LeSalonApp

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