Sexuality
Dame Products’ Alex Fine on women making sex toys for women
Dame Products is a crowdfunded sex toy company that aims to make highly engineered and appealing sex toys for women. Dame Products co-founder and CEO Alexandra Fine has a Masters in Clinical… Audio
Post BANG! Discussion
Sex Education Advocate, Laura Borrowdale joins us to look at the issues raised in this week's episode of BANG! Audio
Gender ID questions closer to inclusion in future censuses
Questions about sexual orientation and gender identity are closer to being included in future censuses. Statistics New Zealand says it's determined to produce data that better reflects all New… Audio
What life is like for the gender-fluid
Victor Rodger explores the personal, cultural and political aspects of transgender and non-binary identity with Georgina Beyer, Lexie Matheson, Nikolai Talamahina and Aych McArdle. Audio
Dying gay man’s blood, tissue donation rejected
Cherie Etevenaux was shocked to hear at the last minute that her dying son's large organs could be donated, but not his blood or tissue because he was gay. Audio
Fashion’s inclusive new mood
Fashion is often a signal of a change in the air, reflecting societal norms and values. On RNZ podcast My Heels Are Killing Me Sonia Sly meets designer Jason Lingard who says being gay and growing up… Audio
BANG! Episode 7: Lust for Life
In BANG! episode 7, Melody speaks to couples in their 60s and 70s about the different ways they choose to stay connected, Lesley Maskery discusses policy and practice regarding sexuality in rest… Audio
BANG! Episode 6: Fifty Shades of Grey
In episode 6, Melody faces up to another awkward phone call, we learn about how intimacy is affected by life-threatening illness, visit an "adult entertainment store" and sex therapist Edit Horvath… Audio
Post Bang Discussion
Clinical Psychologist and sex therapist, Nic Beets joins Melody Thomas and Brian Crump in the studio to discuss questions arising from this weeks episode. Audio
BANG! Episode 5: Maybe, Baby
In episode 5, we hear from parents about how kids affected their relationships, clinical psychologist and sex therapist Nic Beets highlights some of the most common issues experienced by new parents… Audio
Noah Slee - Soul, Sexuality and Spacifix
Neo-soul singer and producer Noah Slee is making a name in the international scene right now with his debut 'Otherland'. The Berlin based Tongan speaks to Yadana Saw. Audio
BANG! Episode 4: Love & Marriage
In episode 4, we hear from couples about the ways sex and intimacy has changed over their years together, and Sex Therapy NZ's Helen Mounsey shares tips for couples wishing to stay connected. Audio
BANG! Episode 3: Netflix and Chill
In episode 3 a group of 20-somethings tell us what dating and hooking up looks like for them, plus Eleanor Butterworth on 'ethical sex', Hera Lindsay Bird reads a new poem, and Laura Borrowdale… Audio
BANG! Episode 2: Sex and Sensibility
In episode two, we explore how teens deal with sex ed, relationships and the influence of pornography. Plus famous Kiwis travel back in time to deliver sex advice to their teen selves. Audio
BANG! Episode 1: The Birds and The Bees
Melody Thomas leads a frank and often-entertaining exploration into sex, sexuality and relationships - starting at the very beginning with 'The Birds and The Bees'. Featuring everyday kiwis reflecting… Audio
Shane Bosher - A Streetcar Named Desire
Named as an Aucklander of the Year in 2005 by Metro magazine, and four-time Director of the Year by The New Zealand Listener, Shane Bosher is one of New Zealand's most prolific theatre makers. During… Audio
The Pill
In 1961, the 'Pill' went on sale in New Zealand and women's lives were changed forever. The first truly reliable contraceptive, the Pill meant being able to control your fertility was now a matter of… Audio
Growing up Christian and gay
Wez Van Der Linde grew up with a strong christian faith, he struggled with his homosexuality as well. He's still Christian, and he's still gay, and he wrote a book about his personal battle with the… Audio
The right to intimacy
A researcher exploring intimacy and sexuality among people living in aged-care facilities says residents' rights and safety are at risk because staff and families don't know how to deal with often… Audio
Queer as ... (it's complicated)
Comedian Ren Lunicke’s performances explore the myriad labels for sexuality and gender. Audio