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S1E6: I Am Not Your Asian Fetish
Maya and Divya talk about the history of the fetishization of Asian folks, how it’s still perpetrated in our society today, and how we can work towards not fetishizing people because of their race or ethnicity! As a bonus, they also share some of their no
S1E5: Contraceptions, Confusion, and...Incognito Mode?
Thuy and Ellen join Divya and Maya for a discussion about birth control, including how they got on it while navigating AAPI norms, what they told their guardians, and how confused everyone is by the healthcare system. Who would've thought that incognito m
S1E4: Advocacy in the AAPI Community
This episode discusses why AAPI youth should consider becoming involved in reproductive justice work, as well as some tips and ideas for getting involved as a young person. We are so excited to have Izzy Lian in this episode with us; Izzy uses she/her pro
S1E3: Culture, Control, and Contraceptives
In this episode, Maya and Divya talk about giving sexual consent while intoxicated. They also discuss the stigma surrounding sex in the AAPI community and how we can begin to dismantle it!
S1E2: Sex, Stereotyping, and Saying Yes
Maya and Divya discuss participating (or not participating) in college hookup culture, as well as racial stereotyping associated with hookup culture. This episode also discusses having safe sex and giving and receiving consent! This episode is affiliated
S1E1: Introduction to Reproductive Justice
In this episode, Maya and Divya describe the purpose of this podcast and give a brief explanation of what reproductive justice is. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.