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LESBIAN DATING CRIMES!

We’re putting some dating crimes on trial this week! Is it ever okay to go through a partner’s phone? How bad is it to talk about your ex on a first date? Can you ask your partner to unfollow people?We’re debating all these and more (and disagreeing with each other along the way…)We’re also catching up on a crazy few weeks & saying a huge thank you to everyone who’s been supporting the podcast. Don’t forget to drop us a follow/subscribe! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Sapphic smut, zombies & straight dating nightmares

Who's ready for a hilarious Halloween special?! We’re joined by lesbian comedian Helena Moody for an episode of spooky stories, sapphic smut and absolute chaos. We’re talking straight dating nightmares, lesbian Halloween erotica and zombie apocalypses. All while dressed as our favourite The L Word icons! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

How do we make a baby? Lesbian IVF & fertility with Mother Calypso

This episode is a dedicated how to guide for queer babymaking with the amazing Mother Calypso. Since we weren’t taught this stuff in school, queer people are left to educate themselves. So Calypso is here to talk us through all the different options from IVF, IUI, Sperm banks to known donors and answers important questions around costs, logistics and her advice based on her experience. @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Queer history you should know! with Safe Space

Emma Jackson, one half of Safe Space, joins us this week, to take us on a journey back in time to the Stonewall riots and tell us about a groundbreaking butch lesbian, Stormé DeLarverie who challenged the system, broke social norms and changed the course of history. We also learn about the first ever (very dangerous) vibrator, we talk about the importance of queer storytelling and Emma tells us about an upcoming documentary on the trans panic defence. @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

We need to talk about queer mental health

In the run up to World Mental Health Day, we discuss this important topic and how it disproportionately affects our community. Zan opens up about her personal journey with OCD, anxiety and ADHD. We also give our best advice for those who are struggling and signpost to some amazing organisations for LGBTQ+ people including: * ELOP * ⁠London Friend * ⁠Spectra * ⁠Rainbow Mind * ⁠MindOut Trigger warning: this episode mentions themes of suicide and depression. @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Exploring queer intimacy with Labeless

Katie Norman, founder of lesbian pleasure brand Labeless, joins us in the studio this week! We chat about Katie’s journey so far, the gaps in queer sex education, and ask some of the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask: from how to properly clean your toys to demystifying the basics of queer pleasure. Plus, Katie tells about how AI is entering pleasure and we learn about female viagra. Please make sure you're following the podcast wherever you're watching! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Why do lesbians love games?

This week we are playing a load of spicy games! Including ‘she’s a 10 but…’, Snog, Marry, Avoid & Gay-Uess who! We also chat about Katie’s first gay wedding, Zan’s upcoming boxing fight and sapphic Halloween party! Plus, we mourn the shed and welcome our new shiny Spotify studio. @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Advice you wish your parents had listened to

This is an episode to send to your parents, straights pals, or anyone who needs a lesson in allyship! We discuss your submissions on coming out, what to say, what not to say and when to, politely, STFU x Make sure you're following the podcast on Spotify and on socials! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

How to date women?!

We’re BACK with some (very) questionable expertise on how to date women. We cover dating dos and don’t, how to call time amicably if you're not feeling it, and some serious dating horror stories of our own. Listen at your own peril. Please follow the podcast on Spotify to make sure you never miss an episode! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Gagony Aunts: lesbian bed death, dating straight girls & the 'ex'

We're answering your queer conundrums! Donning our agony aunt hats and giving some potentially questionable advice, including how to tackle lesbian bed death, dating straight girls and what to do when your partner's best friend is their ex (a classic). Tune in at your own peril! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Lesbian Heartbreak 101

We discuss our biggest lesbian heartbreaks and offer up some tips for recovery. We also chat about U-hauling, shared Spotify playlists & Zan's most questionable post break up behaviour... @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Our top LGBTQ+ media & ranking gay Disney princesses

We're discussing LGBTQ+ media; the good the gay and the ugly! We give our top recommendations for books, tv and film and rank our queerest Disney princesses.If you enjoy the podcast please drop us a 5* rating! Also follow us on socials!@strapinpodcast@katiebaxter28@zan_moon_

Coming out at work & rating the gayest jobs!

We're talking all things work this week, including our experiences of coming out at work and homophobia in the workplace. We're also ranking the gayest jobs, and having a big fat catch up. @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

‘I Kissed A Girl’ Exclusive Tea with Elise & Josie

Our first guests Josie and Elise join us to chat all things I Kissed A Girl. We’re talking about Elise’s break up with Elisha, we’re discussing unaired connections and getting into what really happened between Josie and Elise. They also spill the tea on if anyone had sex in the masseria and whether the production team force them to gas up Danni. It’s JUICY. Enjoy. @strapinpodcast@katiebaxter28@zan_moon_

Pride, plant genders & accidental nudes

This week we’re sharing our thoughts on Pride as a protest and discussing whether straight people should go. Katie also talks about her first time in a gay sex club and we find out about plant genders and the origins of the word lesbian.

I Kissed A Girl - WHAT IS GOING ON?! (Part 2)

We’re catching up on episodes 5 & 6 of I Kissed A Girl, unpicking Ashleigh & Lyndsey’s kiss, Charley Marlowe’s guest appearance and the three new arrivals. We’re also chatting about queer labels, trans representation and making our predictions for the finale! @strapinpodcast @zan_moon_ @katiebaxter28

I Kissed A Girl - our honest opinions! (Part 1)

This episode we're doing a deep dive on the first four episodes of Season 2 of I Kissed A Girl. Which couples do we think are faking it? What's been making us cringe? Who are we obsessed with already? There's so much to unpack already! @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

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Our biggest icks, red flags & green flags

This episode we're diving into our instant icks, green flags we look out for and red flags we swerve. Is it ever okay to poo in front of your partner? Could you forgive someone whose personality changes when they're drunk? We're also sharing some funny dating stories and going through some of your submissions. @strapinpodcast @zan_moon_ @katiebaxter28

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Unexpected gay awakenings

This episode we're sharing some of our gay awakenings, from celebrity crushes to real life gay panic disasters. We get into Glee, Doctor Who, plus we get into some of YOUR submissions, including one about an unexpected older woman... @strapinpodcast @katiebaxter28 @zan_moon_

Where can I find queer friends?!

Making queer friends can be tricky, so this episode we are sharing our own experiences with finding our communities and giving our advice on where to go to find your new queer best friend. @strapinpodcast @zan_moon_ @katiebaxter28