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Send us Fan Mail According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), comprehensive sexuality education is critical for survival.  So, are we equipping kids with the right skills and knowledge to survive (preferably thrive) in their sexual wellbeing?   On our final episode of season 2, Dr Evelyn Holt gives us the run down on the current state of sex ed in Australia, what we’re doing well, and where we can improve.  Teaching kids about sex should be a collaborative effort, not the sole responsibility of one person or profession.  Let’s all be safe adults and be better prepared. Dr Holt joins us to tell us how.  Find us here! Instagram: @gfgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! Talk soon. Talk often. - https://tsto.gdhr.wa.gov.au/ Teach Us Consent - https://www.teachusconsent.com/  Growing & Developing Healthy Relationships - https://gdhr.wa.gov.au/  QLife - https://qlife.org.au/resources/qguides  The RSE Project (Curtin University) - https://www.rseproject.org.au/  Dr YES - https://dryes.com.au/  The YEP Project - https://theyepproject.org.au/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail We're back for part 2 of our porn series! And yes, we’re nervous. But we’re also brave!  If you've not listened to part 1, we recomend starting there.  In this two part series, we dive into the good, the bad, and the genuinely damaging.  How has porn shaped our sexuality? What responsibility does it have? And how can we build porn literacy that actually supports pleasure, consent and connection? Tune in to find out! Find us here! Instagram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! “Porn Literacy: An Introduction” – Emily Rothman et al.  The Pornhub Insights annual report  The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reports on young people + porn  Erika Lust’s work on ethical porn (focus on consent, diverse bodies) Pleasure Mechanics – “The Porn Literacy Project” https://thelightproject.co.nz/2-2-building-critical-thinking/the-p-o-r-n-literacy-tool/ Sexual Health Victoria – resources on porn and relationships https://www.shvic.org.au/student-activity/pornography-whats-the-harm/ SHINE SA – Porn & Sexual Health resources - https://shinesa.org.au/ THE YEP PROJECT  https://theyepproject.org.au/resource/sex-and-technology/pornography/ Podcasts / media “The Pleasure Principles” – ABC Australia “Sex and Psychology” – Dr Justin Lehmiller (episodes on porn research)  Rena Malik, MD podcast  ABC series – You Can’t Ask That, S7 Porn Stars – ABC iView Other SHIPS psychology – What you need to know about porn https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-porn SHRIMPTEETH – How to talk to your pals about porn: https://shrimpteeth.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-pals-about-p0rn “Pornography and women’s sexual pleasure: Accounts from young women in Australia” - by Dr Sarah Ashton, Dr Karalyn McDonald & Dr Maggie Kirkman “What does “pornography” mean in the digital age? Revisiting a definition for researchers” - by Dr Sarah Ashton, Dr Karalyn McDonald & Dr Maggie Kirkman We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re talking porn - and yes, we’re nervous. But we’re also brave! In this two part series, we dive into the good, the bad, and the genuinely damaging.  How has porn shaped our sexuality? What responsibility does it have? And how can we build porn literacy that actually supports pleasure, consent and connection? Tune in to find out! Find us here! Instagram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! “Porn Literacy: An Introduction” – Emily Rothman et al.  The Pornhub Insights annual report  The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reports on young people + porn  Erika Lust’s work on ethical porn (focus on consent, diverse bodies) Pleasure Mechanics – “The Porn Literacy Project” https://thelightproject.co.nz/2-2-building-critical-thinking/the-p-o-r-n-literacy-tool/ Sexual Health Victoria – resources on porn and relationships https://www.shvic.org.au/student-activity/pornography-whats-the-harm/ SHINE SA – Porn & Sexual Health resources - https://shinesa.org.au/ THE YEP PROJECT  https://theyepproject.org.au/resource/sex-and-technology/pornography/ Podcasts / media “The Pleasure Principles” – ABC Australia “Sex and Psychology” – Dr Justin Lehmiller (episodes on porn research)  Rena Malik, MD podcast  ABC series – You Can’t Ask That, S7 Porn Stars – ABC iView Other SHIPS psychology – What you need to know about porn https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-porn SHRIMPTEETH – How to talk to your pals about porn: https://shrimpteeth.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-pals-about-p0rn “Pornography and women’s sexual pleasure: Accounts from young women in Australia” - by Dr Sarah Ashton, Dr Karalyn McDonald & Dr Maggie Kirkman “What does “pornography” mean in the digital age? Revisiting a definition for researchers” - by Dr Sarah Ashton, Dr Karalyn McDonald & Dr Maggie Kirkman We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail PCOS is now PMOS and we are here to tell you why this name change is important! Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is one of the most common multi-system conditions affecting AFABs and yet is still very misunderstood, undersdiagnosed often reduced to "just an ovary thing." Spoiler: it's not just an ovary thing. Join as we give you a run down of the condition, why the name change is important and why having an understanding of PMOS will help you understand the mind and body changes, and what you can do about it.  Find us here! Instagram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! PMOS Resources https://mchri.org.au/guidelines-resources/community/pmos-resources/ AskPMOS app https://www.askpmos.org/ Articles here! Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary sundrome: a multi-step global consensus process https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00717-8/fulltext PCOS officially names polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/pcos-officially-renamed-polyendocrine-metabolic-ov Guidelines here! PMOS Guidelines and Resources (Monash) https://www.monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Ah here, if your sex education came from a bloke in Coppers at 2am, this one's for you. We're joined by Dr Fergus McCabe, GP and sexual health expert, to give us the essentials on Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM).  We owe a lot to MSM, who fought tirelessly for the improvement of healthcare, and we are here to tell you why. We also cover the essentials - MPOx, PrEP and DoxyPep.  We love acting the maggot with Fergus but we promise you, he knows his onions.  Listen to this one and you’ll be grand. It’s good craic.  Find us here! Instagram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! M Clinic: https://www.mclinic.org.au/ Little Book of DoxyPEP: https://www.thelovetank.info/news/doxypep SHQ PrEP info: https://shq.org.au/resources/health-info/info-sheets/prep-brochure/ WAAC MPOx What You Need to Know: https://www.waac.com.au/mpox/ Guidelines here! ASHM PrEP Guidelines: https://ashm.org.au/resources/australian-prep-guidelines/ ASHM Decision Making in DoxyPEP: https://ashm.org.au/resources/doxy-pep-decision-making-tool/ MPOx Alert: https://sti.guidelines.org.au/sexually-transmissible-infections/monkeypox/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail In recent times, a young male in Canberra, Australia, was charged and sentenced for transmitting HSV2 to another person.  Join us as we discuss this case. It’s a complex one, but important to discuss. We would love to hear your thoughts on this one. So write in, send us a voice note, or catch us around the traps and let us know what you think.  Find us here! Instragram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Articles here! The conversation: Punishing one person for STI transmission weakens public health efforts: https://theconversation.com/punishing-one-person-for-sti-transmission-weakens-public-health-efforts-84210 ABC article on HSV2 case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/canberra-man-sentenced-inflicting-grevious-bodily-harm-herpes/106648748 Who needs to know about my STI?: https://www.1800myoptions.org.au/blog/notifiable-infections-and-partner-notification-who-needs-to-know-about-my-sti/ Clinician resource here! Disclosure information: https://contacttracing.ashm.org.au/disclosure-of-information/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel particularly anxious, overwhelmed, outraged, low or even crazy just before your period?  If you’ve got a flow, you oughta know, that it’s not the same experience for everyone.  Some of us can have mild mood symptoms, and others quite severe.  Kendall Buckley, a queer sexologist with a Masters in PMDD, breaks it down for us. Evidence based with facts on stats - she encourages you to validate your feelings and learn about how your cycle affects you.  Our Guest! Kendall Buckley https://www.kendallbuckley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendall.buckley.sexologist Article: https://www.quin.org.au/body/reproductive-health/pmdd-with-kendall-buckley-insight-from-a-queer-sexologist Find us here! Instragram: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Resources here! The PMDD Project: https://thepmddproject.org/ Jean Hailes: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/articles/pms-and-pmdd-and-you/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Alright, dolls. This ep is just your two hosts with the most love and laughs to give.  In this episode we discuss our own mental health and how this influences our sex lives. We also talk facts (obviously) -  giving you the science behind mental health and it's impact on sexual function, how medications can play a role, and what you can do about it.  Cum and cry with us! Find us here! Instagram: @fgsx_pod Tiktok: @fgsx_pod Email: [email protected] Recommendations! Perceived: A (lived experience) Mental Health and Neurodivergence https://open.spotify.com/show/5J7YZLnJ6f4C9xGpTUFs8s?si=cNzkmJ3BRxuxqqI9oCGUKg&nd=1&dlsi=896e98ea82e5439f Chat with Dr Shyamini Episode 4! The Imperfects Podcast: Dr Emily - Joy Decision https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dQLVMfoa59HSGsD246HdD?si=nwQaEi94TzSFEwW8_xM1eg&nd=1&dlsi=ba58e3abc6e845a2 Resources here! Associations between sexual health and well-being: a systematic review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11601183/ Prism Health: The Connection Between Sexual Health and Mental Health https://www.prismhealth.com.au/post/the-connection-between-mental-health-and-sexual-well-being Healthy Male Au: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Sex Life https://healthymale.org.au/health-article/sex-mental-health-anxiety-stress-depression Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.: Come As You Are Worksheets https://www.emilynagoski.com/come-as-you-are-worksheets We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail What a privilege it was to interview the kind, humble and totally charismatic Daniel Bacon on his transition to becoming a man.  Daniel tells his story of self recognition and challenging gender norms - just by being himself.  Some Fact Checks/Clarifiers from our episode! IVF and gender selection - gender selection for social reasons (family balancing)  is illegal in Australia and has been since 2004. However, for medical reasons this may be possible. Please seek out your local health professional for further advice https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog/sex-selection-in-ivf Egg harvesting and freezing - eggs can be frozen indefinitely without losing their quality. Although, in Australia, you may need to re-sign a consent form to continue to freeze at the 10 year mark under specific circumstances, which is the case in most Australian states. In Western Australia, egg freezing is capped at 15 years.  https://www.ivf.com.au/treatments/fertility-preservation/egg-freezing Follow us here! https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod/ Email us here! [email protected]  Resources here! https://www.transhub.org.au/ https://rainbowhealthaustralia.org.au/ https://www.tgv.org.au/ https://transcend.org.au/ https://qlife.org.au/ Clinical guidelines here! https://auspath.org.au/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail ATTN: All penis knowers, lovers and growers. Chances are your penis (and the one(s) you know and love) is normal, but sometimes it can act in unpredictable and undesirable ways.  That’s ok, dolls. We’ve got you. Dr Nic Gilbert is here to reassure us that erectile inconsistencies are very normal and very common.  Join us as we give the penis some love and care - it’s totally ok to be soft sometimes.  Find us here!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod?igsh=MTdxMG8zY2FzeTVv&utm_source=qr Email: [email protected] Recs and resources here!  Cam Fraser Men’s Sex coach: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/men-sex-and-pleasure-with-cam-fraser/id1511646621 Out of your mind and into your body: https://www.dabacosunset.com/embodied-aliveness-lead We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to season 2 of For Goodness Sex! We have missed you!  Grab your wands, capes and a packet of Bertie Beans as we move through the portkey to the wonders of the penis and it’s associates.  Dr Craig Shaw takes us for a ride on his broomstick, teaching us the wonders and ways of the humble penis.  Wonder if yours is normal? Chances are, it is. Tune in to find out.  EXPELLIARMUS!  Find us here! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod?igsh=MTdxMG8zY2FzeTVv&utm_source=qr Email: [email protected] Resources here! The Male Reproductive System: https://www.healthymale.org.au/mens-health/reproductive-system The Willy Gallery: https://www.willyworries.com/the-picture-galleries/the-willy-gallery/ Balanitis: https://www.mshc.org.au/sexual-health/sexual-health-fact-sheets/balanitis-fact-sheet Clinical resources here! Genital Skin Problems: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/genital-skin-problems We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Nothing better than a package perfectly wrapped and served to you, with consent.  So with your consent, we give you our last episode for Season 1! We take you back to the beginning and answer some listener questions and reflect on the journey.  We are so grateful to have you along.  Find us here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod?igsh=MTdxMG8zY2FzeTVv&utm_source=qr Email: [email protected] We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Remember what it's like to dive in, hands first, into a bucket of our Colonels secret herbs and spices, juices and all?  Remember when you're eating fried chicken in bed, drinking whiskey and crying into your pillow? (Ok, maybe this is just Shyamini) Anyway! Join us for a similar sensory pleasure experience. We talk all things kissing, foreplay and what chemistry is for us.  So make sure you use your hands and don't forget your moist towelettes to finish off.  Find us here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod?igsh=MTdxMG8zY2FzeTVv&utm_source=qr Email: [email protected] Resources here! ShrimpTeeth - peer support sessions :https://shrimpteeth.com/peer Insta @shrimpteeth Quick Self-Assessment Guide:  (via Shrimpteeth) Circle the one you *generally* prefer Giving / Receiving / Trading Being On Top / Being On The Bottom / Changing Positions Leading / Following /Deciding Together Dominate / Submissive / Versatile Obeying / Resisting / Neither Research here! The evolutionary origin of human kissing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11624293/ Ancient Kiss-Story: new perspectives on the evolution of early historical kissing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090513825001278 Time to orgasm in Women in a Monogamous Stable Heterosexual Relationship: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32044258/ The orgasm gap and women climax less than men: https://theconversation.com/the-orgasm-gap-and-why-women-climax-less-than-men-208614 We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail That’s right folks, it’s about as common as those pesky viral infections you’re getting every year.  But don’t fear, this means you’re not alone.  Join us to learn about Human Papillomavirus and how it affects your sexual health, body and sometimes your mind.  It’s ok though, we got you.   Find us here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod?igsh=MTdxMG8zY2FzeTVv&utm_source=qr Email: [email protected] Resources here! Cervical Screening Test Options: https://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/prevent-detect-cancer/screening/cervical-screening/self-collection HPV Factsheet: https://gendercentre.org.au/downloads/userupload/fact-sheets-25/Human%20papillomavirus%20HPV%20fact%20sheet.pdf Screening for Anal Cancer: https://www.thebottomline.org.au/site/section/show/3/screening-for-anal-cancer/25/digital-anal-rectal-examinations Community guidelines here! CST Screening Algorithm: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/national-cervical-screening-program-quick-reference-guide.pdf Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines: https://analcancerscreening.guidelines.org.au/ Management of Anogenital Warts: https://sti.guidelines.org.au/sexually-transmissible-infections/anogenital-warts/ We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx

Send us Fan Mail Dearest Gentle Listener, At a glittering masquerade, not all masks conceal charm—some hide syphilis, that most scandalous of dance partners. In this episode, the masks are lifted, the history laid bare, and knowledge claims the floor. A little awareness, after all, keeps you out of harms way.  Yours truly, Lady Songstress and Madam Mayhem Find us here! Email: [email protected]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgsx_pod Resources here! SHQ: https://shq.org.au/resources/syphilis-resources/ MHSC: https://www.mshc.org.au/health-professionals/sti-management-resources/syphilis-a-clinical-resource Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/dont-fool-around-with-syphilis-resources?language=en Community guidelines  here! https://sti.guidelines.org.au/sexually-transmissible-infections/syphilis/ https://ashm.org.au/resources/syphilis-decision-making-tool We are your co-hosts, Dr Shyamini and Nurse Ellie, and this, is For Goodness Sex xx