Word of the Gay Podcast
1) Sex Slurs
This week we’re looking at sex slurs for queer women, from muff diver to pussy puncher to bean flicker. Leni and Brendy discuss the implications these terms have on queer sex, how the terms get power ...Show More
2) Gaydar
Gaydar, a mash-up of 'gay' and 'radar', is said to the ability to accurately pick someone's sexuality based only on observation or intuition. Leni & Brendy talk about the stereotypical traits used to ...Show More
3) Mary & The Girls
The use of she/her pronouns by cis gay men - words like "girl" or “ honey” - is an increasingly visible trend, not to mention calling one another by traditionally female names. Leni and Bren...Show More
4) Gay Best Friend
If there’s a woman on TV having relationship problems, you better believe there's a sassy gay stereotype giving her wise and insightful advice. In the early naughties, the gay best friend almost ...Show More
5) Daddy
We’re so excited to be joined by Mary and Morgan from the Oh Dear podcast to discuss ‘daddy, a slang term referring to a typically older man that's sexually involved in a relationship or wan...Show More
6) Lesbian Bed Death
Lesbian Bed Death refers to the so-called phenomena that happens in lesbian relationships where sex declines and then ceases to exist completely. Leni and Brendy discuss reaso...Show More
7) Ally
There has been a lot of discussion about what an LGBT+ ally is and isn’t, but to most people, an LGBT+ ally is a heterosexual person who supports equal rights, gender equ...Show More
8) Bisexual Slang
This week we take on various slang words attributed to bisexual people, including LUG, switch hitter, hasbian, bihet and gillette blade.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbo...Show More
9) Chemsex
Chemsex is a term for when people take drugs and have sex, oftentimes used to facilitate a better or more heightened sexual experience. Leni and Brendy chat about why LGBT+ engage in chemsex...Show More
10) Bathhouse
Warning: this episode discusses sexual assault.A gay bathhouse or sauna is usually a commercial, sex-on-premises venue, not just used for 'bathing’. Leni and Brendy discuss the history ...Show More