On this weeks episode we are discussing all things sex related!We will be bringing you the best of our usual tv, book, podcast and reading recommendations but our article picks this week will discuss the sex education curriculum, sexual shaming and how it feels to discuss sex in the public sphere. We also give you our top un-simulated sex movies and lots of raunchy reading material for lockdown!We answer our listeners question this week, on how to reintroduce yourself to sex with a new partner if you’re newly single and have been in lockdown for 9 weeks. Plus our top sexy literature and audio book picks for omg mate you’d love this week. Enjoy yourselves x If you have an Ask Mate question then please email us:mate.podcast@gmail.comInstagram: @mate.podcast Twitter: @mate_podcast Featured:Books:Such A Fun Age - Kiley ReidFleishman Is In Trouble – Taffy Brodesser-AknerExciting Times – Naoise DolanMy Dark Vanessa – Kate Elizabeth Russell Tv: Little Drummer Girl – BBC IplayerHollywood – NetflixDead To Me – NetflixBig Flower Fight – NetflixTwin – BBC IplayerAfterlife – Netflix Film:The FallingOther:Hay FestivalGiz ‘n Greens InstagramPrets’ InstagramPodcast:The V WordHelena Bonham Carter on Louis Theroux’s GroundedGanni TalksDaisy Edgar Jones on Elizabeth Days’ How To Fail  Articles:How To Re-Educate Yourself On Sex & Pleasure As An Adult – The Good TradeDutch Officials Are Urging People To Find A Sex Buddy For Lockdown – Dazed & Confused31 Movies Where The Actors Have Actual Sex – Marie ClaireOmg Mate You’d Love: Dipsea AppVitamin C SuperdoseThe Plant MagazinePar FemmeNigel Slaters Greenfeast CookbookEdition 94 Candles    

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Series 3 - Episode 6 on All Things Sex Related

On this weeks episode, we discuss all of our usual reading, film, food and podcast recommendations, as well as the gorgeous TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ and the necessity of having nuanced and complex young adults on our screen. We also chat about Raven Smiths’ article on the gender disparity within heterosexual households when it comes to housework and chores. We answer this weeks listeners question on Ask Mate with advice on how to cope living within close proximity to family members, a partner or housemates. We share some tips on how to maintain a harmonious household and keep your space. Finally, we round off with an OMG MATE YOU’D LOVE Indepdent Special giving a shoutout to all of our favourite London, Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds based wine & food indies that we have been ordering from and that you should try and support!  If you have an Ask Mate question then please email us:mate.podcast@gmail.comInstagram: @mate.podcast Twitter: @mate_podcastFEATURED:The Bold Type – Amazon Primehttps://www.amazon.com/The-Bold-Type-Season-4/dp/B083ZMQVZZ Normal People – BBC Iplayerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-peopleYoga with Adrienehttps://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene How Normal People Does Sex So Good – Vulture.comhttps://www.vulture.com/2020/04/normal-people-good-sex-scenes.htmlPhantom Thread - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80195447Sweet Sorrow – David Nichollshttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/08/sweet-sorrow-david-nicholls-reviewChloe Sevigny – The Cuthttps://www.thecut.com/2020/04/chloe-sevigny-in-her-lonely-city.htmlFosse/Verdon – BBC Iplayerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00077ck/fosseverdonRun – Sky Atlantic https://www.sky.com/watch/runLouis Theroux ‘Grounded’ – BBC Soundshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p089sfrzCool Dead Women – Podcast - http://www.cooldeadwomen.com/Jess Walter – Beautiful RuinsCherry Picks - https://www.thecherrypicks.com/Raven Smith Guide to ‘Gaying Up’ Your Marriage – The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/raven-smiths-guide-to-gaying-up-your-marriage-lv59nbjfjLow Intervention https://lowintervention.com/Wayward Wines https://waywardwines.co.uk/Newcomer Wines https://www.newcomerwines.com/Parlour https://parlourkensal.com/Furanxo https://www.furanxo.com/Trove https://www.trovefoods.co.uk/Bunch https://www.bunchwinebar.co.uk/

Series 3 - Episode 5 on Normal People and Coping in Isolation.

So a lot has changed since our last episode. We are now mid way through week 4 of lockdown during a global pandemic - but hey, even though we're apart we're going to be bringing you the best of mate. as usual and hopefully add a little cheer to your week!True to form and with even more time on our hands, this weeks episode features a collection of everything we've been enjoying throughout lockdown. We share our must-read books, binge worthy series, favourite films and magazine articles. We've also got some great foodie tips and recommendations. We also share how we're both adapting to our new solitary lifestyle. Now, more than ever, we would love to hear from you, so please share with us your lockdown stories and send us any questions you may have for the both of us. We would love to answer them during the next episode.If you have an Ask Mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast

Series 3 - Episode 4 on Books, Tv, Film and Livin La Vida Lockdown!

On this weeks episode we are bringing you the best of what we have been up to this past week, including Sofie's top Copenhagen picks. More importantly, we discuss whether men and women can ever actually be just friends or does one person always seem to want more? We also chat about a recent study which reveals why millennials are opting for a quiet night in over a wild night out. Our Ask Mate question this week is for our favourite go-to recipes and where would we choose for the perfect city break.If you have an Ask Mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast

Series 3 - Episode 3 on Can Men & Women Just Be Friends and Why Millennials Never Leave Their Apartment.

On this weeks episode we discuss how the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles are ushering in a new wave of masculinity, with both experimental fashion and 'soft boy' PDA's - and how we as a culture, are welcoming the change. We also discuss an article from Man Repeller which dissects our need for 'stuff' and what exactly does our stuff say about us? Whether it be materialist stuff, stuff which comforts us or our clothing.On mate to mate this week, we answer one listeners question about how to deal with friendship incompatibilities - maybe when you don't feel up to doing what all of your friends are doing and how to step away from situations where you don't feel comfortable whilst remaining non-judgemental or feeling like a party pooper. As of our next episode, mate to mate will be changing slightly to our newly updated segment ASK MATE! where you can write to us with a question of any kind, whether it beemotional support, friendship or romantic advice or whether you just want to know what our top 5 city breaks or restaurants are, ask us how we spend our days off, what do our careers look like day-to-day? What is our favourite snack, cereal homeware brand? You can ask mate literally anything!If you have an Ask Mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast

Series 3 - Episode 2 on The Art-throb Man, What Our Stuff Says About Us and Friendship Incompatibility.

Hey there you, happy 2020 and welcome back to a brand new Series 3!On this weeks episode we will be bringing you the best of our book, podcast, tv, film and travel recommendations and revealing everything we have been up to during the seasonal break. Plus, we have been busy creating a wonderful new Mate. newsletter which will arrive in your inboxes every fortnight packed full of the shows recommendations, meaning you never miss a thing!If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast

Series 3 - Episode 1 on Books, Podcast, TV & Film.

On this weeks episode we are bringing you all of our usual updates as ever from our foodie, podcast, reading, TV, film and fashion rec’s to our beauty and lifestyle bits. It’s basically all things lifestyle and everything we (Sofie and Lara) get up to!On this week’s episode, we discuss the dreaded career envy. Why does it feel like an egg race to reach the certain career ‘milestones’ by a certain age? We also talk about the benefits of embracing imperfections and how we should stop being so hard on ourselves for not feeling 100% all of the time.  We answer one listener’s question this week, with advice on a very complicated situation, of how to deal with an inappropriate crush on your friends boyfriend.  We hope you enjoy! If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.  Why Do Our Careers Still Feel Like An Egg Race by Lauren Bravo, Refinery 29https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/age-career-success2.  Less Than Perfect Club – Fearne Cotton for RED Magazine.

Episode 14 - on Career Envy, Being Less Than Perfect and Inappropriate Crushes.

Hey mate! Welcome! We have some new listeners we see from our stats, so welcome to the Mate. pod community. On this weeks episode we are bringing you all of our usual updates, as ever, from our foodie, podcast, reading, TV, film and fashion rec’s to our beauty and lifestyle bits too. It’s basically all things media and everything we (Sofie and Lara) get up to.On this week’s episode, we discuss whether you have to leave your hometown to truly grow up. Can you fully gain a sense of self without starting over somewhere new, building a life from the ground up? We also chat about the notion of being ambitious and being exhausted and how it doesn’t always equal success or fulfilment. We answer one listener’s question this week with advice on how to start over in your career in your late twenties.We hope you enjoy! If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group: Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Do You Have To Leave Your Hometown To Grow Up? – Eliza Dumais, Man Repeller https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/09/leaving-home-growing-up.html 2.  Have I Run Out of Ambition? By Kate Heaney, The Cut.https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/have-i-run-out-of-ambition.html

Episode 13 - on Leaving Home, Ambition and Starting Over in Your Career.

 On this weeks episode of Mate. we discuss common relationship mistakes, according to a couples therapist, and how you can learn each-others love languages. We ask the question why, as a society, we don’t take women’s pain seriously? Whether that’s emotional or physical pain, why are we persistently being ignored? We answer one listener’s question of how to ensure a one-night stand is fun and enjoyable and what exactly do you do afterwards? Are there certain expectations – we discuss our experiences. If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. 5 Common Relationship Mistakes – Eliza Dumais, Man Repeller https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/08/relationship-mistakes-couples-therapist.html 2. Are We Ignoring Women’s Pain – Eleanor Toms, Into The Fold https://www.intothefoldmag.com/2019/07/ignoring-womens-pain/

Episode 12 - on Relationship Mistakes, Ignoring Women's Pain and One-Night Stands.

 Summers out but we are back!!  On this weeks episode we will be discussing everything we’ve been watching, reading and listening to during the Summer break and what we’ve been upto.  We discuss our daily routines for work and how we like to get it done, one of our favourite articles via The Cut. We chat about the importance of having ‘weak ties’ in our life, how the benefit us daily and what exactly are they?  Our listeners question this week is regarding mental health and the stigma felt when discussing our mental health, even with our friends. We chat about our experiences and how we personally process going through difficult times. We have attached some useful mental health websites and charities in the show notes for anyone seeking support. If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  1. How I Get It Done – The Cut https://www.thecut.com/tags/how-i-get-it-done/  2. Weak Ties: Why Casual Acquaintances Might Be The Key To Happiness – Emma Beddington, Sunday Times Style Magazine https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/weak-ties-why-casual-acquaintances-might-be-the-key-to-happiness-w0fvbn3pt 3. Talk Liverpool https://www.talkliverpool.nhs.uk/ 4.  Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/ 5. Samaritans  https://www.samaritans.org/

Series 2 - Episode 11 on Weak Ties and Mental Health.

This weeks episode is a live recording of A Date with Mate. event at AMBULO, Sheffield. We are hosting in conversation the wonderful:Rachel Goalby - Director of SOWN AgencyKatharine Booth - Owner of Zabiela StoreCharlotte Righton - Founder of Endless Love Creativediscussing careers, personal failures and how they have shaped us, self-comparison, confidence and envy. Thank you to Ambulo for having us and Aperol Spritz for being our sponsors.If you have a mate to mate question then please email us:mate.podcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcastJoin our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Live Recording at AMBULO on Failure, Comparison and Envy.

On this weeks episode, we are back from our mini-trips and are bringing you the best of our London and Skopelos recommendations plus all of our usual T.V and reading recommendations. We discuss living in an age of ‘ish’ whether that be vegetarian-ish, bisexual-ish, freelance-ish, dating-ish.. the list goes on. As a society, are we now more considered in what we pledge allegiance to? Can’t we all just get over box-ticking and categorising each other? We also take a look at the affect of a ‘all work, no sleep’ mentality and what that means for us as millennial women.Our listeners question this week is regarding how to keep a long-distance friendship alive outside the norms of meaningless chit chat.If you have a mate to mate question then please email us:mate.podcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcastJoin our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Series 2 - Episode 10 on Living in an Era of 'Ish' and The 'All Work, No Sleep' Mentality.

This week we are discussing all things body related. Whether that be body confidence, how you feel about your body depending on what you're wearing and does growing up in a family that embraces nakedness change your perspective on things?We question how we feel collectively about our bodies and what would happen if we were all a little more accepting, less critical and we got naked more often. Would it de-stigmatise and de-sexualise the naked female form?We also answer one listeners question which concerns a high maintenance friend. We’ve all got them, but how do we deal with them? Can you be open and honest when communicating if your mate is always so defensive and competitive?

Series 2 - Episode 9 on Body Confidence.

On this weeks episode we are discussing all things sex and sex education. We chat about our experiences growing up and the lack of information being presented in schools regarding consent, contraception, female pleasure and masturbation. We also answer one listeners question regarding their sex life and that all too familiar feeling of comfort and the laziness often associated with being in a long-term relationship. We share why that's totally normal, healthy and should be cherished!If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Sex Education For Grown-Ups By Alice-Azania Jarvis, ELLE UK.https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/elle-voices/a27420596/sex-education-for-grown-ups/

Series 2 - Episode 8 on Sex Education.

We’re back! After a short break mid-series, episode 7 is here. This weeks episode is packed full of recommendations and we are discussing all of the books that are on our reading lists this Spring and are sharing all of the TV shows that we have been binge watching.We take a look at our favourite things to do for our future selves and being hyper organised vs self care. Also on our radar this week is our email etiquette and the obvious gender disparity. If you have a mate to mate question then please email us: mate.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@mate.podcast  Follow us on Twitter:@mate_podcast Join our Facebook Group:Mate.Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. What's Your Favourite Thing To Do For Future You? - By Gyan Yankovick, Manrepeller.https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/05/future-you.html2. Why I Stopped Using Exclamation Points In Emails - By Emily Torres, The Good Trade.https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/why-i-stopped-using-exclamation-points

Series 2 - Episode 7 on What We're Reading.

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