Periods, Pills and Pap smears

Feminist right to vote

As Zambia heads towards elections, this episode of The F Spot Podcast explores the intersection of feminism and politics.  What does it mean to show up as a young feminist in electoral spaces? We unpack how elections shape issues like gender equality and representation and why young feminists must be part of the conversation. This is your reminder that your voice and your vote matter.

Swipe right for safety

Swipe Right for Safety focuses on sex in the digital world through a sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) lens. The episode explores consent, safe sexual decision-making, and navigating online spaces responsibly. From protecting your sexual health to understanding boundaries and digital risks, the conversation emphasizes safety, awareness, and informed choice online and offline.

HIV: Health & Healing

It’s 2025, and we still don’t talk enough about the mental side of living with HIV. Beyond the facts and treatment, there’s the everyday reality that managing thoughts, emotions, and the impact of stigma. In this episode, we sit down with our guest living with HIV to talk about what that mental journey looks like from dealing with people’s assumptions to finding ways to stay grounded and hopeful. We explore how stigma affects mental health, why conversations like this matter, and what support can really look like when we lead with empathy instead of judgment.

The SexEd we deserved

This episode unpacks the conversations many of us never had when we needed them most from getting your first period to understanding menstrual hygiene. We talk about the awkward silences, the myths, and what real, supportive education should look like. It’s about creating the open, honest guidance we all deserved growing up.

Periods, Pills and Pap smears

In this episode periods, pills and pap smears, we take an in-depth look at reproductive health, focusing on the challenges young people face when it comes to understanding their bodies. We discuss common uterine conditions like PCOS, PMDD, and fibroids, exploring how these issues are often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Listeners will learn how to distinguish between a “normal” period and symptoms that require medical attention, and what steps to take if something feels off. We also cover sexually transmitted infections (STIs), explaining how they’re transmitted, what symptoms to watch for even when there aren’t any and what the testing and treatment process looks like. The episode emphasizes breaking down stigma, encouraging young people to seek care without shame, and accessing youth-friendly, judgment-free healthcare.