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 from societies patriarchal structures and segue into a discussion about queer sex education in schools.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from societies patriarchal structures and segue into a discussion about queer sex education in schools.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sex Slurs

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 &amp; Brendy talk about the stereotypical traits used to assess someone using gaydar, the act of being visibly queer, and how right and wrong they've been with their own gaydar.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 &amp; Brendy talk about the stereotypical traits used to assess someone using gaydar, the act of being visibly queer, and how right and wrong they've been with their own gaydar.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Gaydar

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 Brendy discuss the practice of switching gender pronouns as a way of embracing femininity and creating a shared culture around names like Mary, Nancy and Nellie, to name only a few.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Brendy discuss the practice of switching gender pronouns as a way of embracing femininity and creating a shared culture around names like Mary, Nancy and Nellie, to name only a few.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mary & The Girls

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 became a sign of status for the cultured, inner-city lady. Leni and Brendy break down how the GBF stereotype has changed from an accessory to the staring role and the importance of the gay male &amp; straight female friendship when "coming out”.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 became a sign of status for the cultured, inner-city lady. Leni and Brendy break down how the GBF stereotype has changed from an accessory to the staring role and the importance of the gay male &amp; straight female friendship when "coming out”.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Gay Best Friend

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 wanting sex with a younger person.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wanting sex with a younger person.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Daddy

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 reasons sex in long-term relationships may stop, how the theory frames lesbian sex and how it differs from sex with men.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 reasons sex in long-term relationships may stop, how the theory frames lesbian sex and how it differs from sex with men.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lesbian Bed Death

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 equality, queer social movements, and tries to challenge all the phobias when they see it occurring. Leni and Brendy discuss iconic LGBT+ allies throughout history, queer-baiting by pop stars, and whether an extra ‘A’ should be added to the acronym.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 equality, queer social movements, and tries to challenge all the phobias when they see it occurring. Leni and Brendy discuss iconic LGBT+ allies throughout history, queer-baiting by pop stars, and whether an extra ‘A’ should be added to the acronym.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to hello@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ally

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 Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bisexual Slang

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, how ‘chillout' parties are arranged through apps, and the likely consequences of too much puff n play.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, how ‘chillout' parties are arranged through apps, and the likely consequences of too much puff n play.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Chemsex

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 of bathhouses, their police raids and closures during the AIDS epidemic, sauna etiquette, lesbian saunas and how Bette Midler became the Divine Miss M at one of New York's most famous establishments.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production and is currently nominated for a 2019 Australian Podcast Award.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of bathhouses, their police raids and closures during the AIDS epidemic, sauna etiquette, lesbian saunas and how Bette Midler became the Divine Miss M at one of New York's most famous establishments.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production and is currently nominated for a 2019 Australian Podcast Award. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bathhouse

Welcome to Word of The Gay, a weekly podcast dissecting common words in the queer lexicon. Hosts Brendy and Leni will tackle a new word every week, taking a deep dive into its origin, contemporary usage, how it’s used in pop culture and how its perceived by different members of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please make more

Brendy &amp; Leni take you on a cheeky ride through the gay lexicon. You’ve probably heard all these words or even seen them on TV, but do you their his/herstory? Through their research, thoughtful discussion, &amp; personal experiences they explore the richness and fabulousness of our queer language &amp; cultures. It’s like kiki-ing with your friends, &amp; I’m busting up whilst listening to them on the bus or at the gym. Keep serving up that good tea! Y’alls are giving me life every time an episode comes out.

Great fun & ya learn something

Welcome to Word of The Gay, a weekly podcast dissecting common words in the queer lexicon. Hosts Brendy and Leni will tackle a new word every week, taking a deep dive into its origin, contemporary usage, how it’s used in pop culture and how its perceived by different members of our community. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Word of the Gay

A fetish is a sexual fixation on a non-living (or living in some cases) object, with over 500 different known fetishes. From the arousal of body parts to the weird and wacky, like outdoor crevises or house furniture, Leni and Brendy discuss it's proposed relation to childhood trauma, the difference between male and female fetishes and how fetishes are often celebrated in the LGBTIQ+ community.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fetish is a sexual fixation on a non-living (or living in some cases) object, with over 500 different known fetishes. From the arousal of body parts to the weird and wacky, like outdoor crevises or house furniture, Leni and Brendy discuss it's proposed relation to childhood trauma, the difference between male and female fetishes and how fetishes are often celebrated in the LGBTIQ+ community.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fetish

Originally an old British term for strange or odd, the word queer became a slur for people that didn't subscribe to standard heterosexual norms. It's now reclaimed by many in the LGBT+ community, Leni and Brendy discuss how the word is used in modern day times, both as an umbrella term for diverse sexual and gender expression, and how it's been used in pop culture, from Queer as Folk to Queer Eye. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally an old British term for strange or odd, the word queer became a slur for people that didn't subscribe to standard heterosexual norms. It's now reclaimed by many in the LGBT+ community, Leni and Brendy discuss how the word is used in modern day times, both as an umbrella term for diverse sexual and gender expression, and how it's been used in pop culture, from Queer as Folk to Queer Eye. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Queer

PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take a little blue pill to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Leni and Brendy discuss PrEP as one means of preventing HIV infection, HIV stigma and discrimination, a perceived rise in STI's as a result of reduced condom use when on PrEP and it's rate of effectiveness so far.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take a little blue pill to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Leni and Brendy discuss PrEP as one means of preventing HIV infection, HIV stigma and discrimination, a perceived rise in STI's as a result of reduced condom use when on PrEP and it's rate of effectiveness so far.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

PrEP

Deck the halls with pink champagne, it’s Gay Christmas! Whether it be Halloween, Mardi Gras or just a regular Saturday night, members of the LGBT+ seek moments they can come together with their chosen family in the same way Christmas promotes, without all that heteronormative shit. Leni and Brendy chat about what’s like for LGBT+ people to celebrate a religious holiday, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem, and their favourite Christmas carols and films. Word of the Gay will be back on Sunday 13th of January.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deck the halls with pink champagne, it’s Gay Christmas! Whether it be Halloween, Mardi Gras or just a regular Saturday night, members of the LGBT+ seek moments they can come together with their chosen family in the same way Christmas promotes, without all that heteronormative shit. Leni and Brendy chat about what’s like for LGBT+ people to celebrate a religious holiday, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem, and their favourite Christmas carols and films. Word of the Gay will be back on Sunday 13th of January.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Gay Christmas

A beard describes a person who is used to conceal another person's sexual orientation, a common practise in the golden age of Hollywood for celebrities considered 'a little bit queer'. Leni and Brendy discuss famous cases of bearding among high-profile members of the LGBT+ community, how internalised homophobia and the effects of a heteronormative society played a role in bearding and what beard arrangements look like today. This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Koala. Visit koala.com for $150 off purchases over $1000 using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by the Wine Gallery. Visit thewinegallery.com.au for $25 off your first order using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A beard describes a person who is used to conceal another person's sexual orientation, a common practise in the golden age of Hollywood for celebrities considered 'a little bit queer'. Leni and Brendy discuss famous cases of bearding among high-profile members of the LGBT+ community, how internalised homophobia and the effects of a heteronormative society played a role in bearding and what beard arrangements look like today. This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Koala. Visit <a href="http://koala.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">koala.com</a> for $150 off purchases over $1000 using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by the Wine Gallery. Visit <a href="http://thewinegallery.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thewinegallery.com.au</a> for $25 off your first order using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Beard

A 'poof' is a slur for a male homosexual, but can extend to any man whose manner or behaviour doesn't conform to what is conventionally regarded as masculine, and the word 'Poofta' made it's way into Australian slang and spread like wildfire, thanks to our homophobic Aussie forefathers. Leni and Brendy discuss the prevalence of use in Australian politics and sport and it's reclamation in places like Poof Doof (where we can't help but discuss their recent photo brief crisis too).Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 'poof' is a slur for a male homosexual, but can extend to any man whose manner or behaviour doesn't conform to what is conventionally regarded as masculine, and the word 'Poofta' made it's way into Australian slang and spread like wildfire, thanks to our homophobic Aussie forefathers. Leni and Brendy discuss the prevalence of use in Australian politics and sport and it's reclamation in places like Poof Doof (where we can't help but discuss their recent photo brief crisis too).Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Poof

It’s 2019: we’re here, queer and massive bottoms. A bottom is usually the receptive partner during sexual penetration, with links to submission for both men and women. Leni and Brendy bust stereotypes about bottoming being a strictly “feminine” trait, discuss topping practises most liked by bottoms, and possible genetic explanations for being a big ‘ol pillow princess.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s 2019: we’re here, queer and massive bottoms. A bottom is usually the receptive partner during sexual penetration, with links to submission for both men and women. Leni and Brendy bust stereotypes about bottoming being a strictly “feminine” trait, discuss topping practises most liked by bottoms, and possible genetic explanations for being a big ‘ol pillow princess.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bottom

A common stereotype for the way lesbians begin relationships involves an actual moving vehical. Born out of a one-off joke by Orange Is The New Black's Lea DeLaria, the notion of lesbian couples 'U-hauling' has well and truly stuck, but is it just a stereotype? Or is there a scientific explaination for this kind of intense attachment? Leni and Brendy explore the urge to merge, discount claims the stereotype is a result of stunted sexual development as a teenager and compare it to a higher degree of non-monogamous males. This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Gayle. Visit gaylebev.com for 10% off using coupon code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by SuperSimpleCards.com. Visit SuperSimpleCards.com for 10% off using coupon code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A common stereotype for the way lesbians begin relationships involves an actual moving vehical. Born out of a one-off joke by Orange Is The New Black's Lea DeLaria, the notion of lesbian couples 'U-hauling' has well and truly stuck, but is it just a stereotype? Or is there a scientific explaination for this kind of intense attachment? Leni and Brendy explore the urge to merge, discount claims the stereotype is a result of stunted sexual development as a teenager and compare it to a higher degree of non-monogamous males. This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Gayle. Visit <a href="http://gaylebev.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gaylebev.com</a> for 10% off using coupon code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by <a href="http://SuperSimpleCards.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SuperSimpleCards.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://SuperSimpleCards.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SuperSimpleCards.com</a> for 10% off using coupon code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

U-Haul

People have used the word 'lipstick' to describe a lesbian with a greater amount of feminine gender attributes compared to other gender expressions. Leni and Brendy discuss lipstick's rise in media portrayals of queer women in the 90s, its relation to third wave feminism and analyse a slew of judgements 'lipstick lesbians' face.Word of the Gay records at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have used the word 'lipstick' to describe a lesbian with a greater amount of feminine gender attributes compared to other gender expressions. Leni and Brendy discuss lipstick's rise in media portrayals of queer women in the 90s, its relation to third wave feminism and analyse a slew of judgements 'lipstick lesbians' face.Word of the Gay records at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lipstick

This episode we're dissecting three words popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race and often originating from queer African American and Latin communities. Leni and Brendy examine the words ‘hunty', ‘realness' and ‘fish’ in the first episode of Word of the Gay’s drag vocab series.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production and is currently nominated for a 2019 Australian Podcast Award.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we're dissecting three words popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race and often originating from queer African American and Latin communities. Leni and Brendy examine the words ‘hunty', ‘realness' and ‘fish’ in the first episode of Word of the Gay’s drag vocab series.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production and is currently nominated for a 2019 Australian Podcast Award. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Drag Vocab

A commitment ceremony is usually a non-formal, public declaration of a couple’s life-long dedication to one another. This kind of ceremony is usually conducted when a couple aren't able to get married legally, too often the case for many same sex couples around the world. Leni and Brendy compare commitment ceremonies to legal weddings, discuss how LGBT+ people conceptualise commitment and plan their dream ceremonies.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A commitment ceremony is usually a non-formal, public declaration of a couple’s life-long dedication to one another. This kind of ceremony is usually conducted when a couple aren't able to get married legally, too often the case for many same sex couples around the world. Leni and Brendy compare commitment ceremonies to legal weddings, discuss how LGBT+ people conceptualise commitment and plan their dream ceremonies.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send word suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Commitment Ceremony

Dyke originated as a derogatory label for masculine or butch lesbians, but has come to apply to any lesbian that is easily identifiable. The word has been reclaimed by many groups, including the Dykes on Bikes who open most pride parades around the world. Leni and Brendy dissect the word's journey from the demise of dyke bars, dyke separatist groups and Zoe Leonard's 'I want a dyke for president' poem.This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Koala. Visit koala.com for $150 off purchases over $1000 using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by the Wine Gallery. Visit thewinegallery.com.au for $25 off your first order using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dyke originated as a derogatory label for masculine or butch lesbians, but has come to apply to any lesbian that is easily identifiable. The word has been reclaimed by many groups, including the Dykes on Bikes who open most pride parades around the world. Leni and Brendy dissect the word's journey from the demise of dyke bars, dyke separatist groups and Zoe Leonard's 'I want a dyke for president' poem.This episode of Word of the Gay is sponsored by Koala. Visit <a href="http://koala.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">koala.com</a> for $150 off purchases over $1000 using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout. This episode of Word of the Gay is also sponsored by the Wine Gallery. Visit <a href="http://thewinegallery.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thewinegallery.com.au</a> for $25 off your first order using code 'wordofthegay' at checkout.Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay &amp; Instagram @wordofthegaypod.Send tweet suggestions and other correspondence to wordofthegay@lippmedia.com. Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dyke

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