The Feminist Bar Podcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Nicole Ditsie to talk about how anxiety, depression, dissociation, and body image actually show up in the erotic life. They get into the gap between wanting to want and actually wanting, and what the nervous system's relationship to safety has to do with pleasure.  The conversation moves into what care looks like between partners when mental health is part of the relationship, and the exploration of diverse practices to keep intimacy exciting. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast Follow the podcast on social media here  x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Flower Akaliza to debrief AFF 2026, held in Windhoek this August under the theme HASEGO, The Womxn Has Arrived. They trace what the Forum actually is and the political project it was built for in 2006. They talk through feminist space and what has evolved over the years, the tensions that emerge as the movement embraces expansiveness in identity, and the complex questions intersectionality keeps raising. The episode moves through feminist love, cross movement building, the protest that impacted this year's Forum, its outcomes, and the inter generational tensions running underneath it, with additional perspectives from other activists who attended. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Zoe Samudzi to talk about food as a political weapon, in Gaza and in Zimbabwe alike. Gaza's perennial crop areas have been destroyed at devastating scale, its agricultural wells razed, its livestock sector collapsed. African countries spend billions each year importing food they were once capable of growing. Zoe and Tinatswe trace the mechanisms behind both, structural adjustment, export agriculture mandates, bombed farmland, blockades, and land dispossession that never fully got undone after independence. Different tools, same question, who controls whether people eat and why. This conversation looks at how that dependency gets built in the first place, and what dismantling it would actually require. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with an anonymous guest to talk about how trauma actually moves through family lines, what the science of epigenetics can support and where it gets overclaimed, and how colonial violence and land dispossession still show up in nervous systems generations later. They spend time on where Western therapy falls short for Black and African women specifically, built on the assumption that healing is individual and language is the primary tool. The conversation opens into questions of identity and where you locate yourself in the world once you understand what you inherited without choosing it. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

In this episode, I talk to Makgosi Letimile (@WheelsnToys) about who porn was made for, the impact it has on us, the way we enjoy sex, and the meaning of ethical porn. What is feminist porn and how can we consume more of it? If you would like to make a purchase from WheelsnToys please visit: https://wheelsntoys.myshopify.com/collections/all?page=3  To support the podcast visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

In the third episode of the friendship series, I am joined by Kim Nyajeka Mbali Moloi to talk about navigating falling out with our friends in adulthood. We explore closure, reconciliation, and what informs those decisions. If you would like to support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please visit https://forms.gle/Ww46Vgutph4tY8rX9

This week I am joined by two pairs of long-time friends Nkazie (@nkazie06) and Nandi (@nandipa_) and Barbra (@barbara_nyasha) and Tariro. We explore the challenges of making and keeping friends in adulthood. How much do we owe our friends? What does a healthy friendship look like? If you would like to support the podcast please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar  If you would like to guest on the podcast please follow the link below: https://forms.gle/4cvfP3J8xPK7YVwp6

In this episode,  share the upcoming opportunities this year and how listeners can sign up to guest on the podcast. To sign up visit: https://forms.gle/7pSxKPyosWXuGr236  To sign up for the AfriFem Marketplace visit: https://forms.gle/aYXS3mHy4dob4Gac8  To support the podcast visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar  Happy New Year I look forward to discouring with you !!

In this episode, I am with Kim Nyajeka (@KimNyajeka) and Young (@YoungJnr) talking about our friendships with cis heterosexual men and what impact they have had in our life. We explore the authenticity of these based on our experiences and those of others. Can we do without them altogether? If you would like to support the podcast visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

This week's episode was recorded live on Twitter Spaces. The podcast had the privilege of learning from the listeners in this queer discourse on whether the institution of marriage works for the queer community. Follow the speakers @sth_jrdn, @_youngjnr @justdumo @kfcharmian If you would like to support the podcast visit  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Welcome to SEASON 3 !!! In this episode, I am talking to content creators Mikey, Tarie and Chantelle ( @MissChindiya  @TariKaremba @JeradiChantelle ) about how the policing of women has translated into content and the way we interact with our social media community. Do we owe our followers something if anything at all? If you would like to support the podcast go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

I miss you all incredibly and season 3 starts soon. Just before that, I decided I should have a little chat to tell you what is going on behind the scenes!! See you soon!!

In this season finale, I am joined once again by Fiona (@_VaChihera_) to talk about why sexual health is a feminist issue, a public health issue, and the impact it has on women and society. How can we raise more awareness about the sexually transmitted infections epidemic? If you would like to support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Welcome to an episode special !!! I asked feminist and investment & trade lawyer @KimNyajeka to have a few drinks and name our top ten patriarchal tricks!!! If you would like to support the podcast go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Welcome to behind the bar, my personal rant space, and behind the scenes of all the conversations we have here!! Just letting all the listeners know what is coming soon!!

This week I am joined by Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile (@gao_phala / @feminist mommy) to talk about the meaning and impact of abortion storytelling in reproductive justice. We discuss the power of community and documentation for women in tackling the policing of bodies. If you would like to support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

This week's episode is sponsored by Find My Method and Safe 2 Choose. I am joined by Marie-Simone Kadurira to talk about what reproductive justice is and what it looks like in Africa. What is the impact of organizations that bridge reproductive health gaps in countries with policies that restrict women? If you would like to find out more please follow @safe2choose and @findmymethod on all platforms.  To support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Welcome to Behind the Bar my personal rant space where I share what is happening behind the scenes of the podcast. This week I am thinking a lot about the buying and selling of political movements. Enjoy this week's episode coming up soon and if you would like to support the podcast go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Welcome to Behind The Feminist Bar!! My personal rant space lets listeners get to know me a little more through updates and conversation !! Today I am chatting very shortly about queer violence and my own experience with that. Look out for a new episode this week and another behind-the-bar chat next week!!

This week I am talking to Nyasha aka @nyasherr about sexuality cycles. What are they and how do they impact how we interact in our sexual and romantic lives? What has been the reaction of society to people exploring their cycles and living their truth at any given time? Follow us on IG:thefeministbarpodcast Twitter:thefeministbar and send through a cocktail on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

Thanks to everyone who has followed and supported the podcast. In this short bonus, I am here to chit-chat about what is coming to you soon and how we can get to know each other a little more!! Send through a DM to @thefeministbar on Twitter/Instagram and lets grow our community.

This week I am joined by Vimbai Ndowora and Andrea Zhou to chat professional development and personal progress. What has been the purpose of timelines in how we plan our lives? Can we stop comparing ourselves to others when our standards of success are based off seeing other people’s lives? Follow them on Twitter @_vimbaii and @drey_dray and their yummy baked goods on IG @treatsbydraya and @cakesbyveekay. If you would like to support the podcast go over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

This week I am with Tambu (aka @thegoodsis__) talking about the unique experiences of immigrant women in the workplace and the real-life consequences of trying to belong. Do these experiences spill into our personal lives? Have there been any positives? If you would like to support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

In this episode, I chat with Fiona aka @_VaChihera about the importance of a feminist approach to public health. What does it look like? What have been the consequences of male dominance in health leadership and policymaking?  Follow her on Twitter to learn more or ask any questions.  If you would like to support this podcast go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar

In this episode, I am joined by Mandi Tembo, a menstrual health expert to talk about the stigma around periods, and how it affects women in our daily lives and relationships. What is the importance of openly speaking about our period and how can we improve that communication? Follow Mandi's work @thebleedread on Instagram and her personal twitter @mandi_tembo. If you would like to support the podcast visit: www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar.

Welcome to Season Two!! In this episode, I chat with the Brunch and Bantu Knots Podcast: Nessa, Mona, and Rumbii about how the need to be desired affects how we practice our feminism? Are we more forgiving to those we want to want us? How does desirability affect how we respond to infidelity and ill-treatment?

In honor of PRIDE2021 here is a bonus uncut never released episode on dating, relationships, and heartbreak as a queer woman in Africa. Some things that have become normal to us and those that will always be difficult.

Are you ready for season 2? Here is a snippet of our collaboration with Brunch and Bantu Knots Podcast for season 2. Coming Soon!!

In this  FINALE I am joined by four guests from season one: Zimbarbiean, The Feminist Witch, FKA Kizza and PiaSumn to talk about the parameters of sisterhood and how that translates in infidelity and sex. Can women exclude men from their interactions to make for better community? What role do other women play in helping us out of challenging relationships? See you next season!!

In this week's episode I am with spoken word artist Cristol aka Metaphoric Overdose talk about LOVE. How has feminist love transformed our lives ?  Has it changed the way we remember our past relationships ? What are our personal views on love?  And are you ready for a new segment ?

In this week's episode, I have a drink with Pee (aka Pia_Sumn) to chat about sex during adulthood and how we have come to know and speak for our bodies. What are some of the reasons adult women continue to fake sexual pleasure? Is there an empowered way to have sex?

In this episode I sit down with Kawire from Kenya to talk about her experience of feminist motherhood, dealing with environments that are not always in her control and the hardships of maneuvering and communicating the absence of a father figure. Will conservative norms ever free us from limited definitions of family?

In this week's episode I talk to Lusa, a lawyer/ LGBTQI advocate from Zambia about living queer in Africa, how sexuality has affected friendships & interactions with straight women and finding love in heteronormative spaces. Are we free to find true connections in our home countries ? Can queer people truly live and love in Africa ?

In this week's episode, I share a glass of wine with Tashinga Bvekerwa aka Zimbarbiean. We discuss navigating feminism in heterosexual relationships and how we draw the line between things we are expected to do and those we have been taught we have to. Are our love languages a result of socialization? Do our politics isolate us in a way that makes it hard to find love?

In this episode, I chat with Tawana aka TiniwanaTalks about the role our traumas play in our personal politics and how relationships with father figures speak to how we find or practice our feminism. Do absent fathers make us radical? Are we inescapably shaped by our experience of fatherhood?

In this episode, I am joined by Shingah from the Philippines. We chat about the evolution of clothing and if that has changed the sexist constructions of our identities. Does empowerment mean equality? Do our crop tops create enough discourse to challenge injustice? Has Bell Hooks been right all along or was that a different time?

In this episode, I share a few glasses of wine with Kim, an investment and trade lawyer from Zimbabwe. We chat about the meaning of sisterhood and the role patriarchy plays in the way we build relationships with each other. Are there things we do to other women that might be anti-feminist?

In this episode I share a drink with Anita Holland,  gender specialist from Zambia to talk about a podcast episode titled 'Feminists with Rape Fantasies' by Jaclyn Friedman. We share our thoughts on problematic fantasies as an escape from daily reality. What is appropriate and where do we draw the line ?

Drinks & Chats with feminist powerhouses across background, sexuality & discipline to talk about all things life through our radical lense. Hosted by Zimbabwean storyteller Tinatswe Mhaka.

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Rumbidzai Musonza and Sarudzayi Njerere to talk about the tension running through African feminist movements between generations. They get into who holds institutional memory, who controls funding and resources, and how that shapes the relationship between older and younger organisers. The conversation covers the line between mentorship and gatekeeping, what digital organising has changed and what it hasn't, and what succession actually looks like when one generation hands the work to the next. They also make space for what intergenerational love actually offers the movement, real mentorship, and the co-creation possible when generations choose to build alongside each other instead of around each other. Find a platform to listen here : linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with an anonymous guest to talk about the blurred line between romantic relationships and transactional arrangements. They ask what conditions push access to resources to the centre of intimacy, and what it means that the logic of sex work has moved into mainstream dating without any of the rights, clarity, or protection that would come with actually naming it that. The conversation holds that many women have no real economic alternative, and that the arrangement itself still deserves structural critique. It also asks what people say they want from relationships versus what they actually chase, and where that gap comes from. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast Follow the podcast on social media:  x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with healer, medium, and artist Thandiwe Gula Ndebele to talk about African spiritual traditions and their contested, generative place inside feminist movement building today. They start with the historical record, the mediums and spiritual leaders who held explicit roles in anti-colonial resistance and the gendered way colonialism went after those traditions specifically. From there they get into the tension inside African feminist spaces now, where feminists across faiths and practices all organise together, and who gets to lead reclamation when it happens and who gets left out of it. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast Socials:  x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with a queer couple to talk about building a marriage in a criminalised context. They get into coming into their own identities, transitioning within the relationship, and what it takes to hold each other through that kind of change. The highs, the lows, the fights, the lessons. This is what a real queer life together looks like, told by two people living it. Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast x.com/thefeministbarinstagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Tapiwa Chikungwa, an educator with experience navigating schooling systems across several continents, to talk about what African formal education was built to produce and who it was never built for. They trace the gap between getting girls into classrooms and actually educating them once inside, what happens to girls who clear the access barrier and walk into schools that remain hostile to them, and who benefits from keeping girls undereducated without ever saying so directly. That same system is failing boys differently, leaving many of them pulled toward red pill content and increasingly resistant to female authority, while parents remain largely absent from the fight and teachers burn out inside a structure that was never built to sustain them either. Listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast Follow the podcast on social media:  x.com/thefeministbar instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with two guests speaking anonymously to talk about sex as duty. Marriage teaches women that their bodies are owed to someone else on schedule, and this episode goes after what that actually does to a person over years. The guests name intimacy starvation directly: the exhaustion of being sexually active and still hungry for something real, because what’s on offer is obligation dressed up as intimacy. They pull apart the religious scripts, the legal architecture of marriage, and the tired myth that women simply want less sex, all of which work together to keep women performing desire they don’t feel and calling it normal.  Find a platform to listen here: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast   Follow the podcast on social media:instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, born and raised in Bulawayo and now based in Johannesburg. Sue is the author of The Polygamist, The Gold Diggers, A Family Affair, and An Angel's Demise. Her debut novel The Polygamist is currently one of the most watched shows on Netflix globally, reaching the top of the non-English chart across South Africa, Nigeria, France, Belgium and Jamaica within its first week of release. This conversation unpacks polygamy, power and patriarchy through a feminist lens. They get into what modern polygamy actually is and who it serves, educated women and the arrangements they accept, transactional relationships, the good father/bad husband split, and what women are left holding when patriarchal structures collapse. Find The Feminist Bar everywhere: Podbean: thefeministbar.podbean.comPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbarpodcastLinktree: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcastX: x.com/thefeministbarInstagram: instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcas

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down to talk about money, women, and the cost of proving yourself in a world built to make you feel like you have something to prove. They get into the ways women overcompensate financially inside relationships, what it looks like to be extorted or swindled by someone who clocked your need to be seen as enough, and why patriarchy is the thing underneath all of it.Listen: thefeministbar.podbean.com Support: patreon.com/thefeministbarpodcast Everything else: linktr.ee/thefeministbarpodcast​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

In this episode of the Gay and African at Home series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with , a queer mother who came out later in life and somehow managed to raise a brilliant human while figuring herself out along the way.This conversation is full of laughter, tenderness, and honesty. reflects on motherhood as a site of curiosity, missteps, joy, and deep love. She shares how coming out reshaped her understanding of family, how parenting pushed her to be braver than fear ever allowed, and how humour, softness, and truth have become tools for survival.Together, Tinatswe and talk about building home as a living, breathing thing. A place where questions are welcome, where queerness is not whispered, and where motherhood does not require perfection. This episode reminds us that queer parenting is not just about protection, it is also about play, imagination, and choosing joy again and again.Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

Gay and African at Home is a tender and necessary series that brings queer Africans and their families into intimate conversation. Through gentle storytelling and honest reflection, the series reveals how queerness, language, belonging, and family love unfold inside African homes.   In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Dorothy and her younger sister for a warm and layered conversation about identity, faith, and the quiet work of making home a safe place to return to. Dorothy reflects on growing up creative, writing lesbian erotica in her teenage years, and now DJing gospel music while holding the complexity and humour of that journey. She and her sister revisit their childhood, the unspoken expectations around sexuality, and the moment queerness entered their conversations in real and transformative ways.   Together, they explore what it means to love someone through uncertainty, how faith communities shaped their earliest understandings of desire, and how sisters learn to listen to each other with softness. This is a story about coming out, yes, but also about growing together. It is about the small, brave gestures that turn family into refuge, and the choices that turn a house into home for a queer person.   Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast: Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast   Twitter/X: @thefeministbar https://twitter.com/thefeministbar   Patreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar https://www.patreon.com/thefeministbar

Gay and African at Home is a tender and necessary series that brings queer Africans and their families into intimate conversation. In this opening episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with two sisters whose relationship has been shaped by shared faith, loss, and the unfolding of queer identity. They revisit the church pews of their childhood, the rituals that shaped their sense of belonging, and the grief that rearranged their lives in ways they did not expect.   Together, they talk about how sexuality first entered the conversation between them, the fears that surfaced, and the unexpected tenderness that followed. They reflect on how church teachings shaped their earliest ideas about love and selfhood, and how those ideas shifted as one sister came into her queerness.   This episode is a gentle holding of complexity. It explores the role of family in unlearning homophobia, the quiet ways siblings become allies, and the healing that happens when two people choose honesty over silence. It is a story about finding belonging again, not through institutions, but through each other. Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast   Twitter/X: @thefeministbar https://twitter.com/thefeministbar   Patreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar https://www.patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director of the Women’s Action Group, to unpack what safe abortion really means in Zimbabwe. Together, they explore the difference between safe and unsafe methods, what to do when complications arise, and how to seek post-abortion care safely and with dignity. Edinah also shares insights on navigating the law, protecting privacy, and understanding one’s rights when interacting with health workers or the police. A gentle yet urgent conversation reminding us that abortion is part of many women’s lives, and that care—not criminalization—saves lives. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Amari, who is joyfully child-free by choice and thriving. Amari’s story is a simple yet powerful reminder of the many ways women can exist and imagine their lives. She reflects on how she has never struggled with the decision not to have children, nor with pressure from family, and how that freedom has allowed her to create a life full of meaning, ease, and joy. This is a conversation about choosing differently without apology, about the beauty of living outside of expectation, and about embracing the full spectrum of womanhood, motherhood, and everything beyond. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Theo, a Zambian queer, masc-presenting mother, as she reflects on the layered journey of becoming a parent while navigating her queerness. Theo opens up about her own childhood and the cultural expectations that shaped her early ideas of family, children, and marriage. She speaks candidly about the realities of queer motherhood in Africa, from the contradictions and silences she has had to live through, to the moments of tenderness and love that anchor her relationship with her children. Now, looking back, Theo shares why she advocates for women to remain child-free if they can, speaking from a place of both regret and resilience. This is a conversation about love and responsibility, about questioning inherited scripts, and about the courage it takes to reimagine motherhood on one’s own terms. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Naisula, a Kenyan woman who made the decision to tie her tubes at 27. Naisula shares what it was like to make such a permanent choice at a young age, reflecting on the questions she held, the clarity she felt, and the weight of stepping outside of deeply ingrained cultural expectations of marriage and motherhood. She speaks about her relationship to motherhood, how she came to embrace a child-free life, and the ways this choice continues to shape her sense of self and possibility. Her story opens up a tender conversation about joy, freedom, and imagination: the small pleasures of living life on her own terms, the expansive futures she dreams into being, and the courage it takes to define womanhood beyond motherhood. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of Conversations on Motherhood, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Ayanda, host of Actually Let’s Talk About It, as she opens up about the complexities of her relationship with her mother and the decision to go no-contact. Ayanda’s story is tender and layered, reminding us how deeply childhood experiences shape our sense of self, our desires, and our choices. She reflects on mother wounds and the unspoken weight they carry, the longing for connection, and the courage it takes to choose distance in order to heal. Together, we explore what it means to reimagine care when love and pain coexist, and how healing can unfold in many different ways — sometimes in closeness, and sometimes in letting go. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Motherhood Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Tendayi, a mother of a 9-year-old, to reflect on what it means to be a feminist raising a feminist. From going viral for taking her daughter to women’s marches to the quiet daily lessons of care, Tendayi shares the joys and uncertainties of preparing a child for a world that does not always reflect her values. She speaks about the influence of her own mother wounds, the weight of expectation, and the ongoing negotiation of what it means to “get it right.” This is a conversation about reimagining motherhood, about raising children with consciousness and courage, and about the vulnerability of wondering whether love and politics are enough to prepare them for the future. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarPatreon: patreon.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Dean to hear their story of love and self-discovery. Dean opens up about navigating identity while in a relationship, from uncovering their gender identity to grappling with self-worth, and how these shifts ultimately led them to pull away. This is a tender, honest conversation about the ways we change, how relationships sometimes stretch or break under that change, and the lifelong work of coming into yourself. It’s a story about growth, endings, and the courage to choose authenticity over comfort. –––Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbar

In this episode of The Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Anon to explore her love story: Falling in Love with Potential. Anon opens up about what it means to fall for the idea of someone rather than who they really are, and the lessons that come with heartbreak. From the pitfalls of seeing only potential, to the journey of self-love, redefining dating with intention, and learning to seek an equally-yoked partnership — this conversation offers both tenderness and tough truths about love. ✨ This episode invites listeners to reflect on how we love, why we love, and what we deserve in return. Follow us for more:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcastX/Twitter: https://x.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of the Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Tawana — known to many as Tiniwana Talks — to explore a love story that is less about romance with another, and more about choosing herself. Tawana shares her journey of being in a long-term relationship and engagement that didn’t feel right, and the brave decision to walk away. Through her reflections, she opens up about sexuality, self-love, and the quiet work of honoring your truth even when it unsettles others. This is a story of endings and beginnings, of reimagining love beyond societal expectations, and of learning that the most important relationship we ever have is the one we build with ourselves.   Follow us on social media:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbar

In this episode of The Love Series, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with content creator and creative Warimi, as she reflects on a relationship in her youth — one that was big, bold, and full of firsts. It was the kind of love that made everything feel heightened — the joy, the jealousy, the intimacy, and the intensity. But beneath it all were patterns neither of them knew how to break, spiraling into toxic cycles and messy attempts at revenge. Through Warimi’s story, we explore the complicated beauty and the quiet dangers of our early loves: how they shape our boundaries, our self-worth, and the ways we choose (or refuse) to show up for love later in life. This episode asks us to consider: How do we unlearn unhealthy patterns we mistake for passion? And when we finally walk away, how do we make peace with the versions of ourselves we were inside that love? 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.📲 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/TheFeministBarPodcast📸 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast🐦 Follow us on Twitter/X: x.com/thefeministbar

In this episode of The Love Series, we sit with Lebo as she tells us a story she didn’t expect to live — a story of meeting someone who shifted the course of her life, and having to make a choice between staying rooted in her rising career or leaping across continents for love. It's a story about connection, timing, and the quiet but complex decisions we make when love doesn’t arrive in the neat packaging we imagined. Lebo’s journey asks us to reflect: What does it mean to choose love? What are we willing to risk, leave behind, or carry for it? And is every love story the one worth that leap? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thefeministbar    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/thefeministbar

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Dorothy, a queer Zimbabwean woman, to talk about what it means to love deeply in a world that makes no room for that love. Dorothy shares her story of finding intimacy, connection, and care with someone whose family could not accept the relationship because of her sexuality. This conversation explores what it feels like to be loved, but not welcomed. What it means to lose a relationship because of homophobia and family pressure. And how we carry love after it ends — not as something broken, but as something we can still honour and learn from. Together, Tinatswe and Dorothy reflect on grief, longing, survival, and the quiet power of choosing to live openly in the aftermath of loss. Listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Instagram Twitter/X Patreon

In this episode of The Feminist Bar: Love Series, we’re joined by storyteller and creative Shantae, who takes us through a love story that came back around — and didn’t end the way she hoped. It’s a tender, honest reflection on trying again, believing again, and the courage it takes to walk away (again), even when you wanted it to work. Shantae opens up about:    •    Why she chose to give love a second chance    •    What felt different — and what didn’t    •    The discomfort of hope meeting disappointment    •    The moment she knew it was time to let go    •    What she’s learned about patterns, expectations, and her own heart This isn’t a story about a “failed” relationship — it’s about what it means to honour your intuition, to love deeply while staying rooted in self-worth, and to carry softness forward even when it hurts. If you’ve ever gone back, tried again, or stayed too long — this one’s for you.

🌀 Episode: Coming Home to Yourself A Meditation for Presence, Self-Love & Deep Acceptance A soft return to your own presence. This meditation invites you into deep acceptance, gentle breath, and the quiet knowing that who you are is already enough. Listen when: You feel scattered, hard on yourself, or in need of a gentle reset. Integration exercise: Place one hand on your heart. Whisper something kind to yourself — and let it land. You can also download the journal prompts to deepen your reflection after listening. 🎧 Listen to more meditations : https://www.youtube.com/@feministvoiceszimbabwe 📘 Explore the Safety and Wellness Guides: https://feministvoiceszimbabwe.com/resources/ 📝 Access the journal prompts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zyGTejPf_LbfTuZ7SNsJW7Qb2RJUEUu/view?usp=drive_link About the SAFE Project This meditation is part of the SAFE Project (Safety, Access, Freedom, and Empowerment) by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, created to support the safety and wellness of queer Zimbabweans. Built from real community stories, the project includes free, downloadable Safety and Wellness Guides covering personal safety, mental health, SRHR, coming out, domestic violence, and more — all rooted in care, survival, and resistance. This project was made possible with support from Purposeful. Facilitated by: Nkazi Khumalo — queer space holder, facilitator, and healing justice practitioner — whose gentle voice and presence offer warmth and safety in every session. I’m Nkazie — a non-binary psychospiritual coach, intuitive translator, and sacred space facilitator devoted to healing, embodiment, and liberation. My work lives at the intersection of emotional alchemy, nervous system regulation, and a deep soul remembrance. I guide you back to the wisdom of your body, the clarity of your intuition, and the truth that you are already whole. 🔗 Book services with Nkazie: https://nkazie.setmore.com/ 🎵 Music Credit: Soundtrack by Nowonderwhoo — thank you for the beautiful sounds that hold us. 📲 Follow Feminist Voices Zimbabwe: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter — @feministvoiceszw 🌐 Website — www.feministvoiceszimbabwe.com

🌀 Episode: Feel to Flow Emotional Presence & Somatic Release Let it move through you. This meditation offers a safe space to feel your emotions and release what’s ready to go — with breath, sound, and presence. Listen when: You feel emotionally full, blocked, or ready to let go. Integration exercise: Journal honestly: “What am I really feeling right now?” Then, let your breath carry the truth. For further processing, download the Feel to Flow journaling prompts. 🎧 Watch on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@feministvoiceszimbabwe 📘 Explore our Safety and Wellness resources: https://feministvoiceszimbabwe.com/resources/  About the SAFE Project Journal Prompts : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1li6tY2mLlHhR74dj05zt5hIfqc5x4YEs/view?usp=sharing The SAFE Project by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe offers care and protection for queer Zimbabweans through affirming safety guides, meditations, and creative wellness tools. This meditation series is made possible through generous support from Purposeful. Facilitated by: Nkazi Khumalo — non-binary healing practitioner, intuitive coach, and space-holder committed to the emotional, spiritual, and embodied freedom of queer people. 🔗 Book services with Nkazie https://nkazie.setmore.com/ 🎵 Music Credit: Nowonderwhoo 📲 Follow: @feministvoiceszw  🌐 Visit: www.feministvoiceszimbabwe.com

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by researcher and queer feminist Makanaka Tuwe for a rich conversation on belonging, home, and identity from an African feminist lens. What does it mean to belong when you’re far from home? Together, Tinatswe and Makanaka unpack the complex emotional and political geographies of belonging—exploring how land, language, ancestry, and migration shape how we define home. The episode reflects on navigating the diaspora as queer African feminists, grappling with distance and the longing for roots, while also embracing chosen homes for safety, freedom, and opportunity. From ritual and food to storytelling and digital activism, they speak to the practices that help us stay connected to our ancestors, communities, and selves across borders. This is a conversation about holding multiple identities at once, critiquing home while still loving it, and building new definitions of where and how we belong. Follow The Feminist Bar:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarSupport us on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by Gloria Chikaonda to explore what it means to create feminist art, content, and education in a digital age that often feels like it’s turning against us. As social media expands access to storytelling and political discourse, it also becomes a battleground—where feminist creators face algorithmic suppression, coordinated harassment, and pushback from anti-woke, red pill, and reactionary movements. Together, Tinatswe and Gloria unpack the paradox of digital platforms: increased visibility comes with increased vulnerability. They reflect on how parasocial dynamics, virality, ego, and burnout shape the work—and what strategies can help feminist creators resist co-optation, censorship, and fatigue. From alternative platforms and digital security to community-led learning and archiving, this episode is a call to imagine new ways of creating and resisting in the face of a growing digital backlash. Follow The Feminist Bar:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarSupport us on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast

In this solo episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka steps behind the mic for a reflective check-in. She shares thoughts on the current season of the podcast, the state of the development and NGO space, and the emotional weight of doing feminist work in spaces that are often extractive, underfunded, and contradictory. Tinatswe also offers some self-care strategies that are helping her navigate burnout and disillusionment, and shares a personal review of The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan—unpacking what resonated, what challenged her, and how the book speaks to contemporary feminist discourse on desire, access, and autonomy. It’s a quiet, personal, and grounding episode for anyone needing a moment to pause, process, and realign. Follow The Feminist Bar:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarSupport on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Follow The Feminist Bar Resistance Journal : https://tinatswe.substack.com/

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka and guest Michelle Mudawarima explore how society frames our understanding of money and how those narratives shape our personal relationships with spending, saving, and survival. The conversation dives into what it means to live within our means, how systemic barriers impact financial literacy, and how we can rethink financial empowerment through personal journeys, transformation, and collective care.They unpack the myths around money, the realities of navigating financial responsibility under capitalism, and how to build healthier, values-aligned relationships with money without shame or elitism. Tune in for a reflective, practical conversation about transforming how we approach financial literacy, survival, and abundance in a world that was never built with us in mind. Follow The Feminist Bar:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarSupport on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by Dumi Gatsha for a powerful conversation on what solidarity really means in the midst of increasing political violence, burnout, and donor fatigue. Together, they explore how movements can resist division and co-optation while navigating scarcity, repression, and the emotional toll of doing this work. Dumi brings lived experience and political insight to a timely conversation on the contradictions of being praised but unsupported, the ways funding politics shape access and visibility, and how competition can fracture movements meant to thrive through collaboration. What does it take to build lasting solidarity under fire? What happens when survival requires performance? And can movements still resist without losing their edge? This episode holds space for hard truths about activism, while also imagining funding and solidarity models that are honest, inclusive, and sustainable. Follow the podcast on social media:Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastTwitter/X: @thefeministbarSupport on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast

Hi everyone :)  Welcome to Behind the Bar, a personal segment to share and discuss what has been going on with the pod and behind the scenes. Episodes will be back next week, and here is some of what's been on my mind. Let's get into the second half of the season with a bang.

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by Bella Matambanadzo, a Zimbabwean feminist, writer, and movement builder. Bella shares her personal journey, reflecting on the history of feminist organizing in Zimbabwe and the power of storytelling as a tool for activism. From her early experiences in media and advocacy to her role in shaping regional feminist spaces, she offers deep insights into feminist life-building, movement sustainability, and the ways storytelling connects generations of activists. The conversation explores the challenges and victories of the Zimbabwean feminist movement, the importance of documenting feminist histories, and the transformative potential of narratives in resisting oppression and imagining new futures. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Nawi – Macroeconomics 101 The Charter of Feminist Principles for African Feminists Support & Stay Connected Follow The Feminist Bar on Instagram and TwitterSupport the podcast on Patreon.

In this episode of The Feminist Bar, Tinatswe Mhaka and Sandra Mpanyira discuss the transformation of activism in the digital age. They explore how social media has enabled rapid mobilization and amplified marginalized voices, citing movements like the #BlackLivesMatter, and the Zimbabwe protests in 2018. However, they also address the pitfalls of performative activism, including superficial engagement and the spread of misinformation, as seen with #BlackoutTuesday and COVID-19 conspiracy theories. The conversation shifts to influencer culture, highlighting the positive role influencers play in raising awareness while acknowledging the risks of oversimplifying complex issues. Tinatswe and Sandra also discuss how to foster nuanced, in-depth conversations online and the importance of balancing speed with substance. Finally, they offer strategies for leveraging social media for effective activism, stressing the need for leaders on the ground and turning online energy into offline action. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own social media activism and engage intentionally. Stay connected through Twitter at @thefeministbar, Instagram at @thefeministbarpodcast, and support the podcast on Patreon at The Feminist Bar Podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by Chido Musamirapamwe Siame and Melusi Dhlamini to discuss the evolving field of sexual pleasure medicine. Together, they unpack how this area of medicine is defined and approached, exploring its impact on personal lives, relationships, and broader societal narratives about intimacy and the body. This insightful conversation challenges stigma and highlights the importance of understanding sexual pleasure through a medical and feminist lens. 💜 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast🐦 Stay connected on Twitter: @thefeministbar✨ Support and join the community on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Tune in to learn, unlearn, and rethink pleasure!

It’s our 100th episode, and what a journey it’s been! Thank you for tuning in, showing up, and being part of this growing community of feminists, thinkers, and changemakers. This isn’t just a celebration of the podcast—it’s a celebration of all of you who’ve made it possible. In this quick 2025 update, I’m sharing some thoughts on where we’ve been, what’s coming next, and why you should come on the podcast this year! Let’s discourse, chat, and make 2025 the year of even deeper, richer, and louder conversations. 💜 Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast.

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Zimbabwean author Chido Muchemwa to explore stories of home, family, and belonging. They dive into the complexities of why we leave home and why we stay, reflecting on the emotional experiences of being the one who leaves—or is left behind. Through the lens of Chido’s recently published collection Who Will Bury You and Other Stories, they examine these themes in their own lives and the lives of those around them. Chido Muchemwa is a Zimbabwean writer based in Canada and the author of Who Will Bury You and Other Stories. A 2022 recipient of the Morland African Writing Scholarship, her work has appeared in The Baltimore Review, Canthius, and Humber Literary Review. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, where her research explored queer histories and narratives in Zimbabwe. Follow Chido Muchemwa: Website: www.chidomuchemwa.com Twitter: @chidomuchemwa Instagram: @chidomuchemwa Follow The Feminist Bar: Instagram: @TheFeministBarPodcast Twitter: @TheFeministBar

In this episode, we’re diving into the rise of red pill content and its impact on our lives. We explore what red pill content is, how online misogyny has evolved over the years, and the way it intersects with patriarchy, feminism, and violence. We also discuss how these dynamics play out in online spaces and what it means to navigate them as activists, feminists, and queer individuals. Join us for this critical conversation on resisting misogyny and reclaiming digital spaces. If you would like to follow or support the podcast you can follow on:  Twitter: @TheFeministBar Instagram: @Thefeministbarpodcast Support Us on Patreon: The Feminist Bar

In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, host Tinatswe Mhaka welcomes Thandi Gula-Ndebele to dive deep into the concept of shadow work. Together, they explore how confronting our childhood wounds and generational trauma can help us cultivate healthier relationships, both with ourselves and others. They discuss the importance of working on our inner self, healing from past pain, and breaking cycles passed down through parental relationships. For anyone curious about starting their own journey of shadow work, this episode offers guidance on the "how" and "why" of this transformative process. For more on Thandi’s work: @phola.herbal on InstagramLearn more about shadow work: Conni’s blog on shadow workTry a shadow work journal: Download here Follow us on Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcastSupport us on Patreon: The Feminist Bar

Let's talk about what is happening behind the scenes of the feminist bar, the host and many other things that could have been a diary entry.

In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with guests from diverse spiritual backgrounds—an atheist, and an agnostic—to have an honest and engaging conversation about religion, deconstruction, and the journey toward self-discovery. They each share their personal experiences with religion and spirituality, exploring how these beliefs (or lack thereof) have shaped their understanding of self, relationships, and community. From navigating religious expectations to redefining spirituality in a more inclusive and open way, the discussion unpacks the beauty, challenges, and nuances of finding one's own path. Tune in to hear how each speaker's unique perspective adds depth to this rich conversation on faith, doubt, and connection. Support the podcast here. Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Twitter.

In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Min'enhle Mguni to explore how porn and exploitative sexual content have shaped society's understanding of sex and intimacy. They delve into the centering of the male gaze, the exclusion of diverse body types, races, and identities, and how these portrayals can distort our perceptions of healthy sexual relationships. The conversation also touches on how shame and unrealistic expectations have influenced people's experiences with sex, and what can be done to promote more inclusive, realistic, and healthy conversations about intimacy. Follow us on Instagram: @thefeministbar Support us on Patreon: The Feminist Bar

In this episode, we delve into access to justice for queer Zimbabwean women, girls, and non-binary folk. Our guests share their encounters with the formal justice system and civic institutions, revealing the deep challenges they face in a system that often ignores or mistreats them. In this episode, we discuss: Interactions with the formal justice system, from the police to the courts, and how queer individuals are frequently mistreated or dismissed when seeking protection or justice. The barriers to accessing legal remedies and the lack of supportive policies for LGBTQIA+ people in Zimbabwe. What an inclusive, just, and secure system would look like for queer individuals, and the collective dreams for a future where safety, security, and fairness are guaranteed for all. To learn more and dive deeper into the stories and reflections, you can download the SAFE report here. Credits: This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund. Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka Connect with us: Twitter: @thefeministbar Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast

In this episode, we dive into the digital world and explore the complexities of safety and security for queer Zimbabwean women, girls, and non-binary folk navigating online spaces. As social media becomes a double-edged sword, offering connection and risk, we hear stories from our community about the threats they face and how they fight to stay safe online. Our guests share experiences of being doxxed online, having their identities and private information exposed maliciously, and the powerful role of social media inThis episode sheds light on how queer individuals in Zimbabwe navigate the dangers of the digital world while seeking connection and solidarity. From online harassment to finding safe spaces, these stories highlight both the risks and the resilience required to survive in hostile online environments. To read more of these stories and reflections, you can download the SAFE report here. Credits: This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund. Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka Connect with us: Twitter: @thefeministbar Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast

In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, we turn our attention to the deeply personal and often hidden struggles of family life and intimate relationships for queer Zimbabwean women and girls. Through stories shared in the latest story circle, our guests look candidly at how they navigate safety within their homes and relationships, spaces that should be safe but often aren’t. Our guests open up about facing conversion methods from their families, such as being subjected to religious "cures" and exorcisms. the reality of fleeing home due to family rejection, only to encounter domestic violence in relationships where power dynamics and dependence can lead to toxic cycles, The lack of attention given to domestic violence within lesbian relationships, and how the support systems that exist often overlook or dismiss their experiences. To learn more and read the full reflections from this project, you can download the SAFE report here. Credits: This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund. Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka Connect with us: Twitter: @thefeministbar Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast

In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, we explore the complex realities of public safety and security for women, girls, and non-binary folk in Zimbabwe. Drawing from powerful stories shared during the recent story circles facilitated by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe and supported by Purposeful Fund, we delve into the lived experiences of navigating violence in public spaces. Our guests reflect on how they have confronted and resisted various forms of violence, from street harassment and police brutality to social stigma and marginalization. Through their narratives, we examine the intersectional challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, especially LBQT women and girls, and the collective strategies they employ for survival and resistance in a hostile environment. To dive deeper into these stories and learn more about the reflections from the participants, you can download the full report here. Credits: This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund. Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka Connect with us: Twitter: @thefeministbar Instagram: @thefeministbar

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Chido Nyaruwata to break down everything you need to know about climate change. They explore what climate change is, why it impacts all of us, and why everyone should care. Chido and Tinatswe discuss the pressing realities of a changing climate and its effects on our communities, from extreme weather events to food security and social justice. This episode is an invitation to dive deep into an urgent conversation about our planet's future and what we can do to make a difference. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar Podcast. Support The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon.

Host Tinatswe Mhaka discusses the adverse effects of purity culture on women's lives, including unrealistic expectations, shaming, and oppression with guest Eleanor. The societal constructions of virginity, and their consequences for women's bodies and relationships. What does a more inclusive and realistic understanding of sexuality and relationships look like?Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar PodcastSupport The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon.

Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Tshepo Jamillah Moyo to discuss their personal experiences with feminism and its impact on their family, community, and relationship dynamics. How do our feminist ways of life impact who we connect with and how? Have we ever felt the need to forfeit freedom for what some might call 'cheap companionship'. How do these interactions show up in friendships and relationships?  Thank you for being a part of The Feminist Bar Community.  Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar Podcast Support The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon

Host Tinatswe Mhaka chats and comments on the latest in feminist and queer news in July 2024. What are the feminists reading? What are we listening to? LGBTQIA+ Violence in Ghana and Kamala Harris as a poster child for black liberation? Let’s talk about it. Follow the podcast at The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram. Thank you for your support and for being in the community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season, please visit The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon.

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka dives deep into the "Stories of Girls' Resistance" project with feminist storytellers and activists Jama Jack and Cate Nyambura. This groundbreaking multi-year, multi-site initiative spans regions, organizations, and contributors, documenting the lived realities and experiences of girls, non-binary people, and women aged 11 to 70. Through this discussion, we explore the power of ethical feminist storytelling, the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities, and the necessity of societal change to ensure safety and empowerment for girls. Learn more about the project here: Stories of Girls' Resistance Follow the podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar Podcast Support the podcast on Patreon here: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon Thank you for being a part of The Feminist Bar Community.

Host Tinatswe Mhaka chats and comments on the latest in feminist and queer news in July 2024. Is it hot or not that the Church of England is fighting about gay marriage? African leaders and their gay children abroad, including Cameroon's president's current predicament. Etsy bans erotica—what does that mean for creators? Plus, what are we reading? What are we listening to? Let’s talk about it. Follow the podcast at The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram. Thank you for your support and for being in the community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season, please visit The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon.

Welcome to the Feminist Bar Podcast. In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka has a conversation with guest Panashe about queer sex and pleasure from a non-binary perspective. The discussion unpacks gender identity, the journey to safe and empowering sexual pleasure, and the role of traditional understandings of sex on queer people. If you would like to follow the podcast, please visit : https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast/?hl=en  Thank you for your support and for being in community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season please visit : patreon.com/thefeministbarpodcast

Welcome to Season 5 of The Feminist Bar Podcast. We are making everything about feminism with some amazing gays and they are in these upcoming episodes so stay tuned. You can follow the podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast/?hl=en

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka talks with Rutendo Chabikwa about the role of academia in feminist movement building. What works? What doesn't? How can we transform academia to be safe? Follow the podcast on :  https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast/?hl=en

In this episode, we are listening to your stories about your first queer sexual experiences and what happened after that? Are you on your queer journey? Did you have some realizations? You can submit your story here: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qv

In this episode, we are listening to your stories of the first time you experienced sexual pleasure. Sexy adventures? Reclaiming your bodily autonomy? Leaving shame behind? Tune in. Thank you for your submissions and feel free to make any new ones here: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qv

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka unpacks sexual empowerment briefly before we listen to your submissions about what made you sexually empowered. These stories have also been narrated by this podcast community who constantly help bring it to life. So did you buy a vibrator and do it yourself? Did you have an awful sex experience? Maybe it was your relationship at the time. What led to your sexual awakening? https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qv

In this solo episode, we are just catching up on the latest in feminist news and what is coming next to the podcast. Let's consider what it means to cancel an artist and when we decide to do that. Leave your anonymous submissions here : https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qv

In this episode, we are listening back and holding space for all the anonymous submissions talking about the things we were never taught about our bodies. Shout out to The Feminist Bar community for these anonymous submissions and the listeners who brought them to life. To make your anonymous submission visit the following: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qv