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And, Gen Z men are more likely to believe a wife should "obey" her husband than their fathers ever were. It’s a grim stat, but Amelia, Holly and Clare have some suggestions about how to make equal partnerships more appealing to young men, including something called “choreplay”. 

Plus, the world’s most popular p*rn site has officially blocked Australia. Of course, just like the men in your life, none of us would know anything about that. 

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Five Iranian footballers risked everything on the Gold Coast. Australia just stepped in.
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This morning we got a great example of a sensitive, complicated pregnancy announcement in a surprising place. Today Show host Sarah Abo and her offsider, one Karl Stefanovic, shared stories of miscarriage and fertility struggles that you just would not have heard on mainstream morning telly a few years back. So we&rsquo;re unpacking the politics of public pregnancy news in 2026.&nbsp;
Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow is selling her stuff and we want to bid. Meghan Markle is coming to do a fancy retreat in Australia and we want to go. And Kyle Sandilands says he did nothing wrong and we want to know what&rsquo;s really going on over at ARN.
And, Gen Z men are more likely to believe a wife should "obey" her husband than their fathers ever were. It&rsquo;s a grim stat, but Amelia, Holly and Clare have some suggestions about how to make equal partnerships more appealing to young men, including something called &ldquo;choreplay&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Plus, the world&rsquo;s most popular p*rn site has officially blocked Australia. Of course, just like the men in your life, none of us would know anything about that.&nbsp;
Also, we have an update on the seven Iranian soccer players granted asylum on our shores.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/pornhub-blocked-australia/">'Australia's been blocked from Pornhub. As a sex expert, I think we're getting this wrong.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/gwyneth-paltrow-biography-amy-odell/">The one demand that Gwyneth Paltrow made as a child that surprised her mother.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/jackie-o-meghan-markle-her-best-life-retreat/">Everyone's watching Jackie O's next move. Enter Meghan Markle.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/iranian-soccer-team-australia/">Five Iranian footballers risked everything on the Gold Coast. Australia just stepped in.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/jackie-o-quits-radio-show/">'This is devastating.' Kyle Sandilands just issued a statement on his KIIS exit and Jackie O fallout.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/solo-pregnancy-opinion/">'The one question I wish people would stop asking me about my baby.'</a></li>
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A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV

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