In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the Japanese subculture of "moe," which entails men forming romantic attachments to 2-D characters, and discuss how these "relationships" may be contributing to a drop in condom sales in Japan.

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In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the Japanese subculture of "moe," which entails men forming romantic attachments to 2-D characters, and discuss how these "relationships" may be contributing to a drop in condom sales in Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

Stuff Mom Never Told You

In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the Japanese subculture of "moe," which entails men forming romantic attachments to 2-D characters, and discuss how these "relationships" may be contributing to a drop in condom sales in Japan.

Why have Japanese condom sales dropped?

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Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability in this classic episode.

Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability in this classic episode.

SMNTY Classics: Demystifying Disability

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Anney and Samantha once again dig into the virtual mail bag to share stories, thoughts, recommendations and advice from our listeners.

Anney and Samantha once again dig into the virtual mail bag to share stories, thoughts, recommendations and advice from our listeners.

Listener Mail: July 2026

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Samantha shares her train of thought about trains, and plans a future train trip. Bonus discussion of train stations around the world.

Samantha shares her train of thought about trains, and plans a future train trip. Bonus discussion of train stations around the world.

Happy Hour #227: SMNTY's All Aboard on Trains

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Why have Japanese condom sales dropped?

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