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From Dirty Talk to the A to Z of Sex Toys, Poppy and Rubina confess all the funny and intimate details of their sex lives. A South Asian woman still can’t talk openly about her sex life, but Poppy and Rubina are determined to change that, beginning with their own experiences. 
 
In this new series of Brown Girls Do It Too, Poppy is experiencing online dating for the first time ever after ending a decade long relationship and Rubina is navigating her relationship with sex after having her first child. 

They continue to break taboos and ask difficult questions such as “Has BDSM become passé?” “Are younger men better in bed?”, or “Is the baby monitor the ultimate mood killer?”. 

Brown Girls Do it Too is a raucous celebration of sex, love, heartbreak and friendship.

Brown Girls Do It Too

After six incredible seasons of sex chat (and so much more!), Poppy and Rubina bring the curtain down on Brown Girls Do It Too. They share their highlights, what the podcast has meant to them and read emotional letters to each other – expect a few tears. 

Thank you for listening to the podcast and sharing your dilemmas with the Shagony Aunties. 

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Out with a Bang

FYI: It's an Indian braid, not a French braid! 

Poppy and Rubina dissect the hair on their head... and everywhere else! Why is there an expectation to remove it, how can brown girls embrace their hair and why can hair be political?

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

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It's Getting Hairy

Poppy and Rubina are joined by artist and composer Bishi to talk fluidity and what it actually means. They also delve into conversation about how the use of words like 'queer' and 'sexuality' have changed over the years and how they see themselves now.

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Keeping it Fluid with Bishi

Kate Moss once said 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'. She was wrong. So why do Poppy and Rubina even care about their weight? And are they the only ones?

From growing up surrounded by food as a love language to women's post-partum bodies to the awful inner voice that says you're never enough, there are so many ways in which women are made to feel bad about themselves and Poppy and Rubina have had enough! Why are we like this even when we know it's wrong? Poppy and Rubina chew the fat on why skinny is such a preoccupation for them both.

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

The skinny episode

How do you define an icon? Are icons always iconic? Can you do iconic things but not be an icon?

Comedian Sindhu Vee joins Poppy and Rubina for International Women's Day to discuss. Sindhu discusses the women who have inspired parts of her personality, Poppy remembers the moment she saw her mum in a completely different light and Rubina is sceptical about the whole icons thing.

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Icons with Sindhu Vee

How do you want to be remembered? 
Do you have a will ready? 
What kind of funeral do you want? 

Poppy and Rubina are unpacking death and why is it almost as taboo as sex to talk about? Poppy and Rubina both have very different experiences with death with Rubina growing up as a volunteer in the death community at Mosque whereas Poppy has only been to two funerals in her life however they both agree in that it needs to be spoken about more so here we are! 

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

The Big D

Emmy-nominated actress Radhika Apte joins Poppy and Rubina to talk about their biggest acts of rebellion and whether it's actually just them living life on their own terms. They chat about owning their decisions, being labelled as 'difficult' and whether they should have listened to their parents all along and become doctors. 

Radhika has starred in some hugely-success films and risen to fame for her gritty roles and brilliant portrayal of complex characters in movies like Pad Man, Lust Stories and Sister Midnight.

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Being Rebellious with Radhika Apte

Poppy and Rubina are joined by content creator Salwa Aziz and actress Anoushka Chadha to talk about the heartbreak of a friendship ending. Does it hurt more than when a partner breaks up with you? Can you ever get closure? They dissect the ins and outs of friendships and why we should all start dating our friends... not in that way!

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

We Used To Be Besties...

Ever wondered what the fishy smell is down there? Poppy and Rubina are joined by Dr Ravina to learn about vaginal health, how to keep it 'clean' and bust some popular myths. 

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

What The Fish?

Poppy and Rubina are back for season 6 of Brown Girls Do It Too and as always, they've got a few things to say! 

As Rubina returns as a mum of two and Poppy finds herself in love, they’re catching up as they do best but also dissecting the word sacrifice: is it a good thing, how much is too much and what regrets do they have?

Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk

If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

The Sacrifices We Make

Would you ever use the phrase 'Who's Your Daddy', in the bedroom? Poppy & Rubina discuss daddy issues and the effect that has on their sex lives. They also speak with model, Alexa Singh, whose own dad had a very unique job which influenced her career choice as a model who does glamour modelling and Page 3. 

Alexa goes on to talk about her Indian identity and reclaiming the name Singh for herself despite the criticisms she gets, and Poppy takes on another challenge ahead of the Brown Girls Do It Too series finale.

Who's Your Daddy with Alexa Singh

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