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Sex Matters Podcast

Sex Matters
Equality Act
Puberty Blockers
Sex Matters
Gender Identity
Free Speech
Equality Act (UK)
Girlguiding
Title IX
Conversion Practices Bill
Women
Gender Critical Beliefs
Single Sex Services
Youth Gender Medicine
Cross-Sex Hormones
Protecting the Female Category
EHRC Code Of Practice
Women's Sports
Two Sexes
Amnesty International UK
United States

Welcome to the Sex Matters Podcast, where we look at the harms that are done when the reality of sex, male and female, is replaced by gender identity theory. www.sex-matters-news.org

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Helen Joyce speaks to Sarah,* the mother of a daughter who identified as trans for seven years and has since desisted.

Sarah explains how her daughter’s identity took hold in early adolescence, influenced by bullying, undiagnosed au... more

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In this week’s episode, Helen Joyce is joined by social scientist Matilda Gosling, who was commissioned by Sex Matters to write Criminalising conversations, a new report on the government’s proposed Conversion Practices Bill and how it would affect p... more

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Why does it matter whether we collect data on sex? In this episode of the Sex Matters podcast, Helen Joyce talks to sociologist Professor Alice Sullivan of University College London about her forthcoming book Sex, Lies and Statistics, due out in Nove... more

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This week, Maya Forstater and Fiona McAnena explain the key role charities have played in allowing misunderstandings of the Equality Act 2010 to undermine safeguarding in schools.

They look at recent NSPCC guidance on changing rooms, which could all... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Kavanagh
Director at Gay Men's Network, non-practicing criminal barrister
Gay Men's Network
Episode: Conversion Practices Bill targets parents
Helen Joyce
Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters
Sex Matters
Episode: Conversion Practices Bill targets parents
Maya Forstater
CEO
Sex Matters
Episode: Putting sex on digital ID
Dr. Louise Irvine
GP and co-founder of Can-Sg (Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender)
Can-Sg
Episode: Puberty-blocker trial paused
Susan Smith
Representative of For Women Scotland
For Women Scotland
Episode: For Women Scotland returns to court
Mara Yamauchi
Two-time British Olympian; campaigning on sex and sport equality
Sex Matters advisory group
Episode: Sport, sex and equality with Mara Yamauchi
Miranda Newsom
Londoner involved in a gym dispute over women-only spaces
Southwark gym case participant
Episode: US Supreme Court must define ”woman”

Hosts

Helen Joyce
Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters; frequent policy-focused host.
Maya Forstater
CEO at Sex Matters; frequent policy-focused host and commentator.
Fiona McAnena
Director of Campaigns at Sex Matters; regular host contributing policy analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Essential listening

    For everyone but especially for women. Thank heavens for these brave warriors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Cherry
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Cambridge University

    Well done you brave, sane girls!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helenatam
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Clear and persuasive

    An excellent new podcast. A must-listen for anyone interested in the integrity of women’s sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlie8424
    Australiaa year ago

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Well‑argued discussions for anyone monitoring policy and legal developments in this space.
A clear, persuasive take on complex issues surrounding gender identity and sex-based rights.
Essential listening for women's rights and policy-level discourse.

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#233
New Zealand/Business

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Sport, sex and equality with Mara Yamauchi
Q: So Mara, give us an overview of your years of campaigning on this issue, on protecting the female category, and maybe tell us how you got started.
Mara describes how she began speaking out after high-profile cases like Laurel Hubbard's Olympic qualification and a triggering tweet, moving from personal interest as a former athlete to broader concerns about the impact of gender ideology on women's sport and related spaces.
Putting sex on digital ID
Q: What would be the practical benefits of including sex on the digital ID?
It would provide a clear, verifiable attribute for services that legitimately require it, like women's refuges or certain sports, while allowing people to control disclosure and rely on immutable sources for verification when needed.
Putting sex on digital ID
Q: So Maya, why data? Why are you such a nerd?
Because the data underpinning identification determines whether policies are backed by truth rather than assumptions, and reliable data sources can prevent harms in areas like single-sex services, healthcare, and safety.
Getting back on track
Q: Fiona, why did we do this report on sport?
The speakers explain that while science on sex differences is debated, the law—especially the Equality Act—governs sport, and the report aims to clarify how law enables a female category and protects women and girls at all levels of sport, from grassroots to elite.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Matters Podcast

What is Sex Matters Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on sex-based rights, gender identity policy, and safeguarding across sectors like education, sport, policing, and charity governance. Episodes typically unpack current laws, guidance, and court decisions through a policy-forward lens, while offering practical steps for organizations to implement sex-based protections. A notable throughline is a commitment to biological sex as the defining category in spaces like sport and single-sex services, paired with critiques of activist-driven approaches and calls for clear, enforceable policy. The format often features two hosts driving informed debate, with occasional guests from advocacy groups, legal experts, and stakeholders, creating a distinctive blend of policy an... more

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2. Helen Joyce
3. Maya Forstater
4. Dr. Louise Irvine
5. Susan Smith
6. Mara Yamauchi
7. Miranda Newsom

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