Drum | Sex Podcast

Get ready to get candid! DRUM online is excited to introduce our brand spanking new sex podcast hosted by our podcast editor. The modern-day woman is not afraid to ask the important questions – they are seeking expert guidance and girl-talk on all the raunchy bits that may still seem taboo in open dialogue. Each episode includes sexologists, research-based insights, interviews with people and discussions about the topic being explored.

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19 Episodes

Why you should invest in sex toys to spice things up with Kgomotso Masela

We spoke to sex educator and sex toy shop owner Kgomotso Masela on why sex toys are a great way to enhance your sex life.

16 Dec 2022 24 min

What affects a woman's pH balance and how to have a happy vagina

In this episode, we unpack the factors that affect the health of the vagina. Dr Dlamini talks to us about pH balance, fighting infections and semen allergy.

9 Dec 2022 24 min

Moonchild Sanelly on discovering sex and owning the body

We had a girl chat with musician Moonchild Sanelly about her journey of sexual liberation and owning the body to have a great sex life.

2 Dec 2022 16 min

A conversation about yeast infections vs STI's with Dr Nomacete Tshume

We talk about the symptoms and causes of a yeast infection and how it can be treated. Dr Nomacethe Tshume takes us through the differences between an STI and a yeast infection.

24 Nov 2022 12 min

So, about sex work: A chat about monetising sex with Xoli M

We chat with OnlyFans star Xoli M about sexual liberation and how venturing into the sex industry has changed her life. She takes us through how much she makes and how she's learnt to own her sexuality as a woman.

17 Nov 2022 21 min

Her pleasure - how to have conversations about sexual needs with your partner

We speak to Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Fertility Specialist Dr Qinisile Diale also known as 'Dr Q' about the importance of sexual assertiveness and positive body image for more sexual pleasure.

10 Nov 2022 24 min

How to get a safe and legal abortion (with Boitumelo Lewele from Marie Stopes)

Deciding to have an abortion can be a difficult decision for many pregnant people. In this episode, we’re joined by Abortionist and Clinical Quality and Data Manager at Marie Stopes Boitumelo Lewele. We will discuss the process of getting a legal abortion and what a person wishing to get the…

19 Nov 2021 19 min

Are tampons really better than pads? — An honest conversation about period products (with Candice Chirwa)

Tampons, pads or a menstrual cup? There are many ways to manage your period and debates over which product is the best will always happen. The truth is, it depends on the menstruator but there are pros and cons to using each one. In this episode, we're joined by author,…

5 Nov 2021 21 min

A few things all women should practice after sex

Peeing, talking, cuddling, and drinking water are just some things we should all be practising after a sex session. In this last episode of the Drum Sex podcast, we're discussing after sex practices, which all women/people with female genitalia should do after a sex session.

30 Apr 2021 8 min

A quick one | 3 things you need to know about sexual consent

Last week we spoke to sex positivity activist Nobathembu Peters and I’m sure we can all say we learned if a lot from her experiences. In today's quick one we explain what consent means and 3 ways you can practice it.

23 Apr 2021 4 min

What someone living with a disability can teach you about amazing sex (with Nobathembu Peters)

Most people are sexual beings, and have sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, and fantasies – and having a physical ability doesn’t change that. In this episode of Drum Sex, we speak with sex-positivity activist Nobathembu Peters about how she navigates sex, consent and pleasure.

16 Apr 2021 14 min

Would you consider an open relationship to improve your sex life?

In a world where monogamy is widely practiced and even encouraged by popular culture and all the romance movies we consume, it can be hard to see love and commitment outside of it. In this episode of Drum Sex, we speak to Siyabonga Zwane, who is currently in an open…

1 Apr 2021 9 min

A quick one | What you were taught about sex could be affecting your sex life

How did your parents talk to you about sex for the first time? Was it a conversation full of pregnancy fear or a sex-positive one? In this episode, we speak to Dr Mpume Zenda about the role 'the sex talk' plays in our sex lives when we're older and what…

19 Mar 2021 3 min

Should sex hurt so much? It may be because of vaginismus

Penis in vagina sex should not be painful every time it happens, it also shouldn't cause you excruciating pain when you have it for the first time. In this episode, we talk to Dr Mpume Zena about the symptoms, causes and treatment for vaginismus. Follow Drum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drum_magazine/

12 Mar 2021 14 min

A quick one | How many times a week do couples have sex? Our followers answer

We asked a few of our followers to share how often they like to get under the sheets with their partners. We also share what research says about how many times most couples have sex per week on average.

5 Mar 2021 3 min

What is the average time sexual intercourse lasts? It's not as long as you may think (with Dr Mpume Zenda)

How long or short should sex be in duration? Does it even matter how long vaginal intercourse lasts or is it all about the quality of the intimacy you experience? We spoke to gynecologist Dr Mpume Zenda about how long sexual intercourse lasts on average and how you can make…

26 Feb 2021 10 min

A quick one | What is the difference between a UTI and an STI?

Need quick sex wellness advice? We've got you! What is the difference between a Urinary tract infection (UTI) and a Sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Can a UTI be sexually transmitted? Can I get a UTI from my partner? These were some of the questions our readers Dm'd us on Instagram…

19 Feb 2021 3 min

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Welcome to the Drum Sex Podcast where we help you to have the best and healthiest sex of your life. This is a 10 part, bi-annual series where we will have an open conversation about shameless, consensual and pleasurable sex. You can expect discussions about sexual health, female and male…

12 Feb 2021 1 min

This is what could happen if you have too much sex (with Dr Tlaleng)

Have you heard of Honeymoon Cystitis? Well, it's the type of UTI you can get if you have a vagina and are having frequent sex. The good news is that it doesn't mean you should be having less sex or no sex at all. It is treatable and is actually…

12 Feb 2021 15 min