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Things You Can't Talk About on TV

By: Dr Ginni Mansberg,Shelly Horton
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  • Summary

  • Things You Can't Talk About On TV discusses embarrassing medical issues... in detail. Intimate, hilarious, descriptive yet completely factual detail.

    GP Dr Ginni Mansberg and over-sharing journalist Shelly Horton want to remove the shame and secrecy around taboo health topics. They discuss the health questions you just don't want clogging up your internet search history, and use the latest medical research and expert knowledge to get you the answers. Even when they're not the answers you want.

    From farts to strange smells, curious discharges to weird sex questions, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Shelly Horton discuss medical issues that would make a middle-aged male breakfast TV host blush.

    The following podcast is rated F for frank, funky, and factual. It is not for the faint-hearted. We suggest you don't play this with kids in the car unless you're ready for some really awkward conversations.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 8 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Farts

    Ep. 1: Farts
    Feb 25 2020

    What is a normal amount of farting? Why do some farts smell worse than others? Is there a link between bloating and bowel gas? What are the top tips to fart less and make them less stinky?
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    20 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Periods

    Ep. 2: Periods
    Feb 25 2020

    How much blood do you lose in a period? Does the colour matter? Can you have sex during your period? How long can you wear a tampon for? What happens if you lose a tampon?
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    21 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Semen

    Ep. 3: Semen
    Feb 25 2020

    What is a normal volume and colour for semen? How do you improve the taste? Can you be allergic to semen? STIs and other things in semen.
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Funny and Fun

This is the very first podcast I’ve listened to... ever. It definitely made me want to hear more!! I hope there is a new one soon. I had fun, my boyfriend had no idea why I was laughing and why I kept also the - “did you know...?” Good stuff.

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Informative yet hilarious! Cannot get enough

Informative yet hilarious! Cannot get enough of this series, each episode led to a serious case of belly-laughs

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Hosted by a doctor and a child

Not for the faint of heart? Then why is one hosting the show? Honestly some interesting subjects were being covered, but Shelly's screaming "ew ew ick" about everything made it unlistenable. And she still douches??? C'mon, this isn't the 50s.

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Hysterical!! This is a must listen for anyone who isn’t uptight

Loved this funny yet informative podcast! These girls crack me up! Well done Ginny and Shelly!

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Funny and informative

I learned a lot of stuff listening to this and the ladies are really funny. I'd definitely recommend listening to this podcast.

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So funny

I really enjoyed the way they work together and make the story hilarious.
Loved it!!!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 03-10-20

Hilarious!!

absolutely fantastically disgusting... I laughed, gagged and choked on my coffee!! just don't eat whilst listening!

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  • PenelopePItts
  • 08-07-20

A bit rubbish

Presentation hysterical and jarring, low on useful advice. Gave up after 3 episodes. Don't bother.

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  • Ivor Williams
  • 05-26-20

worst audible so far

This podcast was not particularly funny or informative. Infantile. Cannot imagine that this is typical Aussie humour

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  • V Houghton
  • 03-23-20

Made me smile

Interesting, fun, relaxed & informative. Great for an easy listen and not with the kids or anyone squemish to discussing bodily functions

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  • Jo Arnoup
  • 01-19-21

interesting topics

Interesting, Funny, Factual and yes the title of the podcast is right...
Great insights to the human body

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  • Sarah T
  • 12-03-20

Could have been better.

I found the girls childish and easily offended, what kind of show was this? Was it supposed to be a fact based show, dispelling myths and tackling the really icky questions or was it just an opportunity to maginalise and discriminate? Some of the topics could have been handled more sensitively for those that may suffer from the different conditions these people were amusing themselves with and had this lady been my GP I'd have had to think twice about approaching her with any embarrassing ailment. Some of the stuff they covered was important but they were too busy giggling about it and make "ewwwww, grooooooss" noises that any important information got lost. I've seen this type of programme done better. I wouldn't bother with series 2.

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  • 12-09-22

good

I think the story was good I really like this I really love it thanks

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  • 06-03-22

Good

Good episode and author written the each episode in interesting way that people can hear without any hesitation

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  • 05-23-21

Made childish

I was surprised I didn't enjoy this as normally topics like this as re right up my street, however, I felt it was delivered in a childish way as apposed to funny. Couldn't finish it and skipped though the chapters I did listen to. Was disappointed.

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  • Pen Name
  • 04-25-21

Reinforces 'taboos' as bad

Although the medical information given during this podcast may have been mostly accurate, the two women's delivery of the topics was embarrassingly unprofessional. Especially on the part of the medical professional who shames the experiences of patients and fetishizes very ordinary conditions - they argue they are trying to tackle the topics that are hard to talk about, and then they were perfect examples of the ignorant individuals who are the very reason that certain topics are 'taboo'. They laugh at symptoms, make jokes about people's lives, and frequently express disgust and disdain for anything that is even slightly divergent from their own female cis anatomy. Seriously disappointing.

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  • Michael Langton
  • 04-07-20

Shelly Horton failed all of us

Disappointing to hear a middle aged woman going "yuck" and "spew" about male genitalia, female genitalia and the fluids that come out of them. Good info from Dr Ginni Mansberg drowned by Horton reacting like an ignorant teen from the 1970s. Not amusing. Sadly some young women and young men may think Horton's reactions are the way to go.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-13-20

Funny and interesting

Omg really enjoyed the Travel episode how can something be so funny and interesting at the same time.

With each episode a different subject this series really is ideal.

These two keep it honest and real
Love it

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-10-20

Hilarious, addictive, and a MUST listen to

HILARIOUS AND SUPER ADDICTIVE. Definitely not short on the shock factor! This is truly full of all of the stuff we secretly want to know but are too afraid to ask.

Dr Ginni and Shelly (both incredible women individually) together a match made in heaven on this podcast - completely unafraid to go where Television won’t and it’s so worth it!

This is a MUST listen to, and can’t wait to hear more!

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  • 03-17-20

Hilarious and informative

Funny, cringey and totally fascinating. Can't wait for Season 2. The girls are fantastic together.

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  • Fidelli
  • 03-13-20

Love Ginni and Shelly!

This was such a fun podcast. It is indeed super-gross and sometimes a bit much, but I love that it was based on science but also the real-life anecdotes. Shelly was hilarious - I love how willing she is to go there!

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  • Jennifer Bicknell
  • 03-12-20

Fabulous!

I laughed out loud during every episode. Shelly and Ginny are hilarious. They have such a great rapport. They taught me more about farts and other embarrassing bodily functions than I ever thought I needed to know. Bring on season 2!

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  • Amy D
  • 03-11-20

Exactly what we SHOULD be talking about!

Informative and entertaining- this podcast is unlike any other I've listened to. The chemistry between Dr Ginni and Shelly is AMAZING- even if the topics aren't for you, every episode will have you laughing out loud (and isn't that the medicine). Just wish there was more content like this- honest but not taking itself too seriously. Love. Love. Love!

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  • Jessica
  • 03-11-20

Funny, interesting and smart!!!

This is SO SO good! I laughed till I cried and also learnt a hell of a lot too! Shelly and Ginni are a perfect combo and love all the other people and experts that get brought in to speak too, and the real stories and examples, it's so witty!

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  • Anita
  • 09-23-20

A Must Listen

This is truly one of the most Fascinating Important, Interesting, Informative books you could ever listen to.
The Human body is truly amazing & your also in for some good laughs.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-09-20

Just disappointed

I really thought these women would openly discuss some 'shameful' issues and that it would be an empowering and educational listen. I really enjoyed the educational and judgment free way that Dr. Mansberg speaks, however the co-host Shelly Horton makes continually judgmental comments and constantly 'gags' on the show. This kind of behavior around these topics only creates more shame and reinforces the social idea that womens bodies are gross, and that our vaginas are something to be ashamed of.

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