Sex Talks Podcast
ABout us
Sex Talks Podcast is a multi-award-winning podcast that aims to equip young people with factual information about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental health, and gender-based violence. In this podcast, we inform, educate, and empower you by sharing stories from other young people who have faced similar experiences, as well as insights from experts in the field.
We openly discuss sensitive topics that are often considered taboo or uncomfortable for parents to address. Our youthful and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for honest conversations about sexual health, mental well-being, and gender-based violence.
Our podcast aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
We promote comprehensive information on SRHR, mental health, and gender-based violence to improve young people’s overall well-being.
Our platform serves as a valuable resource for comprehensive sexuality education,equipping young people with knowledge to make informed decisions.
We challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes, empowering young people of all genders and identities to exercise autonomy over their bodies and sexuality.
We strive to reduce disparities in access to SRHR, mental health, and gender-based violence information by providing it in an accessible and inclusive way.
Join our community of young people every second Wednesday of the month to learn from relatable stories and expert insights. Happy listening, and don’t forget to engage with us on social media!
Your health and well-being are our priority!
Meet your host
Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo is a 23-year-old multi-award winning journalist with a passion for advocating for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). She is passionate about community work, empowering and representing young people in all their diversity. She has over five years of experience in working with young people in the area which all started when she began to volunteer at the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA). At NAPPA she served as the Youth Representative to the board. Since 2020, Selma has used her journalism expertise and experience in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights to contribute articles to online teen magazines such as Sister Namibia, AfterBreak Magazine, and now Infinity Youth Magazine where she is the Health Corner Hub Editor.
Currently, she is the Her Voice Fund Ambassador to Namibia, a community journalist at The Namibian Newspapers, a Bachelors of Arts in Media Studies graduate from the University of Namibia, and the Founder of the Sex Talks Podcast.
Thank you for creating a space where young people can openly talk about their sexual journey without feeling “ashamed ” . Keep it up, looking forward to more discussions.
Hileni Hailundu