59 episodes

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 continuing on her exploration of non-monogamous dating and Rubina is navigating sex and love as a (relatively) new mother.
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 BBC Sounds

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.2 • 39 Ratings

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 continuing on her exploration of non-monogamous dating and Rubina is navigating sex and love as a (relatively) new mother.
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.

    A Painful One

    A Painful One

    Pain: it can be fleeting, chronic, visceral, dull, sharp, completely debilitating. Poppy & Rubina are joined by Naga Munchetty to discuss what women live with.
    Naga has spoken publicly about her diagnosis of adenomyosis, and working as a top BBC presenter whilst experiencing debilitating pain.
    One in 10 women is thought to have the womb condition, yet it can often go undiagnosed for years.
    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

    • 46 min
    The Politics of Friendship

    The Politics of Friendship

    How can you successfully navigate complicated politics of female friendships?
    Have you had to let go of some friendships simply because your lives became too different?
    Do friendships change as you get older?
    Poppy and Rubina are joined by content creator Saroop Sangha and wellness girlie Juju Sheikh to dissect the sensitive nature of female friendships.
    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

    • 47 min
    Girlz II Women with Charithra Chandran

    Girlz II Women with Charithra Chandran

    What makes a girl a woman? When does it happen? Poppy and Rubina are joined by actress Charithra Chandran to discuss girlhood, aging, maternal influences and finding "the one".
    Most people know Charithra for playing the elegant Edwina Sharma in Netflix’s Bridgerton. She is now set to make her West End debut in one-woman play Instructions For A Teenage Armageddon - a show about a misfit 17 year-old girl grappling with grief and everyday adolescent challenges.
    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

    • 39 min
    Shame, Shame, Shame with Deborah Frances-White

    Shame, Shame, Shame with Deborah Frances-White

    Poppy and Rubina are joined by podcasting royalty, Deborah Frances White, to discuss female shame (and eyelashes).
    Deborah co-created The Guilty Feminist in 2015 and paved the way for podcasts like Brown Girls Do It Too. In this episode, they bond over the collective female experience of shame. What are their most secret shames? Can shame be a force for good? What's the difference between shame and guilt?
    It's something Poppy and Rubina have wanted to get into since the Brown Boys Do It Too episode in Series 4 - in which said brown boys, Eshaan Akbar and Jernade Miah, revealed they didn't feel any shame about sex.
    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

    • 37 min
    Millennials Vs Gen Z

    Millennials Vs Gen Z

    It's the ultimate battle of Millennials vs Gen Z - who will come out victorious?
    Poppy and Rubina are joined by viral content creators (and Gen-Zers!) Kajal and Karishma who have built very successful careers online and getting into whether they're having less fun, oversharing more, being their own boss and answering what an SMCC is!
    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

    • 45 min
    What Happens On The Dancefloor

    What Happens On The Dancefloor

    The dancefloor should be a safe space for everyone so why is it often the opposite? Poppy and Rubina discuss existing as a woman in this world and the first times they felt unsafe around men.
    This episode features conversations about sexual assault and harassment. If you feel impacted by anything discussed, there are lots of great resources available at www.bbc.co.uk/ActionLine
    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

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

KK.walla ,

Fun. Sexy. Almost feminist.

Reminds me of chatting about sex with my friends. Mixed bag when it comes to gender equity. I wish they would use the opportunity to unpack some of the sexist expectations and stereotypes discussed on the show. I hope they come back with a Version 2.0 to explore sexuality through a feminist lens.

tfunktown ,

Super bummed

I don’t think I can listen to you guys anymore which is so sad, the guest can barely ever get a word in edge wise. Everyone just talks over each other and it’s impossible to get one thought out. I love your show, love your content, but it would be an absolutely AMAZING show if you could slow down and let other people finish a sentence.

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