About this episode

This episode discusses sexual health in Aboriginal communities, focusing on STIs, testing, and the importance of open conversations.

This episode is in partnership with the Australian Government. In this episode of the Black Magic Woman Podcast , I yarn with the deadly Amanda Sibosado , a proud Wardandi and Bard woman, PhD candidate, and long-time sexual health educator. Amanda joins me from Whadjuk Noongar Country to talk honestly about sexual health in our communities — from the gaps many of us experienced growing up, to why STIs like syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea are on the rise. We break down what STI testing actually involves, why confidentiality matters, and why relying on symptoms alone can be risky. We also yarn deeply about shame — how it shows up, how our mob push through it every day, and how we can use that same strength to look after our bodies, have safer conversations, and support our young people. This episode goes beyond prevention and treatment, touching on healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, and the role we all play as parents, aunties, uncles and community. This conversation is for our young people, our families, and anyone who’s ever felt unsure or embarrassed about sexual health. Knowledge is power, testing saves lives, and our mob deserve culturally safe…

People in this episode

Host: Mundanara Bayles

Guest: Amanda Sibosado

Topics covered

• sexual health
• STIs
• community education
• cultural safety
• healthy relationships
• consent
• supporting youth

Keywords

• sexual health
• STIs
• confidentiality
• shame
• cultural safety
• community support
• healthy relationships
• consent

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Whadjuk Noongar Country

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