Why do some people feel embarrassed, even ashamed, to talk about masturbation? Education, culture and representations influence the perception of female sexuality, which is often idealized or invisibilized. This episode explores the reasons for this malaise, social norms and the importance of getting to know oneself. Because discovering what brings you pleasure also means learning how to express it. What if other people's opinions were to disappear from the equation?

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🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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It starts with a harmless wish to go on a diet... and little by little, food becomes an obsession. Eating disorders often develop without us noticing them. You don't have to be anorexic or bulimic to have a complicated relationship with food. Sometimes you fall between the cracks, and suffer for it anyway. Marine Revol shares her personal experience and deciphers the signals to be aware of, the impact of beauty standards, and the importance of heeding warnings for oneself or a friend.

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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Far from the cliché of a late-night assault in a dark alley, rape is often committed by a close relative, partner or friend. The legal definition varies from country to country, but one constant remains: rape is an assault on the physical and psychological integrity of the victim. Why is it so difficult to recover from rape? What are the brain's defense mechanisms facing such trauma? And how can you find help when you've been sexually assaulted?

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🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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A trend on TikTok, the "mid girl trend", illustrates the female habit of self-devaluation. Yet this negative perception didn't come out of the blue: as early as adolescence, 53% of girls dislike their bodies, and stereotypes affect self-confidence well outside of school. Where does this phenomenon come from? What role do social networks and education play? Don't worry, self-confidence is something that can be worked on and developed. Yes, really. Why don't you try a power pose?

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🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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Visible body hair, social pressure and personal choice: why do we really remove our body hair? In this episode of I've Got Something to Tell You, French journalist Marine Revol examines the reasons we remove hair. And she shows that, when all's said and done, there's really no point. Your body hair belongs to you. Keep it, remove it, but do it for yourself and not to please others.

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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Have you ever wondered whether your vulva is "within the norm"? Spoiler: there are no norms! Because every body is unique. Why is this diversity so poorly represented in popular culture?

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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For many, "making love" is restricted to penetration. Yet sexual relations can take many forms, which all involve one essential concept: consent. How can you be sure the other person wants it as much as you do? How can we rethink representations of pleasure and orgasm?

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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Circulating intimate photos without consent is a crime. Why does it happen, what are the consequences, and how can you protect yourself?

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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