Mussolini, testicles, and the Schengen zone

Last week we brought you geopolitics, this week we're bringing you testicles. Why has male contraception remained such an underground idea, despite decades of research? We speak to Paul Labourie, one of a growing number of men (in the francophone world at least) who are turning to DIY contraception devices to take on more of the responsibility in their relationships. We're also talking about the crackdown on Germany's borders and a surprise move by Mussolini's granddaughter. 

Paul is a journalist and photographer based in Brussels. You can find his website here and follow him on Instagram here. You can read Paul's article about heat-based contraception for VICE Belgium here and find out more about Samuel Flambard's workshops here.


Inspiration Station recommendations:


Other resources for this episode:

  •  Paul is a journalist and photographer based in Brussels. You can find his website here and follow him on Instagram here.

  • You can read Paul's article about heat-based contraception for VICE Belgium here.

  • Find out more about Samuel Flambard's workshops here.


Producers

Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak

Mixing and mastering

Wojciech Oleksiak

Music

Jim Barne and Mariska Martina

 

Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month (many currencies are available).

You can also help new listeners find the show by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or giving us five stars on Spotify

 
Previous
Previous

What do the European Union and Barbie have in common?

Next
Next

Swedish authorities say it's fine if you listen to this podcast