Gatekeeping Sex: Why Women Hold the Keys (or Do They?)

Are women really the gatekeepers of sex, or have we all just bought into a narrative that puts the power—and the blame—squarely on their shoulders? In this episode, Mel and Suzie dig into the cultural scripts that frame women as the ultimate deciders of when, how, and if sex happens. From hookup culture to long-term relationships, we explore whether this dynamic is about empowerment, control, or just centuries of social conditioning dressed up as “just how it is.”