Cultural Confessions of an Italian - Middle Names, Religion, Dating and Sex, Fashion, Egg Freezing and Surrogacy in Italy

In Italy, without a comma in-between a first name and a middle name \[e.g. Catrin, Austin], the two names become one, legally binding first name \[e.g. Catrin Austin]. Did you know that? Or how about the fact that a woman cannot legally thaw eggs she’s had frozen in Italy to use them unless she is in a documented heterosexual relationship; Blows your mind, right? \* Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com * Milanese local Giulia Lavinia Futura Baroni and host Catrin Austin Skaperdas have an entertaining and uncensored conversation about Italian culture inclusive of: - Middle Names - Popular Given Names, like Giulia: If you grew up in Italy during the 1990s, half of your friends were named Giulia. - Religion in a Modern Society: While Italian-Americans fiercely preserve old-school Catholic traditions, modern young families in Northern Italy are increasingly raising their kids completely detached from the Church. - Dating, Sex, and Circumcision: An unfiltered look into Italy's view regarding sexual culture, dating rules, and modern intimacy. - Fashion in Milan*:* Milanese fashion is effortless elegance. - Egg Freezing: We look at the practical, emotional, and financial realities of freezing your eggs in Italy. - Surrogacy*:* Surrogacy is illegal in Italy. - Italian Food: Why Italians don't all balloon in weight despite eating pasta and pizza nearly daily comes down to ingredient quality, processing standards, and walking culture. Trigger Warning: This episode contains open conversations regarding sex, anatomy, and reproductive topics. Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed are personal experiences and opinions of non-healthcare professionals. Always consult a qualified medical professional for any health-related questions or treatments. Recording Date: This episode was recorded in 2024. All personal reflections reflect the timeline of recording. Chapters: 00:02:08 Intro 00:03:32 Middle names in Italy 00:08:15 Common given names in Italy 00:14:35 Religion in Italy 00:23:47 Dating in Italy 00:39:17 Sex in Italy 00:43:30 Circumcision: Italy vs U.S. 00:47:19 Fashion in Milan, Italy 00:54:28 Egg freezing in Italy 00:58:38 Surrogacy in Italy 01:00:56 Italian food 01:05:23 Outro This interview of ITALIAN, FOR SURE is available to watch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and available to listen-only everywhere else you can get podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.