# Episode 366: The Cost of Being a Woman

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Podcast: [Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life-417220)
Published: 2026-08-29T21:17:45+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Alli and Melisa explore the “cost of being a woman,” including the financial expectations women navigate in dating and everyday life. We unpack Professor Scott Galloway’s argument that men should pay for dates, while also discussing how WLW couples can navigate who pays. We also talk about our own financial insecurities since coming out, as well as women’s mental health and how medication can be a helpful and valid part of treatment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

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