Bridget Hustwaite calls for Marty Sheargold to be | Australian Markets

A Perth-based presenter and creator has referred to as for broadcaster Marty Sheargold to be faraway from the airwaves after he instructed the nation endometriosis was a illness girls “made up”.

Bridget Hustwaite, who used to host a music show on Triple J, is a passionate advocate for endometriosis, a persistent situation she was recognized with in August 2018.

Hustwaite, whose first e book How To Endo reached bestselling standing within one week of its release in 2021, was outraged to listen to Sheargold focus on inaccuracies in regards to the debilitating illness during Tuesday’s episode of Triple M’s Marty Sheargold Present.

One hour and 14 minutes into the 3pm show, Sheargold talked about his sore back and how a heat pack was serving to to alleviate ache.

“I’ve done me back. It’s no secret over the last couple of days. I can’t hide it anymore,” he instructed his co-hosts and listeners.

“I’ve got a heat pack behind my back, which is very comforting and thank you to Whitney for bringing her period heat pack here because, God, don’t ladies carry on it. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it. Honestly, endometriosis and this is controversial.”

A co-host urges him to not proceed with the sentence however Sheargold goes forward, saying “No, I’m going to say it. It’s controversial. It’s made up”.

Endometriosis impacts almost 1 million Aussies and happens when tissue just like the uterine lining grows exterior of the uterus. It will possibly trigger ache, heavy intervals, and infertility.

Hustwaite mentioned in a assertion to PerthNow that Sheargold’s feedback about endometriosis being “made up” weren’t solely medically inaccurate, but in addition dismissed the “very real pain” of girls dwelling with it.

“Not to mention those who are still seeking a diagnosis, which on average takes 6.5 years,” she mentioned.

“Imagine how those people feel hearing this? He claims to be a comedian, but let me tell you, there is nothing funny about a disease that causes organs to stick together or about being told you may never have children.

Sheargold’s comments come one day after remarks he made on air about the Matildas soccer players were widely criticised.

On Monday, he said he “would rather hammer a nail through the head of [his] penis” than watch the Matildas play in subsequent 12 months’s Asian Cup.

“There’s something wrong with the Matildas. They had that wonderful tournament out here where we all fell in love with them, even though they didn’t make the quarters,” Sheargold mentioned of the Matildas’ 2023 World Cup marketing campaign, by which they made the semifinals.

“You know what they remind me of? Year 10 girls. All the infighting and all the friendship issues, ‘The coach hates me and I hate bloody training and Michelle’s being a bitch.’

“Now, I’m sorry to undermine the whole sport, but that’s what I think of it so you can stick it up your arse.”

Hustwaite mentioned what was even more disappointing was “the complete lack of accountability from Triple M”.

“To date, no apology has been issued for these harmful comments, and given their inadequate response to his earlier remarks about the Matildas, I’m not holding my breath,” she mentioned.

“It’s 2025, we should not be providing a platform for such anti-women rhetoric.

“He should be removed from the airwaves.”

Hustwaite additionally referred to as on her more than 120,000 Instagram followers (from her personal account and endometriosis weblog) to submit a formal grievance.

The creator, who has since launched her second e book Figuring Out Thirty, moved from Melbourne to Perth in 2023 after her accomplice Oscar McDonald was signed with the Fremantle Dockers.