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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Release Date: 01/31/2024

Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause show art Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

What is a "gooner" and what do they have to do with so-called porn addictions? DB sits down with Dr. Nikky Prause, a clinical scientist and researcher who's written on everything from asexuality to penis size preference to compulsive sexual behavior. And we found her in a pretty interesting way... from a YouTube video that claims to be a look into a real gooner's life and struggles, all revolving around a porn addiction. Dr. Prause was a featured expert -- but what's her side of the story? IN THIS EPISODE: The YouTube video in question, ; Season 13 episode ; Dr. Prause's Medium article ;...

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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Can someone have a healthy sexual relationship with cis men... even if they don't want to give head? Even if they want to RECEIVE head but not give it? Even if they don't really want penetration at all? Or should they just give up on men altogether? In this episode, DB weighs in on this question -- and the answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think. Just like a lot of cis men are! ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No...

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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Season 14 and we're JUST NOW doing an episode on the foot fetish?! It's about time! DB talks with Adam Zmith, author of , about why so many people love feet. This fetish, kink, and interest has such a rich history and some fun statistics that might shock you like they shocked us. IN THIS EPISODE: Adam Zmith's book ; Adam Zmith's book ; ; sensation play: the , , the , and ticklers wherever you get your sexy accessories; to go to an episode we love on your podcast app of choice! ABOUT OUR GUEST: is a writer and multi-format producer. He is the co-author, with Tash Walker, of The Log...

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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Ever wondered how we make this show? Even if you're familiar with the business of podcasts (think programmtic ads read by strangers), you might be surprised by how we do it here. We're featuring an episode of Other People's Pockets with DB as a guest, talking about how we fund this show and its team! (Did you know we have a team of lovely amazing people? Check the bottom of our show notes for the credits!) Hear DB announce something new and SO EXCITING: ! If you're a podcaster who feels stuck in a rut, masking less than you should be, or like you don't have enough downloads to justify ads --...

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Libido Pills and the Myth of the Quick Libido Fix with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt show art Libido Pills and the Myth of the Quick Libido Fix with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

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What if there was a pill that could radically change how women feel desire? In this episode, DB talks to her mom, the incredible Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, about libido pills. What can they do -- and what's more marketing than reality? Are pills like Addyi the "Viagra for women"? FROM THIS EPISODE: from Season 13; from Season 4; to go to an episode we love on your podcast app of choice! ABOUT OUR GUEST: is a retired OB-GYN, nationally certified menopause practitioner, and author with more than 30 years of experience caring for women through every stage of reproductive and menopausal health....

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Why am I nervous about getting strapped? show art Why am I nervous about getting strapped?

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My sweet sapphics, are we stressed about the strap? Let's talk about it. In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about anxiety around a new, exciting, queer sexual act. Remember: it's okay to be nervous! Let's unpack why sometimes, even things that sound awesome can be a little scary. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here:   ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: ...

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The Polycule Episode with Rachel Wright show art The Polycule Episode with Rachel Wright

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It seems like everybody is talking about polycules right now -- but what are they actually? How do polycules work? What makes a polcule appeal to people? DB talks to the incredible Rachel Wright about everything polycules, from busting myths to talking about the joy of love outside of the framework of monogamy. ABOUT OUR GUEST: (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and educator specializing in modern relationships, mental health, and sex, known for translating clinical insight into practical, relatable guidance. She has worked with thousands of clients worldwide and brings an...

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Why do I fantasize about things I would never want in real life? show art Why do I fantasize about things I would never want in real life?

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In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about the differences between fantasies and what we want in real life. Remember: fantasies are just that. They don't make you a bad person! Let's dive into our psyches and see what the root of the fantasy might be -- and how those fantasies are trying to give us something we crave. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: ALSO LISTEN TO: and TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just...

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If you have a vagina, there's a nonzero chance you've dealt with vaginal discomfort: itching, burning, strange discharge, pain, or something just feeling off. You are absolutely not alone. Today, DB sits down to talk with Daniella Levy, one of the co-founders of . What's it like having chronic Bqacterial Vaginosis -- and what's it like finally being free from it? We're SO PROUD to be partnered with here at the show! ABOUT OUR GUEST: is the co-founder of , a women's wellness company on a mission to provide science-back, transparently formulated products to support women's health and...

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Am I a bad person for paying for sex? show art Am I a bad person for paying for sex?

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Today, we're answering a listener question about sex work from the perspective of a client. Is it bad to pay for sex? Why did it make this listener feel awful afterwards? It's time to dispel some myths about sex work and see what the root of this shame might be. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: FROM THIS EPISODE: | Our episode | Our episode TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here:   ABOUT SEX ED...

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Join DB in conversation with Molly McGlynn, the filmmaker and director behind "Fitting In" (starring Maddie Ziegler). The film explores the journey of a teenage girl diagnosed with the rare congenital disorder MRKH Syndrome. Molly discusses the challenges of translating such a personal experience onto the screen, the importance of depicting female pleasure in her work, and the subtleties in conversations about identities as it relates to MRKH Syndrome. Don't miss it! 
 
(02:22 - 04:10) Exploring MRKH Syndrome in "Fitting In"
(15:48 - 17:09) Making a film about such a personal experience
(20:21 - 21:57) Maddie Ziegler's leading role 
(30:31 - 32:15) Inclusivity in language (104 Seconds)
(33:06 - 34:46) Exploring MRKH and intersex representation

Molly McGlynn is a writer and director who has recently completed her second feature film, Fitting In, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire which will have its World Premiere at SXSW in March 2023 and will release on February 2nd in the US and Canada. She directed several television shows including Workin’ Moms, The Wonder Years, Grace and Frankie and the forthcoming Apple series The Big Door Prize and all ten episodes of the award-winning, International Emmy-nominated short form series How To Buy a Baby. She is currently developing her original television series, Penny Cuts Her Bangs (3Arts).

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.

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Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala