Three Secrets to a Thriving Sex Life with Dr. Emily Nagoski
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Release Date: 04/08/2024
13 Going on 30 with Paul Caiola: Rom-Com Vom
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
This week, we are thrilled (wink wink) to review 13 Going on 30! DB and Paul talk about the ethics of age-gap romance when time travel is involved, and why 2000s films were so obsessed with pitting women against each other. Plus: dollhouses, dream jobs, and whether Matty is actually too good for Jenna. GUEST DETAILS Since 2019, Paul has been one-half of the creative team behind , a podcast devoted to movies, nostalgia, friendship, and inappropriate jokes. Paul spends a great deal of time singing along to musicals and reading X-Men comics. There are multiple videos of him performing...
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How do I get out of the friend zone?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Inspired by this week's Rom Com Vom episode on the disastrous Just Friends, DB answers a listener's question about getting out of the friend zone... Mentioned in this episode: RADIO BOOT CAMP Want to get paid for your podcast? Join DB for Making Indie Podcasts That Pay, a virtual two-part workshop on May 27 & 29 from 12–1:30pm EST with Radio Boot Camp. Learn how to land sponsors, price your ads, and make podcasting sustainable. Sign up now: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , ,...
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Just Friends with Lauren Passell and Holly Brown: Rom-Com Vom
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Buckle up, it's Just Friends week on Rom Com Vom! DB is joined by Holly Brown and Lauren Passell of Tink Media to break down reformed fuckboys, friend zone mythology, and why this movie still kind of slaps, even when it sincerely shouldn’t. GUEST DETAILS is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth and strategy company, and the editor of Podcast the Newsletter. She teaches podcast marketing and PR classes and is a judge for The Webbys, The Signal Awards, The Ambies, The International Podcast Awards, and more. is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian who loves to joke about death,...
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Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie (from Be Well, Sis)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Today we’re sharing an episode from one of our wellness podcast faves: . Hosted by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, the show is dedicated to providing resources for Black millennial women to be their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear an excerpt from the episode Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie: Strategies for Stress, Success, and Self-Care. In this episode Dr. Cassandre chats with renowned neurologist and wellness expert, Dr. Romie, to dig into how chronic stress impacts the brain and the surprising link between thyroid health and mental wellness. -- Want...
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BEST OF: ORGASMS (Re-release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
DB is on her honeymoon, so we're bringing you the BEST orgasm tips from the archives of Sex Ed with DB! DB and Mariah from Sex Ed Files share their go-to techniques for reaching the big O. Then, stick around as DB tackles a listener's question on how to make orgasms even more intense. Hear the full episodes: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things ! GET IN TOUCH Email: for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your...
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Pleasure Beyond Orgasm with Sexuality Doula Ev'Yan Whitney (Re-release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Pleasure is so much more than orgasm. Don’t believe us? In this re-release, DB dives into all things sensuality with Sexuality Doula Ev’Yan Whitney, author of Sensual Self. They unpack the grip of purity culture, talk body reconnection, and offer real-world tips for bringing more pleasure into your life—yes, even outside the bedroom. Still untangling your sexuality from the grip of the patriarchy? (Same.) This one’s for you. GUEST DETAILS: is a sexuality doula®, author, facilitator, and sensualist, and for the last 10+ years they've had an insatiable curiosity about their sexuality,...
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BEST OF: SEX TOYS
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Sex toys are the best toys. In this Best Of episode, we’re revisiting two fan-favorite minis all about finding your toy—the one that gets you there every time. If your browser has 25 tabs open full of a different vibes that buzz, suck, swirl, or pulse and you still don’t know where to start, this one’s for you. Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things ! GET IN TOUCH Email: for...
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Curious Sex Ed: Porn Addiction (Re-release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Is porn addiction real? Or just another shame spiral? In this Curious Sex Ed re-release, DB and Mariah Caudillo of talk first encounters, how porn shapes our sexuality, and what a healthy relationship with porn actually looks like. If you’ve ever wondered “am I watching too much?”, this one’s for you! CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things ! GET IN TOUCH Email: for behind-the-scenes content and...
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BEST OF: PORN
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
You’ve got porn questions—we’ve got answers! In this Best Of episode we’re revisiting two essential minisodes on your most asked-about topic. Let’s get into it! Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things ! GET IN TOUCH Email: for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your sexual health questions! FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: ABOUT THE SHOW...
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What should my vagina smell like?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
What should a vagina smell like? Hint: not a bouquet of roses. In this week’s bonus episode, DB tackles one of the most Googled (and least talked about) questions in sexual health. From the history of floral-scented shame to what’s actually normal down there, we break down myths, signs of infection, and why your vagina’s natural scent isn’t a problem to fix! Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: , , , & . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things !...
info_outlineWe're kicking off Season 10 with none other than the legendary Dr. Emily Nagoski, the trailblazing author of "Come as You Are." We tackle everything from the art of sustaining a fulfilling sexual relationship to polyamory, and delve into the myths surrounding desire that sex educators hear the most. Plus, Dr. Nagoski generously shares her top three tips for cultivating a vibrant sex life with a long-term partner. And don't miss our new segment, Booty Call, where we share a funny listener sex story!
DR. EMILY NAGOSKI is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling Come As You Are and The Come As You Are Workbook, and coauthor, with her sister, Amelia, of New York Times bestseller Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Her latest book is Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections.
Emily earned an M.S. in counseling and a Ph.D. in health behavior, both from Indiana University, with clinical and research training at the Kinsey Institute. Now she combines sex education and stress education to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. She lives in Massachusetts with two dogs, a cat, and a cartoonist.
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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 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser