Sex With a Brain Injury with Annie Liontas
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Release Date: 05/22/2024
The Orgasm Gap with Dr. Laurie Mintz (Re-Release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Our holiday gift to the lovely listeners of Sex Ed with DB? The keys to closing the orgasm gap! DB sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and professor of human sexuality, to explore the pleasure-packed insights from her books and research. Unwrap the secrets to better relationships and more fulfilling intimacy this season! —— Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a vibrator—specifically the Magic Wand Rechargeable—can improve quality of life. 4,000+ people with vulvas have already signed up!!! If you're selected...
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How can I have a stronger orgasm? (Re-Release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Ever wondered how to have orgasms that leave you breathless? Are you curious about how to turn up the volume of your pleasure? DB is here to help! This episode will guide you on how to strengthen your orgasms, stimulate your body with sex toys, and increase pleasure with lube. If you've ever felt like something is a little off with your sexual experiences, this episode is for you. —— Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a vibrator—specifically the Magic Wand Rechargeable—can improve quality of life. 4,000+ people...
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Masturbate for Science: Join the HISTORIC Magic Wand Study!
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Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a vibrator—specifically the Magic Wand Rechargeable—can improve quality of life. 4,000+ people with vulvas have already signed up!!! If you're selected to participate, you'll get a FREE Magic Wand Rechargeable + a chance to win $250 for participating! Spots are limited—sign up now here: . P.S: mention that Sex Ed with DB sent you. :D
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The Crazy Girlfriend Playbook in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (Rom-Com Vom)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
In the season finale of Rom-Com Vom, DB teams up with Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel from to break down How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days—the movie where Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey fake it all the way to happily-ever-after. Tune in for commentary on hard nips, love ferns, and a certain iconic yellow dress we’re still salivating over in 2024... —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! to help us improve the podcast and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Lion’s Den—your go-to for all things...
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Forbidden Flirtation and Teacher-Student Scandals in "Never Been Kissed" (Rom-Com Vom)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
This week on Rom Com Vom, DB unpacks one of her all-time favorites with : Never Been Kissed! We dig into Drew Barrymore’s questionable return to high school, the ethics that didn’t make the cut, and the red flags hiding in plain sight. Join us as we dissect the weird age gaps, misguided romance, and all the moments that make this ‘90s classic a little harder to watch now… even though we love it. <3 —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! to help us improve the podcast and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card...
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Heart, Hustle, and Heartbreak in "Love & Basketball" (Rom-Com Vom)
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DB and Mariah from take on Love and Basketball, the romance that made “play me for your heart” a defining relationship move. They dive into Monica and Quincy’s chemistry, debate if love should ever be this competitive, and wonder… could Love and Basketball actually be one of the healthiest rom-coms out there? Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, carafem! Learn more about carafem here: . Check out their abortion campaign in Times Square: —— Meet , a passionate sex educator and digital learning designer committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in sex education. Her social...
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Fatphobia, but Make It Romance in "Shallow Hal" (Rom-Com Vom)
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DB teams up with , go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that is Shallow Hal. It’s the vommiest of rom-coms, and we’re not holding back, folks! Join us as we dig into the dated humor, glaring double standards, and take a hard look at why fatness is treated like the ultimate punchline onscreen. It’s a rough watch, and we’re here to roast it all! Podcasts Mentioned - Tony Robins Episode of Sounds like a Cult - Gwyneth Paltrow & Goop Episode of Maintenance Phase Ivy Snitzer - Ivy Snitzer Article Aubrey Gordon - Aubrey...
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Trump Won. Here's What We Do. (A Sexual Health Expert's Guide to Taking Action)
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In today’s bonus podcast episode, DB shares her reflections on the election and what it means for our reproductive rights, contraception access, and bodily autonomy. She also guides us on how we can fight back against Trump's administration to get the reproductive care we deserve. When you’re ready, listen in. <3 The education and advocacy work we do at will continue, unwavering. Our commitment to inclusive, honest, and empowering sex education is stronger than ever. Donate to your local abortion fund: . Buy safe, FDA approved abortion pills before you need them: . —— Want to...
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Consent Takes a Vacation in “50 First Dates” (Rom-Com Vom)
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DB and Bre Vergess dive into 50 First Dates, where Adam Sandler’s Henry courts Drew Barrymore’s Lucy… every single day. They break down the film’s take on love, consent, and the tricky territory of dating someone who can’t remember you. Is it sweet, or just deeply unsettling? —— is a tech professional who has spent the last decade plus in Product development, and currently working to make mental health support more accessible through tech-enabled solutions. Passionate about leveraging technology for social good, Bre has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives...
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Love Sucks in “Twilight” (Rom-Com Vom)
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DB and the delightful and from dissect Twilight, the film that made eternal love seem… exhausting! They question the appeal of a 100-year-old high schooler, debate whether they’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just Team Therapy, and wonder if this series might be to blame for all our worst relationship choices. And despite all the cringe, our brave hosts ask... why does this stupid movie still turn us on?! —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! to help us improve the podcast and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Lion’s...
info_outlineAnnie Liontas, author of Sex with a Brain Injury, sits down with DB to discuss the challenges of sex and intimacy after experiencing brain injuries. DB and Annie also answer a listener's question about having sex for the first time with someone you don't know, and play a fun round of sexy trivia!
Annie Liontas is the genderqueer author of the queer-crip memoir Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery, which was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and selected as SELF Magazine’s Book of the Month. They co-host the literary podcast LitFriends. At George Washington University, they helped to secure a Mellon Foundation grant on Disability Justice to bring storytelling to communities in the criminal justice system. Annie lives in Philadelphia with their wife, dog, and Email the rabbit.
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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