50 First Dates with Bre Vergess: Rom-Com Vom
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Release Date: 10/18/2024
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 !...
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The Wedding Singer with Hari Kondabolu: Rom-Com Vom
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
This week on Rom Com Vom, comedian and cultural critic Hari Kondabolu joins us to dig into The Wedding Singer—one of DB's childhood favorites! We talk emotional manipulation, passive female leads, and why so many rom-coms treat marriage like a finish line. Julia deserves better! Plus, softboy meltdown karaoke, marriage as the ultimate female achievement, and The Not Like Other Girls Olympics. GUEST DETAILS Queens-raised Brooklyn-based comedian has performed on Comedy Central, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show with David Letterman, and on stages around the world as a touring...
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Should I have sex with my ex?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
In It’s Complicated, Meryl Streep’s character finds herself tangled back up with her slimy ex—familiar, messy, but kind of irresistible. In this week’s bonus ep, DB dives into the real-life version of this quandary and answers a listener’s question about sleeping with their ex. Why are we drawn back to people we’ve already left? Can it ever actually work? 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...
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It’s Complicated with Nicoletta Heidegger, LMFT: Rom-Com Vom
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
In It’s Complicated, Meryl Streep is a thriving divorcée caught between her sleazy ex-husband and a soft-spoken architect. What starts as a steamy rekindling quickly turns into a chaotic spiral of questionable decision making. This week, we're unpacking what It’s Complicated gets right about midlife sex, healing, and regret — and what it leaves out when it comes to agency and growth. Plus: how Nicoletta’s real-life work with couples and families adds context to the emotional wreckage onscreen. GUEST DETAILS , MA., MEd, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and...
info_outlineDB 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?
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Bre 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 of individuals and communities by bringing technology and innovation to public, nonprofit, and health sectors.
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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, Rom Com Vom Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser