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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Release Date: 12/12/2024
How do I increase my libido after a dry spell?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
So maybe you too need to get your groove back… we’ve got you. In this bonus episode, we’re talking all things libido—where it went, why it left, and how to invite it back to the party. Inspired by on How Stella Got Her Groove Back, we’re breaking down the most common reasons desire fades, what can help reignite it, and why fluctuating libido is (spoiler alert!) completely normal. 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...
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"How Stella Got Her Groove Back": The Age Gap that Shook the 90s (Rom-Com Vom)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
What can 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back teach us about love, age gaps, and black romance? DB and beloved return guest Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons dive into the film’s portrayal of intimacy, sisterhood, and the complexities of age-gap relationships. Plus: cringy accents, objectifying Taye Diggs, and the long-term cultural impact of this iconic rom-com. GUEST DETAILS is an award-winning psychologist and associate professor at Emory University. She is author of Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation, debuting February 4. She can be found on IG and Threads, or at...
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What are 5 things I should know about sex work?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Ever wondered what “sex work is work” really means? Or why criminalization makes life more dangerous for sex workers? Inspired by this week's episode about , DB breaks down the most common misconceptions about sex work, why advocacating for sex workers is crucial for bodily autonomy, and how recent policy implementations are impacting the safety and rights of sex workers today. Plus, learn how organizations like the Red Umbrella Fund are leading the fight for change. Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT WITH US Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Threads: YouTube: ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11...
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"Pretty Woman": The Sex Worker and the Savior (Rom-Com Vom)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
There’s plenty to love about the 1990s classic Pretty Woman… but just as much to cringe at. Savannah Hankinson, former assistant to rom-com royalty like Nancy Meyers and Rob Marshall, joins DB to unpack the good, the bad, and the downright creepy. From a disturbingly predatory George Costanza to the strange class politics bubbling under the surface, we break down whether this beloved rom-com classic still shines or if it’s better left on the streets! 05:58 First impressions of the film as kids 11:58 Power dynamics in Pretty Woman 17:55 The fairy tale trope 24:34 The shopping montage and...
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What’s the safest way to save and send nudes?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Inspired by this week's Rom-Com Vom episode about , DB tackles a listener’s question: Is it even possible to take nudes safely? We're digging into how to protect your privacy online while still keeping it sexy. Don't miss it! 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 is your go-to podcast for smart,...
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"Notting Hill": Leaked Nudes and Taming Fame (Rom-Com Vom)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Join us as we kick off Season 11 with the first of a whole new series of Rom-Com Vom! DB and her mom and iconic return guest, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, dive into 1999's "Notting Hill." From awkward dinner parties to the problematic "I'm just a girl" speech, we unpack how this classic holds up in 2025. How much did this 90s gem make us vom? Listen to the end to find out! 07:52 The Taming of Successful Women 15:00 The Power Dynamic 20:47 Anna's Self-Diminishment 28:40 Rewriting Notting Hill for 2025 34:44 Final Ratings GUEST DETAILS Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board-certified OBGYN with over...
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Blow jobs are performance art with Pleasure Professional, Goody Howard, MSW, MPH (Re-Release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
DB dives headfirst into a hilarious and informative conversation with sexologist Goody Howard, MSW, MPH about oral sex, confidence inside and outside of the bedroom, and the 18 different types of orgasms! Plus, they discuss how to build a small business as a sexual health educator and how science can help us understand pleasure. —— How Goody uses her academic background to build sexual confidence courses [00:15:45] Goody breaks down how sexual health is a public health issue [00:16:36] Goody shares her best Oral Sex 101 tips [00:19:58] How to frame oral sex as a mutually...
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The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and Author, Dr. Eric Sprankle (Re-Release)
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
New year, new you, new pleasure goals! Start 2025 by busting myths about one of the most misunderstood topics in human sexuality—masturbation. DB is joined by Dr. Eric Sprankle, acclaimed psychologist, to strip away stigma, crush falsehoods, and explore the evolution of sexual psychology. (0:17:42) - Masturbation Education (0:21:28) - Masturbation Myths and Motivations Explained (0:35:49) - Religious Views on Masturbation and Health (0:48:45) - The Evolution and Perception of Vibrators (0:52:11) - Individualism and Collective Action and Self-Pleasure Find more from Dr. Sprankle: is...
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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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