Libido Pills and the Myth of the Quick Libido Fix with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Release Date: 07/15/2026
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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Should I give up on men?
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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Lick My Toes: The History of the Foot Fetish with Adam Zmith
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? Six Figures! With Podcaster & Educator Danielle Bezalel (DB on Other People's Pockets)
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
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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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The Truth About BV and Intimacy with Daniella Levy
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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?
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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...
info_outlineWhat 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: "Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt" from Season 13; "Hyposexuality Disorder with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt" from Season 4; Listen to the Sex and Psychology Podcast here to go to an episode we love on your podcast app of choice!
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Rebecca Levy-Gantt 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. After decades in clinical practice, she now focuses on writing, speaking, and educating about menopause, aging, women’s health, and the emotional realities of life in medicine. She is the author of the memoir Womb With A View and writes widely on women’s health, relationships, and life transitions with warmth, honesty, and humor.
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: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz
ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.
ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted. Season 14 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.
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SEASON 14 TEAM: Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her); Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them); Social Media & Communications Manager: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)
MUSIC: Intro theme music: Hook Sounds; Background music: Bright State by Ketsa; Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa.; Thank you Ketsa!