Birds and Bees Podcast

Birds and Bees Podcast is a sex positive education podcast with a specific goal in mind, to empower parents and couples to have sexual health conversations with each other and with their children. We strive to meet this goal by interviewing experts in their respective fields to provide listeners with tools to discuss topics in regards to: sexual development, building intimate connection, sexual health and healthy communication. We believe parents should have a source of reliable information they can turn to as they teach their kids about sexuality. Many parents feel they don’t know enough about sex to answer their child’s questions, how to bring up sexual topics, when to bring them up etc. We want this podcast to be your personal reference you can turn to when you have questions.

Becoming Cliterate Sexy Book Club 08/01/2023

The Art of Allowing with Aleki Manu Parent Interview 07/19/2023

Boys and Sex Sexy Book Club 04/21/2022

Better Sex Through Mindfulness Sexy Book Club 02/04/2021

State of Affairs Sexy Book Club 10/31/2020

Girls and Sex Sexy Book Club 10/31/2020

Come As You Are Sexy Book Club 10/31/2020

Starting the Pornography Talk with Cath Hakanson 06/17/2020

Changing your Performance and your Penis with Dr Judson Brandeis 03/11/2020

Changing your Performance and your Penis with Dr Judson Brandeis What lengths do you go to meet expectations? For most men, sexual performance is one where, no pun intended, men go to great lengths for an extra inch or two. Men also compare themselves with others in regards to sexual stamina, girth and so on. Some even get alterations that are dangerous and ineffective in the long run. Today we are talking today about PE, Penis diseases, delayed ejaculation the P Shot and penis elongation. These topics are topics people don’t typically like talking about. We are addressing them with a board-certified urologist because it really is at the heart of what many men are concerned about. We are taking these difficult topics head on because some men take desperate actions to change their sexual experience which long term causes harm. Dr Brandeis is the Director of Clinical Excellence for GAINSWave. He has served as the Chief of Urology at John Muir Hospital for the past 8 years. As Chief of Urology he helped to start the Surgical Robotics Program at the Concord Campus in 2002. He is the lead trainer for Male Sexual Wellness for REVIVE. IF you find this episode supportive, I encourage to think of someone who could use this episode and share it with them. We’re all growing together in these discussions and you sharing this may be the support they need to start these important conversations with their kids. Be sure to check out my course on how to talk to your kids about pornography and what to do when you find out your child has been exposed to pornographic images. I just released 2 e-courses on "" AND "" Go check out these courses on I have a link on the front page you can follow to get these courses. I’d love to hear how it helps you. If you have questions you would like to ask Braxton feel free to contact him via email, voice mail, or through social media. text/call 385-449-1818 or email me at Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you being a part of the hive. Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/13504379

Bio-hacking the Aging Penis: Addressing Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Brandeis 02/26/2020

Bio-hacking the Aging Penis: Addressing Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Brandeis The fear many men have is the thought or experience of losing an erection. This fear can be from a lived experience, concern for the future, and the worry of what their partner will think. Now I could talk about how many social misconceptions there are about the penis and how erections tend to be seen as the end all be all of sexual functioning. However, Today I have Dr Judson Brandeis with me to talk about preventing erectile dysfunction and managing it if you experience it already. He even has some options of joining cutting edge research that could help you with your ED. Dr Brandeis is the Director of Clinical Excellence for GAINSWave. He has served as the Chief of Urology at John Muir Hospital for the past 8 years. As Chief of Urology he helped to start the Surgical Robotics Program at the Concord Campus in 2002. He is the lead trainer for Male Sexual Wellness for REVIVE. And in my experience, an expert in putting research into lamen's terms. Dr Brandies is going to give us 5 things every male bodied person can do to help prevent and treat ED, address the 3 pillars of manhood, and invite you to participate in cutting edge research to continue improving how we treat ED. Many people have been asking me to make a course on how to talk to their kids about pornography and what to do when they find out their kids have seen pornographic images. I just released 2 e-courses on "" AND "" Go check out these courses on I have a link on the front page you can follow to get these courses. I’d love to hear how it helps you. If you have questions you would like to ask Braxton feel free to contact him via email, voice mail, or through social media. text/call 385-449-1818 or email me at Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you being a part of the hive. Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/13306178

Experiences of a Sex Therapist with Braxton Dutson 01/08/2020

Contraception for You, Me, and the Teens with Rebecca Simmons Ph.D 11/14/2019

"Friends Don't Let Friends Use KY" guest Dale Mueller 11/13/2019

"Friends Don't Let Friends Use KY" guest Dale Mueller Dale Miller is a sex educator at The Smitten Kitten and they are on the show today to give us up to date facts about lubrication, dispel myths and answer the questions about lube that you never thought to ask! Dale Miller is one of the presenters of the RMSS this event, they will be presenting on November 16, 2019 on everything you need to know about lubrication. Today’s episode is meant to give us a general understanding of lubrication. This interview is brought to you by The Rocky Mountain Sex Summit. The 2019 Rocky Mountain Sex Summit will be doing a deep dive into reproductive sexual health by bringing in the best and the brightest literally from around the world share the content that is LEADING the conversation on reproductive sexual health. Understanding our reproductive journey? What is the impact of contraceptive choices on our sex life? What's the role of ovulation in the overall health of a female? How is perimenopause influencing sexual health, mental health, emotional health and relationships as a whole? What are the resources and options we can provide to our clients to help them feel informed and empowered as it relates to menstruation, contraception, perimenopause? The RMSS will be covering these topics and more! go to Rockymountainsexsummit.com to get your tickets or find out more. This event is for everybody not just clinicians. On a personal note, I have been invited onto The Late Late Show with James Corden on November 18 to chug mustard. While I won’t be able to explain to the audience that I chug mustard to encourage parents to "mustard" up the courage to talk to their kids about sexual health, I will be up there chugging for all of you to keep the buzz alive! IF you find this episode supportive I encourage you to think of someone who could use this episode and share it with them. We’re all growing together in these discussions and you sharing this may be the support they need to start these important conversations with their kids. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a voicemail or text at 385-449-1818 or email me at Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you being a part of the hive. Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/12018662

Relief from Painful Periods and PCOS with Lara Briden 10/30/2019

Teens, Snap Chat and Teaching Boundaries with Dr. Holly Richmond 10/09/2019

Teens, Snap Chat and Teaching Boundaries with Dr. Holly Richmond What do I do about Snap Chat and the possibility of my teen sending nudes? If masturbation is against my beliefs how do I bring it up with my teen while following my values? How do I get my teen to respect boundaries? Dr Holly Richmond is on the show with me again, this time to address boundaries with teens. We are talking implicit and explicit communication in the family, how that affects teen behavior, why the "lockdown" parenting style is problematic and ways to teach your teen boundaries. This is such an important topic because of the amount of teens who have access to electronic devices now days and how demanding action from a teen can be as easy as telling a baby to stop crying. Dr Holly Richmond and I explore the conversations to be having with your children right now to prep them to become teens who know boundaries, set their own boundaries and respect boundaries. We also explore methods to approach masturbation and values and helpful conversation starters when approaching teens about sexual health. If you find this episode supportive I encourage to think of someone who could use this episode and share it with them. We’re all growing together in these discussions and you sharing this may be the support they need to start these important conversations with their teens. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a voicemail or text at 385-449-1818 or email me at [email protected] A listener asked if I give presentations. Yes, I do! I present to religious groups, couples, and parents about masturbation and values, addressing out of control sexual behavior, how to address kids looking at porn, and building intimacy during infertility. Check out my presentation page at birdsandbeespodcast.com I love questions from listeners, keep them coming in! Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you being a part of the hive. Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/11416598

Maintaining Sexual Connection as Parents with Dr Holly Richmond 09/25/2019

Maintaining Sexual Connection as Parents with Dr Holly Richmond Does it feel like sexual connection has taken a backseat to parenting? Are you just waiting for your kids to get older for better sexual experiences? Do you ask yourself, "what is appropriate to tell my kids when when they wonder what we do in our room?" Dr Holly Richmond is a somatic (body-focused) psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). Dr Richmond has been featured in Vogue, New Your Times, Netflix, NBC News Forbes and many other media outlets helping relationships across the world. She is also a mother of two young children and is putting this topic to work for herself. In this episode we are exploring ways to keep sexual connection alive in the parenting years while also teaching your children about respecting your privacy. This is such an important topic because of the amount of parents I see coming into my office longing for more physical and sexual connection but being unsure about ways to obtain it with young children. Dr Holly Richmond and I explore quickies, conversations, planning, and other methods to take back your sex life from late night tired and possibly frustrating experiences, to times where it is best for you and your partner. Often we put our relationship last as we parent children, It can feel selfish or unloving. In this episode you'll find why it's important to challenge that thought and ways to improve your sexual connection starting today. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a voicemail or text at 385-449-1818 or email me at [email protected] Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you being a part of the hive. Resources from the show. Sensate Focused Therapy For couples that are interested in learning more about this method we spoke about on the show. Sex is a Funny Word by Great for 4-8 year olds. Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/11387327

Sex in Long-Term Religious Relationships with Earthly Parents 08/14/2019

What YOU need to know about STDs with Jenelle Marie Pierce 07/31/2019

What Your Teens Don't Know About STDs with Jenelle Marie Pierce 07/17/2019

Exploring Queer Spirituality with Jerry Buie, LCSW 06/12/2019

Masturbation, Values, and Kids with Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST 04/24/2019

Masturbation, Values, and Kids with Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST Masturbation, There are a lot of euphemisms for the word that makes many people uncomfortable to talk about. Let's face it, many parents are worried about what it means if their child masturbates. If you are a parent who wants to be able to support your child in building values around masturbation while also avoiding shaming them then this episode is for you. Braxton and Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST are here to help dispel myths, talk about values, talk about masturbation, and to support parents in creating a value-centric view on masturbation. This is especially supportive for those who live in religious communities and practice themselves. Many of us have grown up in a religious setting that explicitly or overtly teaches values about masturbation. It is difficult to be able to follow these values while also addressing the reality that the majority of children are participating in self-soothing/masturbation practices. In this Episode we explore: The question "when does masturbation usually start?" Speaking to values when addressing masturbation Different approaches to conversations about masturbation with your child. Avoiding shame when having these (multiple) conversations. Creating "I Do's" in what you value, VS following a "to Do" list. Historical views of Masturbation and how they affect us now. Identifying what we want for our children as a sexual being later in life. Offering a value-centric view on Masturbation in religious communities while addressing the ways we can best support our children. Natasha Helfer-Parker, MFT, CST speaks with Braxton about being able to explore these topics, address uncomfortable situations, and improve your understanding about "The M word." Listen on , , , , and Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/9487166

Autism and Sexuality with Tara Pennington, AMFT 03/28/2019

039 Parent Advocacy in the NICU with Devin and Cami 03/28/2019

#38 Fighting Shame with Compassion Guest: Lennie Knowlton, CMHC 01/10/2019

#37 Using Manipulation Techniques for Good with Peter Monson 12/12/2018

036 Signs Your Partner is Manipulating you with Peter Monson 11/29/2018

036 Signs Your Partner is Manipulating you with Peter Monson How would you like to know when you're being manipulated? Have you ever felt like you were manipulated in a relationship? Chances are you, and everyone else you know has felt manipulated at one time or another. What if I were to tell you that you're being manipulated right now? Yes, the people you interact with on a daily basis are manipulating you! But wait, there's more. YOU manipulate too! That's right. Humans manipulate each other each and every day whether we realize it or not. In this episode, we talk about forms of manipulation and how to recognize them. Now we often talk about manipulation as a bad/negative thing that only mean people do. While manipulation can be used as a tool for control it can also be a tool used for good in a relationship. Peter Monson was trained as a US army interrogator and works in politics and communications. He has a simple and effective way of identifying how manipulation takes on different forms using Marvel Characters, specifically Spiderman, The Hulk, and Thor. We talk on the show today about what manipulation is damaging in a relationship, and what manipulation techniques can take you from a win/lose situation to a win/win situation which can positively affect your relationship for years to come. Manipulation can be very harmful and damaging (like the Hulk getting the bad guy) and we are not trying to downplay the harm someone can do with manipulation. We are advocating for collaborative manipulation and using methods to improve your relationship with your children, your partner, your wife, your husband, and anyone else you interact with on a daily basis. Do you agree with the signs we point out? Do you think manipulation can ever be a positive thing? Let us know by calling 385-449-1818 or texting us at that number. Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage /episode/index/show/birdsandbeespodcast/id/7717661

35 From Ashes to the Phoenix with Robert and Kelsey 11/14/2018

034 Four Issues Affecting Teen Pregnancy Rates with Kim Cavill 10/31/2018

033 Mindfulness in Sexuality with Dr Jenn 10/10/2018

032 Making Peace with Your Body with Reva Cook, LCSW 09/25/2018

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