Welcome to the Sex Ed Book Review Podcast! In this installment, Landa dives into the CLASSIC book "Sex for One" by Betty Dodson. Landa and Barb explore the author's journey as a pioneering sexual health educator, discuss the book’s frank approach to solo sex and self-pleasure, and reflect on its impact, strengths, and legacy. Whether you’re a longtime fan of sex ed resources or just curious about the evolution of conversations around self-pleasure between the 1970's and today, this episode offers thoughtful insights, a few laughs, and plenty of book recommendations for your to-be-read pile.

SHOW NOTES:

Learn more about Betty: https://www.dodsonandross.com/ (CW: some real photographs of genitals on the website - not pornographic but educational.)

There is a great free clip from SlutEver with Betty  where she calls herself a professional masturbator in the interview (and it’s a delight)

Sex Education- Television Series (Barb is convinced that Betty was the template for Gillian Anderson's Jean Milburn)

In this episode, Barb and Landa dive into "Pleasure Activism" by adrienne maree brown—a powerful collection of essays exploring the politics of feeling good. Join us as we unpack how pleasure, sex, and sexuality intersect with community, disability justice, and personal empowerment. We get PASSIONATE about this book today, and we are pleased to share it with y'all!

Find Pleasure Activism HERE!

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

adrienne maree brown https://adriennemareebrown.net/

Rest is Resistance- Tricia Hersey http://www.triciahersey.com/⁠ The Will to Change - bell hooks

Laziness Does Not Exist- Dr. Devon Price

Beyond “Yes Means Yes”: A Behavioral Conceptualization of Affirmative Sexual Consent - Emily Sandoz and the Louisiana Contextual Science Research Group (note from Barb: DEEPEST APOLOGIES to Dr. Sandoz for forgetting everything about you and your incredible lab!!!)

Hi everyone, we're back and looking forward to learning with you!

Wondering how to help teens make sense of what they are watching online? Today we're talking with Jess Melendez, author of "Porn Is Not Sex Ed." Discover how her new book is making conversations about pornography literacy more inclusive, approachable, and fun! Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just passionate about honest conversations, this episode is packed with real talk, creative ideas, and the encouragement you need to start the conversations that matter.

Get Jess’s book here! https://us.jkp.com/products/porn-is-not-sex-ed

Learn more about Jess: https://www.jessmelendez.com/

Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Jess.Melendez

Remy Alva’s Instagram: @hewasazombie

Show Notes:

https://www.erikamoen.com/

https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/

Welcome back to the book review! This time, Landa and Barb review "Me and My Dysphoria Monster" by Laura Kate Dale and illustrated by Ang Hui Qing. This 2022 publication from Jessica Kingsley provides a relatable window into the experience of gender dysphoria, empowering youth and educating caregivers. Don't miss this essential episode!

Find the book here: https://us.jkp.com/products/me-and-my-dysphoria-monster

It's been quite a while, friends. We missed you, and we have explanations! Here's some info on where we've been, what we've been reading, and what we have planned.

Notes/Links:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-every-body-book-of-consent-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-guide-to-respecting-boundaries-bodies-and-beyond/9781839976834.html

https://kathleenhema.com/

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/growing-into-you-an-inclusive-shame-busting-get-real-guide-to-your-changing-body-and-mind/9781683694311.html

https://www.emilynagoski.com/

https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684038077/the-act-workbook-for-perfectionism/

https://www.routledge.com/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-for-Behavior-Analysts-A-Practice-Guide-from-Theory-to-Treatment/Dixon-Hayes-Belisle/p/book/9781032168081

Today, Landa and Barb share three informative books all about menopause and perimenopause: Dr. Jen Gunter's "The Menopause Manifesto" (Random House, 2021), Kate Reynolds' guide for autistic individuals called "What is Menopause?", (Jessica Kingsley, 2022) and Heather Corinna's "What Fresh Hell is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You" (Hachette Books, 2021). Grab your favorite snacks, your best handheld fan, and relax with us as we talk about how to navigate these life changes!

Research on Autistic Experiences of menopause:

Brady et al (2024) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/13623613241244548

Groenman et al (2021) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211059721

Moseley et al (2020) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1362361319901184

Episodes we mentioned:

Wait, What? - Episode 15

What is Sex? - Episode 39

Things Tom Likes/Things Ellie Likes - Episode 5

Greetings listeners! Landa and Barb are BACK again to introduce today's fascinating discussion about two new children's books on human anatomy. As sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller explain, their books "All About Penises" and "All About Vulvas and Vaginas" aim to give kids and caregivers accessible information and language to talk about bodies. Illustrated by Tyler Feder, the books celebrate diversity and inclusion. Best of all, they'll be released this Tuesday (April 30th) by Macmillan Publishers, just in time for curious minds everywhere. Tune in to learn more about these important resources and how they can help families everywhere.

Show Notes:

Episode 45: The “P” Word with Dr. David Hu

Episode 27: Bodies are Cool

Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education

Learning About Bodies (Dorian's and Marshall's Website)

Under Your Wing: Conversation tips and at-home reading recommendations

You're in for a real treat today as we chat with Dr. Jessica Cauchi, co-author of the new book "A Clinician's Guide to Sexuality in Autism". Jess is here to tell us all about this important resource and why teaching sexuality education is so vital, especially for those on the autism spectrum. With Barb's stuffy nose providing the perfect audio backdrop, you know we're in for an insightful and entertaining discussion. It's a real and honest conversation about sexuality and how to get started in empowering disabled people of all ages. Thanks for joining us Jess - we're excited to dive in!

Jess’s website: https://www.atlasinsights.ca/

Find the book: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/clinician-s-guide-to-sexuality-and-autism/cauchi/978-0-323-95743-4

OAR Sex Ed for Self-Advocates Web Resource: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/

Guide to Getting It On, 10th Edition: ttps://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X

This week on the Sex Ed Book Review podcast, Landa and Barb chat with Tracy Whitmore, author of "It's About You Too: A Calm, Compassionate Guide for Parents of LGBTQ+ People." Tracy shares her inspiration for writing the book after seeing the positive impact of parental support on LGBTQ+ youth. She walks us through the major themes and chapters, which focus on helping parents navigate their own journey of self-reflection and managing difficult emotions. Join us to hear more from our conversation with Tracy!

Indigo Journey- Tracy’s website: https://indigojourney.co/

In this episode, we explore the upcoming release "With Sprinkles on Top" by Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and master social worker. Stefani shares insights from her clinical practice where she noticed couples struggling with desire discrepancies,

Designed for everyday couples, "With Sprinkles on Top" provides tools like worksheets to explore fantasies and understand desires.

Show Notes:

Sex and Psychology Podcast: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/podcasts/

Off the Cuffs Podcast: https://www.offthecuffs.org/

Loving BDSM Podcast: https://lovingbdsm.net/

Security Sexuality- Stefani’s Podcast: https://www.securingsexuality.com/the-podcast#/