Sex Ed Debunked

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon talk with Love Not War CEO and co-creator Will Ranscombe about sustainable toys, the adult retail market, and what it means to go green in the evolving adult toy industry. 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Bennie Falvey (he/him) about his journey with gender – from gender presentation to transitioning, and eventually detransitioning and understanding his truest self. 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon address several myths (and stigmas) around sexuality and aging, including performance, creativity, and body image. 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon chat with Dorothy Kolb, host of Thriving in the Chaos and Oh Sh*T What Now? podcasts, about raising 4 boys, how to initiate sex talks, and why the same-sex dyad might not be the best approach to educating your kids on sex.

References
Mother-Son Communication About Sex: Exploring Associations with Emerging Adult Sons’ Sexual Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Satisfaction

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In lieu of a full-length episode this week, we wanted to post a quick perspective on the Don't Say Gay bill (and similar bills) and debunk some of the myths around inclusive, identity-supporting education in the classroom. Please tune in and share.

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon are joined by Mel Thibeault of RI Queer Hikes, where they talk about building communities, pre- and post-pandemic social groups, and the importance of sharing safe spaces with like-minded folk on the journey to understanding and affirming identity. 

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On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon bring it back to basics with the conversation around gender – why there are more than 2, the relationship between biology and socializing, and especially in the wake of “Don’t Say Gay,” the importance of respect, acceptance, inclusion, and conversation around gender.

Resources
Tell Florida Lawmakers to Oppose Don't Say Gay
Guide to Understanding Gender Identity & Pronouns
Email Signature Swap Gender Experiment 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon are joined by sex and relationship writer Ryn Pfeuffer as they discuss the basics of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism) and Ryan's personal experience with using BDSM and other forms of sexual connection to process her trauma and reconnect with her body.

References
Chronic Pain as Fluid, BDSM as Control 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss perceptions of "cougarism," age-gap (and age-hypogamous) couples, and some of the double standards when it comes to dating, marrying, or partnering with someone outside of your age bracket. 

References
Cougars on the Prowl? New perceptions of older women's sexuality
Sleeping with Younger Men & Sexual Interplay in Age-Hypogamous Relationships 

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On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk bisexuality – what the term means, why it's often contested, and the popular (and wrong!) belief that bisexuality is just a "phase."

References
The Double Closet – Why Bisexual People Struggle with Mental Health
Bi-Negativity and Bisexual Stigma

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