In this episode, we talk to Gokce, who grew up in Turkey. She tells us about odd advice her mother gave her, avoiding boys in order to get good grades in school, and the dreaded "elderlies" who gossip about sex lives of teenagers. Don't worry, this one finishes on the most heart-warming note about doing what feels right to you (and no one else).

This week, we talked to future sex ed curriculum creator Lindsay Michelle about her vision of comprehensive sex education in schools. We also discussed butt.com, hula hooping MILFs, and queer allies. This one will leave you feeling positive about future generations and give you concrete tips on what you can do to help! Check out more of Lindsay's work at sexedwithlindsay.com.

Meet Madison, the host of Swiped Out Podcast (a podcast about love and dating in New York) and also Jen’s neighbor from childhood! Is it a coincidence that we are all starting podcasts at the same time or is it the pandemic? Put on your nostalgia pants because in this one, we cover American Doll puberty books, Glee, virginity, and starter boyfriends that get consolation scarves.

Laugh through the pain of growing up to be a "tragically straight" comedian with Austin Blaylock. Learn all about horny squirrels, slut phases, and how Austin got the best advice of his life: Go one inch higher.

Our friend Bill talks to us about growing up queer in small-town Missouri (that's pronounced "Missour-ah" thank you very much), finding lesbian fan fiction in the deepest corners of the internet, and...Tim Allen? Tune in to hear his touching coming out story and that one time he was inspired by Janine Brito's standup comedy.

In celebration of Pride Month, we have a conversation with our friend TDo. She's active in the queer community, helping to increase LGBTQ+ visibility as well as teach and befriend allies through PFLAG. TDo also shares how she came to terms with her queerness, met her first girlfriend, and came out to her mom. It's touching, sincere, and has more than a few good laughs.

This week, Jen interviews her friend Melissa Lee who grew up in many countries around the world, including Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Melissa shares stories about media censorship, not being allowed to be alone with a man outside of the family, and being taught to feel shame about her body and desires. This one is fascinating, although the content does get heavy at times and contain discussion of sexual assault.

Learn all about how Jen came to terms with their gender and sexuality as they were growing up. Hosts Kaylee and Jen discuss school courses on healthy relationships, Christian summer camps with "demonstrations", and one particularly steamy movie scene that solidified Jen as a bisexual.

This is a really fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

Deep dive into the sex education that Kaylee experienced growing up in religious schools that focused on abstinence-only teaching.

Topics covered include how Kaylee found her sexual identity, the difference in sex ed for boys versus girls, and the ways abstinence-only sex education fails to prepare students to navigate difficult situations, like consent.

Trigger warning: Sexual assault, rape

Meet hosts Kaylee and Jen as they describe what you can expect from episodes of Sex Ed Podcast. Fun fact, Jen's dad walks in the room mid-recording!