Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education

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  • The Truth about Vaginal Births and C-sections

    Get ready for an eye-opening conversation as DB and Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt delve into the truth about Vaginal Births and C-Sections. Dispelling misconceptions, they empower listeners with insights for informed choices. Dr. Levy-Gantt, a seasoned OBGYN, offers invaluable perspectives on C-sections, sharing crucial insights she wishes all her patients knew.

    03:15 Dr. Rebecca Levy's Background and Practice 04:03 Vaginal Births vs C-Sections 10:09 Defining Vaginal Birth and C-Section 24:07 Reasons for C-Sections 31:11 Finding Medically Accurate Information

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

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    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    38 min
  • The Sluts and Scholars Podcast: Peg the Patriarchy with Luna Matatas

    Today we are sharing a preview from one of our favorite podcasts that we think you'll enjoy. On Sluts and Scholars, therapist and sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger talks with diverse professionals about all things pleasure and sexuality. In this preview, strap in for some strap on information with Sex and Pleasure Educator Luna Matatas. Nicoletta and Luna talk about pegging, anal play, and why it is so hard to just receive pleasure. Join these slutty scholars as they help to make your sex smarter, and your smarts sexier.

    Listen to Sluts and Scholars at https://www.slutsandscholars.com/ and follow them on Insta @slutsandscholars!

    12 min
  • A Deep Dive on Fat Liberation with Tigress Osborn

    In this episode, DB chats with Tigress Osborn about her involvement with the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) and their mission to combat size discrimination. Tigress shares her personal journey into fat acceptance and explains the distinction between body positivity and fat liberation. They discuss NAAFA's advocacy work and important legislative efforts on the horizon. Tune in for practical ways to support NAAFA's cause and champion fat liberation!

    Find more from Tigress Osborn: Tigress Osborn (she/her) is a fat rights advocate and the Executive Director of NAAFA, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. NAAFA has worked for over five decades to change perceptions of fat and to end size discrimination. In 2023, Tigress co-launched the Campaign for Size Freedom alongside colleagues at NAAFA and the Fat Legal Rights Advocacy and Education Project (FLARE). Tigress is an intersectional feminist teacher and writer whose fat liberation work has been featured in USA Today and Newsweek, and heard on BBC AntiSocial and ABC News, and seen on Everyday Feminism and NewsNation network. Follow NAAFA @naafaofficial and Tigress @iofthetigress.

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

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    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

    ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    1 hr 1 min
  • A Preview from Just Between Us!

    Today, we're sharing a preview of one of our favorite pods that we know you'll love! Just Between Us is a comedic variety show where Allison Raskin and Gabe Dunn openly discuss everything from mental health to animal rights to LGBTQ issues and all the stuff in-between. Each week, they'll answer a question from a listener seeking advice, interview fascinating experts, participate in a rarely winnable game show and discuss a random topic affecting the world. Jump from serious to silly in a single episode! Nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors who are trying to destigmatize the world one hilarious episode at a time. 2023 iHeart Podcast Awards Nominee – Best Ensemble

    11 min
  • Why is Gen Z Having Less Sex?

    You may have heard that Gen Z has been hitting the brakes in the bedroom. In this episode, DB delves into the latest research shedding light on this phenomenon. We'll dissect the cultural and social influences at play, ranging from their heavily technology-immersed lifestyles to their unique redefinition of relationships. Join us as we explore why Gen Z places emphasis on platonic connections, reshapes the landscape of romance, and gain insight into how intimacy is evolving in the digital era.

    01:19 Defining Gen Z 05:21 Why is Gen Z having less sex? 08:23 Recent Research 09:42 Factors Contributing to Decline in Sexual Activity 14:53 Gen Z's Preference for Friendship over Romance 18:23 Counters to the Articles 20:12 Redefining Virginity

    Sources discussed:

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/young-adults-less-sex-gen-z-millennials-generations-parents-grandparents

    https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/25/gen-z-less-sex-tv-movie-trend#:~:text=And%20the%20University%20of%20Chicago%27s,sex%20in%20the%20previous%20year.

    https://fortune.com/well/2023/05/12/are-teenagers-having-sex-cdc-gen-z-situationships-sneaky-links/

    https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gen-z-isnt-having-sex-reaching-milestones-like-their-parents/

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

    ——

    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

    ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    25 min
  • The Ultimate Period Episode with Dr. Jen Gunter

    DB is joined by the one and only Dr. Jen Gunter—OB-GYN, bestselling author, and certified period mythbuster—for the ultimate period episode. They dive into Dr. Jen's trilogy of books, including her latest, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, to unpack what most people get wrong about periods, where the shame comes from, and why it's time to push back against medical misogyny once and for all.

    06:05 Addressing Misinformation 09:04 Personal Experience with Periods 13:12 Shutting Down Stigma and Shame 18:48 Understanding Menstruation 23:30 Busting Myths and Correcting Misinformation 27:03 The Supplement Industry 32:15 The Complexity of the Menstrual Cycle 36:45 The Future of Menstural Research Find more from Dr. Jen Gunter: Dr. Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN who has written two New York Times bestselling books on reproductive health. Her TED talk on menstruation was the third most-viewed talk of 2020. Her third book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, is available on January 23. She blogs at TheVagenda.com and can be found at @drjengunter on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, and Facebook. FIND DR. JEN GUNTER'S BOOKS HERE The following links are affiliate links to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!
    • The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
    • The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine
    • Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

    ——

    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    56 min
  • Is it normal to want to give head and not get anything in return?

    In this More Sex Ed episode, DB discusses the question of whether it's normal to want to give oral sex without expecting anything in return. This question leads us to exploring the concept of pleasure beyond physical experiences and discuss power play and BDSM as potential ways to explore this dynamic. The episode wraps up with a gentle reminder from DB that it's perfectly normal to not always feel inclined to receive pleasure!

    00:56 Is it normal to want to give head and not receive anything in return? 03:16 Exploring pleasure beyond physical experiences 05:11 Power play and BDSM 08:15 The pressure to receive pleasure

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

    ——

    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    15 min
  • "Fitting In" As A Girl Without A Uterus with Molly McGlynn
    Join DB in conversation with Molly McGlynn, the filmmaker and director behind "Fitting In" (starring Maddie Ziegler). The film explores the journey of a teenage girl diagnosed with the rare congenital disorder MRKH Syndrome. Molly discusses the challenges of translating such a personal experience onto the screen, the importance of depicting female pleasure in her work, and the subtleties in conversations about identities as it relates to MRKH Syndrome. Don't miss it! (02:22 - 04:10) Exploring MRKH Syndrome in "Fitting In" (15:48 - 17:09) Making a film about such a personal experience (20:21 - 21:57) Maddie Ziegler's leading role (30:31 - 32:15) Inclusivity in language (104 Seconds) (33:06 - 34:46) Exploring MRKH and intersex representation

    Molly McGlynn is a writer and director who has recently completed her second feature film, Fitting In, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire which will have its World Premiere at SXSW in March 2023 and will release on February 2nd in the US and Canada. She directed several television shows including Workin' Moms, The Wonder Years, Grace and Frankie and the forthcoming Apple series The Big Door Prize and all ten episodes of the award-winning, International Emmy-nominated short form series How To Buy a Baby. She is currently developing her original television series, Penny Cuts Her Bangs (3Arts).

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

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    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

    ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    53 min
  • How do I buy the right sex toy for me?

    Are you on the hunt for the perfect sex toy to add to your collection, but feeling overwhelmed by all the amazing options out there? This episode is for you. DB chats with Nick from Lion's Den (use SEXEDWITHDB for 15% OFF their products!), who brings years of expertise to in helping customers navigate the expansive world of sex toys. Whether you're looking for a toy to accommodate a disability, are interested in diving into kink for the first time, or simply want to spice things up with a long term partner, we cover products and aids designed to bring the pleasure and maintain a healthy sex life. Tune in and learn everything you need to know about finding the perfect sex toy for your body!

    Nick Bettress has been a District Manager with the Lions Den for almost 18 years working with customers and training managers on all aspects of sexual pleasure and products. He completed the EDSE certificate with Ann Hodder-Shipp in 2022 and he's hosted a Kink Q&A seminar at OSU for their Sex week for the last 2 years.

    —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on:

    Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here.

    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

    ——

    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

    ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    32 min
  • Bisexuals Make Up A Majority of the Queer Community with Hinge's Love and Connection Expert, Moe Ari Brown

    In this episode DB sits down with Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Hinge's Love and Connection Expert. Moe Ari delves into the intricacies of bisexual dating and shares insights from conducting therapy with LGBTQ+ couples. DB and Moe Ari also talk non-monogomous relationships, the distinct challenges faced by the bisexual community on dating apps, and provide invaluable advice for friends seeking to support their loved ones in the journey of self-discovery and connection. Don't miss it!

    Find more from Moe Arie Brown:

    @Loveoutproud

    Moe is Hinge's first ever Love and Connection Expert. They are a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and one of the leading mental health experts in the realm of Transgender Identity. Over the past decade, Moe has worked with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families on their journey to love their authentic selves and establish meaningful connections. They are also a Diversity & Equity Consultant and former Adjunct Professor at Adler University. Moe graduated from Northwestern University with an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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    Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.

    Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].

    ——

    Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by:

    Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C.

    Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! ——

    About Sex Ed with DB:

    1. Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

    Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

    Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

    Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

    Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

    47 min

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