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Join us we welcome our favorite guest back to the pod, DB's mom Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, to talk about all things vaginal health. This episode takes a close look at the prevalence and importance of diagnosing vaginal infections and conditions, which Dr. Levy-Gantt has experienced firsthand through her patients' stories. She emphasizes the importance of in-person diagnosis and enlightens us about the wide age range of her patients and the unique challenges they face.

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• (0:14:34) - Importance of Proper Vaginal Infection Diagnosis

• (0:24:55) - Understanding Vaginal Infections and Inflammation

• (0:31:33) - Sexual Health and Importance of Protection

• (0:41:52) - Preventing and Managing Recurring Infections

• (0:55:53) - Gynecology Practice and Future Plans

Find more from Dr. Levy-Gantt:

http://premierobgynnapa.com/

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an ObGyn in private practice in Napa California who focuses on menopause but at the current time, takes care of girls and women at all ages, 14-94. She is on Linked In, and her practice website is Premierobgynnapa.com

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

On this episode we welcome the delightful Alayna Joy, lesbian and LGBTQ+ YouTuber and content creator who speaks candidly about her "late bloomer" queer experience. Alayna opens up about the evolution of her queer identity, pandemic-induced gay awakenings, and the importance of centering mental health while embracing your queerness for the first time. It's a conversation that will enlighten, inspire, and hopefully, provide comfort to those who may need it.

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• (0:10:31) - Discovering your sexuality as a public persona

• (0:28:39) - Queer clues from childhood

• (0:34:59) - Mental health and sexual identity

Find more from Alayna Joy:

Instagram @missfenderr

Alayna Joy- YouTube Channel

Alayna Joy is an outdoor-loving, vegan eating, LGBTQ+ content creator who brings her frank and funny perspective to a wide range of topics, such as mental health and sexuality, with a focus on the queer community. Across social media, Alayna shares her love for all things sexuality, climbing and outdoor fitness with a positive community of like-minded women and LGBTQ+ folks. No matter the type of content she's creating, Alayna's goal is always to keep laughter and education at the forefront.

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

Enjoy a BONUS episode of Curious Sex Ed! In this episode, DB and Mariah tackle the age-old question... how do I reach orgasm? They cover the many factors that can impact one's ability to reach climax, sharing personal anecdotes and discussing various factors that contribute to pleasure. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to help you attain the elusive "big O."

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Listen in as we welcome the award-winning psychologist, sexologist, and professor, Dr. Candice Nicole, for a riveting discussion on her groundbreaking sex research. DB and Dr. Candice explore the fascinating world of sex and pleasure, examining the impact of different partnerships on sexual function. Dr. Candice shares intriguing insights from her research, emphasizing the importance of centering Black people in scientific research for a more inclusive understanding of our sexual selves. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of ethical non-monogamy, discussing how it varies across different backgrounds. We touch on asexuality within this context, the forgotten free love movement of the 70s, and the pressures of finding 'the one' to fulfill all needs. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

FIND DR. CANDICE NICOLE HARGON'S BOOK HERE

• Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation (This is an affiliate link to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!)

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• (0:15:13) - Bridging Academia and Popular Science

• (0:22:39) - Ethical Non Monogamy and Community Living

• (0:32:07) - Centering Black People in Sexual Health

• (0:46:31) - Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Gaps

Find more from Dr. Candice Nicole:

drcandicenicole.com

Dr. Candice Nicole is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She is the host of F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast and How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them.

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

You don't wanna miss this bonus episode! Listen in as DB reads aloud her personal journey of self-discovery and self-pleasure through her Magic Wand masturbation experiment. Listen in to hear about the profound impact that daily Magic Wand use had on her health, wellness, and sexual experience. Prepare to challenge societal norms and embrace the transformative power of pleasure. Don't miss out on the electrifying revelations that await!

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Join DB for an enlightening exploration into the wonderful world of kink and fetishes with the brilliant Arielle Greenberg, a seasoned kinkster and author of the upcoming book Super Freaks. They cover a range of topics from positive representations of kink in media, to the intersection of queerness and kink. Arielle even gives DB a kink quiz! Arielle also shares her insights on the most common and least common fetishes, the psychology behind kink, and the magical allure they hold. Don't miss out on this kinky conversation - tune in now!

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• (0:13:42) - Kink and Porn Literacy for Youth

• (0:24:25) - Understanding Kink and Fetishism

• (0:29:14) - Common and Uncommon Fetishes

• (0:38:07) - Exploring Kink Representation in Media

• (0:47:45) - Queerness and Kink Culture Intersection

Find more from Arielle:

Ariellegreenberg.net

Arielle Greenberg is a longtime practitioner of kink, speaks about kink and ethical nonmonogamy at universities and on such podcasts as Dear Sugar, Why Are People into That?, and Sex Out Loud. She is the author of several books of poetry and creative nonfiction. A former tenured professor in English at Columbia College Chicago, she has spent over twenty years as a scholar and academic, teaching cultural studies, writing and literature to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as in the community. She currently teaches at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine.

FIND ARIELLE GREENBERG'S BOOKS HERE

• Superfreaks: Kink, Pleasure, and the Pursuit of Happiness
• I Live in the Country & Other Dirty Poems
• Given

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

What happens when Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how does it impact the abortion landscape in the US? Join us for a riveting discussion with Garnet Henderson, senior multi-platform reporter for Rewire News Group and host of ACCESS: A Podcast about Abortion. DB and Garnet delve into the history of the medical system's relationship with abortion, and the rise of anti-abortion violence, and how folks can still access abortion even in a post-Roe America. They also discuss the criminalization of self-managed abortions and the disproportionate effects on people of color, low-income individuals, young people, and those living in the South and Midwest. Lastly, Garnet shares her thoughts on the ties between the anti-abortion movement and far-right political violence in the US. Tune in for an eye-opening episode that uncovers the ongoing fight for reproductive rights and justice.

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• How abortion bans disproportionately affect marginalized groups [00:13:05]

• The 19th century criminalization of abortion by the American Medical Association, systemic oppression's implications, and access to resources are discussed [00:26:19]

• Abortion and complicated feelings, and anti-abortion violence [00:41:42]

Find more from Garnet:

Twitter: @garnethenderson

Garnet Henderson is the Senior Multiplatform Reporter at Rewire News Group. Her award-winning reporting on the intersections of health and culture, with a focus on reproductive health and abortion access, has also been published in Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Scientific American, Marie Claire, VICE, Guardian US, WIRED, Glamour, Quartz, The Atlantic, and more. She is the creator, host, and producer of ACCESS: A Podcast About Abortion.

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

Join us for a fantastic conversation with the incredible couple, Elle and Ezra! They discuss their journey from friends to lovers and how that impacted their friend group and their own lives. They also discuss trans joy, using comedy to combat haters, and the importance of advocating for trans rights in today's political and media landscape. Elle and Ezra share their unique perspective on the power of humor and reclaiming narratives. Don't miss this!

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• How Elle and Ezra made the jump from friends to lovers [00:13:35]

• Using comedy to fight bigotry and anti-trans rhetoric [00:34:05]

• The rise of transphobia today and how we can show up for trans rights [00:49:37]

Find more from Elle and Ezra:

Elle: @elle.deran

Ezra: @ezramichelmusic

Elle is an actor/singer/content creator committed to creating entertaining, educational, queer-affirming content. You can follow them on instagram and tiktok @elle.deran. Ezra Michel is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary trans masculine artist and public figure. He is also the creator of the trans masculine empowering clothing brand, 'Pussyboy Apparel', for which he screen prints each design by hand at a local trans-owned print shop.

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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.

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Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

In this episode, DB interviews the brilliant Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy. Dr. Mullan shares her professional journey and how her experiences in therapy have shaped her current work. She explains the concept of Decolonizing Therapy and discusses the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma on our lives. Dr. Mullan also explores the importance of centering rage and how she came to be known as the Rage Doctor! Tune in for an insightful conversation on healing, empowerment, and decolonization!

FIND DR. JENNIFER MULLAN'S BOOK HERE

• Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice (This is an affiliate link to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!)

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• How Dr. Mullan's experience in therapy shaped the work that she does today [00:14:42]

• Dr. Mullan explains what Decolonizing Therapy is all about [00:29:59]

• How historical and intergenerational trauma affects us [00:32:20]

• The importance of centering rage and how Dr. Mullan came to be known as the Rage Doctor [00:38:00]

Find more from Dr. Mullan:

Instagram: @DecolonizingTherapy

Website: decolonizingtherapy.com

Dr. Jennifer Mullan is the author of the forthcoming book "Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma & Politicizing Your Practice," and is a dynamic and highly sought after international speaker. She is also an organizational consultant, teacher, course creator, community builder, and decolonized mental health movement starter.

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

In this episode, DB interviews Ambreen Molitor, the National Director of Innovation at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. They discuss the role of AI in sex education, cutting-edge tech initiatives by Planned Parenthood, and the growing importance of data privacy in sex tech. Tune in for a captivating conversation on the future of sex education and the innovative strides being made in the field! ——

• Ambreen explains the concept of human-centered design [00:14:42]

• DB and Ambreen discuss the importance of data privacy in a post-Roe world [00:20:13]

• DB and Ambreen discuss the intersection between AI and sex ed and how Ambreen uses AI in her work [00:38:29]

Find more from Ambreen:

LinkedIn: Ambreen Molitor

Website: ambreenmolitor.com

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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 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala