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

Have you been obsessing over Heated Rivalry? Us too. If this year's New Years Eve coverage with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are anything to go off of, EVERYONE's been crazy about this show -- yes, even the lesbians. So what makes this series SO HOT even for people who aren't gay men? Let's take a look at Heated Rivalry, BL, and yaoi, with Lina Dune!

GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub podcast and fairy submother to all who seek her advice. She can be found writing about desire over on substack at askasub.substack.com. She's occasionally on instagram at @askasub2.0 and you can get Ask A Sub wherever you get your podcasts.

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You don't need to read all of these books to get Ilya and Shane's stories... but you should! They add so much!

1. Book 1: Game Changer (Scott & Kip)
2. Book 2: Heated Rivalry (Ilya & Shane, DUH!)
3. Book 3: Tough Guy (Ryan & Fabian -- maybe season 2!)
4. Book 4: Common Goal (x & y -- maybe season 2!)
5. Book 5: Role Model (Troy & Harris -- maybe seasdon 2, and producer Wil's favorite!)
6. Book 6: The Long Game (Ilya & Shane -- DEFINITELY SEASON 2!)

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ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

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ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

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In this very different -- and very difficult -- episode, DB sits down with Mia Schachter of Consent Wizardry to talk all about consent. But what DB gets is not what she expected.

Please note that this episode contains difficult and potentially triggering conversations around consent. This episode touches on discussions and experiences of consent violations, as well as a perspective that might trigger feelings or memories of victim blaming for some listeners.

Be sure to listen through the Pleasure Preview and Afterglow of this episode, where DB talks about her perspectives on consent and this conversation, as well as giving some vital resources.

Please do not seek out our guest from this episode for any form of harassment or criticism based on this episode or on behalf of Sex Ed with DB. Online or not, harassment, bullying, and dogpiling are never okay, and we don't condone it. This episode is an invitation for discussion and internalization -- not an invitation to discredit, disparage, or defame anyone involved.

FROM THIS EPISODE

• The Planned Parenthood FRIES model of consent

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

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FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

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Can You Imagine Having the Tools to Easily Rewrite Your Relationship with Intimacy and Create a More Fulfilling (and Juicier) Life?

Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex, where we dive into the world of Intimacy Rewired. Not only will you learn about this online course that will transform your relationships and life, but you will also walk away with a few life changing tools to apply in your own life. Amy Baldwin and Ian Stratton are the masterminds behind this groundbreaking program, and they're here to share more about this program, alongside guests such as Dr. Nazanin Moali, Keeley Rankin, MA, Dr. Charlie Glickman, Sarah Tomchessen, and more.

Here's what you can expect from this episode: • The whys and how-to's on easy tools for sexual and romantic healing that will last and actually change your life • A personal and intimate conversation with Amy and Ian about their journey to creating Intimacy Rewired and why they think healing doesn't always have to be hard (or unpleasant) • A deep dive into the course's unique approach to transforming intimacy, including how to break free from patterns that hold you back • A live demo (on April!) of their approach, using a real-life communication snag as an example • Insights into how the course can help you build a stronger, more resilient sense of self and create lasting change

Ian Stratton, a lifelong healing nerd, has spent thousands of hours leading deep work with individuals and groups, blending Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, breathwork, and ethical psychedelic practice. His goal? To make personal growth real, practical, and accessible.

Amy Baldwin brings her own brand of obsession to the table, and together, they've created a program that's simple, fun, and accessible. With a focus on active learning and integration, Intimacy Rewired is not just a course – it's a journey of transformation.

So, what sets Intimacy Rewired apart from other courses and workshops? According to Ian and Amy, it's the combination of simple practices, habits, and actionable steps that make it stick. They'll share their approach, and you'll get a taste of what it's like to work with them.

Ready to transform your intimacy and create a more fulfilling life? Shameless Sex listeners get $100 off the course – just head to ⁠https://intimacyrewired.com ⁠and mention the show. As Amy says, "Come play with us." Don't miss this opportunity to rewrite your relationship with intimacy and create a more fulfilling life.

Let's ask a sub all about subbing! What's the appeal of submission? Can being a submissive be feminist? Can being a sub be empowering? And how can you figure out if you might be a sub too? Plus: DB and guest Lina Dune talk about trad wives. Ladies, is that just a kink?

GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub podcast and fairy submother to all who seek her advice. She can be found writing about desire over on substack at askasub.substack.com. She's occasionally on instagram at @askasub2.0 and you can get Ask A Sub wherever you get your podcasts.

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FROM THIS EPISODE

• What's a trad wife?
• And what's a day collar?
• And why are they wearing those?

TABOO SCIENCEWe're so glad to bring you this GREAT clip from Taboo Science all about the ABDL kink and community! Make sure to listen to the end to hear this podcast you're going to LOVE, and find the show at https://www.tabooscience.show/ or wherever you're listening to this podcast.

TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZFind your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.

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ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

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How does autism interact with sex and pleasure? From sensory distractions to overstimulation to routines, DB breaks down how to get the most pleasure out of sex if you're autistic, including scripts for how to talk to your partner(s) -- and how to be a better partner to autistic folks!

Check out the Organization for Autism Research's Sex Ed for Self-Advocates guide

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!

People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled yourself. And don't forget: anyone can become disabled. You never know if or when this conversation might hit even closer to home.

GUEST DETAILS

Andrew Gurza is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and author of the book, Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!). Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as severely disabled. He was the subject of an award winning National Film Board of Canada Documentary "Picture This". Andrew has guested on a number of podcasts including Dan Savage's Savage Love. They have spoken all over the world on sex, disability and what it means to be a Queer Cripple. They were also a Production Consultant and Actor on the Queer As Folk reboot in 2022.

FROM THIS EPISODE

• Andrew's book Notes from a Queer Cripple (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!)
• Learn about Judith Heumann, "mother of the Disability Rights movement"
• Our episode with Steve Way and Danny Kurtzman on GOOD BAD THINGS

ANDREW GURZA'S FAVORITE SEX TOYS

• The Magic Wand Original
• The Slipskin Realistic Silicone Dildo - 9" at BVibe

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ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

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We've got a great listener question this week: does having sex often -- and/or with many different partners -- actually make your vagina looser? Let's break into the science and bust some myths. Don't let purity culture get you down! And remember, you can email DB with your questions at [email protected], and yours might be chosen for a future episode too!

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!

This week, we're talking about how sexuality can be used to coerce people in cultlike settings, through the lens of Ellen Huet's new book EMPIRE OF ORGASM: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. Ellen joins DB to talk about OneTaste, a for-profit wellness company that was hit with allegations of coercion, forced labor, and other abusive practices. Listen in for the story of how Ellen dove into this story as an investigative journalist -- including the time she came face-to-face with the alleged perpetrators she was covering.

CONTENT WARNINGS

In this episode, we discuss allegations of sexual assault, coersion, grooming tactics, cults. These topics will be present throughout the entire conversation, so if this is something that hits a little too close to home or is too heavy to dive into right now, please take care of yourself.

ABOUT OUR GUESTEllen Huet is an investigative journalist for Bloomberg News and the author of EMPIRE OF ORGASM: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult, a book about the rise and fall of a wellness cult. She writes award-winning features for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, has hosted two seasons of the podcast Foundering, and holds a particular interest in writing about strange and complex subcultures. Previously, she was a staff writer at Forbes and a crime reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!

What's a normal amount of pain to feel after sex? Is everyone else sore after sex and not talking about it? How can you make sex less painful and more pleasurable? Today, learn from DB about what is and is not normal about pain during and after sex, when you should be worried, and when maybe you could just use some more lube. (Hint: Uberlube reigns supreme!)

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Mayo Clinic's guide on when to seek care: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse/symptoms-causes/syc-20375967
• The CDC's guide on condom and lube compatability: https://www.cdc.gov/condom-use/index.html
• The CDC's guide on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/pid.htm
• The Cleveland Clinic's guide on vaginal atrophy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15500-vaginal-atrophy
• Mayo Clinic's guide on STD symptoms: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/in-depth/std-symptoms/art-20047081

Endometriosis and dyspareunia -- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2023). MDPI

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!

Black folks are often left out of research studies. Queer people are often left out of research studies. Women are often left out of research studies. So if you're a Black queer woman, there's hardly any research about your specific needs, struggles, and pleasure -- and that's where our guest, Dr. Shemeka Thorpe, comes in! We're kicking off our second Pleasure season by diving into #HotGirlScience, intersectionality, and Dr. Thorpe's incredible research all about Black Queer women.

ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Shemeka Thorpe (she/her) is an award-winning sexuality educator, researcher, and international speaker. She is an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky, where her groundbreaking research focuses on the sexual well-being of Black women through sex-positive frameworks and Black feminisms. She can be found on Instagram @drshemeka, Facebook, and at her personal website www.drshemeka.com.

ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast X: @sexedwithdbYouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected]Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!