Most of us have probably experienced someone hitting on us that has come across as creepy. So how do you hit on someone and let them know you're interested in them sexually without being creepy? Today we break down creepiness and how to NOT be creepy with people you're interested in out in the world!

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Sexuality and Sexual Health Resource Sites:

The Sex Wrap

Kaiser Family Foundation

World Health Organization

The Guttmacher Institute

Planned Parenthood

And also see Episode 247: Should I use AI to answer my questions about sex, sexual health, and relationships?

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In this episode we talk about begging! Have you ever had someone beg you for something in a sexual context? It can be super uncomfortable. Today we talk about contexts and in what situations begging is okay.

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Today we talk aphrodisiacs --what are they? how (or do) they work? are there real ones and not-so-real ones? We talk science, we talk context, and we offer advice to help you think about what increases your desire!

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Eeeek! Ok, ok, we know capitalist societies are structured around work and you spend so much time there and of course you meet and bond with people there. But should you date them? Today we talk through issues to consider if someone at your workplace has caught your eye/heart/other part of your body!

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Today we talk about ghosting, and know that f you've ever been ghosted, you're not alone. The statistics show that at least 1/3 have suffered through this phenomenon, with some stats showing much higher rates. We discuss some research about how it impacts people (both the ghostee and the ghoster!), and what we can do to shift these behaviors in our society.

Check out some journal articles for extra credit reading on the topic:

Online Fairytales: Breadcrumbing and Ghosting Behavior Among Young Adults

Ignorance is not always bliss: A qualitative study of young adults' experiences with being ghosted

Exposure to ghosting, gaslighting and coercion and mental health outcomes

Relationship dissolution strategies: Comparing the psychological consequences of ghosting, orbiting, and rejection

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Today we have a little fun exploring sexual slang. Are you up to date on the current terms people are using? Tune in and find out!

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Today we are calling in all men who date femmes. This is not a “dating tips for women” episode—this is about men stepping up.
 Dating apps are spaces that can either amplify harm or cultivate care, and we are hoping to help create the latter. Listen in and then join in the conversation on our social media! @TheSexWrap on every platform--especially now on Bluesky and Flashes!

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It's a replay day! And we go back to a great episode where we help someone who lied to her partner about faking orgasms. Other episodes we reference in the podcast are: why women fake orgasms (ep 79), how long should sex last (ep 109), and the problem with lies of omission (ep 171).

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Today we talk to Bats, a friend of the podcast. Bats talks to us about their experience in diversifying a sex positive community, and their personal experience in interracial dating. We get juicy talking about racial biases and assumptions and norms. And how we can navigate these things with others. Find more Bats at their podcast: https://consensualcarnage.com/ on on Instagram at @ActuallyBats!

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