A Broad Sex Education

Class is on summer break! ☀️ In this quick life update, I share what's been happening behind the scenes, why we're taking a short pause, and what you can expect when Season 3 returns with a brand-new series on reproductive care, family planning, and pregnancy . Before we go, we answer one fun question: Why do we say someone is "horny"? Explore the surprising history behind one of the English langu...

What if there has never been just one way to understand gender? In this Pride Month special, we're traveling around the world to explore how different cultures have understood gender throughout history. From the Māhū people of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti to the Hijra communities of India, the Fa'afafine of Samoa, the Bissu people of Indonesia, and Two-Spirit traditions throughout Indigenous North America,...

In this episode we're exploring the history of gay men through the lenses of geography and history. From Ancient Greece and Rome to colonial laws, Oscar Wilde's trials, Berlin before World War II, Stonewall, and the AIDS crisis, we'll examine how societies have understood relationships between men across time and place. Along the way, we'll meet activists, artists, researchers, and communities who...

If women who loved women have always existed, why is their history so much harder to find? In this Pride Month special, we're exploring the stories of women who loved women across history and around the world. From Ancient Greece and the poetry of Sappho to the Golden Orchid Societies of Southern China, Anne Lister's coded diaries, Boston Marriages, and the literary salons of Paris, we'll uncover...

In this Office Hours episode for AAPI Heritage Month, we’re unpacking the sexualization and desexualization of Asian people, from the stereotype of the “submissive Asian woman” to why Asian men have historically been portrayed as less desirable in Western culture. We discuss where these stereotypes came from, how media and history shaped them, the impact of fetishization in dating culture, Filipin...

Why are boys told not to cry? Why are women expected to be nurturing? And who decides what masculinity and femininity are supposed to look like in the first place? In this Study Break episode, Cin and Asa unpack gender roles, social expectations, beauty standards, emotional expression, and the pressure people feel to perform masculinity and femininity in everyday life. This conversation explores h...

If sexual violence is so common, why are so many survivors afraid to come forward? In Part 2 of this series, Cin, Asa, and Brooklyn examine the systems, trauma responses, institutional failures, and social conditioning that make rape and sexual assault some of the most underreported and difficult crimes to prosecute. Through sociology, personal experience, legal frameworks, prevention strategies,...

If consent seems so simple, then why does non-consent feel so normalized? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Cin, Asa, and Brooklyn examine rape culture through sociology, history, media, mythology, power, and social conditioning. From legal definitions and consent education to cultural messaging, misogyny, and modern online communities, this lesson explores how society normalizes harmful behavior...

The “Tea and Consent” video is one of the most widely shared explanations of consent. It is simple, clear, and easy to understand. So why doesn’t consent always feel that simple in real life? In this extra credit minisode, Cin and Asa break down the tea analogy and explore what it misses. From power dynamics and social pressure to communication gaps and real-world scenarios, this lesson expands th...

What actually makes someone “good” at sex? It’s probably not what you think. In this mini-lesson, we break down the real skills that create better sex, deeper connection, and more confidence in the bedroom. This is not about performance or technique. It is about awareness, communication, and understanding your body and your partner. We cover: • Why being open-minded changes everything • How learni...

Most people think they know what sex is. But if you had to define it, could you? In this lesson, we go back to the basics and break down what sex actually means. This episode explores how sex is defined, what happens in your brain during sex, and how the experience can change depending on context, connection, and physical dynamics. We cover the role of key brain regions involved in arousal and ple...

In this Office Hours episode of A Broad Sex Education , we’re breaking down attachment theory in a way that actually makes sense. If you’ve ever learned your attachment style but didn’t fully understand what it means, this episode walks you through it. We explore where attachment theory comes from, including the original research and the Strange Situation experiment, and how early relationships wi...

Class is on spring break, but we’re not leaving you without a mini lesson. In this quick update episode, we’re breaking down the meaning behind the phrase “the birds and the bees” and where it actually comes from. Why do we use this euphemism to talk about sex, and what does it say about how uncomfortable we are having direct conversations? Plus, a quick preview of what’s coming next! Follow now t...

Hi study buddies! In this episode, we’re taking a Study Break. Cin and Brooklyn are diving into their dating hot takes and having a real conversation about modern dating, relationships, and what people actually want (or think they want) when it comes to love. This episode a chance to explore real-life experiences, opinions, and the messy realities of dating. We talk about: • The difference between...

In this episode, we talk about dating red flags, relationship values, and what actually matters when building healthy relationships. Dating can feel complicated, especially in the world of modern dating apps and relationship expectations. Through our own experiences, we explore how people learn to recognize red flags in dating, understand their personal values, and figure out what they truly want...

In Part 2 of our menstrual products series, Cin and Brooklyn go beyond the products themselves and explore the history and sociology of menstruation management . We start with a global look at how people managed periods before modern products existed. From moss and buffalo hide pads to papyrus tampons in Ancient Egypt and rag belts in the Middle Ages, menstrual care has evolved dramatically over t...

In this lesson, Cin and Brooklyn break down Menstrual Products 101 and how to actually manage menstruation in real life. We cover the basics of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual discs, and period underwear, including what they are made of, how to use them safely, how long you can wear them, and the pros and cons of each. We also talk toxic shock syndrome, the 2024 tampon metals study, and w...

In part two of Chill… It’s Just Blood , we zoom out from biology and look at the bigger picture. If half the population menstruates, how did something so common become so stigmatized? We explore how ancient myths, religious beliefs, and limited biological understanding shaped the way menstruation was viewed across cultures. From sacred power to ritual impurity, we unpack how those historical narra...

In this lesson, we break down the menstrual cycle in clear, simple biology. We walk through what the cycle is, why bleeding happens, how hormones shift across each phase, and what cramps actually are. We also talk about what period blood is made of, what different blood colors can mean, and why symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and cravings show up for so many people. Then we head into our Biol...

In Part 2 of this A Broad Sex Education special, we shift from systems to people. This episode focuses on communication, vulnerability, and community building as real alternatives to the isolation and anger many men are taught to live with. Through an open conversation, we reflect on how masculinity is learned, how emotional expression is discouraged, and what happens when men are never given spac...

What does it actually mean to be a man, and who taught us that? In Part 1 of this A Broad Sex Education lesson, we explore the social, economic, and psychological systems that shape modern masculinity. From rigid gender scripts and emotional suppression to the rise of the manosphere and online radicalization, this episode examines how many men are taught to navigate the world and how those lessons...

Welcome back to the second semester of A Broad Sex Education 🎓 We’re kicking things off with a foundational lesson on libido, desire, and sexual attraction , three words we use interchangeably even though they mean very different things. In this lesson, we’re breaking down: What libido actually is and what it is not Why desire does not always show up spontaneously How bodies, stress, sleep, and m...

In this holiday special episode of A Broad Sex Ed , we’re unwrapping the naughty and nice realities of sugar dating through a realistic, non-glamorized lens. Together, we explore what sugar dating actually is (and isn’t), how different arrangements are structured, and what these dynamics can teach us about boundaries, autonomy, and power. In this episode, we cover: What we mean when we talk about...

Welcome to Part 2 of Behind Closed Doors , where we pick up right where we left off and step into some of the most defining political scandals of the modern era. In this lesson, we explore how public controversies have shaped American politics, shaken institutions, influenced voter behavior, and rewritten the way we talk about power, accountability, and credibility. This episode covers: ⟡ Clinton...

In Lesson 008: Part 1 , we open the door to some of America’s most inappropriate and influential political scandals… and reveal how they shaped history far more than the textbooks ever admitted. From Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings to the Reynolds Pamphlet , from Grover Cleveland’s cover-up to Gary Hart’s “follow me around” challenge , and finally the groundbreaking testimony of Anita Hill , th...