Good Sex @NYU

Today on Good Sex @NYU Danielle and her guest cohost, Bernadette Ker a therapist in private practice and former NYU Tisch Counselor, welcomes Lourdes Castro who is the Director of NYU Food Lab, a registered dietitian with a background in culinary arts. Lourdes joins the podcast to explore nutrition's role in sexual health.  In this episode of the podcast, we unpack nutritional myths around seed oi...

On this episode of Good Sex @NYU, Danielle and her guest cohost, Jane Bowman from NYU’s Student Health Center’s Wellbeing Office, are joined by journalist, writer, and author of Dry Humping; A Guide to Dating, Relating and Hooking Up without the Booze. The podcast was recorded live in collaboration with the Student Health Center’s Collegiate Recovery Program on April 8, 2025. Tawny shares part of...

Today on Good Sex @NYU Danielle and her guest cohost, Dean of Students Dr. Rafael Rodriguez, are joined by Krystal McLeod, the Co-Executive Director and Chief Program Officer of the NYU Center on Violence and Recovery. Krystal talks about “cancel culture” and the importance of calling people in from a place of understanding and accountability. She shares moments where failing forward is part of th...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to bring awareness to the impact of sexual assault and ways to prevent harm. There are events and activities around the city and country to learn more about the impact of trauma and how to prevent sexual and relationship harm from occurring. Consent is protective factor, and when practiced might reduce the risk the harm can occur. If you are i...

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Sharang Biswas, a professor at Tisch Game Design Center. Sharang talks about his sexual and relationship journey starting with growing up with liberal atheist parents in Abu Dhabi and moving to the US for college. He explains the impact of representation in video games and offers some recommendations to the audience. Check out Sharang’s book Iron Below Rememb...

This week on the podcast, April and Danielle talk to NYU graduate student Abby Cutler about her experience growing up in a culture of social media and how that impacted her journey. Abby shares about her work in the restorative practices and how that can look for people who have experienced sexual and relationship harm.  If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship v...

Ever wonder the history of spring break? Join Danielle as she shares the origins of spring break, tips for safety when traveling and the importance of boundaries even on vacation. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for s...

How do you get the most pleasure from sex with a condom? This week on Good Sex @ NYU, Danielle speaks with NYU Sexpert, Alyssa LaFosse about how to effectively use an internal and external condom. Alyssa demonstrates and provides tips for not just using condoms but how to discuss incorporating them into your routine.  Another very common "error" in condom effectiveness not mentioned in the podcast...

Are slasher films misogynistic or feminism defined?  This week on Good Sex @ NYU, Danielle is joined by Dr. Marybec Griffin to explore the impact that media has on social behavior. Dr. Griffin dives deep into slasher films and their unique positionality of being both a space of empowerment of women while also one of concern for violence against women. She unpacks good and bad norms that show up in...

What should a relationship look like? This week on Good Sex @ NYU, April and Danielle speak with Luna Goya, a senior at NYU majoring in Psychology and Latino Studies. She gives insight on navigating non-monogamous and alternative relationship styles, the importance of open communication with all partners, and how being a woman affects her body image and ability to take up space.  Luna also talks a...

Have you ever wondered the origins of Valentine's Day? Join Danielle for this bonus episode on Valentine history and tips for this holiday celebrating love. If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.   NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Rela...

This week on the podcast, April and Danielle talk to NYU freshman undergraduate student Anthony Li about not placing an emphasis on romantic relationships but acknowledging their family and friends as key relationships in their life. Anthony shares some of the good media examples for LGBTGIA relationships that they appreciate. Additionally, Anthony talks more about their aromantic journey, what th...

This week on Good Sex @ NYU, April and Danielle talk to Stevin Azo Michaels, a senior Area Manager for the post-production center at the Tisch School of the Arts film and TV program. Michaels has won several awards as a director, producer, editor & photographer and has screened at Sundance and many other accredited institutions. Throughout this episode, Azo opens up about the challenges of ove...

In order to live, dating and have relationships with a trauma informed lens then we need to realize the impact of trauma, recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma, respond to trauma and avoid retraumatizing those who have experienced trauma. Join Danielle for Just the Tip as explores more about these concepts. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care...

Living, dating and having relationship requires recognizing the signs and the symptoms of trauma. Are we reacting to our present situation or from past trauma? Tune into this episode where Danielle shares just the tip. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violen...

This week on the podcast, April and Danielle talk to Good Sex @ NYU intern and CAS senior Sandy Battulga about working through sex-related trauma and having empathy for your parents (or trying to). They also discuss body image struggles and recovering from people-pleasing tendencies. This is part 1 of the Good Sex @ NYU intern takeover! Stay tuned for part 2 coming after the holiday break..  If yo...

Tune in to just the tip this week where Danielle share more about living with a trauma-informed lens. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.   NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat...

This week, April and Danielle are joined by Guilietta Molinar, a practicing sexologist who is also the Student Life Assistant at NYU Florence.  In this episode, Guilietta talks about the culture of Florence (including dating and drinking culture) and what sex ed resources are available to NYU students during their time abroad. She also expands on her sexology practice and what some common problems...

Have you ever been ghosted? Most of us have experienced someone ghosting us and it isn't easy to navigate. Join Danielle as she gives just the tip on addressing ghosting. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.  ...

This week on the Good Sex @ NYU podcast, April and Danielle talk with Grayson Chao about the relationship between physical therapy and having good sex.  Grayson Chao is the Manager of the Physical Therapy Department at NYU’s Student Health Center. In this episode, he answers questions around maintaining pelvic health, addressing sex-related trauma in his practice, and how to work around permanent...

Are you crushing on someone and want to take it to the next level by talking to them? Today's tip is on flirting. Flirting is about complimenting someone on who they are, not sexualizing them. It's also about honoring their boundaries if they aren't into it. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced...

This week, April and Danielle talk to Zahava Weissbuch, a masters student in Global Public Health at NYU who is the founder of the sex education platform “Minx.”  In this conversation, we talk about being unapologetically yourself and learning how to let go of internalized oppression. Zahava also speaks on prioritizing pleasure in every sexual experience and how she was able to do that after exper...

Join Danielle for this episode about regulating our emotions which is important in healthy relationships. This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself! If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.   NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or c...

April and Danielle are joined by Leah Robinson, the Assistant Director of The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program at NYU, which is an all-university honors program that engages and empowers a cohort of undergraduate students around creating social change.. In this episode, Leah talks about the tension in her life between the fear-based lens of sex and relationships that she grew up with and th...

Episode Summary:  Being single is normal, beautiful and a valid life choice. It isn’t for everyone but it should be seen as an active state of being, where we embrace who we are and what we need. How do you feel about being single or others being single? Let’s choose to find value in being single.  For more show notes and resources, visit: https://www.nyu.edu/students/health-and-wellness/services/...