Good Sex @NYU

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Dr. Zhana Vrangalova, an adjunct professor of psychology at the College of Arts and Science at NYU. Dr. Zhana teaches human sexuality classes and her research focuses on how different aspects of sexuality (especially those that fall outside the societal box of acceptability) are linked to health and wellbeing. She also unpacks how our relation...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Dr. Zhana Vrangalova, an adjunct professor of psychology at the College of Arts and Science at NYU. Dr. Zhana teaches human sexuality classes and her research focuses on how different aspects of sexuality (especially those that fall outside the societal box of acceptability) are linked to health and wellbeing, and how our relationship orientat...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Dr. Pekka Santtila, a professor of psychology at NYU Shanghai and a global network professor at NYU. Dr. Santtila’s research focuses on legal psychology and human sexuality where he aims to understand and develop treatment for sexual dysfunction.  In this episode, Dr. Santtila reframes our definition of sexual dysfunction to what the term mean...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Alexander Pines, the Assistant Director for Global Diversity Education and Training in the Office of Global Inclusion at NYU. He facilitates workshops on power, privilege, and identity for faculty, students, and staff across campus. Alexander holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BA from Columbia University. He has essays published in...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Alexander Pines, the Assistant Director for Global Diversity Education and Training in the Office of Global Inclusion at NYU. He facilitates workshops on power, privilege, and identity for faculty, students, and staff across campus. Alexander holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BA from Columbia University. He has essays published in...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Sneha Sridhar, a sophomore Global Liberal Studies major and currently the Liberal Studies Student Council President. Sneha shares formative childhood anecdotes including the story of how a game of spin the bottle facilitated her first kiss and how her family helped her learn about boundaries and communication. She acknowledges that every inter...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Bernadette Kerr (AKA Bernie), LCSW, who has been a counselor at NYU’s Counseling and Wellness Services since 2017. She offers one-on-one and group counseling, hosts workshops, and performs community outreach. Bernie co-leads the Racial Justice Team and is a member of the ADHD and Mindfulness teams. In this episode, Bernie shares how she incorp...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle welcome Joyce Renzhong Tan, Director at the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity and Strategic Innovation. Prior to her current role, Joyce spearheaded Diversity Initiatives at NYU Shanghai and founded a digital project called “unCoVer” which focused on promoting awareness and solidarity around the pandemic. ...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Siena Chanel Moran, an undergraduate student at Steinhardt majoring in Music Business. In addition to excelling as a student, Siena is an activist and an artist focusing on writing and producing her own music.  During the interview, Siena shared how she came up with the idea of the Sex Book, an online comprehensive sex education curriculum for...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by the NYU Student Health Center’s Sexpert, Alyssa LaFosse, to talk about HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The episode dives into the history of HIV, how it is spread, what individuals can do to prevent contracting the virus, the importance of getting tested for all STIs, and how to continue having a healthy and safe sex life even if someone...

Today on the podcast April and Danielle welcome Mathew Shepard. He is an Associate Director in the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards with a specific focus on restorative practices and the university’s response to allegations of discriminatory bias and harassment. He is also an instructor in the Cohort Leadership Program at Stern and a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education Ad...

Are you curious to learn more about Title IX and how it works at NYU? There is some misunderstanding and confusion surrounding the law, so it is important to clarify what it refers to and how it protects students and other members of the NYU community. For those who may not know, Title IX is the federal law which addresses sex discrimination in educational environments.   Join April and Danielle a...

Today on the podcast we have Cornelia Elise Holzbauer, a graduate student at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism school who is set to graduate in May 2023. Cornelia moved to New York in October 2017 after completing her Bachelor's in Publishing and Media Communication from the University of Vienna. As a journalist, she has covered women's health, female pleasure, and women's reproduc...

When thinking about the “ideal relationship,” many assume that monogamy is the best and even only choice. In reality, there are an abundance of dating models to choose from! Instead of feeling pressure to conform to one idea of a healthy relationship, consider that our lives change just as our relationships do. And change isn’t a bad thing! It gives us the opportunity to be a part of an ongoing co...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Professor Lauren Whitehead, a writer, performer, dramaturg, and an Assistant Arts Professor of Dramaturgy at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Professor Whitehead has taught creative writing workshops all around the country for the past 15 years. Prior to joining the faculty at NYU, she was a part-time lecturer at the New School for Drama and was...

Access to birth control is an essential aspect of safe, consensual sexual activity and health. We at Good Sex @ NYU want to ensure that everyone has equitable access and accurate information regarding birth control that allows all to engage with their sexuality in an empowered and safe way. In this episode, Danielle and April discuss the many different birth control methods available and what acce...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by author, father, and MFA candidate in Creative Writing at GSAS, Ronnie Huett. Ronnie identifies as a non-traditional student in that he went back for his bachelor's degree at a later stage in life and started at a community college. He transferred to Columbia University to complete his undergraduate degree and worked as a teacher before enterin...

Have you ever struggled to say “no” to a partner or a friend for fear of making them feel rejected? Conversely, have you ever felt rejected when someone said “no” to you? In either scenario, you are not alone! Saying “no” and accepting “no” are both difficult. However, our ability to do both of these things is essential for us to maintain healthy relationships, sexual or otherwise. In this episode...

Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by author and consultant, Michael John Carley. Michael John has been a steadfast presence in the autism spectrum world since being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the same time as his 4-year old son in 2000. He joined the NYU community in Fall 2020 as a Consultant for Disability Inclusive Culture at OGI (Office of Global Inclusion). Once th...

Have you ever wanted to try out a kink or fetish, or engage in BDSM? BDSM, or Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism, is often sensationalized in the media, or portrayed without crucial information. Engaging in healthy BDSM experiences requires consent, contracting, communication, and trust with the inclusion of respect for all parties involved. Join April and Danie...

Join April and Danielle as they converse with Sophomore Reese Villella about Good Sex. Reese (she/her) is majoring in Film Theory/Business at Gallatin with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. She is the Co-Marketing Manager for Planned Parenthood Generation Action at NYU and the Pledge Education Secretary and Marketing Manager for Delta Kappa Alpha, NYU’s gender-inclus...

Mood, stress, anxiety, and countless other barriers prevent us from being in the frame of mind to experience pleasure. Our brain is our largest sex organ; parts of it light up when we experience pleasure. If we want to engage in pleasure, we have to tune into our bodies and minds. Join April and Danielle as they explore how our mental health and pleasure are intimately connected. At times the disc...

Join April and Danielle as they engage in conversation with Courtney Patterson, Reference Associate at Dibner Library at Tandon School of Engineering. Courtney has a dual degree from Howard University in journalism and public relations, with a minor in theater arts. Courtney was formerly a library assistant at Columbia University, and began working at Dibner in February 2020. Courtney worked at Pl...

Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in to Good Sex @NYU. It is winter break at NYU and we hope everyone gets a chance to rest. We are taking a break too. The Good Sex @NYU podcast team has decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes from fall semester. We hope you enjoy listening to these episodes for the first time, if you missed the initial release, or listening to them again and p...

Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in to Good Sex @NYU. It is officially the end of fall semester at NYU and we hope everyone gets a chance to rest. We are going to rest too. The Good Sex @NYU podcast team has decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes from fall semester. We hope you enjoy listening to these episodes for the first time if you missed the initial release or listening...