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

In this week's episode, Danielle talks to Madame Namio, a self-styled "dommedian" -- a former dominatrix and stand-up comedian. They talk about dom work, reclaiming power after abuse, and body image and empowerment. CW: parental abuse and rape. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things...

How do I increase my libido? DB shares that feeling low libido is common for lots of folks. She discusses some tangible tools to implement when it comes to increasing our libido when it comes to sex with a partner. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with...

Welcome back to Season 7! In our first episode of the new season, DB sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, a psychologist and professor of human sexuality. The two discuss Dr. Mintz's books and work about pleasure, relationships, and closing the orgasm gap. DR. LAURIE MINTZ'S BOOKS: The following links are affiliate links to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our lin...

In this bonus episode, DB speaks with Maxx Fenning, who at just 20 years old is the President and Founder of PRISM, a Florida-based nonprofit aiming to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive eduction and sex ed. They discuss Maxx's experience in high school, learning queer history, and how impactful school board elections are on the sex ed content that students learn. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team:...

In our final episode of the season, DB speaks with Sabia Wade, the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, For the Village, Inc, Loads of Pride, Logistics, as well as a soon-to-be-published author of their book, Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Will Set Us Free. They discuss birthing liberation, the future of abortion access, and how Sabia is executing change in reproductive jus...

DB speaks with Brandon Wolf, an LGBTQ rights advocate, Pulse Nightclub survivor, and Press Secretary for Equality Florida. They discuss Brandon's experience at Pulse, anti-LGBTQ policies being promoted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the connections between anti-LGBTQ extremism and gun violence. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Daniell...

DB speaks with Angelica Lindsey-Ali aka The Village Auntie, a global movement for women's learning. They discuss sex education and intimacy through the context of culture, tradition, and religion, and Angelica shares her perspective as a Black Muslim sex educator. CW: sexual assualt. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion's Den, Fun Factory, Uberlube , Beducated (http://...

DB speaks with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH, a public health social science researcher who studies abortion access, safety, and the impact of state-level abortion restrictions. They discuss Dr. Upadhyay's latest research publication about abortion clinic closures and projections after the repeal of Roe v. Wade . --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host:...

DB hangs out with Mariah, the sex educator behind the TikTok account @sexedfiles (with over 235K followers!). They discuss unlearning purity culture through sex education and answer the top sex ed questions they get from students and adults alike! --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cat...

DB gets silly with Alyssa Ljubicich, a sex and relationship coach and contestant on Season 4 of Netlix's "The Circle." They discuss Alyssa's work with the Sexual Health Alliance, unplugging from technology to improve intimacy, and what it's like to be a contestant on "The Circle"! --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Pro...

DB talks with Alex Liu, a science reporter and director of "A Sexplanation": a documentary about shame-free sex education. Topics include discussing sexuality with your parents, unlearning shame and stigma, and teaching kids the difference between porn and real life sex. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and...

To celebrate Masturbation May, DB learns from Vic Liu, author of "BANG! masturbation for people of all genders and abilities." They delve into how common and normal masturbation is, masturbation facts, and bust some harmful masturbation myths.  FIND VIC LIU'S BOOK HERE Bang!: Masturbation for People of All Genders and Abilities (This is an affiliate link to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a p...

DB sits down with Audrey Aura, the young mom making $10,000 per week on OnlyFans. Topics include how Audrey got her start in OnlyFans, body image, the near pornography ban on OnlyFans and how Audrey endured that challenge, and destigmatizing sex work. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead:...

Tired of your online dating profile? So are Swipe Talk Hosts Isabella Marano and Simone Anderson. In this episode, DB laughs with Isabella and Simone about the ridiculousness of online dating. They talk about the duo's show, "Swipe Talk," the wildness of conservative Christian memes, and tips and tricks to make your dating profile suck less. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Pr...

In this bonus episode, DB chats with Sex Ed with DB's own co-producer and reproductive rights attorney, Cathren Cohen, about what just happened to Roe v. Wade. Topics include the leaked Supreme Court opinion, self-managing abortion with medication, and why it's crucial to donate to abortion funds right now. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: D...

DB chats with Dr. Jen Lincoln, an OB/GYN who uses social media to share sexual health information with her 2.7 million TikTok followers. Topics include the need for comprehensive sex ed, TikTok, censorship of sexual health information, and Dr. Lincoln's book on sexual health called "Let's Talk about Down There". --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Ho...

In today's episode, DB talks to Rachel Feltman, author of "Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex." They talk about Rachel's favorite kinky facts from throughout history and play weird sex facts trivia! FIND RACHEL'S BOOK HERE Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex (This is an affiliate link to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and...

DB learns about erotic art and social media censorship from artist and creator, Armando Cabba. They dissect racism and sexism that exists within the Instagram algorithm, how sex educators and erotic artists work to bypass censorship on social media platforms, and how fans of sexual education content and erotic art can support creators like them.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executi...

In this episode, DB chats with Dirty Lola, a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger. Topics include starring in the Netflix docuseries "The Principles of Pleasure," making sex education entertaining, and choosing the right sex toy for you.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communicatio...

In this episode DB speaks with Anja Patten and Hannah Croft, two therapists who together created the Pleasure Collective, a community working to heal sexual trauma. They talk about pleasure as healing, reclaiming sexuality after sexual trauma, and supporting survivors of sexual trauma.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB)...

In this episode, DB chats with Courtney Brame, the Founder, ED, and Host of Something Positive for Positive People, a podcast and nonprofit organization that connects people navigating herpes stigma to support resources. They discuss herpes and STI stigma, how stigma impacts mental health, and Courtney's work at the intersection of sexual and mental health. Content warning: suicide.  --- Sex Ed wi...

DB sits down with Victoria Nichols, Project Director of Free the Pill. They cover all things birth control including its safety and efficacy, the efforts of Free the Pill to get the birth control pill over the counter, and the reproductive justice movement around birth control for all people, especially young people, BIPOC, and low-income folks. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executiv...

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, OB/GYN, aka DB's mom, joins us for the SIXTH season in a row! The two discuss all the sex ed you never got about pregnancy and being post-partum. Topics include sex ed class, biology of pregnancy, the birth experience and birth options, and postpartum care. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Pro...

In this episode, DB speaks with Oriaku Njoku, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Access Reproductive Care - Southeast about the organization's work helping people access abortion in the South. Topics include abortion rights, providing logistical support for abortion patients, and what lessons we can learn from the South in fighting abortion restrictions. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Cr...

In this episode, DB chats with comedian, actor, and disability advocate Steve Way about dating and disability. Topics include sex ed and disability, representation of disabled people on TV, relationships, how government programs limit disabled people's assets, and Medicare for All. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Pr...