The Sex Wrap

Getting a reactive ("positive") test result is hard enough on its own. But then comes the part nobody prepares you for: the conversations. This week on The Sex Wrap, we're breaking down the partner notification process without the shame spiral. We'll walk you through what to say, how to say it, and what to do when someone doesn't take it well. Because telling your partners is one of the most respo...

You did everything right — you had the talk, you asked for the results, and then... silence. This week on The Sex Wrap, we're unpacking the frustrating moment of someone disappearing the moment sexual health comes up. Is it shame? Fear? A red flag you should've clocked sooner? We're getting into why asking for STD results is still taboo, what the ghosting really means, and how to protect yourself,...

A pill a day. A shot every two months. And now: a shot twice a year. PrEP has come a long way, but the stigma around it hasn't caught up. We talk through who it's for (hint: way more people than you think!), why people still don't talk about it, and what the new injectable options actually mean for your sex life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode unpacks the loaded idea of “virginity” and the expectations that come with it. We get into how disclosure, intimacy, and power intersect, and why first-time narratives can feel so high-stakes. It’s an episode that applies to all types of virginities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outdoor sex is one of the most common sexual fantasies—but what happens when fantasy meets reality? In this episode, we talk about the allure of outdoor sex—from beaches to backseats to wooded trails—and the realities that come with it. We cover consent, privacy, legal risks, environmental considerations, and how to keep things safer if you decide to take the adventure outside. Learn more about yo...

This week on The Sex Wrap, we’re unpacking negging, the backhanded compliment that’s supposed to spark attraction but often just seeds insecurity. Is it playful teasing, pickup-artist residue, or straight-up emotional manipulation? We break down where it came from, why it “works,” how it shows up in modern dating (across genders and sexualities), and what to say when someone tries it on you. If yo...

Today we have lots and lots of tips for making protected sex feel better! We will talk about external and internal condoms and go through the different materials of condoms and the benefits of each. Sex with a condom can feel AMAZING--if you find the right mix of type and tips that work for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 extr...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your...

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! L...

So many people don't understand periods and fertility. But why is it important that everyone has an understanding of this basic human function? Today we talk stigma/shame, and BLOOD. Extra credit: the 100 tampons song on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of our mini-series on cheating from Dec 2022 is making a comeback with a reply of Ep 213. In this episode we tackle what cheating looks like in open relationships, how to prevent it, how to navigate it if it happens, and when to cut your losses and move on. Listen in and see if you learn something... you might surprise yourself!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about what happens when someone crosses a boundary; how to communicate about it, and how to reassert it. This goes for little boundary crosses to big ones. Tune in and then start practicing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confused about HIV? Stop here. We go through the ways HIV is transmitted (and how it isn't!), how to prevent it, and how to reduce the stigma around it. There's something here for everyone, even if you think you know all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be so hard to find hope when the news and everything around us is throwing a sh!tstorm at us. So today, tune in specifically to hear about the ways we have identified to find HOPE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we cover the what, why, when and how of morning wood and wet dreams: when they can be expected, what's "normal," and how to decrease stigma around them! Listen, then share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler alert: YES, VOTING MAKES YOU SEXY! But also, listen in to learn all the ways it improves your sexiness... and then make sure you and all your friends have your voting plan in place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in October and it is truly spooky season! So today we have a super scary topic: dead bedrooms! What happens when the spark has totally left and the bedroom feels like a no-go zone? Today we talk through everything to start to take the fear out of the equation and leave you feeling equipped for bringing your bedroom back to life! (And, if you feel like you have a great "bedroom life," this e...