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

Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert
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Dec 16, 2022 • 7min

Is it normal to watch gay porn if I'm straight?

Is it normal to watch gay porn if I'm straight. DB breaks down the concept of "normal" and shares that the porn we watch (and the fantasies we have) don't aways align perfectly with our sexual orientation. --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Dec 14, 2022 • 45min

Desire and Pleasure with Whitni Miller

This week, Danielle chats with fellow sex educator and TikToker Whitni Miller, aka @BDE.moves. They discuss intimacy in relationships, desire, and about Whitni's work as a pleasure coach. They also talk about the difficulties of promoting sex positive content on TikTok and social media. --- 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 here! --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Dec 9, 2022 • 11min

How can I get more in tune with my pleasure?

How do I get more in tune with my pleasure? It's easy for us to write off solo sex as unimportant or just something to do once in a while. DB offers some tips as to how to get more in tune with your body, mind, and environment to make room for amazing solo sex. Go to https://www.sexedwithdb.com/discounts to get all the discounts DB mentions in this episode. --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 6min

Erotica for All with Gina Gutierrez and Faye Keegan

In this episode, Danielle meets Gina Gutierrez and Faye Keegan, the creators of Dipsea, an app featuring hundreds of feminist, consensual, and sex-positive audio stories designed to get you in the mood, show you what you like, and open you up to self-discovery. They discuss Dipsea's founding, the difficulties of creating and funding a sexually-oriented business, ethical porn and erotica, and how they strive to create inclusive content for all audiences. --- 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 here! --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Dec 2, 2022 • 7min

Does penis size matter?

Does penis size matter? From porn to mass media, we learn from a young age that larger penises lead to a better sexual experience. DB challenges that concept and offers many reasons why penis size isn't the be all end all of good sex (and, spoiler alert, doesn't matter to most people). --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Nov 30, 2022 • 41min

Reading Romance with Helen Hoang

In this week's episode, DB speaks with Helen Hoang, the author of three romance novels including "The Kiss Quotient," in which the main character is a woman with Autism. They discuss the writing process, the recent increase in the popularity of the romance genre, and the importance of Autistic representation. --- 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 here! --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Nov 25, 2022 • 8min

How do I know if I am masturbating too much?

How do I know if I am masturbating too much? DB explores the notion of "too much" masturbation and shares that unless masturbation is taking over your daily responsibilities or hurting you or someone else, you should go to town! --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Nov 23, 2022 • 53min

Healing from Trauma with Jimanekia Eborn

In this episode, Danielle talks with Jimanekia Eborn, a sexual assault & trauma expert and trauma media consultant. They discuss trauma-informed sex education, healing from trauma through different modalities, and what it means to be a trauma consultant for film and television productions. CW: sexual assault, rape, violence, and trauma. --- 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 here! --- 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 our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly
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Nov 23, 2022 • 59sec

Introducing: Sex Ed with DB

Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted. ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Take a second and think back to the sex education you had in school. Did it prepare you to have a healthy and happy relationship with sex and identity? If it was anything like DB’s, it was stigmatizing, judgmental, and totally unhelpful. But not to worry, the experts are here to offer the sex ed you wish you had. We cover an array of sex education topics like orgasms, abortion, pornography, fetishes and kinks, pleasure, consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, LGBTQIA+ mental health and sexual health, LGBTQIA+ relationships, coming out, sexual dysfunction and pain during sex, birth control, sex in the media, Queer stories, and so much more. We believe that everyone deserves comprehensive, inclusive, pleasure-centered, feminist, medically-accurate sex education. On the show, DB and sexual health expert guests break down your most curious sex questions like “Am I pregnant?” or “How can I have a stronger orgasm?” or “How do I keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship?” or “How often should I be having sex?” or “What are common sexual fetishes?” or “What are the benefits of masturbation?” Tune in for expert insights and candid conversations redefining sexual health and empowerment! -- ABOUT DB: Danielle Bezalel (she/her), aka DB, has a Master of Public Health from Columbia University with expertise in sexuality, sexual, and reproductive health. DB is a leading voice in inclusive and medically accurate sex education. She tackles taboo topics with humor and expertise because no question is TMI when it comes to learning more about your body and pleasure. With 10 years of sex ed experience and features in Netflix, Mashable, Bustle, SELF, and more, DB empowers listeners to challenge taboos, rethink outdated narratives, and embrace sexual health and pleasure with confidence. Learn more at www.sexedwithdb.com and email DB at sexedwithdb@gmail.com.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 14min

The Science of Horniness from Come As You Are with Dr. Emily Nagoski

Today, I’m sharing a preview of a new podcast I’m enjoying and think you will, too. On Come As You Are, educator and bestselling author Dr. Emily Nagoski answers questions about sex with the latest science. You’ll get a modern guide to sexual wellbeing, backed by groundbreaking research about desire, anatomy, orgasm and much more. In conversation with her producer, Emily debunks cultural myths and flips the script on everything you thought you knew about sex and sexuality. In this preview, Emily answers a listener question about losing the motivation to have sex and introduces us to a concept known as the "dual control model,” which offers a simple but radical shift in the way we think about horniness. Listen to Come As You Are at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/caya?sid=db. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. Want exclusive Sex Ed with DB content? Join DB’s crew on Patreon. --- About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disabilitity, HIV, sex in the media, and more.  --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Co-Producer: Brian Peoples Social Media Intern: Sarah Kelly

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