

Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert
How do I stay in the moment and truly enjoy sex? What’s stopping me from orgasming with my partner? I’m ready to explore my kinks and fantasies in the bedroom; where do I start? You and your fantasies aren’t broken -- but your sex ed probably was.
I’m DB, sex educator with a Masters of Public Health and host of Sex Ed with DB -- your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education, featuring trusted insights from conversations with top experts about everything you’ve been too scared to ask about sex. And this season? We're going ALL IN ON PLEASURE.
Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it.
We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.
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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!
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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.
I’m DB, sex educator with a Masters of Public Health and host of Sex Ed with DB -- your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education, featuring trusted insights from conversations with top experts about everything you’ve been too scared to ask about sex. And this season? We're going ALL IN ON PLEASURE.
Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it.
We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.
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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!
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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.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2024 • 32min
50 First Dates with Bre: Rom-Com Vom
DB and Bre dive into 50 First Dates, where Adam Sandler’s Henry courts Drew Barrymore’s Lucy… every single day. They break down the film’s take on love, consent, and the tricky territory of dating someone who can’t remember you. Is it sweet, or just deeply unsettling? —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 30, 2024 • 32min
Twilight with Reed Amber and Florence Bark: Rom-Com Vom
DB and the delightful Florence Bark and Reed Amber from Come Curious dissect Twilight, the film that made eternal love seem… exhausting! They question the appeal of a 100-year-old high schooler, debate whether they’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just Team Therapy, and wonder if this series might be to blame for all our worst relationship choices. And despite all the cringe, our brave hosts ask... why does this stupid movie still turn us on?! —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 23, 2024 • 33min
10 Things I Hate About You with Melissa Strype: Rom-Com Vom
In this episode of Rom Com Vom, DB and the hilarious Melissa Strype, comedian and director, tackle 10 Things I Hate About You, the 90s rom-com that gave us table dancing, horny principals, and a fine AF young Heath Ledger. Is Patrick Verona charming or just manipulative? What moments made DB and Melissa cringe the hardest? And seriously... what do all these boys see in Bianca? —— Melissa Strype is a comedian and director based in Los Angeles. She creates at the intersection of comedy and sexual health education and she’s passionate about making work that skyrockets viewers to extreme levels of empowerment. —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 16, 2024 • 32min
You've Got Mail with Logan Ury: Rom-Com Vom
In this episode of Rom Com Vom, DB and the incredible Logan Ury, dating coach and author, break down You’ve Got Mail, the 1998 rom-com that taught us all to fall in love through email (or did it?). They dive into the film’s exploration of online romance, corporate takeovers, and questionable meet-cute ethics, discussing what still warms our hearts and what belongs in the trash folder. —— Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling book How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. She works as Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science, conducting research on modern dating. She also writes the popular weekly newsletter — Logan's Love Letter. —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 11, 2024 • 12min
FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROS ONLY!
Calling all sexual health professionals! You won’t want to miss this minisode. DB shares all the deets on building a thriving sexual health brand—from being authentic and creating buzz-worthy content to networking like a pro. She breaks down exactly what it takes to grow your audience and turn your passion into profit. Plus, get the inside scoop on her workshop for aspiring sexual health pros. Don’t miss out! —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our quick ANONYMOUS survey to help us improve the podcast and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Lion’s Den—your go-to for all things pleasure and intimacy. It’s fast, easy, and your feedback helps us keep bringing you the sex ed content you love. Don't miss out—click the link to get started! 🎉 https://bit.ly/4fhr1sC —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.

Oct 9, 2024 • 39min
Hitch with Franchesca Ramsey: Rom-Com Vom
In the premiere of Sex Ed With DB's new miniseries Rom Com Vom, DB and the amazing Francesca Ramsey, comedian and writer, break down Hitch, the 2005 rom-com that tried (and maybe failed??) to make Will Smith the ultimate dating guru. They dig into the film’s take on love, charm, and some seriously questionable dating tactics, exploring what still works about Hitch, and what’s aged like milk. TUNE IN! —— Franchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. She co-hosts the podcast Lemme Fix It and Wondrey's Black History for Real. Most recently Franchesca’s debut feature was selected for the 2024 Sundance fellowship program. In the fall of 2024 Franchesca released a line of wallpaper with Otto Studio. —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 4, 2024 • 39sec
OUT NOW: Rom-Com Vom
Love them or hate them, rom-coms are here to stay—and we’re digging into the good, the bad...and the painfully outdated. Rom Com Vom is a Sex Ed with DB mini-series where we break down the classics, cringe at the tropes, and call out the toxic messages about love and sex along the way. Sharp takes, real laughs, and a lot of eye-rolling ahead. Stay tuned! —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our quick survey to help us improve the podcast and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Lion’s Den—your go-to for all things pleasure and intimacy. It’s fast, easy, and your feedback helps us keep bringing you the sex ed content you love. Don't miss out—click the link to get started! 🎉 https://bit.ly/4fhr1sC —— SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/workshop). Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Oct 2, 2024 • 15min
What kind of porn is everyone watching?
In this minisode, DB answers a listener’s question about porn categories, exploring the most popular genres in recent years, the rise of hentai, and why ethical porn consumption matters. Stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement! —— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast! —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Sep 25, 2024 • 10min
How often should I be having sex?
In this episode, DB addresses one of the most common listener questions in Sex Ed with DB history: how often should one be having sex? DB dives into the societal expectations surrounding sexual frequency, the impact of the media on these perceptions, and the importance of emphasizing quality over quantity with it comes to sex. —— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast! —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Sep 18, 2024 • 10min
I get cold sores; do I have herpes?
DB responds to a listener concerned about oral herpes and dives deep into destigmatizing this commonly-misunderstood STI! DB breaks down the prevalence of oral herpes, its symptoms, and how it spreads, plus offers tips for managing outbreaks and knowing when to seek medical care. —— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast! —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— 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 disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser