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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

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33:01

"Good Bad Things": Authentic Disability...

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

2025/02/12

This week on Rom-Com Vom, we’re switching things up! Instead of cringing our way through a rom-com relic, we’re talking about a brand-new release that’s changing the game and pushing the genre forward. Good Bad Things puts a disabled love story front and center—no pity, no clichés, just a rom-com that finally gets it right. Danny Kurtzman, the film’s star, co-writer, and producer, and Steve Way, executive producer, join DB to talk about breaking stereotypes, rewriting rom-com history, and what it

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16:06

Why isn't adoption the easy alternative to abortion?

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

2025/02/07

Juno frames adoption as the simple alternative to abortion—but is that really the case? In this bonus episode, Dr. Gretchen Sisson returns to answer more of our biggest questions about adoption, including why adoption isn’t the “solution” it’s often made out to be, how birth mothers experience relinquishment, and what her research for Relinquished uncovered about the realities of adoption in the U.S. Mentioned in this episode: "Juno": Adoption Politics and Teen Pregnancy Tropes (Rom-Com Vom)

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50:54

"Juno": Adoption Politics and Teen Pregnancy Tropes...

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

2025/02/05

Juno is arguably the most well-known depiction of adoption in pop culture... but what messages does it really send about relinquishment, teen pregnancy, and reproductive justice? Is adoption truly the “perfect alternative” to abortion as Juno would have us believe, or does this charmingly complicated 2007 film gloss over the realities of birth mothers and family separation? This week, we’re joined by Dr. Gretchen Sisson, sociologist and author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the

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18:22

How do I increase my libido after a dry spell?

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

2025/01/31

So maybe you too need to get your groove back… we’ve got you. In this bonus episode, we’re talking all things libido—where it went, why it left, and how to invite it back to the party. Inspired by this week’s Rom-Com Vom episode on How Stella Got Her Groove Back, we’re breaking down the most common reasons desire fades, what can help reignite it, and why fluctuating libido is (spoiler alert!) completely normal. Mentioned in this episode: "How Stella Got Her Groove Back": The Age Gap That Shook The

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32:32

"How Stella Got Her Groove Back": The Age Gap that...

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

2025/01/29

What can 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back teach us about love, age gaps, and black romance? DB and beloved return guest Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons dive into the film’s portrayal of intimacy, sisterhood, and the complexities of age-gap relationships. Plus: cringy accents, objectifying Taye Diggs, and the long-term cultural impact of this iconic rom-com. GUEST DETAILS Dr. Candice Nicole is an award-winning psychologist and associate professor at Emory University. She is author of Good Sex:

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14:25

What are 5 things I should know about sex work?

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

2025/01/24

Ever wondered what “sex work is work” really means? Or why criminalization makes life more dangerous for sex workers? Inspired by this week's episode about Pretty Woman, DB breaks down the most common misconceptions about sex work, why advocacating for sex workers is crucial for bodily autonomy, and how recent policy implementations are impacting the safety and rights of sex workers today. Plus, learn how organizations like the Red Umbrella Fund are leading the fight for change. Mentioned in this

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34:04

The Sex Worker and the Savior in "Pretty Woman"...

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

2025/01/22

There’s plenty to love about the 1990s classic Pretty Woman… but just as much to cringe at. Savannah Hankinson, former assistant to rom-com royalty like Nancy Meyers and Rob Marshall, joins DB to unpack the good, the bad, and the downright creepy. From a disturbingly predatory George Costanza to the strange class politics bubbling under the surface, we break down whether this beloved rom-com classic still shines or if it’s better left on the streets! 05:58 First impressions of the film as kids 11:58

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11:05

What’s the safest way to save and send nudes?

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

2025/01/17

Inspired by this week's Rom-Com Vom episode about Notting Hill, DB tackles a listener’s question: Is it even possible to take nudes safely? We're digging into how to protect your privacy online while still keeping it sexy. Don't miss it! —— FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Twitter : @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB —— ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, + Arya. Get discounts

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36:35

Leaked Nudes and Taming Fame in "Notting Hill"...

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

2025/01/15

Join us as we kick off Season 11 with the first of a whole new series of Rom-Com Vom! DB and her mom and iconic return guest, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, dive into 1999's "Notting Hill." From awkward dinner parties to the problematic "I'm just a girl" speech, we unpack how this classic holds up in 2025. How much did this 90s gem make us vom? Listen to the end to find out! 07:52 The Taming of Successful Women 15:00 The Power Dynamic 20:47 Anna's Self-Diminishment 28:40 Rewriting Notting Hill for 2025

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56:51

Blow jobs are performance art with Pleasure...

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

2025/01/08

DB dives headfirst into a hilarious and informative conversation with sexologist Goody Howard, MSW, MPH about oral sex, confidence inside and outside of the bedroom, and the 18 different types of orgasms! Plus, they discuss how to build a small business as a sexual health educator and how science can help us understand pleasure. —— How Goody uses her academic background to build sexual confidence courses [00:15:45] Goody breaks down how sexual health is a public health issue [00:16:36] Goody

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01:12:13

The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and...

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

2025/01/01

New year, new you, new pleasure goals! Start 2025 by busting myths about one of the most misunderstood topics in human sexuality—masturbation. DB is joined by Dr. Eric Sprankle, acclaimed psychologist, to strip away stigma, crush falsehoods, and explore the evolution of sexual psychology. (0:17:42) - Masturbation Education (0:21:28) - Masturbation Myths and Motivations Explained (0:35:49) - Religious Views on Masturbation and Health (0:48:45) - The Evolution and Perception of Vibrators (0:52:11) -

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42:32

The Orgasm Gap with Dr. Laurie Mintz (Re-Release)

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

2024/12/25

Our holiday gift to the lovely listeners of Sex Ed with DB? The keys to closing the orgasm gap! DB sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and professor of human sexuality, to explore the pleasure-packed insights from her books and research. Unwrap the secrets to better relationships and more fulfilling intimacy this season! —— Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a vibrator—specifically the Magic Wand Rechargeable—can improve

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15:12

How can I have a stronger orgasm? (Re-Release)

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

2024/12/18

Ever wondered how to have orgasms that leave you breathless? Are you curious about how to turn up the volume of your pleasure? DB is here to help! This episode will guide you on how to strengthen your orgasms, stimulate your body with sex toys, and increase pleasure with lube. If you've ever felt like something is a little off with your sexual experiences, this episode is for you. —— Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a

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08:45

Masturbate for Science: Join the HISTORIC Magic Wand...

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

2024/12/12

Masturbate for Science! Join The Magic Wand Study: the first-ever scientific study analyzing how using a vibrator—specifically the Magic Wand Rechargeable—can improve quality of life. 4,000+ people with vulvas have already signed up!!! If you're selected to participate, you'll get a FREE Magic Wand Rechargeable + a chance to win $250 for participating! Spots are limited—sign up now here: https://bit.ly/3Ddsl2g. P.S: mention that Sex Ed with DB sent you. :D

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27:28

The Crazy Girlfriend Playbook in "How to Lose a Guy...

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

2024/12/04

In the season finale of Rom-Com Vom, DB teams up with Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel from 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to break down How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days—the movie where Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey fake it all the way to happily-ever-after. Tune in for commentary on hard nips, love ferns, and a certain iconic yellow dress we’re still salivating over in 2024... —— 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

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34:14

Forbidden Flirtation and Teacher-Student Scandals in...

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

2024/11/27

This week on Rom Com Vom, DB unpacks one of her all-time favorites with Dirty Lola: Never Been Kissed! We dig into Drew Barrymore’s questionable return to high school, the ethics that didn’t make the cut, and the red flags hiding in plain sight. Join us as we dissect the weird age gaps, misguided romance, and all the moments that make this ‘90s classic a little harder to watch now… even though we love it. <3 —— Want to Win a $100 Lion’s Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our

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34:16

Heart, Hustle, and Heartbreak in "Love & Basketball"...

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

2024/11/20

DB and Mariah from Sex Ed Files take on Love and Basketball, the romance that made “play me for your heart” a defining relationship move. They dive into Monica and Quincy’s chemistry, debate if love should ever be this competitive, and wonder… could Love and Basketball actually be one of the healthiest rom-coms out there? Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, carafem! Learn more about carafem here: bit.ly/carafem-db. Check out their abortion campaign in Times Square:

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33:57

Fatphobia, but Make It Romance in "Shallow Hal"...

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

2024/11/13

DB teams up with Jill Lissner, go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that is Shallow Hal. It’s the vommiest of rom-coms, and we’re not holding back, folks! Join us as we dig into the dated humor, glaring double standards, and take a hard look at why fatness is treated like the ultimate punchline onscreen. It’s a rough watch, and we’re here to roast it all! Podcasts Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AZBXG7ySoUtvksem7bc0S - Tony Robins Episode of

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09:02

Trump Won. Here's What We Do. (A Sexual Health...

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

2024/11/06

In today’s bonus podcast episode, DB shares her reflections on the election and what it means for our reproductive rights, contraception access, and bodily autonomy. She also guides us on how we can fight back against Trump's administration to get the reproductive care we deserve. When you’re ready, listen in. <3 The education and advocacy work we do at Sex Ed with DB will continue, unwavering. Our commitment to inclusive, honest, and empowering sex education is stronger than ever. Donate to your

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31:46

Consent Takes a Vacation in “50 First Dates” (Rom-Com...

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

2024/11/06

DB and Bre Vergess 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? —— Bre is a tech professional who has spent the last decade plus in Product development, and currently working to make mental health support more accessible through tech-enabled solutions. Passionate about leveraging

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