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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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52:01

Ethical Non-Monogamy: How Pleasure Expands in ENM...

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

2025/10/01

In this episode, DB talks with Claire Perelman all about the pleasure of non-monogamy! ENM, polyamory, swingers, monogam-ish -- there's so many ways to be non-monogamous, and so many reasons living a life outside of monogamy can be a tremendous joy. Non-monogamous listeners, we see you! Monogamous listeners, this is a great moment to learn about what makes ENM so appealing to so many. Guest Details Claire Perelman (she/her) is a Queer, Jewish, Certified Sex Therapist and Educator living and working

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24:25

What Happens Inside a Consensual Master/Slave BDSM...

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

2025/09/24

In this episode, DB talks with TammyJo Eckhart, a BDSM activist who's here to dispel some myths about M/s, or Master/slave, relationships -- in the long-term! Don't let the title fool you; just like all BDSM discussed here at Sex Ed with DB, TammyJo talks about how not only can M/s relationships be consensual, but also caring, freeing, and therepeutic for everyone inolved. Between Us is a new episode format where we speak with folks living through what some of our experts from other episodes have

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53:54

Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori

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

2025/09/17

In this episode, DB talks with Midori, a sex eduator and artist who focuses on domination and power play for anyone who identifies as a woman. What does femme domination look like -- and why can it be so intimidating to tap into? Learn to tap into your domme side with tips from Midori on how to get there, and why domming is often so much simpler and sweeter than people might think. Guest Details Midori (she/her) is an educator, artist, and provocateur reshaping how we understand kink, consent, and

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22:42

What is sex after gender affirming surgery like?...

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

2025/09/10

In this episode, DB talks with her friend Beatrice (aka Triss) about sex after gender affirming surgery. If you think you know what "bottom surgery" means, you might have more to learn than you think! Hear from Triss about her choice to get an orchiectomy, how the surgery and recovery went for her, and the changes she's experienced since -- plus, her ritual for the wet specimen she took home with her. Between Us is a new episode format where we speak with folks living through what some of our

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48:27

Trans Pleasure, Explained: Trans Sex 101 with Jamie Joy

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

2025/09/03

In this episode, DB talks with Jamie Joy, a trans sex educator, to talk all things trans sex. Trans listeners, tune in for some fascinating conversations on things like hormones and finding what feels right for you. Cis listeners, there's tips for you too -- not just on how to give pleasure to your trans partner regardless of their anatomy, but how you might find more joy in yourself as well! This is a vital time to be tuning in to what our trans communities need, inside and outside of the bedroom

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01:18:42

Queering Consent with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou (from Lez...

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

2025/08/29

Have you ever had an experience that you did not consent to but that was enjoyable, transformational, or even pleasurable? This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou (@⁠avgolis98⁠), queer psychoanalyst and author of ⁠Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia⁠, to discuss queering consent. As part of our discussion, Avgi shares stories of times when clients experienced events outside of their consent, including in sexual situations. Consent

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19:41

Cultivating pleasure during baby-making sex (DB's...

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

2025/08/27

Why are we not talking more about baby-making sex and how stressful it can be?? I spoke to new moms and experts you'll recognize from Sex Ed with DB to figure out what's going on and how we could be doing it better. DB's Download is a new episode format! Inspired by our newsletter, which ends with a sum up of what I've been reading/watching/etc. each week, this format gives me some room to tell you all what I've been up to. Let us know what you think about this format! Shoot me an email at

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08:51

Can weed make sex better?

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

2025/08/20

Can weed actually make sex better? And what does the science have to say about it? This week, DB breaks down what the research really says about cannabis, desire, arousal, and orgasms. We’re talking sexy highs, not-so-sexy side effects, and how to use weed to enhance pleasure. Mentioned in this episode: Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pleasure with Dr. Genesee Herzberg ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn

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57:43

Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pleasure...

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

2025/08/13

In this episode, DB sits down with Dr. Genesee Herzberg to talk about ketamine, couples therapy, and psychedelic pleasure. They get into common myths, what actually happens in a session, how ketamine can help couples break old patterns, and why novelty can reignite connection and desire. Plus: how touch and consent can be part of healing. Guest DetailsDr. Genesee Herzberg is a clinical psychologist from the California Bay Area. She is co-founder of Sage Integrative Health, a holistic psychedelic

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14:31

What do I need to know about my hormones?

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

2025/08/06

What’s the deal with hormones, anyway? DB breaks down how they impact your sex life, mood, energy, and overall health. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and how to better understand what your body’s telling you. Mentioned in this episode: Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido through Middle Age and Beyond with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you

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57:29

Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido...

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

2025/07/30

Sex gets better with age...if we let it! In this episode, DB sits down with her mom, badass OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, to talk all about sex and aging, They get into responsive desire, menopause, hormones, vaginal estrogen (gamechanger!), and why more women than ever are asking for what they want in the bedroom. Plus: how to talk to your doctor about your pleasure! GUEST DETAILSDr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has been taking care of women of all ages for more than

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14:34

How can I have multiple orgasms?

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

2025/07/23

Can you really come again… and again… and again? Hell yes you can! DB is here to break down the science of multiple orgasms and what actually helps make it happen (hint: it’s not just willpower). Mentioned in this ep: The Orgasm Gap with Laurie Mintz Three Secrets to a Thriving Sex Life with Dr. Emily Nagoski Toy recs to get you there again and again and again: The Womanizer Premium Lela Ena Remember to use code SEXEDWITHDB for 15% off! ABOUT SEASON 12Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL

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01:01:41

20 Types of Orgasms with Goody Howard

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

2025/07/16

DB sits down with sexologist and educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH to shake up everything you thought you knew about orgasms. From 20+ ways to come (yes, 20!) to the cultural myths that shut us down, they’re talking about how to reconnect with your body, tune into sensuality outside the bedroom, and try to achieve at least one of the 20 different orgasm types. Consider this your official invite to get curious and way more orgasmic this summer. ;) GUEST DETAILSGoody Howard, MSW, MPH is your favorite

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13:48

What do I do if my partner and I have mismatched...

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

2025/07/09

Coping with mismatched libidos in your partnership? You are sooo not alone! DB breaks down why desire isn’t just a switch you can flip, how stress and hormones play a role, and offers some evidence-based advice about what to do when you and your partner aren’t in sync. Mentioned in this episode: Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys,

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46:35

Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller

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

2025/07/02

Initiating sex can feel vulnerable, awkward, or even downright scary—especially if you were socialized to anticipate everyone else's needs before your own. This week, DB is joined by the one and only Whitni Miller (aka BDE Moves), queer couples intimacy coach, to break down what gets in the way, how to build confidence, and why getting turned down doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We’re talking perfectionism, eroticism, pleasure, and how to get out of your head and into your body. Let's get into it

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14:33

How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys...

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

2025/06/25

DB breaks down how to talk to your partner about bringing sex toys into the bedroom to get more pleasure. She shares stats on who’s using sex toys, why queer couples are ahead of the game, and easy ways to start the convo with your partner. Plus: top sex toy recs and a playful challenge to try at home. Studies mentioned in this episode: Do Sex Toys Make Me Satisfied? The Use of Sex Toys in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, and the UK The Results of the Magic Wand Wellness Study Are In!

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47:40

1,000 people masturbated for science with Dr. Candice...

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

2025/06/18

Season 12 is all about PLEASURE and we're kicking things off with a juicy one! This week, DB is joined by Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons—licensed psychologist, sex researcher, and pleasure activist—to talk about what happened when 1,000 people with masturbate for science! The Magic Wand Wellness Study is the first study of its kind to look at how daily masturbation impacts things like sleep, stress, focus, confidence, and body image, and the results were amazing. We talk about why solo pleasure is so

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30:23

What Are the On-The-Ground Impacts of the Cuts to...

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

2025/06/11

Within hours of the new administration’s return-to-office, disorder took over. A foreign aid freeze, a stop-work order, and the dismantling of key foreign aid institutions commenced almost immediately. Gayatri Patel, Senior Fellow with rePROs Fight Back, sits down to talk with us about glimmers of hope for protecting this foreign assistance funding and relevant agencies, as well as how we can prepare for the realistic, long-term impacts of these attacks. rePROs Fight Back on X rePROs Fight Back on

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43:04

Death Cramps: Is This Normal?

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

2025/06/04

One nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. What she finds will change how you think about your own body and the medical system. Because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus. https://www.katehelendowney.com/cramped

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Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is Cumming: ALL ABOUT PLEASURE!

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

2025/06/04

Get ready y'all! Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is all about pleasure. We’re cumming in hot on June 18th with the sex ed you actually wanted. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB SEASON 11 SPONSORS: Lion's Den, Uberlube, & Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter for behind-the-scenes content and answers to your

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