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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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02:13

Introducing Pleasure People

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

2026/10/09

Pleasure People is the series that uncovers the science of pleasure through real research and the people who lived it. A thousand people. Three weeks. One question science rarely asks outright: what does daily pleasure actually do for you? In this 6-part limited audio series, hosted by veteran sex educator Danielle Bezalel, Pleasure People follows eight participants of a first-of-its-kind intervention study that tracked pleasure's impact on sleep, stress, relationship satisfaction, and so much more

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21:46

BEST OF: SEX WITH CONFIDENCE

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

2026/10/07

In this Best Of episode, we're talking all about how to have sex with confidence, from initiation to maybe even some domination. You'll hear clips from: Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori GUEST DETAILS Whitni Miller is a queer couples intimacy coach helping people build deeper connection, playful pleasure, and authentic desire. Follow @bde.moves on Instagram for tips, real talk, and tools to transform your intimate life. ABOUT SEASON 12

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BEST OF: PENIS PLEASURE

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

2026/10/07

In this Best Of episode, we're giving some love to pleasure and the penis! We've got clips from three of our favorite penis-focused episodes: Prostate orgasms vs penile orgasms: what's the difference? Does penis size matter? How long should it take to ejaculate -- and what actually counts as premature ejaculation? ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5

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43:14

Eating Ass and Anal Fisting: Advanced Anal with Luna...

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

2026/09/23

The AMAZING Luna Matatas is back for another episode ALL ABOUT THE BOOTY! She brought us a 101 back in Season 13 (see below for a link to that episode), and now she's back to talk about the next steps. Anal fisting! Eating ass! And -- a trendy tattoo a bunch of cishet men are maybe now regretting, if internet lore is ever to be trusted? IN THIS EPISODE: Season 13's "Seducing the Booty: Tips for Pleasurable Anal Play with Luna Matatas" ; Luna's workshops and classes; WE LOVE UBERLUBE! ABOUT OUR

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43:46

Yes, Mistress: Professional Domination Stories with...

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

2026/09/09

Buckle in for a wild one: today, DB talks with Mistress Marley all about her work as a professional Dominatrix! Hear what it's like to dominate clients for a living -- including stories aboput her most frequent requests, her biggest surprises, and one of her best clients of all time. Listeners, you're not going to be able to predict his story. If you're still out there, client, we cannot stop thinking about you. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mistress Marley is an award-winning Femdom educator, professional

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48:33

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Pussy with Shameless...

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

2026/08/26

Last season, we had Amy Baldwin on to talk sucking dick. This season, we have her on to talk eating pussy! Join our new queen or oral to learn about everything cunnilingus. From tactics to busting myths to how to get out of your own head while receiving, this episode is your go-to guide for going down on vulvas. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Amy Baldwin is a sex and relationship coach, certified sex educator, co-host of the Shameless Sex podcast, two-time winner of the Sexpert of the Year award, lead educator

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52:15

Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause

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

2026/08/12

What is a "gooner" and what do they have to do with so-called porn addictions? DB sits down with Dr. Nikky Prause, a clinical scientist and researcher who's written on everything from asexuality to penis size preference to compulsive sexual behavior. And we found her in a pretty interesting way... from a YouTube video that claims to be a look into a real gooner's life and struggles, all revolving around a porn addiction. Dr. Prause was a featured expert -- but what's her side of the story? IN THIS

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18:17

Should I give up on men?

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

2026/08/05

Can someone have a healthy sexual relationship with cis men... even if they don't want to give head? Even if they want to RECEIVE head but not give it? Even if they don't really want penetration at all? Or should they just give up on men altogether? In this episode, DB weighs in on this question -- and the answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think. Just like a lot of cis men are! ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ:

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51:15

Lick My Toes: The History of the Foot Fetish with...

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

2026/07/29

Season 14 and we're JUST NOW doing an episode on the foot fetish?! It's about time! DB talks with Adam Zmith, author of "Solemates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet", about why so many people love feet. This fetish, kink, and interest has such a rich history and some fun statistics that might shock you like they shocked us. IN THIS EPISODE: Adam Zmith's book "Solemates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet"; Adam Zmith's book "Deep Sniff A History of Poppers and Queer Futures"; foot strokers; sensation

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01:02:44

Sex Ed? Six Figures! With Podcaster & Educator...

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

2026/07/22

Ever wondered how we make this show? Even if you're familiar with the business of podcasts (think programmtic ads read by strangers), you might be surprised by how we do it here. We're featuring an episode of Other People's Pockets with DB as a guest, talking about how we fund this show and its team! (Did you know we have a team of lovely amazing people? Check the bottom of our show notes for the credits!) Hear DB announce something new and SO EXCITING: monetizeyourindiepod.com ! If you're a

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48:24

Libido Pills and the Myth of the Quick Libido Fix...

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

2026/07/15

What if there was a pill that could radically change how women feel desire? In this episode, DB talks to her mom, the incredible Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, about libido pills. What can they do -- and what's more marketing than reality? Are pills like Addyi the "Viagra for women"? FROM THIS EPISODE: "Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt" from Season 13; "Hyposexuality Disorder with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt" from Season 4; Listen to the Sex and Psychology Podcast here

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14:07

Why am I nervous about getting strapped?

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

2026/07/08

My sweet sapphics, are we stressed about the strap? Let's talk about it. In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about anxiety around a new, exciting, queer sexual act. Remember: it's okay to be nervous! Let's unpack why sometimes, even things that sound awesome can be a little scary. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get

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50:19

The Polycule Episode with Rachel Wright

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

2026/07/01

It seems like everybody is talking about polycules right now -- but what are they actually? How do polycules work? What makes a polcule appeal to people? DB talks to the incredible Rachel Wright about everything polycules, from busting myths to talking about the joy of love outside of the framework of monogamy. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and educator specializing in modern relationships, mental health, and sex, known for translating

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16:09

Why do I fantasize about things I would never want in...

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

2026/06/24

In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about the differences between fantasies and what we want in real life. Remember: fantasies are just that. They don't make you a bad person! Let's dive into our psyches and see what the root of the fantasy might be -- and how those fantasies are trying to give us something we crave. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. ALSO LISTEN TO: "The Pleasure of Subbing with Lina Dune" and "Weird

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42:11

The Truth About BV and Intimacy with Daniella Levy

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

2026/06/17

If you have a vagina, there's a nonzero chance you've dealt with vaginal discomfort: itching, burning, strange discharge, pain, or something just feeling off. You are absolutely not alone. Today, DB sits down to talk with Daniella Levy, one of the co-founders of Happy V. What's it like having chronic Bqacterial Vaginosis -- and what's it like finally being free from it? We're SO PROUD to be partnered with Happy V here at the show! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Daniella Levy is the co-founder of Happy V, a

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18:58

Am I a bad person for paying for sex?

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

2026/06/10

Today, we're answering a listener question about sex work from the perspective of a client. Is it bad to pay for sex? Why did it make this listener feel awful afterwards? It's time to dispel some myths about sex work and see what the root of this shame might be. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question FROM THIS EPISODE: Come to our Bi Flirting Night on 6/12 in Oakland, CA! | Our episode "The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew

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48:50

Sex, Dating, and Finding Your Pleasure After Divorce...

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

2026/06/03

In this episode, DB welcomes back three-time guest Dr. Lexx Brown-James to talk about what she's learned from working with folks in relationships for almost two decades. From gaining confidence to giving yourself the time you need to the dating apps, let's break down some of what post-divorce folks might experience in dating. What is it like getting back into the dating pool after a divorce? In one word, according to Dr. Lexx: intentional. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a

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13:30

How do I balance religion and my sexual desires?

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

2026/05/27

In this episode, DB answers an anonymous question from a listener about how to manage religious beliefs with changing views on sex, desire, and relationships. What does it mean when who we're becoming clashing with who we think we're supposed to be -- and how does that impact our relationships? ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. FURTHER LISTENING: Our episode "Sex, Spirituality, and Religion with Reverend Pleasure" TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find

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44:52

Pleasure as Resistance with Ericka Hart

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

2026/05/20

Welcome to Season 14! We're kicking it off with an incredible conversation with Ericka Hart, author of the new book Nasty Work: Resist Systems, Explore Desire, and Liberate Yourself! DB talks to Ericka about colonization, pleasure, shame, joy, and working in sex ed. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ericka Hart (pronouns: she/they) is a black queer femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker and award-winning sexuality educator with a Master's of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. IN THIS

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01:01

Start Here: Pleasure, Orgasms, Kink, & Better Sex |...

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

2026/05/18

We are coming back with Season 14 on May 20th, 2026! Join us in this new pleasure season of conversations with sex ed experts, answering anonymous questions from real listeners, and takes on the sexual wellness news and media happening right now. Want to have your question answered by DB on an episode? There's still time! ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZFind your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5

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