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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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13:23

Why do some early experiences turn into lifelong...

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

2026/02/18

Ever look back on a childhood memory and realize it maybe awakened something in you that you're just now finding... very, very interesting? One of our incredible (and very brave, we LOVE you for this) listeners sent in a question about being in this predicament. Do childhood experiences impact our sexual interests, kinks, and/or fetishes? Why? What's going on psychologically? And does anyone have some ground beef? Asking for... reasons. Have a burning question for DB? Send us an email at

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51:14

Hardwired for Connection: Intimacy, Pleasure, and...

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

2026/02/11

Are we in an intimacy and loneliness crisis? And if so, what's so bad about that? A lot more than you might think. Dr. Justin Garcia's new book The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love details why intimacy is VITAL for survival in the human species. We are social animals, and that's not something the digital age can get around. Join DB for this BRILLIANT conversation with Dr. Justin Garcia all about what intimacy is, how it works, and why we need it. GUEST

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12:11

What happens in the brain during an orgasm?

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

2026/02/04

So what ACTUALLY happens in our brains during orgasm to make it feel so good? In this episode, DB breaks down the brain chemistry and neuroscience behind orgasms. Learn about what endorphins actually are (and aren't), the other chemicals in your brain creating other sensations, and how everything comes together ;) A CHANCE TO GIVE US OPINIONS AND WIN $50Want a chance to tell us what you think about the show -- and win $50? Please take our audience survey! This survey should take just five minutes,

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57:34

Baby Gay, Big Pleasure: Coming Out Later in Life with...

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

2026/01/28

Coming out later in life? Welcome to you! Coming out is such a personal process, whether you're coming out to yourself or your loved ones. In this episode, DB talks with queer coach Eva Bloom all about what coming out later in life can look like. GUEST DETAILSEva Bloom (they/them) is a queer & trans late bloomer coach, community facilitator, and inclusive sex-ed speaker. With training in social psychology and their own lived experience, they help adults come into their queerness with confidence,

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13:37

The Sex Educator Business Lab: Apply By 2/1/26!

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

2026/01/21

Ready to Actually Make Money as a Sex Educator? Introducing the Sex Educator Business Lab. Business education for sex educators — finally. APPLY HERE BY 2/1/26! If you've been building content, supporting people, and showing up as a sex educator — but still feel unsure how to turn that work into reliable income — you're not behind. You're just missing information no one ever taught you. Most of us were trained in education and care, not brand strategy, sponsorships, or monetization. The result

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01:00:42

Testosterone, Pleasure, and the Libido Myth with Dr....

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

2026/01/14

So, what even is testosterone -- and why do so many menopausal women swear by it? DB and her mom Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt dive into a recent New York Times article "I'm on Fire': Testosterone Is Giving Women Back Their Sex Drive — and Then Some" by Susan Dominus. What does testosterone actually do? Who could benefit from taking it? What are the risks? And why are the only people who can easily access it cis men? (You know why.) GUEST DETAILSDr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an obstetrician and gynecologist

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38:11

Birth Control Troubles and Vibrator Triumphs (DB on...

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

2026/01/07

Today, we bring you an episode from one of our favorite pods, The Longest Shortest Time — featuring DB as a guest! As the daughter of an OBGYN, Danielle Bezalel learned all about vaginas — but pleasure wasn't part of the conversation. Now she's on a mission to help people prioritize pleasure. Tune in as she shares the incident that motivated her to become a sex educator, her own struggles with birth control, the orgasm experiment she did on herself, and tips for getting in the mood as a busy

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31:52

Why Heated Rivalry Is SO HOT (it's not just the sex...

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

2026/01/02

Have you been obsessing over Heated Rivalry? Us too. If this year's New Years Eve coverage with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are anything to go off of, EVERYONE's been crazy about this show -- yes, even the lesbians. So what makes this series SO HOT even for people who aren't gay men? Let's take a look at Heated Rivalry, BL, and yaoi, with Lina Dune! GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub podcast and fairy submother to all who seek her advice. She can be

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01:00:28

Challenging Consent Narratives with (and of) Mia...

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

2025/12/31

In this very different -- and very difficult -- episode, DB sits down with Mia Schachter of Consent Wizardry to talk all about consent. But what DB gets is not what she expected. Please note that this episode contains difficult and potentially triggering conversations around consent. This episode touches on discussions and experiences of consent violations, as well as a perspective that might trigger feelings or memories of victim blaming for some listeners. Be sure to listen through the Pleasure

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20:08

From Stuck to Sizzling: Intimacy Rewired (from...

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

2025/12/24

Can You Imagine Having the Tools to Easily Rewrite Your Relationship with Intimacy and Create a More Fulfilling (and Juicier) Life? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex, where we dive into the world of Intimacy Rewired. Not only will you learn about this online course that will transform your relationships and life, but you will also walk away with a few life changing tools to apply in your own life. Amy Baldwin and Ian Stratton are the masterminds behind this groundbreaking program, and they're

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01:07:03

The Pleasure of Subbing with Lina Dune

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

2025/12/17

Let's ask a sub all about subbing! What's the appeal of submission? Can being a submissive be feminist? Can being a sub be empowering? And how can you figure out if you might be a sub too? Plus: DB and guest Lina Dune talk about trad wives. Ladies, is that just a kink? GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub podcast and fairy submother to all who seek her advice. She can be found writing about desire over on substack at askasub.substack.com. She's occasionally

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13:35

How does autism shape someone's experience of sex —...

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

2025/12/10

How does autism interact with sex and pleasure? From sensory distractions to overstimulation to routines, DB breaks down how to get the most pleasure out of sex if you're autistic, including scripts for how to talk to your partner(s) -- and how to be a better partner to autistic folks! Check out the Organization for Autism Research's Sex Ed for Self-Advocates guide ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks,

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55:10

The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with...

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

2025/12/03

People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled yourself. And don't forget: anyone can become disabled. You never know if or when this conversation might hit even closer to home. GUEST DETAILS Andrew

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14:26

Does sex actually make the vagina looser?

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

2025/11/26

We've got a great listener question this week: does having sex often -- and/or with many different partners -- actually make your vagina looser? Let's break into the science and bust some myths. Don't let purity culture get you down! And remember, you can email DB with your questions at sexedwithdb@gmail.com, and yours might be chosen for a future episode too! ABOUT SEASON 13 Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex

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57:24

Secrets of a sex cult: when pleasure gets weaponized...

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

2025/11/19

This week, we're talking about how sexuality can be used to coerce people in cultlike settings, through the lens of Ellen Huet's new book EMPIRE OF ORGASM: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. Ellen joins DB to talk about OneTaste, a for-profit wellness company that was hit with allegations of coercion, forced labor, and other abusive practices. Listen in for the story of how Ellen dove into this story as an investigative journalist -- including the time she came face-to-face with the

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18:04

Is it normal to always feel sore after sex?

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

2025/11/12

What's a normal amount of pain to feel after sex? Is everyone else sore after sex and not talking about it? How can you make sex less painful and more pleasurable? Today, learn from DB about what is and is not normal about pain during and after sex, when you should be worried, and when maybe you could just use some more lube. (Hint: Uberlube reigns supreme!) RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Mayo Clinic's guide on when to seek care:

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45:26

Cutting Edge Pleasure Research for Queer Black Women...

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

2025/11/05

Black folks are often left out of research studies. Queer people are often left out of research studies. Women are often left out of research studies. So if you're a Black queer woman, there's hardly any research about your specific needs, struggles, and pleasure -- and that's where our guest, Dr. Shemeka Thorpe, comes in! We're kicking off our second Pleasure season by diving into #HotGirlScience, intersectionality, and Dr. Thorpe's incredible research all about Black Queer women. ABOUT OUR

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01:08

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 TRAILER: EVEN MORE PLEASURE!

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

2025/11/04

You all loved Season 12 so much, we're running it back -- and bringing you EVEN MORE PLEASURE! This season we're covering everything you want to know about pleasure, orgasms, sex cults, BDSM, and so much more. I'm talking to some of the top experts in the field, and answering your most pressing questions about sex, intimacy, and pleasure. Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB starts November 5th, 2025 and episodes air every Wednesday! Got questions about sex you've been too nervous to ask? Ask your question

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49:38

BEST OF: MASTURBATION

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

2025/10/29

This best-of episode is all about MASTURBATION! Taken from our backlog to bring back our best advice, histories, and myth-busting all about self-pleasure to wrap up our first pleasure season! How do you know if you're masturbating too much? What's the deal with the history of vibrators? And WHAT came from WHAT in mythology? Dive into this episode for some wild stories and affirming advice. Don't be too shy to love yourself! Episodes featured: The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and

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41:44

BEST OF: PLEASURE

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

2025/10/22

This best-of episode is all about PLEASURE! Taken from some of our favorite episodes in Season 12, our first season all about pleasure, you'll get tips and ruminations on how to get the most pleasure out of your life. Listen in for talks on multiple orgasms, different types of orgasms, and how to initiate intimacy with confidence! Episodes featured: How can I have multiple orgasms? 20 Types of Orgasms with Goody Howard Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12

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