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Rom-Com Vom

Did our favorite rom-coms we adored growing up totally warp our ideas about love, relationships, dating, and sex? Spoiler alert: they sure did, and we’re here to unpack the mess with a feminist twist! I"m DB and this is Rom-Com Vom: a Sex Ed with DB podcast show where in every episode we go under the covers with a beloved rom-com, strip away its hidden toxic messages, and rewrite the script on love + sex. Join me, DB (a Sex Educator & Pop Culture lover) and my renowned guests like Comedian

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36:45

Sleepless in Seattle with Talia Koren

Rom-Com Vom ·

2026/01/16

In Sleepless in Seattle, a woman hears a stranger’s voice on the radio and decides she has to be with him. A few cross-country flights, some light stalking, and one dramatic Empire State Building finale later— a recipe for true love? Or just another rom-com ignoring boundaries in the name of "destiny?"This week, Talia Koren (Dating Intentionally) joins DB to unpack the film’s gender dynamics, its borderline obsessive premise, and why rom-coms always overlook the stable, reliable guy.Guest

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29:57

The Wedding Planner with Liza Treyger

Rom-Com Vom ·

2026/01/09

J.Lo and Matthew McConaughey star in one of the most early 2000s rom-coms of all time, complete with a near-death meet-cute and a love triangle that ignores all workplace ethics. But is The Wedding Planner actually romantic...? Or just a lesson in emotional cheating?This week, comedian Liza Treyger joins DB to unpack the film’s messy gender politics, its weird obsession with wedding culture, and why Steve might be one of rom-com history’s most gaslight-y love interests.Guest detailsNamed one of

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42:36

The 40 Year-Old Virgin with Caitlin Durante

Rom-Com Vom ·

2026/01/02

The 40-Year-Old Virgin launched a comedy empire—but does it still hold up, or is it best left in the mid-2000s? From outdated jokes to cringeworthy gender politics, this Judd Apatow classic has a lot to answer for. This week, comedian and Bechdel Cast co-host Caitlin Durante joins DB to break down its virginity-obsessed premise, the way it treats female pleasure as a punchline, and why so many early 2000s comedies leaned on casual misogyny and homophobia for laughs.Guest detailsCaitlin Durante is a

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33:53

Good Bad Things with Steve Way and Danny Kurtzman

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/12/26

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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50:53

Juno with Dr. Gretchen Sisson

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/12/19

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?Guest detailsGretchen Sisson, Ph.D., is a qualitative sociologist studying abortion and adoption at Advancing New Standards in

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32:31

How Stella Got Her Groove Back with Dr. Candice...

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/12/12

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: cringey accents, objectifying Taye Diggs, and the long-term cultural impact of this iconic rom-com.Guest detailsDr. Candice Nicole is an award-winning psychologist and associate professor at Emory University. She is author of Good Sex:

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34:04

Pretty Woman with Savannah Hankinson

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/12/05

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!Guest detailsSavannah Hankinson is the Head of

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27:27

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days with Justine Kay and...

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/11/28

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...---------------------SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand

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36:35

Notting Hill with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/11/21

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!Guest detailsDr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board-certified OBGYN with over 30 years of experience. She's also DB's mom and a frequent guest on Sex Ed with DB, bringing her medical expertise and pop culture commentary to

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34:14

Never Been Kissed with Dirty Lola

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/11/14

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---------------------SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable

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34:15

Love & Basketball with Mariah Caudillo

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/11/07

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: https://carafem.org/. Check out their abortion campaign in Times Square:

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33:57

Shallow Hal with Jill Lissner

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/10/31

DB teams up with Jill Lissner, go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that isShallow 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 MentionedPodcasts Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AZBXG7ySoUtvksem7bc0S - Tony

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31:45

50 First Dates with Bre

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/10/24

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).ContactWant to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at

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Twilight with Reed Amber and Florence Bark

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/10/17

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

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33:11

10 Things I Hate About You with Melissa Strype

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/10/10

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?Guest detailsMelissa Strype is a comedian and director based in Los Angeles. She creates at the intersection of comedy and

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32:29

You've Got Mail with Logan Ury

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/10/03

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.Guest detailsLogan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling book How to

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38:36

Hitch with Franchesca Ramsey

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/09/26

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!Guest detailsFranchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of

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OUT NOW: Rom-Com Vom

Rom-Com Vom ·

2025/09/19

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!---------------------SEXUAL HEALTH PROS! Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand

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