Best MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert Podcasts (2025)

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Queering Consent with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou (from Lez Hang Out) 1:18:42

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3h ago1:18:42

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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. A…

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Cultivating pleasure during baby-making sex (DB's Download) 19:41

1d ago19:41

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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. ea…

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Can weed make sex better? 8:51

8d ago8:51

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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 Pl…

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Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pleasure with Dr. Genesee Herzberg 57:43

15d ago57:43

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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 Det…

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What do I need to know about my hormones? 14:31

22d ago14:31

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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 …

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Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido through Middle Age and Beyond with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt 57:29

1M ago57:29

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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 …

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How can I have multiple orgasms? 14:34

1M ago14:34

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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 aga…

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20 Types of Orgasms with Goody Howard 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

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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 org…

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What do I do if my partner and I have mismatched libidos? 13:48

2M ago13:48

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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 ABO…

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Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller 46:35

2M ago46:35

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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 …

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How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together? 14:33

2M ago14:33

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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…

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1,000 people masturbated for science with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons 47:40

2M ago47:40

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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 masturbate for science! The Magic Wand Wellness Study is the first study of its kind to look at how daily mast…

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What Are the On-The-Ground Impacts of the Cuts to Foreign Assistance? (from rePROs Fight Back) 30:23

3M ago30:23

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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…

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Death Cramps: Is This Normal? (from CRAMPED) 43:04

3M ago43:04

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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. h…

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Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is here: ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! 1:06

3M ago1:06

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Ready to have better sex? Start here. This season on Sex Ed with DB, we’re diving into what your high school health class definitely didn’t teach you: how to get more pleasure. Whether you’re trying to orgasm with a partner, explore your kinks, or just feel more confident in your body—this is the season for you. Hit play to hear what we’re covering…

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What 25 Rom-Coms Taught Me About Sex, Love, and Relationships: Rom-Com Vom Recap 11:48

3M ago11:48

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That’s a wrap on Rom-Com Vom! We made it through a whole season of dissecting the cringiest lessons the rom-coms that raised us tried to teach. In this final episode, DB reflects on what she’s learned through making the show—and what these movies still reveal about love, culture, and ourselves. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok:…

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No Strings Attached with Kate Helen Downey: Rom-Com Vom 50:27

3M ago50:27

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It’s the final Rom-Com Vom—and we’re going out with a true vom. DB is joined by the brilliant Kate from CRAMPED to dissect No Strings Attached, a film so bafflingly bad it makes you double-check that yes, it really did come out in 2011. They unpack the film’s deeply weird messages about women, work, and love, from its rare-but-still-weird period sc…

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DB's TV Review: Dying For Sex 15:03

3M ago15:03

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In this week’s bonus ep: DB reviews Dying for Sex, a show about what happens when a terminal diagnosis blows your whole life open, and catalyzes a chaotic late-stage sexual awakening. She breaks down what the show gets right about trauma and autonomy, and how it captures the weird and tender reality of female friendship. Mentioned in this episode: …

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13 Going on 30 with Paul Caiola: Rom-Com Vom 45:41

3M ago45:41

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This week, we are thrilled (wink wink) to review 13 Going on 30! DB and Paul talk about the ethics of age-gap romance when time travel is involved, and why 2000s films were so obsessed with pitting women against each other. Plus: dollhouses, dream jobs, and whether Matty is actually too good for Jenna. GUEST DETAILS Since 2019, Paul has been one-ha…

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How do I get out of the friend zone? 10:22

4M ago10:22

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Inspired by this week's Rom Com Vom episode on the disastrous Just Friends, DB answers a listener's question about getting out of the friend zone... Mentioned in this episode: Just Friends with Lauren Passell and Holly Brown CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube…

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Just Friends with Lauren Passell and Holly Brown: Rom-Com Vom 36:20

4M ago36:20

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Buckle up, it's Just Friends week on Rom Com Vom! DB is joined by Holly Brown and Lauren Passell of Tink Media to break down reformed fuckboys, friend zone mythology, and why this movie still kind of slaps, even when it sincerely shouldn’t. GUEST DETAILS Lauren Passell is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth and strategy company, and the edi…

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Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie (from Be Well, Sis) 12:11

4M ago12:11

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Today we’re sharing an episode from one of our wellness podcast faves: Be Well, Sis. Hosted by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, the show is dedicated to providing resources for Black millennial women to be their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear an excerpt from the episode Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie: Strateg…

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BEST OF: ORGASMS (Re-release) 24:16

4M ago24:16

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DB is on her honeymoon, so we're bringing you the BEST orgasm tips from the archives of Sex Ed with DB! DB and Mariah from Sex Ed Files share their go-to techniques for reaching the big O. Then, stick around as DB tackles a listener's question on how to make orgasms even more intense. Hear the full episodes: Curious Sex Ed: Orgasms More Sex Ed: How…

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Pleasure Beyond Orgasm with Sexuality Doula Ev'Yan Whitney (Re-release) 52:25

4M ago52:25

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Pleasure is so much more than orgasm. Don’t believe us? In this re-release, DB dives into all things sensuality with Sexuality Doula Ev’Yan Whitney, author of Sensual Self. They unpack the grip of purity culture, talk body reconnection, and offer real-world tips for bringing more pleasure into your life—yes, even outside the bedroom. Still untangli…

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BEST OF: SEX TOYS 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Sex toys are the best toys. In this Best Of episode, we’re revisiting two fan-favorite minis all about finding your toy—the one that gets you there every time. If your browser has 25 tabs open full of a different vibes that buzz, suck, swirl, or pulse and you still don’t know where to start, this one’s for you. Mentioned in this episode: DB's Magic…

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Curious Sex Ed: Porn Addiction (Re-release) 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Is porn addiction real? Or just another shame spiral? In this Curious Sex Ed re-release, DB and Mariah Caudillo of Sex Ed Files talk first encounters, how porn shapes our sexuality, and what a healthy relationship with porn actually looks like. If you’ve ever wondered “am I watching too much?”, this one’s for you! CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedw…

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BEST OF: PORN 22:19

4M ago22:19

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You’ve got porn questions—we’ve got answers! In this Best Of episode we’re revisiting two essential minisodes on your most asked-about topic. Let’s get into it! Mentioned in this episode: What Kind of Porn Is Everyone Watching? Is It Normal to Watch Gay Porn If I’m Straight? CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter…

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What should my vagina smell like? 7:08

4M ago7:08

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What should a vagina smell like? Hint: not a bouquet of roses. In this week’s bonus episode, DB tackles one of the most Googled (and least talked about) questions in sexual health. From the history of floral-scented shame to what’s actually normal down there, we break down myths, signs of infection, and why your vagina’s natural scent isn’t a probl…

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The Wedding Singer with Hari Kondabolu: Rom-Com Vom 41:56

5M ago41:56

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This week on Rom Com Vom, comedian and cultural critic Hari Kondabolu joins us to dig into The Wedding Singer—one of DB's childhood favorites! We talk emotional manipulation, passive female leads, and why so many rom-coms treat marriage like a finish line. Julia deserves better! Plus, softboy meltdown karaoke, marriage as the ultimate female achiev…

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Should I have sex with my ex? 8:36

5M ago8:36

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In It’s Complicated, Meryl Streep’s character finds herself tangled back up with her slimy ex—familiar, messy, but kind of irresistible. In this week’s bonus ep, DB dives into the real-life version of this quandary and answers a listener’s question about sleeping with their ex. Why are we drawn back to people we’ve already left? Can it ever actuall…

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It’s Complicated with Nicoletta Heidegger, LMFT: Rom-Com Vom 45:10

5M ago45:10

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In It’s Complicated, Meryl Streep is a thriving divorcée caught between her sleazy ex-husband and a soft-spoken architect. What starts as a steamy rekindling quickly turns into a chaotic spiral of questionable decision making. This week, we're unpacking what It’s Complicated gets right about midlife sex, healing, and regret — and what it leaves out…

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MUNCH: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Pussy (from Shameless Sex) 13:31

5M ago13:31

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We’re dropping a clip from one of our all-time fave podcasts: Shameless Sex! If you’ve ever wondered how to level up your pussy-eating game, this episode’s for you. Pleasure educator Tyomi Morgan walks us through techniques, tools, and tips for giving oral that actually hits. Mouths, hands, toys—it’s all on the table (or bed, or floor, etc.). We LO…

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Sweet Home Alabama with Becca Rea-Tucker: Rom-Com Vom 31:10

5M ago31:10

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This week, we’re joined by Becca Rea-Tucker—aka The Sweet Feminist—to break down Sweet Home Alabama, the rom-com that wants you to root for a gaslighting ex with a glassblowing hobby. DB and Becca dig into the movie’s deep-fried nostalgia, messy relationship dynamics, and the way rom-coms love to dress up coercion as fate. They unpack emotional man…

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Abortion Policy Updates You NEED To Know 12:41

5M ago12:41

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DB is here with a critical update on the state of abortion in the U.S.—and it’s a mixed bag. From attacks on medication abortion and emergency care to the pardoning of anti-abortion extremists, Trump’s agenda is already reshaping access. But there’s good news too: Arizona just delivered a major win, and organizing continues to pay off across the co…

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Dirty Dancing with Steph Herold: Rom-Com Vom 36:57

5M ago36:57

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In Dirty Dancing, Baby Houseman heads to the Catskills for some good old-fashioned family bonding and accidentally ends up in the arms of a sexy dance instructor—and in the middle of a very real conversation about class, abortion, and rebellion. This week, we had the time of our LIFE with Steph Herold—repro researcher, cultural critic, and abortion…

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Sex Ed with DB is getting CENSORED; help us fight back! 10:36

5M ago10:36

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Following this week’s conversation with Jackie Rotman on the Center for Intimacy Justice’s groundbreaking new report, DB shares her own experience with digital suppression as a sex educator. From flagged posts to shadowbanning to disappearing content, she talks about how social media censorship has affected her work and mental health—and what audie…

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The Digital Gag: How Big Tech is Censoring Sexual Health with Jackie Rotman 42:36

5M ago42:36

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The Digital Gag Report recently published by the Center for Intimacy Justice exposes how social media platforms systematically block sexual health content while giving a free pass to erectile dysfunction ads. From financial losses to self-censorship, the consequences are massive. So why is this happening, and what needs to change for it to stop? Ja…

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Medicaid & Reproductive Rights: Why It Matters (from rePROs Fight Back) 10:31

6M ago10:31

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This week, we’re sharing a special clip from a recent episode of a podcast we love, rePROs Fight Back, where Madeline Morcelle, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, breaks down why Medicaid is essential to sexual and reproductive healthcare—and what’s at stake with proposed funding cuts. Medicaid currently insures over 72 million peo…

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Legally Blonde with Brandon Kyle Goodman: Rom-Com Vom 36:41

6M ago36:41

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In Legally Blonde, Elle Woods follows her ex to Harvard Law to win him back—only to realize she’s way too good for him. But does the movie actually challenge the system, or just find a way to play by its rules? This week, Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth, Tell Me Something Messy) joins DB to talk about why this movie still resonates, where it falls …

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Can AI Boyfriends Fulfill Secret Fantasies? 15:20

6M ago15:20

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In Sleepless in Seattle, Annie falls for a man she’s never met, drawn in by the fantasy of who he might be. But what happens when that fantasy isn’t just in your head... and it's talking back to you? In this week's bonus episode, DB dives into the rise of AI relationships, the loneliness driving people to seek them out, and the ethical questions ar…

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Sleepless in Seattle with Talia Koren: Rom-Com Vom 36:45

6M ago36:45

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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) …

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What even is emotional cheating? 11:41

6M ago11:41

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In The Wedding Planner, Steve and Mary never technically cross a physical line—but does that mean nothing shady is going on? If you’re emotionally invested in someone outside your relationship, is that cheating? This week, DB brings in feminist relationship theory from bell hooks, Esther Perel, and Adrienne Rich to unpack emotional infidelity—what …

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The Wedding Planner with Liza Treyger: Rom-Com Vom 29:58

6M ago29:58

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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 politi…

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Where did "virginity" come from? 12:13

6M ago12:13

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It’s a concept we all grew up with, and it’s certainly shaped the way Hollywood tells stories about sex, but have you ever stopped to ask where the idea of virginity even came from? In this bonus episode, DB breaks down the history of virginity as a social construct, how it’s been used to control women, and why the hymen was never a reliable “proof…

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The 40 Year-Old Virgin with Caitlin Durante: Rom-Com Vom 42:36

6M ago42:36

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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 f…

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What is it like dating with a physical disability? 10:40

7M ago10:40

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Dating is a minefield for all of us, but it comes with additional challenges for disabled folks. In this bonus episode, DB discusses the biggest challenges and what people should know about dating with a disability, featuring answers from Steve Way and Danny Kurtzman. From navigating first dates to dealing with misconceptions, they share their pers…

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Good Bad Things with Steve Way and Danny Kurtzman: Rom-Com Vom 33:53

7M ago33:53

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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…

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Why isn't adoption the easy alternative to abortion? 16:13

7M ago16:13

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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 …

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Juno with Dr. Gretchen Sisson: Rom-Com Vom 50:54

7M ago50:54

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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 moth…

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How do I increase my libido after a dry spell? 18:22

7M ago18:22

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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, a…