Best Danielle Bezalel Podcasts (2025)

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All About My Mother with Tamara Yajia 1:05:45

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4d ago1:05:45

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This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Tamara Yajia talk all about All About My Mother (1999)! Follow Tamara on Instagram at @tamarayajia and buy her book, Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, at https://geni.us/cryformeargentina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What Happens Inside a Consensual Master/Slave BDSM Relationship? (Between Us) 24:25

3h ago24:25

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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 therepeu…

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Punch Drunk Love with Grace Freud 1:45:20

10d ago1:45:20

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On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Grace Freud chat about Punch Drunk Love (2002). And bye bye! Follow Grace on Instagram at @gracefreudbusiness and on Substack at gracegfreud.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori 53:54

7d ago53:54

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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 an…

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G.I. Jane with Rhiannon Hamam 1:32:33

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This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Rhiannon Hamam discuss baldest woman movie G.I. Jane (1997)! Follow Rhiannon on Instagram at @basicrhiannon and check out her podcasts 5-4 and Popular Cradle Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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What is sex after gender affirming surgery like? (Between Us) 22:42

14d ago22:42

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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, h…

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Tour Check-in Minisode! 3:07

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We're taking the week off while we're on our Star Wars prequels tour in the Midwest! We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Trans Pleasure, Explained: Trans Sex 101 with Jamie Joy 48:27

21d ago48:27

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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…

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

26d 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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First Cow with Mattie Lubchansky 1:26:55

1M ago1:26:55

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On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mattie Lubchansky examine First Cow (2019) and *milk* the conversation for all it's worth! Follow Mattie on IG at @mattielubchansky | check out her website at mattielubchansky.com | buy her book Simplicity at https://bookshop.org/p/books/simplicity-mattie-lubchansky/21997655?ean=9780593701126&next=…

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

28d 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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Guardians of the Galaxy 1:56:10

1M ago1:56:10

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This week, we're unlocking an episode from our Patreon (aka Matreon) on Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and promoting out upcoming tour in the Midwest covering the Star Wars prequels! Indianapolis Aug 30, Chicago Aug 31, Madison Sept 4, Minneapolish Sept 7! Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can weed make sex better? 8:51

1M 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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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) 1:47:21

2M ago1:47:21

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It's Jamie's birthday episode and we're covering Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)! Support families in Gaza - linktr.ee/caitlindurante | Donate to PCRF - www.pcrf.net | Support the BDS Movement - https://bdsmovement.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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

1M 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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Revisiting 'Her' in the Age of AI with Mona Chalabi 1:58:19

2M ago1:58:19

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On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mona Chalabi re-examine Her (2013) now that generative AI is actively ruining the world. Here are the articles we cite -- https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a62452522/ai-girlfriend/ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a64444507/men-asking-chatgpt-for-dating-advice/ https://fut…

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

2M 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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Dazed and Confused with Maris Kreizman 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

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This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maris Kreizman discuss Dazed and Confused (1993)! Alright, alright, alright! Follow Maris on social media at @mariskreizman | check out her newsletter at www.themarisreview.com | buy her new book I Want to Burn This Place Down wherever books are sold! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

2M 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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Bechdel Cast Midwest Tour Alert! 4:29

2M ago4:29

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We're going on a Midwest Tour soon and we're covering the STAR WARS PREQUELS! The intersectional feminist discourse you desperately need on Episodes I, II, and III, baby!!! We'll be doing shows in the following cities: Indianapolis - August 30 Chicago - August 31 Madison - September 4 Minneapolis - September 7 Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See o…

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Air Bud with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays 2:01:30

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On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays break all the rules in the podcast rulebook by discussing Air Bud (1997)! P.S. grab tickets to the Bechdel Cast midwest tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Lindy on IG at @thelindywest, Meagan at @importantmeagan, and their podcast at @textmebackpod See omnystud…

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How can I have multiple orgasms? 14:34

2M 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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Perfect Blue with Giana and Chika of Shoujo Sundae 1:29:30

2M ago1:29:30

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This week, special guests Chika and Giana, hosts of Shoujo Sundae podcast, join to discuss Perfect Blue (1997). Here's the Substack we reference in the episode -- https://animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-real-history-of-perfect-blue* Follow Shoujo Sundae on social media at @shoujosundae and check out the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts…

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

2M 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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Adventures in Babysitting with Maebe A. Girl 1:29:54

3M ago1:29:54

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Don't f**k with the Bechdel Cast on this episode on Adventures in Babysitting (1987) with special guest Maebe A. Girl! Don't forget to grab tickets to our upcoming Midwest Tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Maebe A. Girl on Instagram at @maebeagirl and visit https://maebeforstatesenate.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

3M 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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Jaws 1:53:11

3M ago1:53:11

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We're gonna need a bigger... Bechdel Cast episode? And we got one with this episode on Jaws (1975)... check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for our upcoming tour dates in the Midwest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller 46:35

3M 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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Blue Crush with Melody Kamali 1:37:27

3M ago1:37:27

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Surf's up! Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Melody Kamali are catching waves and talking Blue Crush (2002). Follow Melody on social media at @melodykamali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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

3M 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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Real Women Have Curves (with new intro!) with Mala Muñoz 1:57:52

3M ago1:57:52

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This week, we're re-releasing our episode on Real Women Have Curves with special guest Mala Muñoz -- with a new introduction that contains information and resources on how to support communities impacted by the recent escalation of ICE raids in LA and other areas. Visit linktr.ee/bechdelcast to check out links to the various resources! See omnystud…

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

3M 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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Addams Family Values with Ali Nahdee 1:41:09

4M ago1:41:09

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This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ali Nahdee head to summer camp to discuss Addams Family Values (1993). Here's Ali's YouTube video about the film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf3iHldULIk as well as the pieces we mentioned - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thanksgiving-coronavirus-health-indigenous-peoples_n_5fbd44bbc5b6e4b1ea464350 …

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

4M 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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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Crystal 1:50:55

4M ago1:50:55

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On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal sink their teeth into Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)! Follow Crystal on social media at @crystalwillseeyounow and check out Camp Classics podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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

4M 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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Death Cramps: Is This Normal? (from CRAMPED) 43:04

4M 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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What 25 Rom-Coms Taught Me About Sex, Love, and Relationships: Rom-Com Vom Recap 11:48

4M 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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Swing Girls with Ayumi Shinozaki 1:34:02

4M ago1:34:02

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This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ayumi Shinozaki form a jazz band and discuss Swing Girls (2004)! Follow Ayumi on social media at @ayusheknows, check out her podcast Sparkleside Chats and follow it at @magicalgirlayu, and check out the new podcast Charm Point Radio, coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

4M 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 (DB's Download) 15:03

4M 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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ALISON BECHDEL IS ON THE BECHDEL CAST!!! 44:41

4M ago44:41

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THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Very special guest ALISON BECHDEL — ever heard of her??? — joins us to talk about her new comic novel '`Spent,' the Bechdel Test, and more! Check out Alison's website at https://dykestowatchoutfor.com | see her book tour dates at https://dykestowatchoutfor.com/blog | buy her book 'Spent' at https://bookshop.…

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

4M 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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Holes with Korama Danquah 2:10:53

4M ago2:10:53

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This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah dig deep into the movie Holes (2003)! Follow Korama on social media at @koramadrama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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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

5M 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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Always Be My Maybe with Keah Brown 1:33:30

5M ago1:33:30

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On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Keah Brown discuss Always Be My Maybe (2019)! Here's the link for Jamie's upcoming book events -- https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jamie-loftus-raw-dog/ -- Follow Keah on Instagram at @keah_maria and check out her website at https://keahbrown.com and here are the links mentioned in the episode -- htt…

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

5M 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

5M 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…