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

"How C*m?" with Remy Kassimir

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode of the season, DB chats with Remy Kassimir, a stand-up comedian who created the How C*m podcast after years of never having an o...

Can you make your girl c**?

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make your girl c**? In this sex trivia episode, DB quizzes you with questions about anatomy, orgasms, pleasure, and communication in the bedro...

How to Date Better with Hinge's Director of Relationship Science Logan Ury

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, DB speaks with Logan Ury, a behavioural scientist turned dating coach who is the Director of Relationship Science at the dati...

What are some things I should know about condoms?

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are some things I should know about condoms? Condoms do double duty in that they protect against STIs and unwanted pregnancy at the same time! D...

"Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" with Director Sophie Hyde

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB speaks with Sophie Hyde, an Australian film director, writer, producer and co-founder of Closer Productions about her most recent...

What are the best sex-positive TV shows?

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best sex-positive TV shows? There are seemingly millions of TV shows out there (and DB watches many of them). DB shares some of her fave...

Sex Ed for Youth in Foster Care with Cindy Cruz

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, DB chats with Cindy Cruz, the Director for the Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP) at the National Cent...

Is it possible I'm pregnant if I didn't have vaginal intercourse?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible I'm pregnant if I didn't have vaginal intercourse? DB gives some tools and information needed to be safe during sexual encounters (dur...

A Conversation about Down There with Your Favorite Urologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB interviews Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, aka Your Favorite Urologist, a pelvic floor surgeon and sexual medicine specialist who uses social...

Why does it hurt when I have sex?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does it hurt when I have sex? While pain during sex is common for some women, it is not normal. DB offers some potential things to think about th...

A Health Home for Black Women with KIMBRITIVE Founders Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the founders of KIMBRITIVE, Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite, join the podcast for the second time! (ICYMI, check the...

What is the most common STI in the US?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the most common STI in the US? Maybe you're thinking it's gonorrhea, HIV, or herpes? In this episode, DB probably surprises you with facts ab...

Parenting and Sex Ed with The Puberty Podcast Hosts Vanessa Kroll-Bennett and Cara Natterson

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB sits down with the hosts of The Puberty Podcast, Vanessa Kroll-Bennett and Cara Natterson. They discuss common questions and tips...

What is ethical porn?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is ethical porn? DB does a deep dive on what ethical porn is, ethical porn sites she recommends, and all the stuff the haters have said in her 2 ...

Gender Affirming Care with Surgeon Dr. Blair Peters

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danielle speaks with Dr. Blair Peters, a plastic surgeon who performs gender-affirming surgeries, including facial, chest and genital...

Does body count matter?

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does body count matter? DB explains her thoughts on the matter and shares that a large or small "body count" is nothing to be ashamed of. She gives so...

Making Sex Ed Funny with Melissa Strype

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB laughs and goofs around with comedian and performer, Melissa Strype aka @thebiglissa. They chat about youth being the experts of t...

Does the pull out method work?

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does the pull out method work? DB shares some stats and information about the pull out method and offers some surprising statistics you probably haven...

Sex FAQs for an OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: Part 2

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is part 2 of DB's mom, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, OB/GYN, answering our listeners' frequently asked sex questions. They discuss side ...

How can I have sex while I'm home for the holidays?

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going home for the holidays and I want to get it on with myself and/or with my boo! Help! DB offers some sneaky tips and tricks as to how to get f...

Sex FAQs for an OBGYN with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: Part 1

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is Part 1 of DB and her mom, OB/GYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt answering our listeners' sex ed questions! They discuss Rebecca's path to becomin...

Is it normal to watch gay porn if I'm straight?

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it normal to watch gay porn if I'm straight. DB breaks down the concept of "normal" and shares that the porn we watch (and the fantasies we have) d...

Desire and Pleasure with Whitni Miller

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Danielle chats with fellow sex educator and TikToker Whitni Miller, aka @BDE.moves. They discuss intimacy in relationships, desire, and abo...

How can I get more in tune with my pleasure?

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I get more in tune with my pleasure? It's easy for us to write off solo sex as unimportant or just something to do once in a while. DB offers s...

Erotica for All with Gina Gutierrez and Faye Keegan

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danielle meets Gina Gutierrez and Faye Keegan, the creators of Dipsea, an app featuring hundreds of feminist, consensual, and sex-pos...

Does penis size matter?

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does penis size matter? From porn to mass media, we learn from a young age that larger penises lead to a better sexual experience. DB challenges that ...

Reading Romance with Helen Hoang

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, DB speaks with Helen Hoang, the author of three romance novels including "The Kiss Quotient," in which the main character is a...

How do I know if I am masturbating too much?

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I know if I am masturbating too much? DB explores the notion of "too much" masturbation and shares that unless masturbation is taking over your...

Healing from Trauma with Jimanekia Eborn

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danielle talks with Jimanekia Eborn, a sexual assault & trauma expert and trauma media consultant. They discuss trauma-informed sex e...

Introducing: Sex Ed with DB

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and ple...

The Science of Horniness from Come As You Are with Dr. Emily Nagoski

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm sharing a preview of a new podcast I'm enjoying and think you will, too. On Come As You Are, educator and bestselling author Dr. Emily Nago...

What an Abortion Looks Like with Poppy Noor

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, DB talks to Poppy Noor, a journalist and author of the recent viral Guardian article showing what early abortion looks like. T...

How do I feel more present during sex?

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Do I Feel More Present During Sex? DB offers a few options when it comes to using porn and fantasy as a way to connect to a partner during a sexua...

Abortion on Screen with Steph Herold

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Danielle speaks with Steph Herold, a research analyst who studies the portrayal of abortion on television and in film as part ...

How do I become a sex educator?

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I Become A Sex Educator? DB talks about the many paths to becoming a sex educator and how important it is to learn from experts who have been d...

The Intersection of Immigration and Reproductive Health with Nancy Cárdenas Peña

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB speaks with Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Texas State Director for Policy and Advocacy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive ...

How do I tell my spouse about my foot fetish?

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I tell my spouse about my foot fetish? DB gives tips and tricks as to how to talk to your partner about a fetish or kink you have and encourage...

Reclaiming Power with Madame Namio

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Danielle talks to Madame Namio, a self-styled "dommedian" -- a former dominatrix and stand-up comedian. They talk about dom wo...

How can I increase my libido?

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I increase my libido? DB shares that feeling low libido is common for lots of folks. She discusses some tangible tools to implement when it com...

The Orgasm Gap with Laurie Mintz

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 7! In our first episode of the new season, DB sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, a psychologist and professor of human sexuality....

Queer Youth-Led Activism with Maxx Fenning

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, DB speaks with Maxx Fenning, who at just 20 years old is the President and Founder of PRISM, a Florida-based nonprofit aiming t...

Birthing Liberation with Sabia Wade

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode of the season, DB speaks with Sabia Wade, the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, For the Village, Inc, Loads of Pride,...

LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Anti-Extremism with Brandon Wolf

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB speaks with Brandon Wolf, an LGBTQ rights advocate, Pulse Nightclub survivor, and Press Secretary for Equality Florida. They discuss Brandon's expe...

Muslim Sex Ed with The Village Auntie

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB speaks with Angelica Lindsey-Ali aka The Village Auntie, a global movement for women's learning. They discuss sex education and intimacy through th...

Abortion Research with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB speaks with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH, a public health social science researcher who studies abortion access, safety, and the impact of state-level ...

Common Sex Ed Questions with Mariah

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB hangs out with Mariah, the sex educator behind the TikTok account @sexedfiles (with over 235K followers!). They discuss unlearning purity culture t...

Sex Ed on Netflix's "The Circle" with Alyssa Ljubicich

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB gets silly with Alyssa Ljubicich, a sex and relationship coach and contestant on Season 4 of Netlix's "The Circle." They discuss Alyssa's work with...

"A Sexplanation" with Alex Liu

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB talks with Alex Liu, a science reporter and director of "A Sexplanation": a documentary about shame-free sex education. Topics include discussing s...

Masturbation May with Vic Liu

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Masturbation May, DB learns from Vic Liu, author of "BANG! masturbation for people of all genders and abilities." They delve into how com...

Empowerment on OnlyFans with Audrey Aura

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB sits down with Audrey Aura, the young mom making $10,000 per week on OnlyFans. Topics include how Audrey got her start in OnlyFans, body image, the...

Online Dating with Swipe Talk Hosts Isabella Marano and Simone Anderson

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of your online dating profile? So are Swipe Talk Hosts Isabella Marano and Simone Anderson. In this episode, DB laughs with Isabella and Simone ...

Roe v. Wade and Abortion Access with Cathren Cohen

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, DB chats with Sex Ed with DB's own co-producer and reproductive rights attorney, Cathren Cohen, about what just happened to Roe...

The TikTok OB/GYN with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB chats with Dr. Jen Lincoln, an OB/GYN who uses social media to share sexual health information with her 2.7 million TikTok followers. Topics includ...

Weird Sex Facts with Rachel Feltman

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, DB talks to Rachel Feltman, author of "Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex." They talk about Rachel's favorite kinky f...

Erotic Art and Censorship with Armando Cabba

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB learns about erotic art and social media censorship from artist and creator, Armando Cabba. They dissect racism and sexism that exists within the I...

Netflix's "The Principles of Pleasure" with Dirty Lola

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB chats with Dirty Lola, a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger. Topics include starring in the Netflix docuser...

Healing Sexual Trauma with The Pleasure Collective

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode DB speaks with Anja Patten and Hannah Croft, two therapists who together created the Pleasure Collective, a community working to heal ...

Destigmatizing Herpes with Courtney Brame

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB chats with Courtney Brame, the Founder, ED, and Host of Something Positive for Positive People, a podcast and nonprofit organizati...

Free the Pill with Victoria Nichols

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DB sits down with Victoria Nichols, Project Director of Free the Pill. They cover all things birth control including its safety and efficacy, the effo...

Pregnancy 101 with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, OB/GYN, aka DB's mom, joins us for the SIXTH season in a row! The two discuss all the sex ed you never got about pregnancy and...

Abortion in the South with Oriaku Njoku

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB speaks with Oriaku Njoku, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Access Reproductive Care - Southeast about the organization's w...

Dating and Disability with Steve Way

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DB chats with comedian, actor, and disability advocate Steve Way about dating and disability. Topics include sex ed and disability, r...

Sex, Spirituality, and Religion with Reverend Pleasure

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this twentieth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5 (last ep of the season!), DB dissects the intersections of sexuality, spirituality, and religion...

Intersectional Environmentalism with Diandra Marizet

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this nineteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB discusses the relationship between reproductive justice and environmental health with Diand...

Sex Scenes with Ita O'Brien

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this eighteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB chats with Ita O'Brien. Ita is the UK's leading Intimacy Coordinator and founder of Intimac...

One-Night Stand with Simon Taylor

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this seventeenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB laughs with Simon Taylor, Melbourne-born comedian and author of the brand new novel "One-N...

A Color Named Love with M. Ellery

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this sixteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB hears from the lovely M. Ellery, author of "A Color Named Love" -- the first children's book...

Überlube with Amy Baldwin

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In fourth bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB speaks with Amy Baldwin, the Lead Educator for Überlube. Amy is also a Sex and Relationship C...

Radical Visibility with Sky Cubacub

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB learns about fashion from Sky Cubacub. Sky is a non-binary, queer, and disabled Filipinx hum...

Reproductive Health and The Economy with Andrea Flynn

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this fourteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB gets to speak about reproductive health and the economy with one of her favorite Columbia p...

Pregnancy, Mental Health, and COVID with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this thirteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB chats with her mom, Dr. Rebecca Levy Gantt, about pregnancy and mental health in COVID time...

Clone-A-Willy with Victoria Nelthropp

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In third bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB gets to know Victoria Nelthropp, the Brand Coordinator for Clone-A-Willy. Clone-A-Willy and Clo...

Bloom with Dr. Caricia Catalani and Anthony Veneziale

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this twelfth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB learns from Dr. Caricia Catalani and Anthony Veneziale, Co-founders of Bloom. Bloom is moderni...

Melanin Monroe with FREDDIE

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this eleventh episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB is inspired by an old pal and incredibly talented musician, FREDDIE. FREDDIE is a Bay Area-ba...

Jane's Due Process with Eleanor Grano and Veronika Granado

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this tenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB learns from Eleanor Grano and Veronika Granado of Jane's Due Process, an organization that helps...

Kikis with Louie with Louie Ortiz-Fonseca

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ninth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB gets to know Louie Ortiz-Fonseca, Director of LGBTQ Health & Rights at Advocates for Youth (AFY)...

Plume with Dr. Jerrica Kirkley

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this eighth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB speaks to Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Plume. Plume is the first h...

Adolescent Health with Dr. Natasha Ramsey

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this seventh episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB learns from Dr. Natasha Ramsey about adolescent health and the challenges of young people navi...

Emojibator with Joe Vela and Kris Fretz

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In second bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB chats with Joe Vela and Kris Fretz, Co-Founders of Emojibator. With a goal to make sex educati...

Matchmaking with Kara Laricks and Devyn Simone

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this sixth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB discusses matchmaking and dating during COVID-19 with Kara Laricks and Devyn Simone of Three Day...

Youth Advocacy in Texas with Leslie Lopez

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB speaks with Leslie Lopez about youth advocacy in Texas, reproductive justice, and using social m...

Autism Sexuality Advocacy with Amy Gravino

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this fourth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB has the pleasure of talking to Amy Gravino about sex education needing to be inclusive of folks...

"Ramy" with Dave Merheje and Steve Way

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this third episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB gets to know Dave Merheje and Steve Way, comedians and co-stars of the Emmy nominated and Golden...

Pandia Health with Dr. Sophia Yen

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this first bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB talks with Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, birth control delivery. Wi...

Sex and Porn Addiction with Erica Garza

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB discusses sex and porn addiction with Erica Garza, author of the memoir "Getting Off: One Wom...

The Turnaway Study with Dr. Diana Greene Foster

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 5! In this first episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB speaks with Dr. Diana Greene Foster, a professor at the University of Calif...

The Sex Exchange with Janielle Bryan

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this sixteenth (and final!) episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB chats with Janielle Bryan, a public health professional and sexuality educator ...

Abortion on College Campuses with Adiba Khan

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB gets to know Adiba Khan. Adiba is a reproductive justice activist and a recent Sociology & P...

Hyposexuality Disorder with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this fourteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB interviews her gorgeous mom, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, about Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorde...

ThemsHealth with Nina Kosoff

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this thirteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB learns from Nina Kossoff, the creator of ThemsHealth. ThemsHealth was born to promote healt...

Asexuality with Daniel Walker

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this twelfth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB speaks with Daniel Walker. Daniel is an engineer, YouTuber, and asexual activist. He identifie...

Vulva Masturbation Around The World with Smile Makers

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this second bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB speaks with Cecile Gasnault of Smile Makers, a femtech brand dedicated to the pleasure of...

The Feminist Dominatrix with Mistress Velvet

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this eleventh episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB has on the wonderful Mistress Velvet! Mistress Velvet is a communist social worker, a sex & p...

Seduction and Eroticism with Dr. Jess O'Reilly and Marla Stewart

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this tenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB gets to know Dr. Jess O'Reilly and Marla Stewart, co-authors of the new book "The Ultimate Guide...

Doula Care with Jessica Diggs

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this ninth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB speaks with Jessica Diggs. Jessica is an LA-based midwife, doula, and educator for Doula Trainin...

Sexy Sex Ed with Tanya Turner

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this eighth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB talks with Tanya Turner. Tanya is an artist, organizer, and creator of the Appalachian sexual ...

TOCA with Anne Louise Burdett

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this seventh episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB is in conversation with Anne Louise Burdett. Anne is a certified Western Constitutional Herbal...

Kimbritive with Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this sixth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB is super lucky to be speaking with Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite, Co-Founders and Co-...

Ending Conversion Therapy with Sam Brinton

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB has Sam Brinton on to talk about conversion therapy. Sam is one of the world's leading advocates...

Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative with Da'Shaun Harrison

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 4, DB speaks with Da'Shaun Harrison of Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SNaP Co). Da'Shaun is a...