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The Sex Wrap

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The Sex Wrap is a sexual health Podcast that was created to help fill the gaping hole in sexuality education. They answer listeners questions each week (or yours today) – typically questions that people are too afraid to ask at home, too embarrassed to ask at school, or too hard to ask their partners. The Sex Wrap is produced by The Podglomerate.
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Episodes

Episode 258: Let's Talk about Sexual Slang

Today we have a little fun exploring sexual slang. Are you up to date on the current terms people are using? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 202531 minSeason 7Ep. 258

Episode 257: Swipe Right, Do Better: How Can Men Show Up for Femmes on Dating Apps?

Today we are calling in all men who date femmes. This is not a “dating tips for women” episode—this is about men stepping up. Dating apps are spaces that can either amplify harm or cultivate care, and we are hoping to help create the latter. Listen in and then join in the conversation on our social media! @TheSexWrap on every platform--especially now on Bluesky and Flashes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 202546 minSeason 7Ep. 257

REPLAY: Help, I lied about faking it!

It's a replay day! And we go back to a great episode where we help someone who lied to her partner about faking orgasms. Other episodes we reference in the podcast are: why women fake orgasms (ep 79), how long should sex last (ep 109), and the problem with lies of omission (ep 171). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 202535 min

Episode 256: How Does Race Factor in Sex and Dating?

Today we talk to Bats, a friend of the podcast. Bats talks to us about their experience in diversifying a sex positive community, and their personal experience in interracial dating. We get juicy talking about racial biases and assumptions and norms. And how we can navigate these things with others. Find more Bats at their podcast: https://consensualcarnage.com/ on on Instagram at @ActuallyBats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 256

Episode 255: Why do I need to know about periods?

So many people don't understand periods and fertility. But why is it important that everyone has an understanding of this basic human function? Today we talk stigma/shame, and BLOOD. Extra credit: the 100 tampons song on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 202535 minSeason 7Ep. 255

REPLAY: Can you cheat in an open relationship?

Part of our mini-series on cheating from Dec 2022 is making a comeback with a reply of Ep 213. In this episode we tackle what cheating looks like in open relationships, how to prevent it, how to navigate it if it happens, and when to cut your losses and move on. Listen in and see if you learn something... you might surprise yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202536 min

Episode 254: How do I reassert my boundaries?

Today we talk about what happens when someone crosses a boundary; how to communicate about it, and how to reassert it. This goes for little boundary crosses to big ones. Tune in and then start practicing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202531 minSeason 7Ep. 254

Episode 253: HIV, The Episode

Confused about HIV? Stop here. We go through the ways HIV is transmitted (and how it isn't!), how to prevent it, and how to reduce the stigma around it. There's something here for everyone, even if you think you know all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202538 minSeason 7Ep. 253

Episode 252: Finding Hope

It can be so hard to find hope when the news and everything around us is throwing a sh!tstorm at us. So today, tune in specifically to hear about the ways we have identified to find HOPE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 05, 202538 minSeason 7Ep. 252

Episode 251: Morning wood and wet dreams, oh my!

Today we cover the what, why, when and how of morning wood and wet dreams: when they can be expected, what's "normal," and how to decrease stigma around them! Listen, then share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 251

Episode 250: Does voting make you sexy?

Spoiler alert: YES, VOTING MAKES YOU SEXY! But also, listen in to learn all the ways it improves your sexiness... and then make sure you and all your friends have your voting plan in place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202423 minSeason 7Ep. 250

Episode 249: Dead Bedrooms

We are in October and it is truly spooky season! So today we have a super scary topic: dead bedrooms! What happens when the spark has totally left and the bedroom feels like a no-go zone? Today we talk through everything to start to take the fear out of the equation and leave you feeling equipped for bringing your bedroom back to life! (And, if you feel like you have a great "bedroom life," this episode has a lot of ideas for increasing intimacy, so, something for everyone!) Learn more about you...

Oct 09, 202434 minSeason 7Ep. 249

Episode 248: What if it’s too big?

In today's episode, we talk about size... when it really does matter! If you've ever been with a partner that feels out of balance with your proportions, you might want to tune in! We talk about a lot of strategies (from both sides!) to create happy and healthy sexual experiences! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 202430 minSeason 7Ep. 248

Episode 247: Can I use AI to answer my sex questions?

We have the answers to all of your AI sex questions. Does AI know everything? We did all the testing so you don't have to! Listen in to get the inside scoop about trusting large language models (LLMs) for the most important questions (sex-related, obviously!)... Use this prompt: “Please answer the following question using the SIECUS framework, based on current evidence, ensuring that the response is non-biased, is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities, is non-heteronormative...

Sep 25, 202422 minSeason 7Ep. 247

Episode 246: What can I do to get out the vote?

Today's episode is all about registering to vote--why to do it, how to do it, when to do it, and how to support others in doing so! (And of course we link it all back to how sexy you are!) Check in at the links we mentioned on air: rockthevote.com vote.org and vote.gov. xoxo, just vote! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 246

Episode 245: Can you teach an old dawg new tricks?

Welcome to Season 7! We're back and we start this season off with a question that taps into a little bit of everything. Today's question is from a listener who is having boring, vanilla, and frankly, just bad sex with her long term boyfriend, What things do we have on offer for her (and you?)... tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202431 minSeason 7Ep. 245

Episode 244: How do I protect myself when online dating?

Online dating can be oh, so fun! And a little oh, so scary. Today we talk about all the types of precautions you might want to take while dating online. Some logistical, some physical, and some privacy related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 08, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 244

Episode 243: How can I prevent hurt in a FWB situationship?

Today we talk FWB (friends with benefits), and how to create the situationship you want with care. It is possible to come through unscathed! Listen in and then send to your FWB crush! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 202436 minSeason 6Ep. 243

Episode 242: How do I find support (including medical!) as a queer person?

This question came to us through a friend who was having trouble finding queer-friendly medical care. Today we talk about all the types of support you may need as a queer person, and how to access these networks. As an ally, tune in to share these resources with others in your life! Insta ten questions link: here! OUT Care providers: here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 242

Episode 241: Why are there more queer people now?

Spoiler alert, there aren't necessarily more queer people, but there are a lot of reasons they're more visible! We talk about these reasons and how to continue to support the visibility of queer people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202427 min

Episode 240: UNSEEN FORCES! What is toxic monogamy culture?

In the last in our Unseen Forces series, we explore toxic monogamy culture, and how it impacts all of us, no matter what your relationship orientation is. We also talk about how to strengthen your relationships, both platonic and romantic, by examining these cultural beliefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202441 minSeason 6Ep. 240

Episode 239: UNSEEN FORCES! How does heteronormativity impact me?

This is the continuation of the Unseen Forces series, where we talk about how cultural norms impact our lives, including our relationships and sexuality. Today's focus is on heteronormativity and homophobia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 239

Episode 238: The $30million revenge porn update

This is an update to episode 30, where Andrew and Spring talked about Spring's personal revenge porn experiences. Six years later, the court case is over, and we check back in on what has happened since then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202426 minSeason 6Ep. 238

Episode 237: UNSEEN FORCES! How does patriarchal masculinity impact my sex life?

February is UNSEEN FORCES month! We will cover several concepts and ideas in our culture that impact our sexuality. The first up is patriarchal masculinity. This week we talk about all the ways that patriarchal masculinity impacts everyone in our culture, from mental health and our daily work lives, to dating and sexuality and relationships. AND how we can all challenge the patriarchy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 237

Episode 236: Why do I have so many sexual fantasies?

Today we talk about fantasies--why do we have them, what purposes they serve, and how and why we might or might not want to live them out. We talk about how to do these things safely and with consent! On our social media this week, check out options for sharing your fantasies and checking in on what other people fantasize about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202436 minSeason 6Ep. 236

Epidosde 235: How do I support my friend through a BAD breakup?

In today's episode, we talk about what you can do to support a friend who is going through a BAD breakup. You know those breakups that kinda tear your life apart? That can be exhausting for everyone involved? That's what we are talking about here: how do you find empathy AND set healthy boundaries for yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 235

Episode 234: Digital exploration: getting handy!

Today we are covering all your digits (fingers, thumbs, and fists, oh my!) and how you can use them creatively and safely in your sexual exploration. We talk fingering, hand jobs, and fisting. How can you protect yourself, have fun, and give your partner some pleasure? We cover it all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202328 minSeason 6Ep. 234

Episode 233: What do you call someone who enjoys foreplay more than "sex"?

This listener-submitted question was so fun to answer! What DO you call someone who enjoys foreplay more than "sex"? We talk about what sex really means, and talk about different preferences, and trial some names for someone who enjoys non-penetrative acts more than penetrative ones. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 202318 minSeason 6Ep. 233

Episode 232: Help, the condom broke!

Today we cover all the things you need to worry (and not worry as much about!) when the condom breaks. And the link we mention about window periods can be found here: https://health.uoregon.edu/files/STI_screening_timetable.pdf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202324 minSeason 6Ep. 232

Episode 231: How do I apologize (for real)?

October is spooky month, and we are covering some scary topics! Last week we covered "Help, I lied about faking it!" and today is a bit of a follow up--"How do I apologize (for real)?" We often talk on this show about how communication is the answer to every question, and knowing how to communicate an apology effectively is one of the best skills you can cultivate for healthy relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202336 minSeason 6Ep. 231
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