Mother-daughter duo Christine (PhD, Psychology) and Shannon Curley (MA, Communications) discuss all the things that sex ed (and your parents) never told you. We will debunk myths about sex by discussing sex education for life, affirmative consent, sex positivity, gender roles, sexual communication, hookup culture, and what all those letters in the LGBTQIAA spectrum really stand for.
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On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon talk about the concept of "boundaries," within and outside of romantic relationships. What is a boundary? How do you set one? And is the same thing as an ultimatum? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss body autonomy, generally and from the male perspective – with the help of Pat Corcoran, a recently confirmed candidate for the "big snip." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon chat about the science behind heartbreak – and what it really means to have a broken heart, or be heartsick. Then, they pick up the mood with a discussion of NRE – New Relationship Energy – as a way to kick off 2023. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss sex on the Internet and the impacts of the web on body image, sexual identity and more. Then, the duo sits down with tech journalist Samantha Cole to talk about her new book, How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon talk about the relationship between mental and cognitive health and sex/intimacy. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon are joined by Steve Shephard (LICSW) to talk about chosen family, stress during the holidays, and how to maintain balance and connection during what is for some anything but "the most wonderful time of the year." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On today's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss what it means to "get wet," and talk with Renee El-Krab about myths around lube, types of lube, and how lube can be used for... fun? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this Study Session, Shannon and Christine talk about anticipated stigma, minority stress, and "passing," including personal experience and lasting impacts. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Dr. Nancy Sutton Pierce about how to healthily open up a relationship, and why "open" relationships don't necessarily mean adding another person to the party. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon discuss what they have to be thankful this Turkey season – including positive election outcomes and supportive communities. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon recap some of the most recent studies in sex and sexuality research across the lifespan from SSSS 2022 in Vancouver, CAN. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon discuss marital (and lesbian) bed death, the importance of keeping an open mind, and how to get the spark! Fire! Heat! Electricity! back in your intimate relationships. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon talk with Christie Idiong, MS about cultural competency and how stereotypes around sex can create unrealistic expectations and negative perceptions for people of all backgrounds. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
In this minisode, Christine and Shannon talk givers and receivers, tops and bottoms, and what sharing is caring means in the bedroom. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss what “self-care” means and bring in Katrina Shepard, LICSW to talk about when it can cross a line into potentially being self defeating. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon chat loose vaginas, medical truths, and what Reddit has to say about, well, everything. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon welcome back Dr. Cailey Indech to talk pregnancy myths, including health factors, benefits, and how soon is “too” soon. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
In this minisode, Christine and Shannon talk about monogamy and why it keeps getting a bad rap. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss the myth that you can "choose" to be one sexuality or another. Instead, they unpack ideas around sexual identity, outdated terminology, and the ongoing debate of whether or not "bicurious" and "heteroflexible" are appropriate terms. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon return for the third semester of Sex Ed Debunked with an episode on skill-building in the bedroom, and what it means to be “good in bed.” The duo is joined by intimacy and pleasure experts Elizabeth Wood and Dan Powers of The Pleasure Movement. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon recap the Spring semester, tease topics for the Fall semester, and give recommended reading and watch lists to get you through the summer. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon sit down with Leah McPhail and Souni Phanthavong of the Rhode Island Department of Health to talk about the RIghtTime App and comprehensive Sex Ed that includes communication, healthy relationships, family planning, and more. References RIghtTime App 1-2-3 Testing Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode – and during Pride month!–, Christine and Shannon discuss the minority stress model and LGBTQIA inclusion, and bring back Reverend Beverly Dale to discuss what the Bible really says about LGBTQ folks. References Human Rights Campaign – Faith Positions Incarnation Institute for Sex & Faith Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon sit down with Niki Davis-Fainbloom (AKA Miss Bloom) to talk about myths perpetuated by the adult entertainment industry including: instant pleasure, rate of orgasm, communication styles, size, and more. References Mythbusting Beliefs Men Develop from Porn Mainstream Porn & Female Pleasure Recommended adult entertainment sites: Dipsea, Bellesa, XConfessions Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Gary Ware (Breakthrough Play) about what it means to create a brave (safe) space, and how play can inspire creativity, community, and new connections. References Gary Ware – Breakthrough Play Sexuality, Playfulness & Play (S. Paasonen) Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk myths around self-pleasure and masturbation, including stigma around male gratification & satisfaction. Then, the hosts are joined by Dr. Cailey Indech of Brown Family Medicine to talk benefits of self-pleasure as well as myths around abstaining and "over" indulging. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon chat with Sex & Intimacy coach Court Vox (The Body Vox) about pleasure, sex, and intimacy for men and how to battle some of the myths and stereotypes around male sexuality to achieve more exploration and satisfaction. References The Body Vox Squirm Sensation Toys Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon are joined by mental health counselors Katrina and Steve Shepard to discuss May as Mental Health Awareness Month and some of the myths around therapy for individuals, couples, and relationships of all genders, orientations, and agreements. References Pediatric State of Emergency, RI Shepard Associates Open Door Health RI Fenway Health MA Crisis TextLine Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk about the complex relationship between the Church, sex, and sexuality, with anecdotes from some of our listeners and an interview with Reverend Beverly Dale, founder of the Incarnation Institute for Sex & Faith. References Incarnation Institute for Sex & Faith "Can Christians Be Sex-Positive?" – WaPo Article Reverend Beverly Dale – Website & Bio Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon chat about different types of orgasms, different ways of achieving them, and how erogenous zones, mindset, and pleasure all intersect. References The Body Vox – Court Vox Hack Your Sex Life – Kenneth Play Women Who Love Sex – Gina Ogden OMG Yes – The Study of Women's Pleasure Lioness – Track Your Own Orgasms Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at [email protected]...
