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

Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expertwww.sexedwithdb.com
How do I stay in the moment and truly enjoy sex? What’s stopping me from orgasming with my partner? I’m ready to explore my kinks and fantasies in the bedroom; where do I start? You and your fantasies aren’t broken -- but your sex ed probably was. I’m DB, sex educator with a Masters of Public Health and host of Sex Ed with DB -- your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education, featuring trusted insights from conversations with top experts about everything you’ve been too scared to ask about sex. And this season? We're going ALL IN ON PLEASURE. Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it. We’re here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. -- 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 pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted. ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Take a second and think back to the sex education you had in school. Did it prepare you to have a healthy and happy relationship with sex and identity? If it was anything like DB’s, it was stigmatizing, judgmental, and totally unhelpful. But not to worry, the experts are here to offer the sex ed you wish you had. We cover an array of sex education topics like orgasms, abortion, pornography, fetishes and kinks, pleasure, consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, LGBTQIA+ mental health and sexual health, LGBTQIA+ relationships, coming out, sexual dysfunction and pain during sex, birth control, sex in the media, Queer stories, and so much more. We believe that everyone deserves comprehensive, inclusive, pleasure-centered, feminist, medically-accurate sex education. On the show, DB and sexual health expert guests break down your most curious sex questions like “Am I pregnant?” or “How can I have a stronger orgasm?” or “How do I keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship?” or “How often should I be having sex?” or “What are common sexual fetishes?” or “What are the benefits of masturbation?” Tune in for expert insights and candid conversations redefining sexual health and empowerment! -- ABOUT DB: Danielle Bezalel (she/her), aka DB, has a Master of Public Health from Columbia University with expertise in sexuality, sexual, and reproductive health. DB is a leading voice in inclusive and medically accurate sex education. She tackles taboo topics with humor and expertise because no question is TMI when it comes to learning more about your body and pleasure. With 10 years of sex ed experience and features in Netflix, Mashable, Bustle, SELF, and more, DB empowers listeners to challenge taboos, rethink outdated narratives, and embrace sexual health and pleasure with confidence. Learn more at www.sexedwithdb.com and email DB at [email protected].
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Episodes

How do I know if I am masturbating too much?

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 daily responsibilities or hurting you or someone else, you should go to town! --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch ! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive givea...

Nov 25, 20228 min

Healing from Trauma with Jimanekia Eborn

In this episode, Danielle talks with Jimanekia Eborn, a sexual assault & trauma expert and trauma media consultant. They discuss trauma-informed sex education, healing from trauma through different modalities, and what it means to be a trauma consultant for film and television productions. CW: sexual assault, rape, violence, and trauma. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things h...

Nov 23, 202253 min

Introducing: Sex Ed with DB

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 pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted. ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Take a second and think back to the sex education you had in school. Did it prepare you to have a healthy and happy relationship with sex and identity? If it was anything like DB’s, it was stigmatizing, judgmental, and totally unhel...

Nov 23, 202259 sec

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

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 Nagoski answers questions about sex with the latest science. You’ll get a modern guide to sexual wellbeing, backed by groundbreaking research about desire, anatomy, orgasm and much more. In conversation with her producer, Emily debunks cultural myths and flips the script on everything you thought you knew about sex and sexuality. In this preview, Emily...

Nov 18, 202214 min

What an Abortion Looks Like with Poppy Noor

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. They discuss how the anti-choice movement shapes how Americans perceive early pregnancy and abortion and debunk a number of myths about abortion, pregnancy, and sexual and reproductive health. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things he...

Nov 16, 202248 min

How do I feel more present during sex?

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 sexual experience. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch ! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here . --- Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email u...

Nov 11, 20227 min

Abortion on Screen with Steph Herold

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 of the Abortion Onscreen team at at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH). The two discuss good and bad representations of abortion in media, the influence of media on people's knowledge of sexual health and abortion, and how shows and movies are responding to the Dobbs decision. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion'...

Nov 09, 202251 min

How do I become a sex educator?

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 doing this work to promote medically accurate, non-judgmental, inclusive sex ed. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch ! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive give...

Nov 04, 20228 min

The Intersection of Immigration and Reproductive Health with Nancy Cárdenas Peña

In this episode, DB speaks with Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Texas State Director for Policy and Advocacy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. The two talk about the intersecting impacts of immigration law and access to reproductive health care, particularly for people living in the Rio Grande Valley. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here ! --- Follow Sex Ed wi...

Nov 02, 202241 min

How do I tell my spouse about my foot fetish?

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 encourages you to remember that kinks and fetishes are totally normal. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch ! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here . --- W...

Oct 28, 20228 min

Reclaiming Power with Madame Namio

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 work, reclaiming power after abuse, and body image and empowerment. CW: parental abuse and rape. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here ! --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: S...

Oct 26, 202255 min

How can I increase my libido?

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 comes to increasing our libido when it comes to sex with a partner. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch ! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here . --...

Oct 21, 202210 min

The Orgasm Gap with Laurie Mintz

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. The two discuss Dr. Mintz's books and work about pleasure, relationships, and closing the orgasm gap. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 7 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den , Uberlube , Magic Wand , Future Method , and Freya . Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here ! --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb Yo...

Oct 19, 202248 min

Queer Youth-Led Activism with Maxx Fenning

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 to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive eduction and sex ed. They discuss Maxx’s experience in high school, learning queer history, and how impactful school board elections are on the sex ed content that students learn. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communi...

Aug 26, 202235 min

Birthing Liberation with Sabia Wade

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, Logistics, as well as a soon-to-be-published author of their book, Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Will Set Us Free. They discuss birthing liberation, the future of abortion access, and how Sabia is executing change in reproductive justice to set birthing people free. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, So...

Jul 20, 202258 min

LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Anti-Extremism with Brandon Wolf

DB speaks with Brandon Wolf, an LGBTQ rights advocate, Pulse Nightclub survivor, and Press Secretary for Equality Florida. They discuss Brandon’s experience at Pulse, anti-LGBTQ policies being promoted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the connections between anti-LGBTQ extremism and gun violence. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed wit...

Jul 13, 202259 min

Muslim Sex Ed with The Village Auntie

DB speaks with Angelica Lindsey-Ali aka The Village Auntie, a global movement for women’s learning. They discuss sex education and intimacy through the context of culture, tradition, and religion, and Angelica shares her perspective as a Black Muslim sex educator. CW: sexual assualt. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion's Den, Fun Factory, Uberlube, Beducated (http://beducate.me/bg2151-sexed-podcast), and Exsens. --- Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbp...

Jul 06, 202243 min

Abortion Research with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH

DB speaks with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH, a public health social science researcher who studies abortion access, safety, and the impact of state-level abortion restrictions. They discuss Dr. Upadhyay’s latest research publication about abortion clinic closures and projections after the repeal of Roe v. Wade . --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex...

Jun 29, 202236 min

Common Sex Ed Questions with Mariah

DB hangs out with Mariah, the sex educator behind the TikTok account @sexedfiles (with over 235K followers!). They discuss unlearning purity culture through sex education and answer the top sex ed questions they get from students and adults alike! --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion's D...

Jun 15, 202253 min

Sex Ed on Netflix’s “The Circle” with Alyssa Ljubicich

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 the Sexual Health Alliance, unplugging from technology to improve intimacy, and what it’s like to be a contestant on “The Circle”! --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Spo...

Jun 08, 202247 min

“A Sexplanation” with Alex Liu

DB talks with Alex Liu, a science reporter and director of “A Sexplanation”: a documentary about shame-free sex education. Topics include discussing sexuality with your parents, unlearning shame and stigma, and teaching kids the difference between porn and real life sex. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by:...

Jun 01, 202250 min

Masturbation May with Vic Liu

To celebrate Masturbation May, DB learns from Vic Liu, author of "BANG! masturbation for people of all genders and abilities." They delve into how common and normal masturbation is, masturbation facts, and bust some harmful masturbation myths. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion's Den, ...

May 25, 202246 min

Empowerment on OnlyFans with Audrey Aura

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 near pornography ban on OnlyFans and how Audrey endured that challenge, and destigmatizing sex work. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion...

May 18, 202248 min

Online Dating with Swipe Talk Hosts Isabella Marano and Simone Anderson

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 about the ridiculousness of online dating. They talk about the duo's show, "Swipe Talk," the wildness of conservative Christian memes, and tips and tricks to make your dating profile suck less. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren...

May 11, 202254 min

Roe v. Wade and Abortion Access with Cathren Cohen

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 v. Wade. Topics include the leaked Supreme Court opinion, self-managing abortion with medication, and why it’s crucial to donate to abortion funds right now. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex ...

May 05, 202232 min

The TikTok OB/GYN with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

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 include the need for comprehensive sex ed, TikTok, censorship of sexual health information, and Dr. Lincoln’s book on sexual health called "Let's Talk about Down There". --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb ---...

May 04, 202243 min

Weird Sex Facts with Rachel Feltman

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 facts from throughout history and play weird sex facts trivia! --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Willy, Lion's Den, Fun Factory, Uberlube, Beducated...

Apr 27, 202250 min

Erotic Art and Censorship with Armando Cabba

DB learns about erotic art and social media censorship from artist and creator, Armando Cabba. They dissect racism and sexism that exists within the Instagram algorithm, how sex educators and erotic artists work to bypass censorship on social media platforms, and how fans of sexual education content and erotic art can support creators like them. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cat...

Apr 20, 202248 min

Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” with Dirty Lola

In this episode, DB chats with Dirty Lola, a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger. Topics include starring in the Netflix docuseries “The Principles of Pleasure,” making sex education entertaining, and choosing the right sex toy for you. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 is Sponsored by: Clone-A-Will...

Apr 13, 202253 min

Healing Sexual Trauma with The Pleasure Collective

In this episode DB speaks with Anja Patten and Hannah Croft, two therapists who together created the Pleasure Collective, a community working to heal sexual trauma. They talk about pleasure as healing, reclaiming sexuality after sexual trauma, and supporting survivors of sexual trauma. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 Team: Creator, Executive Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Website: Evie Plumb --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 6 i...

Apr 06, 202251 min
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