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Unscrewed

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Host Jaclyn Friedman and a rotating cast of whipsmart guests untangle the politics and culture of sex, and help out real-world sex advice-seekers.

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Episodes

(Don't) Burn It To The Ground

We all know that awkward feeling when our favorite celeb does something... problematic. From David Bowie to Woody Allen, Tina Fey, and Bill Cosby, how do we decide who's forsaken and who's forgivable? Host Jaclyn Friedman talks with Aida Manduley about how to deal when our faves fail our ideals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 201636 min

Spare Parts: Blue Clit Blues

Advice for a listener who can't get no satisfaction, the Spice Girls do brunch, and some advice for surviving Valentine's: it's all here in the quickiesode we call Spare Parts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 201615 min

For A Good Time

Is casual sex damaging, delightful, or something different all together? Sex and gender Swiss Army knife S. Bear Bergman joins Jaclyn to tackle the age-old question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 201634 min

S. Bear Bergman — Sneak Peek

Author, activist, and dogged elucidator on the intersection of sex, gender, and culture, Bear joins Jaclyn to tackle the age-old question: is casual sex damaging, delightful, or something different all together? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 20162 min

Unscrewed Sneak Peek

Welcome to Unscrewed, the show that knows that real liberation includes sexual liberation. Our first episode launches February 2, but we couldn't wait to give you a sneak peek of what's in store...Let's get Unscrewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 20162 min

Abortion Road Trip: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 73

Many people form their opinions about abortion based, at least in part, on what they see in TV and at the movies. So what are we learning? Researcher Gretchen Sisson watched every on-screen abortion plotline she could get her hands on, and she’s joining Jaclyn to talk about Dirty Dancing, Shonda Rhimes, moms who abort, [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 12, 201649 min

Jessica Jones vs. the MRAs: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 72

Jaclyn was a guest on the Jonesing for Jessica podcast last week, talking all things Jessica Jones, including lots of talk of Luke & Jessica, which movie Kilgrave thinks he’s in, and what makes him basically an MRA with actual power. Check out a clip on this week’s podcast, or listen to the whole show [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 29, 20156 min

The Indiana Jones of Sex Education: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 64

United Nations trainer and MTV host Francisco Ramirez travels the globe making the world safer for sexual pleasure, then (once he explains the numerous dildos in his bag to customs) dispenses free sex advice in NYC’s parks and streets.Jaclyn talks with him about making the impossible possible, misinterpreting the hanky code, how he became the hero [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 16, 20151 hr

How Would Jesus Fuck?: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 51

What would Jesus say about your sex life? The answer might surprise you. On this episode of FWF, Jaclyn catches up with the Reverend Beverly Dale, founder of the Incarnation Institute for Sex & Faith, who will totally rearrange your understanding of the relationship between Christianity and sexuality.Click here to listen! And don’t forget to [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 01, 201547 min

IT’S A SEX PANIC!: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 71

Did you hear? Young people are doing sex things with their newfangled technology. EVERYBODY FREAK OUT!!!! Jaclyn is joined by Tina Horn, writer, educator and host of Why Are People Into That?! to talk about the latest youth sexting “scandal” to hit the bigtime, the very real perils of moral panic, and the name of Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 201558 min

All-Options Means All Options: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 70

What would it look like if Crisis Pregnancy Centers actually gave families all the support and information they need to make their own decisions? And what does that have to do with Bible Bucks, diaper packs and a breast milk bank? Shelly Dodson, head of the brand-new All-Options Pregnancy Center is here to fill us [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 03, 201552 min

The Sex Myth: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 69

Jaclyn talks with Rachel Hills about The Sex Myth detailed in her new book – the pervasive belief that everyone is doing it more and better than you. We get into the pitfalls of rebellion, the impermanence of sexual identity, and what it would look like if we could create our own sexual vision instead [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 20, 201541 min

This Podcast Is Asking For It: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 68

The brilliant Kate Harding turns her incisive snark on rape culture in her new book Asking For It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture — and What We Can Do About It, and she joins Jaclyn for a surprisingly hilarious chat about it, including false rape allegations, early consent education, the recent outbreak of high-profile [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 22, 20151 hr

Let’s Talk About (Gay) Sex: Yes Means Yes Episode 67

Now that marriage rights are settled, what should the LGBT movement(s) be focusing on? Jaclyn put that question to Janson Wu, Executive Director of GLAD, the legal nonprofit that brought the Obergefell case all the way to the Supremes. Find out what Wu thinks of the marriage promotion rhetoric in the landmark ruling, how and [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 08, 201540 min

Reproaction: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 66

What would happen if we stopped playing defense on abortion rights and started playing hardball instead? Jaclyn’s guests Pamela Merritt & Erin Matson are determined to find out, which is why they’ve launched Reproaction, a new direct action group formed to increase access to abortion and advance reproductive justice. Tune in for a sneak preview of [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 25, 201559 min

Should Buying Sex Be A Crime?: The Yes Means Yes Show Episode 65

Right now, Amnesty International is voting on whether it supports the decriminalization of sex work. That proposed shift in policy has a lot of people cheering, and others confused and upset. Jaclyn talks with Pye Jakobsson, founder of the Rose Alliance in Sweden and President of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects, about the brouhaha, [...] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 11, 201552 min
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