Sex Ed with DB

By Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert | Rom-Com Critic

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NEW SERIES! Welcome to Rom-Com Vom: where in every episode we go under the covers with a beloved rom-com, strip away its hidden toxic messages, and rewrite the script on love + sex. ABOUT ROM-COM VOM: Did our favorite rom-coms we adored growing up totally warp our ideas about love, relationships, dating, and sex? Spoiler alert: they sure did, and we’re here to talk about it! Join DB (Sex Educator & Pleasure Expert) and her renowned guests like Franchesca Ramsey (Comedian), Logan Ury (Dating Coach), Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel (Hosts of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose), Reed Amber and Florence Bark (Hosts of Come Curious), and more as we dissect popular rom-coms like You’ve Got Mail, Never Been Kissed, 10 Things I Hate About You, Twilight, Hitch, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and more. We’ll dive into the swoon-worthy moments and cringe-worthy toxic lessons, unpacking how these movies shaped (and messed up) our views on healthy relationships and what sex should be like. And don’t worry—we’re rewriting the script with ideas on how these films could’ve done better. This series is perfect for fans of sex-positive podcasts, film nostalgia, feminist cultural critiques, and anyone ready to challenge outdated love tropes. -- 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 sexedwithdb@gmail.com.

Episode Date
Masturbate for Science: Join the HISTORIC Magic Wand Study!
Dec 12, 2024
The Crazy Girlfriend Playbook in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (Rom-Com Vom)
Dec 04, 2024
Forbidden Flirtation and Teacher-Student Scandals in "Never Been Kissed" (Rom-Com Vom)
Nov 27, 2024
Heart, Hustle, and Heartbreak in "Love & Basketball" (Rom-Com Vom)
Nov 20, 2024
Fatphobia, but Make It Romance in "Shallow Hal" (Rom-Com Vom)
Nov 13, 2024
Trump Won. Here's What We Do. (A Sexual Health Expert's Guide to Taking Action)
Nov 06, 2024
Consent Takes a Vacation in “50 First Dates” (Rom-Com Vom)
Nov 06, 2024
Love Sucks in “Twilight” (Rom-Com Vom)
Oct 30, 2024
Bad Boys, Table Dancing, and 90s Misogyny in "10 Things I Hate About You" (Rom-Com Vom)
Oct 23, 2024
You've Got Red Flags in "You’ve Got Mail" (Rom-Com Vom)
Oct 16, 2024
FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROS ONLY!
Oct 11, 2024
The Bar is in Hell with "Hitch" (Rom-Com Vom)
Oct 09, 2024
OUT NOW: Rom-Com Vom
Oct 04, 2024
What kind of porn is everyone watching?
Oct 02, 2024
How often should I be having sex?
Sep 25, 2024
I get cold sores; do I have herpes?
Sep 18, 2024
I can't reach orgasm; what do I do?
Sep 11, 2024
10 Lessons for 10 Seasons of Sex Ed with DB
Sep 04, 2024
The Latest on Pap Smears and IUD Pain Relief with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Aug 28, 2024
Best Of: Online Dating Dos and Don'ts
Aug 21, 2024
Redefining Black Femme Sexuality with Dr. Wendasha Jenkins Hall
Aug 14, 2024
Sexpert Sessions: We Need to Talk About AI Porn
Aug 07, 2024
Period Sex & Menstrual Equity with 'Periodical' Director Lina Lyte Plioplyte
Jul 31, 2024
BEST OF: Sex and Disability
Jul 24, 2024
Painful Sex and Getting Answers at the Gynecologist with Dr. Karen Tang
Jul 17, 2024
Sexpert Sessions: The Rise of Anti-Birth Control Influencers
Jul 10, 2024
Navigating Sex Scenes with Actor Kuhoo Verma
Jul 03, 2024
BEST OF: Sex Ed in Film
Jun 26, 2024
Asexuality and Sexless Marriage Myths with Cody Daigle-Orians
Jun 19, 2024
BEST OF: Healing Sexual Trauma
Jun 12, 2024
Diary of a Swinging Couple: Fireside chat with Angelique
Jun 07, 2024
Sex Tech & Closing the Orgasm Gap with Anna Lee
Jun 05, 2024
Sexpert Sessions: We Need to Talk About the Threesome in "Challengers"
May 29, 2024
Sex With a Brain Injury with Annie Liontas
May 22, 2024
Sexpert Sessions: We Need to Talk About Choking During Sex
May 15, 2024
The Fantasy and Reality of Threesomes with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
May 08, 2024
BEST OF: Orgasms
May 01, 2024
Real Talk With Endo: Stories From Women Who Have Been There
Apr 26, 2024
Three Secrets to a Thriving Sex Life with Dr. Emily Nagoski
Apr 24, 2024
Gender Affirming Care with Surgeon Dr. Blair Peters (Re-Release)
Apr 17, 2024
Everyone Can Bottom with The Bottom's Digest Founder, Alex Hall (Re-Release)
Apr 10, 2024
BEST OF: Relationship Advice
Apr 03, 2024
BEST OF: Abortion Experts
Mar 27, 2024
BEST OF: Queer Trailblazers
Mar 20, 2024
Change the Pattern: The AIDS Quilt Travels the South with Purpose
Mar 15, 2024
BEST OF: Sex Stories
Mar 13, 2024
How to Talk Dirty from Shameless Sex
Mar 08, 2024
More Sex Ed with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: The Truth about Vaginal Births and C-sections
Mar 06, 2024
The Sluts and Scholars Podcast: Peg the Patriarchy with Luna Matatas
Mar 01, 2024
A Deep Dive on Fat Liberation with Tigress Osborn
Feb 28, 2024
A Preview from Just Between Us!
Feb 23, 2024
More Sex Ed: Why is Gen Z Having Less Sex?
Feb 21, 2024
The Ultimate Period Episode with Dr. Jen Gunter
Feb 14, 2024
More Sex Ed: Is it normal to want to give head and not get anything in return?
Feb 07, 2024
"Fitting In" As A Girl Without A Uterus with Molly McGlynn
Jan 31, 2024
More Sex Ed with Lion's Den Expert, Nick Bettress: How do I buy the right sex toy for me?
Jan 24, 2024
Bisexuals Make Up A Majority of the Queer Community with Hinge's Love and Connection Expert, Moe Ari Brown
Jan 17, 2024
More Sex Ed: What should I know about uncircumcised penises?
Jan 10, 2024
OCD and Mental Health Advocacy with Emotional Support Lady, Allison Raskin
Jan 03, 2024
More Sex Ed: Can people on the asexual spectrum enjoy sex?
Dec 27, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Mifepristone Accessibility Goes to the Supreme Court with Boom! Lawyered Hosts, Imani Gandy and Jess Pieklo
Dec 20, 2023
More Sex Ed with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: Perimenopause for Dummies
Dec 13, 2023
Sharing Your LGBTQ+ Journey with The World with YouTubers, Jamie Raines PhD (@Jammidodger) and Shaaba Raines PhD (@Shaaba)
Dec 06, 2023
More Sex Ed: How can I talk about condoms with a partner?
Nov 29, 2023
Abortion Rights Win State Elections with SIX's Senior Director of Reproductive Rights, Jennifer Driver
Nov 22, 2023
More Sex Ed: How much do you know about periods? Take DB's period quiz!
Nov 15, 2023
The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and Author, Dr. Eric Sprankle
Nov 08, 2023
More Sex Ed: How can I have a stronger orgasm?
Nov 01, 2023
How to have Shameless Sex with Podcast Hosts and Authors, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert
Oct 25, 2023
Sex and Porn Addiction with Erica Garza (Re-Release)
Oct 11, 2023
Sex, Spirituality, and Religion with Reverend Pleasure (Re-Release)
Oct 04, 2023
Birthing Liberation with Sabia Wade (Re-Release)
Sep 27, 2023
"Every Body" with Intersex Film Star, Activist, and Scholar Sean Saifa Wall
Sep 06, 2023
DONATE NOW! Help Keep An Independent Florida Abortion Clinic Open with Winnie from SWAN
Aug 30, 2023
Maintaining Long-Term Relationships and Keeping The Spark Alive with Therapist, Dr. Lexx Brown-James
Aug 23, 2023
Intersex Joy, Activism Burnout, and Being Your Authentic Self with Intersex Educator and Creator Pidgeon Pagonis
Aug 16, 2023
Coming Out As Bisexual with "Boyslut" Author, Zachary Zane
Aug 09, 2023
The Most Common Vaginal Infections and Conditions with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Aug 02, 2023
Late Bloomer Lesbianism with YouTuber Alayna Joy
Jul 26, 2023
Curious Sex Ed: Orgasms
Jul 21, 2023
Sex Research with Psychologist and Researcher Dr. Candice Nicole
Jul 19, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: DB's Magic Wand Masturbation Experiment
Jul 12, 2023
Kink and Pleasure with "Superfreaks" Author Arielle Greenberg
Jul 05, 2023
The Abortion Landscape One Year Post-Roe with Journalist and Podcast Host Garnet Henderson
Jun 28, 2023
Friends to Lovers and Fighting for Trans Rights with Activists Elle Deran and Ezra Michel
Jun 21, 2023
Decolonizing Therapy with Founder and Movement Leader Dr. Jennifer Mullan
Jun 14, 2023
AI and its place in sex ed with the National Director of Innovation at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Ambreen Molitor
Jun 07, 2023
Blow jobs are performance art with Pleasure Professional, Goody Howard, MSW, MPH
May 31, 2023
Everyone Can Bottom with The Bottom's Digest Founder, Alex Hall
May 24, 2023
What wellness for moms actually looks like with Be Well, Sis Podcast Host, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar
May 17, 2023
Curious Sex Ed: Sex and Religion
May 12, 2023
Swingers vacations and fetishes with Come Curious Hosts, Reed Amber and Florence Bark
May 10, 2023
Curious Sex Ed: BDSM & Sexual Kink
May 05, 2023
What you don't know about astrology and sex with Astrologist and Author Nadine Jane
May 03, 2023
Curious Sex Ed: Porn Addiction
Apr 28, 2023
Pleasure Beyond Orgasm with Sexuality Doula Ev'Yan Whitney
Apr 26, 2023
More Sex Ed: What are 3 fun facts about nipples?
Apr 21, 2023
More Sex Ed: How can I fight back against Crisis Pregnancy Centers?
Apr 14, 2023
More Sex Ed: Is squirt pee?
Apr 07, 2023
More Sex Ed: How do I know which birth control method is best for me?
Mar 31, 2023
More Sex Ed: What is the current state of sex ed in the US?
Mar 24, 2023
More Sex Ed: What do I need to know about the morning after pill?
Mar 17, 2023
More Sex Ed: Why am I not turned on easily?
Mar 10, 2023
More Sex Ed: Why is BMI a bad health indicator?
Mar 03, 2023
"How C*m?" with Remy Kassimir
Mar 01, 2023
More Sex Ed: Can you make your girl c**?
Feb 24, 2023
How to Date Better with Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science Logan Ury
Feb 22, 2023
More Sex Ed: What are some things I should know about condoms?
Feb 17, 2023
"Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" with Director Sophie Hyde
Feb 15, 2023
More Sex Ed: What are the best sex-positive TV shows?
Feb 10, 2023
Sex Ed for Youth in Foster Care with Cindy Cruz
Feb 08, 2023
More Sex Ed: Is it possible I'm pregnant if I didn't have vaginal intercourse?
Feb 03, 2023
A Conversation about Down There with Your Favorite Urologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse
Feb 01, 2023
More Sex Ed: Why does it hurt when I have sex?
Jan 27, 2023
A Health Home for Black Women with KIMBRITIVE Founders Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite
Jan 25, 2023
More Sex Ed: What is the most common STI in the US?
Jan 20, 2023
Parenting and Sex Ed with The Puberty Podcast Hosts Vanessa Kroll-Bennett and Cara Natterson
Jan 18, 2023
More Sex Ed: What is ethical porn?
Jan 13, 2023
Gender Affirming Care with Surgeon Dr. Blair Peters
Jan 11, 2023
More Sex Ed: Does body count matter?
Jan 06, 2023
Making Sex Ed Funny with Melissa Strype
Jan 04, 2023
More Sex Ed: Does the pull out method work?
Dec 30, 2022
Sex FAQs for an OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: Part 2
Dec 28, 2022
More Sex Ed: How can I have sex while I'm home for the holidays?
Dec 23, 2022
Sex FAQs for an OBGYN with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt: Part 1
Dec 21, 2022
More Sex Ed: Is it normal to watch gay porn if I'm straight?
Dec 16, 2022
Desire and Pleasure with Whitni Miller
Dec 14, 2022
More Sex Ed: How can I get more in tune with my pleasure?
Dec 09, 2022
Erotica for All with Gina Gutierrez and Faye Keegan
Dec 07, 2022
More Sex Ed: Does penis size matter?
Dec 02, 2022
Reading Romance with Helen Hoang
Nov 30, 2022
More Sex Ed: How do I know if I am masturbating too much?
Nov 25, 2022
Healing from Trauma with Jimanekia Eborn
Nov 23, 2022
Sex Ed with DB Trailer
Nov 23, 2022
The Science of Horniness from Come As You Are with Dr. Emily Nagoski
Nov 18, 2022
What an Abortion Looks Like with Poppy Noor
Nov 16, 2022
More Sex Ed: How do I feel more present during sex?
Nov 11, 2022
Abortion on Screen with Steph Herold
Nov 09, 2022
More Sex Ed: How do I become a sex educator?
Nov 04, 2022
The Intersection of Immigration and Reproductive Health with Nancy Cárdenas Peña
Nov 02, 2022
More Sex Ed: How do I tell my spouse about my foot fetish?
Oct 28, 2022
Reclaiming Power with Madame Namio
Oct 26, 2022
More Sex Ed: How can I increase my libido?
Oct 21, 2022
The Orgasm Gap with Laurie Mintz
Oct 19, 2022
Queer Youth-Led Activism with Maxx Fenning
Aug 26, 2022
Birthing Liberation with Sabia Wade
Jul 20, 2022
LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Anti-Extremism with Brandon Wolf
Jul 13, 2022
Muslim Sex Ed with The Village Auntie
Jul 06, 2022
Abortion Research with Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH
Jun 29, 2022
Common Sex Ed Questions with Mariah
Jun 15, 2022
Sex Ed on Netflix’s “The Circle” with Alyssa Ljubicich
Jun 08, 2022
“A Sexplanation” with Alex Liu
Jun 01, 2022
Masturbation May with Vic Liu
May 25, 2022
Empowerment on OnlyFans with Audrey Aura
May 18, 2022
Online Dating with Swipe Talk Hosts Isabella Marano and Simone Anderson
May 11, 2022
Roe v. Wade and Abortion Access with Cathren Cohen
May 05, 2022
The TikTok OB/GYN with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
May 04, 2022
Weird Sex Facts with Rachel Feltman
Apr 27, 2022
Erotic Art and Censorship with Armando Cabba
Apr 20, 2022
Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” with Dirty Lola
Apr 13, 2022
Healing Sexual Trauma with The Pleasure Collective
Apr 06, 2022
Destigmatizing Herpes with Courtney Brame
Mar 30, 2022
Free the Pill with Victoria Nichols
Mar 23, 2022
Pregnancy 101 with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Mar 16, 2022
Abortion in the South with Oriaku Njoku
Mar 09, 2022
Dating and Disability with Steve Way
Mar 02, 2022
Sex, Spirituality, and Religion with Reverend Pleasure
Mar 24, 2021
Intersectional Environmentalism with Diandra Marizet
Mar 17, 2021
Sex Scenes with Ita O’Brien
Mar 10, 2021
One-Night Stand with Simon Taylor
Mar 03, 2021
A Color Named Love with M. Ellery
Feb 24, 2021
Überlube with Amy Baldwin
Feb 19, 2021
Radical Visibility with Sky Cubacub
Feb 17, 2021
Reproductive Health and The Economy with Andrea Flynn
Feb 10, 2021
Pregnancy, Mental Health, and COVID with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Feb 03, 2021
Clone-A-Willy with Victoria Nelthropp
Jan 29, 2021
Bloom with Dr. Caricia Catalani and Anthony Veneziale
Jan 28, 2021
Melanin Monroe with FREDDIE
Jan 20, 2021
Jane’s Due Process with Eleanor Grano and Veronika Granado
Jan 13, 2021
Kikis with Louie with Louie Ortiz-Fonseca
Dec 02, 2020
Plume with Dr. Jerrica Kirkley
Nov 25, 2020
Adolescent Health with Dr. Natasha Ramsey
Nov 18, 2020
Emojibator with Joe Vela and Kris Fretz
Nov 13, 2020
Matchmaking with Kara Laricks and Devyn Simone
Nov 11, 2020
Youth Advocacy in Texas with Leslie Lopez
Nov 04, 2020
Autism Sexuality Advocacy with Amy Gravino
Oct 28, 2020
"Ramy" with Dave Merheje and Steve Way
Oct 21, 2020
Pandia Health with Dr. Sophia Yen
Oct 16, 2020
Sex and Porn Addiction with Erica Garza
Oct 14, 2020
The Turnaway Study with Dr. Diana Greene Foster
Oct 07, 2020
The Sex Exchange with Janielle Bryan
Aug 19, 2020
Abortion on College Campuses with Adiba Khan
Aug 12, 2020
Hyposexuality Disorder with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Aug 05, 2020
ThemsHealth with Nina Kosoff
Jul 29, 2020
Asexuality with Daniel Walker
Jul 22, 2020
Vulva Masturbation Around The World with Smile Makers
Jul 17, 2020
The Feminist Dominatrix with Mistress Velvet
Jul 15, 2020
Seduction and Eroticism with Dr. Jess O’Reilly and Marla Stewart
Jul 08, 2020
Doula Care with Jessica Diggs
Jul 01, 2020
Sexy Sex Ed with Tanya Turner
Jun 29, 2020
TOCA with Anne Louise Burdett
Jun 24, 2020
Kimbritive with Kimberly Huggins and Brittany Brathwaite
Jun 17, 2020
Ending Conversion Therapy with Sam Brinton
Jun 10, 2020
Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative with Da'Shaun Harrison
Jun 08, 2020
The Period Game with Daniela Gilsanz
May 27, 2020
Intersex Rights with Hans Lindahl, Sean Saifa Wall, and Pidgeon Pagonis
May 20, 2020
Sex and Disability with Eva Sweeney
May 13, 2020
Ovee Health with Maddy Siriouthay
May 06, 2020
Sex Ed On Screen and On Stage: Part 2
Nov 04, 2019
Sex Ed On Screen and On Stage: Part 1
Oct 16, 2019
Sex In The City
Oct 02, 2019
Living With HIV
Sep 30, 2019
Healthy Love
Sep 18, 2019
Make Sex Ed Queer Inclusive
Sep 11, 2019
Consent Is Communication Is Respect
Sep 04, 2019
Sex And Mental Health
Aug 28, 2019
Vote For Pleasure: Part 2
Aug 23, 2019
Vote For Pleasure: Part 1
Aug 21, 2019
Abortion Is Still Legal
Aug 14, 2019
The Birth Control Parade
Aug 07, 2019
Porn
Jul 20, 2018
Differently Abled Sex
Jul 18, 2018
Vagina Lasers
Jul 13, 2018
Unique Bodies
Jun 27, 2018
Just Trust Women
Jun 22, 2018
Bloody
Jun 13, 2018
Sex Work Is Not Sex Trafficking
Jun 07, 2018
Meet Your Students Where They're At
May 30, 2018
Don't Assume Motherhood
May 23, 2018
No, It's MY Pleasure
May 16, 2018
Sexual Beings From Birth 'Til Death
Dec 08, 2017
We're Always Changing
Nov 17, 2017
What Do You Like?
Oct 27, 2017
The Spectrum Exists
Oct 18, 2017
Ask First
Oct 11, 2017
Poly Means Many; Amor Means Love
Oct 04, 2017
Acknowledging the Clitoris
Sep 27, 2017
This is Sex ED, OK Everybody Giggle
Sep 18, 2017