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    Birds and Bees Don't Fck

    We can all agree that the whole birds and bees thing was a lie, right? When it comes to sex education in the 80s, 90s and even today, everyone gets a big ole F. And not the good kind. Join host Arielle Zadok as she talks to friends, comedians and sexuality professionals about what they did, and didn't learn about sex growing up.
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    Let's Play (w/ Morgan Jay)

    Let's Play (w/ Morgan Jay)

    Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian originally from Mahwah, New Jersey where he was taught that women would derail and distract him!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 04:11 Creating a Sexy and Fun Show
    • 05:46 Transitioning from Stand-up to Music
    • 07:33 The Evolution of Comedy Clubs
    • 12:02 Understanding Different Sexual Preferences
    • 16:20 The Importance of Consent and Aftercare
    • 20:02 Exploring Sexual Wellness and Pleasure Products
    • 25:23 The Accessibility and Variety of Pornography
    • 31:05 The Impact of Abstinence-Only Sex Education
    • 36:55 The Influence of Cultural and Religious Upbringing
    • 41:44 Exploring New Sexual Experiences
    • 46:09 The Importance of Playfulness and Curiosity
    • 48:18 Sexual Connection in Intimate Relationships
    • 49:10 The Consequences of Ignoring Sexual Compatibility
    • 51:42 Having Complex Conversations about Sexual Desires
    • 53:47 Normalizing Sexual Pleasure for All
    • 56:52 Exploring Unique Sexual Fantasies
    • 59:04 Creating Pleasurable and Intimate Experiences

    You can find Morgan on Instagram at @morganjay and his website www.morganjay.com

    Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube!

     

    HEY LOS ANGELES!  Come to the Hollywood Burlesque Festival at Frogtown Brewery on March 9th where we’ll be interviewing performers all day! Get 20% off your festival tickets with offer code: BIRDS&BEES 

    Download your FREE Yes / No / Maybe list, get merch or apply for coaching at www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com

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    K, love you, byeeeeee

    Fck Yeah Sex Ed! (w/ Sarah Tomchesson)

    Fck Yeah Sex Ed! (w/ Sarah Tomchesson)

    Sarah Tomchesson is a sex educator, fed-up feminist, queer mom and co-host of the Fck Yeah! Podcast originally from a little all over but who had her first sex ed class in Los Angeles where they were interrupted by an earthquake!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 02:02 SIECUS and Sex Education Advocacy
    • 05:21 The Importance of Policy Change
    • 10:17 The Fear of Talking About Sex
    • 11:15 Unpacking Shame and Ego
    • 15:07 Sarah’s Experiences with Sex Education
    • 19:46 Supporting Parents in Sex Education
    • 22:07 The Lack of Education on Menopause
    • 24:59 The Lack of Sex Education in Medical Training
    • 32:34 Sarah's Journey into Sex Education
    • 40:55 The Importance of Normalizing Pleasure
    • 41:08 Upcoming Program with Anne Hodder-Shipp
    • 43:14 Understanding Your Relationship to and Expanding the Definition of Pleasure
    • 49:31 Prioritizing Pleasure in Daily Life
    • 52:09 Navigating Censorship and Playing the Game
    • 53:49 Knowing and Trusting Yourself

    You can find Sarah on Instagram at @pleasureguides and their website https://www.s3xplus.com/ and of course you can join her program with Anne Hodder-Shipp that begins on March 14th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasure-attitudes-building-an-embodied-self-care-practice-that-works-tickets-773968630007

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    Download your FREE Yes / No / Maybe list, get merch or apply for coaching at www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com

     

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please help me spread the word; Like, subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! You can also buy me a coffee if you're a real sweetie.

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    Consent Is Sexy (w/ Tyomi Morgan)

    Consent Is Sexy (w/ Tyomi Morgan)

    Tyomi Morgan is a Sexologist, Intimacy Coordinator and creator of The Cowgirl Workout originally from Chicago where they went on a class trip to learn about sex!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 03:04 Intimacy Coordinating, obviously!
    • 14:43 The one thing you MUST know as an Intimacy Coordinator
    • 23:00 When Sex Ed is a class trip…
    • 29:29 Impact of Sex Education on Personal Exploration
    • 38:08 Virginity is a hoax
    • 45:03 The importance of authenticity and Communication in Relationships
    • 46:28 The art of Letting Go and Embracing Change
    • 47:23 Fluidity and Exploration in Sexuality
    • 50:13 Recognizing Patterns and Trauma
    • 51:57 Taking Action and Doing the Work
    • 54:20 The Lifelong Journey of Self-Reflection
    • 57:18 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries
    • 59:08 The DM slide all sex educators get
    • 01:01:21 Embracing Autonomy and Choice

    You can find Tyomi on Instagram at @realglamazontyomi and on X (Twitter) at @glamazontyomi get The Cowgirl Workout at https://members.thecowgirlworkout.com/ see her in person at Exxxotica Expo https://www.exxxoticaexpo.com/ or catch her classes at https://www.thepleasureacademy.com/

     

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    It's Not Just A Hole (w/ Allison Goldberg)

    It's Not Just A Hole (w/ Allison Goldberg)

    Allison Goldberg is a comedian and creator known for her dating show, Love Isn’t Blind originally from Baltimore where they scribbled some stuff on an overhead projector and called it a day!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:25 Allison actually knows about the birds and bees!
    • 02:07 Love Isn't Blind - The Dating Show where men aren’t allowed to talk!
    • 04:47 Pole Dancing and Rock Climbing
    • 06:29 Intimacy Coordination and Other Jobs
    • 09:41 Creating a Community
    • 13:21 Being Organized and Having Tools
    • 16:47 Lack of Sexual Education
    • 21:04 Consent and Desexualization
    • 24:44 New Zealand sex clubs
    • 31:57 Time to figure out the Clitoris
    • 34:32 Dating and Activities
    • 37:10 Understanding the Clitoris and Vulva
    • 41:09 Exploring the Labia and Outer Lips
    • 42:30 Stimulating the Entire Vulva
    • 45:08 Pleasuring the Penis and Balls
    • 52:54 Orbiting and Communication
    • 55:00 Allison’s got a podcast launching TODAY!

    HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!

    You can find Allison on all social media at @alli_goldi and on her website https://www.allisongoldberg.com/

     

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    Hot & Funny (w/ Christina Calph)

    Hot & Funny (w/ Christina Calph)

    Christina Calph is an actress, comedian and creator of Comedy Pole Show and The Last Improv Show originally from a small town outside of Buffalo, NY where they were taught demons were going to take over their bodies! Yay!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:09 Talking about Rain in LA, because it’s law
    • 02:24 Growing Up in New York
    • 03:37 Comedy Pole Show and the best comedians and pole dancers in LA
    • 15:18 Sex Education in Catholic School
    • 32:26 What even is virginity?!
    • 43:09 Discovering the Power of Female friendships
    • 45:25 Learning About Relationships and Sexuality at Hooters
    • 49:17 Different Perspectives on Sexuality in Different Communities
    • 50:17 Exploring Sexuality and Masturbation
    • 51:46 Navigating Toxic Relationships
    • 01:03 Pole Dance as a Sport and Art Form
    • 01:05 The Perineum!
    • 01:09 How to get your free Yes No Maybe List for Better Communication

    You can find Christina on Instagram at @christinacalph and her two shows @comedypoleshow and @lastimprovshow

    Get tickets to both shows by checking out https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/events-calendar

     

    WE’VE GOT MERCH! Plus a free Yes / No / Maybe list all over at https://www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com

     

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    Kinks & Cuddles (w/ Jean Franzblau)

    Kinks & Cuddles (w/ Jean Franzblau)

    Jean Franzblau is an Intimacy Coordinator, Writer, Performer and Creator of the Cuddle Sanctuary originally from Hollywood Florida where her mother didn’t know she was kinky!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:11 Different Roles in the Sex Industry
    • 03:03 The Physiology of Orgasm
    • 04:00 The Impact of Shame on Pleasure
    • 05:23 Creating Authentic Intimacy in Film
    • 08:13 The Complexity of Faking Orgasms
    • 10:32 The Fascinating Anatomy of the Clitoris
    • 12:51 The Grit and Strength of Pole Dancing
    • 15:22 The Diverse Backgrounds of Intimacy Coordinators
    • 23:46 The Potential Benefits of Sex Dolls
    • 25:29 The Importance of Touch and Cuddling
    • 27:22 The Complexity and joy of Kink and BDSM
    • 35:33 The Impact of Shame and Ignoring Red Flags
    • 43:22 The Slow Process of Change in the film Industry
    • 45:33 The Importance of Safety and Pleasure in Creation
    • 48:30 Agents' Involvement in Addressing Behavioral Issues with cast (aka their clients)
    • 53:33 Transition into Intimacy Coordinating
    • 55:50 Experience on Set and Sense of Belonging
    • 01:01:00 The Embarrassing Part of the Job
    • 01:04:43 The importance of Consent and Boundaries

    You can find Jean on Instagram at @jeanfranzblau and her website https://hollywoodintimacycoordinator.com/

    You can catch Jean's sex positive one woman show, "My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky" on March 3, 2024 in Los Angeles. Find all of her performances here: https://mymotherdoesntknow.com/

    Support the show and give us a 5 star review… and if you’re really into it, https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ariellezadok

     

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    Want to get more of what you want in bed? Download your free Yes / No / Maybe list at www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com to get clear, get inspired and get what you want! 

    LOS ANGELES: Join Arielle and Nadége as we celebrate the release of Rena Martine’s new book “The Sex You Want” on Feb 7th at The Ripped Bodice. Tickets here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/events-and-tickets

    Poetry, Dating And Deviants, Oh My! (w/ Demi Wylde)

    Poetry, Dating And Deviants, Oh My! (w/ Demi Wylde)

    Demi Wilde is an author, educator and content creator originally from Visalia, California where he had to GTFO as fas as he could!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 02:57 The Commodification of Connection
    • 10:23 Demi’s journey into Sex Education
    • 17:02 Growing Up Religious
    • 21:13 Those First Wet Dreams
    • 25:33 Poetry as Therapy
    • 31:35 Demi Dishes the Dirt on Sh*tty Dating Trends
    • 38:04 A Hookup Horror Story (obviously)
    • 45:13 Reflections of a Bad Date
    • 46:37 The Gift of Rejection
    • 48:03 Finding Love on Grindr
    • 49:29 The Importance of Timing and Emotional Availability
    • 50:57 Being Present and Transparent
    • 51:55 Burnout and Miscommunication in Dating
    • 54:15 Communication and Presence

    You can find Demi on Instagram at @demitriwylde_, his website www.demitriwylde.com and you can get his podcast “Hookup Horror Stories” on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

    Help support the show and buy me a coffee! (Spoiler, you can also book a coaching session with me there!)

    Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok

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    Classes coming soon to Elxr.Life!

    Lips On Lips (w/ Jil Chrissie)

    Lips On Lips (w/ Jil Chrissie)

    Jil Chrissie is a comedian, writer and host originally from Denver Colorado where she was not quite sure if she should be looking at a lady’s vagina with a baby’s head in it in the third grade (sound familiar?).

     

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 00:50 Pretty Privilege is a thing
    • 02:08 The Misconceptions Around Virginity and Hymens
    • 06:01 The Trauma of Early Sex Education
    • 07:44 The Terrifying Reality of Childbirth
    • 15:05 The Importance of Women's Sexual Pleasure
    • 16:27 The Need for Sexual Exploration and Communication
    • 20:38 The Stigma and Shame Around Masturbation
    • 26:44 The Hypocrisy of Men's Sexual Preferences
    • 29:08 Different Types of Orgasms and Sexual Scripts
    • 30:30 The Importance of Clitoral Stimulation
    • 32:10 The Benefits of Sex Toys and Masturbation
    • 37:16 The Impact of Sexual Satisfaction on Relationships
    • 41:22 The Impact of Aging on Sexual Function
    • 45:26 Animal Behavior and Sexual Interactions
    • 47:10 Symptoms and Treatment of Gonorrhea
    • 51:00 Overcoming Stigma and Fear of STIs
    • 52:49 Creating an Audio Book and One-Woman Show
    • 54:34 Promoting Sexual Liberation and Expression
    • 56:24 Persistence and Pursuing Dreams in the Entertainment Industry

    You can find Jil on Instagram at @jilchrissie and on YouTube at @MsJilChrissie 

     

    Speaking of YouTube, this show is on it! Check it out here. YouTube

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    Catch me on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & @ArielleZadok

     

    The Business of Sex Education (w/ Anne Hodder-Shipp)

    The Business of Sex Education (w/ Anne Hodder-Shipp)

    Anne Holder-Shipp is an award winning Sex & Relationships Educator and Author of ’18 Modern Love Languages’ originally from Wolfurrow, New Hampshire where they learned more about sex exploring the library’s card catalog then they ever did in a classroom!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:34 Pandemic Era Transition to Online Teaching
    • 11:11 The Balance Of Fair Compensation and Accessibility For In-Person Classes
    • 14:11 Marketing and Censorship Challenges
    • 18:22 The Reality of Sex Education Work
    • 20:02 Growing Up in a Conservative Town
    • 26:28 Limited Sex Education in School
    • 34:23 Neutral Perspective on Sex Leading To Expansive Values
    • 38:06 Unique Background and Entry into Sex Education
    • 38:26 How They Became a Sex Educator
    • 41:10 Working in Treatment Centers
    • 43:07 Harm Reduction and Abstinence-Only Education
    • 46:09 The Challenges of Sex Education in Treatment Centers
    • 52:11 Understanding Desire and Collaboration in Relationships
    • 55:58 Anne's Epic Responses to Trolls on TikTok

    You can find Anne on Instagram and TikTok at @TheAnneHodder and their website https://www.annehoddershipp.com/ and of course if you too are interested in becoming a Sex Educator or simply learning more, visit https://everyonedeservessexed.com/

     

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    Sex(y) Therapy (w/ Ify Nwadiwe)

    Sex(y) Therapy (w/ Ify Nwadiwe)

    Ify Nwadiwe is a Comedian, Actor, Writer and Thot Dad originally from Los Angeles, CA where his Catholic School taught him religion instead of health and his public School made him sign up for sex ed as an elective as if learning about your body was the same thing as learning photography or Roman history.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 04:31 LA vs. New York
    • 14:42 Sex Education in School
    • 18:05 ADHD and Mental Health
    • 21:38 Therapy and Sexuality
    • 28:54 Successful Non-Monogamy
    • 45:13 Trampling Over Boundaries
    • 47:06 Problematic Relationship Coaches
    • 50:22 Co-Creation and Personal Boundaries in relationships
    • 51:48 Understanding Kitchen Table Polyamory
    • 56:38 Monogamous Reactions to Non-Monogamy
    • 57:27 First Reactions vs. Real Reactions
    • 58:23 Excuses and Alternative Lifestyles
    • 01:00:37 Ify’s upcoming Comedy Show!

    You can find Ify on Instagram at @ifynwadiwe and his website www.ifycomedy.com.

     

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    Sex Witches (w/ Joy Wolfe)

    Sex Witches (w/ Joy Wolfe)

    Joy Wolfe is a Writer, Director and Spiritual Comedian originally from Hollywood, CA and Albuquerque, New Mexico where they had a rotating door of teachers for the kids to torture with bad jokes instead of learning every week.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:42 Journey with Sex and Astrology
    • 03:08 The Importance of Boundaries in Sex
    • 06:16 Misconceptions about BDSM
    • 07:01 The Influence of Religion on Sexuality
    • 08:23 The Power of Words and Spells
    • 16:16 The Myth of Virginity and Hymens
    • 25:38 The Connection Between Witchcraft and Sexuality
    • 34:14 Meeting Each Other and the Connection
    • 43:20 Jocelyn Elders and Progress in Sex Education
    • 44:33 Repression and Punishment
    • 45:29 Impact of Technology on Sexual Education
    • 46:13 Watching Porn in Traffic
    • 49:25 Collaborative Sex
    • 51:10 Unlearning Shame and Expectations
    • 53:01 The Majority's Discomfort and Dissatisfaction with Sexuality
    • 54:02 Connecting Sexuality to Life-Force Energy
    • 54:49 The Sexualization and Repression of Body Parts
    • 57:36 The Impact of Pole Dancing
    • 58:27 Navigating Sexuality in Professional Settings
    • 01:05:37 Creating Safe Spaces for Taboo Topics

    You can find Joy on Instagram at @thejoywolfe and listen to her podcast “Just Happy To Be Here” wherever you get your podcasts.

     

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!

    Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok

     

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    Join Arielle's newsletter, Inside The Champagne Womb, for musings on sex, relationships and life. 

    Cervical Orgasms Are A Thing (w/ Wendy Perkins)

    Cervical Orgasms Are A Thing (w/ Wendy Perkins)

    Wendy Perkins is an Orgasm and Neuro Pleasure Coach originally from North Hollywood, CA where she was simply told not to have sex because you will get a disease and die… yikes!

    In this episode we talk about:

    • 01:11 Becoming an Orgasm and Neuro Pleasure Coach
    • 03:06 The Role of the Nervous System in Sexual Experiences
    • 13:20 The Need for Self-Regulation Skills
    • 14:45 The Impact of Shame and Guilt on sex and pleasure
    • 26:00 Navigating Boundaries in Coaching and Therapy
    • 35:16 Balancing Stress and Pleasure in Life
    • 38:02 The Importance of Sensory Activation and Pleasure Practices
    • 41:11 The Flawed Approach to Sex Education
    • 46:16 Exploring Personal Sexual Journey and Discoveries
    • 51:24 Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Sexual Health
    • 52:19 Educating Medical Professionals on Cervical Orgasms
    • 54:39 Disparity in Care for Sexual Pleasure
    • 56:34 The Healing Power of Pleasure

    You can find Wendy on Instagram at @owningyouro and her website www.owningyouro.com

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!

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    Sex Is Messy (w/ Michele Farmery)

    Sex Is Messy (w/ Michele Farmery)

    Michele is the CEO and Co-Founder Squirtopia, originally from San Diego, CA where going Catholic School meant that Jesus was her homie who she didn’t want to disappoint.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • A warning, we are two excited Leos. This conversation is passionate!
    • How she and her co-founder / husband wound up living in Amsterdam
    • An orgasm and a business idea…. Witches & Sex magic!
    • Dismantling beliefs about ourselves and our partners
    • How women and people with vulvas explore when we’re young
    • The power of being honest with your kids about sex and drugs
    • The campaign to move the red light district (!!!!)
    • How the owner of a squirt pad company learned about squirting
    • Personal responsibility in pleasure
    • How she convinced her dad to help her with her sex business
    • The importance of sex work

    You can find Michele on Instagram at @squirtopia and their website www.squirtopia.com

     

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!

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    The Slipperier, The Better (w/ Rena Martine)

    The Slipperier, The Better (w/ Rena Martine)

    Rena Martine is a Women’s Intimacy Coach, Speaker and Author originally from LA where she learned more about sex from breaking into her dad’s secret cabinet then she ever did in a classroom.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • The adventure that exists within a container of boundaries vs. the overwhelm that exists with no boundaries
    • The power of planning for sex
    • Arousal for people with vulvas
    • Learning about sex through her dad’s porn collection
    • What your preferred porn says about you
    • Her transition from Sex Crimes DA to Intimacy Coach
    • Working through sexual shame
    • The value we place on sex in relationships (or lack thereof)
    • Rena’s new book, “The Sex You Want”!

    You can find Rena on Instagram at @_rena.martine_ and her website www.renamartine.com

    You can also pre-order her book “The Sex You Want” on Amazon 

     

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!

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    C*m To Clear Your Head (w/ Braxton Holme)

    C*m To Clear Your Head (w/ Braxton Holme)

    Braxton Holme is an adult film Production Designer originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan where he had nothing more than flower babies in Home Ec class to teach them about sex.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • The cowboy fever dream pool party where we met
    • How he got into the art of clothing naked people (aka costuming for porn)
    • How working with adult performers changed his view of the profession
    • The differences, and similarities, in filming scenes with actual sex vs. simulated sex
    • What age appropriate sex education *really* looks like
    • What actually goes into styling for a porn
    • The importance of getting dressed for sex in your own life
    • Why do people with penises like the jackhammer so much?
    • Braxton’s inspiring words of wisdom you don’t want to miss!

    You can find Braxton on Instagram at @braxtonjholme and his website www.braxtonjholme.com

    If you’re pickin’ up what we’re putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!

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    Destigmatizing Sex Through Comedy (w/ Subhah Agarwal)

    Destigmatizing Sex Through Comedy (w/ Subhah Agarwal)

    Subhah is a Comedian, Actor and Writer originally from the suburbs of Chicagos where everything was innuendo and the high school was split like a prison gang.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • Sex workers vs. comedians, who has it better? 
    • Germany’s sex work stipend!
    • 80s innuendo, the pinnacle of public school sex ed
    • Teachers who clearly don’t fuck teaching kids about sex... and what their perspective might have been
    • The exploding tampon!
    • They used saline instead of blood to determine tampon capacity?!
    • Her journey from Indian comedy to comedy that destigmatized sex
    • Our collective first generation experience with sexuality at home
    • Bridgerton Brother and a contrarian sister
    • Why harm reduction is far safer than abstinence in sex education
    • High school clicks & prison gangs…
    • Surviving starting comedy as a teenage girl
    • Want more inclusive comedy? Support shows that have a pattern of booking different types of comics
    • Comedy in NY vs. Comedy in LA
    • Nerds be fucking
    • Ethical porn
    • She's working on a new comedy special, go check her out!

    You can find Subhah on Instagram at @subhaha on TikTok at @subhahcomedy and their website www.subhahcomedy.com

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    Creating Space (w/ Bet Heykoop)

    Creating Space (w/ Bet Heykoop)

    Bet Heykoop is a Stunt Driver originally from Whittier, CA where the girls are prettier is literally on t-shirts and also she was home schooled so sex ed was up to dear ole mom and dad.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • Arielle falling in love with an MGB in Bet’s hometown
    • How two babes in classics me (thanks @cncpics and The Motoring Club!)
    • How she dreamt up her show, Hot Shift
    • Creating space for women and people who look like her where they otherwise feel like they don’t belong
    • First rule of driving classic cars
    • We all wear drag, what’s yours?
    • Sexism in car culture
    • Learning about sex (or not) through a religious home schooling program
    • Encyclopedia and ‘that one friend’ as sex educators
    • Scissoring our Barbies... you know you did it too
    • Intersex chat

    To learn more about intersex people and how to support putting an end to the human rights abuses experienced by the intersex community, especially children, visit https://interactadvocates.org/ 

    You can find Bet on Instagram at @stuntwithbet and her website www.beepbeepbitch.com and catch her show Hot Shift on Instagram and YouTube @stuntwithbet.

     

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    It's Not Like A Penis (w/ Dr. Dee Hartmann)

    It's Not Like A Penis (w/ Dr. Dee Hartmann)

    Dr. Dee Hartmann is a Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Educator and Author originally from South Central Illinois where questions simply weren’t asked.

     

    In this episode we talk about:

    • The importance of exploring your own body to discover how your pleasure works
    • Pelvic floor isn’t just about getting rid of pain, it’s about experiencing pleasure too
    • The penetration problem in women’s health
    • The clit may get erect, but it’s not like a penis!
    • Finding pleasure in the every day
    • Foreplay is forever
    • How her family’s approach to love differed from her now husband’s
    • Taking responsibility for your own pleasure
    • Shifting generational views on pleasure and the vulva starting at home
    • Relationships in the digital world
    • Female ejaculate aka squirting!

    You can find Dee on Instagram at @pleasuremovement and her website www.pleasuremovement.com where you can purchase her book.

     

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    Sex, Astrology and fcking Chad (w/ Nadège)

    Sex, Astrology and fcking Chad (w/ Nadège)

    Nadège is a Sex Scholar, Astrologist, Author and Coach originally from Los Angeles, CA where nuns taught sex ed and brought in the actress who held up an STI sign in a Good Charlotte video as a guest speaker.

     

    In this episode we talk about:

    • How Nadège became a Sex Scholar
    • Growing up as a curious, extroverted child who knew they wanted to be on birth control… just in case
    • Being sexy meant being loved (not true)
    • Chad. So much talk about Chad. All the Chads.
    • Mixed messaging about sex and worth
    • Erotic Astrology!
    • How to make consent sexy in the moment
    • SLOWING IT DOWN and arousal times for vulvas are a lot longer than you think
    • The Virgo Virginity Myth

     

    You can find Nadège on Instagram at @pleasurescience and their website www.pleasurescience.com.

    Their book, “Sextrology” is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sextrology-Astrology-Subconscious-Erogenous-Compatibility/dp/B0BRLVMYNT

     

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    Everyone Gets Hard (w/ Jacquis Neal)

    Everyone Gets Hard (w/ Jacquis Neal)

    Jacquis Neal is an actor, comedian and creator of ‘Comedian Feud’ originally from Chicago, IL where old men would kiss women on the lips at Church as a standard greeting.

     

    In this episode we talk about:

    • Creating his live show, Comedian Feud
    • How fear and embarrassment over saying anything sexual causes people to lose the game
    • Showmances; They’re alive and well
    • How Intimacy Coordinators impact our lives long after the job has wrapped
    • Arousal non-concordance in life, on set and on a massage table
    • Sex Ed in school? Nah. Sex talk was however you got it...
    • Like watching the Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky trial unfold on television
    • Suck my dick! Is that really an insult?
    • Casual homophobic language of the 90s
    • His own journey with his mother’s coming out
    • Questioning behaviors in comedy and what is actually funny when it comes to sexuality and gender

    You can find Jacques on Instagram at @jaquisneal and his website https://jacquisneal.com/

     

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