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

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

Author: Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert Language: English Episodes: 50
You have questions about pleasure, intimacy, and your own body that feel too complex or awkward to ask out loud. Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education is the space where those questions are not only welcomed but explored with depth and clarity. Hosted by Danielle Bezalel (DB), a sex educator with a Masters in Public Health, this podcast moves beyond basic biology to address the real, often unspoken, aspects of our sexual lives. Each episode is built on a foundation of credible research and compassionate insight, dismantling the myths and shame that so often accompany these topics. You’ll hear DB in conversation with leading experts, therapists, and researchers, translating their knowledge into practical advice you can actually use. Whether it’s navigating communication with a partner, understanding your own desires more fully, or simply seeking a more confident and joyful connection to your sexuality, this series provides a trustworthy guide. The tone is direct, inclusive, and refreshingly free of judgment, meeting you exactly where you are in your personal journey. Tune in for a re-education that focuses not on what’s wrong, but on what’s possible for a more fulfilling and informed intimate life.
Episodes
The Polycule Episode with Rachel Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:19
It seems like everybody is talking about polycules right now -- but what are they actually? How do polycules work? What makes a polcule appeal to people? DB talks to the incredible Rachel Wright about everything polycule…
Why do I fantasize about things I would never want in real life? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:09
In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about the differences between fantasies and what we want in real life. Remember: fantasies are just that. They don't make you a bad person! Let's dive into our p…
The Truth About BV and Intimacy with Daniella Levy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
If you have a vagina, there's a nonzero chance you've dealt with vaginal discomfort: itching, burning, strange discharge, pain, or something just feeling off. You are absolutely not alone. Today, DB sits down to talk wit…
Am I a bad person for paying for sex? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
Today, we're answering a listener question about sex work from the perspective of a client. Is it bad to pay for sex? Why did it make this listener feel awful afterwards? It's time to dispel some myths about sex work and…
How do I balance religion and my sexual desires? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:30
In this episode, DB answers an anonymous question from a listener about how to manage religious beliefs with changing views on sex, desire, and relationships. What does it mean when who we're becoming clashing with who w…
Pleasure as Resistance with Ericka Hart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:52
Welcome to Season 14! We're kicking it off with an incredible conversation with Ericka Hart, author of the new book Nasty Work: Resist Systems, Explore Desire, and Liberate Yourself! DB talks to Ericka about colonization…
Start Here: Pleasure, Orgasms, Kink, & Better Sex | Sex Ed with DB [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
We are coming back with Season 14 on May 20th, 2026! Join us in this new pleasure season of conversations with sex ed experts, answering anonymous questions from real listeners, and takes on the sexual wellness news and…
Late Bloomer Lesbianism with YouTuber Alayna Joy (Re-Release) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
This week, we're re-releasing a favorite episode from the archives. In 2023, DB talked with creator Alayna Joy all about coming out as a lesbian later in life. Let's talk about why it can take people a while to figure ou…