The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and Author, Dr. Eric Sprankle (Re-Release)

The Ultimate Masturbation Episode with Professor and Author, Dr. Eric Sprankle (Re-Release)

Author: Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert January 1, 2025 Duration: 1:12:13

New year, new you, new pleasure goals! Start 2025 by busting myths about one of the most misunderstood topics in human sexuality—masturbation. DB is joined by Dr. Eric Sprankle, acclaimed psychologist, to strip away stigma, crush falsehoods, and explore the evolution of sexual psychology.

(0:17:42) - Masturbation Education

(0:21:28) - Masturbation Myths and Motivations Explained

(0:35:49) - Religious Views on Masturbation and Health

(0:48:45) - The Evolution and Perception of Vibrators

(0:52:11) - Individualism and Collective Action and Self-Pleasure 

Find more from Dr. Sprankle:

  • Dr. Eric Sprankle is a professor of clinical psychology and co-director of the sexuality studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is the author of the new book, DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation. More information at drsprankle.com or Instagram and Twitter @DrSprankle.
  • Dr. Eric Sprankle's book DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation (This is an affiliate link to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!)

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.


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.
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