Get it on Google Play

Why Heated Rivalry Is SO HOT (it's not just the sex scenes) with Lina Dune

Why Heated Rivalry Is SO HOT (it's not just the sex scenes) with Lina Dune

Author: Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert January 3, 2026 Duration: 31:52
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
HealthHealth & FitnessCultureFitnessRelationshipsSexualitySocietySociety & Culture

Have you been obsessing over Heated Rivalry? Us too. If this year's New Years Eve coverage with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are anything to go off of, EVERYONE's been crazy about this show -- yes, even the lesbians. So what makes this series SO HOT even for people who aren't gay men? Let's take a look at Heated Rivalry, BL, and yaoi, with Lina Dune!

GUEST DETAILS
Lina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub podcast and fairy submother to all who seek her advice. She can be found writing about desire over on substack at askasub.substack.com. She's occasionally on instagram at @askasub2.0 and you can get Ask A Sub wherever you get your podcasts.

READ HEATED RIVALRY
The following links are affiliate links to our Bookshop.org shop! We'll receive a percentage back if you buy with our link -- and we hope you will!

You don't need to read all of these books to get Ilya and Shane's stories... but you should! They add so much!

  1. Book 1: Game Changer (Scott & Kip)
  2. Book 2: Heated Rivalry (Ilya & Shane, DUH!)
  3. Book 3: Tough Guy (Ryan & Fabian -- maybe season 2!)
  4. Book 4: Common Goal (x & y -- maybe season 2!)
  5. Book 5: Role Model (Troy & Harris -- maybe seasdon 2, and producer Wil's favorite!)
  6. Book 6: The Long Game (Ilya & Shane -- DEFINITELY SEASON 2!)

TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ
Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.

Take the quiz here: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz

ABOUT SEASON 13
Season 13 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex.

CONNECT WITH US
Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast
TikTok: @sexedwithdb
Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast
X: @sexedwithdb
YouTube: Sex Ed with DB

SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 SPONSORS
Uberlube, Magic Wand, and LELO.
Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here!

GET IN TOUCH
Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.com
Subscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories.

FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand"

ABOUT THE SHOW
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.

ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION
Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question.

SEASON 13 TEAM
Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her)
Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them)
Social Media Content Creator: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her)

MUSIC
Intro theme music: Hook Sounds
Background music: Bright State by Ketsa
Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa. Thank you Ketsa!


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Official website RSS
instagramyoutubetiktok
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
Podcast Episodes
Yes, Mistress: Professional Domination Stories with Mistress Marley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Buckle in for a wild one: today, DB talks with Mistress Marley all about her work as a professional Dominatrix! Hear what it's like to dominate clients for a living -- including stories aboput her most frequent requests,…
How do we find time for sex when we're both so busy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:01
So we're supposed to have time for work, chores, figuring out dinner, maybe even having a family or friends, AND a sex life? In this economy? Let's talk about how to actually have sex with your sexual partner(s) even whe…
The Ultimate Guide to Eating Pussy with Shameless Sex's Amy Baldwin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
Last season, we had Amy Baldwin on to talk sucking dick. This season, we have her on to talk eating pussy! Join our new queen or oral to learn about everything cunnilingus. From tactics to busting myths to how to get out…
Why Porn Addiction Isn't A Thing with Dr. Nikky Prause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
What is a "gooner" and what do they have to do with so-called porn addictions? DB sits down with Dr. Nikky Prause, a clinical scientist and researcher who's written on everything from asexuality to penis size preference…
Should I give up on men? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:17
Can someone have a healthy sexual relationship with cis men... even if they don't want to give head? Even if they want to RECEIVE head but not give it? Even if they don't really want penetration at all? Or should they ju…
Lick My Toes: The History of the Foot Fetish with Adam Zmith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:15
Season 14 and we're JUST NOW doing an episode on the foot fetish?! It's about time! DB talks with Adam Zmith, author of "Solemates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet", about why so many people love feet. This fetish, kink…
Why am I nervous about getting strapped? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:07
My sweet sapphics, are we stressed about the strap? Let's talk about it. In this episode, DB answers an anonymous listener question about anxiety around a new, exciting, queer sexual act. Remember: it's okay to be nervou…

12345»