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May 2024
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The "Challengers" Threesome: Sexpert Ses...

Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert | Rom-Com Critic
About this episode

DB, Cathi and Sadie discuss the steamy 2014 movie "Challengers" directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes and what it might teach us about throuples, power plays, and relationship dynamics. Is jealousy normal during a threesome? Is it normal to feel competitive during a threesome? And how does this all realate to "Challengers"? Tune in for a spicy discussion on love, lust, and the games people play...

06:03 Exploring the Threesome Scene and Power Dynamics
14:29 Impact of Injuries and Jealousy in Relationships
23:03 The Intersection of Sports, Desire, and Power Dynamics
27:22 Competition and the Pursuit of Success
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Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
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Keywords:

sex, sex ed, challengers, challengers movie, challengers 2024, Luca Guadagnino, Justin Kuritzkes, threesome, threesomes, throuple, throuples, jealousy, tennis, sports, competition, movie

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