When people think about great sex, they often picture what happens at the peak (i.e., the orgasm). But what if we stopped thinking about pleasure as a single moment and, instead viewed it as a cycle? In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the three phases of the pleasure cycle–wanting, liking, and learning–and discuss how cultivating each of ... Show More
Feb 10
Episode 474: The New Rules Of Intimacy
Most people think of sexual consent as a simple yes-or-no question. But it’s rarely that clear-cut. In this episode, we unpack why consent is about more than permission, how power and context shape sexual choices, and what it means to build experiences that feel mutual, ethical, ... Show More
38m 51s
Feb 3
Episode 472: Why Being Loved Doesn’t Always Feel Like Love
You can be deeply loved—and still not feel it. In this episode, we’re exploring the gap between being loved and feeling loved, the myths that keep love from landing, and how modern life can amplify disconnection. If you’ve ever felt unseen, insecure, or lonely inside an otherwise ... Show More
29m 19s
Dec 2021
The "Nice Dildo Dude!" Episode
Do you carefully choose your sex toy? If not, you really should. In this episode, Isabelle, the founder of Désirable (a woman-owned and woman-designed sex toy company) talks to us about good and bad sex toys, and her inspiration in creating beautiful dildos. Since there are so ma ... Show More
30m 51s
Nov 4
SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 13 TRAILER: EVEN MORE PLEASURE!
You all loved Season 12 so much, we're running it back -- and bringing you EVEN MORE PLEASURE! This season we're covering everything you want to know about pleasure, orgasms, sex cults, BDSM, and so much more. I'm talking to some of the top experts in the field, and answering you ... Show More
1m 8s
Mar 2019
#38 Using Sex Toys For Breathtaking Pleasure with Annabelle Knight
On today's show we welcome Annabelle Knight. Annabelle is a dating, sex and relationship expert along with being a certified couple's councilor. She's also written a novel, The Endless Autumn, which has been featured by Cosmopolitan. Annabelle has her own range of sex toys availa ... Show More
28m 40s
Nov 5
Cutting Edge Pleasure Research for Queer Black Women with Dr. Shemeka Thorpe
Black folks are often left out of research studies. Queer people are often left out of research studies. Women are often left out of research studies. So if you're a Black queer woman, there's hardly any research about your specific needs, struggles, and pleasure -- and that's wh ... Show More
45m 26s
Jun 2025
Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is here: ALL ABOUT PLEASURE!
Ready to have better sex? Start here. This season on Sex Ed with DB, we're diving into what your high school health class definitely didn't teach you: how to get more pleasure. Whether you're trying to orgasm with a partner, explore your kinks, or just feel more confident in your ... Show More
1m 6s
Feb 2025
Ep. 169: Flipping, Dripping & Swinging Into 69
Hello! Please feel free to text me here but you will have to type your first and last name, email and phone number in your message for me to be able to respond. I look forward to connecting! Sincerely, Dr. BawaThink you know 69? Well, think again. We’re flipping, dripping, and sw ... Show More
38m 29s
Aug 2025
The Truth About the Sex Recession, Pleasure Myths & the Female Desire Gap | Emily Morse (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. Emily Morse is the sex expert and host of the wildly popular podcast, Sex with Emily. If talking about sex is super uncomfortable and embarrassing for you, or if you can’t talk about it enough, Emily is the go to sex therapist and sex educator of this g ... Show More
1h 39m
Nov 12
Is it normal to always feel sore after sex?
What's a normal amount of pain to feel after sex? Is everyone else sore after sex and not talking about it? How can you make sex less painful and more pleasurable? Today, learn from DB about what is and is not normal about pain during and after sex, when you should be worried, an ... Show More
18m 4s
Jun 2025
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<p> We’re dropping in with an episode from <em>Sex Ed with DB</em>, a podcast all about inclusive, pleasure-focused sex ed. In this episode, host Danielle Bezalel sits down with Dr. Emily Nagoski — bestselling author of <em>Come As You Are</em> — to talk about what it really take ... Show More
51m 25s