Why do some people need emotional connection to feel desire, while others are more responsive to novelty, touch, or fantasy? And why can the exact same sexual experience feel exciting one day and flat the next? In this episode, we explore the five dimensions of desire and how understanding your arousal architecture can transform your sex life.
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Jun 16
Episode 510: The Science Of Sexual Arousal
A lot of people think that if you’re attracted to someone, arousal should just naturally happen. But it’s not that simple. In this episode, we explore the science of sexual arousal, the many pathways through which desire can emerge, and how stress, trauma, burnout, and major life ... Show More
30m 39s
Jun 12
Episode 509: Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior In Women
When people hear about “out-of-control” sexual behavior, they tend to think of men. But women can struggle with it too, and their experiences have often been overlooked or misunderstood because most of the research and treatment models were built around male experiences. Today, w ... Show More
29m 31s
Jun 9
Episode 508: When Your Sexuality Changes Later In Life
Most people think sexuality is something we figure out early in life. But for many people, major realizations about their sexuality don’t happen until much later, sometimes after decades in heterosexual relationships or marriages. Today, we’re exploring the psychology of coming o ... Show More
31m 51s
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
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 2025
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
Nov 2025
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
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
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
Jun 2024
Sex Tech & Closing the Orgasm Gap with Anna Lee
DB sits down with Anna Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lioness, to talk about how her biofeedback vibrator is changing the game and making it as easier than ever to understand your body and experience mind-blowing orgasms. They geek out over tracking your pleasure, brainstorm their MV ... Show More
59m 48s
Nov 2025
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