Shows
Two Opinions, No FactsLesbians In StemSika shares how she found her passion building community through her social club, Odo Social—plus the “temporary” tattoo that somehow lasted 18 months. John spirals after learning he’s actually 5’10 (not 6’2), survives a ridiculous three-hour gym tour just to get a day pass, and flip-flops on hair advice.We also get into trolling the trolls, a wild story about a Michigan coach fired for cheating and stalking, Jen Shah being out (earth is healing), and Sika’s triggering NYC roommate situation that sparks a deeper conversation about why people turn to sex work.
2025-12-1542 minTwo Opinions, No FactsDon't Let ThemWelcome to December, Opinionaters! We’re closing out the year with a LOT on our minds — and even more to say. We asked for feedback, you delivered, and Sika… may have over-read the comments (again).John kicks things off with a full-blown rant about Mel Robbins and why he absolutely does not subscribe to the “Let Them” theory. No surprise there.We recap our Thanksgiving together — yes, we spent it side by side and lived to tell the tale. Sika updates everyone on her horseback-riding journey, which she is extremely over… but she’s also looking for a mo...
2025-12-0155 min
Parenting the IntensityBonus - Staying Calm to Support Our Kids RoundtableThis roundtable is part of the Parenting the Intensity Retreat 2025 - Conflict Edition. You can register to the retreat at www.parentingtheintensity.ca/register We discussed strategies for staying calm as parents to support children effectively and why it's important.We emphasized self-care, understanding triggers, adapting parenting strategies, and modeling calm behavior, while focusing on the importance of addressing underlying needs and setting realistic priorities.Key themes are:Staying calm to support children.Impact of parents' calmness on kids.Self-care and basic needs.Understanding and handling triggers.Role of environment i...
2025-02-1857 min
Echo PodcastyVelký evropský románV češtině vyšel román Časokryt od bulharského spisovatele Georgi Gospodinova, který získal prestižní Mezinárodní Bookerovu cenu za rok 2023. Spisovatelka Bianca Bellová se na přebalu knihy nebojí silných slov: „Umí to, co dělá dobrého autora: pohnout čtenáře k citům. Gospodinov je postmoderní spisovatel par excellence. Teď napsal svůj nejlepší text, velký evropský román.“ A skutečně, jen s trochou přehánění lze Časokryt zmínit v jedné větě s Kouzelným vrchem Thomase Manna či texty Jorge Luis Borgese.
Nadšením hýří i zahraniční kritika. „Originální fantazie o e...
2024-09-2025 min
Habits and HustleEpisode 311: Lindsey Vonn: Lessons Learned From Olympic Champion + Ski LegendFor ski bums, it's powder dreams and adrenaline. For champions like Lindsey Vonn, it's a crucible of resilience, dedication, and grit. Learn her secrets to excel beyond the slopes.In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Vonn, Olympic champion, NYT best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor who shares the significance of resilience and mental toughness in her skiing career and life, the role of planning and hard work in achieving success, and her transition from athletics to entrepreneurship and mentorship. We also dive into her experiences of overcoming inj...
2024-01-161h 12
The Pawtuxet General™The Pawtuxet General ™| Episode 97Welcome in! Send us a text. We'd love to hear from you!Finally! Solstice! Yuletide! Every day gets brighter and brighter. This Yule, we bring you tiding of rum balls and gluug (rum balls and gluug). We will also give you a recipe for Brunede Kartofler - (Nordic sugar browned potatoes). Then, be thrilled and amazed by the next installment of Edgar Alan Poe's, The Murders in the Rue Morgue.Shouts out to supporters: Albin Moser and Jen Milette, for their continued support and faith in our show...
2023-12-2317 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex Ed Sucks, I Know with Michael TimlinThis week we chat with Michael Timlin – comedian, butcher, and host of the podcast Work Sucks, I Know. We start off discussing his classic school sex ed experience (complete with P.E. teacher and all) and end the episode discussing what we've learned from people we've talked to on the pod. Does anyone anywhere ever get good sex ed?? Maybe, maybe not. You'll have to listen to find out.
Follow Michael's Twitter to read more of his brain thoughts and definitely check out his podcast, Work Sucks, I Know (pssst if you're not tired of hearing Kaylee ta...
2023-05-2645 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex When You Don't Feel Like It with Cyndi DarnellThis week we talked to Cyndi Darnell, author and sex therapist from Australia, all about her new book "Sex When You Don't Feel Like It." She tells us about how her clients inspired her to research pleasure and desire, offers sage advice on how to talk to intimate partners, and basically gives us both a free therapy session on the pod!
If you like this episode of the podcast, definitely go purchase and read a copy of Cyndi's book, "Sex When You Don't Feel Like It." For a chance to win a free copy, check out our I...
2022-12-0254 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckPurity Culture Protects Abusers and Punishes Victims with Jeff Eaton from the Christian RightcastIn part 2 of our interview with Jeff Eaton from the Christian Rightcast, we talk through the history of the purity movement in detail. We account for how it changed over time, from AIDS being treated as a moral issue to True Love Waits. We also discuss biblical masculinity, Bill Gothard and the Duggars, and the motivations of leaders in the purity movement.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-11-1843 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckConsent Is Toxic to Purity Culture with Jeff Eaton from the Christian RightcastThis incredible interview with Jeff Eaton, co-host of the Christian Rightcast, is split into two episodes. In this episode, we discuss Jeff's upbringing as a Christian homeschooler in the 1980s. Jeff tells us all about his experience in purity culture, from the earnestness that he felt for the cause to his eventual deconstruction. We talk about the destructive pitfalls of purity culture and how consent is not only an avoided topic, but actually toxic to the ideology of purity culture.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-11-1153 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex Ed For Adolescents by Adolescents with Project AdoleSENSEThis week, we got to talk to some teens who are in the midst of their sex education in school: Disha and Sara. These two are working on an incredible program called Project AdoleSENSE. Their mission revolves around bringing better sex education to young people in India, where they both live. Disha and Sara talk to us all about what sex ed is like in India, what inspired them to start Project AdoleSENSE, and how you can help support their work.
Follow them on Instagram or send them an email at project.adolesense@gmail.com.
---
...
2022-10-3137 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckHow to Talk to People Who Are Anti-abortionWe're back for part 2 of the abortion conversation. In this episode, we talk about our experiences learning about abortion (mostly from church) in the 90s and early 2000s. Kaylee recounts her slow journey from anti-abortion to pro-choice in hopes of illuminating the path from anti-abortion to pro-choice. We end the episode by discussing what common ground there is between anti-abortion and pro-choice people. Hint: it's better sex education.
If you're in need of some light and fun reading, Guttmacher Institute has a fact sheet on abortion statistics in the United States.
---
Support this podcast: https...
2022-10-2136 min
EquipCastTeach Less for MoreWe’ve all had the experience of drinking from a firehose of information. At seminars or retreats where this happens, I often hear people say things like, “It’s overwhelming…but all the information is good!” And it’s true, all the information is good. But, how much of it sticks?
Today, we are finishing our series on The 7 Practices of Effective Ministry with the adage “teach less for more”. Tune in today to hear from, Jen Moser, our Leadership Formation Specialist. Over the years, she has learned to hone the curriculum of the Mentorship Program so that participant...
2022-09-2744 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Politics of AbortionWe're back from our mid-season break and finally ready to talk about all the crazy anti-abortion bullsh*t that's been going on in the United States. First, Kaylee outlines the legal history of abortion in the United States, from the national ban in 1910 to the passing of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Next, we discuss how abortion became a hot button issue for conservative Christians. Finally, Jen walks through what has changed state-by-state since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Sources:
Abortion Is Central to the History of Reproductive Health Care in America -- Planned Parenthood
Scarlet...
2022-09-0253 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckQueering Relationships with Melissa FabelloWe had the pleasure of talking to the wonderful Melissa Fabello: sex & relationship educator, life coach, and support group aficionado. Talking points include queering your life, relationship anarchy, and Gaylor Swift. Be sure to follow Melissa on Instagram to stay up to date on all her latest and greatest work.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-06-2457 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckExtremely BisexualIt's Pride Month 2022 and folks, it is the year of the bisexual. Jen and Kaylee talk about being extremely bisexual, the difference between being bisexual vs pansexual vs queer, and all of the best bi stereotypes. The episode ends with a talk about how sex education could be more inclusive of the extremely bisexual. If you take anything away from this episode, please remember that being bisexual is an inclusive identity!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-06-1744 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckA Sexplanation with Alex LiuThis week we got the privilege of interviewing Alex Liu, who just released a documentary all about sex education called A Sexplanation (streaming now!). The doc covers how lacking sex ed is in America and facilitates some difficult conversations with people from across the political spectrum, as well as Liu’s parents.
In our convo with Alex, we discuss our favorite moments of the documentary, why he decided to make it, and then launch into a wonderful discussion about how to help people—especially people in favor of abstinence-only sex ed—see the value of comprehensive sex educat...
2022-06-1057 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckTDo: Queer Icon in HeavenYou might remember TDo from previous appearances on the pod, including Kissing Girls > Kissing Boys and What's This Whole Kink Thing About? You may think we've run out of topics to talk to TDo about since we've already covered sexuality and kink, but YOU'RE WRONG! This episode may be our best TDo appearance yet. What do we discuss? You've got to listen to find out.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-06-0340 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckShatter that Shame (STIs)Did you know that on any given day, it's estimated that 1 in 5 people have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? If it's such a common occurrence, why is there so much shame wrapped up in a positive diagnosis?
In this week's episode, Kaylee and Jen talk through their experiences learning about STIs when they were in school, which included graphic images passed around the room and essentially no useful information whatsoever. Then, Kaylee talks through her research into breaking stigmas and outing misinformation. To wrap up, Jen and Kaylee talk about ways to conduct useful, science-based, shame-free STI...
2022-05-2732 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckNight of Purity with Blair from Talk Purity to MeWe caught up with Blair, who runs all socials with the handle Talk Purity to Me, to talk about her sex ed experiences and all things purity culture. This one's got it all, folks! Abstinence-only sex ed in public schools, "radically middle" living room churches, fundamental misunderstandings of how pregnancy happens, and so much more! If you haven't yet, make sure to follow Blair on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all of your purity culture shame banishment needs.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-05-2045 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckBirth Control From the BeginningIn this episode, Jen walks us through the long and arduous history of birth control, from random experiments (did someone say elephant dung?) to condoms, diaphragms, and birth control pills. A good portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing Margaret Sanger, covering not only her world-changing work on birth control reform and the establishment of Planned Parenthood, but also how many of her views overlapped with eugenics, culminating in the birth control pill trials that took place in Puerto Rico.
Check out some of our sources:
Birth Control Pill: A History (Planned Parenthood)
The First...
2022-05-1350 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckEquity-Driven Sex Ed Policy with Rachel FeyWe talked to Rachel Fey, the VP of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Power to Decide, all about her career journey working in sex ed policy. Rachel gives us an in-depth review of the current state of the law available for sex education funding and learning requirements among the different states in the US, as well as information on what we can do to help push for better sex ed.
If you want to learn more, check out Power to Decide and Bedsider. Additionally, you can read up on the federal sex ed bill that Rachel mentioned, th...
2022-05-0651 min
EquipCastSkill Demo 9: How to share the gospel through your testimony.He is risen! He is risen indeed! Are you convinced that Jesus’s death and resurrection can have a profound impact on your life and on the lives of others? If yes, are you comfortable and confident sharing that good news with others?
Jesus has changed my life, and I want others to have that same experience. However, it took me a long time to feel comfortable sharing the gospel, and it took a lot of practice to share it well.
How do I reflect on the work Jesus is doing in my life and sh...
2022-04-2613 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex & Dating Shouldn’t SuckDating shouldn’t suck, but more often than not, it does. In this episode, Jen, Kaylee, and a few of their friends share some of their most unbelievable and cringe-worthy sex and dating moments. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and hopefully you’ll feel less alone.
If you liked this episode and think this format is something we should do more often, please tell us! Email us at hello@sexedshouldntsuck.com or send us a DM on Twitter or Instagram. We'd love to hear from you
2022-04-0153 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Ancient Greeks and Their Ancient GreaseWe all probably know a lot about sex in our current culture, but have you ever wondered how sex was viewed and talked about in the past? In this episode, Kaylee and Jen dive into the ancient history of sex in India, China, and Greece.
Want to learn more? Check out our sources:
A graphic history of sex
History of human sexuality
What Was Sex Like in Ancient India?
Sex and Sexuality According to the Vedas
Sexual Culture in Ancient China
Love, Sex, & Marriage in Ancient Greece
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s...
2022-03-2541 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSemi-Retired Erotic Foot Artist with KellieCalling all fans of feet pics, and those that are just foot-curious, this is the episode for you. Jen and Kaylee interview Kellie, a self-proclaimed semi-retired foot artist who is on OnlyFans! Talking points include white picket fences, having the “cool mom,” and...cockroaches?
Want to experience some of her sexy feet pics? Subscribe to our Patreon to get an exclusive look!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-03-1843 min
One Bright BookEpisode #1: Introduction to One Bright BookWelcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they introduce themselves, describe their plan for the podcast, and talk about their current reading. Looking ahead, for our first full episode we will discuss Susan Sontag's THE VOLCANO LOVER. Read along with us if you like! Books discussed in this episode: Panthers and the Museum of Fire by Jen Craig Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro, translated by Frances Riddle Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur Nostalgia by Mircea Cartarescu, translated by Julian Semilian Susan Sontag by Benjamin...
2022-03-1451 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Relationship EscalatorEver heard of the relataionship escalator? In the simplest terms, it’s the expectation that a relationship take concrete steps from first date to moving in together, engagement, marriage, and finally making a family. If a relationship isn’t moving up to the next level, it’s a failure and should end.
In this episode, Kaylee and Jen discuss wha the relationship escalator is, pontificate on why society is so intense about it, and then discuss why it often fails so many of us.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-03-1135 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckPavlovian Boner Association with Ryan SudhakaranWe talked to Ryan Sudhakaran—comedian, engineer, and overall joy of a human—all about his experiences in sex education and puberty. Talking points include 1960s bunker sex ed videos, boner simulators, and pick up artists.
If you just couldn’t get enough of Ryan, find him on Twitter, Instagram, or if you’re in the Bay, at one of his live comedy shows.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-03-0444 min
The Queer SpectrumEpisode 6 - LGBT+ sex education and health with "Sex Ed Shouldn't Suck!"Sex education is important for everyone, especially for LGBT+ people. Often it’s woefully inadequate. In this episode Chara, Mark and Alan discuss their experiences of sex ed when they were growing up and what they wish it had included. Then Chara interviews Jen McPhail and Kaylee Moser from the “Sex Ed Shouldn’t Suck” podcast.
2022-02-271h 00Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckWe Do Not Respect the Concept of VirginityAnyone else think virginity as a concept is super weird? Just us? Hopefully after this episode you’ll agree, and also refuse to respect the concept of virginity any longer. Jen and Kaylee talk all about the definition of virginity through the ages, and then discuss all the reasons it makes no sense in real life. Also gay hell?
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-02-2538 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckDoing It Right with Julia NaftulinGot questions about love and sex? You’re in luck! This week, we talked to Julia Naftulin—a writer and advice columnist for Insider. From dating apps to masturbation questions, Julia’s got it all covered. Be sure to follow Julia on Twitter, check out her writing on Insider, and her column Doing It Right.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-02-1835 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckContraceptive Utopia with Dr. Raegan McDonald-MosleyWe’re joined this week by the esteemed Ragean McDonald-Mosley, MD, MPH. Not only is Dr. Raegan an OBG-YN, but she’s also CEO of Power to Decide—a platform dedicated to providing information and fighting for access to birth control. In this episode, we discuss in detail all of the various types of birth control, where you can go to get it, and then talk about the problem of contraceptive deserts around the United States.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-02-1145 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckMe, Myself, and Birth ControlThere are just about a billion different kinds of birth control and everyone's experience with them is unique. This week, Kaylee walks through her journey to find the right blend of birth control methods that work for her. From confusing moralistic messages around the pill to pushy OB-GYNs hawking IUDs, it's a riveting tale. But at the end of it all, we're thankful birth control exists because it empowers us to make independent decisions about our bodies.
Check out our blog for a written form of this episode, and if you need birth control, head over to...
2022-02-0438 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckMake Your Cycle Part of the Solution with Britta from VulvaniThis week, Kaylee and Jen talk about all things menstruation with Britta, co-founder of Vulvani. From cycle tracking as birth control to free bleeding as an eco-friendly alternative to period products, this episode has it all. If you don’t feel inspired to change the way you manage your time of the month after listening, you will at least be moved by Britta’s passion for normalizing periods and fighting taboos around menstruation.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-01-2838 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Best Ships are RelationshipsJen and Kaylee talk an awful lot about sex education on this podcast, but this week, they take a moment to consider relationships. Should relationship education be taught in school alongside sex ed? Or should we let the youths continue to stumble into attachments blind, with only overly romanticized movies to light the way? Probably…probably the first one.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-01-2138 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckA Cockroach Named Two Men Kissing with Tim LagmanHave you ever had sex in a funeral home? Tim Lagman from Sex Ed with Tim has! This episode has that juicy story and more, including how Tim subtly got his parents to accept gay people, straight girls asking for anal advice, and Tim’s path to becoming the sexy sex educator he is today. Also, “Tight Hole” awards?
Listennnnnn, if you want more Tim, you can check out his podcast and subscribe to his Patreon!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-01-1440 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex Positivity is CheugyJen and Kaylee discuss the history of the term "sex positivity" and dig into what it means to them personally. According to recent articles from BuzzFeed and the New York Times, sex positivity has fallen out of vogue in recent years, especially for Gen Z. While that thought might strike fear into Millennials who were raised in abstinence-only sex education, the roots of the departure are worth considering.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-01-0734 minSex Ed Shouldn't SuckSex Ed Shouldn't SuckIt's season 3, baby! This trailer episode has a few exciting clips to give you a sneak peek of the season to come, plus lots of useful info about what we've got going on for this season. Make sure you stick around until the end for a...hoedown?
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2022-01-0108 min
Power of ERDC#7: Harmful Algal BloomsHarmful algal blooms occur in freshwater when aquatic microorganisms, called cyanobacteria, grow rapidly and sometimes release toxins that are dangerous to humans and aquatic life. Such events have been known to compromise drinking water reservoirs, disrupt recreation, shut down fisheries, and kill fish, birds and other aquatic species. And scientists largely agree that these events are happening more often and in more diverse locations.
Current federal policy identifies harmful algal blooms as one of the most complex and economically damaging aquatic issues threatening the nation’s ecosystems. The 2018 Water Resources Development Act authorized ERDC to implement a five-year technology research pr...
2021-07-3029 minPower of ERDC#7: Harmful Algal BloomsHarmful algal blooms occur in freshwater when aquatic microorganisms, called cyanobacteria, grow rapidly and sometimes release toxins that are dangerous to humans and aquatic life. Such events have been known to compromise drinking water reservoirs, disrupt recreation, shut down fisheries, and kill fish, birds and other aquatic species. And scientists largely agree that these events are happening more often and in more diverse locations.
Current federal policy identifies harmful algal blooms as one of the most complex and economically damaging aquatic issues threatening the nation’s ecosystems. The 2018 Water Resources Development Act authorized ERDC to implement a five-year technology research pr...
2021-07-3029 min
Power of ERDC#7: Harmful Algal BloomsHarmful algal blooms occur in freshwater when aquatic microorganisms, called cyanobacteria, grow rapidly and sometimes release toxins that are dangerous to humans and aquatic life. Such events have been known to compromise drinking water reservoirs, disrupt recreation, shut down fisheries, and kill fish, birds and other aquatic species. And scientists largely agree that these events are happening more often and in more diverse locations.
Current federal policy identifies harmful algal blooms as one of the most complex and economically damaging aquatic issues threatening the nation’s ecosystems. The 2018 Water Resources Development Act authorized ERDC to implement a fi...
2021-07-3029 minPower of ERDC#7: Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful algal blooms occur in freshwater when aquatic microorganisms, called cyanobacteria, grow rapidly and sometimes release toxins that are dangerous to humans and aquatic life. Such events have been known to compromise drinking water reservoirs, disrupt recreation, shut down fisheries, and kill fish, birds and other aquatic species. And scientists largely agree that these events are happening more often and in more diverse locations.
Current federal policy identifies harmful algal blooms as one of the most complex and economically damaging aquatic issues threatening the nation’s ecosystems. The 2018 Water Resources Development Act authorized ERDC to implement a...
2021-07-3029 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckOur Favorite Moments: Season 2 Wrap Up with Kent SolidayIn the final episode of season 2, Jen and Kaylee discuss the major learnings they took away from this season and their favorite episodes. Special guest Kent Soliday joins for a short discussion on whatever it is he does for the Sex Ed Podcast that deserves thanking at the end of every episode, plus he gives us a special peek into what his sex education was like. Finally, this episode ends with a short talk about what to expect for season 3. Also...Kaylee doesn't know how to put a condom on??? 😳
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2021-07-1638 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckGetting Closer With My Mom with Danielle from Sex Ed With DBWe got to talk to one of our idols, DB from the podcast Sex Ed with DB. Already 5 seasons in to her podcast, DB is an inspiration who works tirelessly to educate people with comprehensive sex ed not only on her show, but also on TikTok, Instagram, and more. She shares how a job teaching English in Israel inspired her to start Sex Ed with DB, how she uses her platform to help amplify the voices of many different kinds of people, and how reproductive justice is a critical element of comprehensive sex ed.
---
Support this podcast...
2021-07-0941 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckI Only Buy the Sexual with Chara from theblackbisexualThis week we're joined by Chara, owner of theblackbisexual Instagram account, to talk about all things bisexuality. Talking points include kissing girls in bathrooms at school, how straight-passing privilege is just bi-erasure, and biphobia from within the LGBTQ+ community.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-06-2546 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckLGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Education Is Good for EveryoneSex education in schools is incredibly heteronormative. Most of the time, the only topics that are covered are safe sex protocols for PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though many young people identify as LGBTQ+, the ways that they experience their sexuality are never covered. Ignoring queer-inclusive sex ed stigmatizes being LGBTQ+ and can lead to bullying, harassment, and even assault. If sex education were changed to be more comprehensive and inclusive of LGBTQ+ kids, a whole spectrum of sexual orientations, genders, and gender expressions would be normalized.
This episode covers the harm that straight-only sex ed brings to...
2021-06-1936 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckLGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Education Is Good for EveryoneSex education in schools is incredibly heteronormative. Most of the time, the only topics that are covered are safe sex protocols for PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though many young people identify as LGBTQ+, the ways that they experience their sexuality are never covered. Ignoring queer-inclusive sex ed stigmatizes being LGBTQ+ and can lead to bullying, harassment, and even assault. If sex education were changed to be more comprehensive and inclusive of LGBTQ+ kids, a whole spectrum of sexual orientations, genders, and gender expressions would be normalized.
This episode covers the harm that straight-only sex ed brings...
2021-06-1837 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckTrans Masc Fat Liberation with Nat from transfats3xeduMeet Nat, a gender and sex educator, and the wonderful person behind the transfats3xedu Instagram account. In this episode, we cover trans masculine identities, fat liberation, and a whole bunch of queerness. Also hey mom, what is a carpet muncher?
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-06-1140 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckJen Is A Non-binary Gift to the WorldJen shares their journey to discovering their gender identity in this informative and touching episode of the Sex Ed Podcast. From how to interpret pronouns to the best way to be an ally to non-binary peeps, we talk about all kinds of things you definitely never learned in sex ed.
Pssst! Don’t forget to download your free copy of Stone Butch Blues. Jen said it revolutionized their life. Maybe it’ll change yours too.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-06-0440 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe OG Ethical Slut with Dossie EastonThis week, we talked to the freaking AUTHOR of the The Ethical Slut: Dossie Easton! If you haven't heard of it before, The Ethical Slut is a comprehensive book on ethical non-monogamy that's a must-read for anyone considering the lifestyle. Dossie is not only a writer, sex educator, and psychotherapist, she's also a wealth of useful knowledge and intriguing stories. Our conversation covers topics such as life-changing acid trips, vows to never be monogamous again, the benefits of sex-positivity, raising children in communes, and normalizing the word "slut."
To learn more about Dossie Easton, check out her...
2021-05-2149 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckDestroying the Sanctity of Marriage with Michelle from Polyamorous While AsianIn this episode, we talk to Michelle, the creator of Polyamorous While Asian and the coolest solo polyamorist in Portland. Talking points include the book Sex at Dawn, learning about sex and ethical non-monogamy at the same time, and working towards a more inclusive poly community.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-05-1442 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckHave You Ever Really Thought About Why You're Monogamous?What is ethical non-monogamy? Is it the same thing as polyamory? What about open relationships?
This week, Kaylee and Jen talk about all things non-monogamy–from term definitions to personal experiences, and even how some ethical non-monogamy concepts can greatly improve sex education.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-05-0740 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckGandalf the Grey of Stripping with ChloeWe're joined by Chloe from the Stripper Stories Podcast for an episode packed with anecdotes that will shock and awe. Learn all about how Chloe started stripping at the suggestion of her douchey boyfriend and then metamorphosed her way into camming, which she says is way better. We also discussed body confidence, kinks, and OnlyFans (including the way that Bella Thorne screwed over sex workers on the platform).
All in all, Chloe is an absolute wizard and you should definitely check out the Stripper Stories Podcast. Now fly, you fools.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters...
2021-03-2632 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckWhat’s This Whole Kink Thing All About with TDoRemember when we talked to TDo in season 1 about discovering her queerness and coming out to her mom? Well, she's back and better than ever. This week, we're chatting with TDo all about kink, specifically impact play, edging, and Shibari (a form of Japanese rope bondage). Talking points include giant tubs of Crisco, suspension, and aftercare for tops.
If you're interested in learning more about kink, you can check out the resources that TDo and Jen mentioned in the episode here: Vox Body, Twisted Monk, The Duchy, and Dark Odyssey.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters...
2021-03-1939 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckKink Is Older Than You ThinkThis week, Jen takes us on a journey through the history of kink and BDSM. It's a broad overview, but we cover ancient history all the way up to modern movements. Talking points include vagina worship, consent concepts in the Kama Sutra, the ickiness of Marquis de Sade, leather daddies, Tom of Finland, and Dykes on Bikes.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-03-1233 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckShedding Light on Kink with EmersonThis week we talked to Emerson, the person behind The Kink Educator Instagram account that serves up bite-sized informative tidbits all about how to engage in safe and healthy kink. We discuss the four main pillars of kink: negotiation, consent, communication, and aftercare. Emerson believes that these concepts can be used not only in kinky sex, but also in vanilla sex and even non-sexual situations.
Of course, it wouldn't be an episode on kink if we didn't discuss the problematic Mr. Christian Grey...but we also share our views on other pop culture instances of kink, including...
2021-03-0539 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckAbstinence-Only Sex Ed And Systemic RacismIn this week's episode, Kaylee and Jen do a deep dive into sex ed policy around the United States. First, Kaylee covers the variations of rules for sex ed content on a state-by-state level. Then, we go through the history of abstinence-only sex ed funding in the US, particularly looking at the Adolescent Family Life Act (AFLA), Title V of the Social Security Act, and Community Based Abstinence Education (CBAE). After covering these federal grants, Kaylee makes the case that abstinence-only sex education perpetuates systemic racism in the US.
You can get involved to fight against systemic r...
2021-02-2639 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckA Personal Story of Revenge PornContent warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and child pornography.
This week, Kaylee opens up about a revenge porn experience she had when she was a teenager. While this story does involve some ridiculous things like MySpace and victim-blaming cops, we also dig into the harsh aftermath of the incident⏤from having one's sexual privacy violated to being treated as a spectacle of men's sexual entertainment. Jen and Kaylee also discuss how legislation for revenge porn has changed over the last 13 years...including how a federal revenge porn law still doesn't exist in United States....
2021-02-1237 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckPornhub Doesn't Care with Kate IsaacsThis week we talked to Kate Isaacs, founder of the Not Your Porn campaign and host of the Let's Talk About Porn, Baby podcast (find it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts) about all things porn-related. First, we share our experiences with porn when we were growing up, including "fit blonde chicks" and blowjob POVs. Then, we discuss how porn can act as a sex educator for kids and how to address those problems as a parent. Finally, Kate tells us all about the horrors of tube sites (like Pornhub) for problems like revenge porn, underage porn, and stolen porn.
2021-02-0540 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckI didn’t manifest correctly!In this episode, Jen and Kaylee take a look into how spiritual practices––like tarot card reading, morning pages, and self care rituals––can help with connecting to our sexuality. Jen shares about how their spiritual practices helped them overcome the shame brought on by their religious upbringing, while Kaylee refuses to admit she might actually be a spiritual being. Also...ghost sex?
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-01-2933 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckThere Is Such a Thing as Sex Positive Christianity with ChristalKaylee and Jen talk all the time about how growing up religious filled them with shame and warped their outlook on sex. But what if it didn't have to be that way?
This week, we talked to Kaylee's friend Christal about how she maintains a sex-positive and LGBTQ+ affirming outlook with her Christian faith. We discuss the Kinsey scale, "slippery slopes" when interpreting scripture, and how to go about finding your people when your beliefs aren't mainstream.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2021-01-2240 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckLet's Talk About Sex (Education), BabyThe words "sex education" might at first stir up memories of an awkward class you had in high school, probably involving putting condoms on bananas. But really, we think sex education is so much more than that. We learn about sex in so many different ways and as we grow, we internalize those teachings.
Join hosts Kaylee and Jen as they kick off season 2 of the Sex Ed Podcast by discussing what sex education is, outside of a school setting...and also sexy men lumberjacks in maid costumes on Tik Tok.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
2021-01-1527 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckShame on You: Season 1 Wrap UpThis week, Kaylee and Jen wrap up season 1 with a discussion of learnings, favorite moments, and plans for season 2. What were some of your favorite moments? What do you want us to cover next season? Let us know!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-09-1830 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Black Market of Sex Education with GokceIn this episode, we talk to Gokce, who grew up in Turkey. She tells us about odd advice her mother gave her, avoiding boys in order to get good grades in school, and the dreaded "elderlies" who gossip about sex lives of teenagers. Don't worry, this one finishes on the most heart-warming note about doing what feels right to you (and no one else).
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-09-0140 min
EquipCastStep Out of the Boat (Jeff Cavins Part 2)I experienced a second conversion when I was a FOCUS missionary. I loved making friends and developing a relationship. And I loved the more catechetical moments where I was able to teach someone about the faith or teach them how to pray the rosary, but talking about Jesus and what he had done for my life…that made me uncomfortable because it didn’t fit with the culture I was trying to reach. However, I was convicted by the writings of JPII when he says that the proclamation of Jesus Christ and the salvation that he offers all people is t...
2020-08-1832 min
EquipCastThe Activated Disciple (Jeff Cavins Part 1)I had the privilege of sitting down with Jeff Cavins to talk about his latest book, the Activated Disciple. And while he shared so many important truths, I feel like he really shared a bit of himself. Every insight comes with a story from his own life. Continue the conversations with us as we talk about everything from his conversion story to having a posse of saints.Special Guests: Jeff Cavins and Jen Moser.
2020-08-1150 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckThe Future of Sex Ed with Lindsay MichelleThis week, we talked to future sex ed curriculum creator Lindsay Michelle about her vision of comprehensive sex education in schools. We also discussed butt.com, hula hooping MILFs, and queer allies. This one will leave you feeling positive about future generations and give you concrete tips on what you can do to help! Check out more of Lindsay's work at sexedwithlindsay.com.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-08-0740 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckStarter Boyfriend with MadisonMeet Madison, the host of Swiped Out Podcast (a podcast about love and dating in New York) and also Jen’s neighbor from childhood! Is it a coincidence that we are all starting podcasts at the same time or is it the pandemic? Put on your nostalgia pants because in this one, we cover American Doll puberty books, Glee, virginity, and starter boyfriends that get consolation scarves.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-07-2438 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckOne Inch Higher with Austin BlaylockLaugh through the pain of growing up to be a "tragically straight" comedian with Austin Blaylock. Learn all about horny squirrels, slut phases, and how Austin got the best advice of his life: Go one inch higher.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-07-1037 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't Sucksoftcoreporn.gov with BillOur friend Bill talks to us about growing up queer in small-town Missouri (that's pronounced "Missour-ah" thank you very much), finding lesbian fan fiction in the deepest corners of the internet, and...Tim Allen? Tune in to hear his touching coming out story and that one time he was inspired by Janine Brito's standup comedy.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-06-2640 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckKissing Girls > Kissing Boys with TDoIn celebration of Pride Month, we have a conversation with our friend TDo. She's active in the queer community, helping to increase LGBTQ+ visibility as well as teach and befriend allies through PFLAG. TDo also shares how she came to terms with her queerness, met her first girlfriend, and came out to her mom. It's touching, sincere, and has more than a few good laughs.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-06-1935 min
EquipCastNew Era, Old Strategies: Engagement Tips from the ApostlesPope Francis once said, “We are not living in an era of change but a change of era”. We think that this new era looks a lot like the Apostolic Age. Jen Moser takes us through the parallels, and offers some strategies based on the actions of the Apostles themselves.Special Guest: Jen Moser.
2020-06-1552 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckFrom Singapore to Saudi Arabia with Melissa LeeThis week, Jen interviews her friend Melissa Lee who grew up in many countries around the world, including Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Melissa shares stories about media censorship, not being allowed to be alone with a man outside of the family, and being taught to feel shame about her body and desires. This one is fascinating, although the content does get heavy at times and contain discussion of sexual assault.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-05-2935 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckThat One Time at Christian Camp with Jen McPhailLearn all about how Jen came to terms with their gender and sexuality as they were growing up. Hosts Kaylee and Jen discuss school courses on healthy relationships, Christian summer camps with "demonstrations", and one particularly steamy movie scene that solidified Jen as a bisexual.
This is a really fun episode, we hope you enjoy!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-05-2235 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckAnti-Sex Education with Kaylee MoserDeep dive into the sex education that Kaylee experienced growing up in religious schools that focused on abstinence-only teaching.
Topics covered include how Kaylee found her sexual identity, the difference in sex ed for boys versus girls, and the ways abstinence-only sex education fails to prepare students to navigate difficult situations, like consent.
Trigger warning: Sexual assault, rape
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-05-1528 min
Sex Ed Shouldn't SuckA Little Sneak PeekMeet hosts Kaylee and Jen as they describe what you can expect from episodes of Sex Ed Podcast. Fun fact, Jen's dad walks in the room mid-recording!
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sex-ed-shouldnt-suck/support
2020-05-0806 min
EquipCastWhy Accompaniment is More Necessary than EverAccompaniment is the current buzzword that many speak about passionately. Jen and Jim unpack the word. Then, they challenge us to 1) intentionally and consistently journey with a number of people, and 2) equip others to do the same.
“…to equip the saints for the work of ministry for building up the body of Christ until we all attain to the unity of faith and…full maturity in Christ…” Ephesians 4:12-13Special Guests: Jen Moser and Jim Jansen.
2020-04-0334 min
Rival & QueenHappy Halloween with Boos & BourbonThis week we meet the ladies behind the Boos & Bourbon podcast, Kim Moser and Jen Taylor. Kim & Jen introduce us to bourbon and guide us through our very first tasting! In a very fitting Halloween episode, the also girls share their personal ghost stories and their spooky trip to Kentucky. Find Kim & Jen: @boosandbourbon / listen in to the podcast Bourbon recommendations: Angel's Envy, Weller Antique 107
2019-10-3157 min
American Patchwork & Quilting PodcastGuests: Jen Shaffer, Denise Russell, Anne Dawson, and Krista MoserJen Shaffer is the talented designer behind PBJ Patterns by Jen. You might have seen her Monthly color challenge, or created her delightful designs.--------You will recognize Denise Russell’s gorgeous quilt designs, many shown by your favorite fabric companies. I really love her use of color and pattern, She is also a regular contributor to the magazine.---------When I saw the remake of an 1876 quilt I had to find out a bit more. It was a project launched by friends Anne Dawson and Karen Alexander. Anne was able to...
2019-05-0659 minAmerican Patchwork & Quilting PodcastGuests: Krista Moser, Janella McKay, Jen Daly, and Jennifer NevittI may have first seen Krista Moser’s work when I spotted her Hollow Star pattern, which is super clever. That lead me to her tutorials which are so complete you’ll feel like you are in class with her! I’m really excited to learn more about using 60-degree angles, these are Krista’s specialty
----
I’ve admired Janelle McKay’s bags for a long time and I’m excited to chat bag making with her today… and did you know she is also a quilter? We learn how to take our quilting fabrics to the next level in her ama...
2018-04-0258 min
American Patchwork and Quilting Radio PodcastsGuests: Krista Moser, Janella McKay, Jen Daly, and Jennifer NevittI may have first seen Krista Moser’s work when I spotted her Hollow Star pattern, which is super clever. That lead me to her tutorials which are so complete you’ll feel like you are in class with her! I’m really excited to learn more about using 60-degree angles, these are Krista’s specialty
----
I’ve admired Janelle McKay’s bags for a long time and I’m excited to chat bag making with her today… and did you know she is also a quilter? We learn how to take our quilting fabrics to the next level in her amazing b...
2018-04-0200 min
BBC Inside ScienceNobel Prizes 2014; Gauge; Genetics and Diabetes; UK Fungus DayNobel Prizes 2014
The annual Nobel Prizes for Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry were announced this week.The Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to UK-based researcher Prof John O'Keefe as well as May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser who discovered the brain's "GPS system". They discovered how the brain knows where we are and is able to navigate from one place to another. Their findings may help to explain why Alzheimer's disease patients cannot recognise their surroundings.The 2014 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to Professors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and...
2014-10-0928 min
Popup ChineseSinica - The Strange History of Pasta in ChinaAfter almost three years of podcasting, this week on Sinica we bow to the inevitable with a show about Chinese cuisine, and in particular the strange history of pasta in China. Joining us for this journey is Jen Lin-Liu, author of On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and Pasta. Joining her in our studio is Sinica regular David Moser, academic director of CET Beijing and our go-to man for restaurant recommendations in Beijing.Enjoy Sinica? Remember that you can download this show as a standalone mp3 file. If you want...
2013-07-2648 min