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| Periods: Why So Taboo? | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:22:34 | |
Aunt Flo, Shark Week, Time of the Month. What is your favourite euphemism to avoid saying the word menstruation? Menstruation happens to half of the population at some point in their lives, but it is taboo in many places. This taboo prevents us from talking openly about menstruation and the menstrual cycle because it is seen as icky and gross. Of all the topics related to sex, the menstrual cycle might be the most shrouded in mystery. How much pain is normal during your period? Is PMS real? When during the cycle is pregnancy a risk? Can you answer these questions? Listen in to learn about things you might not know about the menstrual cycle. Periods? What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode Wikipedia entry about the menstrual cycle. Ask questions anonymously here. Download the script here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Love is Blind and Birth Control is Complicated | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:16:13 | |
On the last episode of DWKT, I promised an episode on the menstrual cycle, but something urgent came up. That urgent matter was the birth control discussion on Love is Blind season 6. One of the couples decides not to have penis-vagina sex because they really, really don't want to get pregnant. At first I judged them, but then thanks to an Instagram post, I came around and realized I was a jerk. Listen as I talk about why we shouldn't judge them, comment on the horror that is sex ed and reproductive health in the U.S., and give a crash course on birth control. Birth Control! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in this episode The IG post is in this reel The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here. Download the script here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lube, Glorious Lube! | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:22:11 | |
Until Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katie Kelly asked me if I was going to do an episode about lubrication, I had no idea how much I didn't know! I thought lube was pretty basic. Turns out, there's a lot to know, especially about water-based lubes. I also think not enough people are aware of the importance of lube. It helps things feel better whether you are talking solo sex, hand sex, vaginal sex, or anal sex. There is a lube for every occasion. It helps for reducing pain and increasing pain. pleasure. Lube! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in the episode Katie Kelly on Instagram and TikTok MotherhoodLink (Online courses for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum) WHO recommendations 2012, 2020 Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Pill, Your Partner(s), and You | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:26:03 | |
Have you seen the many media articles or talk shows that say being on hormonal contraceptives can make you choose the “wrong” partner? Have you ever wondered if this was true? I realized it was high time that I investigate this research to see how the pill affects who we choose. On this episode, I delve into the research on genetic compatibility, hormonal changes on the pill, whether or not any of this matters when choosing a partner, and how smelly t-shirts factor in. Genetics and the pill! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out! Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Need for Nuance in Stories of Nonmonogamy | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:41:39 | |
Consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are increasing in number, and there is more curiosity and awareness about these kinds of relationships than ever before. Rachel Krantz, author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy is my guest on this episode. We talk about her story of beginning her non-monogamous journey in a relationship that involved manipulation and emotional abuse. We also explore misconceptions about non-monogamy and the challenges and benefits of non-monogamous relationships. Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out! Links mentioned in this episode: Rachel Krantz Twitter and Instagram Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Restorative Justice: A More Human Process for Survivors | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:45:05 | |
Listen. We all know there's a problem with the way the legal system handles sexual assault cases. Anyone who has been through it or has heard about or read about a survivor's experience knows how horrible and retraumatizing the process can be. But what if there was a different way. A more human way. That's where restorative justice comes in. My guest on this episode is Marlee Liss, a sensuality coach and an advocate for restorative justice. Marlee is a survivor of sexual assault and was the first person in Canada and the U.S. to have a restorative justice resolution to her sexual assault case within the legal system. It is a fascinating story of her advocating for her needs after assault and getting to look her assailant in the eye and say and hear the things she needed to say and hear to heal. We also address some beliefs and misunderstandings around restorative justice. Restorative Justice! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out! Previous episode on Restorative Justice: Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault Links mentioned in this episode: Trauma Not Transformed is Trauma Transferred by Tabitha Mpamira-Kaguri Until We Reckon by Danielle Sered Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mini-episode - The Serotonin Addendum | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:08:10 | |
What do we actually know about serotonin and infatuation? On the last episode, I explored the neuroscience of infatuation and explored possible myths, which turned out to be mostly true. But I was left with additional questions about serotonin. It turns out, we don’t know as much as I thought about serotonin and love. The links between serotonin and love seem to be a story we have told so many times, we forgot it’s mostly just a story. Serotonin! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out! Listen to the original episode: Is Love a Drug? Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Love a Drug? | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:20:47 | |
Infatuation. Limerence. New relationship energy. All are words for the intense, sometimes overwhelming feelings people experience in new relationships. This feeling can feel like a drug. There is euphoria when you are with the person and withrawal symptoms when you are not. Others have said the infatuation shares symptoms with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is love a drug? Is it like OCD? In this episode, we examine the research to see what we know about love. Love! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out! Listen to me talk more about this with some real life examples on Turn Me On Podcast - Episode 166 Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Reality of Fantasies | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:30:49 | |
Do you have a favourite sexual fantasy? Dr. Justin Lehmiller asked over 4000 people to answer this question and many other fantasy related questions in the largest study on fantasies ever done. In this episode, Justin talks about his research on people's favourite sexual fantasy, which he explores in his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Improve Your Sex Life. Listen in as I ask him what we need to know and what we misunderstand about sexual fantasies. And you can find out if your top fantasy is in the top 3 he found in his research. Fantasies! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Find Dr. Justin Lehmiller on Instagram Find the script for this episode here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Clitoris | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:38:36 | |
Did you know a man, actually several, had to "discover" the clitoris? On today’s episode, I welcome Sarah Chadwick, author of The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris. We will learn about the ups and downs in the life of the clitoris: it’s involvement in witchcraft, its repeated “discovery” and repression, and why we need more nicknames for it. The Clitoris! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Find Sarah Chadwick on Instagram. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Does Abstinence Work? | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:14:19 | |
Abstinence is preached as being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, which is true if it works. But how often does abstinence fail? In this episode, I try to figure out the typical use abstinence failure rate. A textbook I once had said 20%. Is that true? Tune in to find out! Abstinence! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in this episode Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sex Education: Not Just for Kids | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:33:52 | |
When you think of sex education, what springs to mind? I bet a mildly awkward class with a mildly uncomfortable teacher talking about periods, where babies come from, and possibly putting a condom on a wooden penis. Does that sound about right? We often think sex education is for kids, but the sex ed we get as kids from parents and schools is lacking, so we get a lot of our info from friends and media. It is rare that we get realistic sex education and even rarer to get queer sex education as kids or teens. On this episode, I talk to Eva Bloom, sex educator extraordinaire, about sex ed for adults: why we need it, why it’s important, and why queering things up is beneficial for everyone. Sex Ed! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Check out Eva's upcoming course that starts October 26!: Fuck the Patriarchy, Fuck Yourself Find Eva on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok as What's My Body Doing? Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Coolidge Effect | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:25:23 | |
What the heck is the Coolidge Effect? Sex research nerds will be familiar with this term, but others might not. It is a specific sexual phenomenon named after an urban legend about U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Sound odd? It is! And the researcher who named it that did it as a hoax. This episode will take us on an oddly detailed journey through rat sex research, examine our human biases about sex, and look at whether or not men need more sexual variety than women. The Coolidge Effect! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in this episode The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here. Download the script here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Questions from a Confused Monogamist | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:40:35 | |
This is the 3rd episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this episode I will explain consensual nonmonogamy (CNM), which can be broadly defined as any type of relationship where people are having sexual, romantic, or intimate relationships with more than one person. As a researcher, educator, and practitioner of CNM, I am used to thinking about and talking about it all the time, so to get some perspective, I brought in my monogamous podcast collaborator, Matt Tunnacliffe to ask questions from a somewhat confused monogamist. Consensual Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links from this episode American Psychological Association, Division 44 Committee on Consensual Nonmonogamy Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and co-hosting by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 41 - Why are You So Obsessed with Monogamy? | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:30:38 | |
Canada and the U.S. (and many other societies) are completely obsessed with monogamy. And by obsessed, I mean, they structure their entire social and legal systems around the assumption of monogamous relationships. In this episode, part 2 in the series about monogamy and nonmonogamy, we delve in the the "why" behind the monogamy preference. Is it biology? Is it culture? Listen now to find out! Monogamy! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 40 - What is Monogamy? | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:28:40 | |
One of my areas of research is monogamy and nonmonogamy. One of the questions I have been interested in since early on is how do we define monogamy? I started with monogamous and nonmonogamous voles. But it turns out, the monogamous voles aren't even sexually monogamous. Are any animals monogamous? What about humans? What about you? How do you define monogamy? Do people in your life define it the same way? Have you ever had a detailed conversation about what monogamy means to you? This and many more questions in this episode of Do We Know Things?
Monogamy, what do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| August Break - Mini-Episode | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:05:01 | |
Whew. It's summer. It's hot. I'm tired! Do We Know Things? is taking a break, but will be back on Aug 30 with the first episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this mini-episode, I have some g-spot updates and a question for listeners! Also, if you are looking for a new research-y podcast, I highly recommend my new fave Maintenance Phase podcast: Wellness & weight loss, debunked & decoded. Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 39 – Rethinking Femininity: Understanding Femmephobia | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:31:19 | |
When I say the word femininity, what comes to mind? What words would you use to describe femininity? Do you think things associated with femininity are less important or valid than things associated with masculinity? Have you ever thought about it before? On this episode of Do We Know Things, I interview Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin, a femme researcher known for her work on Femme Theory and her work on femmephobia, which identifies the ways society devalues and regulates femininity. I will tell my story of understanding my own internalized femmephobia and how I learned to rethink femininity. Dr. Hoskin will share knowledge and research on these topics to explain how femmephobia infiltrates our daily lives and why it is important to understand and challenge our biases about femininity. Femininity! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin's Website Links mentioned in this episode Housework from Free to Be You and Me Nellie McClung Heritage minute https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nellie-mcclung Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 38 - The G-spot is Not a Spot | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:22:56 | |
You likely have heard of the Grafenberg spot, or G-spot, as it is more commonly known. The G-spot has had some pretty good PR since it was named in the 1980s, and it has really become a household name. But what if I told you, there is actually no such thing! A combination of misunderstanding the bodies of people with vulvas and the continued influence of Freudian ideas about orgasms has led to a bit of an obsession about the G-spot. On this episode of Do We Know Things?, I will explore the history of the G-spot, explain why it’s not a thing, and tell you about my own G-spot phobia. Anatomy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in this episode Cosmo https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a32037401/g-spot-not-real/ Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 37 - Time to Get Aroused? | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:23:26 | |
One bit of sex advice I have seen floating around the internet, particularly on Instagram, is that it takes cisgender women 20 minutes to get fully aroused. This is presented as a contrast to cisgender men, who are, I guess, faster than that? I never see any man-stats presented, but it is implied that men need to slow down to ensure their female partner gets to her fully aroused state. In this episode, I dive into the research to see how long it takes to get aroused. I realize the questions doesn't really make sense, and I give some steamy sex tips of my own. Arousal! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 36 - Oxytocin: What's Love Got to Do With It? | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:27:06 | |
If you have heard of oxytocin before, you have probably heard about it as “the love hormone” or “the cuddle hormone.” Oxytocin has other nicknames too. It’s called the morality molecule, the hug hormone, and although it is less catchy, I like to point out, it’s also the racism hormone. Those are just a few of the things oxytocin has been implicated in. But how can one hormone do all of those things? Oxytocin! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in the show: Have you experienced a menstrual cycle change after your COVID vaccine. Participate in a study by Dr. Kate Clancy here Just Says In Mice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justsaysinmice Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 35 - Do Menstrual Cycles Sync? | 11 May 2021 | 00:39:02 | |
Most people with a period think that menstrual cycles sync up with people we spend a lot of time with, whether it is friends, coworkers or roommates. This phenomenon is called menstrual synchrony. But is it a real thing or is it just a coincidence? What do you think? Tune in to this episode to find out what the research says. Menstrual cycles! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in the show: Have you experienced a menstrual cycle change after your COVID vaccine. Participate in a study by Dr. Kate Clancy here Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 34 - Sex Work and the Law | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:55:15 | |
Do you know the laws about sex work? Do you know the difference between the "Nordic" model, decriminalization, and legalization of sex work? What about the difference between sex work and sex trafficking? When talking to my partner Jeremy, it dawned on me that not everyone follows sex work laws as closely as I do, so we thought we should make an episode about Canadian sex work laws through the ages. We cover sex work laws from the 1700s up to the current confusing laws that really need to be fixed. Sex work! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Notes from the Road - Part 2 | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:24:17 | |
Part 2 of my 2 month road trip. I visit the Kinsey Institute, attend a kink convention, and contemplate the many abortion-related billboards on my journey through the U.S.A. I also go to the foggy land where the Twilight Vampires live. Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Things mentioned in this episode: Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey Download the script here. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| April Break - Consent and Rejection with BK Chan (Re-release) | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:36:46 | |
These days, talk of consent and consent education is increasingly common. I would argue that it is the most important part of school-based sex education, even though it is still not explicitly included as part of some provinces’ curricula. Of course, it’s one thing to tell people that they need to get consent about sexual activity, but having conversations about sex is hard! Kids and adults often don’t know how to have conversations about sex, or they are afraid that asking for consent just sets them up for rejection. In this second episode in the 3-part series on sexual assault, I interview Karen BK Chan, an emotional intelligence, diversity, and sexuality educator from Toronto. BK talks about learning to feel our feelings, developing strategies to deal with rejection, and guilt resiliency. Everyone needs to hear what BK has to say! Find BK at http://www.fluidexchange.org/ Consent and rejection! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Check out BK's video, Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgd3m-x46JU Want more of this? Take BK's online course on Emotional Intelligence http://www.fluidexchange.org/eicourse.html Download the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/15-consent-rejection Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe. Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 33 - Sex Toys & Safety | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:42:40 | |
Sex toys, while once highly taboo, have been increasing in popularity and visibility over the last two decades. While most people don’t necessarily talk openly about their sex toys, advertising, websites, and brick and mortar stores selling high quality sex toys are much more visible than they used to be. But did you know that the sex toy industry is completely unregulated? My guest on today’s podcast, Sarah Brynn Holliday is a sex toy safety expert. Sarah will share info on how to know which sex toys are safe, where to buy toys from, and what might work for you if you are looking for your first sex toy. Find Sarah on the internet: Website https://formidablefemme.com/ Twitter: @SarahBHoll Instagram @formidablefemme Other links mentioned in the show: This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and Resilience Dangerous Lilly Toxic Toys info http://dangerouslilly.com/toxictoys/ Jo-Ellen Notte Superhero Sex Shops https://www.redheadbedhead.com/superhero-sex-shop-map/ Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| March Break - To Pee or Not to Pee Revisited | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:17:37 | |
This week we're going to revisit my most controversial episode, where I investigated if it's necessary to pee after sex! We'll be back in two weeks with our regularly scheduled programming! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sex, Stress, and COVID - Crossover episode with Succeed Under Stress podcast | 01 Mar 2021 | 01:02:39 | |
For this episode, I am flipping things a bit and playing an episode of the Succeed Under Stress podcast where I was interviewed by my friend, clinical psychologist, and podcast host Dr. Jonathan Horowitz. We talked about stress and sex with a focus on how COVID affects our sex lives. Tune in to hear me unscripted and offering sex tips during times of COVID. Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Horowitz Guest Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 - Intersex: Beyond the Binary | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:18:53 | |
Humans brains like to put things into neat mental boxes, but the world is not neat and doesn't fit easily into categories. Most people don't know that biological sex can be something other than male or female, but there are millions of people who are intersex. It's shocking that there is not more awareness about intersex, and in this episode, I aim to increase that awareness. I also point out that the very existence of intersex people means that sex isn't binary, contrary to what trolls on the internet would have you believe. "Intersex isn't uncommon, it's just unheard of." - Esther Morris Leidolf Links mentioned in the show: Check out all sorts of variations in sex determination on Scientific American. Watch the documentary Intersexion on YouTube InterAct https://interactadvocates.org/ Intersex Justice Project https://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/ Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Winter Break - Orgasms from PVI (Re-release) | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:25:00 | |
This episode is a re-release of the first ever episode of Do We Know Things? Media depictions of heterosexual sex are all about penile-vaginal-intercourse (PVI), which always seems to lead to mind-blowing orgasms for women. Sex educators say only about 25% of women have orgasms from PVI, though. Where does that number come from? Is it accurate? Orgasms! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Also, I play the trailer for a new podcast called This is Fine: A podcast about stress, burnout, and resilience. Click here to listen. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 - What Does it Mean to be Emasculated? | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:38:35 | |
What comes to mind when you think of emasculation? If you are like most people, you probably think about it metaphorically. My guest on this episode, Dr. Richard Wassersug studies emasculation in the literal sense. He studies people who remove their testicles by choice (a.k.a. voluntary eunuchs) and those who are chemically castrated through testosterone suppressing drugs. Listen in on this fascinating interview of the world of emasculation that most people have never thought of. Emasculation! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Links discussed in this episode: Life on ADT program for prostate cancer patients: http://www.lifeonadt.com/ Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 - The Joy of Vibrators | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:21:25 | |
Have you heard the story of how and why vibrators were invented? If so, it’s probably wrong. What about risks of desensitization from vibrators? That’s a myth too. There are so many myths surrounding vibrators! This episode will challenge those myth with evidence, and I will also throw in some sex toy store recommendations. Vibrators! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 - Myths of Male Desire | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:41:06 | |
It's reinforced so much by our media culture, it's almost become a cliche: Men are horny ALL the time. This simplified version of men’s sexuality is also often repeated by researchers and other experts. I am excited to challenge some myths about heterosexual men’s sexual desire with my guest Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray who is a therapist, author, and desire mythbuster. We'll go beyond the stereotypes to explore a more nuanced view of male sexual desire. Men's Desire! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Dr. Murray’s website: https://www.sarahhuntermurray.com/ Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 - Biology of Sex | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:24:07 | |
This episode of Do We Know Things? examines the things we are often taught about the biology of sex differences. It is definitely a science-nerd episode, but it focuses on biases in research that affect half the population! In particular, I wanted to address the oft repeated lore that ‘female is the default sex.’ I am joined by brilliant biologist and gender studies professor, Dr. Anne Fausto-Sterling, one of my research heros! What do we know about the biology of sex? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Dr. Fausto-Sterling’s website: http://www.annefaustosterling.com/ Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Embracing the Solo Life with Peter McGraw: DWKT on the Road | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
Being single comes with a lot of stigma! We live in a world where being part of a couple is seen as #goals and anything outside of this, whether it be having multiple partners or choosing to be single come with societal judgment. For single folks, thankfully, there are people like Dr. Peter McGraw who hosts the podcast Solo: A Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life who shares the joys of being a solo. In this episode Peter will define what makes someone a solo vs. just single, tackle some myths about single life, and celebrate the awesomeness of solos. Being single! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in this episode: Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey Find the script for this episode here Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and editing by Matt Tunnacliffe Music and mastering by Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 - Anniversary Episode: Top 5 Sex Myths and More! | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:27:03 | |
Did you know Do We Know Things? is officially one year old!? To celebrate, I’m going to revisit a few topics from the last year, including the Top 5 sex myths I have busted over the past year! I also have more info about merkins, pubic hair, and art as an update from the last epsiode. And I’ll be speaking with Tasia Alexopoulos from the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada about developments in abortion access and rights since we last spoke. What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Links mentioned in the episode: Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada https://www.arcc-cdac.ca/ Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights https://www.actioncanadashr.org/ Find the script for this episode at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Thanks to Dr. Anne Koval for art history info! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 – The Hair Down There | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:23:21 | |
After a recent convo with a friend about pubic hair. I realized I didn't know where the current trend of pubic hair removal started, even though I thought I did! This led me to think of all the other pubic hair things I had heard over the years. Does pubic hair serve a protective factor? Does removing your pubic hair increase risk for STIs or other problems? What about crabs (a.k.a pubic lice)? Pubic hair, or the lack thereof, is a hot topic, and I clearly didn’t know much about it. On this episode, I am going to take you with me as I explore the world of pubes. I am going to cover the origins of the Brazillian wax, pubic hair through the ages, and how pubic deforestation affects pubic lice. Pubic Hair! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 - Orgasms Do Not Equal Sexual Satisfaction | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:20:57 | |
Think of your last sexual encounter, either by yourself or someone else. What do remember? What was the best part? Was it the orgasm? What if you didn’t have an orgasm? Would that be a disappointment? Can you have good sex without orgasms? Can you have bad sex with orgasms? We often equate orgasms with sexual satisfaction, but isn’t there more to sex than orgasms? On this episode, I will go into ridiculous detail about what orgasms are, talk about bad orgasms, and also explore what actually makes for great sex. On this episode of Do We Know Things? I will go into ridiculous detail about what orgasms are, talk about bad orgasms, and also explore what actually makes for great sex. Orgasms! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 - Should You Stop Masturbating? | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:36:53 | |
Do you have a penis? Do you feel unmotivated? Do you jerk off too much? Do you have erectile dysfunction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the No Fap movement would be happy to provide you with some answers. If you haven’t heard of it before, r/NoFap is a subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/ ) community dedicated to men (mostly) talking about quitting masturbation.
On this episode of Do We Know Things? I dig into the history of NoFap, examine some of the research informing it, and look at how white supremacists embrace abstinence from masturbation. Masturbation! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 - Virginity isn't Real | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:32:32 | |
What is virginity? Judging by the media, it's a pretty big deal! Hundreds of songs are written about it. Every TV teen drama has that very special episode where the two leads decide to do it (or not). Whole movies are based on the premise of horny guys trying to "get some" for the first time. But what if I told you virginity isn't real? That's right! Despite everything you've watched, listened to, and read about virginity being this huge deal... it's not a thing! Join guest host Julia Kaufmann as she asks... Virginity! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Adam Ruins Everything tackles the hymen: https://youtu.be/1ikXim4wevc Listen to T.I. talk about virginity testing his daughter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQgywdj-37E Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 - The Pros and Cons of Porn | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:46:10 | |
Porn. For many people in the past century, porn was something you had to go looking for. But that all changed in the past couple of decades... With the invention of high speed internet and streaming technology, porn is very easily accessed by anyone with an internet connection. Porn is a hot topic that brings up a lot of emotions. The increase in availability of porn has also been associated with an increase in arguments about whether or not porn is harmful. This question comes from concerns about the treatment of performers in porn, people becoming addicted to porn, and porn ruining our sex lives and relationships. On this episode, I will explore what we do and do not know about the pros and cons of porn. Porn! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 - All About the Clitoris | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:20:00 | |
On this episode of Do We Know Things?, I discuss the greatest thing of all.. the clitoris! Although it is slowly changing, there is so much the average person does not know about the clitoris. Although one "fact" that gets repeated again and again is that there are 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris. It has been completely meme-ified. But, is that true? It wasn’t until a student asked me about clitoral nerves directly that I started looking into it and was shocked by what I found. On this episode I will talk about the anatomical details of the clitoris (all of it!), what we do and don’t know about clitoral nerves, and why we know so little! Clitorises! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| August Hiatus - Mini Episode | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:04:19 | |
Hi! There is no episode this week. We are taking a brief summer break. I have included a few sex ed related recommendations in this brief episode to help the wait for the next episode of Do We Know Things? Sex Ed East website https://www.sexedeast.ca/ Subscribe to the Sex Ed East biweekly newsletter http://eepurl.com/g8Ry7z Explore More Summit https://www.exploremoresummit.com/ Women of Sex Tech Con https://womenofsextech.com/wost-con-2020 Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 - Awkward Questions from Confused Guys | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:36:36 | |
So much of sex advice and information is targeted to straight, cisgender women, except, of course, for penis enlargement and boner pills. That is just spammed in a constant stream at anyone who might have a penis. online, most of the sex educators with big youtube channels and Instagram followings are mostly women with mostly women following them. Today I am joined by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe who is going ask a bunch of questions that many confused straight guys might want to know about. We will talk about penis size, oral sex, cumming etiquette and more. Confused guys and sex! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script and hosting assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Thanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 - Let's Talk About Shame | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:35:31 | |
Shame is one of my favourite things to talk about. Seriously! It is the worst thing to experience, but because of its power over so much of our lives, I find it endlessly fascinating. Shame is my explanation for basically everything. And the more I learn about it, the more I think I am right! Well maybe not shame, specifically, but the things we do to cover up shame. We drown it in alcohol, smother it with sex, cloak it with rage and defensiveness. On this episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Nanci Argueta to talk about shame and the terrible mix of shame and sex. It’s enough to make you squirm in your seat in discomfort. We also talk a lot about the work of Brene Brown, the shame research who I believe is going to save us all. Shame and sex, what do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Thanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Notes from the Road - Part 1 | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:32:23 | |
Do We Know Things? is back, baby! After a much longer than planned hiatus, I am thrilled to bring you a new episode of Do We Know Things? On this episode, you will follow along for the part 1 of my 2 month road trip. I will share sex info and sex insights I learned along the way. Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out! Things mentioned in this episode: Jami Attenberg’s books (I specifically mention being inspired by I Came All This Way To Meet You) Cummings Center for the History of Psychology Book Loft in Columbus, OH Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey Download the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/56-notesfromtheroad1 Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator. Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 - HPV: Fear and Misunderstanding | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:32:52 | |
Do you remember when there was a media frenzy about oral sex and cancer after actor Michael Douglas said his oral cancer was caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that he contracted from cunnilingus? Is it true that oral sex causes cancer? I am joined today by Julia Kaufmann, a Mount Allison University Bell Scholar Intern who is working with me this summer. She dug up all the dirt on the Michael Douglas drama. After we get to the gossip, I will also get into the research to cover the info that you actually need to know about HPV, a virus that’s gotten a lot of attention over the past decade and a half, but is still widely misunderstood HPV! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out! Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Link to Pubmed (doesn't exactly work like google): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Thank you to Sheilanova Cornelio for sharing her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 - Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:57:07 | |
Often when someone is victimized in some way, we hear cries for justice. In some cases, and for some people, the legal system will work for them. For many, many people, the criminal justice system does not feel just at all. While the problems with the system are pervasive and affect many people in negative ways, for this episode, I am focused on survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is the third episode in the three-part series on sexual assault. The way the legal system is designed absolutely does not work for survivors. Dealing with the police and lawyers can be a traumatizing nightmare. Even if the person committed the assault is punished in some way through the legal system, to me it doesn’t feel like justice if everyone involved is re-harmed during the process. On today’s episode, I want to talk about the problems with dealing with sexual assault in the current legal system, discuss alternatives through restorative justice, and think about what justice actually is. I am joined by restorative justice educator David Castro-Harris from Amplify RJ and a Mia Hunte, a circle keeper with Hidden Water NYC. Read the Unfounded series by Robyn Doolittle Links for David Castro-Harris and Amplify RJ: Website: https://www.amplifyrj.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplify.rj/ Eventbrite link: https://amplifyrj.eventbrite.com Links for Mia Hunte and Hidden Water: Mia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyriarae/ Hidden Water website: https://hiddenwatercircle.org/ Hidden Water Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenwaternyc/ Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe. Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 - Consent and Rejection | 08 Jun 2020 | 00:38:36 | |
These days, talk of consent and consent education is increasingly common. I would argue that it is the most important part of school-based sex education, even though it is still not explicitly included as part of some provinces’ curricula. Of course, it’s one thing to tell people that they need to get consent about sexual activity, but having conversations about sex is hard! Kids and adults often don’t know how to have conversations about sex, or they are afraid that asking for consent just sets them up for rejection. In this second episode in the 3-part series on sexual assault, I interview Karen BK Chan, an emotional intelligence, diversity, and sexuality educator from Toronto. BK talks about learning to feel our feelings, developing strategies to deal with rejection, and guilt resiliency. Everyone needs to hear what BK has to say! Find BK at http://www.fluidexchange.org/ Check out BK's video, Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgd3m-x46JU Want more of this? Take BK's online course on Emotional Intelligence http://www.fluidexchange.org/eicourse.html Consent and rejection! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe. Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 - Sexual Assault: Stats and Stories | 25 May 2020 | 00:41:37 | |
Sexual assault is a highly charged topic of discussion. With the popularization of the #MeToo movement, these discussions and arguments are happening more publicly with increased polarization. One of the things people argue about are the statistics around how many women are sexually assaulted, with common estimates being 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted. When I started this episode, I thought I could dig into the numbers and come up with irrefutable evidence that sexual assault is a big problem that we need to take more seriously. But I soon realized numbers are not the answer. Join me as I dive into the stats but also talk more about the culture that breeds sexual assault and some of my personal stories of dealing with sexual assault. This is the first in a 3-part series on sexual assault. Sexual assault. What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Research Assistance by Elizabeth Stregger Links mentioned in the show: Trigger Warning: Breakfast comic https://medium.com/the-nib/trigger-warning-breakfast-c6cdeec070e6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||