We made it to the end! Join us as we recap Season 4 Episode 8 of Sex Education, and reflect on the series as a whole.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, suicide, dysphoria, assault, and other adult themes.

We get a good old-fashioned sit-in, a standard "trapped in an elevator", and finally, finally, Otis and Maeve get together. Join us as we chat about Season 4 Episode 7 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of sex activism.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, abuse, assault, abortion, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* "History of [sexual assault] activism and legal change" (Australian Government, 2010)

* "History of abortion" (Boston Women's Health Book Collective, 1998)

* "History of abortion law timeline: 1850 to today" (Planned Parenthood, 2024)

* "Australian Abortion Legislation" (Children By Choice, 2024)

* "The 1970s and the fight for abortion rights in Australia" (Solidarity.net, 2022)

* "How Sex Worker Activism Influenced the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in NSW, Australia" (Aroney & Crofts, 2019)

* "The right to bare arms: the history of Australian sex worker activism" (Aroney, 2017)

* "Mandatory consent education is a huge win for Australia – but consent is just one small part of navigating relationships" (Woodley et al., 2022)

* "The reality of Safe Schools" (Alcorn, 2016)

What would you do to get over a breakup? No Nut Lent seems like an extreme choice! Join us we chat about "40 Days and 40 Nights" and explore the topic of self-denial.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual assault, religion, incels, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

- Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs (Pop Culture Detective)

- "Masturbation Q&A" (Sexplanations)

- "No Nut November: Needed? Or Just Nuts?" (Garas, 2023)

- "Sexual activity, health and well-being – the beneficial roles of coitus and masturbation" (Levin, 2007)

- "The Great Masturbation Panic and the Discourses of Moral Regulation in Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Britain" (Hunt, 1998)

Who doesn't want to round up a few mates and start a strip show?? Join us as we revisit the surprisingly-wholesome 90s classic "The Full Monty" and talk about body image.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sex work, homophobia, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

• "Body Image Perceptions: Do Gender Differences Exist?" (Brennan, et al, 2010)

• "Body Image and Self-Esteem Across Age and Gender: A Short-Term Longitudinal Study" (Mellor, et al, 2010)

Have you ever felt digital love? Spike Jonze's scifi drama "Her" is feeling more prescient than ever in 2023, join us as we chat about it and discuss our topic of 'digital love'.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, artifical intelligence, abuse of power, trauma, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

- "The Rise and Fall of Replika" by Sarah Z

- "How I Married a Video Game Character" by VICE Asia

- "Ideal technologies, ideal women: AI and gender imaginaries in Redditors’ discussions on the Replika bot girlfriend" (Depounti et al, 2022)

- "Attachment Theory as a Framework to Understand Relationships with Social Chatbots: A Case Study of Replika" (Xie, et al, 2022)

- "My AI Friend: How Users of a Social Chatbot Understand Their Human–AI Friendship" (Brandtzaeg et al, 2022)

- "Why Do We Turn to Virtual Companions? A Text Mining Analysis of Replika Reviews" (Siemon et al, 2022)

- "Exploring relationship development with social chatbots: A mixed-method study of replika" (Pentina et al, 2023)

This week we're revelling in too many root'n'toot'n'boot'n dance numbers, but there's nothing dirty goin' on! Join us as we recap the classic Dolly musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and discuss our topic of 'Sex work & the cops'.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sex work, abuse, trafficking, assault, the police, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

• "Uncovering the Truth Behind This Sex Church" (Vice)
• "Criminalised Interactions with Law Enforcement and Impacts on Health and Safety in the Context of Different Legislative Frameworks Governing Sex Work Globally" (Krüsi, et al, 2021)
• "Police Harassment and Violence against Transgender & Gender Diverse Sex Workers in the United States." (Stenersen, et al, 2022)
• "To Report or Not to Report? A Systematic Review of Sex Workers' Willingness to Report Violence and Victimization to Police." (Struyf, 2022)
• "'Inaction and mistreatment': Why some sex workers don't trust police" (Eden Gillespie, SBS, 2021)
• "Sex Workers" You Can't Ask That (ABC 2016)

Time for another finale, and what a season its been! Join us as we recap the Season 3 finale of Sex Education.

We'll be taking a break after this episode while we decide on what to cover next. Stay tuned!

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, and other adult themes. 

Sex School is back with a vengeance! Join as we recap Season 3 Episode 7 of Sex Education and discuss the topic of Abstinence-only sex education (Spoiler alert: we're not a fan). 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, public embarrasment, trauma, injury, unlawful imprisonment, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- "Why teach abstinency-only education?" (Sexplanations) 

- The Impact of Abstinence-Only Sex Education Programs in the United States on Adolescent Sexual Outcomes (Heels, 2019) 

- Abstinence-Only Education and Teen Pregnancy Rates: Why We Need Comprehensive Sex Education in the U.S (Stranger-Hall et al, 2011) 

- Abstinence-Only and the Struggle to Define Sex Education (Slominski, 2021) 

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Hope is channelling her inner Trunchbull, and Cal, Adam, and Lily have an awful time. On the other side, (Ex-)Principle Groff is reconnecting with what brings him joy. Join as we recap Season 3 Episode 6 of Sex Education and discuss the topic of Erotica. 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, public embarrassment, erotica, pornography, trauma, BDSM, cheating and other adult themes. 

It's the France episode! We had poop, medieval peasant fantasies, friend fights, and a kiss! Join us as we chat about Season 3 Episode 5 of Sex Education, and discuss the topic of Sexting. 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, public embarrasment, bodily functions, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- How to have phone sex (Sexplanations) 

- Sex Emojis (Sexplanations) 

- Sexting (Bo Burnham) 

- Sometimes a fantasy (Billy Joel) 

- The most heated, passionate and intense letters of love, lust and anger ever written (Stylist) 

- Prevalence of Multiple Forms of Sexting Behavior Among Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Madigan et al, 2018) 

- Linking Sexting Expectancies with Motivations to Sext (Currin, 2022)  

- Sexuality at the Time of Coronavirus in Italy: A (Technological) Retreat in Itself? (Cipolla, 2020) 

- Physically distant, virtually close: Adolescents’ sexting behaviors during a strict lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic (Maes et al, 2022) 

- Sexting motives and sexting behavior among emerging adults in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown (Yee Shan Goh et  al, 2022) 

We saw some character development from (Ex-)Principle Groff, Jakob and Jean's relationship is getting more and more strained, and Isaac and Maeve hooked up! Join us as we chat about Season 3 Episode 4 of Sex Education and explore the topic of 'Sex & Disability'

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, abuse, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- Misconceptions about sex and disability (Hannah Witton) 

- Disability and Sex (Sexplanations) 

- You can't ask that: Wheelchair users (ABC)

- Special 

- Story about Andrew Gurza 

- Andrew Gurza's work on HuffPost 

- The Ultimage Guide to Sex and Disability 

- Josh Sundquist 

- Rikki Poynter 

- Zach Anner 

Farewell Johnathan, we'll miss your hats! What a way to go 💀 

This episode we meet Ruby's dad, see a cute group date, and Ola doesn't know the meaning of personal space. Join us as we chat about Season 3 Episode 2 of Sex Education and explore the topic of 'Vulvas'!. 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, anatomy, transphobia, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- Why we should talk about vulvas, not vaginas (Gemma Sharp, TEDxBrisbane)

- The Vulva (Sexplanations)

- All vulvas are beautiful

- The Vulva Gallery

- The Great Wall of Vulva

- The Labia Library

- 9 "Vagina" Types & Other Variations On What The Labia Can Look Like

- Young women’s genital self-image and effects of exposure to pictures of natural vulvas (Laan etal, 2016) 

- Cosmetic labiaplasty on minors: a review of current trends and evidence (Kalampalikis et al, 2021)

- Why Women Request Labiaplasty (Sorice et al, 2017)

- The Medicalization of Women's Sexual Pain (Farrell et al, 2012)

This episode Maeve says farewell to Erin; did anyone else tear up when all the friends started arriving? There's some impromptu musical performances, a friendship breakup, and they almost drop the coffin 😬 Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 6 of Sex Education, and chat about the topic of sex injuries.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual injuries, assault, death, drug use, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* "7 Injuries That Can Happen During Sex" (Dr. Jen Caudle)

* "Peanuts, a lizard, a wedding ring, and 6 other things that caused bizarre sex injuries" (Julia Naftulin, Business Insider)

* "Love Hurts: Common Sex Injuries and Other Hazards" (Stephanie Watson, WebMD)

* "New Survey Reveals the Most Common Sex Injuries" (Blake Harper, Fatherly)

* "Injuries During Intimacy" (Superdrug)

Adam really demonstrated how helpful it is to know the right words to describe what you want, the potential for miscommunication with sex is huge! Join us as we chat about Season 3 Episode 2 of Sex Education and explore the topic of 'Tops and bottoms'. 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, kink, BDSM, power exchange, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- SloMo by San Cisco

- Bloom by Troye Sivan

- The Amazon position

- Size Matters: Penis Size and Sexual Position in Gay Porn Profiles (Brennan, 2019)

Hi! We're Sex Ed and Chill, a podcast for chill conversations about sex and sex education in film and TV.

Our first season was focussed on recap-heavy discussions of Sex Education on Netflix, but we've updated our format to be a bit shorter and have a few different sections. We still love to do a recap, but we (try to) stay focussed on the big and notable parts of whatever we're watching. Based on whatever we've watched, we then do a bit of a deeper dive into a topic in sex and/or sex education. Then we wrap it up with a bit of movie-talk, and some trivia. 

Listen in and let us know what you think! Have something to say that you think we missed? Send an audio or video recording through to sexedandchillpod@gmail.com and we'll put you in to the next episode!

We're back for the start of Season 3 of Sex Education. This week we're talking about penis size, commitment goats, and that amazing opening montage!

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, anatomy, public embarassment, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

- The effect of penis size on partner sexual satisfaction: a literature review (Loos, et al.)

- The Association Between Penis Size and Sexual Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (Grov, et al.)

- Average penis size by country: worldwide comparison (WorldData)

- Penis size: An evolutionary perspective (The Guardian)

- Your penis is huge (Slate)

Join us as we recap the cult classic musical tragicomedy Hedwig and the Angry Inch! 

Next episode we'll be back to our regular schedule, starting with Season 3 Episode 1 of Sex Education. 

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, transphobia, abuse, and other mature content. There is a small portion of the video that contains flashing lights. 

Resources for this episode: 

- "The Gender Map" by Sexplanations

- The 2018 Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey

- "What is Gender Identity" by Headspace

It's the finale, and what a show they put on! Join us as we chat dick hands, professing your love, and Quiz Head victory in Season 2 Episode 8 of Sex Education.   

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, addiction, and other adult themes.

This episode was supposed to be the aftermath of The Party, but it's really a mashup of The Breakfast Club and Mean Girls (and we love it!). Join us as we discuss Season 2 Episode 7 of Sex Education and explore the topic of emergency contraceptives.   

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, abortion, contraceptives, self-harm, and sexual assault.   

This episode's topic talk on Emergency Contraceptives is a bit shorter than normal because Matt didn't do his best work on the research for the episode (he's sorry!) and so we had to cut part of the conversation because it perpetuated one of the myths that surrounds EC: that regular use is in some way worse or more harmful than 'normal' birth control. Studies seem to show that this isn't the case, and this myth is one of the main reasons for lower uptake of emergency contraceptives. The main drawback to using them regularly is that they aren't as effective as other contraceptives (like regular birth control medication or condoms), so using it regularly leads to a higher risk of unwanted pregnancy (although the difference is small). So while ECs are not recommended for regular use for reasons of preventing unwanted pregnancy, it's not because they're bad for you. Thanks Mabel for calling it out while we were recording!  

Resources around this topic:  

• The Facts About Emergency Contraception   
• Emergency contraception: dispelling the myths and misperceptions   
• Emergency Contraception (WHO)    

Also the acronym that Mabel was looking for was LARC: "Long acting reversible contraception" https://www.fpnsw.org.au/factsheets/individuals/contraception/long-acting-reversible-contraception-larc

We're pretty sure no-one will disagree that this episode was not Otis' finest hour...yikes. But join us anyway as we talk about house parties, douching, friendships, and the rest of Season 2 Episode 6 of Sex Education. 

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, self harm, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode: 

• "Anal Sex Prep" Sexplanations 
• "An Updated Review of of Evidence to Discourage Douching" Cottrell, 2010 
• "Vaginal hygiene and douching: perspectives of Hispanic men" McKee et al, 2008 
• "Association between rectal douching and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis" Li et al, 2019
• "Getting Clear About Rectal Douching Among Men Who Have Sex With Men" Grov et al, 2021 

Camping, vagina workshops, orgasms, and sex dreams, what more could you ask for? Join us as we chat about Season 2 Episode 5 of Sex Education and explore the topic of sex dreams.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, and other adult themes. 

Resources for this episode:

• The 'fireball' from Pleasantville 
• "Erotic dreams and their relationship to waking-life sexuality" (Schredl, et al. 2009) 
• "An investigation among dreams with sexual imagery, romantic jealousy and relationship satisfaction" (Clarke, et al. 2010) 
• "Sex dreams, wet dreams, and nocturnal emissions." (Kai-Ching, et al. 2011) 
• "Sex dreams: Gender, erotophilia, and sociosexuality as predictors of content, valence, and frequency" (Hmidan, et al. 2019) 
• "Sex dreams in married women: Prevalence, frequency, content, and drives." (Younis, et al. 2017) 

So much conflict in this episode, we must be getting to the meaty part of the season! Join us as we recap Season 2 Episode 4 of Sex Education, and extend the episode's discussion of the asexuality spectrum.  

Content warning for this episode: This episode contains discussions of sex, sex education, rejection, cheating, and other adult themes.    

Resources for this episode: 

- Asexuality and romantic orientation  

- What is asexuality? 

- Video: 5 Asexual People Explain What "Asexual" Means To Them

A bit of a heavier topic this episode, but an important one. Join us as we recap Season 2 Episode 3 of Sex Education and explore the topic of reporting sexual assault.  

If you've been affected by sexual assualt or just want to talk to someone about the things discussed in this episode, there are helplines available. To find resources available where you live see this directory: https://forums.pandys.org/forum/42-public-resources/  

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussion of sex, sex education, sexuality, sexual assault, rape, and other adult themes.   

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• 'Know My Name' by Chanel Miller 
• Key terms and phrases used in the discussion of sexual assault 
• 'Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault for Women and Men: Perspectives of College Students' Sable et al 
• 'The Social Risks of Labeling, Telling, and Reporting Sexual Assault' Khan et al.  
• 'Reporting Sexual Assault: Survivors’ Satisfaction With Sexual Assault Response Personnel' Henninger et al. 
• 'Sexual and Gender Minorities: Reporting Sexual Assault to the Police'  Murphy-Oikonen & Egan
• 'Sexual Assault Laws in Australia' AIFS 
• 'Sexual Assault in Australia' AIFS 
• 'The impacts of sexual assault on women' Boyd
• 'Sexual Violence - Victimisation' ABS

Is the Maeve/Otis ship sinking? Is Jo's character pointless this season? Is using chilli oil as lube a good idea? (spoiler alert: no!) Join us as we discuss these questions and Season 4 Episode 5 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of lube.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, lube, mental health, substance use, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* Picking the right lube (Sexplanations)

* What Can I Use As Lube? (Wild Flower)

* "The potential harms of personal lubricants" (Laurie et al., 2020) Brazilian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

* "Is Wetter Better? An Evaluation of Over-the-Counter Personal Lubricants for Safety and Anti-HIV-1 Activity" (Dezzutti et al., 2012)

* Non-latex condoms can potentially be used with oil based lube, although check with the manufacturer: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-do-you-use-lube-with-condoms

* "Women's Use and Perceptions of Commercial Lubricants: Prevalence and Characteristics in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults" (Herbenick et al., 2014)

* "Men's Use and Perceptions of Commercial Lubricants: Prevalence and Characteristics in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults" (Reece et al., 2014)

* "Lifetime Lubricant Use among a Nationally Representative Sample of Lesbian- and Bisexual-Identified Women in the United States" (Hensel et al., 2015)

* "Frequency, Reasons for, and Perceptions of Lubricant Use among a Nationally Representative Sample of Self‐Identified Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States" (Dodge et al., 2014)

This episode has everything! Dirty talk, awkward assemblies, a carnival, and somebody fingering an orange! Join us as we recap Season 2 Episode 2 of Sex Education, and take a look at the idea of discussing pleasure in classroom sex education.

Content warning for this episode: This episode contains discussions of sex, sex education, slurs, drugs, and other adult themes.  

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Victorian Government 'Catching On' sex ed resources  
• "The use and misuse of pleasure in sex education curricula" 2012: Lamb, Lustig, & Grayling 
• "‘We didn't cover that at school’: education against pleasure or education for pleasure?" 2006: Ingham
• "Pleasure and Sex Education: The Need for Broadening Both Content and Measurement" 2020: Kantor & Lindberg  
• "Sexuality, Schooling, and Adolescent Females: The Missing Discourse of Desire" from "Silenced Voices and Extraordinary Conversations" 2003: Fine & Weis

We're back for Sex Education Season 2, and it's off to a great start!  

Join us for a slightly chaotic episode of SEAC as we recap Season 2 Episode 1 of Sex Education, explore the topic of Chlamydia, suggest some re-writes, and Mabel and Matt battle it out for trivia points.  

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sex, sex education, self-harm, disease outbreaks, the pandemic, and other adult themes.  

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Australian Govt resource on Chlamydia
• CDC Fact Sheet on Chlamydia

We've got a new format! Now with 100% more trivia and research, join us as we take a look at the 40 Year Old Virgin and ask the question "When do people actually lose their virginity?".  

Next episode we'll be back to our regular schedule, starting with Season 2 Episode 1 of Sex Education.   

Let us know what you think of the new format!  

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, assault, drugs and alcohol, transphobia, and other mature content.   

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

- "Virginity 101" (Sexplanations) 

- "Does the Hymen have to break?" (Sexplanations) 

- Abstinence-Only and Comprehensive Sex Education and the Initiation of Sexual Activity and Teen Pregnancy (Kohler, et al.) 

- The ambiguity of “having sex”: The subjective experience of virginity loss in the united states (Carpenter) 

- First vaginal intercourse and oral sex among a representative sample of Australian adults: the Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships (Rissel, et al.) 

- Here's the average age people lose their virginity around the world

We made to the season finale, and what a finale! Join us as we chat about Season 1 Episode 8 of Sex Education (and the rest of the season). We started with the theme of 'Family' but completely forgot to talk about it 😅 

After this episode we'll take a bit of a break. We're going to be looking in to the format, and we might release one or two one-off episodes about other sex-education-related movies/shows, but we'll be back with Season 2 of Sex Education in no time!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• A resource about Vaginismus from Sexplanations
• "Yes all men" by Small Man Syndrome (the music video featuring some great 'o-faces')

After the build up and tension of the last episode, we've finally had a bit of a release! Join us as we re-cap Season 1 Episode 7 of Sex Education through the theme of 'Release'. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• "Go find less" by Elyse Myers
• "The Origin of Love" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch

What a rollercoaster! Lots of things happened this episode, join us for a chat about what happened in Season 1 Episode 6 of Sex Education, and how expectations can make or break us.

Oof, this was a tough one. Some of the lowest lows of the season, but also the highest highs. Join us as we recap Season 1 Episode 5 of Sex Education with the theme of 'Betrayal'.  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• "The Labia Library" a project aiming to show that labias come in all shapes and sizes.
• "Blister in the sun" by the Violent Femmes
• "The Origin of Love" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch (the whole movie is worth a watch though!)
• "Oh Captain My Captain!" scene from the Dead Poets Society (again, watch the whole movie though!)

Everyone's falling in and out of love this episode! Join us as we recap Season 1 Episode 4 of Sex Education with the theme of 'Catching feels'!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sexplanations video on the in-condom (which we incorrectly referred to as a 'female condom', they're for everyone!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klyGIKsfx7k

Season 1 Episode 3: Join us on this Episode as we dive deep on Season 1 Episode 3 of Sex Education, discussing it through the theme of 'Boundaries'.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Sexplanations video 'DIY Sex Toys' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5oa3W9w85E
• Sexplanations video 'How to Make Toy Vaginas' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4BTrvdoH5g
• Sexplanations video 'DIY Dildos' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ-2xS3wgoI
• Garfunkel and Oats 'The Loophole' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZF_R_j0OY

If you want more information on abortion, here are some resources we found:

• To find out the legal status of abortion where you live: https://reproductiverights.org/maps/worlds-abortion-laws/
• For more information on how different abortion procedures are performed and what's involved: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion
• Facts about abortion worldwide: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-worldwide

Join us on this Episode as we dive deep on Season 1 Episode 2 of Sex Education, discussing it through the theme of 'self-esteem'.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Sexplanations video 'Getting the sex you want' - the 'Want, will, won't' list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoYxd3E3UXU
• Article discussing how scripts in fiction can impact real-world attitudes towards sex and relationships: https://theconversation.com/i-couldnt-escape-i-wasnt-entirely-sure-i-wanted-to-confusing-messages-about-consent-in-young-adult-fantasy-fiction-156961

Tragedy strikes Maeve this episode, but the storyline gives Emma Mackey a chance to shine. We also get golden moments between Otis and Aimee, and between Michael and Adam. Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 4 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of Ethical Non-monogamy.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, non-monogamy, cheating, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* "So many words! A guide to non-monogamous relationship styles" (polyamfam)

* "Polyamory" (Sexplanations)

* "Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships" (Wood et al, 2021)

* "Ball Play 101" (The Hook Up, Triple J)

Season 1 Episode 1: Let's get this show on the road! In this episode we recap the first episode of the first season of Sex Education, with an eye on our theme of 'Faking It'. 

Sex educators assemble! 

Resources mentioned in the episode

Vulvas & Vaginas by Sexplanations

The Penis by Sexplanations

"6 clues that she's faking it" by Sophie Saint Thomas, for GQ

"Men's and Women's Reports of Pretending Orgasm" by Muehlenhard and Shippee (2010, Journal of Sex Research)

"The faking orgasm scale for women: psychometric properties" by Cooper, Fenigstein, and Fauber (2014, Archives of Sexual Behaviour)

"Women’s Sexual Satisfaction, Communication, and Reasons for (No Longer) Faking Orgasm: Findings from a U.S. Probability Sample" by Herbenick, Eastman-Mueller, Fu, and Dodge (2019, Archives of Sexual Behaviour)

Who knew that kilts really facilitate a bathroom blowjob? Or that Alexander the great was bisexual? #bicon

Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 3 of Sex Education, and chat about the relationship between drugs and sex.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, drugs, consent, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* "Sex & Drugs" (Sexplanations)

* "Sex & Alcohol" (Sexplanations)

* "The crisis in the British healthcare system" (Philosophy Tube)

* "Sexualised drug taking among men who have sex with men: a systematic review" (Tompkins et al, 2018)

* "The Normalization of Leisure Sex and Recreational Drugs: Exploring Associations Between Polydrug Use and Sexual Practices by English Festival-Goers" (McCormack et al., 2021)

* "How Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Perceptions of One’s Own and a Drinking Partner’s Ability to Consent to Sexual Activity?" (Drouin et al., 2018)

* "Making and Communicating Decisions About Sexual Consent During Drug-Involved Sex: A Thematic Synthesis" (Smith et al., 2020)

Fellas, is it gay to have sex with a woman? Join us as we chat about S04E02 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of pegging.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual assault, kink, pegging, anal sex, cheating, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* "A straight man's guide to backdoor basics" (Playboy)

* "“It’s Time to Ease Your Fears—and Your Sphincter”: Gender and Power in Contemporary Media Discourses of Heterosexual Anal Sex" (Faustino, 2020)

* "What makes a man: Gender and sexual boundaries on evangelical Christian sexuality websites" (Burke, 2014)

* "Pegging and the heterosexualization of anal sex: An analysis of Savage Love advice" (Aguilar, 2017)

* "“_I’m straight, right?_”: Submission, Pegging, and Coprophilia in Nina Hartley’s Fan Mail Archive" (Olson, 2023)

* "“It’s Absolutely Intense, and I Love It!” A Qualitative Investigation of “Pegging” as Leisure" (Williams, 2022)

* "Power and Pleasure: Heteronormativity and Homophobia in Heterosexual Sex" (Stuart, 2018)

We're back for Season 4! Join us as we catch up with all the characters, learn about the new school, go through the history of sex therapy, and try to figure out what's in store for us this season!

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual assault, medical practices, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

* How to become a Sex Therapist (in Australia)

* Fundamentals of Theory and Practice Revisited: Sex Therapy: Historical Evolution, Current Practice. Part I (Goodwach, 2013)

A sex education podcast doing an episode on Fifty Shades of Grey? Groundbreaking. But join us anyway as we talk about BDSM, stalking, rich boys pretending to be daddies, and whether vanilla coke is any good!

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual assault, BDSM, kink, abuse, stalking, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

• The Ultimate Guide to BDSM Contracts (Bad Girls Bible)

• The Misrepresentation of BDSM in Fifty Shades of Grey (Respark)

• “Double Crap!” Abuse and Harmed Identity in Fifty Shades of Grey (Bonomi et al, 2013)

• Sexplanations:
• Sexual negotiation
• Sexual discipline
• Bondage 101
• BDSM Dungeon Tour

What do you do when you're down on your luck? Sleep with your roommate (who you're secretly in love with), on camera, of course! Join us as we discuss "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and chat about our topic for the episode: anal.

Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, porn, revenge porn, poop, and other adult themes.

Resources for this episode:

- "Anal Sex" (Sexplanations)

- "Sex & Poop Fun Facts" (Sexplanations)

- "Anal Sex Prep" (Sexplanations)

- "The Loophole" (Garfunkel and Oates)

- "Heterosexual Women’s Anal Sex Attitudes and Motivations: A Focus Group Study" (McBride 2019)

- "Porn Sex versus Real Sex: Sexual Behaviors Reported by a U.S. Probability Survey Compared to Depictions of Sex in Mainstream Internet-Based Male–Female Pornography" (Fritz et al, 2022)

- "A qualitative study of heterosexual men’s attitudes toward and practices of receiving anal stimulation" (Wignall et al, 2020)