Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast What Is Sex?
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| S6:E10 - What is emotional abuse? | 26 May 2024 | 01:01:20 | |
For the final episode of Season 6, Isy and Rebecca are joined by Zack Mackey from Lutheran Settlement House! The discussion covers messaging around gender, relationships with parents, what it means to never fight, and so much more. | |||
| S6:E9 - Why do men like women sucking their toes | 05 May 2024 | 00:57:12 | |
Rebecca and Isy talk about sucking toes and other kinds of nongenital sexuality! They share how they each feel about feet and about putting things in their mouths, shoe preferences, and their dream of hosting a live dating show in the park. | |||
| Special announcement from Isy: We need you!! | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:06:16 | |
We need your help! As common for many Pennsylvania students, one particular unmet need is access to comprehensive, intersectional, and accurate sexuality education. YES! offers weekly programming for 150+ students to meet this need, with consent and boundary workshops for 1st-3rd grade students; workshops to 4th-8th grade students spanning topics such as consent, identity, sexuality, puberty, race, and gender; and monthly parent workshops. Funding in recent years for this work has allowed YES! and Puentes to reach more participants, support additional age groups, hire more bilingual Latinx facilitators, and further community leadership. However, due to tightening grantor budgets, this year’s grant funding will be cut by at least $10,000 - about a third of the total funding for this program. Help YES! close this funding gap and continue serving South Philadelphia students by donating today to support these efforts! Your Empowered Sexuality (YES!) and Puentes de Salud are both 501(c)3 organizations. For other ways to get involved: become a monthly YES! donor, join our mailing list, and sign up to hear about future YES! events. Testimonials:
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| S5:10 - What is sex? REVISITED!!!! | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:56:12 | |
For the final episode of Season 5, Rebecca and Isy revisited the first ever episode and added some new thoughts and reflections on how the podcast has changed over the past five seasons! | |||
| S5:E9 - If i eat ass will i grow hair on my face | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:42:23 | |
Rebecca and Isy are giggly in this episode! They discuss the different words we use for this sex act including anilingus, rimming, eating ass, tossing salad. Isy sings more than usual. And they talk about the importance of debunking myths that are designed to scare kids away from pleasure. | |||
| S5:E8 - Who are sex toys for? | 11 Jun 2023 | 01:07:22 | |
Rebecca and Isy were joined by future sex therapist Andy Pham to talk about Spencer's Gifts, fleshlights, handcuffs, teddy bears, and what to do if your kid likes putting stuff in their butt. | |||
| S5:E7 - Why does porn exist? | 28 May 2023 | 01:02:52 | |
Rebecca and Isy talk about porn, fantasy, imagination, history, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. They also improvise a lullaby for you. | |||
| S5:E6 - Is it ok to like boys and girls? | 14 May 2023 | 00:57:10 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by podcast host Kyle Marshall to discuss his childhood question. Their conversation covers bisexuality, growing up without internet access, musical theater, craving touch, breaking out of categories, how pink became a "girl color," the changeability of our desires, and so much more! | |||
| S5:E5 - I have 15 bodys at the age 15 is that bad | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:45:49 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss all the different feelings people have about their number of sexual partners, whether they are worried it's too many or too few (and how other people often really enforce those fears). Isy wonders about the origins of the expression "notches on the bedpost" and Rebecca questions the practice of referring to people as "bodies." Halfway through season 5! | |||
| S5:E4 - Does sex take very long? | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:35:26 | |
What does long mean to you? Isy and Rebecca had a lot of different interpretations of this question. They discuss penis-centric conceptions of sex, pressure to orgasm quickly or slowly, and really good pickles. | |||
| S5:E3 - how does turning on a person or getting turned on work | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:43:44 | |
Isy and Rebecca started out this episode with what they want to say goodbye to in 2023, and then dove right into what it means to be "turned on." They talk about fantasy, the biology behind arousal, and how they are both going to start writing erotica. | |||
| S5:E2 - Can boys be pregnant? | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:44:24 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by return guest Cori Maskart: standardized patient, gifted performer, parent extraordinaire, and former pregnant boy! They discuss uterine transplants, immaculate conception, and breaking down binary understandings of gender. | |||
| S6:E8 - Is jerking off good for the male | 21 Apr 2024 | 00:44:02 | |
Content warning: discussion of the HBO documentary Quiet on Set, which references childhood sexual abuse. There will be a warning in the podcast before the discussion starts, and it is over at 11:17. | |||
| S5:E1 - how can sex help you in the future | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:50:48 | |
Isy and Rebecca are back with Season 5!!! And wow did they have a lot to talk about... Masturbation, sex toys, osteoporosis, the meaning of past/present/future, memories of science class, Chanukah, period cramps, Adam Sandler, and so much more. | |||
| S4:E10 - What are your unbridgeable gaps? | 09 Oct 2022 | 01:13:35 | |
Wow, everyone was a little loopy for this one! Isy had Covid, people had some internet lags, some background noise, but they got through it and appreciate your patience! | |||
| S4:E9 - Why does girls moan when they have sex? | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss porn, faking orgasms, and whether moaning is a natural response to pleasure or an intentional way of communicating how we feel (or both!). | |||
| We're sponsored by Tracy's Dog! | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:02:13 | |
| S4:E8 - Why am I still bleeding?? | 04 Sep 2022 | 01:02:18 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss Isy's experience with non-stop uterus bleeding, trying to get answers from doctors, and being Jewish. Let us know if you have any uterus stories! | |||
| S4:E7 - Do you go to a stripping club? Is it juicy? | 21 Aug 2022 | 01:06:54 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by burlesque performer and sexuality enthusiast Sundae Addams to discuss the juiciness of stripping clubs! They talk about Hooters, burlesque history, and how we learned about sex work. | |||
| S4:E6 - I'm tired. Also how do I control my jealousy issues? | 24 Jul 2022 | 01:19:22 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined once again by the fantastic Yema who shares gem after gem about how to deal with jealousy! Listen for reflections on our favorite 90s movies, divorce, sibling rivalries, and internal vs. external validation. | |||
| S4:E5 - What is lube? | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:59:44 | |
This episode is all about lube! Isy and Rebecca compare different lube brands and discuss their memories of KY Jelly, misconceptions about lube from porn, and lots of fun lube facts. | |||
| S4:E4 - How does an abortion work? | 26 Jun 2022 | 01:29:28 | |
Rebecca and Isy were joined by Isy's mom Susan to discuss the question, "How does an abortion work?" They explored their first memories of learning about abortion, why it felt like a shameful topic, and why it's important to talk about the details of an actual abortion procedure. Susan also shared her stories of getting abortions. | |||
| S4:E3 - Is covid real? | 12 Jun 2022 | 01:13:11 | |
Isy and Rebecca were joined by Dr. Aimee Ando to explore how to talk to young people about Covid. They discuss their initial reactions to the virus in 2020, how Covid impacts bodily autonomy and boundaries, and why different people do or do not trust "science." | |||
| S6:E7 - What is asexuality? | 07 Apr 2024 | 01:07:40 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by asexuality educator Aubri Lancaster (@acesexeducation) to explore what asexuality means, the difference between attraction and desire, the difference between romantic and platonic love, the socially constructed nature of language, and whether we are attracted to ourselves! (And so much more...) | |||
| S4:E2 - Is the baby going to be a boy or a girl? | 29 May 2022 | 00:57:12 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by Dr. Lexx (@Lexxsexdoc) to talk about pregnancy, gender, and sex assigned at birth. They discuss gender reveals, raising children who feel free to explore the universe of gender, and how to respond to strangers who inquire about your baby's genitals. | |||
| S4:E1 - How are u? | 15 May 2022 | 01:02:32 | |
What is Sex? is back!!! Isy and Rebecca reflect on how they are really doing. They talk about "Nice Guys," the ways the pandemic taught them how to set more boundaries, and the fact that other podcast hosts seem to get mail! Send Isy and Rebecca mail! | |||
| S3:E10 - How do you communicate properly with your partner? | 29 Aug 2021 | 01:03:41 | |
Isy and Rebecca were joined by partners Beck and Faye to discuss communication (in monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships), self-advocacy, and more bad habits Isy learned on Gilmore Girls. | |||
| S3:E9 - How do you show them affection when your love language is not kisses or hugs? | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:52:35 | |
| S3:E8 - What would you do if you were a boy for a day? | 18 Jul 2021 | 00:43:48 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss their period similarities and differences and remember being little girls envying the freedom of the boys around them. | |||
| S3:E7 - How should you use sex toys? | 04 Jul 2021 | 00:52:06 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by preschool teacher Tamika to discuss our favorite sex toys, internal vs. external stimulation, and how to put things in your butt. | |||
| BONUS CONTENT: Technical difficulties! | 27 Jun 2021 | 00:05:31 | |
Isy lets listeners know why we're off our regular schedule, has some feelings about funding, and shares a recent conversation she had with kids about consent. | |||
| S3:E6 - Are you embarrassed? | 06 Jun 2021 | 00:51:41 | |
Rebecca and Isy list all the times they felt embarrassed about sex, try to sing a harmony, and offer some antidotes to shame. | |||
| S3:E5 - Does being overweight look bad? | 23 May 2021 | 01:07:28 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by the incredible Sonalee Rashatwar (@thefatsextherapist) to talk about fat liberation, the trauma of calculating BMI in middle school gym class, and how bodies never stop changing. | |||
| S3:E4 - If raped is it ok to refer yourself still a virgin? | 09 May 2021 | 00:42:26 | |
| S6:E6 - Is it bad to feel guilty when you eat a lot? | 24 Mar 2024 | 00:43:17 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss diet culture and how we learn to feel guilty about what we eat. Along the way they also cover shame, black-and-white thinking, breaking generational cycles, and stale Oreos. | |||
| S3:E3 - Why is puberty a thing? | 25 Apr 2021 | 00:41:50 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by 11-year-old Indu and 8-year-old Leela to discuss puberty, voting age, and why people feel uncomfortable talking about sex. | |||
| BONUS CONTENT: Why do we have stretch marks? (continued) | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:14:58 | |
| S3:E2 - Why do we have stretch marks? | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:27:04 | |
Rebecca and Isy reflect on their early memories of stretch marks, as well as tattoo ideas, quarantine body image struggles, and our culture's contempt for aging women. | |||
| S3:E1 - Boys like me what do I do | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:45:38 | |
| S2:E10 - Questions from our friends! | 03 Jan 2021 | 00:45:23 | |
For the Season 2 finale, Rebecca and Isy asked their friends about their sexuality questions from when they were young and explored them on this lightning round episode! They discuss kink, puberty, fantasy, tantra, crushes, and finding naked pictures on your dad's computer. | |||
| S2:E9 - What is the right age to have a baby? | 20 Dec 2020 | 01:03:23 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by Daryl to talk about having kids, definitely NOT having kids, and the racist undertones of teen pregnancy narratives. | |||
| S2:E8 - Does your body also do that? | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:49:32 | |
Did your body ever do something new and you wondered if you were the only one? Rebecca and Isy share their questions about their own bodies, past and present, and discuss bumpy skin, vaginal discharge, and Jenny Slate. | |||
| S2:E7 - Have you ever sucked a dingaling (aka penis)? | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:40:34 | |
| S2:E6 - Why do I have to wear a bra? | 08 Nov 2020 | 00:54:04 | |
While Rebecca worked hard on the presidential election, Isy and guest Elena Faverio discuss bras, corsets, and making your own decisions about your body. | |||
| S2:E5 - How do you know if you're circumcised? | 25 Oct 2020 | 01:10:23 | |
| S6:E5 - Is there a point in relationships at a young age? | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:55:53 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by 14-year-old Indu and 11-year-old Leela to talk about having relationships at a young age! They discuss what the point of a relationship is, as well as romantic vs. sexual orientations, different preferences for physical touch, and playing The Period Game. | |||
| S2:E4 - How do you know that you're gay? | 11 Oct 2020 | 00:36:05 | |
Isy and Rebecca explore a question Rebecca had when she was young, remember games of Truth or Dare, and discuss bisexuality. | |||
| S2:E3 - How do you know you're in love? | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:40:16 | |
Isy and Rebecca explore a question Isy had when she was young, remember details of Rory Gilmore's dating life, and push back on societal pressure. | |||
| S2:E2 - How do people make a baby? | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:43:11 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by their first ever kid guest! 7-year-old Orin and her mom offer their perspectives on pregnancy, birth, and why no kid is too young to have their questions answered. | |||
| S2:E1 - What is rape? | 30 Aug 2020 | 00:48:08 | |
Join Isy and Rebecca for the first episode of Season 2 of What is Sex? where they discuss dress codes, Degrassi, and the continuum of sexual violence. | |||