DB and Mariah from Sex Ed Files take on Love and Basketball, the romance that made “play me for your heart” a defining relationship move. They dive into Monica and Quincy’s chemistry, debate if love should ever be this competitive, and wonder… could Love and Basketball actually be one of the healthiest rom-coms out there?

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Meet Mariah, a passionate sex educator and digital learning designer committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in sex education. Her social media presence as the Sex Ed Files allows her to bridge the gap between traditional, school-based sex ed and social media. Mariah makes complex topics more accessible and relatable by creating inclusive, medically-accurate and pleasure-centered sex ed videos and infographics.

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

DB teams up with Jill Lissner, go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that is Shallow Hal. It’s the vommiest of rom-coms, and we’re not holding back, folks! Join us as we dig into the dated humor, glaring double standards, and take a hard look at why fatness is treated like the ultimate punchline onscreen. It’s a rough watch, and we’re here to roast it all!

Podcasts Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AZBXG7ySoUtvksem7bc0S - Tony Robins Episode of Sounds like a Cult https://open.spotify.com/episode/40fFERgscLJxWmCCgn9xBf - Gwyneth Paltrow & Goop Episode of Maintenance Phase

Ivy Snitzer https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-24/gwyneth-paltrow-shallow-hal-body-double-body-image - Ivy Snitzer Article

Aubrey Gordon https://www.yrfatfriendfilm.com/ - Aubrey Gordon Documentary website https://www.aubreygordon.net/ - More about Aubrey Gordon and her fat activism work on her website

Fat Activists, Advocates, Creators, Therapists, & Educators to check out: fatpositivetherapist - Kayla Stansberry (she/her) fatchicanafeminist (she/her) fatfabfeminist - Victoria (she/her) thefatsextherapist - Sonalee (they/he) fatjoy life - Fat Joy Podcast with Sophia Apostol (she/her) fatgirlflow - Corissa Enneking (she/they) ash fatlip - Ash (she/they) fatangryblackgirl - Catherine (she/they) itsmaryfrann - Mary Fran (she/her)

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Jill is a sex educator, speaker, content creator, and doctoral student in human sexuality. She takes a fun and feminine approach to teaching her online community about reproductive health, LGBTQIA+ rights, and all things sex ed!

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

In today’s bonus podcast episode, DB shares her reflections on the election and what it means for our reproductive rights, contraception access, and bodily autonomy. She also guides us on how we can fight back against Trump's administration to get the reproductive care we deserve. When you’re ready, listen in. <3

The education and advocacy work we do at Sex Ed with DB will continue, unwavering. Our commitment to inclusive, honest, and empowering sex education is stronger than ever.

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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DB and Bre Vergess dive into 50 First Dates, where Adam Sandler’s Henry courts Drew Barrymore’s Lucy… every single day. They break down the film’s take on love, consent, and the tricky territory of dating someone who can’t remember you. Is it sweet, or just deeply unsettling? 

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Bre is a tech professional who has spent the last decade plus in Product development, and currently working to make mental health support more accessible through tech-enabled solutions. Passionate about leveraging technology for social good, Bre has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of individuals and communities by bringing technology and innovation to public, nonprofit, and health sectors.

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

DB and the delightful Florence Bark and Reed Amber from Come Curious dissect Twilight, the film that made eternal love seem… exhausting! They question the appeal of a 100-year-old high schooler, debate whether they’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just Team Therapy, and wonder if this series might be to blame for all our worst relationship choices. And despite all the cringe, our brave hosts ask... why does this stupid movie still turn us on?!

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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

 

In this episode of Rom Com Vom, DB and the hilarious Melissa Strype, comedian and director, tackle 10 Things I Hate About You, the 90s rom-com that gave us table dancing, horny principals, and a fine AF young Heath Ledger. Is Patrick Verona charming or just manipulative? What moments made DB and Melissa cringe the hardest? And seriously... what do all these boys see in Bianca?

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Melissa Strype is a comedian and director based in Los Angeles. She creates at the intersection of comedy and sexual health education and she’s passionate about making work that skyrockets viewers to extreme levels of empowerment.

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

In this episode of Rom Com Vom, DB and the incredible Logan Ury, dating coach and author, break down You’ve Got Mail, the 1998 rom-com that taught us all to fall in love through email (or did it?). They dive into the film’s exploration of online romance, corporate takeovers, and questionable meet-cute ethics, discussing what still warms our hearts and what belongs in the trash folder. 

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Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling book How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. She works as Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science, conducting research on modern dating. She also writes the popular weekly newsletter — Logan's Love Letter.

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Calling all sexual health professionals! You won’t want to miss this minisode. DB shares all the deets on building a thriving sexual health brand—from being authentic and creating buzz-worthy content to networking like a pro. She breaks down exactly what it takes to grow your audience and turn your passion into profit. Plus, get the inside scoop on her workshop for aspiring sexual health pros. Don’t miss out!

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.

In the premiere of Sex Ed With DB's new miniseries Rom Com Vom, DB and the amazing Francesca Ramsey, comedian and writer, break down Hitch, the 2005 rom-com that tried (and maybe failed??) to make Will Smith the ultimate dating guru. They dig into the film’s take on love, charm, and some seriously questionable dating tactics, exploring what still works about Hitch, and what’s aged like milk. TUNE IN!

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Franchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. She co-hosts the podcast Lemme Fix It and Wondrey's Black History for Real. Most recently Franchesca’s debut feature was selected for the 2024 Sundance fellowship program. In the fall of 2024 Franchesca released a line of wallpaper with Otto Studio.

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

Love them or hate them, rom-coms are here to stay—and we’re digging into the good, the bad...and the painfully outdated. Rom Com Vom is a Sex Ed with DB mini-series where we break down the classics, cringe at the tropes, and call out the toxic messages about love and sex along the way. Sharp takes, real laughs, and a lot of eye-rolling ahead. Stay tuned!

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. 

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Sex Ed with DB, Rom Com Vom Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser

In this minisode, DB answers a listener’s question about porn categories, exploring the most popular genres in recent years, the rise of hentai, and why ethical porn consumption matters. Stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement!

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

Producer: Sadie Lidji

Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn

Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser