Ever wondered what “sex work is work” really means? Or why criminalization makes life more dangerous for sex workers? Inspired by this week's episode about Pretty Woman, DB breaks down the most common misconceptions about sex work, why advocacating for sex workers is crucial for bodily autonomy, and how recent policy implementations are impacting the safety and rights of sex workers today.

Plus, learn how organizations like the Red Umbrella Fund are leading the fight for change.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sex Ed with DB: Sex Work is Not Sex Trafficking

The Red Umbrella Fund

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ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 TEAM:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Alex Bateman Rom-Com Vom Logo: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)

There’s plenty to love about the 1990s classic Pretty Woman… but just as much to cringe at. Savannah Hankinson, former assistant to rom-com royalty like Nancy Meyers and Rob Marshall, joins DB to unpack the good, the bad, and the downright creepy. From a disturbingly predatory George Costanza to the strange class politics bubbling under the surface, we break down whether this beloved rom-com classic still shines or if it’s better left on the streets!

05:58 First impressions of the film as kids 11:58 Power dynamics in Pretty Woman 17:55 The fairy tale trope 24:34 The shopping montage and class politics 30:01 How Hollywood portrayed sex work 35:39 Cringe Corner!

GUEST DEETS:

Savannah Hankinson is the Head of Development at Meet Cute. She previously worked as an assistant to Nancy Meyers (Something's Gotta Give), Rob Marshall (The Little Mermaid), and Justin Paul (La La Land).

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Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Alex Bateman Rom-Com Vom Logo: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)

Inspired by this week's Rom-Com Vom episode about Notting Hill, DB tackles a listener’s question: Is it even possible to take nudes safely? We're digging into how to protect your privacy online while still keeping it sexy. Don't miss it!

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Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted.

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Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted.

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ROM-COM VOM SEASON 11 TEAM:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Alex Bateman Rom-Com Vom Logo: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)

Join us as we kick off Season 11 with the first of a whole new series of Rom-Com Vom! DB and her mom and iconic return guest, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, dive into 1999's "Notting Hill." From awkward dinner parties to the problematic "I'm just a girl" speech, we unpack how this classic holds up in 2025. How much did this 90s gem make us vom? Listen to the end to find out!

07:52 The Taming of Successful Women 15:00 The Power Dynamic 20:47 Anna's Self-Diminishment 28:40 Rewriting Notting Hill for 2025 34:44 Final Ratings 

GUEST DETAILS Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board-certified OBGYN with over 30 years of experience. She's also DB's mom and a frequent guest on Sex Ed with DB, bringing her medical expertise and pop culture commentary to our conversations about sex, relationships, and media representation!

CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB

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ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it’s the sex ed you’ve always wanted.

SEASON 11 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Alex Bateman Logo Design: Evie Plumb (@cliterallythebest)

DB dives headfirst into a hilarious and informative conversation with sexologist Goody Howard, MSW, MPH about oral sex, confidence inside and outside of the bedroom, and the 18 different types of orgasms! Plus, they discuss how to build a small business as a sexual health educator and how science can help us understand pleasure. ——

• How Goody uses her academic background to build sexual confidence courses [00:15:45]

• Goody breaks down how sexual health is a public health issue [00:16:36]

• Goody shares her best Oral Sex 101 tips [00:19:58]

• How to frame oral sex as a mutually pleasurable experience [00:24:14]

• How confidence outside the bedroom impacts your sex life [00:26:54]

Find more from Goody:

IG: @AskGoody

Website: AskGoody.com

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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. ——

Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team:

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

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

New year, new you, new pleasure goals! Start 2025 by busting myths about one of the most misunderstood topics in human sexuality—masturbation. DB is joined by Dr. Eric Sprankle, acclaimed psychologist, to strip away stigma, crush falsehoods, and explore the evolution of sexual psychology.

(0:17:42) - Masturbation Education

(0:21:28) - Masturbation Myths and Motivations Explained

(0:35:49) - Religious Views on Masturbation and Health

(0:48:45) - The Evolution and Perception of Vibrators

(0:52:11) - Individualism and Collective Action and Self-Pleasure 

Find more from Dr. Sprankle:

• Dr. Eric Sprankle is a professor of clinical psychology and co-director of the sexuality studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is the author of the new book, DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation. More information at drsprankle.com or Instagram and Twitter @DrSprankle.

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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.

Our holiday gift to the lovely listeners of Sex Ed with DB? The keys to closing the orgasm gap! DB sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and professor of human sexuality, to explore the pleasure-packed insights from her books and research. Unwrap the secrets to better relationships and more fulfilling intimacy this season!

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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.

Ever wondered how to have orgasms that leave you breathless? Are you curious about how to turn up the volume of your pleasure? DB is here to help! This episode will guide you on how to strengthen your orgasms, stimulate your body with sex toys, and increase pleasure with lube. If you've ever felt like something is a little off with your sexual experiences, this episode is for you. 

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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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In the season finale of Rom-Com Vom, DB teams up with Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel from 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to break down How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days—the movie where Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey fake it all the way to happily-ever-after. Tune in for commentary on hard nips, love ferns, and a certain iconic yellow dress we’re still salivating over in 2024... 

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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

This week on Rom Com Vom, DB unpacks one of her all-time favorites with Dirty Lola: Never Been Kissed! We dig into Drew Barrymore’s questionable return to high school, the ethics that didn’t make the cut, and the red flags hiding in plain sight. Join us as we dissect the weird age gaps, misguided romance, and all the moments that make this ‘90s classic a little harder to watch now… even though we love it. <3 

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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