Bedside
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsHow do I have better orgasms? How do I even date these days? How do I build amazing relationships? What's the secret to Good Sex anyways? Each week on Bedside, you'll hear intimate interviews and explorations into modern day sex, dating, love, and wellness. With a little manifestation sprinkled in there too! We chat with the sexperts and wellness leaders about the many and unique approaches to sex & pleasure all while keeping you curious, informed, and of course having fun. Join our host and founder, Tatiana, as we delve into all things love, sex, and tangible how-to's!
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Drop Your BS!! Cultivate Your Best Life Yet
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBQUICKIE: It's a New Year, and there's something to be said about ~getting through~ 2020. Whew! On today's Quickie I unpack what I think this past year taught us the most, and how we can go forward into 2021 with new found energy. I cover how "doing you" and living in our authenticity is more vital than ever before. It's actually a requirement! And how it's time to drop the BS stories that have been holding us in place. If you're looking to get inspired, hit a bit of a reset, and tap into ref...
Why Fertility is More Than Just "Baby Stuff" with Carly Leahy
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBINTERVIEW: Chances are if you're not trying to get pregnant you've never thought much about ~fertility~. In fact just like periods, pregnancy, menopause and all the between much of women's health feels a lot more like troubleshooting than getting behind the ball. That's where my guest today, co-founder and go-getter extraordinaire, Carly Leahy of Modern Fertility comes in. On today's episode, Carly shares with us her story building Modern Fertility from the ground up, and how she and her te...
Why Fertility is More Than Just "Baby Stuff" with Carly Leahy
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBINTERVIEW: Chances are if you're not trying to get pregnant you've never thought much about ~fertility~. In fact just like periods, pregnancy, menopause and all the between much of women's health feels a lot more like troubleshooting than getting behind the ball. That's where my guest today, co-founder and go-getter extraordinaire, Carly Leahy of Modern Fertility comes in. On today's episode, Carly shares with us her story building Modern Fertility from the ground up, and how she and her te...
How IGs Censorship Policies Affect YOU (& the Sex Space)
December 18, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBQUICKIE: This week we're covering an important topic of censorship in social media spaces. Primarily, Instagram. With Facebook's new policies I unpack just how harmful this will be to important lines of sex work, education, and access to vital digital resources. I share the history of some of the latest digital censoring, and how it's going to have a larger impact for how we all show up for community. BUT, it's not all doom and gloom. The reality here is that there is hope in innovation, and...
Building a Pleasure Company in the Age of Censorship with Alicia Sinclair
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBINTERVIEW: Today I'm in conversation with Alicia Sinclair, creator and founder of pleasure companies you may already be intimately familiar with — Le Wand Massager, B Vibe, and The Cowgirl. Through her extensive work in the adult space, Alicia has fostered an attitude towards human sexuality that encourages sexual pleasure and experimentation. As a sex positive advocate, sexuality coach & educator, Sinclair recognizes that sexual well-being is an important facet of an overall healthy lifesty...
How To Live In Abundance, Everyday
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBQUICKIE: Let's be real this year has been one wild ride. But through all its challenges, ups & downs, we're learning some of the most intimate things about ourselves along the way. On this Quickie I share one of the most important learning lessons I've had over the past few months, and how I've prioritized my time over anything else. I share how the margins within our lives are up to us to create, capitalize on, and thrive within. Join me on this episode as I uncover lessons on abundance & t...
What Really Are Sexual Fantasies? With Dr. Justin Lehmiller
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBINTERVIEW: Have you ever been curious about your sexual fantasies? What do they mean? What do they say about us or our partners? Today I’m in conversation with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. Dr. Lehmiller runs the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast and is author of the popular book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. He's an award-winning educator, and a much sought-after...
Let's Talk Libido!
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBQUICKIE: This week we're talking libido! That good ol' friend you call ~sex drive~. On this Quickie I share what makes up our libidos (hint: it's a mix of chemistry & brain power) and how we can take control of our sexual desire. Whether high desire or low desire I share some tips on how we can better connect to intimacy in & outside of the bedroom. I wish you all good sex in your near future — solo or partnered baby! Be sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend! LOVE YOU!
Pro Black Pleasure with Penda N’diaye
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBINTERVIEW: Today I am joined in conversation with Penda N’diaye, a pleasure-educator and founder of Pro Hoe — a podcast & community centered around facilitating the cultivation of Black sexuality, wellness, liberation, and of course pleasure. Penda began her career as a professional dancer and accredits much of her confidence and body awareness to her craft. Nowadays, she’s encouraging people to discover their own ways of doing the same! On this episode, Penda shares how the deep history of ...
2020 Burnout?! Where Energy Mapping Meets Doing the Work
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBQUICKIE: It's safe to say we're all experiencing some level of an emotional hangover from the wild ride of this year. On this Quickie I get into where I've been at these past few weeks, and how I've been surrendering to the power of rest. I share one particular tool that's helped support me to do the deep inner work, and how it's given me permission to loosen my grip on controlling outcomes, and expediting the healing process. I hope this helps inspire you to continue doing the work, showing...
The Team Around You Matters THE Most
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBQUICKIE: On this weeks Quickie I talk about how the team you build around yourself is one of THE most important parts of your wellbeing. I cover how our unique teams are compromised of many layers: healthcare providers, healers, mentors, friendships, intimate relationships, acquaintances and the list goes on! Listen to hear more about why your team matters, and how you can build a support system that you can truly lean on. Keep up with Bedside: Instagram, The Resource Be sure to rate, rev...
Not All Orgasms Are Created Equal with Dame Founder Alex Fine
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBINTERVIEW: On today’s episode I catch up with Alex Fine, the co-founder of Dame, a sex toy company by women for women on a mission to close the pleasure gap. Al is a graduate of Wash U, has her masters is clinical psychology from Columbia University, and cites her interests in sex positivity have always been a key factor to her identity. In our conversation today Alex shares with Bedside how she got started creating & developing Dame products, and how Dame is working to change the pleasure n...
Orgasms, Sex Routines, and Finding Pleasure in Isolation with Dame Founder Alex Fine
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn today’s episode I catch up with Alex Fine, the co-founder of Dame, a sex toy company by women for women on a mission to close the pleasure gap. Al is a graduate of Wash U, has her masters is clinical psychology from Columbia University, and cites her interests in sex positivity have always been a key factor to her identity. In our conversation today Alex shares with Bedside how she got started creating & developing Dame products, and how Dame is working to change the pleasure narrative. A...
Little Steps in the Right Direction: BIG LIFE UPDATE!
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBQUICKIE: On this weeks Quickie I share some big news!! As I cover what changes are happening in my personal life, I also cover my biggest tips for making decisions in a climate of uncertainty. With the challenges of the unknown & impact of being in isolation I share some inspiration to ease those woes. Tune on in! Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Be sure to rate, review, and of course subscribe to the show! Thank you for listening.
Little Steps in the Right Direction: BIG LIFE UPDATE!
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBQUICKIE: On this weeks Quickie I share some big news!! As I cover what changes are happening in my personal life, I also cover my biggest tips for making decisions in a climate of uncertainty. With the challenges of the unknown & impact of being in isolation I share some inspiration to ease those woes. Tune on in! Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Be sure to rate, review, and of course subscribe to the show! Thank you for listening. Be sure to rate...
Taking on Big Pharma with Keiana Cavé
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBINTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with Keiana Cavé, a Scientist and the Founder/CEO behind Sublima, a pharmaceutical company working toward developing the first non hormonal birth control pill on the US market. Having researched the BP Oil spill at the age of 15 in her hometown of New Orleans, and raising over 1.2 million in research inventing methods to detect toxins in seawater Keiana knew she was onto something. At now 22 years old, Cavé is a Forbes 30 under 30, Aerie Real Role Model, ...
Taking on Big Pharma & Making a Non-Hormonal BC Pill with Keiana Cavé
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBToday I’m in conversation with Keiana Cavé, a Scientist and the Founder/CEO behind Sublima, a pharmaceutical company working toward developing the first non hormonal birth control pill on the US market. Having researched the BP Oil spill at the age of 15 in her hometown of New Orleans, and raising over 1.2 million in research inventing methods to detect toxins in seawater Keiana knew she was onto something. At now 22 years old, Cavé is a Forbes 30 under 30, Aerie Real Role Model, TedX speake...
Your Pleasure IS Productive
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I unpack the idea of "productivity". So many times we are quick to prioritize our to-do lists (which BTW usually aren't about us!) whether that be email, day job tasks, taking care of kids, family members you name it. But have you ever considered your pleasure to be productive too? On this episode I share how our prioritizing our joy and feeling-good might just be productive after all! Tune in to hear why ;) Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website ...
Symptomless Cycles & Feminine AF Energy with Calee Shea
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBINTERVIEW: Meet Calee Shea, a holistic health practitioner, podcaster, period expert, and sexual health educator. On today’s episode, I chat with Calee all about periods, what healthy hormones are like, and how we can get on top of what our bodies are telling us. Calee’s story isn’t too different from other period-havers after going on birth control in college, and soon there after, connecting unusual symptoms to the pill. Since then its been her agenda to help others to gain the confidence ...
A Call To Go Deeper Into Your Truth, Purpose, & Authenticity
August 11, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBQUICKIE: We're being called more than ever to go deep into our authenticity so that we can show UP in our most radiating and impactful form. On this Quickie I share 3 TIPS on how we can better show up for ourselves so that it translates into the radical change we so crave to see. This episode is all about how leading ourselves, fulfilling ourselves, and nurturing ourselves allows us to be the shining light for our families, friends, communities, and culture. Be sure to rate, review, and sha...
Unlock Your Pleasure Potential With Isabella Frappier
August 05, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBINTERVIEW: On todays episode I chat with Isabella Frappier, a sexual educator, pleasure mentor, podcast host, and former birth doula. Many of you might recognize Bella from Goop’s Netflix series, The Goop Lab, where she shares her work as a holistic healer helping others to connect to their divinity. On this episode, Bella shares with Bedside how her sex life wasn’t always the sex life of her dreams. That after living through pain, anguish, and performance she was sexually and spiritually st...
Feel Good Prioritizing Feeling Good
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie I get real about how to prioritize feeling good amidst our current social climate/ hustle culture. I share how taking the time to notice what makes you FEEL 👉 good, bad, frustrated, envious, empowered, sexy (whatever is up for you) is really critical to our wellbeing! It’s a signal toward our restoration, which is one of the most radical tools we can cultivate for ourselves. Tune in to my 4 TIPS on how to prioritize feeling good and how we can live in harmony wit...
Feel Good Prioritizing Feeling Good
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie I get real about how to prioritize feeling good amidst our current social climate/ hustle culture. I share how taking the time to notice what makes you FEEL 👉 good, bad, frustrated, envious, empowered, sexy (whatever is up for you) is really critical to our wellbeing! It’s a signal toward our restoration, which is one of the most radical tools we can cultivate for ourselves. Tune in to my 4 TIPS on how to prioritize feeling good and how we can live in harmony wit...
Cultivating Your Authenticity with Jamie J LeClaire
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBINTERVIEW: Today I’m excited to be in conversation with Jamie J. LeClaire. A sexuality educator, writer, and consultant, guiding folks towards informed, embodied, and liberated experiences of sexuality & gender. On today’s episode, Jamie shares with Bedside their work exploring the intersections of sexual health & wellness, body politics, and queer and trans identity. They unpack the importance of living in our authenticities, and share their most important resources and insights in to how w...
Politics of Anger: Gender, Race & Who Deserves to be Angry with Soraya Chemaly
July 01, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBINTERVIEW: On today's episode I chat with award-winning writer and media critic Soraya Chemaly. Soraya speaks frequently on topics related to gender, media, tech, women's rights, sexual violence and free speech. She was named one of Elle Magazine's 25 Inspiring Women to Follow on Twitter, and was the recipient of the Women’s Institute for Freedom of the Press’s Women and Media Award. She is the author of the upcoming book, Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger. On this episode Soraya ...
Healing Painful Sex Holistically with Hannah Matluck
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBINTERVIEW: On today's episode, I chat with my good friend Hannah Matluck — a certified holistic health and wellness coach and the founder, producer and host of the V Hive podcast. The V Hive was born as a result of Hannah’s own challenges with chronic pelvic pain. After figuring out how to navigate these complicated issues, she realized how common they are and how infrequently they are discussed, and was eager to bring these topics to the forefront. On this episode, Hannah shares with Bedsid...
Empowering Youth in a Prejudiced System With Adolescent Mentor Nicole Owuor
June 10, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBINTERVIEW: On today’s episode, I chat with Adolescent Experience Strategist, Nicole Owuor. Nicole’s work is rooted in empowerment, guidance, and validation as she mentors middle schoolers, high schoolers, and individuals in their college years with the tools to navigate transitional experiences. As a self proclaimed people person & strength finder, Nicole helps young adults to discern their own tools and resources to navigate the ins & outs of coming-of-age. On this episode, Nicole shares wi...
You Asked, a Sex Therapist Answers!
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBQUICKIE: Ring Ring! You asked, and we got a sex therapist to answer! On this weeks Quickie, I chat with sex doc, Carli Blau. She answers for you all of your deepest ~burning~ questions you wish you asked, but never had the chance to. On this episode we dive headfirst into sex during quarantine, the intricacy of orgasms, relationship dynamics, desire and more! Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Resource - https://www.thebedside.co/sexapalooza Be sure ...
You Asked, a Sex Therapist Answers!
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBQUICKIE: Ring Ring! You asked, and we got a sex therapist to answer! On this weeks Quickie, I chat with sex doc, Carli Blau. She answers for you all of your deepest ~burning~ questions you wish you asked, but never had the chance to. On this episode we dive headfirst into sex during quarantine, the intricacy of orgasms, relationship dynamics, desire and more! Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Resource - https://www.thebedside.co/sexapalooza Be sure ...
Why Tough Conversations are the Key to Unlocking YOU
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I dig into the purpose of having tough conversations with yourself, & with others, as a tool to better connect with your most authentic self. I touch on how, for the most part, we don't need to come to answers/ meanings/ solutions right away, but rather learn to sit in & understand what our vulnerabilities and desires are telling us. I share my best tips on how to communicate with yourself, and your truth, so you can limitlessly show up in your authenticity. Beca...
The Language of Your Desire with Sex Therapist Carli Blau
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBINTERVIEW: On todays episode I chat with Carli Blau, a licensed psychotherapist who helps people find self-love and confidence within themselves to create the life, love, sex, and relationships they want and so very much deserve. Carli has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, a Master's Degree in Sex Education, and is on her way to a Ph.D. in Clinical Sex Therapy. On this episode, Carli unpacks with Bedside everything from libido, to best sex practices during isolation...
The Language of Your Desire with Sex Therapist Carli Blau
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBINTERVIEW: On todays episode I chat with Carli Blau, a licensed psychotherapist who helps people find self-love and confidence within themselves to create the life, love, sex, and relationships they want and so very much deserve. Carli has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, a Master's Degree in Sex Education, and is on her way to a Ph.D. in Clinical Sex Therapy. On this episode, Carli unpacks with Bedside everything from libido, to best sex practices during isolation...
Intimacy in Isolation: 4 Tips for Better Solo & Partnered Connection
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I share my best tips on how to have better intimacy in isolation. Let's face it, on some level everyone is struggling, whether partnered or solo, with dating, sex, and sensuality. And it's no surprise as most of us operate out of survival-mode that pleasure just isn't at the forefront of priorities. So how do we move forward here? Tune in to this episode to hear just how I've been reframing my discomfort, sitting with it as a signal to go deeper, and ways that I'...
Pelvic Health and Why it Matters with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
May 13, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBINTERVIEW: Did you know that about 15% of women of childbearing age in the United States report having pelvic pain that lasted at least 6 months? Or that the rates of chronic pelvic pain range from 14-32%, worldwide? On today’s episode I chat with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist, and founder of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, who shares with us her expertise on pelvic health — what it is, why it’s so vital we know about it, and how to...
Transcending Sexual (Language) Barriers with Raquel Rottman
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBINTERVIEW: On today’s episode, I chat with Raquel Rottmann, a Lima-based spanish-speaking sexologist and mastermind behind the page, Corazon con Leche. Raquel is a TEDx speaker and author with a background in psychology and biology. She uses her impressionable platform to speak to South America about the taboos of sex and sexuality in hope to normalize the ever-evolving intricacies about our bodies, minds, and desires. Raquel's work is broken down into relatable and candid conversation with ...
Centering Pleasure with Purpose with Ev'Yan Whitney
April 27, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBINTERVIEW: On this episode I chat with Ev'Yan Whitney, a Sexuality Doula and host of The Sexually Liberated Woman Podcast. Ev’Yan’s expertise lies in holding space for women and femme-identifying folks who are ready to step OUT of shame, confusion, and fear within their sexuality, and INTO erotic empowerment — whatever that may look like. In our conversation, Ev’Yan shares their own story of sexual reclamation, and gives insight into how we can tune into our own sensualities and desires to ...
Reclaim Your Energy & Sense of Self
April 22, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I chat about the importance of reclaiming your sense of self — that not even a pandemic or uncertain times have the ability to take away the true connection to YOU. I share how reframing our pleasure, our practices, our pains, and our inner WHY will lead to the magic. This episode is your pep-talk to reexamining how we surrender and how we show up. You got this. Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Be sure to rate, review, a...
How To Create a Pleasure Toolkit
April 15, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBQUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I share ideas on how to start your own first aid kit for pleasure, and how it's integral to our wellness practice. I discuss how our emotions, traumas, and energy live within our bodies, and how creating a resource of outlets for pleasure is vital toward our sexual liberation. This episode will leave you with thought starters, ideas, and a deep inner knowing that you've got everything you already need. Get ready to have fun with expanding pleasure & intimacy as y...
Stress, Mindfulness, Sex & Your Brain! with Dr. Melanie Greenberg
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBINTERVIEW: In this episode I chat with Dr. Melanie Greenberg, a practicing psychologist, author, speaker, and life/business coach, with more than 20 years of experience as a clinician, professor, and researcher. A recognized expert on stress management, and health and relationship challenges, she draws on neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology in her work — blending science with mindful wisdom and heart-based compassion practices. Author of The Stress-Proof Brain, an Amazon bests...
The Pleasure in Slowing Down
April 08, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MBQUICKIE: On today's episode, I continue the conversation of finding access to pleasure in times of uncertainty through slowing down. I share how slowing down hasn't always come easily to me in my adult life, and the ways I'm equally leaning into pain and pleasure to serve as a grounding tool. This episode will not only give you permission to surrender to a newfound pace of things, but the reassurance to be your authentic self — however you show up. May you be gentle, soft, and assured in the...
Living Orgasmically with Betty Louise
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBINTERVIEW: On this episode I chat with Betty Louise, a wellness coach, pleasure advocate, and former radio host on discovering inner beauty and sexuality. Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis more than 25 years ago, Betty Louise knows pain inside out. After 15 years of pharmaceuticals, she had an AH-HA moment of sexual healing that charted her on her own course of living orgasmically. In our conversation, Betty Louise shares her insights on the unlimited potential pleasure has in our lives, a...
Leaning into Pleasure in Times of Uncertainty
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBIntroducing Quickies — A new weekly mini series where I, Tatiana, will be hanging out with you, one on one, sharing inspiration, tips, myth busts and more when it comes to sex, pleasure, and our overall wellbeing. On today's episode, I cover the ways in which we can find access to pleasure in unfamiliar, uncertain times. My hope for this episode is to remind you that you have limitless access to pleasure & joy regardless of your circumstances. I chat about ways to access pleasure, the import...
A New Frontier For Pleasure with Dipsea's Gina Gutierrez
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBINTERVIEW: Today's episode features Gina Gutierrez, co-founder of the audio erotica app Dipsea. The best way I describe Gina's product is a hybrid between audio books and guided meditation ~ but sexy. It's a millennial, female-gaze-focused, and tasteful take on erotic short stories. A direct response to what Gina herself felt was missing in the conventional sex entertainment space. In this interview, Gina gets real with Bedside about her own sexual wellness routines, what contemporary conten...
A New Frontier For Pleasure with Dipsea's Gina Gutierrez
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBINTERVIEW: Today's episode features Gina Gutierrez, co-founder of the audio erotica app Dipsea. The best way I describe Gina's product is a hybrid between audio books and guided meditation ~ but sexy. It's a millennial, female-gaze-focused, and tasteful take on erotic short stories. A direct response to what Gina herself felt was missing in the conventional sex entertainment space. In this interview, Gina gets real with Bedside about her own sexual wellness routines, what contemporary conten...
Men Also Need Sexual Liberation with Bryan Stacy
October 23, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBINTERVIEW: Today's conversation is with Bryan Stacy, a sexual confidence educator, speaker, and CEO of Biem Health — an STD health testing app. Bryan’s agenda is to bring taboo dialog to the forefront of conversation between men. Topics that tap into emotional fluency, desire, vulnerability, and fear. In this interview, Bryan uncovers with Bedside his own upbringing, the surprising story which brought him to his work, and the narratives behind masculinity. Stacy breaks all this down for us a...
The Realities of Birth Control with OBGYN Dr. Candice Fraser
October 08, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBINTERVIEW: In today's episode, Bedside chats with New York City based OBGYN Dr. Candice Fraser to discuss contraceptives, and how to best navigate the world of birth control, mental health, and the questions you really should be asking your doctor. Some of you may be familiar with Candice, we’ve covered her on the Milk Bedside series where she unpacked for us her life as a Pastor’s Kid, all the way down to the ins and outs of the GYNO visit. This interview covers vital tips that I hope leave...
Demanding A New Sex Standard with Meika Hollender
September 25, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBINTERVIEW: Have you ever taken a close look at the everyday products you use? Especially the ingredients that are in your sexual health products? Today’s guest Meika Hollender has, and as cofounder of Sustain Naturals it's her mission to do so, ruthlessly. In today's conversation Bedside sits down with Meika, a wellness superstar pioneering a movement of ingredient transparency and sustainability for feminine hygiene. Meika has been listed as Forbe’s 30 under 30, and is the author of Get on ...
The Queer History You Never Got But Always Wanted
September 11, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBINTERVIEW: Consider this episode your Queer History 101. I chat with Jonathan Katz, a leading activist and academic pioneer working at the intersection of art and LGBTQI+ history. Katz has a distinct background, rising with the queer movement since he first began his work in the early 90’s, and continuing on to be the first tenured faculty in Gay and Lesbian studies in the United States. In our conversation, Katz and I chat about his own coming-of-age, the importance of homosexualization in ...
What Teenagers Really Think When It Comes To Sex
August 29, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBINTERVIEW: <p>In episode 2 of the Bedside Podcast, I sit down with three New York City high school students to talk about what sex education looks like at one of the most prestigious schools in the country. We chat about growing up in the digital age, and what these teens wish adults really knew about adolescents and sex. This episode is a vital look into the minds of teens in 2019, and is incredible insight for especially parents & teachers. </p> <p>Keep up with Bedside:</p> <p>Instagram - ...
Why We Should Talk About Sex Like Pizza
August 29, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBINTERVIEW: It's finally here! In this first episode of the Bedside Podcast, I chat with Al Vernacchio, a renowned sex-positive Human Sexuality educator based in Philadelphia. I had the pleasure to sit in on one of Vernacchio's human sexuality classes a few weeks ago, and left thinking to myself, Al is one of those people who is changing the world one teenager at a time. Vernacchio has been featured on four TED Talks, The New York Times Magazine, NPR, and lectured workshops across the country...