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BiPositive

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

Join Mari and MD – bi women, therapists and media enthusiasts – in discussing issues and exploring the sexuality continuum in an unapologetically queer podcast.

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A Secret Love: The Story We Came Out For

May 15, 2020 07:34 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

MD and Mari sit down to discuss Netflix' A Secret Love, its message, and its importance for queer representation. Them interview: https://www.them.us/story/a-secret-love-netflix-pat-henschel-interview Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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#ItsCoronaTime

March 25, 2020 09:38 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

MD and Mari return from a long hiatus to talk about COVID-19: how it has changed our lives and what tools we can use to cope in these weird times. WHO Mental Health Recommendations: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_2 CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Dutch RIVM Website: https://www.rivm.nl/nieuws/actuele-informatie-over-coronavirus Mari's Article on Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ community:...

L Word Generation Q: Oh God Why?

January 28, 2020 22:50 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Mari and MD sit down with some wine and discuss the recently aired season of L Word: Generation Q. CW: drinking, spoilers. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Hayden Winston: The Bi-Catch-22

December 11, 2019 11:33 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This week, MD and Mari talk with Hayden about his experience of being a Black bisexual man in a long-term same-gender relationship. Hayden Winston is a black, bisexual, writer, poet and activist. His work draws on his experiences as a QPOC and the child of West Indian immigrants. His goal is to expose life’s most jarring elements, while promoting self-exploration. He currently resides in Northern California with his husband. Follow him on Instagram @afterthewaves or visit his blog at seale...

I Ship Us: 13 Relationship Rules

November 07, 2019 15:43 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Mari and MD discuss their 13 (and then some) guidelines for how to make a relationship work. Queer, heteronormative, poly, ace, kinky relationships and more more more! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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LGBTQ Refugees: Running for Your Life

October 21, 2019 08:39 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

We are back! Mari and MD sit down to discuss working with LGBTQ+ refugees and the hurdles they have to face from a psychological and a human rights perspective. *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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PTS-Me?

August 14, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

MD and Mari talk about trauma, PTSD, available treatments and the vulnerabilities within the LGBTQ+ community. Sources: Pagani, M., et al. (2012). Neurobiological Correlates of EMDR Monitoring – An EEG Study. PLoS ONE 7(9). van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Shopping For Therapy

August 01, 2019 15:50 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Mari and MD discuss various techniques in therapy to help you find the right fit. Disclaimer: everything discussed is based on our own experiences and opinions. Israel, T., Choi, A. Y., Goodman, J. A., Matsuno, E., Lin, Y.-J., Kary, K. G., & Merrill, C. R. S. (2019). Reducing internalized binegativity: Development and efficacy of an online intervention. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 6(2), 149-159. https://t.co/1uLhkBMUAJ?amp=1 Skinta, M., & Curtin, A. (2016). Mindfu...

Gentleman Jack: More Ways Than One

July 17, 2019 20:53 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Mari and MD discuss Anne Lister, the famous "first modern lesbian," diarist, and title character of BBC's "Gentleman Jack." TW: mental health, sexual assault, gender dysphoria, sexual language. Watch the Gentleman Jack trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uBYRcP44M4 The podcast on Gentleman Jack: https://www.secretlibrarypodcast.com/episodes/anne-choma-149 The book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43980644-gentleman-jack Try out Anne Lister's code here: https://wuluwuh.com/anne...

20-Bi-Teen: An Update on Representation

June 26, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Mari and MD talk about recent good and not so good representation of queer people in the media, sports, and politics. Featuring favorites such as Brooklyn 99, Lily Singh, Captain Marvel, Eugene Lee Yang and more! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Not Your Sidekick

June 12, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Mari and MD sit down to talk with CB Lee, author of the Sidekick Squad series, about writing, stereotypes, and why queer characters will no longer stay on the sidelines. CB Lee is a Lambda Literary Award nominated writer of young adult science fiction and fantasy. Her works include the Sidekick Squad series (Duet Books), Ben 10 (Boom!) and All Out (Harper Teen). CB loves to write about queer teens, magic, superheroes, and the power of friendship. When not nationally touring as an educator, ...

Queers On Thrones: A Problematic Phenomenon

May 30, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Join Mari, MD, and our good friend Tiaan, in a tipsy and much-needed discussion of how Game of Thrones tackles LGBTQ+ and mental health representation! Caution: coarse language ahead!

Briana Venskus: Labels, Religion, and Not Queer Enough?

May 15, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

MD and Mari talk to Briana Venskus about labels, what it was like growing up with accepting parents in a religious environment, and why queer actors have a hard time finding work in the industry today. Follow Briana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVenskus Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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The Drive Bi Episode: Why We Love Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

May 01, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this drive bi episode Mari and MD fangirl about one of the best (in our humble opinion) TV shows in the recent years, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We talk about bi representation, mental health portrayal, and raunchy music numbers, so stay tuned in! Check out "Getting Bi" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e7844P77Is Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Queer Storylines in Therapy: Bi+ @ ClexaCon feat. Nicole Pacent

April 17, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

A live recording of Mari and MD at ClexaCon 2019 in Las Vegas! This is our panel on "Queer Storylines in Therapy: Constructing Your Narrative Through Fictional Characters" featuring Nicole Pacent! Media representation of the queer community has steadily been improving over the recent years – and queer clients in therapy find themselves gravitating toward their narratives in hopes of finding a good example to live by. In this panel, psychologists and media enthusiasts will explain how relati...

Queer Impostor Syndrome: Am I Even Real?

April 03, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Mari and MD discuss queer impostor syndrome, why we sometimes feel like we don't quite belong in our own communities, and how we can overcome that feeling using wisdom from other sexual minority groups. See us at ClexaCon: https://clexa-con.com/programming/2019-speakers-and-panelists Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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The Wolf Of Publishing

March 13, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Mari and MD talk to Astrid Ohletz, the founder and CEO of Ylva Publishing, "the home of quality books about women loving women," about what makes a good queer book and just how niche the market is. Connect with Ylva and view available titles here: www.ylva-publishing.com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest: @YlvaPublishing. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Queer Little Boxes: Cognitive Psychology and Prejudice

March 06, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

MD and Mari discuss how cognitive psychology explains prejudice and stereotyping, and why not fitting into a box can be a very rewarding thing. Sources: Intersectionality and the Stereotype Content Model: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Consequences for Multiply-categorized Individuals by David W. Hancock, M.A. Adams GA, Webster JR. When leaders are not who they appear: The effects of leader disclosure of a concealable stigma on follower reactions. J Appl Soc Psychol. 2017;00:1–16. ...

Queer Utopia: LGBTQ+ Parenting In The Netherlands

February 27, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Mari and MD talk to Greetje den Holder, blogger at Meemoeder.com, who talks about her experience as a queer person, and later, a parent, in the Netherlands. Follow Greetje: http://meemoeder.com/en http://youtube.com/meemoedercom http://instagram.com/meemoeder http://twitter.com/meemoederdotcom http://facebook.com/meemoeder Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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I Think My Kid Is Queer!

February 20, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Mari and MD discuss tips on how to respond to a child's coming out and how to create a nurturing and supportive environment for an LGBTQ+ child. References: Katz-Wise, S. L., Rosario, M., & Tsappis, M. (2016). LGBT Youth and Family Acceptance. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 63(6): 1011-1025. DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.07.005. Rosario, M., Schrimashaw, E. W., & Hunter, J. (2009). Disclosure of sexual orientation and subsequent substance use and abuse among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths...

Jae's Romance: On WLW Literature

February 13, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

MD and Mari interview Jae, former psychologist and now full-time writer of books in which women unapologetically love women. Check out Jae's website: https://jae-fiction.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Queer And Religious: A Search for Wriggle Room

January 30, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Mari and MD talk to Katy-Jon Went, an activist on equality, diversity, and intersectionality, about being a religious queer person, the pitfalls of fundamentalism, and self-acceptance in the Church. Katy-Jon's website: http://www.katyjon.com Find Katy-Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katyjon Find Katy-Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyjonwent Find Katy-Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjonwent/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
 
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On "Toxic Masculinity"

January 23, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Mari and MD discuss the concept of toxic masculinity; what it means, how it happens, how it impacts society, and how it puts people in boxes. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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LezWatchTV: The Queer Body Count

January 16, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Mari and MD talk to Tracy and Mika, creators and editors of LezWatchTV, "the greatest database of queer female, non-binary, & transgender characters & shows on TV" about the good, the bad, and the queerbait-y of representation. NOTE: Sorry for the funky audio, Skype screwed up and we tried our best to reduce the echo! Check out LezWatchTV: https://lezwatchtv.com/ Follow LezWatchTV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lezwatchtv Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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The Closet Beckons: "Bad" Coming Out Experiences

January 09, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Mari and MD, inspired by an email from one of our listeners, discuss negative coming out experiences and how one can cope with things going sour when sharing their sexuality or gender with their loved ones. *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Purple Katy: Religion, Interse(x)tionality & More

December 19, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Mari and MD talk to Katy-Jon Went, an activist on equality, diversity, and intersectionality, about a variety of topics including gender, sexuality, Christian fundamentalism, and queer spaces. Katy-Jon's website: http://www.katyjon.com Find Katy-Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katyjon Find Katy-Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyjonwent Find Katy-Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjonwent/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Orient Me: Bi, Pan, and What is Sexuality?

December 12, 2018 18:08 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

MD and Mari address the infamous bi/pan discussion and delve into what sexual orientation and attraction really are, how they come about, and what our attitudes are toward them. *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Playing Bi: Bisexuality, the Media, and Marriage

December 05, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Mari and MD talk to Nicole Pacent, bisexual actor, writer, activist, and overall awesome human being about queerness, marriage, representation, and how it is to navigate a relationship with a cishet partner. Follow Nicole: https://twitter.com/NicolePacent Follow Nicole's ComingOutPod: https://twitter.com/comingoutpod *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Queerly Beloved: Marriage Equality and Mental Health

November 28, 2018 21:49 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Mari and MD sit down to talk about marriage equality, its history from Ancient Rome to today, and its influence on mental health. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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 Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2 Email us at [email protected] Sources: Marriage equality and mental health Am J Public Health. 2015 June; 105(6): 1101–1105. Published online 2015 June. doi:...

A Poly View

November 21, 2018 18:18 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Mari and MD talk to Cathy and Barry, pioneers of the poly community, about self-determination, the bisexual unicorn, and how the culture at large sells toxic monogamy. *** Barry and Cathy Smiler have been presenters and organizers in polyamory and related communities for many years, on both the US east and west coasts and now in Europe, and are members of the global Polyamory Leadership Network. Ex-Californians, they are former organizers of East Bay Poly in the Berkeley/Oakland area. Then...

Queerdom: How Fandoms Help Develop Queer Identities

November 14, 2018 21:46 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Mari and MD talk about how fandoms can help build and develop queer identities. We will be name-dropping ClexaCon, The 100, Harry Potter, Voltron and many others! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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A Lesbian Lounge in the Queer Community

November 07, 2018 15:28 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Mari and MD sit down to talk with Denise Warner, an experienced podcaster from Lesbian Lounge. Denise talks about how she found a way to not only express herself but also give a voice and guidance to those in the LGBTQ who needed it most. Shoutout to ClexaCon London for bringing us together! Follow Denise on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesbianLounge Follow Denise's Podcast: https://www.lesbianloungeshow.com *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Ani-Queers: Portrayal of Queerness in Anime

November 01, 2018 16:11 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Mari and MD sit down to talk about queer representation in Japanese anime, including all-time favorites like Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yuri on Ice and many more. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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A Religious Perspective On Queerness: In God's Image, Part II

October 17, 2018 14:37 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Part 2! Mari and MD sit down with Rabbi Marianne van Praag to talk about a spiritual perspective on queerness and how religions could be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. *** Article on Marianne van Praag’s lecture at Leiden University Pride: lupride.love/2018/04/04/judaism…btq-a-divine-spark More about Marianne’s work as a Rabbi (in Dutch): www.kerkindenhaag.nl/interview/mari…f-jaar-rabbijn Contact the Liberaal Joodse Gemeente Den Haag: www.ljgdenhaag.nl/nl/contact-4 *** Follow u...

A Religious Perspective On Queerness: In God's Image, Part I

October 10, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Mari and MD sit down with Rabbi Marianne van Praag to talk about a spiritual perspective on queerness and how religions could be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Part II coming next week! *** Article on Marianne van Praag’s lecture at Leiden University Pride: https://lupride.love/2018/04/04/judaism-and-lgbtq-a-divine-spark More about Marianne’s work as a Rabbi (in Dutch): http://www.kerkindenhaag.nl/interview/marianne-van-praag-vijf-jaar-rabbijn Contact the Liberaal Joodse Gemee...

The Gay Word: Are Bi Men Dateable?

October 03, 2018 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Mari and MD sit down with Tiaan, our resident expert on all things gay, to discuss how the male gay community views bisexuals and whether prejudice may stand in the way of love. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Bi To Make History

September 26, 2018 13:46 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Mari and MD celebrate Bi Visibility Week by talking about the ways in which bisexuality was perceived throughout history and dropping some world-famous bi names. Happy #BiVisibilityWeek everyone! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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It's A Queer World: LGBTQ And Transnationalism

September 19, 2018 13:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mari and MD sit down with Tiaan to discuss his thesis on LGBTQ identity and transnationalism. Why is it that queer people all over the world feel more connected to each other than to their respective nations? Where does queer nationalism come from? Are we truly an LGBTQ nation? You can find Tiaan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiaan-andre-westenberg/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Sexpectations

September 12, 2018 14:44 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

MD and Mari get down and dirty with the gender norms and social expectations we have about sex: straight sex, bi sex, gay sex, and anything (and anyone) in between. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Queerlitics

September 05, 2018 19:35 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

MD and Mari sit down to discuss queer theory and just how political the queer and bisexual labels can be. *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Once Upon A Bi

August 29, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

MD and Mari sit down to talk about bi+ narratives and why sometimes, it's so hard to tell a queer story. We explore humor, tragedy, and even terrible puns. “The shortest distance between two people is a story.” - Patti Digh. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Vaginacology

August 22, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Mari and MD sit down to discuss what everyone in possession of a vagina needs to know: PCOS, cervical cancer, so-called hysteria, etc., as well as medical and psychological diagnoses dating all the way back to the beginnings of modern medicine and how to find a doctor who listens. *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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It's Okay To Be A Stereo-Bi

August 15, 2018 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

MD and Mari discuss why sometimes, it's absolutely okay to be a stereotype. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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Queer Jams

August 08, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Mari and MD discuss queer representation in music: from your favorite summer bops to your rock ballads, we have something for everyone's taste! *** Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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It's All About Sex

August 01, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Mari and MD talk about the early sexualization of women – straight and queer – in our society and what can be done to reduce its harmful effects. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Queer-dicted

July 25, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

MD and Mari discuss the issue of addiction within the LGBTQ+ community and what can be done to stop and prevent this epidemic from spreading. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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 Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/bipositive/id1351323613?mt=2 Email us at [email protected] *** Sources: - Illicit drug use among gay and bisexual men in 44 cities: Findings from the European MSM Internet Sur...

Bi - Dy Image

July 18, 2018 16:17 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Mari and MD discuss body image issues and eating disorders within the LGBTQ community and why bisexual and trans people seem to have it the hardest. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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Bi In The USSR

July 11, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Mari and MD discuss being queer in Eastern Europe: attitudes, politics, religion. Are things looking better? Will they ever? Listen and find out! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive
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BiDSM

July 05, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Let's talk about kink: Mari and MD get down and dirty discussing BDSM, its relation to the queer community, and what societal pressures kinky people have to face when discovering their sexuality. NOTE: We apologize for the sound issues in the beginning of the episode – that's what happens when you record an episode via Skype :( Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bi_positive 
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The Sexy One

June 13, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode, Mari and MD go in-depth *pun intended* on sex: the problem of limited sex ed, what things need to be discussed, and how to protect yourself before you have intercourse. We apologize in advance for the slightly cishet skew at the beginning of the episode: we've been having nothing but cis M/W sex for years now. NOTE: We are going on hiatus for a couple of weeks after the release of this episode, given the geographical difficulties in recording an episode. We will be back s...

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