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Birds and Bees Podcast

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

Birds and Bees Podcast is a bi-weekly show geared to educate parents and couples about topics in sexuality to empower parents to feel comfortable in talking to their children about sexual health and couples to talk with each to improve intimacy with each other. The host is Braxton Dutson a certified AASECT sex therapist in Salt Lake City Utah. He interviews professionals to better help listeners understand the complexities and nuances of sexuality in many different contexts. The information is meant to support couples in their personal relationships, and empowering parents to teach their children correct sexual information. We cover topics that support having healthy conversations with your partner, adolescents and children. Topics include, but are not limited to: Teens sexuality, Pornography, sexual orientation, Pregnancy, healthy relationships, and how to have productive, age-appropriate conversations about sex and intimacy.
We do not use crude language in the show. However, due to the nature of our topic we due use anatomically correct terms for the body, and identify terms that teens may be using to help parents be informed.
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Episodes

Becoming Cliterate Sexy Book Club

August 01, 2023 16:00

Becoming Cliterate by 

The Art of Allowing with Aleki Manu Parent Interview

July 19, 2023 00:20 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

In this episode, Braxton sits with Aleki Manu to discuss how he engages his children in learning about life, sex, and relationships. He talks about how he engages with his wife and the principles of how he lives his life.  I've received feedback that people like the logical approach to sexual education and relationships, and people want to know what it looks like in REAL LIFE. They want to know the "How do others approach this?" This is one way to peer into how others approach these topics. T...

Boys and Sex Sexy Book Club

April 21, 2022 20:52 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

Braxton and Cami Discuss Boys and Sex by Peggy Orenstein    Interesting to talk about Girls and Sex last month and now we're transitioning to boys this month!  We talk about the reactions we have, insights as AASECT Certified Sex Therapists, and what we rank the book and who should listen to it.    We'd love your thoughts on the book, what books we should review next, any experiences you had. Contact us!    Thanks again for listening, from Sex Therapy 101 and Birds and Bees Podcast    Braxton...

Better Sex Through Mindfulness Sexy Book Club

February 04, 2021 11:54 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Today in this Birds and Bees Collaboration with Sex Therapy 101 is covering Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto  This is the perfect supplement to the last episode about Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski.   Braxton and Cami discuss what supports come from the book. They give their insights as sex therapists and how they encourage their clients to implement these practices. They explore what mindful practices are supportive and simple methods of implementing them.  They give the book ...

State of Affairs Sexy Book Club

October 31, 2020 06:52 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Discussing State of Affairs by Esther Perell 

Girls and Sex Sexy Book Club

October 31, 2020 06:26 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

The Sexy Book Club discusses the book Girls and Sex by Peggy Orenstein.    Braxton and Cami give our recommendations to the book, insights as AASECT Certified Sex Therapists, and rate the book and who should read it.    We'd love to have you follow along and read with us monthly. Feel free to join the conversation and email us your thoughts and books we should read for the next Sexy Book Club.    Thanks for listening! From Sex Therapy 101 and Birds and Bees Podcast 

Come As You Are Sexy Book Club

October 31, 2020 06:20 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

A colaboration between Birds and Bees Podcast Braxton Dutson and Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst Today we discuss topics from the book Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski  Its a fascinating book where Emily breaks down the research about sexual desire, action, and what is normal. She explores Sexual Excitors (The Gas) and Sexual Inhibitors (The Breaks) along with so much more about sexual expression and how YOU are NORMAL!  Come talk with Braxton and Cami about the book email braxton with your c...

Starting the Pornography Talk with Cath Hakanson

June 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

We are having the pornography talk today, I know, it can be a scary topic and we're going to take it head-on to give you the tools to feel confident in having these conversations.    What do I say? How do I bring it up? If I talk about it will that MAKE them look for porn?? What if they don't want me talking about it at all?!   Cath Hakanson is a sex educator, sexual health blogger (Sex Ed Rescue) and nurse in Australia. Cath is with me today to answer all of these questions and to give you t...

Changing your Performance and your Penis with Dr Judson Brandeis

March 11, 2020 05:21 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB

What lengths do you go to meet expectations? For most men, sexual performance is one where, no pun intended, men go to great lengths for an extra inch or two. Men also compare themselves with others in regards to sexual stamina, girth and so on. Some even get alterations that are dangerous and ineffective in the long run. Today we are talking today about PE, Penis diseases, delayed ejaculation the P Shot and penis elongation.  These topics are topics people don’t typically like talking about....

Bio-hacking the Aging Penis: Addressing Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Brandeis

February 26, 2020 06:11 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

The fear many men have is the thought or experience of losing an erection. This fear can be from a lived experience, concern for the future, and the worry of what their partner will think.   Now I could talk about how many social misconceptions there are about the penis and how erections tend to be seen as the end all be all of sexual functioning. However, Today I have Dr Judson Brandeis with me to talk about preventing erectile dysfunction and managing it if you experience it already. He eve...

Experiences of a Sex Therapist with Braxton Dutson

January 08, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59 MB

Braxton has been interviewing sex therapists for the past two years. Today he is interviewed about his experiences in being a sex therapist.   Braxton talks about issues he has seen as a therapist and what issues he continues to see show up. He shares his story about why he became a sex therapist, his calling as a sex therapist, What he wants everyone to know about masturbation, pornography, sexual health conversations, and WHY he decided to break the world record for chugging mustard.    He ...

Contraception for You, Me, and the Teens with Rebecca Simmons Ph.D

November 14, 2019 07:19 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Why do people take birth control even if they’re not sexually active? As a male, how can I better support my partner in contraception? How do I even start talking to my teen about contraception? Do I need to if I just teach them abstinence?   Today we’re talking about these questions and more. Its all about contraception how to implement it, understanding it, and teaching it to our teens.   Rebecca Simmons  is one of the presenters of the RMSS this event, they will be presenting on Novmeber 1...

"Friends Don't Let Friends Use KY" guest Dale Mueller

November 13, 2019 07:08 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

Dale Miller is a sex educator at The Smitten Kitten and they are on the show today to give us up to date facts about lubrication, dispel myths and answer the questions about lube that you never thought to ask!   Dale Miller is one of the presenters of the RMSS this event, they will be presenting on November 16, 2019 on everything you need to know about lubrication. Today’s episode is meant to give us a general understanding of lubrication.   This interview is brought to you by The Rocky Mount...

Relief from Painful Periods and PCOS with Lara Briden

October 30, 2019 03:31 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Do you have painful periods? How about irregular periods? Have you taken birth control to "regulate" your periods? Are you a partner of someone who experiences issues with periods? Lara Briden is on the show with me today. She has over 25 years experience working with women and issues with menstruation. She has followed the cutting edge research dealing with periods. She's on the show today to give us a sneak peak into her upcoming presentation called "Ovulation Matters" at the  (RMSS) on Nov...

Teens, Snap Chat and Teaching Boundaries with Dr. Holly Richmond

October 09, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

What do I do about Snap Chat and the possibility of my teen sending nudes? If masturbation is against my beliefs how do I bring it up with my teen while following my values? How do I get my teen to respect boundaries? Dr Holly Richmond is on the show with me again, this time to address boundaries with teens. We are talking implicit and explicit communication in the family, how that affects teen behavior, why the "lockdown" parenting style is problematic and ways to teach your teen boundaries....

Maintaining Sexual Connection as Parents with Dr Holly Richmond

September 25, 2019 05:28 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

Does it feel like sexual connection has taken a backseat to parenting? Are you just waiting for your kids to get older for better sexual experiences? Do you ask yourself, "what is appropriate to tell my kids when when they wonder what we do in our room?" Dr Holly Richmond is a somatic (body-focused) psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). Dr Richmond has been featured in Vogue, New Your Times, Netflix, NBC News Forbes and many other media outle...

Sex in Long-Term Religious Relationships with Earthly Parents

August 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

What have you been told sex would feel like for the first time? How do I keep novelty in a committed long-term relationship? What kind of sex life do I want my child to have when they are adults?   Earthly parents are the author of the book “And It was very good” one member of Earthly Parents joins me today to explore these questions and address many of the myths that people believe about sex.   Hey everyone, This is Braxton Dutson welcome to Birds and Bees Podcast    This interview is unique...

What YOU need to know about STDs with Jenelle Marie Pierce

July 31, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

In the last episode we learned just how prevalent STD/STIs are and ways to talk to your teens about them.  Today, on Birds and Bees Podcast, Jenelle Marie Pierce returns with advice/information about what YOU need to know about STDs. Whether you enjoy one night stands, open relationships, celibacy or monogamy you need to know about STIs. Jenelle tells about her experience with Herpies, what getting tested is like, when you should get tested, and what it means if you contract an STI and other ...

What Your Teens Don't Know About STDs with Jenelle Marie Pierce

July 17, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

What is an STD? What are STIs? What's the difference? Probably one of the first questions Jenelle is asked anytime she speaks about STDs. It's a great question and probably a question your teenager has probably asked you before.  What do you think of when you think of your child having an STD? Fear? Shame? Distress? What might your reaction to your child be if they were diagnosed with an STD? These questions, along with many others, are addressed in this episode of Birds and Bees Podcast with...

Exploring Queer Spirituality with Jerry Buie, LCSW

June 12, 2019 02:01 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

When someone "comes out" in their sexual/gender orientation one of the first questions is "what does that mean for their relationship with God?" This question is based on the social assumptions of them leaving a religious belief and needing to "gain" a spirituality somewhere else. What if an individual who identifies as "queer" has all the spirituality in themselves? What if this is the case for all of us? Braxton speaks with Jerry Buie, LCSW about queer spirituality. Jerry gives a history of...

Masturbation, Values, and Kids with Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST

April 24, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Masturbation, There are a lot of euphemisms for the word that makes many people uncomfortable to talk about. Let's face it, many parents are worried about what it means if their child masturbates.    If you are a parent who wants to be able to support your child in building values around masturbation while also avoiding shaming them then this episode is for you. Braxton and Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST are here to help dispel myths, talk about values, talk about masturbation, and to suppor...

Autism and Sexuality with Tara Pennington, AMFT

March 28, 2019 20:50 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

On B&BP we talk a lot about teaching your children about sexual health but what if your child is on the autism spectrum? This can bring many new questions to the table. Tara Pennington and I hope to shed some light on autism and sexuality. While we can't cover it all in an hour (or many hours at that) we wanted to start here. I met with Tara Pennington who has been working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for over 15 years. We're here to talk about ...

039 Parent Advocacy in the NICU with Devin and Cami

March 28, 2019 19:21 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Have you been to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a baby? Do you know someone who's there right now with their child or has been there with their baby? chances are it was a scary situation, unplanned, and difficult to understand what was happening. Devin and Cami found themselves in this situations on a couple of occasions.   Interestingly enough Devin is a therapist and Cami works for a hospital who provides services to the NICU. They are sharing their story with us today and the insight...

#38 Fighting Shame with Compassion Guest: Lennie Knowlton, CMHC

January 10, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Braxton Dutson sits down with Lennie Knowlton, CMHC to discuss shame and how it affects everybody. They explore what you don't know about how shame and trauma affect the body, how the body is made to respond, why your therapy may be working against your natural instincts and what you can do to start changing your shame cycle.    Read the Entire script at birdsandbeespodcast.com    Lennie speaks to these specific topics find them around around 5 minutes after the set timestamp.             NEU...

#37 Using Manipulation Techniques for Good with Peter Monson

December 12, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

We often see Manipulation in only a negative light. However, in this episode we identify ways you can use manipulation to benefit your relationship, improve your win/win situations with your children, and get what you want without causing damage. It takes a lot of self-awareness and empathy to be responsible with your words while realizing what they could do in your relationship down the road. Braxton and Peter talk about manipulation parents use on each other, teens, and children as well as ...

036 Signs Your Partner is Manipulating you with Peter Monson

November 29, 2018 05:51 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

How would you like to know when you're being manipulated? Have you ever felt like you were manipulated in a relationship? Chances are you, and everyone else you know has felt manipulated at one time or another. What if I were to tell you that you're being manipulated right now? Yes, the people you interact with on a daily basis are manipulating you! But wait, there's more. YOU manipulate too! That's right. Humans manipulate each other each and every day whether we realize it or not. In this e...

35 From Ashes to the Phoenix with Robert and Kelsey

November 14, 2018 19:55 - 1 hour - 102 MB

We all go through difficult times in our relationships. But what happens when the challenges take us to our limits? What if this relationships ISN'T meant to be?? These questions were common in Robbert and Kelsey's marriage as big challenges started just a month after being married. We cover what difficulties they experienced that continued to threaten their marriage such as pornography, bankruptcy, emotional disconnection, emotional abuse, unwanted pregnancy, postpartum depression, and other...

034 Four Issues Affecting Teen Pregnancy Rates with Kim Cavill

October 31, 2018 00:18 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Teen pregnancy has been decreasing in recent years and there are other challenges that face our teens besides the risk of pregnancy. Kim Cavill is a sex educator and teen pregnancy prevention speciallist who has been teaching high school students about sexual health in Austrailia and the USA for years!     How many teens are sexually active, how can you help your child wait to be sexually active, how to connect with your child if they are sexually active, and how to reduce risks teenagers are...

033 Mindfulness in Sexuality with Dr Jenn

October 10, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

Braxton meets with Dr. Jenn from Dr She is a sex therapist, presenter, and mindfulness expert. She is on the show today to explore just how important mindfulness is when it comes to sex. Dr Jenn covers what mindfulness is, how it's different than meditation, how to use it when sexual drive is not where you want it to be, and many other ways mindfulness can increase your sexual expeirences.  Dr. Jenn discusses her upcoming book "from Maddness to Mindfulness" and places you can go to improve y...

032 Making Peace with Your Body with Reva Cook, LCSW

September 25, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Reva Cook speaks with Braxton about making peace with your body. She explores the research of accepting your body right now. It can be difficult to wrap our brains around body acceptance without the thought of future change.  Buckle up Hive-Mates Reva is about to challenge your brain, beliefs, and actions for the better. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can find all of these and more at Birdsandbeespodcast.com

031 Candid Conversations Digital Adventure Crew with Braxton Dutson LCSW

September 19, 2018 05:57 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Braxton worked on a collaborative podcast with Digital Adventure Crew. Their YouTube channel creates fun videos with crazy skits as well as interesting conversations on their podcast "digital adventure radio." They were interested in talking to Braxton about "The Talk" how he became a therapist and about the upcoming world record mustard drinking event that Braxton is putting on. This interview is interesting because they are interviewing Braxton about his start, how he got to be a therapist,...

030 Couples by Intention with Elliott Kronenfeld LICSW, CST

September 12, 2018 05:28 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

Braxton speaks with Elliott Kronenfeld, LICSW, CST about his work with couples. Elliott discusses couples by default versus couples by intention. Frequently couples find themselves wondering why they are in a relationship or why they are feeling stuck in boring pattern. Many turn to sex and love to be the "glue" in their relationship. While those two aspects in a relationship are important Elliott offers options for couples that want to build their relationship to last and are looking for the...

028 Understanding Premature Ejaculation with Shannon Hickman

August 28, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Shannon Hickman is a certified sex therapy who has extensive expeirences working with men in therapy who deal with premature ejaculation. Today Shannon speaks with Braxton Dutson about what symptoms constitute a diagnosis of premature ejaculation. They explore some of the issues that can contribute to premature ejacualtion. Shannon also give pratcial exercises that can be used to address symptoms of premature ejaculation.  This episode is not meant to diagnose or be used to treat premature ej...

029 Delayed Ejaculation and Erectile Dysfunction with Shannon Hickman, LCSW, CST

August 28, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Shannon Hickman Joins Birds and Bees Podcast once again to talk about Male Sexual diagnosis. Today Braxton and Shannon explore erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. They identify the diagnostic criteria from the DSM V, talk about the men that experience these symptoms and what options are out there for men who have been diagnosed or who feel they are experiencing these symptoms. Shannon and Braxton talk about fantasy, research, masturbation, myths, and issues that arise within persona...

027 Period Positivity with April Davis

July 31, 2018 23:06 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Birds and Bees speak with April Davis about menstruation. This episode is for all of the hive-mates not just the ones who are female-bodied. That's right guys this one is for you too! Braxton Dutson talks with April about menstrual cups, PMS, benefits to tracking your cycle, how to talk periods with your child (dad's you're included), period panties, myths about periods, why it is so important for boys and fathers to know about menstruation and many other subjects. April gives The Hive an ins...

026 What You Can Do About Sex Trafficking with Stacey Diane A. Litam Ph.D

July 17, 2018 15:45 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

Stacey Diane A. Litam Ph.D. is back on the show to help us understand how to recognize and respond if you suspect someone is being trafficked or if someone has been trafficked. In this second episode, of a two part series, Stacey lists the signs someone is being trafficked, the challenges in identifying perpetrators, the problems with idolizing "The Pimp Game" and ways traffickers use conduct of control and controllability to gain access to victims. Braxton and Stacey talk about domestic traf...

025 Understanding Sex Trafficking with Stacey Diane A. Litam, Ph.D.

July 03, 2018 15:45 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

Braxton interviews Stacey Diane A. Litam Ph.D. to better understand sex trafficking. In this first episode, of a two part series, Stacey defines human trafficking and who is at risk for sex trafficking, the risk factors, and recent research in sex trafficking. Braxton and Stacey talk about recruiting techniques traffickers use to gain control of the person. They explore the profile of a trafficker and how complex leaving a trafficker is for someone who has been recruited. They discuss how the...

024 Forge Your Fatherhood Game Plan with Monica Ashton

June 19, 2018 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

Happy Father’s Day!! On this special Father’s Day podcast Braxton Dutson talks with Monica Ashton about making a fatherhood game plan. Fathers are frequently left out of the discussion when talking about the first few years of a child’s life. Braxton and Monica talk about the important role fathers play in the first years of a child’s life. They also talk about ways to build your portfolio as a father and create the game plan that will best help your children reach their development milestone...

023 Love, Mediocre to Extraordinary with Nate Bagley

June 05, 2018 19:15 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

is on a mission. A mission to rid the world of mediocre love. Today , CST meets with Nate to hear the lessons he has learned from powerful couples and professionals through his journey to improve love in relationships. Nate created the podcast, the 1% club, The First 7 Years, and couples' retreats in order to achieve his goal. Nate and Braxton explore the nuances that take relationships from mediocre to extraordinary. "People treat complete strangers with more Kindness dignity and respect th...

022 Lighten Up "The Talk" with Kim Cook, RN, CHES

May 22, 2018 19:13 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

In this episode Birds and Bees talks about how Kim Cook, became a sex educator and nurse. Her path in becoming a sex educator and publishing a book titled "Teen World Confidential." Braxton explores the challenges parents face when bringing up "the talk" and how to prepare for these conversations. Kim explains reasons why so many parents have not brought up "the talk," the feelings of inadequacy parents feel, and how non-verbal communication plays into conversations you have with you child. S...

021 Talking to Teens About Sexuality with Al Vernacchio

May 09, 2018 00:28 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

speaks candidly with about a topic that affects children and teens significantly, values and sexual health. Al is a sex educator who has over 25 years working with teen, parents and sexual health education. He demonstrates ways parents can identify what values they have about anything, especially sex. Knowing these values has a huge impact on how to speak to your child about life. They explore the influence pornography, religion, media, and many other topics that affect our values, and outlo...

020 Sex and Infertility with Monica Ashton

April 24, 2018 19:21 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Today’s episode is a special release because it is the last week in April. The last week of April being infertility awareness week. This week was dedicated to infertility awareness by back in 1989 to bring awareness to this medical issue. Dealing with infertility is more than being unable to have children. For many, it’s a loss of pregnancy, a loss of identity, a realization of a deep seeded fear, and expensive process, a grieving journey and it affects relationships in so many ways, especia...

019 Snowplow Parenting with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC

April 17, 2018 16:05 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Have you ever heard of tiger moms? Maybe helicopter parenting? Well, today we are covering a new form of parenting that can negatively impact your child’s development, snowplow parenting. sits down with once again, this time to explore the unhelpful parenting actions of snowplow parents. This episode is aimed to help parents identify unhelpful parenting techniques that sometimes seem to be helpful at the moment. Maybe you only use one of these techniques. Maybe you fit the mold of being a s...

018 Exploring Polyamory with Chad Anderson, LCSW

April 03, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

Braxton has worked with many couples who have posed the question, "Should we open our relationship?" Today Birds and Bees Podcast aims to help answer some of the common questions people have about polyamory. Chad Anderson, LCSW brings years of expeirence counseling polyamorus couples, mormon (Latter Day Saint) individuals, and members of the LGBTQ community. They cover things to consider when someone is looking at opening up their relationship. Personal qustions to ask yourself, and ways to a...

017 Understanding Eating Disorders with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC

March 13, 2018 16:17 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

met with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, AKA , to learn about eating disorders and their purpose. Jessie is the owner of Blue Clover Therapy, Co-Host of Get Yourself Together podcast. Jessie and Braxton explore the different diagnosis that she works with and how she supports clients dealing with food or exercise control issues. Jessie identifies ways parents can recognize warning signs of children experiencing or developing an eating disorder. They explore ways you can support your child or partner i...

006 Birth 101 Nathan Morris RNC

February 25, 2018 00:54 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

In this episode, Braxton interviews Nathan Morris RNC of the University of Utah labor and delivery Triage Center. They cover the basics of what to expect in the last trimester and pre-birth experience. Topics include: body reactions, signs of false labor, how to save yourself from an ER visit, what to have with you during birth, the roles of doulas, midwives, and doctors. Medicated vs un-medicated births, Cesarean Sections and the pitfalls of shame that many parents find themselves in when co...

005 Pregnancy Loss and Infertility with Monica Ashton

February 25, 2018 00:52 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

On this episode talks with Director of Maternal Mental Health at The Healing Group in Salt Lake City Utah. We explore the complexities and experiences of Pregnancy loss and infertility. Monica discusses research on maternal mental health, how many people experience infertility issues, including miscarriages. She identifies the reactions she sees in her office, who she works with, ways she supports couples, and common issues that arise in intimacy. We get to know some of Monica’s recommendat...

Child Sexual Development with Alisha Worthington

February 25, 2018 00:38 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

and talk candidly about child sexual development from birth to adulthood and beyond. Alisha pulls from her many years as a sex educator, and as a mother of seven children, to answer common questions parents have about their child’s sexual development. Children go through many sexual developments such as: running around naked, masturbation, playing doctor, asking about sexual practices, just to name a few. Alisha and Braxton dive into some simple actions you can take as a parent to understand...

003 Sexuality in Pregnancy with Paige Miller RN SNM

February 25, 2018 00:21 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

I had a conversation with Paige Miller. She is a Nurse and Student Nurse Midwife currently studying the ways in which pregnant women get information about pregnancy. We discuss her passion for helping women be informed about all the changes and expectations of pregnancy, and what to ask your provider during your pregnancy. In her research Paige has found a gap of information in regards to understanding healthy sexual practices during pregnancy. Paige and I uncover the myths, the facts, what t...

002 Sexual Fluidity with Lisa Diamond

February 25, 2018 00:16 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Braxton Dutson discusses the complexities of sexual fluidity with Lisa M. Diamond Professor of Psychology and gender studies and Author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire (2008). Lisa identifies how her research lead to a greater understanding of Sexual Fluidity, and understanding the complexities that are often overlooked in a "straight, Gay or Bi society." Lisa identifies ways parents can best react to their children who are dealing with changes to their sexual identi...