What Is Sex? (Isy Abraham-Raveson and Rebecca Klein)
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| 15 May 2022 | S4:E1 - How are u? | 01:02:32 | |
What is Sex? is back!!! Isy and Rebecca reflect on how they are really doing. They talk about "Nice Guys," the ways the pandemic taught them how to set more boundaries, and the fact that other podcast hosts seem to get mail! Send Isy and Rebecca mail! | |||
| 29 May 2022 | S4:E2 - Is the baby going to be a boy or a girl? | 00:57:12 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by Dr. Lexx (@Lexxsexdoc) to talk about pregnancy, gender, and sex assigned at birth. They discuss gender reveals, raising children who feel free to explore the universe of gender, and how to respond to strangers who inquire about your baby's genitals. | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | S4:E3 - Is covid real? | 01:13:11 | |
Isy and Rebecca were joined by Dr. Aimee Ando to explore how to talk to young people about Covid. They discuss their initial reactions to the virus in 2020, how Covid impacts bodily autonomy and boundaries, and why different people do or do not trust "science." | |||
| 26 Jun 2022 | S4:E4 - How does an abortion work? | 01:29:28 | |
Rebecca and Isy were joined by Isy's mom Susan to discuss the question, "How does an abortion work?" They explored their first memories of learning about abortion, why it felt like a shameful topic, and why it's important to talk about the details of an actual abortion procedure. Susan also shared her stories of getting abortions. | |||
| 10 Jul 2022 | S4:E5 - What is lube? | 00:59:44 | |
This episode is all about lube! Isy and Rebecca compare different lube brands and discuss their memories of KY Jelly, misconceptions about lube from porn, and lots of fun lube facts. | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | S4:E6 - I'm tired. Also how do I control my jealousy issues? | 01:19:22 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined once again by the fantastic Yema who shares gem after gem about how to deal with jealousy! Listen for reflections on our favorite 90s movies, divorce, sibling rivalries, and internal vs. external validation. | |||
| 21 Aug 2022 | S4:E7 - Do you go to a stripping club? Is it juicy? | 01:06:54 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by burlesque performer and sexuality enthusiast Sundae Addams to discuss the juiciness of stripping clubs! They talk about Hooters, burlesque history, and how we learned about sex work. | |||
| 04 Sep 2022 | S4:E8 - Why am I still bleeding?? | 01:02:18 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss Isy's experience with non-stop uterus bleeding, trying to get answers from doctors, and being Jewish. Let us know if you have any uterus stories! | |||
| 11 Sep 2022 | We're sponsored by Tracy's Dog! | 00:02:13 | |
| 18 Sep 2022 | S4:E9 - Why does girls moan when they have sex? | 00:46:08 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss porn, faking orgasms, and whether moaning is a natural response to pleasure or an intentional way of communicating how we feel (or both!). | |||
| 09 Oct 2022 | S4:E10 - What are your unbridgeable gaps? | 01:13:35 | |
Wow, everyone was a little loopy for this one! Isy had Covid, people had some internet lags, some background noise, but they got through it and appreciate your patience! | |||
| 05 Mar 2023 | S5:E1 - how can sex help you in the future | 00:50:48 | |
Isy and Rebecca are back with Season 5!!! And wow did they have a lot to talk about... Masturbation, sex toys, osteoporosis, the meaning of past/present/future, memories of science class, Chanukah, period cramps, Adam Sandler, and so much more. | |||
| 19 Mar 2023 | S5:E2 - Can boys be pregnant? | 00:44:24 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by return guest Cori Maskart: standardized patient, gifted performer, parent extraordinaire, and former pregnant boy! They discuss uterine transplants, immaculate conception, and breaking down binary understandings of gender. | |||
| 02 Apr 2023 | S5:E3 - how does turning on a person or getting turned on work | 00:43:44 | |
Isy and Rebecca started out this episode with what they want to say goodbye to in 2023, and then dove right into what it means to be "turned on." They talk about fantasy, the biology behind arousal, and how they are both going to start writing erotica. | |||
| 30 Apr 2023 | S5:E5 - I have 15 bodys at the age 15 is that bad | 00:45:49 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss all the different feelings people have about their number of sexual partners, whether they are worried it's too many or too few (and how other people often really enforce those fears). Isy wonders about the origins of the expression "notches on the bedpost" and Rebecca questions the practice of referring to people as "bodies." Halfway through season 5! | |||
| 16 Apr 2023 | S5:E4 - Does sex take very long? | 00:35:26 | |
What does long mean to you? Isy and Rebecca had a lot of different interpretations of this question. They discuss penis-centric conceptions of sex, pressure to orgasm quickly or slowly, and really good pickles. | |||
| 14 May 2023 | S5:E6 - Is it ok to like boys and girls? | 00:57:10 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by podcast host Kyle Marshall to discuss his childhood question. Their conversation covers bisexuality, growing up without internet access, musical theater, craving touch, breaking out of categories, how pink became a "girl color," the changeability of our desires, and so much more! | |||
| 28 May 2023 | S5:E7 - Why does porn exist? | 01:02:52 | |
Rebecca and Isy talk about porn, fantasy, imagination, history, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. They also improvise a lullaby for you. | |||
| 11 Jun 2023 | S5:E8 - Who are sex toys for? | 01:07:22 | |
Rebecca and Isy were joined by future sex therapist Andy Pham to talk about Spencer's Gifts, fleshlights, handcuffs, teddy bears, and what to do if your kid likes putting stuff in their butt. | |||
| 25 Jun 2023 | S5:E9 - If i eat ass will i grow hair on my face | 00:42:23 | |
Rebecca and Isy are giggly in this episode! They discuss the different words we use for this sex act including anilingus, rimming, eating ass, tossing salad. Isy sings more than usual. And they talk about the importance of debunking myths that are designed to scare kids away from pleasure. | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | S5:10 - What is sex? REVISITED!!!! | 00:56:12 | |
For the final episode of Season 5, Rebecca and Isy revisited the first ever episode and added some new thoughts and reflections on how the podcast has changed over the past five seasons! | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Special announcement from Isy: We need you!! | 00:06:16 | |
We need your help! As common for many Pennsylvania students, one particular unmet need is access to comprehensive, intersectional, and accurate sexuality education. YES! offers weekly programming for 150+ students to meet this need, with consent and boundary workshops for 1st-3rd grade students; workshops to 4th-8th grade students spanning topics such as consent, identity, sexuality, puberty, race, and gender; and monthly parent workshops. Funding in recent years for this work has allowed YES! and Puentes to reach more participants, support additional age groups, hire more bilingual Latinx facilitators, and further community leadership. However, due to tightening grantor budgets, this year’s grant funding will be cut by at least $10,000 - about a third of the total funding for this program. Help YES! close this funding gap and continue serving South Philadelphia students by donating today to support these efforts! Your Empowered Sexuality (YES!) and Puentes de Salud are both 501(c)3 organizations. For other ways to get involved: become a monthly YES! donor, join our mailing list, and sign up to hear about future YES! events. Testimonials:
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| 14 Jan 2024 | S6:E1 - What can we do to have a healthy relationship? | 01:00:15 | |
It's Season 6!!! Rebecca and Isy are back to explore "healthy" relationships, friends getting married, the overuse of the words "toxic" and "gaslighting," and middle school fiber arts class. | |||
| 28 Jan 2024 | S6:E2 - What should I do when I feel sad? | 00:50:58 | |
Rebecca and Isy feel sad. After a long discussion of the Philadelphia Phillies, Rebecca and Isy share what they're feeling sad about, their first memories of loss, grief playlists, and the healing benefits of a shower. | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | S6:E3 - Is it OK if I fall in love? | 00:41:45 | |
Happy Valentine's Day! Rebecca and Isy are here to discuss whether it is OK to fall in love! They touch on camp boyfriends, elementary school musicals, fear of rejection, and the difference between "love" and "in love." | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | S6:E4 - Why do sometimes our breast feel deflated | 00:49:55 | |
Rebecca and Isy are here to talk about deflated breasts! They also cover vagina smells, growing single hairs in surprising new places, all the different ways breasts can feel, and the fact that Isy doesn't know what memes are. | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | S6:E5 - Is there a point in relationships at a young age? | 00:55:53 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by 14-year-old Indu and 11-year-old Leela to talk about having relationships at a young age! They discuss what the point of a relationship is, as well as romantic vs. sexual orientations, different preferences for physical touch, and playing The Period Game. | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | S6:E6 - Is it bad to feel guilty when you eat a lot? | 00:43:17 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss diet culture and how we learn to feel guilty about what we eat. Along the way they also cover shame, black-and-white thinking, breaking generational cycles, and stale Oreos. | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | S6:E7 - What is asexuality? | 01:07:40 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by asexuality educator Aubri Lancaster (@acesexeducation) to explore what asexuality means, the difference between attraction and desire, the difference between romantic and platonic love, the socially constructed nature of language, and whether we are attracted to ourselves! (And so much more...) | |||
| 21 Apr 2024 | S6:E8 - Is jerking off good for the male | 00:44:02 | |
Content warning: discussion of the HBO documentary Quiet on Set, which references childhood sexual abuse. There will be a warning in the podcast before the discussion starts, and it is over at 11:17. | |||
| 05 May 2024 | S6:E9 - Why do men like women sucking their toes | 00:57:12 | |
Rebecca and Isy talk about sucking toes and other kinds of nongenital sexuality! They share how they each feel about feet and about putting things in their mouths, shoe preferences, and their dream of hosting a live dating show in the park. | |||
| 26 May 2024 | S6:E10 - What is emotional abuse? | 01:01:20 | |
For the final episode of Season 6, Isy and Rebecca are joined by Zack Mackey from Lutheran Settlement House! The discussion covers messaging around gender, relationships with parents, what it means to never fight, and so much more. | |||
| 01 Mar 2020 | S1:E1 - What is sex? | 00:18:22 | |
| 15 Mar 2020 | S1:E2 - Why when females hit puberty do they pee blood? | 00:25:51 | |
| 29 Mar 2020 | S1:E3 - How do men and men have sex? | 00:44:46 | |
| 12 Apr 2020 | S1:E4 - What is transgender? | 00:38:51 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by Cori Maskart to discuss child development, our first reactions to the concept of transgender, and how we are all stars! | |||
| 26 Apr 2020 | S1:E5 - What can a penis be called? | 00:25:20 | |
Do you remember the penis game? Listen to Isy and Rebecca get goofy as they channel their inner middle schoolers and list every word for penis they've ever heard. | |||
| 10 May 2020 | S1:E6 - What is a condom? | 00:39:49 | |
| 24 May 2020 | S1:E7 - What is porn? | 00:43:34 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by Yema Rosado in their discussion of porn vs. erotica, chatrooms, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and restrictive beauty standards. | |||
| 07 Jun 2020 | S1:E8 - Why do I have a hairy penis? | 00:42:16 | |
Join Isy, Rebecca, and guest Pierce Jordan for a discussion of pubic hair, whether or not Ross from Friends ever shaved his genitals, and what it means to be "normal." | |||
| 21 Jun 2020 | S1:E9 - Why are people racist? | 00:56:16 | |
Join Isy, Rebecca, and guest Morgan Williams for a discussion of our first memories of racism, the white savior complex, and being honest with kids. | |||
| 05 Jul 2020 | S1:E10 - Does it feel nice to have sex? | 00:40:24 | |
Join Isy and Rebecca for the season 1 finale of What is Sex? featuring hating pants, figuring out exactly what we want, and teaching pleasure-based sexuality education. | |||
| 30 Aug 2020 | S2:E1 - What is rape? | 00:48:08 | |
Join Isy and Rebecca for the first episode of Season 2 of What is Sex? where they discuss dress codes, Degrassi, and the continuum of sexual violence. | |||
| 13 Sep 2020 | S2:E2 - How do people make a baby? | 00:43:11 | |
Isy and Rebecca are joined by their first ever kid guest! 7-year-old Orin and her mom offer their perspectives on pregnancy, birth, and why no kid is too young to have their questions answered. | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | S2:E3 - How do you know you're in love? | 00:40:16 | |
Isy and Rebecca explore a question Isy had when she was young, remember details of Rory Gilmore's dating life, and push back on societal pressure. | |||
| 11 Oct 2020 | S2:E4 - How do you know that you're gay? | 00:36:05 | |
Isy and Rebecca explore a question Rebecca had when she was young, remember games of Truth or Dare, and discuss bisexuality. | |||
| 25 Oct 2020 | S2:E5 - How do you know if you're circumcised? | 01:10:23 | |
| 08 Nov 2020 | S2:E6 - Why do I have to wear a bra? | 00:54:04 | |
While Rebecca worked hard on the presidential election, Isy and guest Elena Faverio discuss bras, corsets, and making your own decisions about your body. | |||
| 22 Nov 2020 | S2:E7 - Have you ever sucked a dingaling (aka penis)? | 00:40:34 | |
| 06 Dec 2020 | S2:E8 - Does your body also do that? | 00:49:32 | |
Did your body ever do something new and you wondered if you were the only one? Rebecca and Isy share their questions about their own bodies, past and present, and discuss bumpy skin, vaginal discharge, and Jenny Slate. | |||
| 20 Dec 2020 | S2:E9 - What is the right age to have a baby? | 01:03:23 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by Daryl to talk about having kids, definitely NOT having kids, and the racist undertones of teen pregnancy narratives. | |||
| 03 Jan 2021 | S2:E10 - Questions from our friends! | 00:45:23 | |
For the Season 2 finale, Rebecca and Isy asked their friends about their sexuality questions from when they were young and explored them on this lightning round episode! They discuss kink, puberty, fantasy, tantra, crushes, and finding naked pictures on your dad's computer. | |||
| 28 Mar 2021 | S3:E1 - Boys like me what do I do | 00:45:38 | |
| 11 Apr 2021 | S3:E2 - Why do we have stretch marks? | 00:27:04 | |
Rebecca and Isy reflect on their early memories of stretch marks, as well as tattoo ideas, quarantine body image struggles, and our culture's contempt for aging women. | |||
| 11 Apr 2021 | BONUS CONTENT: Why do we have stretch marks? (continued) | 00:14:58 | |
| 25 Apr 2021 | S3:E3 - Why is puberty a thing? | 00:41:50 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by 11-year-old Indu and 8-year-old Leela to discuss puberty, voting age, and why people feel uncomfortable talking about sex. | |||
| 09 May 2021 | S3:E4 - If raped is it ok to refer yourself still a virgin? | 00:42:26 | |
| 23 May 2021 | S3:E5 - Does being overweight look bad? | 01:07:28 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by the incredible Sonalee Rashatwar (@thefatsextherapist) to talk about fat liberation, the trauma of calculating BMI in middle school gym class, and how bodies never stop changing. | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | S3:E6 - Are you embarrassed? | 00:51:41 | |
Rebecca and Isy list all the times they felt embarrassed about sex, try to sing a harmony, and offer some antidotes to shame. | |||
| 27 Jun 2021 | BONUS CONTENT: Technical difficulties! | 00:05:31 | |
Isy lets listeners know why we're off our regular schedule, has some feelings about funding, and shares a recent conversation she had with kids about consent. | |||
| 04 Jul 2021 | S3:E7 - How should you use sex toys? | 00:52:06 | |
Rebecca and Isy are joined by preschool teacher Tamika to discuss our favorite sex toys, internal vs. external stimulation, and how to put things in your butt. | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | S3:E8 - What would you do if you were a boy for a day? | 00:43:48 | |
Rebecca and Isy discuss their period similarities and differences and remember being little girls envying the freedom of the boys around them. | |||
| 01 Aug 2021 | S3:E9 - How do you show them affection when your love language is not kisses or hugs? | 00:52:35 | |
| 29 Aug 2021 | S3:E10 - How do you communicate properly with your partner? | 01:03:41 | |
Isy and Rebecca were joined by partners Beck and Faye to discuss communication (in monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships), self-advocacy, and more bad habits Isy learned on Gilmore Girls. | |||