Are you ready to be charmed by a couple that is pushing for change and educating the world about LGBTQ+ issues? Meet Jamie and Shaaba! Jamie, the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel JammiDodger, opens up about documenting his transition online and shares valuable tips for young queer folks interested in creating content about their experiences. Meanwhile, Shaaba dives into her journey of coming out as bisexual on the internet and the challenges faced by the bisexual community, including the dreaded imposter syndrome. We talk queer representation, parasocial relationships, and the indispensable role of accessible healthcare for the well-being of the trans community. This episode is a must-listen!   (13:37) - LGBT+ Representation and Personal Journeys (22:56) - Exploring Identity and Bisexuality in Relationships (30:09) - Transgender Health and Jamie and Shaaba's research (37:01) - Parasocial Relationships and Social Media (46:20) - Transphobia's Impact and the Importance of Trans Representation in Media   Find more from Jamie and Shaaba: Jamie Raines, named Influencer of the Year at the British LGBT Awards and Author of the Sunday Times Best Seller ‘The T in LGBT’. Jamie is a doctoral researcher and transgender content creator, known for his quintessential quirks and advocating LGBTQ+ rights. Jamie has amassed a passionate community of over 1 million YouTube subscribers and over 250k followers on TikTok, and Instagram. Shaaba is a Doctoral Researcher and creator who produces vlog, relationships, lifestyle, and music content. Her genuine and intimate life insights make her a universal friend to everyone. Shaaba’s content explores social media and its effects on need fulfilment, mental health, and wellbeing. She promotes diversity, acceptance, and self-confidence with her husband, Jamie, to break stereotypes and inspire love and laughter within the LGBTQIA+ community.  —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Plan C. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

In our last re-release between seasons, DB discusses sex and porn addiction with Erica Garza, author of the memoir "Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction." Her writing has appeared in Time, Health, Glamour, Women's Health, and VICE. Born in Los Angeles, she currently lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Check her out at www.ericagarza.com. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Future Method. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

Enjoy this re-release of a Season 5 favorite! DB dissects the intersections of sexuality, spirituality, and religion with Reverend Pleasure. Rev. Pleasure is a Movement Chaplain working to create a culture of sanctity, pleasure and wholeness for Black femmes, girls, and womxn. She works with individuals and communities to heal trauma as a result of patriarchal and religious violence. Follow her on IG @purposefullylj. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Future Method. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

Please enjoy one of DB's favorite episodes from the archives as we gear up for Season 9! In this episode, DB speaks with Sabia Wade, the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, For the Village, Inc, Loads of Pride, Logistics, as well as a soon-to-be-published author of their book, Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Will Set Us Free. They discuss birthing liberation, the future of abortion access, and how Sabia is executing change in reproductive justice to set birthing people free.  —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Future Method. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts.