In this episode of Sex Ed For You: Where Research Meets Reality, Lauren and I start off by watching a recent reel post by Madion Prewitt, a former contestant on the Bachelor. This video started a conversation on submission within partnership, division of labor in households, and the importance of respecting your partner. We also dive into why the Bachelor/ette dating shows not only don’t work, but also are a horrible representation of polyamory; glorifying an unbalanced model of what can be a really healthy approach to consensual non-monogamy. We touch on the topic of mind-reading in relationships and how it’s important to communicate your needs; not just expect a partner to know them off the bat. Last but not least, we emphasize the importance of NOT putting sex on a pedestal; relationships are so so much more than just a p*nis and a v*gina.

RESOURCES:

• The Bitchelorette on Instagram
• Sex At Dawn
• The Ethical Slut

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.

Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

Last week, we left off on a cliffhanger. Today, we’re back with the answers you so desperately desire. Listen to this episode to get the inside scoop on what it means to date authentically and align your longings on a first date! Lauren and I consider how much I’ve changed since moving to VA, and how that has deeply affected my dating practices. We give you some great advice about dating authentically and what it looks like to accept that YOU DESERVE TO DATE PEOPLE YOU REALLY LIKE! Besides, in the end, you either break up or get married, right?

RESOURCES:

• Discussions to Have with Potential Partners | CODE: BRICK

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.

Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

In this episode, Lauren and I tackle the age old question, how should you flirt? What even is flirting? What’s the purpose of flirting? Pulling on our favorite resources, Pleasure Activism, Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent, and my personal life (lol), we create a toolkit for you to use when flirting out in the wild. ;) Love always, H

RESOURCES

• Pleasure Activism
• Sexual Values Worksheet (CODE: FLIRT)

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.

Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

This episode was recorded to help those of you who are currently in a relationship and considering long-term commitment: is this the relationship for you?

DOWNLOAD THE PARTNERHSIP CONSIDERATION JOURNAL PROMPTS HERE FOR FREE-- CODE: NUANCE

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.

Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

This episode tackles topics like age gap romance real-life applications and what conversations we think should preempt relationship attempts. Lauren and I discuss the importance of individuation, developmental age markers, and aligning your longings with potential partners. We give light to the fun aspects of fantasy that enrapt many people fascinated with a person who’s much older or younger than they are and encourage listeners to use their common sense when faced with such situations. We also have a candid conversation about making passing comments in public to people you find attractive and the right vs wrong ways to do so.

• ADVANCING SEXUAL HEALTH FOR THE CHRISTIAN CLIENT
• HOW TO BE THE LOVE YOU SEEK

• 
  

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.
Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

TW: PET LOSS

If you follow us on socials, you probably already know that my (Holland’s) dog, Ollie, passed away recently. This episode was filmed a couple days after we held his funeral. We talk about the funeral, grief, and how we’re all adapting to a new life without our little best friend. We also touch on having funerals/goodbye rituals for past situationships and how that can be really beneficial.

RESOURCES:

The Playlist we referenced

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.
Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

Y’all, Lauren and I ran to the podcast chairs as soon as Bridgerton Season 3 came out. No S3 spoilers here, but if you haven’t seen S1 & S2 then you should probably watch those first. ;) This conversation was all about the erotic themes of the Bridgerton love stories we’ve seen so far: Daphne + Simon, Anthony + Kate, and the long awaited Pen + Colin. Lauren and I talk through our own favorite scenes from the show and which erotic themes are most common. We touch on the topic of sexualization and how sex is used to manipulate in control in the show. Lauren brings up Julia Quinn’s background and how her dynamic with romance books deeply influences the Bridgerton story. Last but not least, we talk through implementing core erotic themes into real life in healthy ways! Love always, H!

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today!

Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you.

Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator.

Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)

Our very elaborate & nuanced answer to the question: should you date long term, monogamously, or should you casually date in your 20s?

RESOURCES

• Polysecure
• Ethical Slut
• Sex At Dawn
• Dr. Caroline Leaf
• Pleasure Activism, Adrienne Maree Brown

Click here to request a FREE 15-Minute Consult today! Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how we" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Please note: Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator. Looking to expand your own sexuality education? Check out our monthly membership program, HEMLOCK. At only $10 a month you'll have access to the tools you need to begin to reclaim your sexuality for yourself!⁠ (for femme-presenting people only at this time)