• Building Trans Justice Into Sex Ed - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 64
    Mar 14 2020

    Sara and Jay are back this week to finish our discussion of justice-centered sex education! This week we discuss moral panics and also provide structure, guidance, and questions to ask yourself to build sex ed centered on trans justice.

    We tried to focus on offering structures, guidelines, and tangible ways you can question your own work, but there's no way we could cover everything in one show. For more on this, check out our previous episode, number 63, and also Episodes 1, 9, 11, 21, 23, 24, 34, and 53.

    Transcript: https://otter.ai/s/IicmJZnuTvGPk7Ojfgieqg

    Segments:
    1:30 - Intro
    4:59 - Word of the Show: Moral Panic
    20:33 - Famous Moral Panics of the Past and Present
    28:43 - Patreon Message
    32:30 - Main Topic Intro
    38:49 - 5 (+2 Extra) Steps for Building Justice-Centered Sex Education
    44:32 - Working Backwards to Build a Foundation
    49:11 - Power Dynamics and Sex Ed
    56:11 - We Can't Do This Work in a Vacuum
    59:02 - Helpful Guidelines to Start From
    1:07:15 - Questions to Ask Yourself

    Show Links:

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201507/moral-panic-who-benefits-public-fear

    https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/games/2019/08/moral-panic-over-fortnite-and-purpose-play

    https://www.aier.org/article/the-anatomy-of-a-moral-panic/

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439 

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-hysteria/id1441348407 

    https://rossieronline.usc.edu/youth-and-racism/akiea-gross-op-ed

    https://www.bgdblog.org/2016/04/how-sex-education-fails-people-of-color-in-the-united-states/

    https://wearyourvoicemag.com/sex-and-health/sex/sex-education-centering-whiteness

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/afrosexology-sex-positivity_n_5b69b913e4b0de86f4a59f1a

    http://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/whatwebelievein.html

    https://rewire.news/article/2015/04/09/can-teach-kids-consent-without-bringing-sex-conversation/

    https://theestablishment.co/the-sad-case-of-laci-green-feminist-hero-turned-anti-feminist-defender-322515344297/

    https://www.themarysue.com/laci-green-terf-impression/

    Sex Education Guidelines:

    https://www.bzga-whocc.de/en/publications/standards-in-sexuality-education/

    https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Guidelines-CSE.pdf

    https://culturallyboundgender.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/toward-an-end-to-appropriation-of-indigenous-two-spirit-people-in-trans-politics-the-relationship-between-third-gender-roles-and-patriarchy/

    https://www.bgdblog.org/2016/07/appropriating-two-spirit/

    https://intersexroadshow.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-problematic-ideology-of-natural-sex.html

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Trans Justice and Sex Ed - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 63
    Jan 20 2020

    This week, Sara and Jay talk about the difference between "trans-inclusive" sex ed and building sex ed based on a justice framework more broadly. Also discussed, inclusion, virginity, life-long sex ed, and reproductive justice.

    Transcript: https://otter.ai/s/yxW1Eq_tTeefHcc5G02ZVg

    Segments:
    1:30 - Intro
    3:22 - Accountability Corner
    17:57 - Word of the Show: Inclusion
    25:00 - "The Language of Appeasement" Article Discussion
    35:09 - Patreon Message
    36:40 - Main Topic Intro
    41:41 - What's Wrong With Sex Ed?
    54:12 - Why Make Sex Ed Better?
    1:04:59 - Being Justice-Centered 
    1:15:03 - Risk Aware Sex Ed
    1:28:00 - Sex Education isn't a Biology Class

    Show notes:

    www.them.us/story/sex-with-acrylics-is-safe

    www.twitter.com/DrDLStewart 

    www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/03/30/colleges-need-language-shift-not-one-you-think-essay

    www.zora.medium.com/when-black-women-go-from-office-pet-to-office-threat-83bde710332e

    www.queersexed.org/archive/2018/4/20/reproductive-justice-and-family-building-queer-sex-ed-podcast-episode-21

    www.queersexed.org/archive/2018/1/18/identifying-desire-asexuality-and-aromanticism-queer-sex-ed-podcast-episode-9

    www.queersexed.org/archive/2018/2/5/sharing-your-desires-queer-sex-ed-podcast-episode-11

    www.queersexed.org/archive/2019/4/21/biological-sex-and-expanding-the-trans-medical-model-queer-sex-ed-podcast-episode-53

    www.medium.com/@QSE/the-xx-xy-lie-our-social-construction-of-a-sex-and-gender-binary-4eed1e60e615

    www.coloradoindependent.com/2019/05/23/colorado-laws-sex-ed-consent/

    Audre Lorde Reads Uses of the Erotic: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFHwg6aNKy0 (CW: cissexism, anti-pornography) Text version: https://uk.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/11881_Chapter_5.pdf

    www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html

    www.medium.com/@JessieRaeFisher/on-neopronouns-eec46705c5dc

    www.nonbinary.miraheze.org/wiki/English_neutral_pronouns

    www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/01/guatemala.syphilis.tuskegee/index.html

    www.siecus.org/sex-ed-is-a-vehicle-for-racial-justice/

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Genital Torture and Trans Bodies - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 62
    Jan 12 2020

    Join Jay and Sara as we explore the innies and outies of genital torture play (sometimes called CBT). We'll talk about pain tolerance, dysphoria, safety tips, and give examples of genital torture play you might never have thought about before!

    Transcript: https://otter.ai/s/Bjuvrzx9T2mvJ37L3CWrAQ

    Segments:
    1:30 - Intro
    7:21 - Word of the Show: Pain Tolerance
    14:40 - How Do You Find Your Pain Tolerance?
    22:40 - Patreon Message
    25:57 - What is Genital Torture Play?
    29:48 - Why Not Just Use "CBT"?
    33:23 - Types of GT Play
    52:42 - Trans-Specific Tips for GT
    1:10:28 - Harm Reduction Safety Tips
    1:23:04 - Negotiating GT

    Show notes:

    https://www.cnet.com/how-to/australian-fires-everything-we-know-about-the-crisis-and-how-you-can-help/

    https://www.npr.org/2019/01/31/690363402/how-the-cia-overthrew-irans-democracy-in-four-days

    https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/mg4pqn/we-asked-a-cock-and-ball-torture-expert-about-the-art-of-dilating-urethras

    https://www.teenvogue.com/story/anal-sex-what-you-need-to-know

    https://theprincessfantasy.com/blogs/news/figging-101-from-ancient-punishment-to-modern-pleasure

    https://sextoycollective.com/best-sex-machines/sybian-saddle/

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Dysphoria and Sex as a Trans Person - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 61
    Nov 24 2019

    Sara and Jay jump into the first topic discussion of Season 2, how to navigate sex and dysphoria as a trans person! We discuss strategies, validate the struggles, and give some tips from our experience.

    Transcript: https://otter.ai/s/FM-xOB1SR4ek6UXYWOjcRg

    Segments:
    1:30 - Intro
    2:10 - Word of the Show: Gender Dysphoria
    20:09 - Dysphoria Tips
    45:46 - Patreon Message
    47:54 - Exploring Sex As A Trans Person
    59:17 - HRT Effects on Sex and Orgasm
    1:19:58 - Final Takeaway Tips

    Show notes:

    https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/08/not-all-trans-folks-dysphoria/

    https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-navigate-gender-dysphoria-during-sex

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaichengthom/the-search-for-trans-womens-orgasms

    [NSFW] https://crashpadseries.com/

    [NSFW] http://troublefilms.com/

    http://instar-books10.mybigcommerce.com/nerve-endings-the-new-trans-erotic/

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • QSE Listener Questions 6 - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 60
    Nov 16 2019

    Season 2 kicks off with a question episode catching up on your emails to us over the break! We discuss endometriosis, herpes transmission, identity-based humiliation play, and more! We are so excited to be back in your podcast feed with regular weekly episodes again.

    Transcript: https://otter.ai/s/p3FKnWmQTyS8jynNBQ_Mvw

    Segments:
    2:35 - Season 2 changes to QSE
    6:18 - Endometriosis and Testosterone HRT
    20:11 - Identity-based Humiliation Play and Slurs
    32:26 - Patreon Message
    36:32 - Oral Herpes Transmission and Communicating Boundaries
    53:21 - STI Risk with New Tongue Piercing
    1:05:53 - Wrap Up
    1:09:51 - Bonus! An Anti-Fascist Rant

    Show notes:

    [Last Week Tonight, Bias in Medicine]
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TATSAHJKRd8

    https://www.history.com/news/chamberlain-kahn-act-std-venereal-disease-imprisonment-women

    https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html

    Editors note: I accidentally left the same small clip of audio in the show at the end twice. I don't know how it happened, but I can't redo it without redoing the entire time-coded transcript so I'm leaving it in. I'll try and be more careful in the future.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Body Changes on Hormones - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 59
    Jul 27 2019

    This week, Jay and Sara spend some time talking about the general changes people can expect when starting testosterone or estrogen, progesterone, and spironolactone as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Also discussed: muffing, exploring new sensations, and a response to Buck Angel's recent fearmongering about the risks of taking testosterone.

    Segments:
    3:48 - Word of the Show, Muffing
    13:13 - Patreon Message
    14:46 - Intro to Hormones and HRT
    25:21 - Talking with the doctor about HRT and sex
    36:26 - Effects of Testosterone
    49:17 - Effects of Estrogen
    1:01:10 - Effects of Spironolactone
    1:10:07 - Effects of Progesterone
    1:15:12 - In Response to Buck Angel's Recent Post About Hysterectomy
    1:26:12 -  Wrap-up and Tease for Next Week

    Show Links:
    www.vice.com/en_us/article/59dxw3/a-guide-to-muffing-the-hidden-way-to-finger-trans-women

    Direct link to buy Fucking Trans Women by Mira Bellwether: https://payhip.com/b/hRtK

    https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc

    www.hrc.org/resources/safer-sex-for-trans-bodies

    www.transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=guidelines-home

    www.instagram.com/p/Bz57jmKjtTj/ (SERIOUS CW for body gore and bloody images. This is the Buck Angel post Jay is responding to around the 1 hour 15 minute mark. I feel we describe it well enough in the show to make our larger point without needing to see the actual picture, but I know some people will want to see the original thing for context.)

    Queer Sex Ed is going on tour in 2019/2020 and you can bring us to your school, community center, workplace, or local dungeon! Learn more at www.queersexed.org/tour2019 or email queersexed@gmail.com to book your event with us or inquire about our sliding scale pricing.

    You can send your questions to queersexed@gmail.com for us to answer them on future shows. More information about our mission available at www.queersexed.org.

    This show is made possible by our generous Patreon supporters! If you find the show helpful and you are financially able to support us, consider joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/QueerSexEd. Any amount you can give makes a huge difference for us.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • QSE Listener Questions 5 - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 58
    Jun 17 2019

    Jay and Sara answer more questions from you, the listeners! Questions include bondage for disabled folks, lower sex drive on SSRIs, period sex, and Fetlife tips. Also discussed: new HHS regulations that discriminate against LGBTQ people.

    Segments:
    3:07 - Accountability Corner
    6:22 - New "Conscience Rule" in Effect Now
    18:55 - Future HHS Regulation Proposed to Allow Discrimination
    28:34 - Rope Bondage and Disability
    38:35 - Lower Sex Drive on SSRI Medication for Depression
    55:27 - Patreon Message
    57:54 - Period Sex Taboos
    1:14:32 - Fetlife Tips and Navigating Kink as a Newbie

    Show Links:
    Make a comment and learn more about new HHS guidelines at www.protecttranshealth.org

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/and-then-they-came-for-tr_b_9258678

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/03/23/indiana-house-passes-controversial-religious-freedom-bill/

    https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/05/15/10-things-you-need-know-about-tony-perkins-and-family-research-council

    http://www.brynntannehill.com/drums-in-the-deep/

    https://www.postroehandbook.com/ 

    Queer Sex Ed is going on tour in 2019 and you can bring  us to your school, community center, workplace, or local dungeon! Learn more at www.queersexed.org/tour2019 or email queersexed@gmail.com to book your event with us or inquire about our sliding scale pricing.

    You can send your questions to queersexed@gmail.com for us to answer them on future shows. More information about our mission available at www.queersexed.org.

    This show is made possible by our generous Patreon supporters! If you find the show helpful and you are financially able to support us, consider joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/QueerSexEd. Any amount you can give makes a huge difference for us.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Abortion Laws and Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) - Queer Sex Ed Podcast: Episode 57
    Jun 1 2019

    Sara and Jay spend this week's episode discussing the legal and political movement to outlaw abortion in the United States, including the propaganda strategy of CPCs, the history of US abortion law, the current state of abortion rights, and how you can help protect abortion access in your area.

    Segments:
    4:44 - Accountability Corner
    8:54 - Word of the Show, Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs)
    21:08 - Patreon Message
    23:43 - Intro to Abortion Rights
    26:20 - Pushing Back on Anti-Abortion Propaganda
    35:55 - US History of Abortion (1800-1990s)
    47:04 - TRAP Laws After PP v Casey Supreme Court Case
    1:06:57 - Current State of US Abortion Rights
    1:12:35 - What Can We Do to Protect Abortion Rights?

    Show Links:
    https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133

    https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/how-extreme-abortion-bans-in-alabama-and-georgia-happened.html

    https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a27615254/abortion-bans-the-south/

    https://qz.com/1620691/alabama-abortion-law-kay-ivey-and-the-white-women-for-trump/

    https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/05/georgia-alabama-abortion-ban-hollywood-dont-boycott

    https://rewire.news/article/2019/05/21/the-auntie-network-local-funds/

    https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/how-to-help-alabama-6-week-abortion-ban-georgia.html

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_Tiller

    Queer Sex Ed is going on tour in 2019 and you can bring  us to your school, community center, workplace, or local dungeon! Learn more at www.queersexed.org/tour2019 or email queersexed@gmail.com to book your event with us or inquire about our sliding scale pricing.

    You can send your questions to queersexed@gmail.com for us to answer them on future shows. More information about our mission available at www.queersexed.org.

    This show is made possible by our generous Patreon supporters! If you find the show helpful and you are financially able to support us, consider joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/QueerSexEd. Any amount you can give makes a huge difference for us.

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    1 hr and 36 mins