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The Sex Ed Series

The Sex Ed Series

Written by: Susanna Fordi
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Did you have sex education in school? If you were lucky enough to HAVE had it, you may still have hundreds of questions like I always did. And I promise you're not alone — I heard from almost 100 people about their sex education experiences in the United States and across the world, and only a few of them said the education they received left them feeling smarter about their sexual wellbeing. In this short series, I speak with folks from all walks of life, including those who have researched sex education, taught sex education, criticized sex education, praised it, and those who did not have it at all. In order to destigmatize this topic, we need to talk about it. And if that's too scary, we can at least listen to others talk about it, because I learned more than I ever thought I would by doing just that. Sit down, relax, and take a listen. I'm sure you'll learn something too. xox Susie Fordi

Susanna Fordi 2021 Hygiene & Healthy Living Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • E5: A Conversation with my Roommates

    E5: A Conversation with my Roommates
    Mar 9 2023

    CW: Sexual assault, vivid sexual imagery

    In this differently formatted episode, I've recorded a roundtable conversation hosted with my roommates Staicy, Ruth, and Lexi as we reflect on our sex education experiences outside of the classroom.
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    23 mins
  • E4: Sex Ed in Religious Spaces

    E4: Sex Ed in Religious Spaces
    Feb 28 2023

    The fourth episode of the Sex Ed Series explores what sex education can sometimes be like in religiously affiliated schools and spaces like after school programs and youth groups.

    Thank you to Brianna, Lydia, Ellen* for their participation in this episode.,

    *This name has been changed for the participant’s protection. Last names are not used for the same reason, as this podcast is intended to be a space for fluid and unfiltered conversation — which some people may prefer anonymity for.

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    16 mins
  • E3: Queering Sex Education

    E3: Queering Sex Education
    Feb 21 2023

    CW: Sexual assault, traumatic sexual health education experiences. gender dysphoria, dissociation.

    This episode (one of Susie’s favorites) explores the realities of the experiences of queer folks throughout their traditionally cisgendered, heterosexually taught sex education. We also touch on kink, pleasure, safe sexual health practices for everyone, and how to have difficult conversations about sex with children. Is school the most conducive and safe location to have these intimate and potentially scary conversations?

    Thank you to Will Leonard, Noah Waxman, Heather Corinna, and Jonathan Zimmerman for their participation in this episode. A spacial thank you to Noah and Will for sharing their personal knowledge and experience in sex education classes as queer individuals operating in overwhelmingly heterosexual and cisgender spaces.
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    39 mins
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