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Do We Know Things? is back, baby! After a much longer than planned hiatus, I am thrilled to bring you a new episode of Do We Know Things? On this episode, you will follow along for the part 1 of my 2 month road trip. I will share sex info and sex insights I learned along the way. Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Things mentioned in this episode:Jami Attenberg's books (I specifically mention being inspired by I Came All This Way To Meet You)Cummings Center for the History of PsychologyBook Loft in Columbus, OHDo you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? surveyDownload the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/56-notesfromtheroad1Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Production and script assistance by Matt TunnacliffeMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 53, I made the questionable choice to delve into the debates around circumcision. I asked for listener feedback, and boy did I get some!On this episode, I am joined again by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe and we will dig into some of the responses we got after the last episode. As expected, the responses were divided! We talk bias, science, and how many things we still don't know.Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episode:Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? surveyFind the script for this episode hereHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance and cohosting by Matt TunnacliffeHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stories are fundamental part of the human existence and have existed since we have had language. We form our cultures and belief systems around stories. Writers of fiction have the gift of being able to create entire worlds through the stories they tell. I partnered with the Frye Festival to interview authors who do just that. This episode is different than most Do We Know Things? episode where I dive into the research on a specific sexuality topic. Instead of science, this episode focuses on art. I am joined by authors and translators Aimee Wall, Clémentine Beauvais, and Sonya Malaborza. We discuss sex, sexual assault, and abortion in fiction, as well as the nuances and tensions of translating works into different languages. Find the script for this episode hereLinks from the Episode:Frye FestivalHallie Lieberman's essay on the history of the vibratorLinks to my guest's latest books:Décomposée by Clémentine BeauvaisWe, Jane by Aimee WallL'accoucheuse de Scots Bay translated by Sonya MalaborzaHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Penile circumcision. It's a big deal! People have very strong feelings about it. For some it is a religious right of passage, for others it is a health imperative, and for others it is genital mutilation and should be banned. On this episode, I will explore the controversies around penile circumcision: does it affect penile sensitivity? Does it offer any health benefits? Is it ethical? And why do we see penile genital surgery as different than other kinds of genital surgery. Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episode:Worldwide Circumcision Stats from @india.in.pixelsFind the script for this episode hereHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Endometriosis is a debilitating chronic pain disease that affects millions of people in North America, but many people have never even heard of it. People suffering from endometriosis are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and ignored by many in the medical community. This episode follows the story of three women who have endometriosis: from initial symptoms, the epic journey to diagnosis, and the limited treatments available. Andrée-Anne, Léonore, and Maggie share their pain, the medical gaslighting, and the frustration of having a disease with no cure.Endometriosis! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episodeInformation on #ActOnEndo - the campaign to send letters to your MPs.Nancy's Nook EndoI Care BetterKatie Kelly on InstagramFind the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Until Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katie Kelly asked me if I was going to do an episode about lubrication, I had no idea how much I didn't know! I thought lube was pretty basic. Turns out, there's a lot to know, especially about water-based lubes. I also think not enough people are aware of the importance of lube. It helps things feel better whether you are talking solo sex, hand sex, vaginal sex, or anal sex. There is a lube for every occasion. It helps for reducing pain and increasing pain. pleasure.Lube! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in the episodeKatie Kelly on Instagram and TikTokReconnect Health CentreMotherhoodLink (Online courses for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)WHO recommendations 2012, 2020Dangerous Lilly Lube GuideBad Vibes Lube InfoFind the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you seen the many media articles or talk shows that say being on hormonal contraceptives can make you choose the “wrong” partner? Have you ever wondered if this was true? I realized it was high time that I investigate this research to see how the pill affects who we choose. On this episode, I delve into the research on genetic compatibility, hormonal changes on the pill, whether or not any of this matters when choosing a partner, and how smelly t-shirts factor in.Genetics and the pill! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are increasing in number, and there is more curiosity and awareness about these kinds of relationships than ever before. Rachel Krantz, author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy is my guest on this episode. We talk about her story of beginning her non-monogamous journey in a relationship that involved manipulation and emotional abuse. We also explore misconceptions about non-monogamy and the challenges and benefits of non-monogamous relationships.Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episode:Rachel Krantz Twitter and InstagramKathy LabriolaTara BrachFind the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen. We all know there's a problem with the way the legal system handles sexual assault cases. Anyone who has been through it or has heard about or read about a survivor's experience knows how horrible and retraumatizing the process can be. But what if there was a different way. A more human way. That's where restorative justice comes in.My guest on this episode is Marlee Liss, a sensuality coach and an advocate for restorative justice. Marlee is a survivor of sexual assault and was the first person in Canada and the U.S. to have a restorative justice resolution to her sexual assault case within the legal system. It is a fascinating story of her advocating for her needs after assault and getting to look her assailant in the eye and say and hear the things she needed to say and hear to heal. We also address some beliefs and misunderstandings around restorative justice.Restorative Justice! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Previous episode on Restorative Justice: Rethinking Justice for Sexual AssaultLinks mentioned in this episode:Marlee Liss InstagramMarlee Liss Website Amplify RJ Trauma Not Transformed is Trauma Transferred by Tabitha Mpamira-KaguriUntil We Reckon by Danielle SeredFind the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do we actually know about serotonin and infatuation? On the last episode, I explored the neuroscience of infatuation and explored possible myths, which turned out to be mostly true. But I was left with additional questions about serotonin. It turns out, we don't know as much as I thought about serotonin and love. The links between serotonin and love seem to be a story we have told so many times, we forgot it's mostly just a story.Serotonin! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Listen to the original episode: Is Love a Drug?Find the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Infatuation. Limerence. New relationship energy. All are words for the intense, sometimes overwhelming feelings people experience in new relationships. This feeling can feel like a drug. There is euphoria when you are with the person and withrawal symptoms when you are not. Others have said the infatuation shares symptoms with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is love a drug? Is it like OCD? In this episode, we examine the research to see what we know about love.Love! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Listen to me talk more about this with some real life examples on Turn Me On Podcast - Episode 166Find the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you have a favourite sexual fantasy? Dr. Justin Lehmiller asked over 4000 people to answer this question and many other fantasy related questions in the largest study on fantasies ever done. In this episode, Justin talks about his research on people's favourite sexual fantasy, which he explores in his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Improve Your Sex Life.Listen in as I ask him what we need to know and what we misunderstand about sexual fantasies. And you can find out if your top fantasy is in the top 3 he found in his research.Fantasies! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find Dr. Justin Lehmiller on InstagramSex and Psychology BlogFind the script for this episode here.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know a man, actually several, had to "discover" the clitoris? On today's episode, I welcome Sarah Chadwick, author of The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris. We will learn about the ups and downs in the life of the clitoris: it's involvement in witchcraft, its repeated “discovery” and repression, and why we need more nicknames for it. The Clitoris! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesFind Sarah Chadwick on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abstinence is preached as being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, which is true if it works. But how often does abstinence fail? In this episode, I try to figure out the typical use abstinence failure rate. A textbook I once had said 20%. Is that true? Tune in to find out!Abstinence! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episodeDonate to Scarleteen!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think of sex education, what springs to mind? I bet a mildly awkward class with a mildly uncomfortable teacher talking about periods, where babies come from, and possibly putting a condom on a wooden penis. Does that sound about right?We often think sex education is for kids, but the sex ed we get as kids from parents and schools is lacking, so we get a lot of our info from friends and media. It is rare that we get realistic sex education and even rarer to get queer sex education as kids or teens. On this episode, I talk to Eva Bloom, sex educator extraordinaire, about sex ed for adults: why we need it, why it's important, and why queering things up is beneficial for everyone.Sex Ed! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Check out Eva's upcoming course that starts October 26!: Fuck the Patriarchy, Fuck Yourself Find Eva on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok as What's My Body Doing?Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the 3rd episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this episode I will explain consensual nonmonogamy (CNM), which can be broadly defined as any type of relationship where people are having sexual, romantic, or intimate relationships with more than one person. As a researcher, educator, and practitioner of CNM, I am used to thinking about and talking about it all the time, so to get some perspective, I brought in my monogamous podcast collaborator, Matt Tunnacliffe to ask questions from a somewhat confused monogamist.Consensual Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Links from this episodeAmerican Psychological Association, Division 44 Committee on Consensual Nonmonogamy The Ethical SlutScript for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance and co-hosting by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canada and the U.S. (and many other societies) are completely obsessed with monogamy. And by obsessed, I mean, they structure their entire social and legal systems around the assumption of monogamous relationships. In this episode, part 2 in the series about monogamy and nonmonogamy, we delve in the the "why" behind the monogamy preference. Is it biology? Is it culture? Listen now to find out!Monogamy! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of my areas of research is monogamy and nonmonogamy. One of the questions I have been interested in since early on is how do we define monogamy? I started with monogamous and nonmonogamous voles. But it turns out, the monogamous voles aren't even sexually monogamous. Are any animals monogamous? What about humans? What about you? How do you define monogamy? Do people in your life define it the same way? Have you ever had a detailed conversation about what monogamy means to you? This and many more questions in this episode of Do We Know Things? Monogamy, what do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whew. It's summer. It's hot. I'm tired!Do We Know Things? is taking a break, but will be back on Aug 30 with the first episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this mini-episode, I have some g-spot updates and a question for listeners! Also, if you are looking for a new research-y podcast, I highly recommend my new fave Maintenance Phase podcast: Wellness & weight loss, debunked & decoded.Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt TunnacliffeHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I say the word femininity, what comes to mind? What words would you use to describe femininity? Do you think things associated with femininity are less important or valid than things associated with masculinity? Have you ever thought about it before? On this episode of Do We Know Things, I interview Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin, a femme researcher known for her Femme Theory and her work on femmephobia, which identifies the ways society devalues and regulates femininity. I will tell my story of understanding my own internalized femmephobia and how I learned to rethink femininity. Dr. Hoskin will share knowledge and research on these topics to explain how femmephobia infiltrates our daily lives and why it is important to understand and challenge our biases about femininity.Femininity! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin's WebsiteFemme_Research on Instagram Links mentioned in this episodeHousework from Free to Be You and MeNellie McClung Heritage minute https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nellie-mcclungScript for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You likely have heard of the Grafenberg spot, or G-spot, as it is more commonly known. The G-spot has had some pretty good PR since it was named in the 1980s, and it has really become a household name. But what if I told you, there is actually no such thing! A combination of misunderstanding the bodies of people with vulvas and the continued influence of Freudian ideas about orgasms has led to a bit of an obsession about the G-spot. On this episode of Do We Know Things?, I will explore the history of the G-spot, explain why it's not a thing, and tell you about my own G-spot phobia. Anatomy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episodeCosmo https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a32037401/g-spot-not-real/ Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One bit of sex advice I have seen floating around the internet, particularly on Instagram, is that it takes cisgender women 20 minutes to get fully aroused. This is presented as a contrast to cisgender men, who are, I guess, faster than that? I never see any man-stats presented, but it is implied that men need to slow down to ensure their female partner gets to her fully aroused state. In this episode, I dive into the research to see how long it takes to get aroused. I realize the questions doesn't really make sense, and I give some steamy sex tips of my own. Arousal! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you have heard of oxytocin before, you have probably heard about it as “the love hormone” or “the cuddle hormone.” Oxytocin has other nicknames too. It's called the morality molecule, the hug hormone, and although it is less catchy, I like to point out, it's also the racism hormone. Those are just a few of the things oxytocin has been implicated in. But how can one hormone do all of those things?Oxytocin! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in the show:Have you experienced a menstrual cycle change after your COVID vaccine. Participate in a study by Dr. Kate Clancy hereJust Says In Mice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justsaysinmice Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most people with a period think that menstrual cycles sync up with people we spend a lot of time with, whether it is friends, coworkers or roommates. This phenomenon is called menstrual synchrony. But is it a real thing or is it just a coincidence? What do you think? Tune in to this episode to find out what the research says. Menstrual cycles! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in the show: Have you experienced a menstrual cycle change after your COVID vaccine. Participate in a study by Dr. Kate Clancy here Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you know the laws about sex work? Do you know the difference between the "Nordic" model, decriminalization, and legalization of sex work? What about the difference between sex work and sex trafficking? When talking to my partner Jeremy, it dawned on me that not everyone follows sex work laws as closely as I do, so we thought we should make an episode about Canadian sex work laws through the ages. We cover sex work laws from the 1700s up to the current confusing laws that really need to be fixed. Sex work! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

These days, talk of consent and consent education is increasingly common. I would argue that it is the most important part of school-based sex education, even though it is still not explicitly included as part of some provinces’ curricula. Of course, it’s one thing to tell people that they need to get consent about sexual activity, but having conversations about sex is hard! Kids and adults often don’t know how to have conversations about sex, or they are afraid that asking for consent just sets them up for rejection.In this second episode in the 3-part series on sexual assault, I interview Karen BK Chan, an emotional intelligence, diversity, and sexuality educator from Toronto. BK talks about learning to feel our feelings, developing strategies to deal with rejection, and guilt resiliency. Everyone needs to hear what BK has to say! Find BK at http://www.fluidexchange.org/Consent and rejection! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Check out BK's video, Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgd3m-x46JUWant more of this? Take BK's online course on Emotional Intelligence http://www.fluidexchange.org/eicourse.htmlDownload the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/15-consent-rejectionHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educatorMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sex toys, while once highly taboo, have been increasing in popularity and visibility over the last two decades. While most people don’t necessarily talk openly about their sex toys, advertising, websites, and brick and mortar stores selling high quality sex toys are much more visible than they used to be. But did you know that the sex toy industry is completely unregulated? My guest on today’s podcast, Sarah Brynn Holliday is a sex toy safety expert. Sarah will share info on how to know which sex toys are safe, where to buy toys from, and what might work for you if you are looking for your first sex toy. Find Sarah on the internet:Website https://formidablefemme.com/ Twitter: @SarahBHollInstagram @formidablefemmeOther links mentioned in the show:This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceDangerous Lilly Toxic Toys info http://dangerouslilly.com/toxictoys/ Jo-Ellen Notte Superhero Sex Shops https://www.redheadbedhead.com/superhero-sex-shop-map/Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're going to revisit my most controversial episode, where I investigated if it's necessary to pee after sex! We'll be back in two weeks with our regularly scheduled programming!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode, I am flipping things a bit and playing an episode of the Succeed Under Stress podcast where I was interviewed by my friend, clinical psychologist, and podcast host Dr. Jonathan Horowitz. We talked about stress and sex with a focus on how COVID affects our sex lives. Tune in to hear me unscripted and offering sex tips during times of COVID. Hosted by Dr. Jonathan HorowitzGuest Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Humans brains like to put things into neat mental boxes, but the world is not neat and doesn't fit easily into categories. Most people don't know that biological sex can be something other than male or female, but there are millions of people who are intersex. It's shocking that there is not more awareness about intersex, and in this episode, I aim to increase that awareness. I also point out that the very existence of intersex people means that sex isn't binary, contrary to what trolls on the internet would have you believe. "Intersex isn't uncommon, it's just unheard of." - Esther Morris Leidolf Links mentioned in the show:Check out all sorts of variations in sex determination on Scientific American.Watch the documentary Intersexion on YouTubeInterAct https://interactadvocates.org/ Intersex Justice Project https://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/ Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is a re-release of the first ever episode of Do We Know Things?Media depictions of heterosexual sex are all about penile-vaginal-intercourse (PVI), which always seems to lead to mind-blowing orgasms for women. Sex educators say only about 25% of women have orgasms from PVI, though. Where does that number come from? Is it accurate? Orgasms! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Also, I play the trailer for a new podcast called This is Fine: A podcast about stress, burnout, and resilience. Click here to listen.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What comes to mind when you think of emasculation? If you are like most people, you probably think about it metaphorically. My guest on this episode, Dr. Richard Wassersug studies emasculation in the literal sense. He studies people who remove their testicles by choice (a.k.a. voluntary eunuchs) and those who are chemically castrated through testosterone suppressing drugs. Listen in on this fascinating interview of the world of emasculation that most people have never thought of. Emasculation! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Links discussed in this episode:Life on ADT program for prostate cancer patients: http://www.lifeonadt.com/ Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you heard the story of how and why vibrators were invented? If so, it’s probably wrong. What about risks of desensitization from vibrators? That’s a myth too. There are so many myths surrounding vibrators! This episode will challenge those myth with evidence, and I will also throw in some sex toy store recommendations. Vibrators! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's reinforced so much by our media culture, it's almost become a cliche: Men are horny ALL the time. This simplified version of men’s sexuality is also often repeated by researchers and other experts. I am excited to challenge some myths about heterosexual men’s sexual desire with my guest Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray who is a therapist, author, and desire mythbuster. We'll go beyond the stereotypes to explore a more nuanced view of male sexual desire.What do we know about men’s desire? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Dr. Murray’s website: https://www.sarahhuntermurray.com/ Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Do We Know Things? examines the things we are often taught about the biology of sex differences. It is definitely a science-nerd episode, but it focuses on biases in research that affect half the population! In particular, I wanted to address the oft repeated lore that ‘female is the default sex.’ I am joined by brilliant biologist and gender studies professor, Dr. Anne Fausto-Sterling, one of my research heros! What do we know about the biology of sex? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Dr. Fausto-Sterling’s website: http://www.annefaustosterling.com/ Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know Do We Know Things? is officially one year old!? To celebrate, I’m going to revisit a few topics from the last year, including the Top 5 sex myths I have busted over the past year! I also have more info about merkins, pubic hair, and art as an update from the last epsiode. And I’ll be speaking with Tasia Alexopoulos from the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada about developments in abortion access and rights since we last spoke.What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Links mentioned in the episode:Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada https://www.arcc-cdac.ca/Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights https://www.actioncanadashr.org/ Find the script for this episode at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt TunnacliffeThanks to Dr. Anne Koval for art history info! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a recent convo with a friend about pubic hair. I realized I didn't know where the current trend of pubic hair removal started, even though I thought I did! This led me to think of all the other pubic hair things I had heard over the years. Does pubic hair serve a protective factor? Does removing your pubic hair increase risk for STIs or other problems? What about crabs (a.k.a pubic lice)? Pubic hair, or the lack thereof, is a hot topic, and I clearly didn’t know much about it. On this episode, I am going to take you with me as I explore the world of pubes. I am going to cover the origins of the Brazillian wax, pubic hair through the ages, and how pubic deforestation affects pubic lice. Pubic Hair! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Think of your last sexual encounter, either by yourself or someone else. What do remember? What was the best part? Was it the orgasm? What if you didn’t have an orgasm? Would that be a disappointment? Can you have good sex without orgasms? Can you have bad sex with orgasms?We often equate orgasms with sexual satisfaction, but isn’t there more to sex than orgasms? On this episode, I will go into ridiculous detail about what orgasms are, talk about bad orgasms, and also explore what actually makes for great sex. On this episode of Do We Know Things? I will go into ridiculous detail about what orgasms are, talk about bad orgasms, and also explore what actually makes for great sex. Orgasms! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you have a penis? Do you feel unmotivated? Do you jerk off too much? Do you have erectile dysfunction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the No Fap movement would be happy to provide you with some answers. If you haven’t heard of it before, r/NoFap is a subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/ ) community dedicated to men (mostly) talking about quitting masturbation. On this episode of Do We Know Things? I dig into the history of NoFap, examine some of the research informing it, and look at how white supremacists embrace abstinence from masturbation. Masturbation! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is virginity? Judging by the media, it's a pretty big deal! Hundreds of songs are written about it. Every TV teen drama has that very special episode where the two leads decide to do it (or not). Whole movies are based on the premise of horny guys trying to "get some" for the first time. But what if I told you virginity isn't real? That's right! Despite everything you've watched, listened to, and read about virginity being this huge deal... it's not a thing!Join guest host Julia Kaufmann as she asks...Virginity! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Adam Ruins Everything tackles the hymen: https://youtu.be/1ikXim4wevc Listen to T.I. talk about virginity testing his daughter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQgywdj-37E Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Porn. For many people in the past century, porn was something you had to go looking for. But that all changed in the past couple of decades...With the invention of high speed internet and streaming technology, porn is very easily accessed by anyone with an internet connection.Porn is a hot topic that brings up a lot of emotions. The increase in availability of porn has also been associated with an increase in arguments about whether or not porn is harmful. This question comes from concerns about the treatment of performers in porn, people becoming addicted to porn, and porn ruining our sex lives and relationships.On this episode, I will explore what we do and do not know about the pros and cons of porn.Porn! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Do We Know Things?, I discuss the greatest thing of all.. the clitoris!Although it is slowly changing, there is so much the average person does not know about the clitoris. Although one "fact" that gets repeated again and again is that there are 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris. It has been completely meme-ified. But, is that true? It wasn’t until a student asked me about clitoral nerves directly that I started looking into it and was shocked by what I found. On this episode I will talk about the anatomical details of the clitoris (all of it!), what we do and don’t know about clitoral nerves, and why we know so little!Clitorises! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance and audio assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi!There is no episode this week. We are taking a brief summer break. I have included a few sex ed related recommendations in this brief episode to help the wait for the next episode of Do We Know Things?Sex Ed East website https://www.sexedeast.ca/Subscribe to the Sex Ed East biweekly newsletter http://eepurl.com/g8Ry7zExplore More Summit https://www.exploremoresummit.com/Women of Sex Tech Con https://womenofsextech.com/wost-con-2020Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So much of sex advice and information is targeted to straight, cisgender women, except, of course, for penis enlargement and boner pills. That is just spammed in a constant stream at anyone who might have a penis. online, most of the sex educators with big youtube channels and Instagram followings are mostly women with mostly women following them. Today I am joined by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe who is going ask a bunch of questions that many confused straight guys might want to know about.We will talk about penis size, oral sex, cumming etiquette and more.Confused guys and sex! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script and hosting assistance by Matt TunnacliffeThanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shame is one of my favourite things to talk about. Seriously! It is the worst thing to experience, but because of its power over so much of our lives, I find it endlessly fascinating. Shame is my explanation for basically everything. And the more I learn about it, the more I think I am right! Well maybe not shame, specifically, but the things we do to cover up shame. We drown it in alcohol, smother it with sex, cloak it with rage and defensiveness.On this episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Nanci Argueta to talk about shame and the terrible mix of shame and sex. It’s enough to make you squirm in your seat in discomfort. We also talk a lot about the work of Brene Brown, the shame research who I believe is going to save us all. Shame and sex, what do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/ Script assistance by Matt TunnacliffeThanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you remember when there was a media frenzy about oral sex and cancer after actor Michael Douglas said his oral cancer was caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that he contracted from cunnilingus? Is it true that oral sex causes cancer? I am joined today by Julia Kaufmann, a Mount Allison University Bell Scholar Intern who is working with me this summer. She dug up all the dirt on the Michael Douglas drama. After we get to the gossip, I will also get into the research to cover the info that you actually need to know about HPV, a virus that’s gotten a lot of attention over the past decade and a half, but is still widely misunderstoodHPV! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Link to Pubmed (doesn't exactly work like google): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt TunnacliffeThank you to Sheilanova Cornelio for sharing her story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Often when someone is victimized in some way, we hear cries for justice. In some cases, and for some people, the legal system will work for them. For many, many people, the criminal justice system does not feel just at all. While the problems with the system are pervasive and affect many people in negative ways, for this episode, I am focused on survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is the third episode in the three-part series on sexual assault.The way the legal system is designed absolutely does not work for survivors. Dealing with the police and lawyers can be a traumatizing nightmare. Even if the person committed the assault is punished in some way through the legal system, to me it doesn’t feel like justice if everyone involved is re-harmed during the process. On today’s episode, I want to talk about the problems with dealing with sexual assault in the current legal system, discuss alternatives through restorative justice, and think about what justice actually is. I am joined by restorative justice educator David Castro-Harris from Amplify RJ and a Mia Hunte, a circle keeper with Hidden Water NYC.Read the Unfounded series by Robyn DoolittleLinks for David Castro-Harris and Amplify RJ:Website: https://www.amplifyrj.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplify.rj/Eventbrite link: https://amplifyrj.eventbrite.comYouTube link Links for Mia Hunte and Hidden Water:Mia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyriarae/Hidden Water website: https://hiddenwatercircle.org/Hidden Water Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenwaternyc/Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interviews. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

These days, talk of consent and consent education is increasingly common. I would argue that it is the most important part of school-based sex education, even though it is still not explicitly included as part of some provinces’ curricula. Of course, it’s one thing to tell people that they need to get consent about sexual activity, but having conversations about sex is hard! Kids and adults often don’t know how to have conversations about sex, or they are afraid that asking for consent just sets them up for rejection.In this second episode in the 3-part series on sexual assault, I interview Karen BK Chan, an emotional intelligence, diversity, and sexuality educator from Toronto. BK talks about learning to feel our feelings, developing strategies to deal with rejection, and guilt resiliency. Everyone needs to hear what BK has to say! Find BK at http://www.fluidexchange.org/ Check out BK's video, Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgd3m-x46JUWant more of this? Take BK's online course on Emotional Intelligence http://www.fluidexchange.org/eicourse.html Consent and rejection! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sexual assault is a highly charged topic of discussion. With the popularization of the #MeToo movement, these discussions and arguments are happening more publicly with increased polarization. One of the things people argue about are the statistics around how many women are sexually assaulted, with common estimates being 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted. When I started this episode, I thought I could dig into the numbers and come up with irrefutable evidence that sexual assault is a big problem that we need to take more seriously. But I soon realized numbers are not the answer.Join me as I dive into the stats but also talk more about the culture that breeds sexual assault and some of my personal stories of dealing with sexual assault. This is the first in a 3-part series on sexual assault.Sexual assault. What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt TunnacliffeResearch Assistance by Elizabeth StreggerLinks mentioned in the show:Trigger Warning: Breakfast comic https://medium.com/the-nib/trigger-warning-breakfast-c6cdeec070e6 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is such a weird time in the world, and I don’t know about you, but I am definitely having challenges with concentration. So in that spirit, something a little different this week. Instead my usual deep-dive into a single subject, this episode will focus on three separate questions that don’t require a whole show to answer, but are still topics I wanted to investigate.First, I talk about the rumour I first heard as a teenager that a sneeze is 1/10 of an orgasm. In researching this topic, I got way more interested in sneezing than I ever thought I would and so will also share my new sneezing knowledge.Second, I explore research on erogenous zones to find out what body areas are erogenous and if we can develop new erogenous zones over time.Finally, I share my frustration about a menstrual cycle fact that I found was not to be as set in stone as I was taught! I am joined this episode by Dr. Shelly Colette who makes the whole thing more fun, and offers her expertise about rituals!Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt TunnacliffeSpecial guest: Dr. Shelly Colette See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are the greatest thing ever created, according to Lisa Dawn Hamilton. It is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy that has ever been created, and it lasts up to 10 years! It’s amazing! But the IUD was not always held in such high esteem. There was a period of time in the in the U.S. and Canada, when they were not so great. Have you heard the rumors about the dangers of the IUD? They fell out of favour in the 70s, and I wanted to find out what actually happened! What was the issue in their sordid past that made them cause so much harm? I heard the rumours but had never investigated what actually happened in the 70s where IUDs were apparently killing people! Listen now as I satisfy my curiosity about IUDs, figure out where they went wrong, and talk about why they are so right (for me at least).IUDs! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Check out pictures and info about tons of different IUDs at the Museum of Contraception and Abortion https://muvs.org/en/contraception/spirals/Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.caScript assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.