This Is Sex! Podcast

Have you ever considered a platonic, yet sexual relationship? Is it possible to have a physical relationship with a non-romantic partner? In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss friends with benefits and the rules of engagement. Join Valon Alford, Dr. J. and Dr. Simpson as they share their thoughts and experiences on platonic relationships with a little spice added.

Women's reproductive health issues continue to be hot button political topics. From access to comprehensive sexual health education, to pregnancy termination, the debate of who gets to decide what services women can access is again reignited. In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss reproductive rights and reproductive justice. Join Valon Alford, Dr. J. and Dr. Simpson as they share insights to how these terms differ and what they mean for women's reproductive health.

In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a trending news topic. Over the last 10-15 years we have seen an increase in cosmetic procedures.  From breast augmentation, to lip injections and the BBL more women and men are going under the knife to get their "perfect" body enhancements, but at what cost. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a funny and informative discussion regarding the newest trend, designer vaginas. 

Welcome back to Season 3 of This is Sex!! Join your favorite Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. as we discuss sexting and casual hook-ups. Come hear our thoughts on how this changed over the years with the increase  use in dating apps and social media. Would you like to join in on the conversation? Follow us on instagram at ThisIsSexPodcast.

In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, mental health has been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding mental health and self-care around the country. 

In this episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. take on a discussion of a very politicized women's health topic. Join us as we share our perspectives on Roe v Wade, and how the possibility of ending of this could set women's reproductive rights back to the mid 1970s. 

In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, transgender affirming care, education and sports have been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding new legislation being proposed in Texas, Florida and around the country. 

In this episode of This is Sex!! your co-hosts take on a more serious topic of maternal mortality among women in the Black community. Dr. Clay shares her experiences as a currently and recently pregnant physician, while Valon A. and Dr. J. discuss the rates and nuances of this alarming health issue.

Are you a lover of Valentine's Day, or is it overrated in your book? join Valon A., Dr. Clay, and Dr. J as they discuss their opinions about the beloved pink and red holiday. 

Join your favorite co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J, and Valon A. as they discuss libido. What is it? Is yours normal? What things can impact it positively and negatively?

Join Valon A. and Dr. J. as they discuss how sexual encounters are often portrayed in mainstream cinema and television. What does sex look like in full production. What are some things they get wrong or overlook. This week's episode is not your favorite trio as Dr. Clay was delivering a baby, but this duo gave you a lively discussion. 

Your favorite co-hosts are back and discussing intimacy. Join Valon A. Dr. Clay and Dr. J as they describe the various types of intimacy in both romantic and platonic relationships.

Your favorite co-hosts are back at it again with another fun episode of This is Sex! Join Valon A., Dr. Clay, and Dr. J. for a discussion on side chicks and side dicks. Share you thoughts in the comments or on our IG page.

Join your favorite Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. with three special male guests for an engaging discussion on incorporating toys into the bedroom. Give it a listen to get the male point of view on pleasure aids.

Are you a fan of incorporating sex toys or pleasure aids in the bedroom? Let's chat about it with your favorite co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. 

Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss sexual health for young adults and adolescents as the prepare to return to school for the fall. What are some things that our young people should consider.

Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss the controversy around Bill Cosby's release, and what cases like this mean for the Black community.

Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss the orgasm gap with two special guest listeners adding the male perspective.

Puberty is different for everybody and for every BODY. What are some common experiences and changes that adolescents go through. Join your favorite hosts as they discuss what puberty is, and how parents and young people should talk about it.

How have you accessed sexual health services during the pandemic? Join your favorite hostesses as we discuss how COVID-19 has potentially impacted access to sexual health services for young adults.

Yoni steams and pipe dreams. Feminine hygiene products...friend or foe. Join us as we discuss the benefits and potential harms of trendy feminine target hygiene products and treatments.

Do you know what to say to get your partner going? Do you prefer silent seduction? Join your favorites hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A for engaging discussion on talking dirty.

Join your favorite hosts for a lively discussion regarding "is sex work, real work?" 

Join us as we discuss the impact of diabetes on sexual health.

Join us as we bring in 2021 with a discussion on what we want to accomplish in this sexual health education space over the next year. 

Join us as we chat post election to discuss our thoughts and feelings regarding the results and what this means for field of sexual health.

Sexual relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us and a special co-host from Errol Markham Dear Black Folks! Podcast for a lively conversation as we close out Kinktober.

Join us as we discuss common STIs, as well as signs, symptoms and stigma associated with them.

Join your favorite hosts as we discuss a little about Kink. October is National Kink month and we are sharing a bit of our perspective. Not for the kids!!

Welcome to This is Sex! Join us for raw and unfiltered conversations on sexual health as we intersect the disciplines of medicine, public health and clinical social work. This is Sex! hosted by Dr. Erika Simpson-Clay, Dr. Jennifer S. Perkins and Ms. Valon Alford.