A Broad Sex Education
A Broad Sex Education is hosted by sex educator Cin and explores topics beyond basic sex education, including pleasure, relationships, and human sexuality. It challenges outdated stigmas and replaces them with inclusive, comprehensive, shame-free lessons. New episodes are released every Wednesday and approach sexuality through relatable subjects. The show aims to unlearn harmful norms and provide fun, practical education for adults.
Episodes
When Violence Becomes a Performance: The Cornell 7 Case | An Office Hours Episode
Content note: This mini-lesson discusses sexual assault, drugging, and institutional responses to sexual violence.In this mini-lesson, Cin examines the allegations in the Cornell 7 case and reflects on how sexual violence can become a display of power among peers. She discusses the civil lawsuit, Cornell’s Title IX findings, the reopened criminal investigation, victim-blaming, and institutional ac
Queer History of Honolulu | A Field Trip Special
In Part 2 of our Hawaiʻi field trip, Cin and Asa explore three stops from the Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi trail: the Stones of Life at Kapaemahu, The Glade Show Club, and the Honolulu Pride Tree.We talk about māhū history and Indigenous understandings of gender, the criminalization of gender expression, queer nightlife and community at The Glade, and how two women who loved women becam
Hawaii Travel Journal: The Kingdom, The Queen, and The Coup | A Field Trip Special
Hawaiʻi wasn’t always part of the United States. It was a sovereign kingdom. And the story of how that kingdom ended is a lot messier than many of us were taught.In Part 1 of our Hawaiʻi field trip, Cin and Asa trade the resort itinerary for a history lesson. We’re talking about the Kamehameha dynasty, King Kalākaua, the Bayonet Constitution, Queen Liliʻuokalani, and the overthrow of the Hawaiian
The Obscene Little Sex Ed Book That Did | A History Mini-Lesson
In the 1800s, a pocket-sized book said sex was healthy, described the vulva, and told people how to prevent pregnancy. That was enough to put people on trial. In this mini-lesson of A Broad Sex Education, Cin and Asa look at Fruits of Philosophy by Charles Knowlton, one of the most controversial early sex ed and birth control books. We talk anatomy, contraception, obscenity laws, and how one littl
The Complicated History of the Birth Control Pill | Lesson 020, Pt. 3
The birth control pill changed everything but its history is messier than you think.In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, Cin and Asa explore the complicated history of the pill: Comstock laws, Margaret Sanger, Katharine McCormick, the scientists behind hormonal birth control, the Puerto Rico pill trials, FDA approval, and the court cases that helped make contraception legal.Because the pill w
The History of Not Getting Pregnant | Lesson 020, Pt. 2
Before the pill, people were still trying not to get pregnant and trying to avoid sexually transmitted infections.In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, Cin and Brooklyn explore the history of non-hormonal birth control, from ancient condom-like methods and spermicides to sheep-gut condoms, syphilis prevention, wartime condom campaigns, and Thailand’s 100% Condom Use Program. Because the desire
Birth Control 101: Test Your Contraception Knowledge | Lesson 020, Part 1
Think you know birth control?In this game-show style episode of A Broad Sex Education, Cin puts Asa and you to the test with a Birth Control 101 quiz. We cover condoms, the pill, IUDs, withdrawal, emergency contraception, fertility awareness, spermicide, vasectomies, and a few curveballs your high school health class probably skipped.Play along, keep score, and see if you can beat Asa.📚Resources &
How Did Birth Control Become a Moral Issue? | A Mini Lesson Special
In this mini-lesson, we’re starting the ABSE Birth Control Unit somewhere unexpected: Genesis 38. Cin shares a conversation with Brooklyn about the biblical story of Judah, Tamar, and Onan. This story is often used in arguments about masturbation, withdrawal, “spilling seed,” and birth control.But when we look at the full story, it’s not just about semen. It’s about family duty, inheritance, relig
Would a Tradwife Survive the Good Old Days? A Yesteryear Book Report Special
In this Book Report special, Cin is joined by fellow Bookworm Baddie Brooklyn to discuss Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, a novel about a tradwife influencer, motherhood, marriage, gender roles, religious expectations, and the fantasy of returning to “simpler times.”We start with a non-spoiler discussion of the book, Natalie as a character, tradwife influencer culture, and what the story says abou
The Pressure to Procreate Explained: Birth Rates, Power, & the "Right" Kind of Family | Lesson 019, Part 2
In Part 2 of “When Are You Having Kids? The Pressure to Procreate, Explained,” Cin is joined again by Asa and Brooklyn to continue the lesson on pronatalism: the policy, practice, or belief that encourages people to have children. This time, we move from personal baby pressure into the darker history of how reproduction becomes political.We discuss “race suicide” panic, eugenics, white nationalism
The Pressure to Procreate, Explained: The Language of Baby Pressure | Lesson 019, Part 1
Having kids is one of the most personal decisions someone can make, so why does everyone else seem to have an opinion on it?In Part 1 of The Pressure to Procreate, Explained: The Language of Baby Pressure, Cin is joined by Asa and Brooklyn to unpack pronatalism: the policy, practice, or belief that encourages people to have children. We break down the language of baby pressure, from “when are you
How Do You Know If You Want Kids? | A Study Break Special
Having children is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make but how many of us actually stop to ask if it's what we want?In this Study Break episode of A Broad Sex Education, Cin is joined by Brooklyn and Asa for an honest conversation about choosing whether or not to become a parent. Together, we explore the reasons people have children, the social expectations around parenthood, pregnancy,
Why Do We Say Someone is Horny? | A Summer Break Life Update
Class is on summer break! ☀️ In this quick life update, I share what's been happening behind the scenes, why we're taking a short pause, and what you can expect when Season 3 returns with a brand-new series on reproductive care, family planning, and pregnancy. Before we go, we answer one fun question: Why do we say someone is "horny"? Explore the surprising history behind one of the English langua
Beyond the Binary: A Global History of Gender Diversity | Lesson 18
What if there has never been just one way to understand gender?In this Pride Month special, we're traveling around the world to explore how different cultures have understood gender throughout history.From the Māhū people of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti to the Hijra communities of India, the Fa'afafine of Samoa, the Bissu people of Indonesia, and Two-Spirit traditions throughout Indigenous North America, we
Gay History: From Criminalization to Visibility | Lesson 017
In this episode we're exploring the history of gay men through the lenses of geography and history.From Ancient Greece and Rome to colonial laws, Oscar Wilde's trials, Berlin before World War II, Stonewall, and the AIDS crisis, we'll examine how societies have understood relationships between men across time and place.Along the way, we'll meet activists, artists, researchers, and communities who c
Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of Lesbianism | Lesson 016
If women who loved women have always existed, why is their history so much harder to find?In this Pride Month special, we're exploring the stories of women who loved women across history and around the world. From Ancient Greece and the poetry of Sappho to the Golden Orchid Societies of Southern China, Anne Lister's coded diaries, Boston Marriages, and the literary salons of Paris, we'll uncover h
"What Are You?" The Sexualization and Desexualization of Asian People (An Office Hours Special)
In this Office Hours episode for AAPI Heritage Month, we’re unpacking the sexualization and desexualization of Asian people, from the stereotype of the “submissive Asian woman” to why Asian men have historically been portrayed as less desirable in Western culture.We discuss where these stereotypes came from, how media and history shaped them, the impact of fetishization in dating culture, Filipino
Who Decides Gender Roles and Social Expectations? | A Study Break Special
Why are boys told not to cry? Why are women expected to be nurturing? And who decides what masculinity and femininity are supposed to look like in the first place?In this Study Break episode, Cin and Asa unpack gender roles, social expectations, beauty standards, emotional expression, and the pressure people feel to perform masculinity and femininity in everyday life.This conversation explores how
Why Does Non-Consent Feel Normalized? Why Survivors Don’t Come Forward & How We Prevent Sexual Violence | Lesson 015, Part 2
If sexual violence is so common, why are so many survivors afraid to come forward?In Part 2 of this series, Cin, Asa, and Brooklyn examine the systems, trauma responses, institutional failures, and social conditioning that make rape and sexual assault some of the most underreported and difficult crimes to prosecute.Through sociology, personal experience, legal frameworks, prevention strategies, an
Why Does Non-Consent Feel Normalized? The Impact of Rape Culture | Lesson 15, Part 1
If consent seems so simple, then why does non-consent feel so normalized?In Part 1 of this two-part series, Cin, Asa, and Brooklyn examine rape culture through sociology, history, media, mythology, power, and social conditioning. From legal definitions and consent education to cultural messaging, misogyny, and modern online communities, this lesson explores how society normalizes harmful behavior
Spilling the Tea on Consent: What the Tea Analogy Leaves Out (An Extra Credit Lesson)
The “Tea and Consent” video is one of the most widely shared explanations of consent. It is simple, clear, and easy to understand.So why doesn’t consent always feel that simple in real life?In this extra credit minisode, Cin and Asa break down the tea analogy and explore what it misses. From power dynamics and social pressure to communication gaps and real-world scenarios, this lesson expands the
How to Be Good at Sex | An Extra Credit Mini-Lesson
What actually makes someone “good” at sex?It’s probably not what you think.In this mini-lesson, we break down the real skills that create better sex, deeper connection, and more confidence in the bedroom. This is not about performance or technique. It is about awareness, communication, and understanding your body and your partner.We cover:• Why being open-minded changes everything• How learning yo
Wait...What is Sex? A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Sexual Intercourse | Lesson 014
Most people think they know what sex is. But if you had to define it, could you?In this lesson, we go back to the basics and break down what sex actually means. This episode explores how sex is defined, what happens in your brain during sex, and how the experience can change depending on context, connection, and physical dynamics.We cover the role of key brain regions involved in arousal and pleas
Blame Your Parents? Attachment Theory Explained (An Office Hours Special)
In this Office Hours episode of A Broad Sex Education, we’re breaking down attachment theory in a way that actually makes sense. If you’ve ever learned your attachment style but didn’t fully understand what it means, this episode walks you through it.We explore where attachment theory comes from, including the original research and the Strange Situation experiment, and how early relationships with
Why “The Birds and the Bees” Means Sex | A Spring Break Update
Class is on spring break, but we’re not leaving you without a mini lesson.In this quick update episode, we’re breaking down the meaning behind the phrase “the birds and the bees” and where it actually comes from. Why do we use this euphemism to talk about sex, and what does it say about how uncomfortable we are having direct conversations?Plus, a quick preview of what’s coming next!Follow now to e
Study Break: Hot Takes and Real Talk on Dating
Hi study buddies! In this episode, we’re taking a Study Break.Cin and Brooklyn are diving into their dating hot takes and having a real conversation about modern dating, relationships, and what people actually want (or think they want) when it comes to love.This episode a chance to explore real-life experiences, opinions, and the messy realities of dating.We talk about:• The difference between the
Study Break: Dating Red Flags, Relationship Values, and What Actually Matters
In this episode, we talk about dating red flags, relationship values, and what actually matters when building healthy relationships.Dating can feel complicated, especially in the world of modern dating apps and relationship expectations. Through our own experiences, we explore how people learn to recognize red flags in dating, understand their personal values, and figure out what they truly want i
Managing Menstruation: The Business of Blood | Lesson 013, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our menstrual products series, Cin and Brooklyn go beyond the products themselves and explore the history and sociology of menstruation management.We start with a global look at how people managed periods before modern products existed. From moss and buffalo hide pads to papyrus tampons in Ancient Egypt and rag belts in the Middle Ages, menstrual care has evolved dramatically over tim
Managing Menstruation: Menstrual Products 101 | Lesson 013, Pt. 1
In this lesson, Cin and Brooklyn break down Menstrual Products 101 and how to actually manage menstruation in real life.We cover the basics of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual discs, and period underwear, including what they are made of, how to use them safely, how long you can wear them, and the pros and cons of each. We also talk toxic shock syndrome, the 2024 tampon metals study, and wh
Chill... It's Just Blood: Stigma, Systems, and Period Poverty | Lesson 012, Pt. 2
In part two of Chill… It’s Just Blood, we zoom out from biology and look at the bigger picture.If half the population menstruates, how did something so common become so stigmatized?We explore how ancient myths, religious beliefs, and limited biological understanding shaped the way menstruation was viewed across cultures. From sacred power to ritual impurity, we unpack how those historical narrativ
Chill... It's Just Blood: Understanding the Menstrual Cycle | Lesson 012, Pt. 1
In this lesson, we break down the menstrual cycle in clear, simple biology. We walk through what the cycle is, why bleeding happens, how hormones shift across each phase, and what cramps actually are. We also talk about what period blood is made of, what different blood colors can mean, and why symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and cravings show up for so many people.Then we head into our Biolo
Lesson 011: How to Be a Man - Masculinity and the Manosphere (Pt.2)
In Part 2 of this A Broad Sex Education special, we shift from systems to people.This episode focuses on communication, vulnerability, and community building as real alternatives to the isolation and anger many men are taught to live with. Through an open conversation, we reflect on how masculinity is learned, how emotional expression is discouraged, and what happens when men are never given space
Lesson 011: How to Be a Man - Masculinity and the Manosphere (Pt. 1)
What does it actually mean to be a man, and who taught us that?In Part 1 of this A Broad Sex Education lesson, we explore the social, economic, and psychological systems that shape modern masculinity. From rigid gender scripts and emotional suppression to the rise of the manosphere and online radicalization, this episode examines how many men are taught to navigate the world and how those lessons
Lesson 010: Libido, Desire, & Attraction Explained
Welcome back to the second semester of A Broad Sex Education 🎓We’re kicking things off with a foundational lesson on libido, desire, and sexual attraction, three words we use interchangeably even though they mean very different things.In this lesson, we’re breaking down:What libido actually is and what it is notWhy desire does not always show up spontaneouslyHow bodies, stress, sleep, and mental h
Lesson 009: Santa's Baby - Unwrapping the Naughties and Nice About Sugar Dating
In this holiday special episode of A Broad Sex Ed, we’re unwrapping the naughty and nice realities of sugar dating through a realistic, non-glamorized lens. Together, we explore what sugar dating actually is (and isn’t), how different arrangements are structured, and what these dynamics can teach us about boundaries, autonomy, and power.In this episode, we cover:What we mean when we talk about sug
Lesson 008: Behind Closed Doors - Inappropriate Scandals that Shaped American Politics (Pt. 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of Behind Closed Doors, where we pick up right where we left off and step into some of the most defining political scandals of the modern era. In this lesson, we explore how public controversies have shaped American politics, shaken institutions, influenced voter behavior, and rewritten the way we talk about power, accountability, and credibility.This episode covers:⟡ Clinton &am
Lesson 008: Behind Closed Doors - Inappropriate Scandals that Shaped American Politics (Pt. 1)
In Lesson 008: Part 1, we open the door to some of America’s most inappropriate and influential political scandals… and reveal how they shaped history far more than the textbooks ever admitted.From Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings to the Reynolds Pamphlet, from Grover Cleveland’s cover-up to Gary Hart’s “follow me around” challenge, and finally the groundbreaking testimony of Anita Hill, this ep
Lesson 007: First Times & Family Ties: A Deeper Look at Virginity and Marriage
Join us as we take a look at how virginity and marriage became two of history’s most powerful myths. In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, we trace the origins of purity culture- from ancient marriage contracts and blood-stained sheets to modern body-count debates and purity pledges. It's part history, part sociology, and all about unlearning the lesson that purity needs to be proven.✏️ Listen
That's a Vibe! Choosing your Perfect Pleasure Tool | An Extracurricular Mini-Lesson
Welcome to A Broad Sex Education: Extracurricular Shop Class Edition! In this solo session, your host and expert vibe guide, Cin, walks you through everything you should consider before buying a sex toy.From cost and materials to power sources, durability, and design, this class is all about investing in your pleasure safely and confidently. Whether you’re shopping for your first vibe or upgrading
Between the Sheets and the Pages | An Extra Credit Interview with Heartbound Bookshop
In this Extra Credit episode of A Broad Sex Edudcation, we’re cozying up with the founders of Heartbound Bookshop, the first romance-exclusive bookstore in Orange County, California, to talk about how romance novels can double as informal sex education and why diverse love stories matter. We sit down with Jenika and Ayesha to explore how reading about intimacy, consent, and communication can teach
Lesson 006: Sex Work, Stigma & Amsterdam’s Red Lights (Pt. 2)
Class is back in session, and we’re continuing our special multi-part lesson on Amsterdam! In Part 2, we take a closer look at the city’s Red Light District and explore the long and complicated history of sex work in the Netherlands.From medieval tolerance to brothel bans, legal reforms, and modern window closures, we break down how Amsterdam’s reputation was shaped by politics, trade, colonizatio
Lesson 006: Navigating Amsterdam’s Sex-Positive Spaces (Pt. 1)
Class is back in session and we’re kicking off a special multi-part lesson on Amsterdam! In Part 1, we map out the must-see spots in the city- from inclusive sex shops to memorials that honor queer history. Join us, Cin and Asa, as we recap their recent trip, explore Amsterdam’s geography through a sexuality-focused lens, and share what made this destination stand out.✨ Support sex-positive spaces
Lesson 005: Hard Facts About the Penis (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of The Hard Facts About the Penis, we’re back with more lessons you never got in school. Asa continues as a guest lecturer to explore the anthropology of the penis—from cultural views, language, and shame to the ways history has shaped how we think about this organ today.Then, it’s time for science class with a pop quiz: sperm 101. We test your knowledge on the surprising stats behind sp
Lesson 005: Hard Facts About the Penis (Pt. 1)
In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, we’re heading back to health class to uncover what school skipped about penis anatomy. From the corpora cavernosa to the urethral sponge, we break down the internal and external structures, bust myths about erections, and demystify foreskin and circumcision.Then, in our math lesson, we explore the data behind penis size statistics, the truth about “average
Class Is Out… But We’re in Amsterdam
We’re on summer break and taking you with us — straight to Amsterdam. Here’s a quick check‑in and a sneak peek at what’s coming next on A Broad Sex Education.
Lesson 004: The Climax of it All - Understanding the Human Sexual Response
In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, we’re breaking down what school left out about orgasms and sexual response. We trace the history of orgasmic lore, from Victorian-era hysteria myths to the groundbreaking research from Masters & Johnson. Then we shift to social science, unpacking sexual response models—from Masters & Johnson’s four phases to the Dual Control “gas and brakes” framew
Vulva vs. Vagina: Understanding Female Anatomy | Lesson 003
In this episode of A Broad Sex Education, we're breaking down what school left out. We cover the science of female sex and reproductive anatomy, explaining the difference between the vulva and vagina, introducing the full structure of the clitoris, and exploring how all of it actually works. Then we take a brief trip through history to learn how and why the clitoris has been overlooked in science
Study Break: Materialists Movie Review (SPOILERS)
🎬 Study Break: Materialists (2025)Brooklyn and Cin took a field trip to see Materialists and they’ve returned to study hall with opinions. Asa hasn’t seen it yet, but that’s not stopping us from breaking down what this film has to say (intentionally or not) about dating and relationships.Join us for a laughter-filled Study Break between lessons, brought to you by A Broad Sex Education. ⚠️ Spoiler
Lesson 002: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality 101
How many times have you heard someone use the word “sex” when they meant “gender”? Or treated gender and sexuality like they’re the same thing? In this foundational lesson, we’re breaking it all down.In this episode, we unpack the differences between sex, gender, and sexuality and explore why those lines often get blurred. From chromosomes to cultural norms, we look at how biology, identity, and a
Office Hours - The Making of a Sex Educator
Welcome to Office Hours, your after-class pass to ask anything about human sexuality because curiosity is always encouraged here. In this episode, Asa flips the script and interviews host Cin about what inspired A Broad Sex Education- how a spark of curiosity turned into a calling, and why we all deserve better than those awkward high school health class convos.Whether you’re here for the history
Lesson 001: Why is Sex Taboo?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into why sex has long been considered a taboo topic in America. We'll explore the historical roots of sexual repression, from ancient confessions to postal obscenity laws, and how different cultures around the world approach sex education and sexuality. We'll also break down the numbers — are societies that embrace open conversations about sex actually safer and
Trailer: Orientation Day at A Broad Sex Education
Welcome to A Broad Sex Education — your crash course in the sex education you deserved but never got. Hosted by Cin, this podcast goes beyond the basics to explore sexuality, pleasure, consent, identity, and everything they forgot to teach you in health class.Each lesson dives into different aspects of human sexuality, with a school-themed twist (no boring lectures, promise). If you’re ready to un
Recommended
TED Business
Dark Night Tales with Brian King
Fantasy Flex
زن بودن
Medicine with Meaning
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Collection
Take Back Your Health®
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
Solved Murders - True Crime Stories
紐約鳥｜New York Aperture
The Swerve Podcast: Obscure Topics | Conspiracy Theories
The Bread and Banter Podcast
