How do I get comfortable exploring my own body?

Self-pleasure, Shame, and Double Standards

If you grew up with shame or fear around masturbation—shame you may very well still carry—this episode was made for you. Host Mia Davis sits down with Danielle Bezalel, creator, executive producer, and host of Sex Ed with DB, for an eye-opening conversation about self-pleasure, double standards, and what actually happens when you run a month-long Magic Wand experiment. Whether you've never explored this territory before or just want to go deeper, Danielle's compassionate, judgment-free approach makes this the starting point you didn't know you needed.

Today’s questions

• What has your own personal journey with self-pleasure looked like?

• How can parents talk to their kids about masturbation?

• How does self-esteem play a role in self-pleasure?

• What were the results of your Magic Wand masturbation experiment?

• What masturbation tips do you have for beginners?

• How can you incorporate self-pleasure in the context of a relationship?

• How do you take the pressure off of orgasming when it comes to self-pleasure?

• How can you navigate conversations or boundaries with your partner if they are uncomfortable with masturbation (and/or don’t want you to masturbate)? 

Today's Guest

Danielle Bezalel, MPH