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Women Don’t Expire: Aging, Menopause, and Cultural Myths - Part 1
In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we unzip a topic too many women are expected to navigate without enough information: perimenopause and menopause.We break down what perimenopause and menopause…
Clarity, Not Whispers: Sexual Wellness Procedures Unzipped
In this episode, we unzip treatments like O-Shots®, G-Shots®, and MonaLisa Touch®—procedures that often enter conversations through television, social media, friends, and word of mouth.We talk about…
They’re Listening to You: Why Parents Matter in Sex Ed
In this episode, we unzip one of the most important—and often most avoided—roles we can play as parents and caregivers: being a trusted source of sex education.Instead of relying on awkward, one-time…
Pulling the Thread: The Real Impact of the Mifepristone Ruling
In this episode, we unzip the recent Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling impacting access to mifepristone through telehealth and mail delivery, and why this fight is about so much more than one…
Private, Not Taboo: Masturbation Unzipped
In this episode, we unzip masturbation without the awkwardness, the myths, or the shame.In honor of International Masturbation Month, we take a candid look at one of the most common, and most…
Don’t Make It Weird: It’s Just Lube
Lube is one of the most normal parts of sex play—and one of the least talked about.In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we get practical about what actually matters when it comes to lubricants. We…
Masculinity & Medicine: Men, Sex, and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men—and one of the easiest to ignore.In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we sit down with Dr. Arthur Burnett—Professor of Urology at the Johns…
Violence Against Women: It’s Not Random, It’s Reinforced
Violence against women is shaped by the systems, language, and narratives we see every day.In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we unpack how normalization happens in plain sight—through headlines…
Consent Isn’t Optional - Even When It’s Clickable
In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we step into a messy, very public story to ask a much bigger question: what happens when someone’s private sexual expression is exposed without their…
The Hookup Culture Myth: Why College Sex Isn’t What You Think
We’re unpacking the myths about college sex and relationships—what’s really happening, what’s exaggerated, and why everyone assumes the worst. Drawing on decades of research, surveys, and real…
From Swipes to Scams: Online Dating and Digital Safety
Online dating can be thrilling—but it comes with new risks in a world full of apps, smart devices, and AI tricks. In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we break down practical ways to stay safe while…
Podcasthon 2026: SisterSong and the Reproductive Justice Movement
Reproductive justice isn’t just about pregnancy. It’s about power, policy, and the conditions that shape people’s lives.This week, Unzipping Taboos is proud to participate in Podcasthon, a global…
It’s More Than a Love Language: Communication Beyond Categories
In this episode, we unzip the idea of love languages—where it came from, why it resonates with so many people, and where it falls short.We take a closer look at The 5 Love Languages, introduced by…
Curious About Ball Busting? You’re Not Alone
In this episode, we unzip ball busting—a kink Dr. Sue gets asked about regularly through Hey Dr. Sue, and one that’s often surrounded by judgment, confusion, assumptions, and quiet shame. We talk…
Bodies Aren’t Calendars: Periods, Pregnancy, and Protection
In this episode, we unzip how the menstrual cycle actually works, what influences the likelihood of pregnancy, and why real bodies don’t operate on neat, predictable timelines. We explore how stress,…
What We’re Told About Men and Sex: Myths and Misunderstandings
In this episode, we focus on the myths about men’s sexual health and sex, from the idea that men always want sex to assumptions about performance, size, and desire.We unzip male sexual health myths…
Taking a Beat: Self Care in the Middle of Hard News
In this episode, we pause.In response to recent current events, we made the intentional choice to set aside what we had planned and instead focus on care for anyone feeling heavy, activated, or…
Wait, That’s Not True? Common Sex Myths We’re Still Believing
In this episode, we unpack some of the most common myths you’ve probably heard—and maybe even believed—about sex and sexual health. From not being able to get pregnant on your period, to sperm…
Unzipping AI: Sex, Critical Thinking, and the Limits of Technology
What happens when we start asking AI our most vulnerable questions about sex, sexuality, and sexual health? In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we talk candidly about why so many people turn to…
Consent Isn’t Just for Sex: It's Bigger than the Bedroom
In this episode of Unzipping Taboos, we talk about consent as something that lives far beyond sex—and how often it gets missed in everyday interactions.We explore what consent looks like in…
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