Do We Know Things?

Periods: Why So Taboo?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:25 GMT

Aunt Flo, Shark Week, Time of the Month. What is your favourite euphemism to avoid saying the word menstruation? Menstruation happens to half of the population at some point in their lives, but it is taboo in many places. This taboo prevents us from talking openly about menstruation and the menstrual cycle because it is seen as icky and gross. Of all the topics related to sex, the menstrual cycle might be the most shrouded in mystery.

How much pain is normal during your period? Is PMS real? When during the cycle is pregnancy a risk? Can you answer these questions? Listen in to learn about things you might not know about the menstrual cycle.

Periods? What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

Links mentioned in this episode

Wikipedia entry about the menstrual cycle.

Ask questions anonymously here.

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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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Love is Blind and Birth Control is Complicated

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

On the last episode of DWKT, I promised an episode on the menstrual cycle, but something urgent came up. That urgent matter was the birth control discussion on Love is Blind season 6. One of the couples decides not to have penis-vagina sex because they really, really don't want to get pregnant. At first I judged them, but then thanks to an Instagram post, I came around and realized I was a jerk. Listen as I talk about why we shouldn't judge them, comment on the horror that is sex ed and reproductive health in the U.S., and give a crash course on birth control.

Birth Control! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

Links mentioned in this episode

The IG post is in this reel

Vasalgel website

The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here.

Download the script here.

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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The Coolidge Effect

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:10:01 GMT

What the heck is the Coolidge Effect? Sex research nerds will be familiar with this term, but others might not. It is a specific sexual phenomenon named after an urban legend about U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Sound odd? It is! And the researcher who named it that did it as a hoax. This episode will take us on an oddly detailed journey through rat sex research, examine our human biases about sex, and look at whether or not men need more sexual variety than women.

The Coolidge Effect! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

Links mentioned in this episode

The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here.

Download the script here.

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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Notes from the Road - Part 2

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:15 GMT

Part 2 of my 2 month road trip. I visit the Kinsey Institute, attend a kink convention, and contemplate the many abortion-related billboards on my journey through the U.S.A. I also go to the foggy land where the Twilight Vampires live.

Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!

Things mentioned in this episode:

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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

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Embracing the Solo Life with Peter McGraw: DWKT on the Road

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:30:59 GMT

Being single comes with a lot of stigma! We live in a world where being part of a couple is seen as #goals and anything outside of this, whether it be having multiple partners or choosing to be single come with societal judgment. For single folks, thankfully, there are people like Dr. Peter McGraw who hosts the podcast Solo: A Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life who shares the joys of being a solo. In this episode Peter will define what makes someone a solo vs. just single, tackle some myths about single life, and celebrate the awesomeness of solos.

Being single! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

Links mentioned in this episode:

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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and editing by Matt Tunnacliffe

Music and mastering by Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

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Notes from the Road - Part 1

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:00:44 GMT

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 Psychology

Book Loft in Columbus, OH

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? survey

Download the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/56-notesfromtheroad1

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

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Circumcision Redux

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:57:04 GMT

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? survey

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 and cohosting by Matt Tunnacliffe

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

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Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Fiction

Mon, 02 May 2022 22:02:55 GMT

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 here

Links from the Episode:

Frye Festival

Hallie Lieberman's essay on the history of the vibrator

Links to my guest's latest books:

Décomposée by Clémentine Beauvais

We, Jane by Aimee Wall

L’accoucheuse de Scots Bay translated by Sonya Malaborza

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

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The First Cut is the Deepest: Penile Circumcision

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:52:06 GMT

Penile circumcision. It’s a big deal! People have very strong feelings about it. For some it is a religious rite 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.pixels

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 and cohosting by Matt Tunnacliffe

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nightmare of Endometriosis

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:52:22 GMT

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 episode

Information on #ActOnEndo - the campaign to send letters to your MPs.

Nancy's Nook Endo

I Care Better

Katie Kelly on Instagram

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

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Lube, Glorious Lube!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:01:53 GMT

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 episode

Katie Kelly on Instagram and TikTok

Reconnect Health Centre

MotherhoodLink (Online courses for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)

WHO recommendations 2012, 2020

Dangerous Lilly Lube Guide

Bad Vibes Lube Info

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

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The Pill, Your Partner(s), and You

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:57 GMT

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Need for Nuance in Stories of Nonmonogamy

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:36 GMT

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 Instagram

Kathy Labriola

Tara Brach

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

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Restorative Justice: A More Human Process for Survivors

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:49 GMT

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 Assault

Links mentioned in this episode:

Marlee Liss Instagram

Marlee Liss Website

Amplify RJ

Trauma Not Transformed is Trauma Transferred by Tabitha Mpamira-Kaguri

Until We Reckon by Danielle Sered

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mini-episode - The Serotonin Addendum

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:33:44 GMT

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Love a Drug?

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:18:26 GMT

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 166

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reality of Fantasies

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:16:54 GMT

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 Instagram

Sex and Psychology Blog

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Clitoris

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:47:28 GMT

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/episodes

Find 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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Abstinence Work?

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:21:19 GMT

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 episode

Donate to Scarleteen!

Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sex Education: Not Just for Kids

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:00:52 GMT

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/episodes

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions from a Confused Monogamist

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:38:31 GMT

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 episode

American Psychological Association, Division 44 Committee on Consensual Nonmonogamy

The Ethical Slut

Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes

Hosted 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

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41 - Why are You So Obsessed with Monogamy?

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:48:00 GMT

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/episodes

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

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40 - What is Monogamy?

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:37:53 GMT

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/episodes

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

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August Break - Mini-Episode

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:20 GMT

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 Tunnacliffe

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton

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39 – Rethinking Femininity: Understanding Femmephobia

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:59:43 GMT

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 work on 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 Website

Femme_Research on Instagram

Links mentioned in this episode

Housework from Free to Be You and Me

Nellie McClung Heritage minute https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/nellie-mcclung

Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes

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

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38 - The G-spot is Not a Spot

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:36:20 GMT

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 episode

Cosmo https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a32037401/g-spot-not-real/

Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes

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

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37 - Time to Get Aroused?

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:54:48 GMT

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/episodes

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

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36 - Oxytocin: What's Love Got to Do With It?

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:10:18 GMT

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 here

Just Says In Mice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justsaysinmice

Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 - Do Menstrual Cycles Sync?

Tue, 11 May 2021 02:36:45 GMT

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/episodes

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

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34 - Sex Work and the Law

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:10:10 GMT

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/episodes

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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April Break - Consent and Rejection with BK Chan (Re-release)

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:35:03 GMT

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-x46JU

Want more of this? Take BK's online course on Emotional Intelligence http://www.fluidexchange.org/eicourse.html

Download the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/15-consent-rejection

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.

Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan.

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33 - Sex Toys & Safety

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:20:37 GMT

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: @SarahBHoll

Instagram @formidablefemme

March Break - To Pee or Not to Pee Revisited

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:08:54 GMT

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/episodes

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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Sex, Stress, and COVID - Crossover episode with Succeed Under Stress podcast

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:44 GMT

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 Horowitz

Guest Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton

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31 - Intersex: Beyond the Binary

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:40:16 GMT

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 YouTube

InterAct 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

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Winter Break - Orgasms from PVI (Re-release)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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

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30 - What Does it Mean to be Emasculated?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:00:50 GMT

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

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29 - The Joy of Vibrators

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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/episodes

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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28 - Myths of Male Desire

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

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.

Men's Desire! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Dr. Murray’s website: https://www.sarahhuntermurray.com/

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

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27 - Biology of Sex

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:57:07 GMT

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!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Dr. Fausto-Sterling’s website: http://www.annefaustosterling.com/

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

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26 - Anniversary Episode: Top 5 Sex Myths and More!

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:11:59 GMT

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!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

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 Tunnacliffe

Thanks to Dr. Anne Koval for art history info!

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25 – The Hair Down There

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:04:55 GMT

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!

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

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24 - Orgasms Do Not Equal Sexual Satisfaction

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:00:36 GMT

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!

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

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23 - Should You Stop Masturbating?

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:58:09 GMT

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!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

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 Tunnacliffe

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22 - Virginity isn't Real

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

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

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21 - The Pros and Cons of Porn

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

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!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

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

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20 - All About the Clitoris

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:38:39 GMT

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!

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

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

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August Hiatus - Mini Episode

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:00:44 GMT

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/g8Ry7z

Explore More Summit https://www.exploremoresummit.com/

Women of Sex Tech Con https://womenofsextech.com/wost-con-2020

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 Tunnacliffe

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19 - Awkward Questions from Confused Guys

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:14 GMT

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 Tunnacliffe

Thanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview.

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18 - Let's Talk About Shame

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:58 GMT

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 Tunnacliffe

Thanks to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview.

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17 - HPV: Fear and Misunderstanding

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

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 misunderstood

HPV! 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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Thank you to Sheilanova Cornelio for sharing her story.

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16 - Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

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 Doolittle

Links for David Castro-Harris and Amplify RJ:

Website: https://www.amplifyrj.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplify.rj/

Eventbrite link: https://amplifyrj.eventbrite.com

YouTube 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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.

Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interviews.

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15 - Consent and Rejection

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:00:21 GMT

Check out BK's video, Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgd3m-x46JU

Want 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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe.

Thank to Julia Kaufmann for transcribing the interview with BK Chan.

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14 - Sexual Assault: Stats and Stories

Mon, 25 May 2020 16:00:23 GMT

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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Research Assistance by Elizabeth Stregger

Links mentioned in the show:

Trigger Warning: Breakfast comic https://medium.com/the-nib/trigger-warning-breakfast-c6cdeec070e6

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13 - Random Topics for Strange Times

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:15:39 GMT

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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Special guest: Dr. Shelly Colette

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12 - The History and Mystery of IUDs

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:40:39 GMT

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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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11 - To Pee or Not to Pee

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:00:38 GMT

Yet another episode on messages women get from the media! This time I am looking at whether or not people with vaginas need to pee after sex to prevent urinary tract/bladder infections. Most people I know are aware of the peeing-after-sex rule for the care and keeping of the urinary tract. But, is this true? Does peeing actually help stave off the agonizing hell of a UTI? If you have ever read any sort of media targeted at women, you will definitely think the answer is yes! But what does the research say? Listen now to find out. I will also delve into to other UTI-related topics like what causes them? And can you drown a UTI in cranberry juice to cure it?

Urinary tract infections! 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.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

Thanks to Dr. Jennifer Tomes for consulting on cognitive biases.

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10 - COVID-19, Sex, & Relationships

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:47 GMT

It seems like all anyone can talk about these days is the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. One way I thought I could add a voice of reason to the discussions about COVID-19 is to talk about some of the information about COVID-19, sex and relationships that I have seen circulating around on the internet. Like things about sex boosing your immune function. Spoiler alert, we don't actually know! I will also talk about New York City’s safer sex memo, and some research on relationships and on loneliness.

Before I dive into the research, I talk about studies on COVID-19 sex and relationships that you can participate in right now! And also Jeremy and I talk about our pandemic and social-isolation coping.

Sex and Immune Function! 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

Links to research studies mentioned in the show:

Kinsey Sex and Relationships study: https://knsy.in/COVID-19
Love in the time of COVID: https://loveinthetimeofcovid.me/
The COVID-19 Interpersonal & Social Coping Study https://copingstudy.com/covid

NYC Health PDF on Safer Sex https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-sex-guidance.pdf

Other awesome podcasts and people mentioned in this episode in order of appearance:

Feminist Survival Project https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-survival-project-2020/id1485281031
Clementine Morrigan https://www.clementinemorrigan.com/
Polyvagal Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/polyvagal-podcast/id1452037362
Atlantic Podcast Summit https://atlanticpodcastsummit.com/
Pickle Planet Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pickle-planet-podcast/id1426985559
Constellate Stories Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/constellate-stories/id1496662547
Turn Me On Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/turn-me-on/id1200938612
Momgasm Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momgasm/id1457742717
Serena Haines https://www.instagram.com/sdh_rewilding/

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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9 - What's a Kegel Anyway?

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Media targeted at women, including magazines, YouTube channels, and TV shows, seem to regularly trumpet the importance of doing Kegel exercises. Raise your hand if you have been told to or felt like you should do Kegels at some point in your life!

Kegel exercises are the flexing and releasing of the muscles a specific set of muscles in your pelvic region. These exercises are supposed to strengthen the area around the vagina so you don’t pee when your sneeze, so your uterus doesn’t fall out of your vagina after you give birth, and so you can tightly grip a penis inside of you.

Are Kegels the miracle exercise they are made out to be? And are cisgender women the only ones who are supposed to Kegel? Find out on this episode of Do We Know Things? where I talk to Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katie Kelly about all things pelvic floor, including if we really need to do Kegels, childbirth, and peeing when we sneeze.

Kegel exercises, 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

Interview with Katie Kelly. Her websites are: https://katiekellypt.ca/ and https://motherhoodlink.ca/

She also posts great content on her instagram accounts @ptkatiekelly and @motherhoodlink

Comment from Amanda Boss

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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8 - Abortion Feelings

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:21:20 GMT

What are the feelings people have after having an abortion? In the sex education field, we say that abortion is part of mental health care and that most people are relieved after the have an abortion. Anti-choice groups want us to think that abortions are psychologically harmful. It is important that the misinformation be addressed with the actual research with actual people. On this episode of “Do We Know Things?” I will dig into the data of some well-designed studies that address feelings and outcomes after abortion, and I will also talk about the harm caused by abortion stigma. Tune in to Episode 8 of Do We Know Things? Also, make sure to check out Episode 7 on what you need to know about abortion, which is the prelude to this episode.

Abortions and feelings, 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

Commentary from Richard Wassersug

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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7 – What Do You Need to Know about Abortion?

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:00:03 GMT

Abortion is a part of reproductive healthcare. As a sex educator and a feminist, I know how important it is for people to be able to control their reproductive lives. I often talk about sex being a taboo topic that people avoid discussing, but abortion is talked about even less! This leads to misunderstandings, misconceptions, and stigma around abortion. We'll talk access, politics and the law concerning your right to choose with Tasia Alexopolous, who will take us through a crash course in what we need to know about abortion.

Abortion! 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

Interview with Tasia Alexopoulos

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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6 – Who Wants Sex More?

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:36:58 GMT

Do men really want sex more than women?

It's a widely-endorsed stereotype that you'll find everywhere from great literature to teen romantic comedies. Men of all sexual orientations being complete lust monsters that can't control themselves while women are vanguards of purity blocking men's advances or tragically succumbing to lesbian bed death.

Of course the reality is much more complicated than horny dudes and prudish women. On this episode we'll dive into the research on gender and lust, check our cultural biases, and see what we can learn from the animal kingdom.

Do we know things about gender and sexual desire? Let's find out!

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5 – Does Testosterone Make You Horny?

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:00:12 GMT

Testosterone. Even the mention of the word conjures up images both good and bad: From the chisel-jawed, muscled-up action hero to the dude with the pickup truck doing donuts in the parking lot at 3 in the morning.

It's such a mythical hormone. We ascribe to it virtually everything that has to do with masculinity. It makes men strong, hairy…and virile, but actually, everyone has testosterone coursing through their blood stream. Yes, it is linked with physical markers of masculinity, like low body fat and higher muscle mass on average, but what about the sexual and psychological stuff. Does testosterone make us horny?

Do we know things about testosterone and sexual desire? Let's find out!

Find the script for this episode with notes and references at www.doweknowthings.com

Feedback from Matt Tunnacliffe and Dr. Tierney Lorenz

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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4 – Depression, Anti-depressants, and Sex

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:33:58 GMT

In this episode we'll sift through the research to find out what actually happens to our sexual function when we take antidepressants.

Roughly 7% of Canadians and 12% of Americans are taking antidepressant meds like Prozac or Zoloft.

While anti-depressant medication lifts millions out of the gloom, there's also the side effects. There are a range of possible side effects including dry mouth, intense dreams, and upset stomachs, but in this episode, we are talking about the sexual side effects.

Do We Know Things about antidepressants and sex? Let's find out!

Find the script for this episode with notes and references at www.doweknowthings.com

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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3 – Herpes, Herpes Everywhere

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:01 GMT

On this episode, we are talking about herpes. Specifically, does EVERYONE have herpes?

So many sex educators seem to think that most people on this planet have herpes. I have often thought that this stat couldn’t be true, but somehow have never actually looked into it. In this episode we'll crunch the numbers, to try and sort fact from hyperbole.

We'll also talk about what herpes is, the stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections, and what you need to know to battle herpes' stigma.

Do we know things about herpes? Let's find out!

Find the script for this episode with notes and references at www.doweknowthings.com

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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2 - Part 2: Orgasms from PVI – The Why

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:48 GMT

On this episode, I delve into WHY some women might have orgasms from PVI while some don’t. And also, why it shouldn’t matter! The episode features a strange story about clitoral surgeries and a researcher/princess who, according to Wikipedia, is the great grand-niece of Napoleon Bonaparte. I will also have some feedback from some of the researchers featured on the last episode: Dr. Debby Herbenick and Dr. Elisabeth Lloyd.

Listen to find out if we know things about about orgasms.

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Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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1 - Orgasms from PVI

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:54:32 GMT

Listen to find out if we know things about about orgasms.

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Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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Introducing: Do We Know Things?

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:50:02 GMT

I’m Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton. By day, I’m a sex researcher and psychology professor who teaches about sex.

If you are a sex geek like me or if you just want to know things, subscribe to listen to me question everything you thought you knew about sex!

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