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 your own body improves your experiences

• What it means to communicate what you actually want

• How to stay present and read your partner’s responses

• Why sex is a shared experience, not a performance

• Letting go of the idea that there is one “right” way

Plus a bonus tip on what to do after sex that most people skip but should not.

If you have ever wondered whether you are “good” at sex, this episode will shift how you think about it.

📚Resources & Next Steps

• Sex Talks: The Five Conversations that Will Help Transform Your Love Life by Vanessa Marin, LMFT and Alexander Marin

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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 pleasure, the difference between dopamine and oxytocin, and how substances like caffeine, alcohol, and weed can impact your experience. We also look at how different positions affect control, stimulation, and connection, and why sex is not one-size-fits-all.

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We explore where attachment theory comes from, including the original research and the Strange Situation experiment, and how early relationships with caregivers shape the way we experience connection, emotional safety, and relationships as adults.

Cin and Brooklyn also talk through how attachment styles show up in real life, especially in dating and relationships, and why social media often oversimplifies attachment theory into labels instead of patterns.

Attachment theory is not about labeling yourself. It is about understanding your patterns so you can navigate relationships with more awareness, intention, and communication.

If you’re interested in relationship psychology, dating, emotional intelligence, and communication, this episode will help you better understand yourself and your relationships.

📚Resources

• Attachment Project
• Strange Situation Experiment (video)
• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
• Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

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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?

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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 talking stage and dating

• Why people avoid commitment (and what that really means)

• “The ick” and how to tell if it actually matters

• Why butterflies might be anxiety, not chemistry

• Attachment styles and how they show up in relationships

• Why first dates don’t tell you everything

• The “3-date rule” for deciding compatibility

• Why some people stay in relationships just to avoid being alone

• What being in love actually feels like

• Communication, expectations, and teaching people how to treat you

• Closure, breakups, and moving on

Dating can feel confusing, emotional, and sometimes frustrating, especially when we’ve never been taught how to navigate relationships in a healthy way.

This episode is an honest conversation about dating, relationship values, emotional intelligence, and communication as we figure it out along the way.

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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 in a partner.

In this conversation we discuss:

• What dating red flags really are

• How relationship values shape compatibility

• Why people often ignore red flags early in relationships

• The difference between loving someone and being in love

• Why finding the right partner matters more than simply finding a partner

• Communication and emotional awareness in relationships

Many people are never taught how to navigate dating, relationship communication, and emotional compatibility. This episode explores how those skills develop over time through reflection, experience, and honest conversations.

If you're interested in dating advice, relationship values, healthy relationships, and modern dating culture, this episode offers a thoughtful discussion about how people find partners who truly align with them.

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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 time.

Then we dive into how advertising shaped public perception of periods. From early 1900s sanitary napkin ads and Disney’s educational film The Story of Menstruation, to blue liquid in tampon commercials, the toxic shock scandal of the 1980s, and modern campaigns that finally show real period blood.

We also talk about:

1. How World War I helped inspire disposable pads
2. The invention of the modern tampon and Tampax
3. Why discretion dominated mid-century advertising
4. The controversy around period ads on television
5. How modern campaigns are challenging stigma and expanding representation

And of course, we end class with a quiz, including the lifetime cost of having a period.

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📚Resources:

Menstruation History

1. Museum of Menstruation and Women’s Health - http://www.mum.org/
2. National Geographic. The History of Periods and Menstruation - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/periods-menstruation-women-history-ancient-egypt
3. Modibodi. History of Menstruation - https://www.modibodi.com/blogs/womens/history-menstruation
4. Pom Store. History of Period Products in Ancient Times - https://mypomstore.com/blogs/in-sync/history-of-period-products-ancient-times
5. PubMed Research Article on Menstrual History -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26703478/

Menstrual Product Advertising & Media

1. The Drum. The Evolution of Period Advertising - https://www.thedrum.com/news/gory-glory-the-evolution-period-advertising
2. The Conversation. How Period Product Ads Have Changed- https://theconversation.com/adventures-in-menstruation-how-period-product-ads-have-changed-to-reflect-a-more-realistic-experience-for-women-91417
3. Bustle. Why Period Commercials Use Blue Liquid - https://www.bustle.com/p/why-do-period-product-commercials-use-blue-liquid-the-practice-has-a-long-bizarre-history-2957963

Modern Campaigns & Advertising Controversies

1. Refinery29. Thinx Subway Ad Controversy - https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2015/10/96159/thinx-subway-ads-controversy
2. Slate. Thinx Ads and NYC Subway Debate - https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/10/ads-for-thinx-period-underwear-might-be-too-lewd-for-the-nyc-subway.html
3. SELF Magazine. Trans Representation in Period Product Campaigns - https://www.self.com/story/tampon-company-included-a-trans-man-in-their-campaign-to-end-period-shame

Toxic Shock Syndrome Case

1. New York Times. Procter & Gamble Toxic Shock Lawsuit - https://www.nytimes.com/1982/08/25/us/procter-gamble-settles-a-toxic-shock-suit.html

Educational Media Referenced

1. Disney Educational Film: The Story of Menstruation -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koYcUw4Ddkg

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 what people do not tell you when you are twelve and suddenly bleeding in your underwear.

Then we zoom out and look at the environmental impact of period products, including how much waste the average menstruating person generates over a lifetime.

Part two is coming next, where we get into the history of menstruation management and how period advertising shows what society thinks about periods over time.

*This episode is intended for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice. If you have specific health concerns, talk to your doctor. Any product links mentioned are for reference only. We are not affiliated unless clearly stated.

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📚Resources:

General Overview of Menstrual Products

HealthPartners. “Feminine Products: Pros and Cons.”

Products Mentioned in This Episode*

Beppy Cup

Ayora Cup & Applicator

Pixie Disc, Cup, & Applicator

Toxic Shock Syndrome & Metals in Tampons

Metals in Tampons Study (2024), Science of the Total Environment

PBS NewsHour. “Period products can contain hazardous ingredients…”

Environmental Impact of Menstrual Products

Environmental and Waste Impact Research (PMC)

Natracare. “How Much Plastic Is in Period Pads?”

Lifetime Usage Estimates

PBS NewsHour. Average Lifetime Tampon Use

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 narratives still influence social norms today.

Then we bring it into the present.

We talk about period poverty, global gaps in menstrual education and sanitation, what the World Health Organization reports about schools worldwide, and why menstrual products are still taxed in some U.S. states. We also look at menstrual leave policies and free product initiatives in places like Spain and Scotland, and what happens when supportive policies meet workplace stigma.

We close with a true or false pop quiz and practical tips for supporting yourself or your partner during menstruation.

Because menstruation is biological. But stigma, access, and policy are social.

If we’re going to destigmatize periods, we have to understand the systems around them.

📚Resources

1. Alliance for Period Supplies
2. UN Women
3. World Health Organization
4. Smithsonian Magazine
5. Lévi-Strauss, The Origin of Table Manners
6. Sturm, Blood Politics: Race, Culture, and Identity in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
7. Faure, The Power of Denial: Buddhism, Purity, and Gender
8. Leviticus 15:19–30
9. Tadros, Reconstructing the Origins of the Coptic Church through its Liturgy
10. Ellis, Man and Woman
11. Dharmacari Jnanavira, A Mirror for Women?
12. Shahi, Period & Emotion

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Then we head into our Biology Lab and test a period cramp simulator on Asa. We compare what the simulator feels like at different levels, talk honestly about how disruptive cramps can be in daily life, and reflect on why menstrual pain is so often minimized. If you have ever felt confused, dismissed, or embarrassed about periods, we are here to make it make sense and make it easier to talk about.

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Part two continues the lesson with the cultural side of menstruation, plus a true or false quiz that brings it all together.

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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 to be fully human.

We talk about:

1. How masculinity is absorbed through media, family, and early socialization
2. Emotional expression and why it is often punished in boys and men
3. The negative consequences of rigid masculinity on men and their relationships
4. How loneliness and lack of role models leave men vulnerable to harmful communities
5. What healthy community building actually looks like in practice
6. Why connection, not dominance, is the skill most men are missing

This episode is about compassion without excusing harm, accountability without shame, and choosing reflection over blame.

Content note: This episode includes discussions of masculinity, loneliness, online radicalization, suicide, homophobia, and violence against women. Please listen with care.

This is Part 2, released consecutively following Part 1 as part of our updated release schedule.

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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 can quietly work against them.

Together, we discuss:

1. The social rules boys are taught about strength, emotion, and worth
2. How masculinity is enforced through shame, dominance, and isolation
3. The pressure to be a provider in an increasingly difficult economy
4. How loneliness and emotional compression make men vulnerable online
5. The rise of incel culture and red pill ideology
6. How male pain is monetized and turned into content

This conversation is rooted in compassion without excusing harm. Our goal is to understand the systems that produce male disconnection and why so many men are searching for belonging in the wrong places.

⚠️ Content note: This episode discusses masculinity, loneliness, online radicalization, misogyny, suicide, and violence against women. Please listen with care.

📚 Part 2 will be released next week (not two weeks) as part of our new release schedule. Any episode released in parts will now be consecutive.

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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:

1. What libido actually is and what it is not
2. Why desire does not always show up spontaneously
3. How bodies, stress, sleep, and mental health influence wanting sex
4. How social rules and double standards shape how desire gets judged

We look at desire through four lenses: language, psychology, health, and sociology to unpack why so many people feel confused, broken, or “behind” when it comes to wanting sex.

Spoiler: it is not your body. It is the stories we were taught.

By the end of this lesson, you will have clearer language, less shame, and a better understanding of how desire actually works, plus a quick pop quiz to tie it all together.

Class is back in session.

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Sources & Further Reading

1. Come As You Are — Emily Nagoski, PhD
2. Contemporary sexual response research (Basson model)
3. APA & Cleveland Clinic resources on stress, hormones, and libido
4. Dutton & Aron (1974) on misattribution of arousal
5. Sexual Script Theory (Gagnon & Simon)

In this episode, we cover:

1. What we mean when we talk about sugar dating and sugar relationships
2. How different sugar arrangements are commonly structured
3. Why clarity, consent, and autonomy matter in transactional dynamics
4. Personal reflections from an ex–sugar baby, shared without identifying details
5. Harm-reduction considerations and safety awareness
6. A festive holiday pop quiz on mistletoe myths, global kissing traditions, and iconic holiday songs

🎄 Whether we’re curious, cautious, or just here for the holiday vibes, class is in session.

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This episode covers:

1. ⟡ Clinton & Lewinsky — Power, politics, betrayal, and the investigation that reshaped the presidency
2. Christine Blasey Ford & Brett Kavanaugh — Credibility politics, public testimony, and a Senate that repeated its own history
3. Why Scandals Influence Elections — How emotion, bias, and media narratives shape voter perception more than policy ever does
4. “Who Said It?” Pop Quiz — Match the quote to the scandal and test what you learned from both lessons

We also include a note on the Current Events section: we skipped the Epstein/Trump files in this lesson because the topic deserves its own full episode in the future.

This lesson builds on the themes from Part 1 — power, consent, accountability, gender dynamics, and how public controversy rewrites political history — and brings them into the contemporary landscape.

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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 episode examines the intersections of sex, power, consent, race, media, and political fallout.

We examine how these scandals influenced politics and how our institutions protected powerful men for generations while holding women responsible for the fallout.

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Clinton & Lewinsky, Kavanaugh & Ford, and the emotional psychology that shapes elections.

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Resources & Citations:

1. Wikipedia - List of Federal Political Sex Scandals in the United States

Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson

1. Monticello - “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: A Brief Account”
2. History.com - “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: What’s Known”
3. Gilder Lehrman Institute – Essay: “When Past Speaks Present: Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings”

Mariah Reynolds and Alexander Hamilton

1. The Reynolds Pamphlet by Alexander Hamilton
2. National Archives – Founders Online (All Hamilton Documents)

Maria Halpin and Grover Cleveland

1. PBS / American Experience biography
2. Huck, C., 2017. "The Halpin Affair: How Cleveland went from Scandal to Success
3. Serratore, Angela (September 26, 2013). "President Cleveland's Problem Child"

Donna Rice and Gary Hart

1. Bai, Matt (September 18, 2014). "How Gary Hart's Downfall Forever Changed American Politics". The New York Times Magazine.

Anita Hil and Clarence Thomas

1. C-Span / October 11, 1991: Anita Hill Full Opening Statement
2. CNN / Flashback: Clarence Thomas responds to Anita Hill
3. Vice New / Watch The Most Outrageous Questions Senators Asked Anita Hill In 1991

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📚Recommended Reading & Resources

Engels, F. (1884). *The origin of the family, private property, and the state.* Progress Publishers.

1. Classic Marxist analysis of how patriarchy and property ownership shaped marriage as a tool of social control.

Meyers, C. (1988). *Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite women in context.* Oxford University Press.

1. A foundational text on women’s roles, purity, and family law in early Hebrew society — including the Deuteronomy “proof of virginity.”

World Health Organization, UN Women, & Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. (2018). *Eliminating virginity testing: An interagency statement.* https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/eliminating-virginity-testing-an-interagency-statement

1. Global human-rights declaration explaining why virginity testing — including the two-finger test — is scientifically baseless and abusive.

Stacey, J. (2011). *Unhitched: Love, marriage, and family values from West Hollywood to Western China.* NYU Press.

1. Explores nontraditional family systems, including the Mosuo “walking marriages,” and how they challenge Western notions of marriage.

Faderman, L. (1991). *Odd girls and twilight lovers: A history of lesbian life in twentieth-century America.* Columbia University Press.

1. Chronicles queer women’s lives in a society that demanded heterosexual performance — the context behind lavender marriages.

National Women’s Law Center. (2023). *The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act reinforces sexism and abuse in sports.* https://nwlc.org/the-protection-of-women-and-girls-in-sports-act-reinforces-sexism-and-abuse-in-sports/

1. Explains how vague “sex verification” laws echo historic virginity testing and reinforce gender policing in modern policy.

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 your collection, this quick guide will help you find the perfect tool that fits your body, budget, and lifestyle.

This episode is short, practical, and a reminder that exploring pleasure is an important part of self-care, because you deserve to know your options.

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Plus, stick around for a special Psychology Pop Quiz: Guess That Trope! — where we connect popular romance storylines to the emotional and psychological needs they fulfill.

💗 In this episode:

• The origin story of Heartbound Bookshop
• How romance novels model intimacy, communication, and consent
• Why representation and cultural specificity matter in storytelling
• The psychology behind popular romance tropes
• Romance recommendations to celebrate Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭

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From medieval tolerance to brothel bans, legal reforms, and modern window closures, we break down how Amsterdam’s reputation was shaped by politics, trade, colonization, and stigma. We also share our honest thoughts about visiting the area and what stood out the most during our field trip.

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📚 Resources:

1. "The Evolution of Our Preferences: Evidence from Capuchin-Monkey Trading Behavior" by Keith M. Chen & Laurie R. Santos (2006)
2. Red Light Secrets - About the Red Light District

✨ Support sex-positive spaces, de-stigmatize pleasure, and come travel with us!

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Then, it’s time for science class with a pop quiz: sperm 101. We test your knowledge on the surprising stats behind sperm production, speed, and survival. Spoiler: there’s a lot more going on than what you learned in health class.

📌 This is the second half of Lesson 005—make sure you listen to Part 1, where we covered anatomy, size, and health research.

Resources Mentioned

1. Sperm speed - Turner, T.T., & Lysiak, J.J. “Sperm transport and survival in the female reproductive tract.” Reproduction. 2008;136(5): 633–644.
2. Sperm duration of survival in female body - Suárez, S.S., & Pacey, A.A. “Sperm transport and storage in the female reproductive tract.” Human Reproduction Update. 2006;12(1): 23–37.
3. Number of sperm per ejaculation. World Health Organization. WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th edition. 2021.
4. Sperm production time. Amann, R.P. “Spermatogenesis and sperm production.” In: Knobil & Neill’s Physiology of Reproduction, 4th edition. 2015.
5. Percent of ejaculate that is sperm. Carlsen, E., et al. “Semen quality and reproductive health: WHO manual.” Human Reproduction. 1992;7(1): 109–116.
6. Greek views - Dover, K.J. Greek Homosexuality. Harvard University Press, 1978.
7. Roman views -Clarke, J.R. Roman Sex: 100 B.C. to A.D. 250. Harry N. Abrams, 2003.

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Then, in our math lesson, we explore the data behind penis size statistics, the truth about “average,” and how self-reporting has distorted expectations. We also highlight erectile dysfunction research and why penis size isn’t actually a performance metric.

📌 Part 2 of “The Hard Facts of the Penis” drops in two weeks, where we’ll head to anthropology class to explore how language, culture, and shame shape the penis’s story—and wrap up with a science pop quiz to test your knowledge on sperm speed, survival, and some seriously surprising stats

📚 Studies & Resources Mentioned

1. Veale D, Miles S, Bramley S, Muir G, Hodsoll J. Am I normal?
2. Burnett AL, Nehra A, Breau RH et al: Erectile dysfunction: AUA guideline. J Urol 2018; 200: 633.
3. Mayo Clinic on Erectile Dysfunction
4. Circumcision WHO
5. Erection Blood volume (Cleveland Clinic)

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Resources:

Kinsey Institute – Overview of Sexual Response Research

Human Sexual Response by Masters & Johnson (1966)

Come As You Are by Emily Nagowski, Ph.D (2021)

PubMed Study: Orgasm Gap Statistics

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Resources:

1. The Clitoris, Uncovered: An Intimate History – Scientific American
2. Clitoral History: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Discovery – Nursing Clio
3. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female External Genitalia – NCBI
4. Female Reproductive System Overview – Cleveland Clinic
5. Victorian Clitoridectomy Article – UML Faculty Resource
6. Anatomy of the Clitoris: Dispelling Myths – YouTube, TEDx Talks

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. ⚠️ Spoilers ahead!

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 attraction each play a role in how we understand ourselves and others.

Class subjects include:

1. Social Science: understanding the distinctions between sex, gender, and sexuality, plus a look at early models used to define human attraction
2. English: a vocabulary lesson on the wide spectrum of sexualities and evolving identity terms
3. Pop Quiz: History: a rapid-fire look at queer history and the people who helped redefine how we see identity

Whether you’re untangling outdated beliefs or just starting your journey, this episode gives you the language, tools, and clarity you wish you had in school.

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📚Resources:

Social Science

1. Kinsey Institute
2. “Kinsey Reports” – Wikipedia
3. Verywell Mind – What Is the Kinsey Scale?
4. Ace Community Survey – Quantifying Storms’ Model
5. American Institute of Bisexuality – The Klein Grid
6. Bi.org – Klein Grid Overview

History

1. Kinky History: A Rollicking Journey Through Our Sexual Past, Present, and Future by Esmé Louise James
2. One, Inc. v. Olesen (1958) – U.S. Supreme Court Case

Whether you’re here for the history or the heart, you’ll leave with a better sense of why this classroom exists.

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Get ready for a history, geography, and math lesson as we uncover how stigma took hold and what it means for us today.

📚Resources:

Historical Sources

1. Augustine, Confessions (387–400 CE)
2. The Comstock Act (1873), U.S. Postal Obscenity Law
3. Bowen v. Kendrick, 487 U.S. 589 (1988) — Supreme Court ruling on the Adolescent Family Life Act (AFLA)

Books & Media

1. Esmé Louise James, Kinky History: A Rollicking Journey through Our Sexual Past, Present, and Future
2. PBS American Experience, “The Pill and the Sexual Revolution”

U.S. Sex Education Data

1. Guttmacher Institute, Sex and HIV Education Policies
2. Planned Parenthood, Parent-Reported Data on Sex Education

International Sex Education Models

1. Sweden: UNESCO, Sweden's Comprehensive Sex Education Programs
2. Germany: European Expert Group on Sexuality Education Report on Germany
3. Netherlands: Rutgers, Comprehensive Sex Education in the Netherlands

Countries with Restrictive Sexuality Policies

1. 🇮🇷 Iran: The Guardian, Reports on Sexuality Laws in Iran
2. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: Human Rights Watch, LGBT Rights in Saudi Arabia

Adolescent Health Data

1. UNICEF, Adolescent Health Reports

Each lesson dives into different aspects of human sexuality, with a school-themed twist (no boring lectures, promise). If you’re ready to unlearn stigma and relearn the good stuff — class is about to begin.

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