Best Shannon Curley Podcasts (2024)

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Sex Ed Debunked: Breaking Norms and Taking Sabbatical 30:05

7M ago30:05

30:05

As we hit the pause button on Sex Ed Debunked, a wave of nostalgia washes over us—Shannon's about to tie the knot, and Christine is diving headfirst into academia. It's been an epic journey of myth-shattering and sexual empowerment, from an AASECT award to a whopping 20,000 downloads, and we couldn't be more grateful. Celebrate with us one last tim…

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Myth #63: Attachment Styles End in Childhood 37:51

9M ago37:51

37:51

Imagine if your childhood attachment styles were echoing in your adult relationships - intriguing thought, isn't it? Join us, Christine and Shannon Curley, as we demystify the world of attachment styles and reveal how they're not just confined to your early years. We're cracking open the research, and we promise you'll understand why Gen Z seems to…

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Study Session #23: What's Trending in Sex Research? 26:34

9M ago26:34

26:34

We're rolling up our sleeves and taking a deep-dive into the turbulent world of sex education in today's episode. With insights right from the frontline of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality conference, we're tackling the shocking rise in rough sex, heavily influenced by internet pornography and social media. We share some staggering…

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Myth #62: Purity Culture Isn't Damaging 44:05

9M ago44:05

44:05

Do you know the extent to which purity culture and abstinence-only education can infiltrate your life? We've got a promise for you: by the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of this complex and controversial topic. We're joined by special guests Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Pastema, hosts of the podcast and educational platform, S…

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Study Session #22: Transgender Saints 24:11

9M ago24:11

24:11

Ever wondered how the medieval Church navigated gender diversity within its fold? Prepare yourself for an enlightening journey through the less-trodden paths of Church history, featuring tales of transgender saints and the societal repercussions of modern anti-trans legislation. In this exceptional episode, we are privileged to host Professor Maeve…

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Myth #61: Is Marriage Easy? Hard? 36:42

9M ago36:42

36:42

Picture this: You just said "I do" and you're staring at the love of your life. Now what? We'll walk you through it in this episode of Sex Ed Debunked. To celebrate our sound engineer, Ezra's, wedding, we've compiled a heap of insights, research, and personal anecdotes on what it takes to build and maintain a successful marriage. We're talking abou…

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Study Session #21: No Shave November 16:50

10M ago16:50

16:50

Ever thought about the evolutionary purpose of pubic hair, or why societal norms around it change? Buckle up, as we reveal the science of body hair and debunk some myths along the way. We'll dive into the benefits of pubic hair, from helping prevent friction, to fending off pathogens and bacteria, and even its part in signaling fertility. We also h…

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Myth #60: BDSM is a Trauma Response 32:46

10M ago32:46

32:46

Ready for a mind-expanding trip into the realm of BDSM? You’re about to unlearn some deeply ingrained misconceptions! We're debunking the myth that BDSM is a trauma response, a stereotype rooted in heteronormative and socially normative perspectives. We'll expose how this practice ranges from mild to wild, can be a tool for working through trauma, …

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Study Session #20: Does Size Matter? 13:24

10M ago13:24

13:24

What if the societal obsession with size was the true culprit behind sexual dissatisfaction? Find out as we debunk myths, bust taboos, and bring hard science to the bedroom in this refreshingly candid Study Session. With an insightful lens, we explore the oft-asked question, "Does size matter?" and reveal fascinating truths. Tune in as we dissect t…

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Myth #59: Coming out and Religion Don't Mix with Rev. Tracy Mehr-Muska 38:28

10M ago38:28

38:28

Have you ever felt like you're at the crossroads of your faith and sexual identity? Are you struggling to reconcile the two? Today's episode takes us on the journey of debunking the myth that Coming Out and religion don't mix and we're fortunate to have Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska, DMin, from Wesleyan University sharing invaluable insights and wisdom…

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Study Session #19: Flagging 15:05

11M ago15:05

15:05

Ever wondered how a simple handkerchief or a pair of Doc Martens can tell a captivating story of identity and preference? Brace yourself for an enlightening journey through the intriguing world of non-verbal communication within the LGBTQ+ community. This episode promises to deepen your understanding of this lesser-known aspect of queer culture, co…

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Myth #58: Sex and Sports Performance 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon debunk the myth that sex has a negative effect on sports performance, a myth proliferated by popular media and especially in men's sports. Want to know the truth? Tune in to learn more! Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Study Session #18: The Current State of Dating 18:47

11M ago18:47

18:47

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon discuss what's going on in dating in 2023 – especially the latest and greatest apps, including ... Gluten Free Singles? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Semester 3 Kickoff and Dissertation Recap 38:01

11M ago38:01

38:01

Hey listeners! Shannon and Dr. Christine M. Curley here, and we're back to kick off a fresh semester of debunking and discussing. In this episode, we celebrate Brazil's monumental stance against homophobia and give you a sneak peek of what's ahead this season....Oh, and while we're on the topic of achievements, let's not forget Christine's newly mi…

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Myth #57: Not All Bodies Deserve Pleasure with Tara Galeano 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Tara Galeano, author of Reconnecting with My Body about the importance of staying connected to your body throughout life stages and phases in order to experience true pleasure and intimacy. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Study Session #17: Clothing Optional? 19:57

1y ago19:57

19:57

On this week's episode, Christine calls in LIVE from Hedonism II resort in Jamaica and talks about clothing-optional resorts and the freeing nature of "letting it all hang loose." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Myth #56: Drag is Dangerous with J 35:40

1y ago35:40

35:40

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss a brief history of drag and debunk myths around drag culture and community. Plus, they bring back J to talk about their experience in the Providence drag scene. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #16: LGTBQ+ Legislation (June '23) 26:14

1y ago26:14

26:14

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon discuss some of the recent LGBTQ+ legislation in the U.S. – with a focus on positive legislation in the face of some historically awful rulings nationwide. Resource: REAHA Legislation (2023) Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Myth #55: Kama Sutra is All About Positions 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk about the Kama Sutra (no, not Karma) and myths about its physical focus versus mental, spiritual, and emotional history. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #54: Bisexual is the Middle Ground Between Gay and Straight with Nina Carbone 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon are joined by Nina Carbone to discuss their research on bi-erasure and specific stigma around multisexuality. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #15: Gaydar 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

21:44

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon discuss "gaydar" – including "gay eye contact," "pleasebegaydar," and what the research says – or doesn't say – about this phenomenon. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #53: Performance Anxiety is Uncommon 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon chat about the connection between body, mind, stress, and performance anxiety. Then, guest interviewer Bob Curley chats with Dr. Sarah Mellecon about premature ejaculation (PE) and the relationship between mental health and sexual performance. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at s…

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Study Session #14: Aphrodisiacs 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

On this week's study session, Shannon and her dad (and health journalist), Bob Curley, discuss the truth (and long, long history) behind aphrodisiacs – the so-called "foods of love." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Myth #52: Early Sexual Experience is Not Good for You 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss recent studies regarding sexual health and sexual experience from adolescence into adulthood, and the positive impacts of comprehensive sex education on longterm satisfaction in intimate and sexual relationships. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Study Session #13: Sexuality Terms & Terminology 14:17

1+ y ago14:17

14:17

On this week's study session, Katelyn Pitcher joins Christine and Shannon again to talk about some emerging sexuality terminology ... and debunk the myth that it's easy to keep up with it all! Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #51: Non-Binary Folks Are Confused with Nina, J, and Alex 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

58:35

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss identity theory, non-binary identities, and gender identity and interview Nina, Jill, and Alex about their gender journeys. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #12: Blue Balls 17:46

1+ y ago17:46

17:46

On this week's episode, Shannon is joined by her dad, sex & health journalist Bob Curley, to talk about blue balls -- and are they even a real thing? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #50: Asexual Isn't a Sexual Identity with Katelyn Pitcher (M.S.) 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Katelyn Pitcher (M.S.), a researcher in queer identities and asexuality, about what it means to be aesexual, some of the common myths around asexuality, and the unique stigma faced by the ACE community. Link: Asexuality Resources Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexed…

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Study Session #11: Quick LGBTQ History Lesson 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon cover a brief timeline of (slightly unknown) LGBTQ history, including landmark legal cases and where the rainbow flag came from. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #49: Your Libido Can't Increase with Bob Curley 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

On this week's episode, Shannon is joined by special guest, her dad, Bob Curley, to talk about a recent study on "kisspeptin," an experimental hormone that just might help increase sex drives. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #10: Setting Relationship Boundaries 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

20:14

On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon talk about the concept of "boundaries," within and outside of romantic relationships. What is a boundary? How do you set one? And is the same thing as an ultimatum? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #48: Body Autonomy is a Women's Issue with Patrick Corcoran 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss body autonomy, generally and from the male perspective – with the help of Pat Corcoran, a recently confirmed candidate for the "big snip." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #9: The Science of Heartbreak 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon chat about the science behind heartbreak – and what it really means to have a broken heart, or be heartsick. Then, they pick up the mood with a discussion of NRE – New Relationship Energy – as a way to kick off 2023. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.co…

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Myth#47: Bad Internet, Bad Sex with Samantha Cole 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss sex on the Internet and the impacts of the web on body image, sexual identity and more. Then, the duo sits down with tech journalist Samantha Cole to talk about her new book, How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sex…

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Study Session #8: Sex on the Brain 12:11

1+ y ago12:11

12:11

On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon talk about the relationship between mental and cognitive health and sex/intimacy. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Study Session #7: Staying Connected Through Holidays 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

20:36

On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon are joined by Steve Shephard (LICSW) to talk about chosen family, stress during the holidays, and how to maintain balance and connection during what is for some anything but "the most wonderful time of the year." Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Myth #46: Getting "Wet" & Lube as Dysfunction 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

On today's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss what it means to "get wet," and talk with Renee El-Krab about myths around lube, types of lube, and how lube can be used for... fun? Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Study Session #6: Anticipated Stigma + Minority Stress 18:20

1+ y ago18:20

18:20

On this Study Session, Shannon and Christine talk about anticipated stigma, minority stress, and "passing," including personal experience and lasting impacts. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #45: "'Open' Means Adding a Third" with Dr. Nancy Sutton Pierce 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon interview Dr. Nancy Sutton Pierce about how to healthily open up a relationship, and why "open" relationships don't necessarily mean adding another person to the party. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #5: Gratitude (and Election Recap) 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon discuss what they have to be thankful this Turkey season – including positive election outcomes and supportive communities. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Myth #44: There's No New Sex Research 39:22

2y ago39:22

39:22

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon recap some of the most recent studies in sex and sexuality research across the lifespan from SSSS 2022 in Vancouver, CAN. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #4: Getting The Spark Back 13:47

2y ago13:47

13:47

On this week's Study Session, Christine and Shannon discuss marital (and lesbian) bed death, the importance of keeping an open mind, and how to get the spark! Fire! Heat! Electricity! back in your intimate relationships. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Myth #43: Race-based Sex Stereotypes Aren’t Harmful with Christie Idiong, MS 48:44

2y ago48:44

48:44

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon talk with Christie Idiong, MS about cultural competency and how stereotypes around sex can create unrealistic expectations and negative perceptions for people of all backgrounds. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com…

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Study Session #3: Givers and Receivers 13:16

2y ago13:16

13:16

In this minisode, Christine and Shannon talk givers and receivers, tops and bottoms, and what sharing is caring means in the bedroom. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Myth #42: Self-Care is Always a Good Thing 38:34

2y ago38:34

38:34

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon discuss what “self-care” means and bring in Katrina Shepard, LICSW to talk about when it can cross a line into potentially being self defeating. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.com

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Study Session #2: Loose Vagin@s 12:26

2y ago12:26

12:26

On this week's study session, Christine and Shannon chat loose vaginas, medical truths, and what Reddit has to say about, well, everything. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #41: Pregnancy Myths 36:14

2y ago36:14

36:14

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon welcome back Dr. Cailey Indech to talk pregnancy myths, including health factors, benefits, and how soon is “too” soon. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Study Session #1: Monogamy 17:21

2y ago17:21

17:21

In this minisode, Christine and Shannon talk about monogamy and why it keeps getting a bad rap. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexeddebunked@gmail.comBy Trailblaze Media

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Myth #40: You're Either Gay or Straight (Part 2) 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon discuss the myth that you can "choose" to be one sexuality or another. Instead, they unpack ideas around sexual identity, outdated terminology, and the ongoing debate of whether or not "bicurious" and "heteroflexible" are appropriate terms. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at sexe…

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Myth #39: Sex Isn't A Skill 51:59

2y ago51:59

51:59

On this week’s episode, Christine and Shannon return for the third semester of Sex Ed Debunked with an episode on skill-building in the bedroom, and what it means to be “good in bed.” The duo is joined by intimacy and pleasure experts Elizabeth Wood and Dan Powers of The Pleasure Movement. Follow us on social @sexeddebunked or send us a message at …

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