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Sex Ed Before Bed explores powerful and meaningful topics that often go undiscussed in our daily lives. In bringing these conversations into the open, my intention is that collectively, we can approach them with less shame and more compassion, giving them the nuance that they often require. As part of a small cadre of Canadian podcasts focused on this topic, with over 8,000 listeners, Sex Ed Before Bed’s growing fan base signals a rising interest in sexual health and politics. Since 2017, guests have included experts and folks with lived experience, including sex workers, 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, researchers, educators, psychotherapists, physicians and program facilitators. Sex-positivity, anti-oppression frameworks inform the podcast and the tone is one of humility and curiosity. I aim to bring what I have learned and my experiences to the mic and understand that sexual health education is a lifelong learning experience for me, and for all of us. I don’t have all the answers and I see myself as “along for the ride” with the listener, grateful for the stories, wisdom and insight of my wonderful guests. What I want to give listeners through this experience: ● To have more informed, joyful, liberating sexual experiences ● To see a topic or marginalized group in a new light ● To unlearn harmful stereotypes and cultivate more empathy ● To be aware of timely sex-related Canadian research and news
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
In this episode, Bex (she/her) is joined by Aislin (she/her) and Stella (she/they) to discuss what queer community means, how to find and build inclusive spaces, and the challenges of representation in the arts and athletics. They share personal stories, insights, and shoutouts to local queer organizations making a difference.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 04:30 - Defining Queer Community
- 12:15 - Toronto’s Queer Community & Inclusivity
- 21:00 - Queer Identity & Representation
- 29:40 - The Importance of Organizing
- 39:50 - Challenges in Queer Spaces
- 48:30 - The Role of Art & Performance in Queer Culture
- 56:10 - Lifting up the Queer Community in Real-time
- 1:04:15 - Community Shoutouts
Where to find us
- Bex @sexedbeforebed
- Aislin @queerrunclub & @architectaislin
- Queer Run Club - Weekly Saturday runs & coffee meetups
- Queer Jock Night
- Queer Mingle Events - Black and Indigenous-run meetups for the lesbian, non-binary, trans and queer community
Theme song: "Rise and Shine" by Audiobinger, sourced from the Free Music Archive. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
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