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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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Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Jessica Ruano is the director of The Ghomeshi Effect, a dance-theatre performance about sexual violence and the legal system in Canada.
This interview stayed with me long after I stopped recording. With the proliferation of #metoo narratives in the media, this conversation is a much-needed dissection of sexual violence from several vantage points. Jessica doesn't give quick and easy answers, instead, she approaches this murky issue meticulously, using stories and research to punctuate her points.
Together, we grappled with these questions and more:
- What kinds of people commit sexual violence?
- Are there good people and bad people?
- Is it possible to reconcile our perception of a "good" person with something horrible they've done?
- Is it possible for someone who has raped someone else to atone for it and/or be forgiven?
- How much do we want to exclude people who have committed such acts and with what goal in mind?
- Can or should a guilty person be brought back into a community?
- Does ostracizing the guilty help the problem?
- How common are false rape accusations, really?
- How can art heal survivors?
Links
Hannah Gadsby's Nanette Trailer
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women
Intro & Outro Music
The theme song is Rise and Shine by Audiobinger. Edited for time and volume.
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