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This Is Sex! Podcast

by Jennifer Perkins

Join hosts Valon Alford, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, Jennifer Scott, PHD, MPH, CHES, CSE, and Erika Simpson, MD, FACOGC for candid conversations on the intersectionality of medicine, public health, and social work related to sexual health. This Is Sex! covers all the things we experience and don’t discuss, as well as all the things we see portrayed on television and in the media.

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Episodes

  1. This is Sex!! Friends With Benefits

    Have you ever considered a platonic, yet sexual relationship? Is it possible to have a physical relationship with a non-romantic partner? In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss friends with benefits and the rules of engagement. Join Valon Alford, Dr. J. and Dr. Simpson as...

  2. This is Sex: Reproductive Justice

    Women's reproductive health issues continue to be hot button political topics. From access to comprehensive sexual health education, to pregnancy termination, the debate of who gets to decide what services women can access is again reignited. In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts...

  3. This is Sex! Season 3 - Episode 2

    In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a trending news topic. Over the last 10-15 years we have seen an increase in cosmetic procedures. From breast augmentation, to lip injections and the BBL more women and men are going under the knife to get their "perfect" body...

  4. This is Sex!! - Season 3: Episode 1

    Welcome back to Season 3 of This is Sex!! Join your favorite Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. as we discuss sexting and casual hook-ups. Come hear our thoughts on how this changed over the years with the increase use in dating apps and social media. Would you like to join in on the conversation?...

  5. This is Sex!! - Season 2- Episode 22

    In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, mental health has been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding mental health and self-care around the country.

  6. This is Sex!! Season 2: Episode 21

    In this episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. take on a discussion of a very politicized women's health topic. Join us as we share our perspectives on Roe v Wade, and how the possibility of ending of this could set women's reproductive rights back to the mid 1970s.

  7. This is Sex!! - Season 2 - Episode 20

    In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, transgender affirming care, education and sports have been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding new legislation being proposed...

  8. This is Sex!! -Season 2 - Episode 19

    In this episode of This is Sex!! your co-hosts take on a more serious topic of maternal mortality among women in the Black community. Dr. Clay shares her experiences as a currently and recently pregnant physician, while Valon A. and Dr. J. discuss the rates and nuances of this alarming health issue.

  9. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 18

    Are you a lover of Valentine's Day, or is it overrated in your book? join Valon A., Dr. Clay, and Dr. J as they discuss their opinions about the beloved pink and red holiday.

  10. This is Sex!! - Season 2 - Episode 17

    Join your favorite co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J, and Valon A. as they discuss libido. What is it? Is yours normal? What things can impact it positively and negatively?

  11. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 16

    Join Valon A. and Dr. J. as they discuss how sexual encounters are often portrayed in mainstream cinema and television. What does sex look like in full production. What are some things they get wrong or overlook. This week's episode is not your favorite trio as Dr. Clay was delivering a baby, but...

  12. This is Sex! - Season 2: Episode 15

    Your favorite co-hosts are back and discussing intimacy. Join Valon A. Dr. Clay and Dr. J as they describe the various types of intimacy in both romantic and platonic relationships.

  13. This is Sex!season 2 - Episode 14

    Your favorite co-hosts are back at it again with another fun episode of This is Sex! Join Valon A., Dr. Clay, and Dr. J. for a discussion on side chicks and side dicks. Share you thoughts in the comments or on our IG page.

  14. This is Sex! - Season 2: Episode 13

    Join your favorite Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. with three special male guests for an engaging discussion on incorporating toys into the bedroom. Give it a listen to get the male point of view on pleasure aids.

  15. This is Sex! Season 2 - Episode 12

    Are you a fan of incorporating sex toys or pleasure aids in the bedroom? Let's chat about it with your favorite co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A.

  16. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 11

    Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss sexual health for young adults and adolescents as the prepare to return to school for the fall. What are some things that our young people should consider.

  17. This is Sex! -Season 2 - Episode 10

    Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss the controversy around Bill Cosby's release, and what cases like this mean for the Black community.

  18. This is Sex! - Season 2 Episode 9

    Join your favorite co-hosts as they discuss the orgasm gap with two special guest listeners adding the male perspective.

  19. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 8

    Puberty is different for everybody and for every BODY. What are some common experiences and changes that adolescents go through. Join your favorite hosts as they discuss what puberty is, and how parents and young people should talk about it.

  20. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 7

    How have you accessed sexual health services during the pandemic? Join your favorite hostesses as we discuss how COVID-19 has potentially impacted access to sexual health services for young adults.

  21. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 5

    Yoni steams and pipe dreams. Feminine hygiene products...friend or foe. Join us as we discuss the benefits and potential harms of trendy feminine target hygiene products and treatments.

  22. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 4

    Do you know what to say to get your partner going? Do you prefer silent seduction? Join your favorites hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A for engaging discussion on talking dirty.

  23. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 3

    Join your favorite hosts for a lively discussion regarding "is sex work, real work?"

  24. This is Sex! - Season 2 - Episode 2

    Join us as we discuss the impact of diabetes on sexual health.

  25. This is Sex! Season 2 - Episode 1

    Join us as we bring in 2021 with a discussion on what we want to accomplish in this sexual health education space over the next year.

  26. This is Sex! - Episode 7

    Join us as we chat post election to discuss our thoughts and feelings regarding the results and what this means for field of sexual health.

  27. This is Sex! - Episode 6

    Sexual relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  28. This is Sex! - Episode 5

    Join us and a special co-host from Errol Markham Dear Black Folks! Podcast for a lively conversation as we close out Kinktober.

  29. This is Sex! Episode 4

    Join us as we discuss common STIs, as well as signs, symptoms and stigma associated with them.

  30. This is Sex! - Episode 2

  31. This is Sex! - Episode 3

    Join your favorite hosts as we discuss a little about Kink. October is National Kink month and we are sharing a bit of our perspective. Not for the kids!!

  32. This is Sex! - Trailer

    Welcome to This is Sex! Join us for raw and unfiltered conversations on sexual health as we intersect the disciplines of medicine, public health and clinical social work. This is Sex! hosted by Dr. Erika Simpson-Clay, Dr. Jennifer S. Perkins and Ms. Valon Alford.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join hosts Valon Alford, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, Jennifer Scott, PHD, MPH, CHES, CSE, and Erika Simpson, MD, FACOGC for candid conversations on the intersectionality of medicine, public health, and social work related to sexual health. This Is Sex! covers all the things we experience and don’t discuss, as well as all the things we see portrayed on television and in the media.

HOSTED BY

Jennifer Perkins

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Join hosts Valon Alford, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, Jennifer Scott, PHD, MPH, CHES, CSE, and Erika Simpson, MD, FACOGC for candid conversations on the intersectionality of medicine, public health, and social work related to sexual health. This Is Sex! covers all the things we experience and don’t discuss,...

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This Is Sex! Podcast is created and hosted by Jennifer Perkins.
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