Episodes
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Aunt Flo, Shark Week, Time of the Month. What is your favourite euphemism to avoid saying the word menstruation? Menstruation happens to half of the population at some point in their lives, but it is taboo in many places. This taboo prevents us from talking openly about menstruation and the menstrual cycle because it is seen as icky and gross. Of all the topics related to sex, the menstrual cycle might be the most shrouded in mystery.
How much pain is normal during your period? Is PMS real? When during the cycle is pregnancy a risk? Can you answer these questions? Listen in to learn about things you might not know about the menstrual cycle.
Periods? What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode
Wikipedia entry about the menstrual cycle.
Ask questions anonymously here.
Download the script here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the last episode of DWKT, I promised an episode on the menstrual cycle, but something urgent came up. That urgent matter was the birth control discussion on Love is Blind season 6. One of the couples decides not to have penis-vagina sex because they really, really don't want to get pregnant. At first I judged them, but then thanks to an Instagram post, I came around and realized I was a jerk. Listen as I talk about why we shouldn't judge them, comment on the horror that is sex ed and reproductive health in the U.S., and give a crash course on birth control.
Birth Control! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode
The IG post is in this reel
Vasalgel website
The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here.
Download the script here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What the heck is the Coolidge Effect? Sex research nerds will be familiar with this term, but others might not. It is a specific sexual phenomenon named after an urban legend about U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Sound odd? It is! And the researcher who named it that did it as a hoax. This episode will take us on an oddly detailed journey through rat sex research, examine our human biases about sex, and look at whether or not men need more sexual variety than women.
The Coolidge Effect! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode
The next episode is about all thinks menstruation: Ask questions anonymously here.
Download the script here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Part 2 of my 2 month road trip. I visit the Kinsey Institute, attend a kink convention, and contemplate the many abortion-related billboards on my journey through the U.S.A. I also go to the foggy land where the Twilight Vampires live.
Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Kinsey Institute
Unabashed Con
Proabort.com
Plan C Pills
Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey
Download the script here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Being single comes with a lot of stigma! We live in a world where being part of a couple is seen as #goals and anything outside of this, whether it be having multiple partners or choosing to be single come with societal judgment. For single folks, thankfully, there are people like Dr. Peter McGraw who hosts the podcast Solo: A Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life who shares the joys of being a solo. In this episode Peter will define what makes someone a solo vs. just single, tackle some myths about single life, and celebrate the awesomeness of solos.
Being single! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey
Find the script for this episode here
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and editing by Matt Tunnacliffe
Music and mastering by Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do We Know Things? is back, baby!
After a much longer than planned hiatus, I am thrilled to bring you a new episode of Do We Know Things? On this episode, you will follow along for the part 1 of my 2 month road trip. I will share sex info and sex insights I learned along the way.
Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Jami Attenbergâs books (I specifically mention being inspired by I Came All This Way To Meet You)
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
Book Loft in Columbus, OH
Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey
Download the script at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes/56-notesfromtheroad1
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On episode 53, I made the questionable choice to delve into the debates around circumcision. I asked for listener feedback, and boy did I get some!
On this episode, I am joined again by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe and we will dig into some of the responses we got after the last episode. As expected, the responses were divided! We talk bias, science, and how many things we still donât know.
Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Do you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future episode? Or do you want to give some anonymous feedback? Please fill out the Do We Know Things? survey
Find the script for this episode here
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance and cohosting by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories are fundamental part of the human existence and have existed since we have had language. We form our cultures and belief systems around stories. Writers of fiction have the gift of being able to create entire worlds through the stories they tell. I partnered with the Frye Festival to interview authors who do just that.
This episode is different than most Do We Know Things? episode where I dive into the research on a specific sexuality topic. Instead of science, this episode focuses on art. I am joined by authors and translators Aimee Wall, Clémentine Beauvais, and Sonya Malaborza. We discuss sex, sexual assault, and abortion in fiction, as well as the nuances and tensions of translating works into different languages.
Find the script for this episode here
Links from the Episode:
Frye Festival
Hallie Lieberman's essay on the history of the vibrator
Links to my guest's latest books:
Décomposée by Clémentine Beauvais
We, Jane by Aimee Wall
Lâaccoucheuse de Scots Bay translated by Sonya Malaborza
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Penile circumcision. Itâs a big deal! People have very strong feelings about it. For some it is a religious rite of passage, for others it is a health imperative, and for others it is genital mutilation and should be banned.
On this episode, I will explore the controversies around penile circumcision: does it affect penile sensitivity? Does it offer any health benefits? Is it ethical? And why do we see penile genital surgery as different than other kinds of genital surgery.
Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Worldwide Circumcision Stats from @india.in.pixels
Find the script for this episode here
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance and cohosting by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Endometriosis is a debilitating chronic pain disease that affects millions of people in North America, but many people have never even heard of it. People suffering from endometriosis are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and ignored by many in the medical community. This episode follows the story of three women who have endometriosis: from initial symptoms, the epic journey to diagnosis, and the limited treatments available. Andrée-Anne, Léonore, and Maggie share their pain, the medical gaslighting, and the frustration of having a disease with no cure.
Endometriosis! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode
Information on #ActOnEndo - the campaign to send letters to your MPs.
Nancy's Nook Endo
I Care Better
Katie Kelly on Instagram
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Until Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katie Kelly asked me if I was going to do an episode about lubrication, I had no idea how much I didn't know! I thought lube was pretty basic. Turns out, there's a lot to know, especially about water-based lubes. I also think not enough people are aware of the importance of lube. It helps things feel better whether you are talking solo sex, hand sex, vaginal sex, or anal sex. There is a lube for every occasion. It helps for reducing pain and increasing pain. pleasure.
Lube! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in the episode
Katie Kelly on Instagram and TikTok
Reconnect Health Centre
MotherhoodLink (Online courses for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum)
WHO recommendations 2012, 2020
Dangerous Lilly Lube Guide
Bad Vibes Lube Info
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you seen the many media articles or talk shows that say being on hormonal contraceptives can make you choose the âwrongâ partner? Have you ever wondered if this was true? I realized it was high time that I investigate this research to see how the pill affects who we choose. On this episode, I delve into the research on genetic compatibility, hormonal changes on the pill, whether or not any of this matters when choosing a partner, and how smelly t-shirts factor in.
Genetics and the pill! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Letâs find out!
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are increasing in number, and there is more curiosity and awareness about these kinds of relationships than ever before. Rachel Krantz, author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy is my guest on this episode. We talk about her story of beginning her non-monogamous journey in a relationship that involved manipulation and emotional abuse. We also explore misconceptions about non-monogamy and the challenges and benefits of non-monogamous relationships.
Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Letâs find out!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Rachel Krantz Twitter and Instagram
Kathy Labriola
Tara Brach
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listen. We all know there's a problem with the way the legal system handles sexual assault cases. Anyone who has been through it or has heard about or read about a survivor's experience knows how horrible and retraumatizing the process can be. But what if there was a different way. A more human way. That's where restorative justice comes in.
My guest on this episode is Marlee Liss, a sensuality coach and an advocate for restorative justice. Marlee is a survivor of sexual assault and was the first person in Canada and the U.S. to have a restorative justice resolution to her sexual assault case within the legal system. It is a fascinating story of her advocating for her needs after assault and getting to look her assailant in the eye and say and hear the things she needed to say and hear to heal. We also address some beliefs and misunderstandings around restorative justice.
Restorative Justice! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Letâs find out!
Previous episode on Restorative Justice: Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault
Links mentioned in this episode:
Marlee Liss Instagram
Marlee Liss Website
Amplify RJ
Trauma Not Transformed is Trauma Transferred by Tabitha Mpamira-Kaguri
Until We Reckon by Danielle Sered
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What do we actually know about serotonin and infatuation? On the last episode, I explored the neuroscience of infatuation and explored possible myths, which turned out to be mostly true. But I was left with additional questions about serotonin. It turns out, we donât know as much as I thought about serotonin and love. The links between serotonin and love seem to be a story we have told so many times, we forgot itâs mostly just a story.
Serotonin! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Letâs find out!
Listen to the original episode: Is Love a Drug?
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Infatuation. Limerence. New relationship energy. All are words for the intense, sometimes overwhelming feelings people experience in new relationships. This feeling can feel like a drug. There is euphoria when you are with the person and withrawal symptoms when you are not. Others have said the infatuation shares symptoms with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is love a drug? Is it like OCD? In this episode, we examine the research to see what we know about love.
Love! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Letâs find out!
Listen to me talk more about this with some real life examples on Turn Me On Podcast - Episode 166
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you have a favourite sexual fantasy? Dr. Justin Lehmiller asked over 4000 people to answer this question and many other fantasy related questions in the largest study on fantasies ever done. In this episode, Justin talks about his research on people's favourite sexual fantasy, which he explores in his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Improve Your Sex Life.
Listen in as I ask him what we need to know and what we misunderstand about sexual fantasies. And you can find out if your top fantasy is in the top 3 he found in his research.
Fantasies! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Find Dr. Justin Lehmiller on Instagram
Sex and Psychology Blog
Find the script for this episode here.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did you know a man, actually several, had to "discover" the clitoris? On todayâs episode, I welcome Sarah Chadwick, author of The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris. We will learn about the ups and downs in the life of the clitoris: itâs involvement in witchcraft, its repeated âdiscoveryâ and repression, and why we need more nicknames for it.
The Clitoris! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes
Find Sarah Chadwick on Instagram.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Abstinence is preached as being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, which is true if it works. But how often does abstinence fail? In this episode, I try to figure out the typical use abstinence failure rate. A textbook I once had said 20%. Is that true? Tune in to find out!
Abstinence! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Links mentioned in this episode
Donate to Scarleteen!
Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When you think of sex education, what springs to mind? I bet a mildly awkward class with a mildly uncomfortable teacher talking about periods, where babies come from, and possibly putting a condom on a wooden penis. Does that sound about right?
We often think sex education is for kids, but the sex ed we get as kids from parents and schools is lacking, so we get a lot of our info from friends and media. It is rare that we get realistic sex education and even rarer to get queer sex education as kids or teens. On this episode, I talk to Eva Bloom, sex educator extraordinaire, about sex ed for adults: why we need it, why itâs important, and why queering things up is beneficial for everyone.
Sex Ed! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!
Check out Eva's upcoming course that starts October 26!: Fuck the Patriarchy, Fuck Yourself
Find Eva on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok as What's My Body Doing?
Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.
Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/
Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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