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Why did period underwear company Thinx get sued? Are my menstrual products toxic? And what the F are PFAS? In this episode, I answer these questions and more as it relates to the ongoing class action lawsuit against Thinx. I also give my advice as someone working in reproductive public health and who owned a few pairs myself.  This podcast episode is sponsor/ad free. If you’d like to support the pod, check out linktr.ee/bbirna for my links, or pay a visit of beyondthebedroom.org  Choose from four flirty games to try for free at beyondthebedroom.org/games  IG for the pod: beyondbedroompodcast  All personal socials: bbirna  Have a sex question? Email me bbsexed@gmail.com 

What pulled you in, and what pushed you away? Is an orgasm a requirement for a second go-around? I review my audience's poll answers and share some fun stories about first-time hookups gone wrong.  Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off your Maude purchase at getmaude.com Learn more about your sexual wellbeing at beyondthebedroom.org  Check out my Instagram and tiktok @bbirna, follow the pod @beyondbedroompodcast for updates on new episodes.   

Mal joins me as we share some fun yet insightful commentary on how corporations take up space during Pride Month. Use code BIRNA10 for 10% off your Maude purchase at getmaude.com Learn more about your sexual wellbeing at beyondthebedroom.org  Check out mal at @malcolmaldrich and me at @bbirna, follow the pod @beyondbedroompodcast for updates on new episodes. 

Hold on- an app that can give your strap on an erection?? When I heard about the VDOM I knew I had to have Glenise on the show and pick her brain. We chat about sex AI, how to engineer a sex toy, and how Atlanta shaped the development of her groundbreaking device.  Pre-order or learn more about Glenise at: thevdom.com They are on Instagram @the.vdom  Check me out @bbirna or @beyondbedroompodcast  beyondthebedroom.org 

Do men want sex more than women? Do they actually bond with their partners less? Let's dive into some myths about men, as dismantling them makes sex way better (for all of us). Support this podcast and get a discount at getmaude.com with code BIRNA10  Check out my sex ed courses: beyondthebedroom.org  Book a session with me: birna.net 

Scottie Jeanette joins me on Trans Day of Visibility to shed light on coming out as trans after years of a gut-wrenching journey.  Check out her TedX Talk, books, and more on https://www.zuzubean.com/ Join me in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility by checking out glaad.org/transgender/resources or matching my donation to Sylvia Rivera Law Project.  Contact me at birna.net  Check out my free ten-day program at beyondthebedroom.org 

I chat with artist and breakout OF star Susie Stellar about pussy eating, polyamory, the politics of squirting, and more - you don’t want to miss this juicy episode!  Her Links: Twitter, onlyfans, and TikTok (google Susie Stellar for more) Shop Maude with 10% off with BIRNA10  Check out my free ten-day program and more sex ed at beyondthebedroom.org Play free couples games here

What happens at pelvic floor physical therapy? BTW- you can now watch this episode on youtube! I'll also chat about if penis size really matters, what my male clients are dealing with, and the latest sex ed drama here in Iceland (we need a "real housewives" show here stat). Use my code BIRNA10 at getmaude.com for a discount on something juicy. 

We can't always predict the future, but sometimes it's good to take off those rose-tinted glasses and see those warning signs. I open up about red flags I regret not noticing, along with some things to look out for in your own behavior! 10-day program: Beyond the Bedroom Book a session with me: birna.net BIRNA10 at Maude: getmaude.com Foria Wellness sex cbd: Use this link Free couple's game: BB Games

Ten Days of Pleasure is coming to an end, so I’m sending you off with a little introspective game to use all the tools you’ve learned! I put so much love into this project, and I hope you’ve enjoyed this time with yourself. Congrats, you did it! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Is it hot in here? We’re shifting our routine- our shortest session is the juiciest of the whole program. We’re talking about discipline, edging, and solo pleasure. Take notes, you’ll have some very exciting homework tonight! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Today is a bit different from the rest of the program- we’re getting philosophical about sex! All giving requires some receiving, so tap into that today with a breathing exercise and some mindful introspection. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Deepen your self-connection for growth in your ability to connect with others. Today is a longer meditation and visualization practice that might reveal something new for you. Want more out of this program? Head to beyondthebedroom.org for a free account. 

Let’s get loud, let’s get louuuud. We’re going find our sex voice and let people know what we want, in the terms that suit us best.  You'll be speaking out loud today or using your journal, so find a spot with some privacy. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org 

Learning to be a confident and self-compassionate recipient of pleasure is a skill. Today, you’ll need an inanimate object you can hold comfortably in your hands, like a shampoo bottle or cup.  Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org

We’re moving and grooving today, baby. Let’s take what we’ve learned and put it into our bodies. Shake it out, move around, with intention and pleasure. You might want a pillow and a blanket or mat on the floor for today! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on:  beyondthebedroom.org

Do you ever just get randomly horny? Maybe you need the perfect conditions to get in the mood. Or- maybe you’re somewhere in between. Today, we’ll be diving deeper into accepting our desire types. You’ll be taking a little quiz with me- find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org

We’re getting handsy today! Let’s build on yesterday’s exercise by adding touch. You’ll need a hard object like a hairbrush, something soft such as a tie or fuzzy blanket, and something cold (can be ice, but anything from your fridge or freezer works fine). We’ll also be exploring what elements are required for “good” sex.  Want the video version instead? Head to beyondthebedroom.org 

Are you ready to give yourself permission? What we allow ourselves and what we allow others affects our sex lives. Let’s ground ourselves, check in with our boundaries, and set an intention for this program. Watch the video version of this program on beyondthebedroom.org

Juicy January: 10 Days of Mindful Pleasure is a free program provided by Beyond the Bedroom to kickstart your new year with some self-care. Prioritize intimacy by setting aside less than 15 minutes per day in a crash course in pleasure by a certified sex educator! Day 1 premieres on January 1st. We'll be meditation, touching, and moving together through these next ten days. If you'd like to follow along via video, check out Beyondthebedroom.org