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Starting a Relationship with Sex: Running the Bases Backwards

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 07:47

What happens when you start a relationship with sex?

Running_the_bases_backward_prx_small We all know the baseball metaphors for sex, like “made it to second” or “hit a home run.” A timely progression in relationships used to be expected. Not anymore, as we hear from these young women.

Starting a Relationship with Sex: Running the Bases Backwards

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 07:47

What happens when you start a relationship with sex?

Running_the_bases_backward_prx_small We all know the baseball metaphors for sex, like “made it to second” or “hit a home run.” A timely progression in relationships used to be expected. Not anymore, as we hear from these young women.

Sex Ed and What's Missing

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 07:26

What should be included in sex education?

Sexed_final_square_small Sex Ed doesn't always cover everything when it comes to learning about relationships and sex. Where do we get the information to fill in the gaps? Featuring special guest Chia Schonberg of “gettin kinky with Chia.”



Model Moments: Our Relationship Role Models

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 05:55

How do we learn to love?

Modelmoments_final_square_small Not fall in love—that’s easy.  How do we learn to stay in love?  Listen to these stories of how parents shape the way their children relate to their partners as adults.

[5 min 54 secs]

Is Dating a Lost Art? What's Up With Dating?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 08:15

What? ...Date?!?

Whatdate_final_square_small You hang out. You hook up. But date? Few do that anymore. Lots of you say you’d like to go on a real date. What’s stopping you?

When to Say When: How to End a Relationship

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 15:24

Breaking up is hard to do...

Whentosaywhen_final_square_small Ending a relationship is never easy. But knowing when to say when and break things off can make things easier for everyone involved.

The Female Condom: Could It Be For You?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:43

It all started with a cigar box...

Female-condom-thumbnail_small The female condom is safe, spontaneous, and more affordable than ever—so why isn’t it more popular? Mary Ann Leeper, the woman behind the method, tells us how the female condom came to be, why it's important, and where it's headed.

Who's Responsible for Contraception?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 06:37

Whose Job Is Contraception?

Responsible_for_contraception_final_square_small Unprotected sex can have lasting consequences for both women and men. So whose responsibility is it to talk about protection and to make sure it's used every time?

Tupperware It's Not: In-Home Sex Toy Parties, Who Buys and Why

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 07:49

In the beginning, there was Tupperware. Now there’s...sex toys?

Pleasure-parties_thumbnail_small Laura Sessions Stepp paid a visit to several sex toy parties and found out that for many partygoers, toys are not just about self-pleasure. They can also play a role in improving your relationship with your partner. [8 min 11 sec]

Maybe Babies: Reflections on Pregnancy and Planning

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:29

Ever thought it might not be the end of the world to have an unplanned pregnancy?

Maybe_baby_thumbnail_small In our SexReally poll “Have you EVER had unprotected sex when you weren’t planning to get pregnant?” almost 7 in 10 poll-takers said “Yes - it was too hot to stop.” As the poll answer suggests, the general explanation for not taking necessary precautions when getting it on is “heat,” and hormones. But is ambivalence toward pregnancy ever, or often, a factor?

Hot Chastity, Promise Rings, and Taking it Slow...Perspectives on Abstinence

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:54

Abstinence. Few would deny that it evokes strong reactions for a variety of reasons.

Abstinence_puzzle_thumbnail_small Abstinence. Few would deny that it evokes strong reactions for a variety of reasons. But what does it mean to those who abstain? How do they experience it? Three people share their stories with Laura Stepp. [12 min 53 sec]

The Baby Fog: Are Fantasies of Family Affecting Your Behavior?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:17

Many young adults are having unprotected sex in spite of the fact that they say they’re not ready for a baby.

Fog_zone_thumbnail_small Laura Sessions Stepp talks to Kelleen Kaye, co-author of a new report examining young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and behavior with regard to sex, contraception, and pregnancy planning. We also hear from 20-somethings about where they stand on the prospect of having a baby—right now.

Relationship Resolutions - Noble and Not-So-Noble - for 2010

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:54

Happy New Year!

New_year_resolutions_final_thumbnail_small In this podcast we hear from women and men from San Francisco to New York City, with stops in the Midwest along the way.  See what changes people are planning for 2010 and share your relationship resolution in the comments!

Slut: The Worst 4-Letter Word?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:34

Dating back at least as far as the 15th Century, the word “slut” has been hurled at women through the ages...

Slut_thumbnail_small But today, in the age of sexting and random hook ups, when porn stars have their own prime time reality shows, what does the word even mean? Laura Stepp talks to Liora Tanenbaum, author of Slut! Growing Up Female With a Bad Reputation and various twenty-somethings about this short word with a long history and what it means to them.

Relationship Obituaries

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:41

Looking for closure after a break up? Write an obituary...

Rip_valentine_thumbnail_small For Valentine's Day, we decided to explore what happens when Cupid abandons us. Laura Stepp talks to author Kathleen Horan about her book, Relationship Obits: The Final Resting Place for Love Gone Wrong, born of a website to help people mourn dead relationships and move on.

Confronting Dating Violence

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:59

Sometimes a relationship can turn violent...

Dating_violence_thumbnail_sm_small How can you get out of it? Are there signs you should have seen? What can friends and family do to help? Is there anything you can do to avoid an abusive relationship in the first place? In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we talked to two young women who experienced dating violence beginning in their teens - and to one expert with good advice for all of us.

How Married Are You?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 10:03

Thoughts on living together and marriage...

A_little_bit_married_thumbnail2_small Laura Sessions Stepp interviews Hannah Seligson, author of A Little Bit Married: How to Know When It's Time to Walk Down the Aisle or Out the Door.

"If You Have Sex, You Will Explode" and Other Highlights From Sex::Tech 2010

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 08:45

Listen to some highlights from the annual conference to explore the intersection of youth, technology, and sex education.

Sex-tech-square_small Guest reporter Bonnie Pfister talks to participants and presenters at the annual Sex::Tech Conference hosted by ISIS (Internet Sexuality Information Services) in San Francisco, CA.

Talking "Toe to Toe" with Director Emily Abt and Co-Stars Sonequa Martin and Louisa Krause

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:15

Friendship, betrayal, sex, race, class... lacrosse?

Toetotoe_square_sm_small Laura Stepp talks to director Emily Abt and actresses Sonequa Martin and Louisa Krause about Abt's new film, Toe to Toe.

Good Crush: Connecting Student Bodies

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:10

Flirting with a crush has never been this easy...or this anonymous...

Internet_dating_prx_small With the help of guest reporter Emily Corwin, Laura Stepp takes a look at college internet dating and specifically goodcrush.com, a popular site that “eliminates potential awkwardness and shyness from romantic interactions by offering simple, fun, and exciting ways to turn your crush into a GoodCrush - a match.”

If You Could Interview Your Mom, What Would You Want to Know?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 18:29

Mothers know a lot about our love lives, even if we haven't told them much. But what do we know about theirs?

Mothers_day_sm_sq_small For Mother's Day, we asked young women to interview their mothers about past and present relationships and their hopes and expectations for their daughters. Listen to what these pairs had to say and share your own stories and advice in the comments!

The Rich History of Rubbers

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:28

Few inventions have been the subject of so much derision, praise and laughter as the condom.

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SexReally took a field trip to the Museum of Sex in New York City to visit an exhibit there called: “Rubbers: The Life, History and Struggle of the Condom” and talk to curator Sarah Forbes.

Dear Wedding, Why So Big and Expensive?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 14:44

Modular Dance Floors, Molded Sugar Lovebirds, and the Cost of Great Expectations...

Big_weddings_prx_thumbnail_small Laura Stepp talks to several women, including a professional cake maker, about the hows and whys of making a wedding special. But how much does "special" go for these days?

My Father, Myself: An Interview

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:02

Sometimes a bad example is the best way to learn...

Father_son_sq_small For Father's Day we asked a young man named Shane to interview his father, Roland, about some of the rougher times in their family history. Shane and Roland show us that it's never too late to open up about sex, relationships, and what it takes to be a good partner.

STD Investigators: Solving Mysteries, Saving Lives

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:45

Many young people, like older adults, are scared to get tested for STDs...so they don’t.

Std_detectives_prx_small Melissa Wong and Teri Lopez, STI investigators in California, explain how they track down former partners of people who’ve tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection—and make sure they get tested.

Selling the Big O

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:14

Should drug makers be defining female sexual pleasure?

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Liz Canner's documentary ORGASM INC. takes on female desire, pharmaceutical marketing, and the medicalization of women's sexuality. Laura Stepp talks to Canner and others about what--or who--is really behind the current "epidemic" of female sexual dysfunction.

I Can't Get Pregnant - Oh Wait, I Can!

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:09

Think because you smoke weed, had an abortion, or haven't gotten pregnant or gotten someone pregnant yet, you're infertile? Think again...

Infertility_square2_small Laura Sessions Stepp talks to students at Montgomery College in Maryland--and to a professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta--about common fertility myths and misconceptions.

Camels, Dirty Cookies, and No Sex in The City: An Interview With Elna Baker

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:59

If there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s how to be herself...

Elnabaker_sq_prx_small Laura Stepp talks to writer and comedian Elna Baker about falling in love, being a virgin in New York City, and saying things that matter.

The Wisdom of Siblings: Just Make Out For, Like, Five Years

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:40

Take it slow, be honest...and careful with Facebook!

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Guests talk about advice they've given - or wish they'd given - to younger family members.

Decoding Health Reform: What Will It Mean for Contraceptive Care?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 15:41

For many young women, contraceptive care IS health care.

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As national health reform rolls out over the next few years, it should make contraception easier to get and less expensive. But no one knows yet what exactly that will look like. Laura Stepp visited Massachusetts, which has been used as a model for national reform, to hear from young women, a top researcher, and a practicing physician on how changes in the Bay State have affected young women.

For some resources on health insurance and birth control, check out "Insurance, Contraception, and Health Reform – Oh My!"

View From Abroad: Committed In Uruguay

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 15:10

First comes love, then comes...what? Depends who you ask...

View_abroad_uruguay_sq_small Guest reporter Liz Sabatiuk, who lived for two years in Montevideo, Uruguay, returned recently to talk with old friends and strangers about relationships, commitment, marriage, and family.

Math, Psychology, Philosophy... Sex?

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 09:37

What does Aristotle have to do with your sex life?

Community_college_sq_small Several community colleges around the country are participating in an experiment to see if discussions and writing assignments about sex can help students make good sexual decisions.

Object Becomes Subject: An Interview with Zoe Charleton

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:42

Subservience. Sexualization. Strength.

Zoe_charlton_art_no_border_sq_small Laura Stepp speaks with artist Zoe Charleton about gender, sexuality, race, and history.

Object Becomes Subject: An Interview with Zoe Charleton

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 11:42

Subservience. Sexualization. Strength.

Zoe_charlton_art_no_border_sq_small Laura Stepp speaks with artist Zoe Charleton about gender, sexuality, race, and history.

View From Abroad: Dating as an Independent Woman in Sierra Leone

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:34

Is a successful career at odds with a successful relationship?

View_abroad_sierra_leone_prx_small Correspondent Veralyn Williams returns to her birthplace of Freetown, Sierra Leone, to see if educated African women face the same dating dilemmas as their American counterparts. [12 min 33 sec]

Timing the Sacred: American Indians and Early Pregnancy

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:03

One in five American Indian girls will become a mother before her 20th birthday.

Native_americans_sq_prx_small American Indian culture--which values family and emphasizes a balance of the mind, body, and spirit--provides excellent models for sexual decision-making. So why are so many American Indians starting families so young?

Timing the Sacred: American Indians and Early Pregnancy

From SexReally | Part of the SexReally Show series | 12:03

One in five American Indian girls will become a mother before her 20th birthday.

Native_americans_sq_prx_small American Indian culture--which values family and emphasizes a balance of the mind, body, and spirit--provides excellent models for sexual decision-making. So why are so many American Indians starting families so young?