All Inclusive

CW: Discussions surrounding sexual assault This week’s episode with Ellie covers a wide breadth of topics, so put on your listening ears and get ready! Brianna and Ellie discuss polyamory and how non-monogamous relationship styles can teach all of us an immense amount about communication, consent, and navigating difficult conversations with the people you love. They also talk about ways that sex education and broader understandings of consent can help prevent sexual assault and the ways that the legal and political landscape around abortion access is shifting after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. You can find resources for sexual assault survivors and education on reproductive justice at the end of the episode description. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Heteronormative: Relating to a world-view that promotes heterosexuality as the assumed normal or the preferred sexual orientation. Monogamy: When two people decide to have sex only with each other and no one else. Patriarchy: A social system in which positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men over women and other minoritized genders.  Polyamory: Having sexual or romantic relationships with more than one person at a time with the consent of all people involved. Polygamy: Having more than one spouse. Queer:  An umbrella term that is used to describe identities that don't fall under straight and/or cisgender. Many LGBTQ+ people use queer as a label for their sexuality or gender and some people prefer it to express that their label does not cleanly fall into other specific identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Also important to note that in the past it has been used as a slur against LGBTQ+ people. However, many people have worked to reclaim the term, though, it is not universally perceived as a positive term. Reproductive justice: The human right to decide when and whether to have children, as defined by SisterSong, and the right to to raise your family in a safe, healthy environment. For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. To find your local or state abortion fund, click this link: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/ If you are a sexual assault survivor or are currently experiencing relationship violence, use the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website to connect with local resources: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/  National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233  Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

On today’s episode, Kenna and Brianna have Lily on the pod to discuss her Catholic faith in tandem with being pro-choice. Touching on the ways that comprehensive and inclusive sex education is actually necessitated by many Catholic teachings, she shares her experience growing up in the church as a young queer person and stresses the importance of applying a values-neutral lens to discussions around abortion justice and sex education. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Values neutral: Values neutral refers to systems of education that do not assume certain shared beliefs, instead working to provide information which individuals can analyze and implement based on their own beliefs and values. This approach, in sex education, gives fact-based information and resources while encouraging students to consider and explore their values to determine how or if they will use information provided.  For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat or text PPNOW to the number 774636 (PPINFO) Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

Three Peer Educators record a podcast episode… what happens next will warm your heart. Alums Kenna and Brianna are joined for the season two premiere by Anson, current Peer Educator and Editor-in-Chief of Peer Ed’s teen-led magazine Naked Truth! This episode is jam-packed with conversations on immigrant identity and sex education in a Vietnamese household, “hurdles” to accessing care and information, drag culture, and Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Ballroom culture: An LGBTQ+ subculture founded by BIPOC queer people that was very popular in major cities in the '80s. Black and Latino drag queens organized extravagant, pageant-style competitions that featured opulent outfits and voguing competitions.  Heteronormativity: Describes the way heterosexuality (or straightness) is presumed to be the “default.”HIV/AIDS: HIV attacks the body’s immune system, leading to AIDS if left untreated. In the '80s, HIV was considered an epidemic that overwhelmingly affected gay communities and was ignored by the U.S. government. While there is currently no known cure, there are treatments available for people to live with HIV, and the only way to know if you have it is to get tested. Houses: In the ballroom scene, houses functioned as a found family. Often the house was led by a “house mother” who taught these younger queer people how to walk in the balls. Internalized homophobia: Describes the negative effect that homophobia has on LGBTQ+ people and the way they perceive themselves and the community. Marginalized identities: Those who experience social and political inequality. (i.e. non-white people, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, etc.) Values neutral: Values neutral refers to systems of education that do not assume certain shared beliefs, instead working to provide information which individuals can analyze and implement based on their own beliefs and values. Voguing: A style of improvisational dance done in ballroom inspired by the poses done by fashion models.For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood websitePlanned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat or text PPNOW to the number 774636 (PPINFO)Read Issue 4 of Naked Truth hereDisclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

You know it’s going to be a good episode when we start with a conversation about the American Girl Doll sex ed book. Peer Ed-alum Gwyn hops on to discuss her undergraduate research on the way social sexualization in media affects the development of young people and interacts with their sex education experiences. We also chat about her identity on the aro/ace spectrum and the ways comprehensive sex education set her up for success in college and beyond. You can read her published research by clicking the link in the episode description! Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Aromantic: An individual who experiences little or no romantic attraction. Aro/ace Spectrum: Describes the spectrum of romantic and sexual attraction that asexual and/or aromantic people experience, as neither identity is inherently restrictive in referring to the amount of attraction someone experiences. Certain labels might include grayromantic or graysexual, describing someone who has infrequent or weak romantic or sexual desire, or demisexual, which describes someone who only feels sexual attraction toward someone when they share an emotional bond.Asexual: A person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy and exists on a spectrum with varying relationships and feelings towards sex.  Media literacy: The ability to consume a piece of media and dissect the conscious and subconscious messaging of its component parts. Queer: An umbrella term that is used to describe identities that don't fall under straight and/or cisgender.  Sexual attraction: The type of attraction that someone could experience that causes them to desire sexual interaction, intercourse, activity, and/or relationships with a person(s). Smut: Describes a writing style that is sexually explicit, and is very common in fanfiction or romantic novels and stories.  For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat To read Gwyn’s paper, “Sexual Socialization Through Modern Forms of Media,” click this link! https://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/islandora/object/fsu:823028  Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

CW: Mentions of domestic violenceBoot up Discord and get your emotes ready, folks, because we’re talking about gamers! As we, as a society and as young people, learn how to navigate growing up on the internet, fighting discrimination in gaming spaces has arisen as a newfound issue. On today’s episode, Brianna flies solo to interview Matthew about the realities of online gaming spaces and the complexity of masculinity. Too long, didn’t listen? Do NOT Google Andrew Tate. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Generational trauma: A term that describes the lasting psychological and physiological effects of a traumatic event even decades later as trauma survivors pass on their trauma to their descendants. Misogyny: Dislike, contempt for, or hatred of women. This prejudice is connected to sexism more broadly. Patriarchy: A social system in which positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men over women and other minoritized genders.  Structural oppression: Decisions made by institutions like government, schools, and law enforcement that oppress marginalized groups while privileging groups in power. Twitch: A live streaming platform that originally was built on gaming and e-sport content before broadening to include a range of different personalities and streamers.  For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat or text PPNOW to the number 774636 (PPINFO) Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

CW: broad discussions of SA/lack of consent during sex Hanging out. Hooking up. Just Talking. With the rising prominence of dating apps and social media, navigating dating and hooking up has become even more difficult and confusing for many young people. Kenna and Brianna bring longtime friend McKenzie on the pod to talk about college hookup culture and the way her Jewish faith affects her relationships with her identities and with others. Topics discussed include stigmas around sex and the female body, consent in hookup culture, and what actually “counts” as sex. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Bar/Bat Mitzvah: A ceremony for Jewish teenagers representing their coming of age in the Jewish community and signifying their acceptance of the responsibilities that come with it. Body count: A slang term for the number of people one has hooked up with.  Commuter school: A term used to describe a college or university with a large off-campus population. Greek life/Greek houses: An umbrella term including all of the sororities and fraternities, and the culture they create, on a college or university campus. Hasidic Judaism: A subgroup of Judaism known for its religious conservatism. Hookup culture: Describes a culture prominent on college campuses that allows for casual sex without the emotional intimacy that accompanies a committed relationship. Just talking: A slang term for the stage of building a relationship in which two people are in the process of getting to know each other. Orthodox Judaism: The collective term for traditionalist and conservative values within the Jewish faith. Queer: An umbrella term that is used to describe identities that don't fall under straight and/or cisgender. Reform Judaism: A liberal strand of Judaism that deemphasizes the ceremonial aspects of the faith and prioritizes the ever-evolving nature of religion. Roofie: A slang term used to describe any type of drug that is given to another person on a date or another social setting without their consent or knowledge.  For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

CW: Broad discussions of violence/sexual assault Were you an avid Divergent fan in middle school? Were you also, unfortunately, exposed to that video of Nash Grier where he said that girls should shave their arms? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation… Not really, but you should check out this week’s episode! Kenna and Brianna are joined by Arushi to discuss both the negative and positive roles the internet plays in the sexual development of young people and how sex education is discussed in their Desi immigrant household. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Arranged marriages: A marriage in which the spouses are chosen for each other by their parents. OSA (online sexual activity): An umbrella term to describe a range of activities, from dating app use to sexting, at the intersection of sex and the internet. For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat or text PPNOW to the number 774636 (PPINFO) Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

Ever felt insecure about the way your genitals look? Ever wish that you could have a designer vulva? Well, you’re not alone. This week, Sydney joins the podcast to discuss her comedic works regarding body image, labiaplasties, and her septate hymen, and the ways performance can disrupt beauty standards. You can check out one of her performances that we discuss on the episode linked in the description below! Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Bisexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and people of other genders.Hymen: A membrane that partially closes the opening of the vagina. It is unclear what the purpose of the hymen is, but, evolutionarily speaking, it is believed to have once served to prevent dirt from entering the vagina. Labiaplasty: A surgical procedure usually done to decrease the size of the labia minora. Labia minora: The two inner folds of skin that surround the outside of the vagina. “Popping your cherry:” A slang term for losing one’s virginity referring to the 'breaking of the hymen.' For most people, however, it is not a violent break or tear, but instead a stretching of the hymen that can happen in a range of ways, including from riding a bike or exercise.Septate hymen: A type of congenital anomaly of the hymen in which a piece of tissue creates two openings at the vaginal opening. Vulva: The outer part of the female genitals, including the opening of the vagina, the labia majora, the labia minora, and the clitoris. For more information and resources about the things we talked about in this episode, check out the links below. Planned Parenthood website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida Planned Parenthood Text/Chat: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat Sydney’s Hymen Piece, performed at The Pickle Jar Comedy Collective’s Variety Show at The Annoyance Theater (jump to 42:33!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z90LMLYo5J8 Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

It’s the lesbian episode! Zoe joins Kenna and Brianna on the podcast to share insight into the nuances of the lesbian experience, and how it is different from that of other queer people. The pressures to perform for men even as a lesbian, the exclusion of lesbians in queer and feminist spaces, and the interesting history of gender in the community are all discussed on the final episode of this season of All Inclusive.   Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show. Asexual: Describes a person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy and exists on a spectrum with varying relationships and feelings towards sex.  Bisexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and people of other genders. Butch: A specific identity to describe masculine gender expression and is almost exclusively used by lesbians.  Compulsory heterosexuality/Comphet: The idea that heterosexuality is forced upon specifically lesbians by a culture that expects women and feminine people to please and center men in their life. It highlights an intersection between patriarchy and heteronormativity that often impacts lesbians in the discovery and acceptance of their identity. Other queer people may experience similar feelings, which is usually describes as heteronormativity, however that heteronormativity mixed with patriarchy is what makes it specific to lesbians. Femme: A specific identity that highlights the intersection between femininity and queerness. It holds a specific historical significance for the lesbian community where it originated from and works to capture the lesbian relationship to gender and femininity. Heteronormativity: Relating to a world-view that promotes heterosexuality as the assumed, normal or the preferred sexual orientation. Lesbian: A sexual orientation that encompasses women and nonbinary people who are exclusively attracted to other women and nonbinary people. Sometimes shortened to non-men attracted to non-men, though there has been significant discourse as to how to make an inclusive and all encompassing definition for an identity that exists at a very complex spot culturally. Masc/Fem: Abbreviation of the adjectives masculine and feminine; often describe gender expression for people of all identities.  Patriarchy: A societal structure in which men hold power over women and other genders. It also works to describe structures within societies that work to oppress and exploit non-men. Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out tDisclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

[Content Warning: discussion of eating disorders and body dysmorphia] If you, like our co-hosts, are also “violently online,” then you have spent a lifetime being exposed to imagery of diet culture and disordered eating. On this week’s episode, Brianna and Kenna are joined by Alex, who shares their experience as a nonbinary person who has recovered from an eating disorder, the connection between dysphoria and dysmorphia, and the importance of implementing body positive education into modern sex ed curriculums.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show: Binge eating: A type of eating disorder characterized by eating a large mass of food to the point of discomfort and loss of control. Body Dysmorphia: Inaccurate perceptions of one's own body that do not match with reality Body neutrality: The lens that one should accept their body as it is while recognizing that one's value does not come from how they or others see their body.  Diet culture: The belief that thinness should be achieved at any cost over an individual's health and wellbeing. It assigns moral significance to weight and demonizes those who exist outside of the acceptable level of thinness.  Disordered eating: Specific unhealthy eating behaviors such as restricting, preoccupation with weight, and over exercising, for example. When these behaviors become a distressing and damaging pattern, they can become an eating disorder.  Eating disorder: Patterns of abnormal eating behavior which often ignore natural hunger and satisfaction cues that interfere with one's life, health, and lifestyle.l Gender dysphoria: Describes the distress, unhappiness, and anxiety that transgender people may feel about the mismatch between their bodies and their gender identity. Gender non-conforming: A person whose gender expression is perceived as being inconsistent with cultural norms expected for that gender. Not all transgender people are gender non-conforming, and not all gender non-conforming people identify as transgender.  Nonbinary: Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that are neither male nor female‍—‌identities that are outside the gender binary.Words that people may use to express their nonbinary gender identity include “agender,” “bigender,” “genderqueer,” “genderfluid,” and “pangender.”Top surgery: A surgery, sometimes pursued by trans men and nonbinary people, that removes the breast tissue to create a flatter and more masculine chest. Transgender: A general term used to describe someone whose gender expression/gender identity are different than the sex assigned at birth. Sometimes shortened to trans.   For more information about the resources we talked about in this episode, check out the links below: National Eating Disorder AssociatiDisclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

[Content Warning: mentions of trauma] Kenna and Brianna stray from the norm for one episode to host their lovely Peer Ed advisor and professional sex educator Paola to discuss the importance of viewing the world through a trauma-informed lens, its relevance to young people in sex education, and how we all can use these principles to better care for each other.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show.  Askable Adult: An adult who has the tools and comfort to be a resource for questions about bodies and sex for the young people in their life. Buzzword: A common phrase, oftentimes jargony, that is frequently misunderstood due to its repetition. Promotores Model: A model, commonly used in Hispanic and LatinX communities, where a community member is trained to provide basic health education to the community while not being a medical professional or something similar.  Trauma: Trauma is the physiological or emotional response due to previous events or experiences. These events are often distressing and shape someone’s actions and decision making long past the initial trauma. Trauma-informed: A lens used in various fields such as education, and policing that seeks to acknowledge the way that people’s personal experiences and traumas shape their circumstances. It also recognizes that trauma is more common than one may originally think and addresses sensitive issues with that care and respect. Trigger: A trigger is a component of trauma, where certain words, senses, or events cause a recall of a traumatic experience.   Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJDNtkZTYI  Cover Art: Brianna Nelson  Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

This week, Brianna and Kenna have Emily on the podcast to talk about her experiences growing up and leaving the Mormon church. Bringing her unique perspective to the show, they discuss Mormon values, the importance of keeping sex ed values-neutral, and the aspects of religion that stuck with her through the years.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show. Mormonism: A religion that incorporates many aspects of Christianity with its own interpretations based on the work of its originator, Joseph Smith and other texts such as the Book of Mormon. Many Mormons do consider themselves Christians as well, as they share many beliefs about morality and the story of Jesus Christ. They have specific distinctions in lifestyle and belief such as strict rules regarding consumption of alcohol, coffee, tea, and tobacco, specific clothing and a priority for modesty, as well as incorporating American history into seminal stories of the Bible.  Values neutral: Values neutral refers to systems of education that do not assume certain shared beliefs, instead working to provide information which individuals can analyze and implement selectively taking into account their own beliefs, priorities and values. In the context of religion, it can mean not assuming certain shared beliefs about morality, sexuality, etc. and instead recognizing the diversity of beliefs and priorities across religious groups and individuals.   Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJDNtkZTYI  Cover Art: Brianna Nelson  Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

On this episode, Kenna and Brianna are joined by Lauren who shares her experience growing up biracial and bisexual, providing insight on beauty standards for Black women, the importance of disrupting heteronormativity in sex education, and her growth in her comfort with her identities. Basically, they have Lauren’s Peer Ed interview on the podcast.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show: Biracial: A person who identifies as coming from two races, or a person whose biological parents are of two different races or are mixed race themselves. Bisexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and people of other genders. Colorism: Prejudice towards individuals with darker skin or preferential treatment towards those with lighter skin.  Eurocentric: Reflecting a tendency to interpret the world in terms of European/Anglo-American values. Specifically can apply to beauty standards in preferring ‘European’ facial features in small noses, straight hair, light skin, etc.   Fetishization: The practice of placing an unreasonable amount of importance onto something. In the context of racial fetishization, it places undue emphasis on racial stereotypes as sexually desirable which can reinforce racist ideas and dilute an individual to their race alone. Heteronormativity: Relating to a world-view that promotes heterosexuality as the assumed, normal or the preferred sexual orientation. Heterosexuality: A sexual orientation describing women who are attracted to men and men who are attracted to women, also referred to as straight. Hyperpigmentation: Small patches of darker skin caused by excess melanin production. These can be caused by acne scars, sun damage, or hormone fluctuations. They can happen to people of any race and can be cause of insecurity or discomfort for some.  Light-skinned: A term used by people of color, and specifically Black people, to describe people with a lighter skin tone.  Microaggression: Subtle, ambiguous, and often unintended slights that undermine someone of a stereotyped group. For example, making assumptions about someone based on their group or making ambiguous comments that may reflect bias. Common microaggressions may be asking people “where they really are from” which assumes they are outsiders, saying to someone that they are “so articulate” which assumes that people of a certain racial group are unintelligent or don’t speak well. (For more information: https://sph.umn.edu/site/docs/hewg/microaggressions.pdf)   Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

We jokingly refer to this episode as an “emotional rollercoaster,” but that’s not an entirely inaccurate description of life for a lot of queer youth. Kenna and Brianna have Jamie on the podcast to talk about dealing with internalized transphobia, how to be safe when coming out, the influence of the Internet on trans youth, and the importance of having a support system.  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show: Binder: A tool used oftentimes by some transmasculine and nonbinary people to flatten the chest area and more accurately reflect the body they identify with and oftentimes to alleviate gender dysphoria. Cisgender: Those who identify and present as the gender they were assigned at birth. In its simplest terms, cisgender describes someone who is not transgender. Coming out: The process of LGBTQ+ people disclosing their sexuality or gender identity to others. Gender dysphoria: Describes the distress, unhappiness, and anxiety that transgender people may feel about the mismatch between their bodies and their gender identity. Internalized transphobia: The feelings of shame, discomfort, and hatred of trans identity even if one is trans that is instilled through societies preference for cisgender people, discrimination against trans people, and strict expectations of gender conformity. Passing: Refers to when a trans person is perceived as a cisgender by others. Sometimes a controversial term as to if it should or even can be an obtainable goal by all trans people. Queer: An umbrella term that is used to describe identities that do fall under straight and/or cisgender. Many LGBTQ+ people use queer as a label for their sexuality or gender and some people prefer it to express that their label does not cleanly fall into other specific identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Also important to note that in the past it has been used as a slur against LGBTQ+ people, however many people have worked to reclaim the term though it is not universally perceived as a positive term. Transgender: A general term used to describe someone whose gender expression/gender identity are different than the sex assigned at birth. Sometimes shortened to trans or trans*.  Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJDNtkZTYI  Cover Art: Brianna Nelson Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

It’s about time we desexualize conversations about sex. This week, Kenna and Brianna are joined by fellow Peer Educator and all-around cool human Tacs to talk about what it’s like to be asexual in sex ed. circles, the abstractness of gender, and the importance of vocabulary, community, and communication. Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show. AFAB: Acronym meaning Assigned Female at Birth. AFAB people may or may not identify as female some or all of the time. AFAB is a useful term for educating about issues that may happen to these bodies without connecting to womanhood or femaleness.Androgynous: Having physical elements of both femininity and masculinity, whether expressed through sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. AMAB: Acronym meaning Assigned Male at Birth. AMAB people may or may not identify as male some or all of the time. Asexual: Describes a person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy and exists on a spectrum with varying relationships and feelings towards sex. Aromantic: Sometimes abbreviated as "aro," the term refers to an individual who does not experience romantic attraction. Aromantic people exist on a spectrum of romantic attraction and can use terms such as gray aromantic or grayromantic to describe their place within that spectrum. Aromantic people can experience sexual attraction. Cisgender: Those who identify and present as the gender they were assigned at birth. In its simplest terms, cisgender describes someone who is not transgender.Gender dysphoria: Describes the distress, unhappiness, and anxiety that transgender people may feel about the mismatch between their bodies and their gender identity.Gender non-conforming: A person whose gender expression is perceived as being inconsistent with cultural norms expected for that gender. Neopronouns: A neopronoun can be a word created to serve as a pronoun without expressing gender, like “ze” and “zir.” Nonbinary: Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that are neither male nor female‍—‌identities that are outside the gender binary.Words that people may use to express their nonbinary gender identity include “agender,” “bigender,” “genderqueer,” “genderfluid,” and “pangender.”Pansexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people regardless of gender.Transgender: A general term used to describe someone whose gender expression/gender identity are different than the sex assigned at birth. Sometimes shortened to trans or trans*.For more information about the resources we talked about in this episode, check out the links below.Planned Parenthood website: Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

Kenna and Brianna meet with their friend Libby to talk about the unique intersection of sexuality and ADHD, a connection that isn’t often made when discussing sex education. From the way medication and ADHD affects sex drive and relationships, to the parallels seen in the lack of female-focused sex ed and ADHD research, there is plenty to be discussed on this episode. (And for what is probably the thousandth time, we beg you NOT to use Wattpad fanfiction as your primary source of sex ed.)  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder): A disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity. Symptoms vary from person to person and manifest in different ways based on sex assigned at birth, age, or other factors.  DSM: Stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and is the handbook used by mental professionals to help in diagnoses of mental disorders. Rejection sensitive dysphoria: An intense emotional response caused by the perception that you have disappointed others in your life.   Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJDNtkZTYI  Cover Art: Brianna Nelson Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

One more time for the people in the back: inclusive sex ed benefits everyone! This week, Brianna and Kenna are joined by Keaton, a fellow Peer Educator who shares some words of wisdom and good one-liners about how to make sex ed more inclusive for LGBTQ+ folks, navigating transitioning and sexuality, and which of his sex ed experiences were helpful versus harmful. Apparently reading those American Girl books was a universal experience? Who knew!  Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show. Asexual: Describes a person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy and exists on a spectrum with varying relationships and feelings towards sex.  Autism: Refers to a variety of developmental disabilities that can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Autism looks different from person to person and ranges the amount of support they need based on how their autism affects them. Barrier methods: A form of birth control that acts as a physical barrier to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg during sex and that works to prevent sexually transmitted infections by limiting skin-to-skin contact and exposure to body fluids. Examples include condoms and dental dams.  Bisexuality: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and people of other genders. Cisgender: Those who identify and present as the gender they were assigned at birth. In its simplest terms, cisgender describes someone who is not transgender. Consent: Explicit agreement to engage in a sexual activity with someone. Neurodiverse: Inclusion of differences in individual brain functions and behavioral traits Pansexuality: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people regardless of gender Transgender: A general term used to describe someone whose gender expression/gender identity are different than the sex assigned at birth. Sometimes shortened to trans.  For more information about the resources we talked about in this episode, check out the links below: Rose Dynasty Foundation: https://www.rosedynastyfoundationinc.org/ GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/ TSER: https://transstudent.org/gender/  Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at httpsDisclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson

This week, Tiffany joins the show to share her insight on how the Internet, stereotypes, and racism have shaped her perception of herself and the world around her. She also plugs her middle-school LGBTQ+ Instagram meme account, and yes, Brianna and Kenna scroll through it while they are recording.   Below you can find a glossary of jargon-y terms we might’ve said on the show: Bisexual:  A sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and people of other genders.  Pansexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who is attracted to people regardless of gender. For many pansexual people, this can be described as feeling ‘gender blind’ where gender isn’t a factor in deciding a partner.  Polysexual: A sexual orientation that describes a person who has attraction to many, but not necessarily all, genders. Queer: An umbrella term that is used to describe identities that do fall under straight and/or cisgender. Many LGBTQ+ people use queer as a label for their sexuality or gender and some people prefer it to express that their label does not cleanly fall into other specific identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Also important to note that in the past it has been used as a slur against LGBTQ+ people, however many people have worked to reclaim the term though it is not universally perceived as a positive term. Racial fetishization: The practice of placing an unreasonable amount of importance onto race in romantic and sexual relationships. It places undue emphasis on racial stereotypes as sexually desirable which can reinforce racist ideas and dilute an individual to their race alone. “Yellow fever”: The racial fetishization of Asian people, and specifically women, on the basis of incorrect stereotypes of submissiveness, passivity, and quiet demeanor. Resources: Naked Truth: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida/community-and-education-programs/peer-education Special thanks to:  Planned Parenthood Staff: Paola Ferst, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Martin Pelaez Music: Rascal Miles with the song “Imagination.” Also check out their new project Tailor-Made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJDNtkZTYI  Cover Art: Brianna Nelson Disclaimer: The experiences and opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida does not guarantee the completeness, nor the accuracy of the content of this podcast and accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage of any kind arising from, or in any way related to, the podcast’s content. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, mental health, legal, or other professional advice or services.Thank you’s and credits to the following amazing people: Hosts: Brianna Nelson and Kenna Bartlett Planned Parenthood Staff: Kathy Dobson, Kelsey Hunt-Dolan, and Nan Morgan Audio Editor: Brianna Nelson Intro and Outro Music: “Mellow” by Ethan Korvne (Check out his LP “Something Else to Do” on Spotify and Apple Music!) Cover Art: Brianna Nelson