#5 - From Asexuality to Vaginismus: Talking Representation and Comprehensive ‘Sex Education’ with the Hosts of ‘The Wet Seat’

In our second discussion about the first two seasons of SEX EDUCATION (2019-present), Maria is joined by Ashley Cunningham and Susannah Wilson, the hosts of The Wet Seat, a podcast about taboo sex topics. We delve into all things sex therapy related, imagining what more inclusive and comprehensive sex education could look like based on the array of topics SEX EDUCATION tackles in just the first two seasons, from asexuality to anal douching and vaginismus. As always, we talk about our own experiences with the subject matter (public school sex education curriculum, anyone?) and our relationships to one another, including our old college apartment affectionately named the Pussy Palace.

For this episode, we recommend you first watch or have familiarity with SEX EDUCATION Seasons 1 and 2, streaming on Netflix. 

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ABOUT US:

MARIA DIPASQUALE (she/her; host/editor) is a Brooklyn-based union communicator and writer who watches too much TV. Follow Maria on Twitter @Maria_DiP26, IG @mdzip, and tiktok @marialovesunions. In addition to Leftist Teen Drama, Maria hosts Bodysuits For Bughead: A Riverdale Podcast | tumblr: @bodysuitsforbughead twitter: @B4B_Podcast instagram: @bodysuits4bughead

ASHLEY CUNNINGHAM (she/her; guest) is a former amateur sexologist and host of The Wet Seat podcast (TW/IG: @thewetseatpodcast). She's currently in advertising, but dreams of a sex therapist certification. Watch her stumble through a TEDx talk on women who watch gay male porn on YouTube: "Escaping Gender Anxiety." 

SUSANNAH WILSON (she/her; guest) is an actor in New York who bikes aggressively in all weather, and is quick to flip off cabbies and pedestrians alike. IG: zannahbooo

MADDY WIRYO (they/them; art) is an artist who works all around New England. You can find more of their work at: maddyworldfr.wordpress.com

JEFF MCHALE (he/him; producer) is an extremely online guy who plays games, streams sometimes, and loves talking old TV.

Maria and Jeff’s good union cats CLARENCE and VINNY may make an appearance and/or be mentioned. 

intro song: Stomping the Room by Delicate Beats 

All opinions shared on this show are that of individuals and do not represent the views of any organization we may be affiliated with.

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SOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Wet Seat Podcast

Escaping Gender Anxiety: Why Women Love Gay Male Porn | Ashley Cunningham | TEDxEmersonCollege

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SUGGESTED FURTHER READING:

The Feminist Porn Book: The Politics of Producing Pleasure

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown

Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach