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We made it to the end! Join us as we recap Season 4 Episode 8 of Sex Education, and reflect on the series as a whole.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, suicide, dysphoria, assault, and other adult themes.

We get a good old-fashioned sit-in, a standard "trapped in an elevator", and finally, finally, Otis and Maeve get together. Join us as we chat about Season 4 Episode 7 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of sex activism.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, abuse, assault, abortion, and other adult themes.



Resources for this episode:

* "History of [sexual assault] activism and legal change" (Australian Government, 2010)

* "History of abortion" (Boston Women's Health Book Collective, 1998)

* "History of abortion law timeline: 1850 to today" (Planned Parenthood, 2024)

* "Australian Abortion Legislation" (Children By Choice, 2024)

* "The 1970s and the fight for abortion rights in Australia" (Solidarity.net, 2022)

* "How Sex Worker Activism Influenced the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in NSW, Australia" (Aroney & Crofts, 2019)

* "The right to bare arms: the history of Australian sex worker activism" (Aroney, 2017)

* "Mandatory consent education is a huge win for Australia – but consent is just one small part of navigating relationships" (Woodley et al., 2022)

* "The reality of Safe Schools" (Alcorn, 2016)

This episode Maeve says farewell to Erin; did anyone else tear up when all the friends started arriving? There's some impromptu musical performances, a friendship breakup, and they almost drop the coffin 😬 Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 6 of Sex Education, and chat about the topic of sex injuries.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, sexual injuries, assault, death, drug use, and other adult themes.



Resources for this episode:

* "7 Injuries That Can Happen During Sex" (Dr. Jen Caudle)

* "Peanuts, a lizard, a wedding ring, and 6 other things that caused bizarre sex injuries" (Julia Naftulin, Business Insider)

* "Love Hurts: Common Sex Injuries and Other Hazards" (Stephanie Watson, WebMD)

* "New Survey Reveals the Most Common Sex Injuries" (Blake Harper, Fatherly)

* "Injuries During Intimacy" (Superdrug)

Is the Maeve/Otis ship sinking? Is Jo's character pointless this season? Is using chilli oil as lube a good idea? (spoiler alert: no!) Join us as we discuss these questions and Season 4 Episode 5 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of lube.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, lube, mental health, substance use, and other adult themes.



Resources for this episode:

* Picking the right lube (Sexplanations)

* What Can I Use As Lube? (Wild Flower)

* "The potential harms of personal lubricants" (Laurie et al., 2020) Brazilian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

* "Is Wetter Better? An Evaluation of Over-the-Counter Personal Lubricants for Safety and Anti-HIV-1 Activity" (Dezzutti et al., 2012)

* Non-latex condoms can potentially be used with oil based lube, although check with the manufacturer: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-do-you-use-lube-with-condoms

* "Women's Use and Perceptions of Commercial Lubricants: Prevalence and Characteristics in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults" (Herbenick et al., 2014)

* "Men's Use and Perceptions of Commercial Lubricants: Prevalence and Characteristics in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adults" (Reece et al., 2014)

* "Lifetime Lubricant Use among a Nationally Representative Sample of Lesbian- and Bisexual-Identified Women in the United States" (Hensel et al., 2015)

* "Frequency, Reasons for, and Perceptions of Lubricant Use among a Nationally Representative Sample of Self‐Identified Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States" (Dodge et al., 2014)

Tragedy strikes Maeve this episode, but the storyline gives Emma Mackey a chance to shine. We also get golden moments between Otis and Aimee, and between Michael and Adam. Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 4 of Sex Education, and explore the topic of Ethical Non-monogamy.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, non-monogamy, cheating, and other adult themes.



Resources for this episode:

* "So many words! A guide to non-monogamous relationship styles" (polyamfam)

* "Polyamory" (Sexplanations)

* "Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships" (Wood et al, 2021)

* "Ball Play 101" (The Hook Up, Triple J)

Who knew that kilts really facilitate a bathroom blowjob? Or that Alexander the great was bisexual? #bicon



Join us as we discuss Season 4 Episode 3 of Sex Education, and chat about the relationship between drugs and sex.



Content warning for this episode: this episode contains discussions of sex, sexuality, sex education, drugs, consent, and other adult themes.



Resources for this episode:

* "Sex & Drugs" (Sexplanations)

* "Sex & Alcohol" (Sexplanations)

* "The crisis in the British healthcare system" (Philosophy Tube)

* "Sexualised drug taking among men who have sex with men: a systematic review" (Tompkins et al, 2018)

* "The Normalization of Leisure Sex and Recreational Drugs: Exploring Associations Between Polydrug Use and Sexual Practices by English Festival-Goers" (McCormack et al., 2021)

* "How Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Perceptions of One’s Own and a Drinking Partner’s Ability to Consent to Sexual Activity?" (Drouin et al., 2018)

* "Making and Communicating Decisions About Sexual Consent During Drug-Involved Sex: A Thematic Synthesis" (Smith et al., 2020)