The Sex Wrap

The Sex Wrap is a sexual health Podcast that was created to help fill the gaping hole in sexuality education. They answer listeners questions each week (or yours today) – typically questions that people are too afraid to ask at home, too embarrassed to ask at school, or too hard to ask their partners. The Sex Wrap is produced by The Podglomerate.

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Updated May 20

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May 20 · 32 min
Episode 271: How do I tell my recent partners I tested reactive for an STI?
Getting a reactive ("positive") test result is hard enough on its own. But then comes the part nobody prepares you for: the conversations. This week on The Sex Wrap, we're breaking down the partner notification process without the shame spiral. We'll walk you through what to say, how to say it, and what to do when someone doesn't take it well. Because telling your partners is one of the most responsible and caring things you can do. We're also covering anonymous notification options, what information you're actually obligated to share, and how to take care of your mental health through it all. You got the result. Now let's get through the next step together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13 · 24 min
Episode 270: I asked for STD results and got ghosted!
You did everything right — you had the talk, you asked for the results, and then... silence. This week on The Sex Wrap, we're unpacking the frustrating moment of someone disappearing the moment sexual health comes up. Is it shame? Fear? A red flag you should've clocked sooner? We're getting into why asking for STD results is still taboo, what the ghosting really means, and how to protect yourself, emotionally and physically, when someone can't handle the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 22 · 33 min
Episode 269: Should I consider PrEP?
A pill a day. A shot every two months. And now: a shot twice a year. PrEP has come a long way, but the stigma around it hasn't caught up. We talk through who it's for (hint: way more people than you think!), why people still don't talk about it, and what the new injectable options actually mean for your sex life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 1 · 21 min
Episode 268: Should I tell him I'm a virgin?
This episode unpacks the loaded idea of “virginity” and the expectations that come with it. We get into how disclosure, intimacy, and power intersect, and why first-time narratives can feel so high-stakes. It’s an episode that applies to all types of virginities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 11 · 23 min
Episode 267: How can I have outdoor sex safely?
Outdoor sex is one of the most common sexual fantasies—but what happens when fantasy meets reality? In this episode, we talk about the allure of outdoor sex—from beaches to backseats to wooded trails—and the realities that come with it. We cover consent, privacy, legal risks, environmental considerations, and how to keep things safer if you decide to take the adventure outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 4 · 29 min
Episode 266: Negging, the episode
This week on The Sex Wrap, we’re unpacking negging, the backhanded compliment that’s supposed to spark attraction but often just seeds insecurity. Is it playful teasing, pickup-artist residue, or straight-up emotional manipulation? We break down where it came from, why it “works,” how it shows up in modern dating (across genders and sexualities), and what to say when someone tries it on you. If you’ve ever left a flirtation feeling slightly smaller instead of turned on, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 25 · 18 min
Episode 265: How do I make sex with a condom feel better?
Today we have lots and lots of tips for making protected sex feel better! We will talk about external and internal condoms and go through the different materials of condoms and the benefits of each. Sex with a condom can feel AMAZING--if you find the right mix of type and tips that work for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2025 · 34 min
Episode 264: How can I express sexual interest without being creepy?
Most of us have probably experienced someone hitting on us that has come across as creepy. So how do you hit on someone and let them know you're interested in them sexually without being creepy? Today we break down creepiness and how to NOT be creepy with people you're interested in out in the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2025 · 38 min
Episode 263: How can I identify sexual misinformation?
Sexuality and Sexual Health Resource Sites: The Sex Wrap Kaiser Family Foundation World Health Organization The Guttmacher Institute Planned Parenthood And also see Episode 247: Should I use AI to answer my questions about sex, sexual health, and relationships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 8, 2025 · 25 min
Episode 262: When is begging ok?
(Or, "Will you please, please, please listen to this episode?")
Oct 1, 2025 · 22 min
Episode 261: Are there REAL aphrodisiacs?
Today we talk aphrodisiacs --what are they? how (or do) they work? are there real ones and not-so-real ones? We talk science, we talk context, and we offer advice to help you think about what increases your desire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2025 · 35 min
Episode 260: Should I date a coworker?
Eeeek! Ok, ok, we know capitalist societies are structured around work and you spend so much time there and of course you meet and bond with people there. But should you date them? Today we talk through issues to consider if someone at your workplace has caught your eye/heart/other part of your body! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2025 · 36 min
Episode 259: Is ghosting really that bad?
Today we talk about ghosting, and know that f you've ever been ghosted, you're not alone. The statistics show that at least 1/3 have suffered through this phenomenon, with some stats showing much higher rates. We discuss some research about how it impacts people (both the ghostee and the ghoster!), and what we can do to shift these behaviors in our society. Check out some journal articles for extra credit reading on the topic: Online Fairytales: Breadcrumbing and Ghosting Behavior Among Young Adults Ignorance is not always bliss: A qualitative study of young adults' experiences with being ghosted Exposure to ghosting, gaslighting and coercion and mental health outcomes Relationship dissolution strategies: Comparing the psychological consequences of ghosting, orbiting, and rejection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 258: Let's Talk about Sexual Slang
Today we have a little fun exploring sexual slang. Are you up to date on the current terms people are using? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025 · 45 min
Episode 257: Swipe Right, Do Better: How Can Men Show Up for Femmes on Dating Apps?
Today we are calling in all men who date femmes. This is not a “dating tips for women” episode—this is about men stepping up.  Dating apps are spaces that can either amplify harm or cultivate care, and we are hoping to help create the latter. Listen in and then join in the conversation on our social media! @TheSexWrap on every platform--especially now on Bluesky and Flashes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2025 · 34 min
REPLAY: Help, I lied about faking it!
It's a replay day! And we go back to a great episode where we help someone who lied to her partner about faking orgasms. Other episodes we reference in the podcast are: why women fake orgasms (ep 79), how long should sex last (ep 109), and the problem with lies of omission (ep 171). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2025 · 34 min
Episode 256: How Does Race Factor in Sex and Dating?
Today we talk to Bats, a friend of the podcast. Bats talks to us about their experience in diversifying a sex positive community, and their personal experience in interracial dating. We get juicy talking about racial biases and assumptions and norms. And how we can navigate these things with others. Find more Bats at their podcast: https://consensualcarnage.com/ on on Instagram at @ActuallyBats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2025 · 33 min
Episode 255: Why do I need to know about periods?
So many people don't understand periods and fertility. But why is it important that everyone has an understanding of this basic human function? Today we talk stigma/shame, and BLOOD. Extra credit: the 100 tampons song on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 · 34 min
REPLAY: Can you cheat in an open relationship?
Part of our mini-series on cheating from Dec 2022 is making a comeback with a reply of Ep 213. In this episode we tackle what cheating looks like in open relationships, how to prevent it, how to navigate it if it happens, and when to cut your losses and move on. Listen in and see if you learn something... you might surprise yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 254: How do I reassert my boundaries?
Today we talk about what happens when someone crosses a boundary; how to communicate about it, and how to reassert it. This goes for little boundary crosses to big ones. Tune in and then start practicing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices