Sex+ Radio

A survey of some interesting, some questionable, but always thought-provoking news items.

A quick look at some recent developments in medical technology to help in the ongoing battle against sexually transmitted infections.

Reading up on various biological processes, Berkley was astounded to find so much speculation around female reproductive anatomy. This show is an attempt to explore not only what we still don’t know, but why it is that we don’t know it.

Looking back on the events of 2012, Berkley reflects on what aspects of sexual health and positive sexuality he would like to see improved and changed in 2013.

Poet Raymond Douglas Chong joins Berkley on the show to present his new book, “Orchid Flower Love Poetry: Amorous Moods of Sensuous Passion.” Journeying through ecstasy, angst, and caprice, his words provide a nice reminder to reflect on relationships past and present. Available to order here.

With a good blanket of snow on the ground and winter firmly in place, ’tis the season to review some safer sex practices as you settle in for your long winter’s nap.

Through the lens of evolutionary psychology, Berkley asks the question: what effect does our biological sex have on our behaviour?

On this episode, Berkley attempts to address some of the tricky issues surrounding sex and mental disability.

An attempt to shed some light on the topic of sex addiction: how to consider it and how to address it .

How can we mindfully approach the topic of sexual health education? What is the domain of the schools and what should be left to parents? These questions and some proposed answers in this episode.

This episode attempts to revisit the topic of gender identity as something that we all need to consider and spend some quality time defining for ourselves.

A very brief look at Caitlin Moran’s recent feminist book “How to Be a Woman.”

Addressing purity balls, sexual bullying, and the complexities of youthful sexual relations, this episode aims to provide a little bit of guidance through the bumpy road of adolescence.

With an eye toward inclusion, Berkley examines the “abstinence-only” approach to education to determine its strengths and discern its most valuable components.

Getting back to the basics, this episode focuses on an in-depth definition of what “sex-postivity” entails and what it means to be a sex-positive individual.