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Beyond the Bedroom is now Explicit Studies

New episodes, more guests, and hotter takes. Host Birna Gustafsson explores topics often unfairly deemed "explicit" in conversations about sexuality, identity, and intimate health. Coming soon to Spotify, Apple, Youtube, and Substack.

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#59 Come Again? Mindfulness and Multi-Os with Catherine Drysdale

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Sex and relationship coach Catherine Drysdale joins Birna to talk about how mindfulness and somatic tools can shift how we experience intimacy. We dig into how to build a personal pleasure vocabulary, move through shame, and what it feels like to be multi-orgasmic. Plus, a listener question on mindset blocks in her first queer relationship.

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#58 College Sex Ed You Didn’t Get (But Definitely Should)

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This episode reveals what’s really happening on campus and why it matters for everyone, not just students. Most people never get comprehensive sex ed, so I’ve also compiled my top tips for healthy, safer intimacy for young adults.

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#57 Better Sex in Three Steps- Start Today!

4/25/2025

I break down how to actually improve your sex life long-term in three solid steps. I guide you through where to begin exploring and how to tell your partner(s) what you really, really want.

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