Sex+ Radio

Jian Ghomeshi found not guilty on all charges. What happened in this trial and what does it mean for victims of sexual assault?

Is there a difference between a consent “accident” and a consent “violation”? What are the ramifications of North Carolina’s recently passed anti-trans bill?

Taking some very solid prompts from this article, Berkley explores the kinds of sexual conduct we ought to be worried about.

Can we be “better feminists” without taking each other down in the process? Yes! Here are a few ideas as to how.

With the verdict passed on Kesha’s allegations of abuse against her producer, Berkley takes the opportunity to look at what’s going on with our legal system.

Joined by performer Peter Morningwood, much talk is had about the history of burlesque and what wonderful and hidden things it can unlock in the human psyche.

The studio is abuzz with talk of gender, the problem of narrow social paradigms, and what it means to be a good feminist as Berkley is joined by WGST student and all-around solid fellow Thomas.

The trial of Jian Ghomeshi for sexual assault highlights a number of ways in which our legal system just might not be doing all it can for victims.

The barrage of gendered messaging continues to beat us all down. Why can’t we just let people be people?

Local performance poet Yonic Boom guests on the show today to share some of her sexual poetry and discuss her experiences and considerations in creating it.

Berkley is joined by Dr. David Lisak, forensic investigator and researcher into new frontiers of understanding around the neuroscience of sexual assault.

Anti-feminist strawmen, the ongoing devaluation of all things feminine, and a failure to put consent into practice. We’ve got our work cut out for us.

What do you do if you’re monogamous and your partner is not? Or vice versa? Some thoughts and reflections by way of morethantwo.com.

Special guest Nicole sheds some light on the importance of and inner workings of sexual assault support lines.

With the rise in social and cultural sensitivity, how can we make sure that we’re being respectful but at the same time realistic? Berkley is joined by Brette to unpack this contentious and difficult topic.

The recent Netflix debut of Marvel’s Jessica Jones presents a pretty progressive and well-grounded reflection of abusive relationships in the modern world. But it’s not perfect.

In the wake of recent allegations by porn performer Stoya against her ex-boyfriend and scene partner James Deen for sexual assault, let’s talk about sex workers’ human rights.

Unrecognized, unappreciated, but undeniable. Emotional work is work and it’s time we started acknowledging that.

Our worldview informs our choice of language, and our choice of language informs our worldview. How can we be mindful of the words we use to ensure they’re not inadvertently harming anyone?

Berkley is joined in the studio by Penicillin Penny, Sadie Sugarbottom, Lola D’Moan, and Pina Colada, all burlesque performers and thorough enthusiasts. You can figure out the rest.