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Join hosts Valon Alford, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, Jennifer Scott, PHD, MPH, CHES, CSE, and Erika Simpson, MD, FACOGC for candid conversations on the intersectionality of medicine, public health, and social work related to sexual health. This Is Sex! covers all the things we experience and don’t discuss, as well as all the things we see portrayed on television and in the media.
Episodes

Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023
33 min
Have you ever considered a platonic, yet sexual relationship? Is it possible to have a physical relationship with a non-romantic partner? In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss friends with benefits and the rules of engagement. Join Valon Alford, Dr. J. and Dr. Simpson as they share their thoughts and experiences on platonic relationships with a little spice added.

Mar 2, 2023
Mar 2, 2023
37 min
Women's reproductive health issues continue to be hot button political topics. From access to comprehensive sexual health education, to pregnancy termination, the debate of who gets to decide what services women can access is again reignited. In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss reproductive rights and reproductive justice. Join Valon Alford, Dr. J. and Dr. Simpson as they share insights to how these terms differ and what they mean for women's reproductive health.

Aug 29, 2022
Aug 29, 2022
35 min
In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a trending news topic. Over the last 10-15 years we have seen an increase in cosmetic procedures. From breast augmentation, to lip injections and the BBL more women and men are going under the knife to get their "perfect" body enhancements, but at what cost. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a funny and informative discussion regarding the newest trend, designer vaginas.

Aug 10, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
39 min
Welcome back to Season 3 of This is Sex!! Join your favorite Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. as we discuss sexting and casual hook-ups. Come hear our thoughts on how this changed over the years with the increase use in dating apps and social media.
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Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
31 min
In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, mental health has been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding mental health and self-care around the country.

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
39 min
In this episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. take on a discussion of a very politicized women's health topic. Join us as we share our perspectives on Roe v Wade, and how the possibility of ending of this could set women's reproductive rights back to the mid 1970s.

Mar 10, 2022
Mar 10, 2022
42 min
In this week's episode of This is Sex!!, your co-hosts discuss a hot topic in the news. Over the past few weeks, transgender affirming care, education and sports have been making the headlines. Join Dr. Clay, Dr. J. and Valon A. for a passionate discussion regarding new legislation being proposed in Texas, Florida and around the country.

Mar 3, 2022
Mar 3, 2022
34 min
In this episode of This is Sex!! your co-hosts take on a more serious topic of maternal mortality among women in the Black community. Dr. Clay shares her experiences as a currently and recently pregnant physician, while Valon A. and Dr. J. discuss the rates and nuances of this alarming health issue.

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
27 min
Are you a lover of Valentine's Day, or is it overrated in your book? join Valon A., Dr. Clay, and Dr. J as they discuss their opinions about the beloved pink and red holiday.

Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
36 min
Join your favorite co-hosts Dr. Clay, Dr. J, and Valon A. as they discuss libido. What is it? Is yours normal? What things can impact it positively and negatively?
