{"podcast":{"title":"Unzipping Taboos: Candid Conversations about Sex","slug":"unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802","podcast_index_feed_id":7040802,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70292c8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://milsteinhealthconsulting.com/unzipping-taboos","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41341410/41341410-1717118121665-66065d05ffd11.jpg","author":"Dr Sue and Charlie","episode_count":88,"summary":"Join hosts Dr Sue & Charlie on \"Unzipping Taboos\" as they delve into the intricate & often challenging landscape of sex, & all things related to it. Each episode will be an open conversation on a different topic. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will gain insight into the complexities of sex, & how to talk about this deeply personal subject. Whether you're a seasoned advocate for sexual liberation or someone who finds the topic daunting, \"Unzipping Taboos\" offers a safe space to explore the nuances of human sexuality, challenge preconceptions, & help make the subject less taboo","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802"},"episode":{"title":"Consent Isn’t Optional - Even When It’s Clickable","slug":"consent-isn-t-optional-even-when-it-s-clickable","published_at":"2026-04-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/consent-isn-t-optional-even-when-it-s-clickable","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unzippingtaboos/episodes/Consent-Isnt-Optional---Even-When-Its-Clickable-e3hfm7g","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70292c8/podcast/play/118003376/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-5%2F421468874-44100-2-b3eff2afbfa85.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Unzipping Taboos , we step into a messy, very public story to ask a much bigger question: what happens when someone’s private sexual expression is exposed without their consent? We’re not here for the headlines—we’re here for the ethics. Using the recent coverage surrounding Bryon Noem as a starting point, we unpack the tension between privacy and public curiosity in a digital world where “private” doesn’t always stay that way. We talk about what consent really means when it comes to sharing intimate content, why outing someone—regardless of who they are—crosses a line, and how quickly media can turn personal expression into spectacle. From there, we zoom out. How do gender expectations shape the way we react to what people do in private—especially when men step outside traditional norms? Why is femininity still used as a punchline? Why are some behaviors pathologized, while others are quietly ignored? And who gets protected… versus exposed? We also take a hard look at media framing—how women are often pulled into narratives about men’s behavior, how headlines shift accountability, and how easily bias hides in plain sight. This is a conversation about privacy, power, consent, and the stories we tell about gender. No shame. No clickbait. Just a candid look at what’s underneath it all—and an invitation to start noticing it in the world around you. If you have a story, thoughts and/or a topic or question for Dr. Sue and Charlie please share your ideas here: ⁠Show suggestions If you want to ask Dr Sue a sex question for the weekly Q&A you can submit it here: Ask a question","meta_description":"In this episode of Unzipping Taboos , we step into a messy, very public story to ask a much bigger question: what happens when someone’s private sexual ex…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3219,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/episodes/consent-isn-t-optional-even-when-it-s-clickable/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/consent-isn-t-optional-even-when-it-s-clickable.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}