Sex and Culture

You Are Here: October 15, 2012

In this hour of You Are Here, we explore sex and culture. The recent discovery of a potential prostitution ring in Maine has many people discussing the often illicit nature of sexual interactions. Erotica novels like 50 Shades of Gray are becoming mainstream, but conversations about sex are still taboo. We look at the cultures behind BDSM, pornography, prostitution, sexualized advertisements, birth control, and cyber dating to discuss the culture of sex in the United States and what it means to veer from the norm.

LISTEN: Host Intro

Introduction to this hour on sex and culture. (Producer Joy Powers)

LISTEN: BDSM

We explore the world of BDSM and local organizations trying to teach people about proper S&M play. (Reporter Elizabeth Gillis)

LISTEN: The Economy of Pornography

We look at how traditional pornography companies are changing and the new innovations impacting the industry. (Reporter Maria Spirdiglozzi)

LISTEN: The Culture of Sex Workers

We explore the differing lifestyles of American sex workers and how sex work impacts society. (Reporter Nick De La Canal)

LISTEN: Sex in Advertising

We discuss sexualized advertisements that target young audiences and how these ads affect American children. (Reporter Catalina Gaitan)

LISTEN: Extended Interview: Male Birth Control

We speak to Dr. David Clapham about the discovery of male birth control and its societal impact. (Reporter Matthew Lenczewski)

LISTEN: Exclusive Interview: Julie Spira

We speak with Julie Spira, the founder of cyberdatingexpert.com, about her experiences with online dating and what cyber dating is like now. (Reporter Joy Powers)

 

Producer Joy Powers