Sex Ed with DB

What Sex Ed with DB does

Sex Ed with DB (legal entity: Danielle Bezalel Podcast LLC) operates a creator-led sexual health education platform anchored by a science-backed podcast hosted by founder Danielle Bezalel (DB), MPH. The content portfolio includes the core podcast, The Seggs Ed Show (a multi-platform short-form video series distributed on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube), The Smut Quiz (a five-question personalized content-matching quiz), the Magic Wand Experiment (a self-study research-format piece), a free resources library, and branded merchandise. The platform serves two primary audiences: adults seeking inclusive, expert-backed sexual wellness information, and aspiring sex educators seeking business-building instruction. The Smut Quiz's interactive format and The Seggs Ed Show's video distribution represent the company's main engagement mechanics beyond passive listening.

The business model is multi-stream and consumer-direct. Revenue is generated through branded merchandise sales on the company's own e-commerce storefront, a paid virtual workshop (Building a Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand — 8 hours of instruction plus 1:1 time, inquiry-based pricing), affiliate commissions from sexual wellness brands (Überlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, Happy V, Clone-A-Willy, Lunette), and sponsored content integrated into podcast episodes and video series. Distribution is digital-first, relying on organic social media growth (120K+ followers across platforms), podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts), and the company's own website. The go-to-market motion is community-led, with DB's personal brand and press validation (Netflix's "The Principles of Pleasure," Self, Mashable, Bustle) functioning as the primary growth engine.

The company is privately held and bootstrapped, operating with 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding or institutional investors. A sub-brand, Monetize Your Indie Podcast (monetizeyourindiepod.com), signals an early move to extend the workshop IP into general podcast monetization education. Legal governing law is the State of New York, while the firm's listed city is Oakland, indicating an inconsistency between public-facing location and contractual jurisdiction.

Name

Sex Ed with DB

Legal name

Danielle Bezalel Podcast LLC

Website

https://sexedwithdb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sex Ed with DB is a creator-led sexual health education platform, anchored by a podcast hosted by founder Danielle Bezalel (MPH), offering video content, an interactive quiz, a paid workshop, and merchandise for adults seeking pleasure-centered sex education and aspiring sex educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Health Education Media

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audio Learning Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks, Listening Programs) (EDAGALAM)

Keywords

• Sex education
• Sexual wellness
• Podcast media
• Pleasure education
• Creator education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Merchandise sales through the online store including branded products
2. Workshop/Course Revenue: Virtual workshop on building a profitable online sexual health brand, priced as a course with 8 hours of instruction plus 30 minutes 1:1 time
3. Affiliate/Referral Revenue: Commission-based revenue from promoting partner sexual wellness brands through discount codes (Überlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, Happy V, Clone-A-Willy, Lunette)
4. Sponsored Content: Sponsored video series and podcast episodes with partner brands

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sex Ed with DB is a creator-led sexual health education media brand that produces and distributes a science-backed sex education podcast, a video series (The Seggs Ed Show), an interactive pleasure-content matching quiz (The Smut Quiz), a virtual workshop for aspiring sex educators, free educational resources, and branded merchandise. The core product is the podcast featuring expert interviews on sex, sexuality, and pleasure, hosted by founder Danielle Bezalel (DB), MPH.

Product overview

Sex Ed with DB is a content and education platform built around a single unified offering: science-backed, pleasure-centered sex education delivered primarily through a podcast, supplemented by a video series (The Seggs Ed Show), an interactive quiz (The Smut Quiz), educational workshops, and free resources. The portfolio centers on the podcast as the core product, with additional offerings including research-based content (Magic Wand Experiment), virtual workshops for aspiring sex educators, and merchandise. The company operates as a creator-led media brand rather than a traditional SaaS platform with modules or tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Seggs Ed Show: A video series cracking open sex education for all, available on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Products and services

• Sex Ed with DB Podcast A science-backed sex education podcast delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure, hosted by Danielle Bezalel (DB), MPH. Targeted at adults seeking inclusive sexual health and pleasure education.
• The Smut Quiz A personalized matching quiz that answers 5 questions to match users with curated 'assigned smut' — one-page, high-tension, queer-inclusive excerpts based on individual turn-on styles.
• The Seggs Ed Show A video series cracking open sex education for all, distributed on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Magic Wand Experiment A three-week personal experiment documenting the impact of daily Magic Wand use on health, wellness, and sexual experience, comparing against abstinence and regular sexual activity.
• Building a Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand Workshop A virtual workshop teaching content creators how to build a profitable brand in the sexual health space, covering branding, partnerships, viral content, social media growth, business setup, and pricing strategies; includes 8 hours of instruction plus 30 minutes of 1:1 time. Targeted at aspiring sex educators and creators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Workshop participant gained 5,000+ followers in under 2 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• ÜberlubecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium silicone lubricant brand offering 10% discount to Sex Ed with DB audience through promo code 'SEXEDWITHDB'
• Magic WandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSex toy brand featuring DB's experiment with the Magic Wand; 15% discount code available for audience
• NancyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelf-pleasure toy brand offering 25% discount to Sex Ed with DB audience
• Happy VminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's wellness company offering 15-30% discounts on vaginal health probiotics
• Clone-A-WillyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBody-safe sex toy manufacturer offering 15% discount with promo code 'SEGGSED15' for The Seggs Ed Show
• LunetteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMenstrual cup and intimate care company featured as sponsor of The Seggs Ed Show
• NetflixflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB featured in Netflix's 'The Principles of Pleasure' documentary series

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Unbound: Unbound is a sexual wellness and intimate products retailer with a strong editorial and educational content engine. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a sexual wellness brand combining content, education, and product sales, though operating at greater scale and product breadth.
• Dame Products: Dame Products is a sexual wellness brand selling intimate products while producing significant educational content and thought leadership. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a sexual wellness brand that leverages content and community to drive product sales.
• Maude: Maude is a sexual wellness brand offering products, editorial content, and inclusive sexual education. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a modern, inclusive sexual wellness brand combining education, content, and commerce.

Direct peers

• OMGYES: OMGYES is a sexual pleasure education platform that produces research-based content and video series about pleasure. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a content-and-education-first sexual wellness brand targeting adult consumers directly.
• Shannon Boodram: Shannon Boodram is an independent sex educator and content creator with a large social following, books, and digital courses. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a solo creator-led sexual health education brand monetizing through content, courses, and partnerships.
• Dipsea: Dipsea is a subscription-based audio erotica and sexual wellness storytelling app aimed at women and couples. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a creator-led audio-first sexual wellness brand monetizing intimate content through digital channels.
• Quinn: Quinn is an audio erotica platform featuring user-generated and curated erotic audio stories. Directly comparable as a digital-first, audio-format sexual wellness brand targeting a similar audience to Sex Ed with DB.

Emerging players

• Rosy: Rosy is a sexual wellness app for women offering educational content, audio stories, and guided exercises. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a digital sexual wellness resource combining education, audio content, and community for a similar demographic.
• Emjoy: Emjoy is an audio-guided sexual wellness app offering mindfulness, education, and pleasure content. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as an audio-led sexual wellness experience targeting women, with overlap in audience and educational mission.
• Novel (sexual wellness): Novel is a sexual wellness brand offering products enhanced with educational content and digital touchpoints. Comparable to Sex Ed with DB as a digitally-native sexual wellness brand combining education, content, and consumer products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SexEdwithDB
• Facebookfacebook.com/edwithdb
• Instagraminstagram.com/sexedwithdb
• TikToktiktok.com/@sexedwithdb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sex-ed-with-db-podcast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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