37 – Seggs Talk Edu x Kinsey Institute: Melissa Blundell Osorio on Sex Museums, Cyber-Brothels, & Getting your Ph.D in Sexuality

In this episode of Seggs Talk Radio, Thea welcomes Melissa Blundell Osorio, a PhD student at the Kinsey Institute and a member of the VIBES Research Group. The conversation spans Melissa’s journey into sex research, her work at the Kinsey Institute, and her previous role as the Director of Education at the Will Zieg Erotic Art Museum. Melissa shares insights into the evolving landscape of sex education, her experiences at sex research conferences, and the implications of AI in intimate relationships. 

They also touch on the cultural differences in sexual attitudes between the United States and Europe, particularly Berlin’s open approach to sex clubs and legalized sex work. Additionally, they discuss the importance of sex museums and ongoing research on the stigma surrounding online sex work.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Sex education work before Kinsey

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Erotic art museum in Miami

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦Study about sex work

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦The human sexuality intensive

🫦The Future of AI in Sex Tech

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