Ep. 24 | Sexual Liberation vs Conserative Black Women feat. Ashley Cobb
Selective Ignorance with Mandii B
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 3.4K Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B sits down with sex educator and podcast host Ashley Cobb for an unfiltered deep dive into the layers of women’s autonomy, sexual liberation, and the societal pressures that keep trying to police both.
They open the episode [00:00], framing the conversation around sexual autonomy and the power that comes with owning your narrative. By [01:23], they’re unpacking the pendulum swing of women’s rights and how quickly public opinion shifts. At [03:19], the spotlight turns to the role of men in these conversations—whether they’re allies, obstacles, or just awkward bystanders.
Ashley shares her Essence Fest experience at [04:39], revealing the branding challenges that still exist in spaces meant to celebrate Black women. The conversation at [10:15] dives into the tug-of-war among women themselves, followed by a candid breakdown at [12:36] of how societal expectations complicate sexual liberation. By [16:19], it’s time to decide—do you double down on your truth or take it back to appease others?
From [19:57] to [28:11], Mandii and Ashley explore sexual exploration, relationship dynamics, and the sometimes messy intersections of past connections. The complexity deepens at [35:05] with a discussion on accountability within the Me Too movement, leading into [38:28] on power dynamics in relationships and [41:21] on the nuanced lines between consent and victimhood.
At [46:04], they assess the lasting impact of the Me Too movement before shifting to [52:18], where workplace dynamics and gendered expectations get scrutinized. By [55:44], historical context steps in to remind listeners that these struggles didn’t start yesterday, and at [01:01:27], the conversation looks ahead to the future of sexual liberation. They close at [01:07:52] with generational perspectives on sexuality and what younger voices are bringing to the table.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
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| 1:07.3 | Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Selective Ignorance. |
| 1:09.8 | However, before we get to this week's episode, I want to remind you guys to purchase my |
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