Join us for a fantastic conversation with the incredible couple, Elle and Ezra! They discuss their journey from friends to lovers and how that impacted their friend group and their own lives. They also discuss trans joy, using comedy to combat haters, and the importance of advocating for trans rights in today's political and media landscape. Elle and Ezra share their unique perspective on the power of humor and reclaiming narratives. Don’t miss this!  —— How Elle and Ezra made the jump from friends to lovers [00:13:35] Using comedy to fight bigotry and anti-trans rhetoric [00:34:05] The rise of transphobia today and how we can show up for trans rights [00:49:37] Find more from Elle and Ezra: Elle: @elle.deran Ezra: @ezramichelmusic Elle is an actor/singer/content creator committed to creating entertaining, educational, queer-affirming content. You can follow them on instagram and tiktok @elle.deran. Ezra Michel is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary trans masculine artist and public figure. He is also the creator of the trans masculine empowering clothing brand, 'Pussyboy Apparel', for which he screen prints each design by hand at a local trans-owned print shop. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Future Method. Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala