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Episode List

#224 – Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges for Sex – Paula Leech

Listen to "224: Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges for Sex – Paula Leech" on Spreaker. Paula Leech  Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges for Sex  In the quest to know the various kinds of things that get in the way of sexual desire, sex therapist Paula Leech walks us...

#223 – Premature Ejaculation – Keeley Rankin

Listen to "223: Premature Ejaculation – Keeley Rankin" on Spreaker. Premature Ejaculation  Keeley Rankin joins me in a conversation to talk about solutions for Premature Ejaculation. She talks about the anxiety attached to this problem, various approaches and why they...

#222 – Testosterone for Women – Dr. Matt Chalmers

Listen to "222: Testosterone for Women – Dr. Matt Chalmers" on Spreaker. Testosterone for Women  This episode talks about hormones and how it affects sexual function and overall health of women in particular. Dr. Matt Chalmers explains two primary hormones in women,...

#221 – Sexual Communication – Dr. Tara

Listen to "221: Sexual Communication – Dr. Tara" on Spreaker. Sexual Communication  Do you know the real secret to having an amazing sex life? After years of research and talking to thousands of respondents, Dr. Tara might have unlocked the answer to that big...

#220 – Body Freedom – Elizabeth Dall

Listen to "220: Body Freedom – Elizabeth Dall" on Spreaker. Body Freedom  Elizabeth Dall talks about “body freedom,” the antidote to body shame and self-consciousness that many of us, if not all, experience at some point in our life. Body image issues affect mostly...

#219 – No, this is not your soul mate – Tracy Crossley

Listen to "219: No, this is not your soul mate – Tracy Crossley" on Spreaker. This is not your soul mate  How we were raised as kids, how consistent our parents (or caretakers) were, and how safe and loved we felt when we were young can shape our attachment style...

#218 [Personal Story] A Journey Through Miscarriage – Jessica

Listen to "218: [Personal Story] A Journey Through Miscarriage – Jessica" on Spreaker. A Journey Through Miscarriage  This episode talks about a very sensitive topic – miscarriage. Losing a baby is heartbreaking, no matter when it happens, and Jessica bravely shares...

#217 – Overcoming Anger and Resentment – Rich Heller

Listen to "217: Overcoming Anger and Resentment – Rich Heller" on Spreaker. Rich Heller  Overcoming Anger and Resentment  “Conflict Coach” Rich Heller enlightens us on resentment, anger, and other negativities that couples can get into that can get in the way of their...

#216 – Co-Creating a Sex Life Over Time – Chelsea Wakefield

Listen to "216: Co-Creating a Sex Life Over Time – Chelsea Wakefield" on Spreaker. Chelsea Wakefield  Co-Creating a Sex Life Over Time  What does it really take to make a sex life last? How do archetypes about sex, expectations, and love capacities all come together...

#215 – The Wonderful World of Sex Toys – Searah Deysach

Listen to "215: The Wonderful World of Sex Toys – Searah Deysach" on Spreaker. The World of Sex Toys  Sex educator, Searah Deysach, takes us to the fun and playful world of sex toys. Founder and owner of Early to Bed, Chicago’s first woman-owned sex shop that sells...

#214 – Self-Leadership and Erotic Rope Play – Edward Willey

Listen to "214: Self-Leadership and Erotic Rope Play – Edward Willey" on Spreaker. Erotic Rope Play as Self Leadership and Intimacy  Edward Willey talks about his seemingly two separate interests and pursuits – rope play and self-leadership – and his ingenious idea of...

#213 – Shameless Parenting – Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

Listen to "213: Shameless Parenting – Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers" on Spreaker. Shameless Parenting  Many parents find normal sex behavior and development confusing. Parents often wonder if their child’s sexual behavior is normal. Certified sex therapist Dr. Tina...

#212 – Performance Anxiety – David Khalili

Listen to "212: Performance Anxiety – David Khalili" on Spreaker. David Khalili  Performance Anxiety  Feeling anxious before sex is normal. But how about feeling nervous that you cannot have or enjoy sex for fear that you will be unable to “perform” during sexual...

#211 – Juicing up Your Sex Life – Alicia Davon

Listen to "211: Juicing up Your Sex Life – Alicia Davon" on Spreaker. Alicia Davon  Juicing Up Your Sex Life  A fun topic today. This one's about juicing up your relationship, enlivening it again. Or if you're single, preparing for when you are in a relationship. My...

#210 – Colonization and its Impact on Modern Sexuality – Anne Mauro

Listen to "210: Colonization and its Impact on Modern Sexuality – Anne Mauro" on Spreaker. Colonization and Its Impact on Modern Sexuality  We tend to think of colonization as something that happened and is over and is done, without realizing that it set up processes...

#209 – Pleasure beyond your comfort zone – Court Vox

Listen to "209: Right Outside Your Comfort Zone – Court Vox" on Spreaker. Pleasure beyond your comfort zone  Somatic sex educator and sex coach Court Vox helps his clients to find the ‘sweet spot’ in their sex lives, and life in general. The sweet spot is a place that...

#208 – Endometriosis – Dr. Allyson Shrikhande 

Listen to "208: Endometriosis – Dr. Allyson Shrikhande" on Spreaker. Endometriosis  Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a rehabilitation doctor who specializes in pelvic rehabilitation medicine, gives us an in-depth discussion about endometriosis. What is endometriosis, the...

#207 – Hookup Without Heartbreak – Lia Holmgren

Listen to "207: Hookup Without Heartbreak – Lia Holmgren" on Spreaker. Hookup without Heartbreak  Intimacy and relationship coach Lia Holmgren’s new book, Hookup Without Heartbreak, teaches women to let go of negative feelings after casual hook ups/sex, as well as how...

#206 – Vaginal Rejuvenation – Dr. Kanwal Bawa

Listen to "206: Vaginal Rejuvenation with Dr. Kanwal Bawa" on Spreaker. Vaginal Rejuvenation  Dr. Kanwal Bawa talks about sexual health and wellness, particularly vaginal rejuvenation, to improve relationships and the sexual experience. Known as ‘Dr. Sex Fairy’ due to...

#205 – Sex as a Widow – Krista St-Germain

Listen to "205: Sex as a Widow – Krista St-Germain" on Spreaker. Sex as a Widow  Master Certified Life Coach, Krista St-Germain, gives advice on how to deal with grief after losing a life partner. In this episode, we will talk about sex after loss and how it fits into...

#203 – Why Selfish is Good for Sex – Dr. Laura Dabney

Listen to "203: Why Selfish is Good for Sex – Dr. Laura Dabney" on Spreaker. Dr. Laura Dabney  Why Selfish is Good for Sex  In this episode, Dr Laura Dabney explains the importance of selfishness in a relationship. Despite its negative connotation, being selfish can...

#202 – Dates & Mates – Damona Hoffman

Listen to "202: Dates & Mates – Damona Hoffman" on Spreaker. Dates and Mates  In this episode, we take a closer look at the exciting world of dating – from using different dating apps to tackling difficult conversations and navigating the dating scene amid a...

#201 – Barriers to Female Sexual Pleasure – Kristine D’Angelo

Listen to "201: Barriers to Female Sexual Pleasure – Kristine D’Angelo" on Spreaker. Barriers to Female Sexual Pleasure  Certified sex coach Kristine D’Angelo talks about pleasure and feeling empowered when it comes to sex, especially for vagina owners....

#200 – Sex & Veterans – Asya Brodsky

Listen to "200: Sex and Veterans – Asya Brodsky" on Spreaker. Sex & Veterans  In this episode, Asya Brodsky gives insight into sexual issues and concerns with veterans. From injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or military sexual trauma (MST), Brodsky...

#199 – Cross Dressing – Dr. Carol Clark

Listen to "199: Cross Dressing – Dr. Carol Clark" on Spreaker. Cross Dressing  In this fascinating episode, board certified sex therapist and addictions counselor Dr. Carol Clark helps us demystify the concept of cross dressing and take away the stigma and shame...

#198 – Racism and Sexual Health – Kristian Holmes

Listen to "198 – Racism and Sexual Health – Kristian Holmes" on Spreaker. Racism and Sexual Health  In this episode we talk to Kristian Holmes, a therapist who is a person of color. We dive deep into racism and emotional and mental health, especially for people of...

#197 – Guided by Glow – Sayra Player

Listen to "197: Guided by Glow – Sayra Player" on Spreaker. Actress Sayra Player takes us into a different level of meditation. We discuss tapping into our imagination to inspire creativity with masturbation and getting in touch with our body and sensations. Along...

#196 – Bodyfullness – Dr. Rachel Allyn

Listen to "196: Bodyfullness – Dr. Rachel Allyn" on Spreaker. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Allyn, a holistic psychologist, and pleasure expert, walks me through the concept of “bodyfullness.” Sharing some personal experiences, she talks about how embodied mindfulness...

#195 – ADD and Sex – Lisa Schwartz

Listen to "195: ADD and Sex – Lisa Schwartz" on Spreaker. ADD and Sex Lisa Schwartz is here with me to talk about the intersection of ADD/ADHD with relationships and sex. We go over how ADD/ADHD can show up in various ways, strategies to build an intimate...

#194 – Navigating Parenting Differences – Rachel Duffy

Listen to "194: Navigating Parenting Differences – Rachel Duffy" on Spreaker. Rachel Duffy brings in actionable tips to navigate parenting that not only enriches your relationship with your children, but also unlock some of the barriers to your sex life. We discuss...

#193 – Pleasure as a Means of Healing Trauma – Kathy Slaughter

Listen to "193: Pleasure as a Means of Healing Trauma – Kathy Slaughter" on Spreaker. Pleasure as a Means to Healing Trauma  Kathy Slaughter introduces an interesting way of integrating pleasure, in both sexual and everyday activities, as a way to heal from trauma....

#192 – Men Raped by Women – Kelvin Pace

Listen to "192: Men Raped by Women – Kelvin Pace" on Spreaker. Men Raped by Women  Breaking myths about male victims of sexual assault, Kelvin Pace joins me in talking about changed parameters, frequency, the societal narrative of men raped by women, the path to...

#191 – Letting In Vs. Letting Go – Benson Fox

Listen to "191: Letting In Vs. Letting Go – Benson Fox" on Spreaker. Trauma: Letting in vs Letting Go  Benson Fox; a transformational coach, therapist extern, a psych major, and a current doctoral student of Adelphi university, guides people and helps them to embrace...

#190 – Hormones are Your Superpower – Dr. Stephanie Estima

Listen to "190: Hormones are Your Superpower – Dr. Stephanie Estima" on Spreaker. Hormones are Your Superpower  Dr. Stephanie Estima, author of the book The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex, joins us to...

#189 – A Sexplanation – Alexander Liu

Listen to "189: A Sexplanation – Alexander Liu" on Spreaker. A Sexplanation  Alexander Liu joins me in a conversation about his documentary “A Sexplanation”, which talks about his journey of coming out as gay in high school and his continued shame and disconnect over...

#188 – When your partner has Alzheimer’s – Wanda Braveman

Listen to "188: When your partner has Alzheimer’s – Wanda Braveman" on Spreaker. When your partner has Alzheimer’s  Wanda Braveman joins me today to share her personal story through her book, “White Knight: Living with Alzheimer’s Moment by Moment.” The book details...

#187 -Considering Polyamory – Martha Kauppi

Listen to "187: Considering Polyamory – Martha Kauppi" on Spreaker. Considering Polyamory  Martha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for therapists and serves as a...

#186 – Cyber Infidelity – Dr. Peter Kanaris

Listen to "186: Cyber Infidelity with Dr. Peter Kanaris" on Spreaker. Cyber Infidelity  Infidelity looks a lot more complicated in the cyber world. Dr. Peter Kanaris joins me to unravel what constitutes cyber infidelity, the recovery approaches involved, and ways to...

#185 – Cultivating Female Desire – Dr. Brandye Manigat

Listen to "185: Cultivating Female Desire – Dr. Brandye Manigat" on Spreaker. Cultivating Female Desire  For all of the women who have ever wanted to feel sexy again; Dr. Brandye Manigat joins me in talking about cultivating pleasure and desire and reconnecting with...

#184 – Anorgasmia in Women – Dr. Rachel Needle

Listen to "184: Anorgasmia in Women – Dr. Rachel Needle" on Spreaker. Anorgasmia in Women  Dr. Rachel Needle joins me in a discussion about anorgasmia. We speak about how it manifests, what we can do about it, and if it’s something that can be turned around. We answer...

#183 – [Personal Story] Living with Lichen sclerosus – Tammy

Listen to "183: [Personal Story] Living with Lichen Sclerosus – Tammy" on Spreaker. Living with Lichen Sclerosus  Tammy brings her journey with Lichen sclerosus and the experiences of many other women to light in this episode. We hear everything about what it’s like...

#182 – When You’re the One Who Cheated – Tammy Nelson

Listen to "182: When You’re the One Who Cheated – Tammy Nelson" on Spreaker. When you’re the one who cheated  Tammy Nelson, the author of the book When You’re The One Who Cheats, joins me to talk about cheating and infidelity from the point of the cheater. She offers...

#181 – When Sex Hurts – Dr. Irwin Goldstein

Listen to "181: When Sex Hurts – Dr. Irwin Goldstein" on Spreaker. When Sex Hurts  Dr. Irwin Goldstein, the founder of field of sexual medicine, joins me in the conversation about female sexual pain. He drives the talk with tons of fascinating information about sexual...

#180 – Wheel of Consent – Dr. Betty Martin

Listen to "180: Wheel of Consent – Dr. Betty Martin" on Spreaker. The Wheel of Consent  Dr Betty Martin, the author of the new book, The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, is highlighting the importance of giving and receiving and maintaining that...

#179 – The Logic of Our Fantasies with Michael Bader

Listen to "179: The Logic of Our Fantasies with Michael Bader" on Spreaker. The Logic of Sexual Fantasies Michael Bader, the author of the book Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies joins me in a fascinating conversation about sexual fantasies. We get to hear...

#177 – Urology for Women – Dr. Lamia Gabal

Listen to "177: Urology for Women – Dr. Lamia Gabal" on Spreaker. Urology for Women  Dr Lamia Gabal is a Urologist with a sub-specialty in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She talks about all kinds of concerns women bring to a Urologist, information...

#176: Trauma Sensitive Sex – Cass Biron

Listen to "176: Trauma Sensitive Sex – Cass Biron" on Spreaker. Trauma Sensitive Sex Today’s episode covers trauma and how it can obstruct our ability to connect our body and arousal to our emotional and social being, and later obstruct the way of connecting...

#175 – Erotic Touch – Christina Antonyan

Listen to "175: Erotic Touch – Christina Antonyan" on Spreaker. Christina Antonyan joins me to offer her perspective on erotic touch and its significance in a relationship. We talk about the primal character of attuned touch and how to access it to enhance your sex...

#174 – How Men Can Talk About Their Sexual Desires – Shana James

Listen to "174: How Men Can Talk About Their Sexual Desires – Shana James" on Spreaker. How men can talk about their sexual desires   In this episode, Shana James shares how men can talk about their desires and their vulnerability toward having a thriving sex life. ...

#173 – Self Love Secrets From a Bra Fitter

Listen to "173: Self Love Secrets From a Bra Fitter with Kimmay Caldwell" on Spreaker. Self Love from a Bra Fitter with Kimmay Caldwell On this episode we hear from Kimmay Caldwell, an Undergarment Educator and Coach, whose 20-year-old self, working as a bra fitter,...

#171 – God wants us to have pleasure – Rachel Alba

Listen to "171: God Wants Us to Have Pleasure – Rachel Alba" on Spreaker. God Wants Us To Have Pleasure  Our topic today is about getting closer to God through pleasure. I'm talking to Rachel Alba, who is a sex coach for people raised in Christian traditions that are...

#170 – Orgasmic Expansion – Serena Haines

Listen to "170: Orgasmic Expansion – Serena Haines" on Spreaker. Orgasmic Expansion Serena Haines joins me on this episode to talk about orgasmic expansion - a hybrid technique developed by fusing techniques she used working as a Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological...

#169 – Out of Control Sexual Behavior in Women – Jessica Levith

Listen to "169: Out of Control Sexual Behavior in Women – Jessica Levith" on Spreaker. Out of Control Sexual Behavior in Women  Today’s guest Jessica Levith, is a Licensed marriage therapist from California and is here to talk about the “Out of Control Sexual Behavior...

#168 – Moving Past Shame – Tilly Storm

Listen to "168: Moving Past Shame – Tilly Storm" on Spreaker. Moving Past Shame  Today’s conversation surrounds sexual shame and negativity and how that leads to a loss of desire and pleasure in sex. Tilly Storm, a sexual coach, helps such women whose desire has been...

#167 – Awakened Intimacy – Maci Daye

Listen to "167: Awakened Intimacy – Maci Daye" on Spreaker. Awakened Intimacy   Maci Daye joins us today to talk about awakened intimacy and share some of the practices she uses with couples. This episode discusses awakened intimacy in the context of mindfulness,...

#165 – Stepping Into Your Feminine Wild – Natalie Frasca Surmeli

Listen to "165: Stepping Into Your Feminine Wild – Natalie Frasca Surmeli" on Spreaker. Natalie Frasca Surmeli is here today to talk about stepping into your feminine wild and what it means. This episode talks of awakening feminine desire and pleasure by slowing down...

#164 – Sexual Awareness – Kristen Lilla

Listen to "164: Sexual Awareness – Kristen Lilla" on Spreaker. Sexual Awareness  In this episode we see how communication can affect a person’s sexuality and intimacy and how we can work towards that with our partner.   Communication, vulnerability and how to have...

#163 – Joyful Monogamy – Lynne Sheridan

Listen to "163: Joyful Monogamy – Lynne Sheridan" on Spreaker. Joyful Monogamy  Lynne E Sheridan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist after being an international transformational trainer for 27 years is here today to talk about Joyful Monogamy from her book,...

#162 – Perinatal Mental Health & Sex – Emma Shandy Anway

Listen to "162: Perinatal Mental Health & Sex – Emma Shandy Anway" on Spreaker. Perinatal Mental Health and Sex Emma explains what perinatal mental health is and includes thinking about pregnant, becoming pregnant and the intersection of this with your sex life....

#161 – Menopause – Dr. Michelle Gordon

Listen to "161: Menopause – Dr. Michelle Gordon" on Spreaker. Menopause  After having gone through menopause and being surprised by the event, Michelle discusses her journey to finding out more about it and how to make it easier for other women. She shares her...

#160 – Sizzling Sex Across the Lifespan – Michael Castleman

Listen to "160: Sizzling Sex Across the Lifespan – Michael Castleman" on Spreaker. Sizzling Sex Across the Lifespan  Michael Castleman is a journalist that has been writing specifically about sexuality since 2005. He is also the author of Sizzling Sex across the...

#159 – Erotic Blueprints – DD Haeg

Listen to "159: Erotic Blueprints – DD Haeg" on Spreaker. Erotic Blueprints  On this episode we hear from DD Haeg who tells about the 5 Erotic Blueprints. She explains that this is a map/ language for how to turn each other on. They consist of the following: ...

#158 – Disability, Sex, and Creativity – Kate Wolovsky

Listen to "158: Disability, Sex, and Creativity – Kate Wolovsky" on Spreaker. Disability, Sex and Creativity  On this episode, we learn how to maximize connection and pleasure if you are affected by physical barriers. Kate Wolovsky shares her story being affected with...

#157 – Body Image Liberation – KaRonna Lynn

Listen to "157: Body Image Liberation – KaRonna Lynn" on Spreaker. Body Image Liberation  Liberation guide KaRonna Lynn, deals with body image obstacles. Liberation to KaRonna is about following what is liberating to you and not necessarily what society has defined as...

#156 – The 5 Seasons of Connection – Leanne Kabat

Listen to "156: The 5 Seasons of Connection – Leanne Kabat" on Spreaker. The 5 Seasons of Connection  On this episode, we hear about Leanne Kabat's personal journey. Faced with an illness and a young family, she found clarity and direction on how to choose to get out...

#155 – Sex and the Developmentally Disabled – Richelle Fribotta

Listen to "155: Sex and the Developmentally Disabled – Richelle Fribotta" on Spreaker. Sex and the Developmentally Disabled  On this episode, you will hear from Richelle Fribotta.  Richelle discusses her work teaching people with developmental and intellectual...

#154 – Masculine Sexual Leadership – GS Youngblood

Listen to "154: Masculine Sexual Leadership – GS Youngblood" on Spreaker. Masculine Sexual Leadership  GS found his path after his own painful journey in his personal life and used this to create his book and help others. He references strong women and clarifies that...

#153 – Love More, Fight Less – Dr. Gina Senarighi

Listen to "153: Love More, Fight Less – Dr. Gina Senarighi" on Spreaker. Love More, Fight Less  From early on in her career, Dr Gina knew she wanted to help people with sex and relationships. Her work delved into the more uncommon areas such as discernment counseling,...

#152 – Learning From LGBTQ Elders – Dr. Jane Fleishman

Listen to "152: Learning From LGBTQ Elders – Dr. Jane Fleishman" on Spreaker. Learning From LGBTQ Elders  At age 56, Jane went back to finish her PhD and completed this at 62. She tells us this brought her into her own intellectually. She chose to focus on sexuality,...

#151 – Blocks to Orgasm – Kim Akrigg

Blocks to Orgasm  Kim joins me on this episode to discuss blocks to orgasm.  Her aim is to work with the subconscious mind to transform women.   Listen to "151: Blocks to Orgasm – Kim Akrigg" on Spreaker. What Blocks Orgasm?  She delves into the root of the problem...

#150 – Talking To Your Kids About Porn – Braxton Dutson

Listen to "150: Talking To Your Kids About Porn – Braxton Dutson" on Spreaker.  How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn  With children being exposed to porn as early as 10 today, Braxton, teaches us how to deal with pornography and kids. He defines porn as content that is...

#149 – The State of Our Union – Dr. Corey Allan

Listen to "149: The State of Our Union – Dr. Corey Allan" on Spreaker. State of Our Union Program  Bringing personal life experience to the fore, Corey explains how the idea of  ‘The State Of Our Union’ came about. On a weekly basis Corey and his wife used a text...

#148 – [Personal Story] A Triggered Life – Alba

Listen to "148: [Personal Story] A Triggered Life – Alba" on Spreaker. A Triggered Life Alba  Soto is my guest on this episode. She shares her ‘triggered life’ experience, which still haunts her today. Her trauma began at the age of 3 at the hand of family members....

#147 – Becoming Sex Positive

Listen to "147: Becoming Sex Positive with Heather Shannon" on Spreaker. Becoming Sex Positive  Heather Shannon joins us on this episode to delve deeper into what being sex positive or sex negative actually means. In explaining what it actually means, Shannon relates...

#145 – Sensate Focus – Linda Weiner

Listen to "145: Sensate Focus – Linda Weiner" on Spreaker. Sensate Focus Exercises  Sensate focus is a touching technique for couples or individuals that stimulates the primal part of the brain to enjoy a fully immersive experience with your partner. The technique...

#144 – What is sex therapy like – Paula Leech

Listen to "144: What is Sex Therapy Like – Paula Leech" on Spreaker. What is Sex Therapy Like Paula shares that mindfulness plays a key role in sex therapy which ties in mind and body by focusing on sensate focus and behavior. The therapy is purely verbal and while it...

#143 – Surrogate Partner Therapy – Brian Gibney

Surrogate Partner Therapy  Listen to "143: Surrogate Partner Therapy – Brian Gibney" on Spreaker. What is Surrogate Partner Therapy  Surrogate Partner Therapy offers a unique, tailored space in which to safely explore trust, communication, emotional intimacy,...

#142 – Birth Control – Emily Aytes

Listen to "142: Birth Control – Emily Aytes" on Spreaker. Birth Control  On this episode, we hear from birth control expert, Emily Aytes. She uncovers some of the most common questions she receives. Interestingly, Emily shares that both young and older people ask her...

#141 – Doing Non-Monogamy Well – Tristan Taormino

Listen to "141: Doing Non-Monogamy Well – Tristan Taormino" on Spreaker. Doing Non-monogamy well  On this episode we dig into non-monogamy with Tristan Taormino.  She discusses how the processing of both parties feelings is a crucial element to open relationships....

#140 – Bawdy Bookworms – Thien-Kim Lam

Listen to "140: Bawdy Bookworms – Thien-Kim Lam" on Spreaker. Bawdy Bookworms  On this episode, we visit the topic of erotic fantasy in a box! Thien-Kim came up with the idea after selling sex toys at parties and one day finding herself aroused while reading a novel. ...

#139 – Safer Sex & STIs – Kayla Potts

Listen to "139: Safer Sex & STIs – Kayla Potts" on Spreaker. Safer Sex & STIs On this episode, Kayla Potts educates us about STIs. She highlights that people often do not display symptoms when they have an STI and recommends testing as the only way to be...

#138 – [Personal Story] Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Erin

Listen to "138: [Personal Story] Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Erin" on Spreaker. Personal Story: Erin Underwood  Once a casualty of prolapse, Erin is completely asymptomatic today. Having encountered this long before support groups and information was easily available,...

#137 – Dance, Flow State, and Sex – Ode Dixon

Listen to "137: Dance, Flow State, and Sex – Ode Dixon" on Spreaker. Flow State and Dance 3 years ago Ode discovered Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Performance and picked up dancing again after so many years of not dancing regularly. This reversed her...

#136 – Back into Dating – Marni Battista

Listen to "136: Back into Dating – Marni Battista" on Spreaker. Dating again  Marni shares a great tip for figuring out what entering the dating world would be like. After gathering the stories we have about it in our minds, she suggests that we challenge the stories...

#135 – Optimal Sexual Experiences – Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz

Listen to "135: Optimal Sexual Experiences – Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz" on Spreaker. Optimal Sexual Experiences  On this episode, Dr Kleinplatz introduces her findings around “optimal sexual experiences” based on actual interviews she performed. After much research, she...

#134 – Senior Sex – Joan Price

Listen to "134: Senior Sex – Joan Price" on Spreaker. Senior Sex  Joan tells us that being a senior sex advocate is her third career. She lived as a high school English teacher until a car accident made her acutely aware of the privilege of being able to be and stay...

#133 – Sexual Personality Types – Vanessa Marin

Listen to "133: Sexual Personality Types – Vanessa Marin" on Spreaker. Sexual Personality Types  Vanessa shares that she’s always working to make people’s sex lives better, but the idea of forming a personality test for sex began from hearing her clients talk about...

#132 – The Pleasure Gap – Katherine Rowland

Listen to "132: The Pleasure Gap – Katherine Rowland" on Spreaker. The Pleasure Gap  Katherine explains her initial interest in sexual pleasure gaps began with her journalistic coverage of the search for a female version of Viagra. She describes being intrigued by the...

#131 – MS and Sex – Kimberly Castelo

MS and Sex  Living with MS  Six months after her daughter was born, Kimberly stopped nursing, and soon went completely numb on the left side of her body. An MRI uncovered that she had 8 lesions on her brain, which she says led to a quick diagnosis of MS. While her MS...

#130 – Sex and Orthodox Judaism – Dr. Shy Krug

Sex and Orthodox Judaism Diversity in Jewish Beliefs and Practices  Dr. Shy describes Jewish law as a corpus of Jewish religious requirements. He explains that every aspect of life has regulations to help Jews proceed through life. He discloses that there are disputes...

#129 – Sex during quarantine – Dr. Diana Wiley

Sex During Quarantine Jessa and Diana feel compelled to note that this episode of the Better Sex Podcast was recorded on June 1, 2020. Diana suggests that quarantine’s stress of forced togetherness is hard for many couples. But in addition to that, she talks about how...

#128 – ADHD and Sex – Dr. Ari Tuckman

ADHD and Sex - Dr. Ari Tuckman  To reach an ADHD diagnosis, Dr. Tuckman reports that a 45-minute interview is required. With the media coverage of young boys with ADHD, Dr. Tuckman says that most clinicians can diagnose childhood ADHD accurately, though he notes that...

#127 – Talking to kids about sex – Amy Lang

Talking to Kids about Sex  Amy noticed that even she was having trouble talking to her own child about sex, and she imagined it would be even more difficult for people without her work background. She discusses the difficulty of discerning the right amount of...

#126 – [Personal Story] – Playing with Fire – Camille

Playing with Fire On this episode, guest Camille describes herself as a late bloomer that was always concerned about being romantically involved.  She attributes some of her reticence to being raised in a family that didn't hug, cuddle, or verbally express love often....

#125 – Testosterone – Dr. Serena McKenzie

Testosterone Dr. McKenzie explains both sexes produce testosterone however it’s much more prevalent and important in men. Serena informs us that puberty is driven primarily by testosterone. She notes that testosterone production increases exponentially in men during...

#123 – 5 Core Conversations – Julie and David Bulitt

5 Core Conversations  The Genesis of Five Core Conversations for Couples  Julie explains that she met David as an 18-year-old at the University of Maryland, which led to a 33-year marriage. She and David celebrate the fact that their differing work (David is a divorce...

#122 – Feel Amazing Naked – Amanda Walker

Feel Amazing Naked  Amanda Walker is a health lifestyle coach whose focus is on helping women feel better naked. She created the Feel Amazing Naked Program and the Feel Amazing Naked Podcast. She is the creator and blogger at awalkmyway.com. Amanda overcame a life of...

#121 – [Personal Story] Trauma as Tribal Initiation – Harriet

Trauma as Tribal Initiation  Harriet joins us in this episode and shares her how her childhood molestation led to compulsive eating, a fear of men, painful sex, and other hallmarks of traumatic experiences before she was taught to conceptualize her trauma as an...

#120 – Pressures on Men – Dr. Corey Allan

The Pressures on Men in the Bedroom  Dr. Corey Allan is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Family Therapy. He has a private practice in McKinney, TX. With his wife, Pam, he hosts a weekly podcast, Sexy Marriage Radio, to...

#119 – Guide to Wicked Sex – Jessica Drake

Guide To Wicked Sex Jessica Drake is an adult film performer, writer, and director. She’s also a sexual health advocate and sex educator. Her onscreen work earned her numerous awards, including three AVN Best Actress Awards. Jessica is a graduate of San Francisco Sex...

#118 – Coming Out – Dr. Christopher Belous

Dr. Belous is an Associate Professor, the Director of the Couple and Family Therapy Center at Purdue University Northwest, and a practicing therapist. He is a certified sex therapist and educator, a certified family life educator, and a certified gay-affirmative...

#116 – Sexual Authenticity – Domina Franco

Domina Franco is a New York City based sex educator, coach, and writer. Franco completed her Masters in Human Sexuality at Widener University and helps clients of all genders and orientations clarify, explore and enhance their sex lives. She guest lectures at...

#115 – Creating Relationship Satisfaction – Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

Creating Relationship Satisfaction Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a global thought leader in psychosexual therapy, couple counseling, and social psychology. A former member of the International Federation of Journalists, Dr. Sara combined her journalism experience with her...

#114 – Permission; Finding Your Libido – Lauren White

Lauren is a qualified sexologist and permission-granter who helps her clients reduce stress and reinvigorate their sex lives. Through her writing, online classes, and one-on-one sessions, she helps high-achieving, introverted women release their physical and...

#113 – Premature Ejaculation and Treatment – Jeff Abraham

Jeff Abraham is a man dedicated to doing the right thing. After winning a court case against Hyundai who asked him to actively discriminate against female and African American candidates in 1999, he moved to Promescent as CEO, a company founded by his late friend, Dr....

#112 – Hip Injuries Can Cause Sexual Pain with Dr. Ben Domb

Hip Injuries Can Cause Sexual Pain Benjamin Domb, M.D. is the Founder, Medical Director, and Orthopedic Surgeon at American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialists. His group pioneers advanced, comprehensive, and non-invasive treatments in a mission to cure hip...

#111 – Advocating for LGBTQ Youth in School – Michelle Belke 

Advocating for LGBTQ Youth in School  Michelle Belke currently works as a Mental Health School Counsellor at an independent school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She has a part-time private practice in psychotherapy and sex therapy in Birmingham, Michigan. In her school...

#110 – Your Conscious Sexual Self – Melissa Fritchle

The Conscious Sexual Self  My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that’s just a few of her qualifications.  Within...

#109 – Sleep, Snoring and Sex – Lindsay Tucker

Sleep, Snoring, and Sex  My guest today is Lindsay Tucker. She is the founder of artfulsleep.com and is on a mission for better sleep for all. When managing a snoring partner, she has a fresh perspective on the challenges that can arise. To her, instead of getting rid...

#108 – Out of Control Sexual Behavior – Doug Braun-Harvey

 Out of Control Sexual Behavior  My guest, the sexuality educator, author, trainer, and psychotherapist Doug Braun Harvey is here to share his knowledge on an important distinction in the sexual health realm: Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB). Within...

#107 – Sexological Bodywork – Charlie Glickman

Sexological Bodywork  My guest, Charlie Glickman, has been a sex educator for over 25 years. But it wasn’t until about 15 years ago that he realized the power of bodywork for managing and working through sexual shame. After solely teaching and writing as a sex...

#106 – Pelvic Floor Function after Childbirth – Kathe Wallace

Pelvic Floor Function after Childbirth  My guest is the author of Reviving Your Sex Life After Childbirth, a pioneer for diagnosing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction, and also a practicing physical therapist who specializes in the pelvic floor, specifically....

#105 – Trans Sexualities – Lucie Fielding

Trans Sexualities  My guest Lucie Fielding identifies as a nonbinary femme. She is a Resident in Counseling, where she practices under supervision as a counselor in Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to her professional education and experience in Counseling,...

#104 – Recovering your sexuality after cancer – Tara Galeano

Recovering your sexuality after cancer  My guest is a certified sex therapist and sexologist with a lot of important information to share on sex therapy for women with cancer. She is the creator of the class Rediscovering My Body After Cancer and has a book and online...

#103 – Finding Your Yes – Pamela Madsen

Finding Your Yes  Pamela Madsen joins me on this episode about the importance of finding your YES.   Pamela explains the conditioning women undergo, which rewards them for saying no and ignoring their desires. By 50, Pamela had tried over 300 diets and is therefore...

#102 – Medical Treatment for Menopause – Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su

Medical Treatments for Menopause  Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor works in Seattle, Washington as an OBGYN specializing in diagnosing and treating unwelcome symptoms of menopause. The North American Menopause Society acknowledges her as a certified menopause practitioner and...

#101 – [Personal Story] – Healing from Abuse – Toni

Healing From Abuse  My guest, whom I call Toni in this episode, is here to share a personal story of abuse and eventual transformation. Within the interview, she shares a lot of difficult episodes and traumas in her life in a brave and transparent way. You will get a...

#100- Body Kindness – Rebecca Scritchfield

Body Kindness  My guest Rebecca Scritchfield is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, author of Body Kindness and host of the Body Kindness podcast. She is a strong advocate for body positivity and healthy standards for eating, living, and self-evaluation.   Rebecca...

#99 – From Sexual Madness to Mindfulness – Jennifer Gunsaullus

From Sexual Madness to Mindfulness  My guest is fresh off a book tour for her new book From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Her name is Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus and she is a sociologist and sex coach with a wealth of knowledge on sexuality and...

#98 – BDSM and Kink – Tamara Pincus

BDSM and Kink  My guest today is Tamara Pincus, who is an AASECT certified sex therapist, an advocate for BDSM and polyamory, and an overall celebrator of the diverse BDSM community. In this episode, she breaks down the fundamentals of BDSM, gives advice on how to...

#97 – Sex and Chronic Illness – Dr. Lee Phillips

Chronic Illness and Sex  My guest is here to talk about chronic illness and how it relates to sex. Originally, there wasn’t a lot of information or resources on the subject, so to fulfill this pressing need, Dr. Lee Phillips made it a point to devote his time towards...

#96 – [Personal Story] – Orthodox Judaism and Sexuality – Matty

 Orthodox Judaism and Sexuality  My guest, whom I will call Matty, grew up in an orthodox Jewish family. In this personal story, she shares her unique perspective on her upbringing and how it has affected her life from sexuality to marriage and more.   Within this...

#95 – Sherrie Palm – Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Organ Prolapse  My guest is Sherrie Palm, who is the founder and CEO of the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In addition, Sherrie wrote a great book called Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic that delves deeper into the subject of this...

#94 – Dr. Jennifer Valli – Fetishes

My guest today is Jennifer Valli. She has been on the show before to share her expertise and we’re very fortunate to have her back!   Jenifer has a Ph.D., has 26 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, and is an experienced therapist an AASECT-certified...

#93 – Taylor Pierce – Navigating Jealousy

Navigating Jealousy  My guest, Taylor Pierce, is a therapist at the Center for Couples & Sex Therapy in Portland, Oregon. She works closely with couples to explore issues in relationships and sexuality and really loves connecting and working with the LGBQT...

#92 – Matthias Rose – Ejaculatory Choice

Ejaculatory Control or Choice  My guest is a repeat guest, which is a first for the Better Sex Podcast! His name is Matthias Rose and he is a Tantric teacher and healer. Matthias operates his practice out of Seattle and loves to connect couples through the power of...

#91 – Kara Haug – Fairy Tale Expectations

Happily Ever After is a Fairy Tale  My guest today is Kara Haug. She is the creator of Grace Unbound and is a practicing sex educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as a certificate in Sexual Health Education from the...

#90 – Susan Bratton – Sexual Vitality

Background  My guest Susan Bratton has been called a ‘trusted hot sex advisor for millions’. She is a sex technique publisher, a celebrated speaker, educator, CEO and Co-Founder of Personal Life Media, and the list goes on and on about her qualifications and amazing...

#89 – Dr. Justin Lehmiller – Sexual Fantasies

Sexual Fantasies and Eroticism  I know I say it often, but this topic is one of my favorites. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Justin Lehmiller about the all-important topic of sexual fantasies.   Justin is a celebrated speaker, researcher, author, and a very...

#88 – Dr. Corey Allan – Desire Discrepancy Conversations

Desire Discrepancy Conversation  My guest is Dr. Corey Allan. He is a professional counselor and host of the podcast Sexy Marriage Radio, which centers on helping couples experience amazing sex within their relationships. He hosts the podcast with his wife, Pam, and...

#87 – [Soapbox] – You are not broken

You are not broken  I get back on my soapbox this week to talk about something I think is important. So many people feel broken or like something is wrong with them when they struggle with sex, but this is not true.  Listen to "87: [Soapbox] – You Are Not Broken" on...

#86: [Reprise] Emily Nagoski – Come As You Are

Come As You Are My guest today is the acclaimed author of the best selling, Come as You Are. Emily has been a sex educator since 1995, where she put her education to good use (psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy). Quickly, she realized that sex education,...

#85 – [Soapbox] – Talking about Sex with your Partner

How can you bring up your sexual concerns with your partner? On this episode, I focus on talking about sex with your partner when things are not going well. It can be uncomfortable to bring up sexual issues with your partner, and it’s for this reason...

#84: Martha Kauppi – Sexual Desire Issues

Sexual Desire Issues  My guest today is Martha Kauppi, who is a certified sex therapist and supervisor. Through her practice in Wisconsin, she focuses largely on relationships and how they can affect sex, and vice versa. In addition, she has a background in...

#83: Dr. Kelifern Pomeranz – Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction  My guest is Dr. Kelifern Pomeranz. She is a licensed clinical psychiatrist, a sex therapist, and an overall expert on arousal disorders and more. She has a practice in Silicon Valley and is here to talk about erections: in particular, how to have...

#82: [Soapbox] – Exploring Eroticism

Exploring Eroticism  The topic today is eroticism, which is our unique fingerprint of what turns us on. It's a set of things or the theme of things that really arouses us - that we find highly interesting and erotic. We all have the things that we prefer in sex and...

#81: August McLaughlin – Girl Boner

Girl Boner – A Story of Empowerment  My guest is August McLaughlin. She is a celebrated health and sexuality writer, the creator of Girl Boner, wrote a book with the same name, and is a fellow podcaster!   As she states during the talk, her experience with sexual...

#80: [Soapbox] – Desire Discrepancy Issues and Strategies

Desire Discrepancy may or may not be a term that you've heard. This is where two different people want different amounts of sex. There's a discrepancy between your desire and your partner’s. This is universal. It happens all the time, and it is a problem for a lot of...

#79: Dr. Sharon Cohen – Feminine Energy

All about Feminine Energy  My guest Sharon Cohen, PhD has been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. She has also specialized in love and relationships for the past 7 years, but as she states during the interview, she has always been passionate about...

#78: [Soapbox] – Sexual Satisfaction Scale

Because there have been so many great guests and conversations on the show, it has been awhile since we’ve done a soapbox episode. In this soapbox, Jessa talks about measuring sexual satisfaction in a way that is meaningful to you.  While host Jessa was doing her...

#77: How Childbirth Affects Men – Dr. Amy Gilliland

Men and childbirth  My guest is Dr. Amy Gilliland, Ph.D., ADVCD/BDT(DONA), CSE (AASECT). She is a doula, an AASECT certified sexual educator, and her work has been extensively shared and published in many prestigious academic journals on the subject of sexuality and...

#75: Feminine and Fulfilled – Shazia Imam

Feminine and Fulfilled  My guest Shazia Imam works with women who are looking to access and unlock their deepest desires and power. She is very skilled at inspiring women to chase their desires once they have figured them out. Shazia does transformational life...

#74: Yes Brain in the Bedroom – Heidi Crockett

About Heidi Crockett  My guest is Heidi Crockett. She is a highly qualified sexual health educator and speaker on stress and sex. She is also the author of The Neuroscience of Dating and Caregiver Stress: Neurobiology to the Rescue. In addition, Heidi is a licensed...

#73 – Jim Fleckenstein – Consensual Non-Monogamy

Consensual Non-Monogamy  My guest is Jim Fleckenstein. He is a coach and educator on sexuality. He is also a researcher who focuses predominantly on non-exclusive relationships and how they affect the individuals involved. He is an expert in consensual non-monogamy...

#72: Amy Lang – Signs of sexual abuse in children

Signs of sexual trauma in children  My guest for this episode is Amy Lang: she has been teaching sex for over 25 years now with an emphasis on teaching kids about sexuality in an effective, healthy way. Amy has a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She...

#71: Dr. Sheila Addison – Transgender/Cisgender Relationships

Dr. Sheila Addison: when your partner is transgender  This episode is a wealth of information. It is delivered by the expert guidance of guest Dr. Sheila Addison and covers many important elements of transgender and cisgender relationships, the transgender community...

#70: DJ Burr [Personal Story] – Recovery Saved My Life

In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, it is my honor to welcome DJ as he shares his personal journey with you. Having people come in and share the details of their life is one of the best parts of this platform! DJ is a therapist who works in the Seattle area. He...

#69: Dr. Lori Brotto – Mindfulness and Sex

My guest is Dr. Lori Brotto. She works at the University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Lori has a Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis in psychophysiology. She is a practicing psychologist and also spearheads a lab, which focuses on...

#67: Alice Little – Legal Sex Work

An Intimate Conversation with a Legal Sex WorkerMy guest, Alice Little, works at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada, which is a legal brothel and where she has worked for the last three years. And as she states during the interview, before she became a courtesan at...

#66: Pam Costa – Women Talking About Sex

The importance of talking about sexMy guest, Pam Costa, spent a decade-and-a-half at both Apple and Facebook. After having a life-changing experience with a sex therapist during a session, she realized that a transition to sex therapy was where she belonged. Listen to...

#65: Lara McElderry – Prioritizing Intimacy

My guest Lara McElderry knows all about the struggles of being married to a surgeon: the crazy hours, the extensive amount of time spent in training, and the toll it can take on any relationship dynamic. And in this episode, she offers up her time and provides some...

#64: Stephanie Buehler – Fertility Issues and Sex

My guest on today’s show is Stephanie Buehler. She’s a licensed therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, a graduate of UCLA and Pepperdine (among others), and a best-selling writer who has authored many enlightening books on sexuality and sex therapy, including...

#63: Ellen Dechesne – Third Stage Sex

As my guest Ellen Dechesne relates during this episode, sex in your later years, what is defined as the ‘third stage’ of your life, is a very important and relevant topic to consider. Listen to "63: Ellen Duchesne - Third Stage Sex" on Spreaker. A self-proclaimed late...

#62: Mariah Freya – Conscious Sex

My guest is Mariah Freya, the founder of Beducated.com, which is a website and repository of online courses, resources, and tantric-infused concepts for more conscious sex. And today, Mariah stops by to share with you and demystify Yoni and Lingam massage, various...

#61: Dr. Valerie Rein – Patriarchal Stress Disorder

My guest for this episode is Dr. Valerie Rein. She is an author, psychologist, and in addition, founded Her Genius, Inc. Through her work, she has coined the term Patriarchal Stress Disorder to capture and reflect upon the historical dynamic of predominantly...

#60: Dr. Mark Schoen – SexSmartFilms

My guest is Mark Schoen. He is a prolific sex-education filmmaker--he has made over 50 of them!--and still very productive and skilled at his important work in the industry. As his focus attests, educating the general public about sexual topics is always necessary. We...

#59: Carolina Vee [Personal Story] – Permission to Love Herself

My guest for this episode is Carolina Vee. She has an extremely important story to tell and we are so privileged to have her on the show. As a victim of sexual abuse, it took a long time for Carolina to untangle the knotted aspects of her life. She sought healing,...

#58: Steph Auteri – A Dirty Word

My guest Steph has been writing about sexuality for more than fifteen years. She generally writes about sex education, rape culture, and perceptions regarding female sexuality. Her book A Dirty Word: How a Sex Writer Reclaimed Her Sexuality is an autobiography about...

#57: Stan Tatkin – We Do

Stan Tatkin is the founder of A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy®(PACT). He has worked with couples for more than fifteen years in his clinical practice. He teaches, he counsels, he writes, he does it all! Stan has authored a few very important books...

#56: Amanda Testa – Feminine Fire

My guest Amanda Testa is an expert in sex and love. She is the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire, which is a program that combines concepts from neuroscience and tantra. Utilizing her coaching experience and knowledge in the field, she aims to empower women to be...

#55: Lisa Diamond – Female Sexual Fluidity

Today, Lisa Diamond tells us about her past and present research on sexual fluidity. Lisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on the development and dynamic expression of sexual identity and...

#54: Emily [Personal Story] – Asking for What You Want

Bi-Sexual AwakeningAs early as 10 or 11, Emily felt that she was bi-sexual. Listen as she describes her evolution of feelings, relationships, and sexual interactions. Coming of AgeAt the age of 16, Emily felt ready for sex. Listen as she discusses her life experience...

#53: Daniela Wittmann – Prostate Cancer and Sex

My guest Daniela Wittmann is an expert on prostate health and urology. In fact, she is a very prominent member of the Prostate Cancer Survivorship Program; in addition, she is an associate professor of Urology and Social Work in the University of Michigan Health...

#52: Jessa Zimmerman [Soapbox] – Changing Your Mindset

In this episode we talk about changing your mindset about sex and about relationships. This episode will challenge your ideas about roles in a relationship and describe a list of new rules to follow that may replace some assumptions that could be getting in your way....

#51: Emily Nagoski – Come As You Are

The Motivation for Come As You AreMy guest today is Emily Nagoski, the acclaimed author of the best selling book, Come as You Are. As Emily relates, the motivation to write her best-selling book has a very prominent beginning. It was the first day of the semester and...

#50: Dr. Beverly Whipple – Female Orgasm, The G Spot, and Ejaculation

How Dr. Beverly Whipple Started Studying Sex Dr. Whipple got her start while she was teaching nursing students. A sexual topic was broached that she didn’t have concrete answers for, and so she gave the inquisitive student a rain check. She then realized sex classes...

#49: Stephen [Personal Story] – Tantra for Healing

It is time for another personal story. As always, on my show, I like to shine a spotlight on important stories from people who need to tell them. These personal stories offer fresh perspectives on subjects that should be discussed, listened to, ponder over, and...

#48: Ian Kerner – She Comes First

The True Meaning of ‘Cliteracy’ Starting with a discussion of his book, She Comes First, Ian Kerner’s coined word ‘cliteracy’ is given more thought and emphasis. Overall, the term encapsulates the aim of his bestselling book. He relays to listeners his previously...

#47: Jessa – Expectations are the Problem

The Sexual Avoidance Cycle Revisited: The Dangers of ‘Sexpectations’ Today we are going to revisit the Sexual Avoidance Cycle; more specifically, we are going to talk about the Disappointment Phase of the Cycle in order to pinpoint the harmful effects of expectations....

#46: Dr. Tina Sellers – Sex, God, and the Conservative Church

Overcoming Sexual Shame In her work, Sellers places considerable emphasis on reversing sexual shame in her clients’ and readers’ minds. Growing up in a sexually-open environment, with parents who were very transparent about sexual function, health, and education, Tina...

#45: Pia [Personal Story] – Parent of a Trans Teen

Parenting a trans teen Pia is the mother of a transgender child (now twenty years old) who underwent a successful physical transition into his male self. Pia’s love for her kid and overall emotional resiliency shines through when she recounts the details of her...

#44: Paul Joannides – The Guide to Getting It On

The Guide to Getting It On: A Self-Published Phenomenon If there was ever an excuse to self-publish a book, The Guide is a great example of how successful one can be using the practice. After Paul had taken nine years to finish the first draft of what would become The...

#43: Jenny Berk – Body Image

Our Body Image: Is it Environmentally Reinforced? To start this episode, Jenny shares her fascination for the “etiology” (origin) of our body image. That is, when did we first become self-conscious about our bodies? Jenny states that she did over sixty interviews...

#42: Suzanna Mathews – Cougar-Cub Relationships

Using the Term “Cougar” To start this episode, Suzanna talks about the negative connotations surrounding the title “cougar.” There are considerable allusions to predatory behavior when the term is brought up. Of course, Suzanna was well aware of this and after much...

#41: Peggy Bennett – Matchmaking

Basics of Matchmaking School Listen in as Peggy describes her learning experience at the Matchmaking Institute of New York. What do you need to pay attention to when matchmaking? Peggy details that listening carefully during one-on-one sessions and making sure to take...

#40: Jessa Zimmerman [Soapbox] – Sexual Avoidance Cycle

The Sexual Avoidance Cycle is far more common than many would believe, and I talk about this situation, what causes it and perpetuates its continuance. I also answer the first of my listener questions during this “Soapbox” episode where I get to help you understand...

#39: Heather [Personal Story] – Sexual Trauma & Awakening

A personal story of trauma and awakening Listen to the story of Heather and her traumatic experiences which led to her transformative journey in her own life. She grew up feeling like an outsider with feelings of inadequacy. Hear Heather describe her struggles that...

#38: Dr. Steven Davidson – Pornography

Pornography - the good and the bad Listen to the discussion of the role of Erotica and Pornography in a relationship and the positive and negative impacts. Defining Pornography What is the definition of pornography? Listen as Steven succinctly describes pornography...

#37: Lara Currie – Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations as an opportunity? Challenge as an opportunity? Listen as Lara describes the context of conflict. She discusses how the components of assumption, judgment and expectation lead to a reaction. Listen to "#37: Lara Currie - Difficult...

#36: Rebecca Coffey – Evolution and Sexual Behavior

Evolutionary Psychology and Sex In this episode, Rebecca tells us about Evolutionary Psychology, examining our roles and interactions through a biological and historical lens. Listen in as she compares our human proclivities to our great ape relatives. Listen to "#36:...

#35: [Personal Story] Marina – Journey of Liberation

A personal story of sexual liberation In this episode, I talk to Marina, who shares her personal journey from struggles with her self-image and a painful first sexual experience, to finally feeling liberated with a happier sex life. The first time: a painful...

#34: Katie Zvolerin – Adam & Eve

History of Adam & Eve, A Sex Toy Retailer Listen in as Katy discusses how Adam & Eve started out. She mentions it was just a thesis requirement to complete the founder Phil Harvey’s Master’s Degree. Listen to "#34: Katie Zvolerin - Adam & Eve" on Spreaker....

#33: Dr. Laurie Mintz – The Orgasm Gap

Becoming Cliterate Dr. Laurie shares the reason behind why she wrote her book, Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It. As a professor to over 150 students a year, she shares the influence her undergrad students had on this book. Two factors...

#32: Beth Liebling – Darling Way

The Store: Darling Way In this episode, Beth talks about how she started and founded the Darling Way after her 22-year marriage ended with a divorce. She shares how her shop started after an awful experience buying a lingerie for herself. Her store’s concept is about...

#31: [Personal Story] Anca – A Recovering People Pleaser

Recovering from people pleasing Today's guest is sharing her story of claiming her story, rewriting her story, figuring out which parts she wants in, and which parts no longer serve her. Listen to "#31: [Personal Story] Anca - A Recovering People Pleaser" on Spreaker....

#30: Tamara Powell – Polyamory

Polyamory - one version of consensual non-monogamy. There are certainly plenty of people that choose an open relationship of one sort or another. Even though they're committed to each other, but by agreement, they are non-monogamous. Often what we're referring to is...

#29: Maegan Megginson – Female Sexual Pain

Welcome to Better Sex. Today we are covering an important and pervasive topic. We're going to talk about female sexual pain, a woman's sexual pain. Way too many people struggle with painful conditions and most of them don't know what to do about it. Listen to "#29:...

#28: Brodie Welch – Holistic Approaches to Libido

Today’s episode features Brodie Welch, a Chinese Medicine expert who helps us to recognize that from a Chinese medicine perspective, everything is energy, and sexual energy is an important subset of our total sum of energy reserves. We cover how to apply all areas of...

#27: [Personal Story] Jenn – Trauma & Infertility, Fortunate Healing

Today’s personal story features Jenn, a 47-year-old woman who has undergone more than her fair share of stressful events during her life. From being molested as a child and losing her virginity to date rape, to facing repeated infertility issues, miscarriages and...

#26: Melissa Walker – Healing Our Sexual Fragmentation

Correction: I mis-spoke in my introduction to the episode. Melissa is not yet certified as a sex therapist. I apologize for any confusion. Sexual Fragmentation - what is it and how does it show up in sex therapy? Tune in today to learn about how Melissa defines...

#25: Amanda Laird – Menstruation and Sexual Health

Amanda’s interest in menstrual health began as early as her childhood. Today she passionately shares her wisdom about how women should have knowledge of how their bodies work and, with this, feel empowered to talk about menstruation and sex without feeling ashamed....

#24: Stacy Fisher-Gunn – The Importance of Self-Care

What is self-care? Tune in to hear Stacy’s definition of self-care: what it looks like and how it relates to all areas of life, not only with regards to physical health but mental and emotional health as well. Stacy reveals what percentage of health care issues come...

#23: Dr. Serena Fiacco – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

What is pelvic floor physical therapy? Dr. Fiacco kicks off by telling us exactly what pelvic floor physical therapy is; explaining about the basic musculature of the pelvic area and what kind of health issues can stem from this region, including some unexpected areas...

#22: Dr. Renee Flores – Sex and Sexuality in the Elderly

Sex in the elder years In today's episode, we look at sex and sexuality in the elderly. It is a common misconception that people are no longer sexually active as they grow older and Dr. Flores will be sharing her thoughts on this with us so enjoy the insights! Listen...

#21: [Personal Story] Nancy & Frank – A Perfect Storm

Frank was raised in a conservative home that placed a noose of fear and shame around sex. After a decade of fantasizing about sex, Frank married in his late 20’s and recalls the awkwardness about it. Sexuality was a very taboo topic in Frank's life and this carried...

#20: Dr. Stephen Snyder – Why Social Media is Making Sex Obsolete

Social Media is making sex obsolete. Dr. Stephen Snyder shares a shocking statistic that reveals the drop in the sexual interaction between people. He unpacks his very interesting theory on why this is. In this episode, you will hear about why people have sex and the...

#19: Robin LaCross – Talking to Kids About Sex

How do you talk to kids about sex? In today’s episode, Robin LaCross and I discuss talking about sex to kids. Robin shares the childhood experiences that drew her to her purpose. She reveals the impact of a book about natural family planning, that raised many...

#18: Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh – A New Perspective on Passion

How important is passion? The place of Love across cultures In this episode of Better Sex, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh unwraps her theory of love in two categories: submergent and emergent. She describes the difference between the two and how cultures have different...

#17: Jennifer Valli – Men’s Sexual Concerns and Solutions

Men's sexual health concerns often stem from the pressure of expectations In today’s episode, Jessa and Jennifer Valli talk about men’s sexual health concerns and dysfunctions (men being defined as people who have been raised male and who have a penis) and approaches...

#16: Heather Edwards – Vino and Vulvas

Vino & Vulvas  - A community conversation about sex Today I am delighted to have Heather Edwards, who has been a pelvic physical therapist for 14 years and is currently completing the University of Michigan’s Certificate Program in Sex Counseling and Education. In...

#15: [Personal Story] Alli – Sexual Trauma

Triumph after sexual trauma This is the first in a new series of episodes where I will be talking to real people sharing real stories. On this episode, I am joined by Alli, a recovering overachiever who has learned to let go of society's expectations and step into...

#13: Jeni Dahn – Energy and Sex

I'm excited about the topic for this episode. We're going to be talking about both Masculine and Feminine Energy. I'm talking about this because it's relevant to sex and to our lives in general. Listen to "#13: Jeni Dahn, Energy and Sex" on Spreaker. We all have...

#11: Tammy Senn – Postpartum Sexuality, Listen to Your Body

Well, the last episode of my podcast was about pregnancy and sexuality, and it seemed to make sense to go right into the next obvious topic, which is postpartum sexuality. Talk about a lot of change to adjust to! You've got not only the physical impact of carrying and...

#9: Anna Joy Reedy – Platonic Cuddling and Healing Touch Therapy

I give a lot of thought to what makes a great sex life. What makes us sex life healthy, what makes it enjoyable for people, what makes it fulfilling? When I consider the kinds of things that matter, I think about the ability to slow down and be present in the moment....

#7: Dr. Stephanie Ring – Menopause: Understanding the Inevitable

As I was putting the podcast together, I put out a little survey to my subscribers asking what kinds of topics people wanted me to cover. While it is not the most frequent presenting concern in my practice, the most frequent request I got in terms of what to talk...

#6: Sallie Foley – Sex Therapy: What is it?

So why is today's show about sex therapy? Well, because I'm a certified sex therapist and I know that a lot of people listening don't know what that means. There is confusion about what sex therapy is and what a sex therapist does. Listen to "#6: Sallie Foley – Sex...

#4: Dr. Joe Kort – “Is My Husband Gay?” | Male Sexual Fluidity

What are we talking about? Men who have sex with men, have done it in the past or who are interested in it, but still identify as straight or mostly straight. However, their behavior or their interest makes their partner wonder about their sexuality. Listen to "#4:...

#3: Parke Burgess – The Virus Known As Shame

Shame. We're not born with it but it is given to us at a very early age. And we unwittingly pass it along to others. Listen to "#3: Parke Burgess - The Virus Known As Shame" on Spreaker. Shame is an emotional response which is completely natural, and you should never...

#2: Edy Nathan – Grief, Sex, and Life

Sexual changes throughout life are not always looked at as moments of grief. But, they certainly are and even if they seem small, they can add up to bigger, more powerful moments. Listen to "#2: Edy Nathan - Grief, Sex, and Life" on Spreaker. During this engaging...

#1: Sar Surmick – Sexual Consent, Did They Say “No?”

Consent is all over the news right now. Or, at least, lack of consent is all over the news. From politicians to movie stars, people are being accused of sexual assault and harassment. This makes the conversation about consent all the more timely. Listen to "#1: Sar...

#0: Jessa Zimmerman – Welcome to Better Sex

Jessa Zimmerman welcomes you to the new show and gives you some background on who she is and why she started the podcast. Listen to "#0: Jessa Zimmerman - Welcome to Better Sex, You Deserve a Good Sex Life" on Spreaker. Welcome to the very first episode of Better Sex....

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