Better Sex

252: Sex, shame and addiction with the SAT project team

02 Dec 2024

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In this episode, the host talks with Michael Crocker, Sean Peknic, and Ari Lewis from the Sexuality Attachment and Trauma Project (SAT Project) about ...

251: Better Sex Through Science with Dr. Molly Maloof

25 Nov 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, Jessa Zimmerman interviews Dr. Molly Maloof, a physician who explores the significant impact of relationships on health...

250: Fascia for Better Sex with Anna Rahe

18 Nov 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman engages in a detailed discussion with Anna Rahe about fascia, a system of connective tissues in th...

249: Healing from Sex-Negative Religion with Beverly Dale

11 Nov 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman talks with Reverend Beverly Dale, who discusses her journey in helping people heal from s...

248: Using ART to heal sexual trauma with Brooke Bralove

04 Nov 2024

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247: How Stress Blocks Desire with Danielle Savory

28 Oct 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman engages with mindfulness and pleasure coach Danielle Savory to explore the intertwined...

246: Elevating Sexual Pleasure with Aaron Michael

21 Oct 2024

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In this enlightening episode of Better Sex, host and sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman converses with sex and relationship coach Aaron Michael. The discus...

245: Reverse Your Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Irwin Goldstein

14 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes Dr. Irwin Goldstein (Dr, G(, a pioneer in sexual medicine, to discuss the intricacies of ...

244: The Art of Listening with Christine Miles

07 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes Christine Miles, an expert in the skill of listening, to discuss its significance in inti...

243: Talking to Your Kids About Sex with Melissa Kilbride

30 Sep 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman speaks with Melissa Kilbride about the importance of open and honest conversations wit...

242: Overcoming religious sexual shame with Natasha Helfer

23 Sep 2024

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Addressing Religious Sexual Shame with Jessa Zimmerman and Natasha HelferIn this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman chats with se...

241: Sex and Our Stress Response with Rachel Posner

16 Sep 2024

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Understanding Stress Responses and Mindfulness in Intimate RelationshipsIn this episode of the Better Sex podcast, host and sex therapist Jessa Zimmer...

240: Making and Keeping Agreements with Martha Kauppi

09 Sep 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes back guest Martha Kauppi for a vibrant discussion on the art of making and ke...

239: Peyronie's Disease with Dr. Irwin Goldstein

02 Sep 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman discusses Peyronie's disease with Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a pioneer in sexual medicine. T...

238: Spicing up your sex life with Dan Purcell

26 Aug 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, Jessa Zimmerman is joined by Dan Purcell, creator of the app Intimately Us, to discuss how to truly spice u...

237: Understanding your relationship with Alex Iantaffi

19 Aug 2024

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236: The Transformative Handjob with Lee Jagger

12 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman interviews Lee Jagger, a sex coach specializing in helping women with male partners. Lee ...

235: Porn Literacy with Diane Gleim

05 Aug 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex podcast, host and sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman is joined by expert Diane Gleim to discuss the concept of porn liter...

234: Overcoming Sexual Inhibitions with Martha Tara Lee

29 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman chats with certified sexuality educator Martha Tara Lee about overcoming sexual inhibitions, parti...

233: Talking to Your Doctor About Sex with Dr. Maureen Ryan

22 Jul 2024

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In this episode of BetterSex, host Jessa Zimmerman interviews nurse practitioner and sexual health expert, Maureen Ryan. Topics include the importance...

232: Repair after Relationship Rupture with Dr. Chelsea Burton

15 Jul 2024

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In this episode of BetterSex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes therapist and sex expert Chelsea Burton to discuss the concept of relationship ruptures an...

231: Am I normal and other FAQ with Michael Castleman

08 Jul 2024

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Am I Normal? Exploring Common Sexual Concerns with Michael CastlemanIn this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes back Michael Castlema...

230: Sexual Behavior Analysis with Nicholas Maio-Aether

01 Jul 2024

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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman interviews Nicholas Maio-Aether, a pioneer in sexual behavior analysis. They dive into...

229: Overcoming Purity Culture with Esther Hooley

24 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman talks with Esther Hooley to address the impacts of purity culture on individuals and their sexuali...

228: The Orgasm Gap Revisited with Dr. Laurie Mintz

16 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Better Sex, hosted by sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman, the topic of discussion is the orgasm gap between heterosexual men and women. ...

227: The Cure for ED with Dr. Jeff Nuziard

10 Jun 2024

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Understanding and Treating Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Jeff NuziardIn this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes Dr. Jeff Nuziard to ...

226: Healing After Infidelity with Rich Heller

05 Jun 2024

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Healing After Infidelity: Insights and Strategies with Rich HellerIn this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman welcom...

Ep225: Boozy Bestie Advice for Sex and Relationships – Desiree Simone

19 Apr 2022

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For the final episode of the Better Sex Podcast, blogger Desiree Simone shares her journey on divorce and how it led to her blogging her feelings as s...

224: Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges for Sex – Paula Leech

11 Apr 2022

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In the quest to know the various kinds of things that get in the way of sexual desire, sex therapist Paula Leech walks us through two situations that ...

223: Premature Ejaculation – Keeley Rankin

04 Apr 2022

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Keeley Rankin joins me in a conversation to talk about solutions for Premature Ejaculation. She talks about the anxiety attached to this problem, vari...

222: Testosterone for Women – Dr. Matt Chalmers

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about hormones and how it affects sexual function and overall health of women in particular. Dr. Matt Chalmers explains two primary...

221: Sexual Communication – Dr. Tara

22 Mar 2022

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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 unlock...

220: Body Freedom – Elizabeth Dall

15 Mar 2022

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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...

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

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

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

01 Mar 2022

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A Journey Through Miscarriage This episode talks about a very sensitive topic – miscarriage. Losing a baby is heartbreaking, no matter when it ha...

217: Overcoming Anger and Resentment – Rich Heller

21 Feb 2022

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“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

14 Feb 2022

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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 a...

215: The Wonderful World of Sex Toys – Searah Deysach

08 Feb 2022

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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’...

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

31 Jan 2022

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Edward Willey talks about his seemingly two separate interests and pursuits – rope play and self-leadership – and his ingenious idea of combining ...

213: Shameless Parenting – Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

24 Jan 2022

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Many parents find normal sex behavior and development confusing. Parents often wonder if their child’s sexual behavior is normal. Certified sex ther...

212: Performance Anxiety – David Khalili

17 Jan 2022

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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”...

211: Juicing up Your Sex Life – Alicia Davon

10 Jan 2022

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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 si...

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

03 Jan 2022

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Colonization and Its Impact on Modern Sexuality We tend to think of colonization as something that happened and is over and is done, without realizin...

209: Right Outside Your Comfort Zone – Court Vox

27 Dec 2021

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Court Vox 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 s...

208: Endometriosis – Dr. Allyson Shrikhande

21 Dec 2021

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Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a rehabilitation doctor who specializes in pelvic rehabilitation medicine, gives us an in-depth discussion about endometriosis...

207: Hookup Without Heartbreak – Lia Holmgren

13 Dec 2021

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Hookup without Heartbreak Intimacy and relationship coach Lia Holmgren’s new book, Hookup Without Heartbreak, teaches women to let go of negative f...

206: Vaginal Rejuvenation with Dr. Kanwal Bawa

06 Dec 2021

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Dr. Kanwal Bawa talks about sexual health and wellness, particularly vaginal rejuvenation, to improve relationships and the sexual experience. Known a...

205: Sex as a Widow – Krista St-Germain

29 Nov 2021

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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 abou...

204: Healing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind – Dr. Tonia Winchester

23 Nov 2021

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Healing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind Dr. Tonia Winchester has been a naturopathic doctor for 15 years. This episode will explore brain-...

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

15 Nov 2021

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In this episode, Dr Laura Dabney explains the importance of selfishness in a relationship. Despite its negative connotation, being selfish can actuall...

202: Dates & Mates – Damona Hoffman

08 Nov 2021

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the exciting world of dating – from using different dating apps to tackling difficult conversations and na...

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

01 Nov 2021

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Certified sex coach Kristine D’Angelo talks about pleasure and feeling empowered when it comes to sex, especially for vagina owners. Conversationall...

200: Sex and Veterans – Asya Brodsky

25 Oct 2021

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In this episode, Asya Brodsky gives insight into sexual issues and concerns with veterans. From injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or mil...

199: Cross Dressing – Dr. Carol Clark

18 Oct 2021

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In this fascinating episode, board certified sex therapist and addictions counselor Dr. Carol Clark helps us demystify the concept of cross dressing a...

198 – Racism and Sexual Health – Kristian Holmes

11 Oct 2021

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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...

197: Guided by Glow – Sayra Player

04 Oct 2021

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Actress Sayra Player takes us into a different level of meditation. We discuss tapping into our imagination to inspire creativity with masturbation an...

196: Bodyfullness – Dr. Rachel Allyn

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Allyn, a holistic psychologist, and pleasure expert, walks me through the concept of “bodyfullness.” Sharing some pers...

195: ADD and Sex – Lisa Schwartz

20 Sep 2021

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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 wa...

194: Navigating Parenting Differences – Rachel Duffy

13 Sep 2021

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Rachel Duffy brings in actionable tips to navigate parenting that not only enriches your relationship with your children, but also unlock some of the ...

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

07 Sep 2021

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Kathy Slaughter introduces an interesting way of integrating pleasure, in both sexual and everyday activities, as a way to heal from trauma. She talks...

192: Men Raped by Women – Kelvin Pace

30 Aug 2021

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Breaking myths about male victims of sexual assault, Kelvin Pace joins me in talking about changed parameters, frequency, the societal narrative of me...

191: Letting In Vs. Letting Go – Benson Fox

23 Aug 2021

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Trauma: Letting in vs Letting Go Benson Fox; a transformational coach, therapist extern, a psych major, and a current doctoral student of Adelphi uni...

190: Hormones are Your Superpower – Dr. Stephanie Estima

16 Aug 2021

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Dr. Stephanie Estima, author of the book The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess’ Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex, join...

189: A Sexplanation – Alexander Liu

09 Aug 2021

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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...

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

02 Aug 2021

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Wanda Braveman joins me today to share her personal story through her book, “White Knight: Living with Alzheimer’s Moment by Moment.” The book d...

187: Considering Polyamory – Martha Kauppi

26 Jul 2021

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Martha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for ther...

186: Cyber Infidelity with Dr. Peter Kanaris

19 Jul 2021

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Infidelity looks a lot more complicated in the cyber world. Dr. Peter Kanaris joins me to unravel what constitutes cyber infidelity, the recovery appr...

185: Cultivating Female Desire – Dr. Brandye Manigat

12 Jul 2021

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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 reconn...

184: Anorgasmia in Women – Dr. Rachel Needle

05 Jul 2021

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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 ca...

183: [Personal Story] Living with Lichen Sclerosus – Tammy

28 Jun 2021

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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 ...

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

21 Jun 2021

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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. S...

181: When Sex Hurts – Dr. Irwin Goldstein

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

180: Wheel of Consent – Dr. Betty Martin

07 Jun 2021

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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 rece...

179: The Logic of Our Fantasies with Michael Bader

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bader, the author of the book Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies joins me in a fascinating conversation about sexual fantasies. We ...

178: Holistic Approaches to Erectile Dysfunction – Dr. Tracy Gapin

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gapin defines ED as an inability to attain an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse; however, he points out the subjectivity of an erectio...

177: Urology for Women – Dr. Lamia Gabal

17 May 2021

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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 ...

176: Trauma Sensitive Sex – Cass Biron

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

175: Erotic Touch – Christina Antonyan

03 May 2021

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Christina Antonyan joins me to offer her perspective on erotic touch and its significance in a relationship. We talk about the primal character of att...

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

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shana James shares how men can talk about their desires and their vulnerability toward having a thriving sex life. Shana’s drive ...

173: Self Love Secrets From a Bra Fitter with Kimmay Caldwell

19 Apr 2021

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On this episode we hear from Kimmay Caldwell, an Undergarment Educator and Coach, whose 20-year-old self, working as a bra fitter, was struck by how p...

172: Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Dr. Stephen Braveman

12 Apr 2021

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To bring awareness and break the myth around male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Dr. Stephen Braveman joins me today. He is a Licensed Marriage ...

171: God Wants Us to Have Pleasure – Rachel Alba

05 Apr 2021

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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 tradi...

170: Orgasmic Expansion – Serena Haines

29 Mar 2021

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Serena Haines joins me on this episode to talk about orgasmic expansion – a hybrid technique developed by fusing techniques she used working as a So...

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

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest Jessica Levith, is a Licensed marriage therapist from California and is here to talk about the “Out of Control Sexual Behavior Model...

168: Moving Past Shame – Tilly Storm

16 Mar 2021

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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, ...

167: Awakened Intimacy – Maci Daye

08 Mar 2021

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Maci Daye joins us today to talk about awakened intimacy and share some of the practices she uses with couples. This episode discusses awakened intima...

166: Communicating Sexual Desires and Boundaries – Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez

01 Mar 2021

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Communicating desires and boundaries In this episode, Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez talks all about how to understand and communicate your own desires an...

165: Stepping Into Your Feminine Wild – Natalie Frasca Surmeli

22 Feb 2021

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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...

164: Sexual Awareness – Kristen Lilla

16 Feb 2021

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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. Communicat...

163: Joyful Monogamy – Lynne Sheridan

08 Feb 2021

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Lynne E Sheridan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist after being an international transformational trainer for 27 years is here today to talk ab...

162: Perinatal Mental Health & Sex – Emma Shandy Anway

01 Feb 2021

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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

25 Jan 2021

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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 e...

160: Sizzling Sex Across the Lifespan – Michael Castleman

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Castleman is a journalist that has been writing specifically about sexuality since 2005. He is also the author of Sizzling Sex across the Life...

159: Erotic Blueprints – DD Haeg

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

158: Disability, Sex, and Creativity – Kate Wolovsky

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we learn how to maximize connection and pleasure if you are affected by physical barriers. Kate Wolovsky shares her story being affec...

157: Body Image Liberation – KaRonna Lynn

28 Dec 2020

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Liberation guide KaRonna Lynn, deals with body image obstacles. Liberation to KaRonna is about following what is liberating to you and not necessarily...

156: The 5 Seasons of Connection – Leanne Kabat

21 Dec 2020

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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 ...

155: Sex and the Developmentally Disabled – Richelle Fribotta

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, you will hear from Richelle Fribotta.  Richelle discusses her work teaching people with developmental and intellectual disabilit...

154: Masculine Sexual Leadership – GS Youngblood

07 Dec 2020

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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 ...

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

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...