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87: [Soapbox] – You Are Not Broken
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
86: [Reprise] Emily Nagoski – Come As You Are
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
85: [Soapbox] – Talking about Sex with your Partner
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 goin...
84: Martha Kauppi – Sexual Desire Issues
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Martha Kauppi, who is a certified sex therapist and supervisor. Through her practice in Wisconsin, she focuses largely on relationsh...
#83: Dr. Kelifern Pomeranz – Erectile Dysfunction
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
82: [Soapbox] Exploring Eroticism – Jessa Zimmerman
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
81: August McLaughlin – Girl Boner
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Girl Boner – A Story of EmpowermentMy guest is August McLaughlin. She is a celebrated health and sexuality writer, the creator of Girl Boner, wrote ...
80: [Soapbox] Desire Discrepancy Strategies with Jessa Zimmerman
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 discrep...
79: Feminine Energy – Dr. Sharon Cohen
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
78: [Soapbox] Sexual Satisfaction Scale with Jessa Zimmerman
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual Satisfaction ScaleBecause there have been so many great guests and conversations on the show, it has been a while since we’ve done a soapbox ...
77: How Childbirth Affects Men – Dr. Amy Gilliland
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 extens...
76: Sexuality and Spirituality – Tina Schermer Sellers and Kamara McAndews
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An Intimacy that Includes Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit My guests are Tina Schermer Sellers and Kamara McAndrews, and together they are sharing the im...
75: Feminine and Fulfilled – Shazia Imam
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
74: Yes Brain in the Bedroom - Heidi Crockett
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
73: Jim Fleckenstein – Consensual Non-Monogamy
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Jim Fleckenstein. He is a coach and educator on sexuality. He is also a researcher who focuses predominantly on non-exclusive relationship...
72: Amy Lang – Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
71: Dr. Sheila Addison - When Your Partner is Transgender
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tran...
70: DJ Burr [Personal Story] – Recovery Saved My Life
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
69: Dr. Lori Brotto – Mindfulness and Sex
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
68: Rachel Keller & Beverly Dale – Sex Positivity in the Christian Faith
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual Health within the Christian Faith Starting with a little background on Rachel, she is a psychotherapist who works with clients who have experie...
67: Alice Little - Legal Sex Work
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 whe...
66: Pam Costa - Women Talking About Sex
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
65: Lara McElderry - Prioritizing Intimacy
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
64: Stephanie Beuhler - Fertility Issues and Sex
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on today’s show is Stephanie Beuhler. She’s a licensed therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, a graduate of UCLA and Pepperdine (amon...
63: Ellen Dechesne - Third Stage Sex
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 impo...
62: Mariah Freya - Conscious Sex
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
62: My guest is Mariah Freya, the founder of Beducated.com, which is a website and repository of online courses, resources, and tantric-infused concep...
#61: Dr. Valerie Rein - Patriarchal Stress Disorder
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
#60: Dr. Mark Schoen - SexSmartFilms
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 importan...
#59: Carolina Vee [Personal Story] - Permission to Love Herself
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#58: Steph Auteri - A Dirty Word
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Steph has been writing about sexuality for more than fifteen years. She generally writes about sex education, rape culture, and perceptions r...
#57: Stan Tatkin - We Do
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 cli...
#56: Amanda Testa - Feminine Fire
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 neur...
#55: Lisa Diamond - Female Sexual Fluidity
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#54: Emily [Personal Story] - Asking for What You Want
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bi-Sexual Awakening As early as 10 or 11, Emily felt that she was bi-sexual. Listen as she describes her evolution of feelings, relationships, and sex...
#53: Daniela Wittmann - Prostate Cancer and Sex
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pro...
#52: Jessa Zimmerman [Soapbox] - Changing Your Mindset
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about changing your mindset about sex and about relationships. This episode will challenge your ideas about roles in a relatio...
#51: Emily Nagoski - Come As You Are
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Motivation for Come As You Are My guest today is Emily Nagoski, the acclaimed author of the best selling book, Come as You Are. As Emily relates, ...
#50: Dr. Beverly Whipple - Female Orgasm, The G Spot, and Ejaculation
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
#49: Stephen [Personal Story] - Tantra for Healing
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Thes...
#48: Ian Kerner - She Comes First
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The True Meaning of ‘Cliteracy’ Starting with a discussion of his book, She Comes First, Ian Kerner’s coined word ‘cliteracy’ is given more ...
#47: Jessa [Soapbox] - Expectations are the Problem
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sexual Avoidance Cycle Revisited: The Dangers of ‘Sexpectations’Today we are going to revisit the Sexual Avoidance Cycle; more specifically, w...
#46: Dr. Tina Sellers - Sex, God, and the Conservative Church
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming Sexual Shame In her work, Sellers places considerable emphasis on reversing sexual shame in her clients’ and readers’ minds. Growing u...
#45: Pia [Personal Story] - Parent of a Trans Teen
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
#44: Paul Joannides - The Guide to Getting It On
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 succes...
#43: Jenny Berk - Body Image
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Body Image: Is it Environmentally Reinforced? To start this episode, Jenny shares her fascination for the “etiology” (origin) of our body imag...
#42: Suzanna Mathews - Cougar-Cub Relationships
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Using the Term “Cougar” To start this episode, Suzanna talks about the negative connotations surrounding the title “cougar.” There are conside...
#41: Peggy Bennett - Matchmaking
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 at...
#40: Jessa Zimmerman [Soapbox] - Sexual Avoidance Cycle
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#39: Heather [Personal Story] - Sexual Trauma & Awakening
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#38: Dr. Steven Davidson - Pornography
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 im...
#37: Lara Currie - Difficult Conversations
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult conversations as an opportunity?Challenge as an opportunity? Listen as Lara describes the context of conflict. She discusses how the compone...
#36: Rebecca Coffey - Evolution and Sexual Behavior
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Evolutionary Psychology and Sex In this episode, Rebecca tells us about Evolutionary Psychology, examining our roles and interactions through a biolog...
#35: [Personal Story] Marina - Journey of Liberation
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A personal story of sexual liberationIn this episode, I talk to Marina, who shares her personal journey from struggles with her self-image and a painf...
#34: Katie Zvolerin - Adam & Eve
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
History of Adam & Eve, A Sex Toy RetailerListen in as Katy discusses how Adam & Eve started out. She mentions it was just a thesis requirement...
#33: Dr. Laurie Mintz - The Orgasm Gap
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#32: Beth Liebling - Darling Way
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Store: Darling WayIn this episode, Beth talks about how she started and founded the Darling Way after her 22-year marriage ended with a divorce. S...
#31: [Personal Story] Anca - A Recovering People Pleaser
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from people pleasingToday's guest is sharing her story of claiming her story, rewriting her story, figuring out which parts she wants in, a...
#30: Tamara Powell - Polyamory
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Polyamory - one version of consensual non-monogamy.There are certainly plenty of people that choose an open relationship of one sort or another. Even ...
#29: Maegan Megginson - Female Sexual Pain
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Wa...
#28: Brodie Welch - Holistic Approaches to Libido
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features Brodie Welch, a Chinese Medicine expert who helps us to recognize that from a Chinese medicine perspective, everything is e...
#27: [Personal Story] Jenn - Trauma & Infertility, Fortunate Healing
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#26: Melissa Walker - Healing Our Sexual Fragmentation
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Correction: I misspoke in my introduction to the episode. Melissa is not yet certified as a sex therapist. I apologize for any confusion. Sexual Frag...
#25: Amanda Laird - Menstruation and Sexual Health
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda’s interest in menstrual health began as early as her childhood. Today she passionately shares her wisdom about how women should have knowledg...
#24: Stacy Fisher-Gunn - The Importance of Self-Care
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#23: Dr. Serena Fiacco - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is pelvic floor physical therapy? Dr. Fiacco kicks off by telling us exactly what pelvic floor physical therapy is; explaining about the basic m...
#22: Dr. Renee Flores - Sex and Sexuality in the Elderly
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 sexual...
#21: [Personal Story] Nancy & Frank - A Perfect Storm
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
#20: Dr. Stephen Snyder - Why Social Media is Making Sex Obsolete
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social Media is making sex obsolete. Dr. Stephen Snyder shares a shocking statistic that reveals the drop in the sexual interaction between people. H...
#19: Robin LaCross - Talking to Kids About Sex
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#18: Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh - A New Perspective on Passion
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
#17: Jennifer Valli - Men's Sexual Concerns and Solutions
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
#16: Heather Edwards - Vino and Vulvas
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vino & Vulvas - A community conversation about sex Today I am delighted to have Heather Edwards, who has been a pelvic physical therapist for 14...
#15: [Personal Story] Alli - Sexual Trauma
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Triumph after sexual traumaThis is the first in a new series of episodes where I will be talking to real people sharing real stories.On this episode, ...
#14: Marc Gilmartin - Out of Control Sexual Behavior & Erotic Conflict
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Out of control sexual behavior or sex addiction Are you concerned about your own sexual behavior in relation to your values? Do you wonder if your s...
#13: Jeni Dahn, Energy and Sex
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#12: Jill Angelo - Genneve, Support for Women in Midlife and Menopause Solutions
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm revisiting a topic that we talked about in a previous episode, which is menopause This time it's not so much from the medical standpoint or a pro...
#11: Tammy Senn - Postpartum Sexuality, Listen to Your Body
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#10: Aleece Fosnight - Pregnancy and Sexuality, How to Enhance and What to Avoid
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is pregnancy and sexuality. It's just not talked about very often, and if you have been pregnant or if you have been a partner with some...
#9: Anna Joy Reedy - Platonic Cuddling and Healing Touch Therapy
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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?W...
#8: Jessica Butts – Do Opposites Attract? How Different Personality Types Affect Your Sex Life
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I often hear from clients about how much they struggle when they're different from each other. In the beginning, we were attracted to this other way o...
#7: Dr. Stephanie Ring – Menopause: Understanding the Inevitable
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#6: Sallie Foley – Sex Therapy: What is it?
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
#5: Matthias Rose – Tantra, A Beautiful Integration of Personal Strength, Sexual Power, and Emotional Connection
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It can be extremely hard to get out of your own head. People get distracted by their to-do list, by stresses of life, what they must do for work. They...
#4: Dr. Joe Kort - "Is My Husband Gay?" | Male Sexual Fluidity
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#3: Parke Burgess - The Virus Known As Shame
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. Shame is an emotional response w...
#2: Edy Nathan - Grief, Sex, and Life
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During this important conversation about grief and how it impacts our lives, especially within the context of our sex lives, Jessa and guest Edy Natha...
#1: Sar Surmick - Sexual Consent, Did They Say "No?"
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's all over the news these days and sexual consent is important everywhere, even in a committed relationship. There are no "givens" and consent is ...
#0: Jessa Zimmerman - Welcome to Better Sex, You Deserve a Good Sex Life
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Better Sex. I'm so glad you're here. The format of the show in the future is going to be largely interview-based,...