Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe Kort
Episodes
Why Sex Is Never Just Sex with Juliane Maxwald
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Juliane Maxwald is a licensed psychoanalyst and AASECT certified sex therapist whose work focuses on the deeper psychological dynamics shaping sexuali...
Why Sexuality Changes Over Time with Jessica Levith
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Levith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified sex therapist whose work focuses on how life experiences shape sexuality. Tra...
When Penetration Isn’t the Only Option with Justin Depow
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Depow is the inventor of C*ck Block, the first sex tech product designed specifically to combine penetration and frot in one shared experience....
From the Early AIDS Crisis to PrEP Today with Dr. Paul Benson
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paul Benson is the founder, owner, and Medical Director of Be Well Medical Center in Berkley, Michigan, a family medicine practice established 45 ...
Kali Scales: Is the Spotlight on Me as Trans, or Me as a Candidate for Office?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I often am asked, ‘why on earth would you want to run for office in such dangerous political times?’ My response is simple: if we back down now...
Dr. Chris Wilson: How Men Can Break Free From Harmful Patriarchy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patriarchal expectations of men remain strongly embedded in our society and culture, but it’s time to break the guy code. Men are stuck in a bubble...
Dr. Adrienne Rowland on Why Sex Is Not a Drive
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many years, researchers categorized sex as a biological drive like thirst, hunger, sleep or temperature control. But the question lingered, “wha...
Julian Shaw on the Risks and Rewards of an Online Fetish Career
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealand-born, Australian-raised writer, director, actor, model and fetish content creator, Julian Shaw began his filmmaking career in his teens....
Michele Weiner-Davis on Healing Wounds and Restoring Marriages After Infidelity
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An internationally renowned champion for saving marriages, best-selling author and marriage coach Michele Weiner-Davis has written eight books, coveri...
Tom Bruett: Build a rich, deep gay relationship through differentiation
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can't simply squeeze ourselves into expected heteronormative structures and find happiness. It’s not going to happen! That’s why Tom Bruet...
Adam Zmith: Feet are hot and sexy! A fetish dating back to medieval times
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I am promiscuous because I am curious,” reads an introduction to Soulmates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet,” a book authored by Adam Zmith, a...
Frank Anderson on Transcending Trauma and Being Loved
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Dr. Joe Kort sits down with world-renowned trauma expert, psychiatrist, and author Dr. Frank Anders...
Amadeo Aram: you can stay fit at any age
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can build the body you want and live a healthy lifestyle with a few simple changes, says Amadeo Aram, a sports and exercise professional, certifie...
Dr. Ronald Hellman on Homosexism and Sides
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, host Dr. Joe Kort welcomes Dr. Ronald Hellman, a distinguished psychiatrist and pioneer in LGBTQ+...
Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer Vencill: Navigating Libido
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Dr. Joe Kort interviews Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, and Dr. Jennifer Vencill dive into the complexities of sexua...
Jay Kaplan on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump Administration
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love's fifth season, Dr. Joe Kort talks with Jay Kaplan, an attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Proj...
Samantha Wynn Greenstone and Jacob Hoff: Mixed orientation marriages can work
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“For a while, we thought we were a fluke in the system,” announces Samantha Wynn Greenstone, a social media influencer and actor who “came out”...
Jim Taylor on Boys and Barbies do mix
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I remember my dad telling me when I was 12 or 13 that I was too old to play with toys,” reports internationally known Barbie collector Jim Taylor...
Eric Sprankle on masturbation moments without shame
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I wanted to call my book, Go F**** Yourself, but I didn’t think the publishing world would accept it or get it,” laughs Eric Sprankle, PhD, aut...
Rae McDaniel: step into your most authentic self
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“If suffering is at the very core of the trans experience, what do we have to look forward to?” questions Rae McDaniel, a non-binary, therapist, c...
Christine DeLozier: Sex is better when we eat spinach!
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christine DeLozier, a food expert, research scientist and licensed acupuncturist, combined all of her talents to produce a book entitled, “Diet for ...
Dr. Ron Holt: let’s open the doors to help the LGBTQ+ community
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“When I was in my first year of medical school, I finally came out to my homophobic dad and it did not go well,” announces Ron Holt, DO, a board c...
Eric Schrimshaw, PhD: Identity and disclosure of behaviorally bisexual men
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Eric Schrimshaw has conducted extensive research on a variety of topics related to the LGBTQ+ population, including HIV prevention and treat...
Alex de la Cruz: Liberate yourself from masturbation shame
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de la Cruz started his career in advertising and moved into product design, specializing in drinkware and dinnerware for some of the largest reta...
The Old Gay Guys: “We’re not four old farts!”
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex, romance, death and divorce are just four of the subjects the Old Gay Guys explore during this Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast. Bill Lyons, 79; Jess...
Searah Deysach: People are pushing sexual boundaries more
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the pandemic, sexual empowerment has increased 30 percent and sexual self-esteem now is 50 percent higher. Why the change, and is this good? Sea...
Winifred Reilly: It takes only one spouse to save a marriage
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom tells us it takes two people with an equal commitment to save a marriage. Winifred Reilly does not share that way of thinking, and...
Zachary Zane: Bisexuals have it easy ….?????
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In my first Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast for Season 4, I opened it quite explosively with featured guest, Boyslut Zachary Zane, as he likes to be cal...
Lisa Diamond on Arousal, Desire, Emotions and Love
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can a heterosexual woman unexpectedly fall in love with another woman? Can a gay man eroticize about a heterosexual woman? It is in our human capacity...
Nic Reveles: Create a safe space to explore your sexuality
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Reveles, somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker, has dedicated the past several years of his life to helping gay, bisexual and queer-iden...
Joshua Grubbs: Pornography, is it a problem or an addiction?
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pornography is not an addiction; it is a way to escape from other issues in your life. In a recent Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Joshua Grubbs, PhD, ...
Master Arch: The humanity of the Findom fetish
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Someone asked me to choke him for a fee, and that is how it all started,” reports Master Arch, a fetish worker, ProDom, fetish creator, death esc...
Matt Phifer: Narcissism is toxic but you can triumph over it
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists engage in behaviors that will keep the world around them more comfortable, and they will trap you into believing their way of thinking is ...
Kate Balestrieri on women reclaiming their sexuality on their own terms
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women never gave up their claim; it was stripped from them, finds Kate Balestrieri, PhD, licensed psychologist and certified sex addiction therapist. ...
Heather McPherson on becoming a multi-passionate entrepreneur
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather McPherson is living her dream career. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has incorporated all of her loves into her business and is having t...
Lynda Spann on Learning how to improve your relationship from same sex couples
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage and couples therapist Lynda Spann, PhD, knows firsthand the struggles two women may face in an intimate and romantic relationship. She also k...
Mina Blatt on Big Emotions: what is your child really feeling?
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your child comes home from school angry and upset. He throws a temper tantrum for seemingly no reason at all. You respond with the same anger and send...
Jeff Abraham on how to last longer in bed
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Couples often are so focused on lasting long enough in bed that they end up experiencing performance anxiety and the shame and worry that accompanies ...
Savannah Hauk talks about crossdressing
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crossdressing is not a gender; it’s an action! Savannah Hauk, author, speaker and podcaster on the subject of demystifying the crossdressing experie...
Shana James on breaking the cultural context about a man’s vulnerability
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vulnerability in men can lead to isolation, depression and suicide. In fact, the suicide rate in men is four times more than women, and suicide is the...
Linda Weiner on reconnecting to your sensual and sexual self
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sensate focus isn’t a new technique, however, do you know how to use it effectively to truly reconnect to your body and your sensual self?During a S...
Cody Daigle-Orians talks about asexuality
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do I know if I’m asexual? Do I even understand the word “asexuality?” During the Season 3 opening podcast of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Cody Da...
Greg Johnson on Gay Men's Body Image Issues
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 84 percent of gay men say they feel under intense pressure to have a good body. Only one percent stated they were “very happy” with ...
Dr. Susana Mayer on a woman's personal path to pleasure
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your sex drive has shut down. You’re getting older, you’ve hit menopause, and you don’t feel beautiful anymore. You do not have to be ghosted by...
Martha Kauppi on Successful Polyamory
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a polyamorous relationship work? Is monogamy the only relationship that can succeed? According to Certified Sex Therapist Martha Kauppi, beautiful...
Sarah Scales on love, marriage, and identity with a transitioning partner.
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In hopes of helping other couples publicly transition easier, Sarah Scales, a licensed master social worker with The Center for Relationship and Sexua...
Dr. Evan Goldstein on developing the Future Method product line for safer bottoming
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*** USE promo code DRKORT1 for 15% off through July 14th at https://futuremethod.com ***Most people don’t know they should bring science into the be...
Dr. Evan Goldstein on issues that can result from bottoming —a physician's perspective.
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody is talking about anal sex … but are they really talking about it? During a Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Evan Goldstein, DO, a nationally...
John Ball and Lisa Goyette on how businesses can create a more authentic and empathetic workplace
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a moment to relive those days as children on the playground. Were you bullied, teased, or ridiculed? You probably remember some of those ...
Lucie Fielding on sexual excitement and exploration
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, we live in a world of either/or, with us or against us, conservative or liberal, for gay rights or against gay rights. In a Smart Sex S...
Galen Fous on the collision of fear, shame and trauma with sexual development and desire
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an epidemic … people leading secret lives. It causes psychological and relationship mayhem. Your innate sexuality is your birth right, howe...
Darcia Miller on why it is difficult for African Americans to seek mental health services
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It remains taboo in the black community to seek mental health services. It feels unsafe, it is intimidating, and it is not the place to air your dirty...
Tylia Flores on Dating and Cerebral Palsy
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“For each rejection, I’m a better, stronger person.”Tylia Flores, disability activist and advocate, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Although her c...
Dr. Laurie Betito on Sexual wellness
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t we talk about sexual pleasure? Why are teenage boys taking Viagra?How can older adults continue to enjoy sex?At the Pornhub Wellness Cent...
Dr. Carlton on Breaking the Taboo: Your complete guide to anal sex
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not conversation at the dinner table, but millions of people from all over the globe quietly are listening and learning about anal sex. It’s ...
Buck Dodson on How to Master Midlife as a Gay Man
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you master midlife as a gay man? Do you see it as a time of crisis, or a time of new beginnings? Do you feel confused or empowered? Are you dis...
Dr. Joe Kort on Mixed orientation marriages and relationships
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve heard the story so many times through the years …. a husband comes out of the closet, only to send his wife into it. Mixed orientation marria...
Jessica Topor on marriage and family therapy
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Marriage shouldn’t be this hard.”“Now that we are family, we should be getting along but we aren’t.”“We are in this for the long haul, ...
Jeanette von Grabe on child-centered mediation
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is natural in a divorce, but what happens to the kids in the midst of a brutal divorce battle? Parents are so fixated on “winning” the fi...
Jon Shanahan on Men’s Cosmetics
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 56 percent of men “admit” they use makeup. “Admit” is the key word. There seems to be a taboo associated with men’s cosmetics....
Ashley Grubbs on Adult NeuroDiverse Relationships
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid to date someone with autism? Do you feel it will be like having sex with a “robot?” Do you think the sex will be bad and passionles...
Mahmoud Baydoun on Anal Sex
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anal sex can be erotic, painfree and fun!Anal sex is disgusting, it’s sinful, it’s wrong, it’s only for gay couples, it’s too painful, it won’...
Clinton Power on the silent suffering of gay men
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound crazy, but gay men are lonely. Most of us think they are happy and lead a life filled with love, but this isn’t even close to the truth...
Barry McCarthy on Rekindling Desire
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bad sex can destroy a loving relationship, but good sex cannot save a bad relationship. In this episode, Joe Kort speaks with guest Barry McCarthy, Ph...
Richard Sprott on Kinky sex and self-exploration: exploring gender and sexual identities
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host and certified sex therapist Joe Kort, PhD, talked with Richard Sprott, PhD, about kinky sex and self-exploration. Dr. Sprott is ...
Roz Gould Keith on Erasing the stigma surrounding transgender identities
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When originally confronted with the news that her daughter was going to transition, Roz admits she was clueless about what this meant for her child. T...
George Khamis on It’s Time to be the Author of Your Own Story
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you surviving or thriving during this global pandemic? Are you living your best life right now? How are you responding to so many unforeseen chang...
Finn Deerhart on How do you Begin to Uncover your Erotic Identity?
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex can, and should, be an access point to an immense internal world. In healing our connections to ourselves and others, we uncover a powerful way of...
Scott McCarty on Why are men stigmatized and women fetishized when it comes to maintaining appearance?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I’ve been posting videos on TikTok about many different mental and sexual health topics, and the response has been surprisingly overwhelmin...
Dr. Holly Richmond on How the Latest Innovations in Sex Tech are Transforming the Way we Mate, Relate and Masturbate
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Joe is delving into the world of sex tech with his guest, Dr. Holly Richmond.They chat about how the latest innovations in sex ...
Hayden Dawes on racism, self-compassion, and radical permission
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Joe is joined by Hayden Dawes, LCSW, LCAS, to talk about racism, self-compassion, and radical permission.Hayden, who describes ...
Peter Bippus on Difficult Topics Around Male Sexual Assault
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Joe meets Marriage & Family Therapist, Peter Bippus to talk about survivors of male sexual assault.Having worked with a host of po...
Shadeen Francis on The Transformative Power of Pleasure
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Pleasure is about the experience of feeling good,” say’s today’s guest, licensed psychotherapist, media personality and author, Shadeen Franc...
Charon Normand-Widmer on Somatic Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe is talking about somatic psychotherapy and how it relates to sex therapy, with Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker, Charon Nor...
Brian McNaught on Intimacy and LGBTQ older adults
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Joe is joined by certified AASECT sexuality educator, presenter and author, Brian McNaught, to chat about Intimacy and LGBTQ older ...
Bradley Birkholz and Jason Villarreal on ‘Side Guys’ – Gay Men Who Enjoy Sex Without Anal Penetration
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe is talking about ‘Side Guys’ – Gay Men Who Enjoy Sex Without Anal Penetration with YouTuber, LGBTQ+ activist, and writer, B...
Michael Vigorito on Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s no such thing as an eroticectomy! People want to be sexual, but they don’t want to feel shame about it,” says this week’s guest, Mi...
Dr. Joe Kort on My Online Romance Fraud Hell!
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a topic very personal to Joe and close to his heart: Online Romance Scamming.Millions of people turn to online dating apps or soc...
Renelle E Nelson on Infidelity & Betrayal
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Joe is chatting about Infidelity with licensed marriage & family therapist, and certified sex therapist, Renelle E Nelson.Relation...
Dr. Anna Randall on What Do I Need to Know to Have a Successful Kinky Relationship?
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
October is National Kink Month and on this episode, Joe is joined by San Francisco Bay sex therapist, TASHRA Exec Director, and published researcher, ...
Dr. Hani Miletski on Mother-Son Incest
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this first episode of Season Two, Joe is joined by psychotherapist and author, Dr. Hani Miletski.Hani is located in Bethesda, Maryland, with her pr...
Leyla Gulcur on Multicultural and Cross-cultural Relationship & Sex Therapy
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe’s chatting about multicultural and cross-cultural relationship and sex therapy, with Dr. Leyla Gulcur.Leyla is a licensed psych...
Kate Anthony on Should I Stay, or Should I go?
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe’s guest is Kate Anthony. Kate is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast ‘The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast,’ and the creato...
Eleni Economides on How to Talk to Your Teen About Masturbation
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe is joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Eleni Economides.Eleni is located in Roc...
Meagan Narvaez on Mindful Sex
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Joe is joined by Sex Coach and host of, ‘The Sex And…’ podcast, Meagan Narvaez and they’re chatting about how to connect to our body’s...
Cathy Saputo on Menopause/Perimenopause , Relationships & Sexual Health
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined by Certified Sex Therapist, Cathy Saputo, from Saputo Counseling Services, and they’re chatting about perimenopause, menopa...
‘Reasons Why I’m Single’ girls, Chelsie & Staci, on Relationship Killers & How to Navigate Them
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe’s guests are co-hosts Chelsie & Staci from the comedy lifestyle podcast, “Reasons Why I’m Single” – a hilarious show reve...
Amber Boone on Dating Rules for Realists, Not Romantics.
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe’s guest is host of the ‘Thirty, Flirty and Thriving’ Podcast, Amber Boone.Last year, Amber, along with her business partner, host...
Dr. Megan Fleming on Prioritizing Sexy Self-Care Time as a Parent
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe explores how to prioritize self-care time as a parent, with his guest, Dr. Megan Fleming. Dr Megan is a nationally recognized, ce...
Dr. Lee Phillips on Sex Therapy and Chronic Illnesses & Disabilities
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe meets Dr. Lee Phillips. Dr. Phillips is in private practice in Washington, DC where he treats clients with chronic illness and sexual dy...
Dr. Jennifer Berman on Female Urology & Sexual Health
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe is joined by world renowned expert, New York times bestselling author and one of the nation’s leading authorities in the field ...
Liz Reed on Toxic Relationships & How to Avoid Toxic Love
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe‘s guest is Clinical Social Worker, Therapist & host of the ‘Liz Life Guru’ podcast, Liz Reed. Liz joins Joe to talk all things...
David Phillips on Toxic Masculinity
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe’s guest is the founder of IT in the D & Podcast Detroit, David Phillips. Dave joins Joe to talk all things Toxic Masculinity. “M...
Skip McClatchey on HIV & AIDS
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe’s guest is Skip McClatchey. Skip works for Wayne State University’s Adult HIV/AIDS program and is on the show to discuss how HIV st...
Kim Stephens on Non-Panic Ways to Respond to Covid-19 – Managing Coronavirus Anxiety: Facts not Fiction!
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 has given us all cause for concern. This pandemic unfolding all over the world can be stressful for so many people. Fear, anxiety and being t...
Mistress Lexi on What It’s REALLY like to be a Female Domme
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe’s guest is Mistress Lexi – a popular domme in the adult fetish scene right now. Joe and Lexi go right under the covers of her...
Rachel Keller on Sex & Faith
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Joe chats about Sex & Faith with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and author, Rachel Kell...
Amanda Luterman on Erotic Empathy
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Joe chats about Erotic Empathy with psychotherapist and founder for the Center for Erotic Empathy, Amanda Luterman. Amanda, who works ...
Dr. Mimi Hoang on Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Asexuality & Sexual Fluidity
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mimi Hoang onto the show. Mimi is a nationally-recognized psychologist, educator, author, and activist specializing in the ...
Mark Sing on 2020 Dating Trends & NLP
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe meets Mark Sing, a world-renowned dating coach and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner. Mark and Joe chat about the latest c...