The Trouble with Sex
Episodes
The Power of Interoception Informed Therapy
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy speaks with psychotherapist and trauma specialist Tracy Jarvis about evidence-based Interoception Therapy, trauma healing, and the mind–bo...
Passion & Presence
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with experiential and sex therapist Maci Daye about how to use mindfulness and the methods of Hakomi Therapy to break away from past e...
Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and Autism Specialist, Kory Andreas, about what neurodivergence really means, how it shapes our connections, and how br...
Love By Design
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh to discuss the challenges of modern relationships, the difference between sexual chemistry and harmony, ...
Regulating Your Nervous System Through Resilience Informed Therapy
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Arielle Schwartz about Resilience Informed Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and how connecting to your body can rewire your nervous ...
Men: Communication, Same-Sex Marriage and the Complexities of Masculinity
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with relationship therapist, podcaster, consultant and author Rick Miller about how men communicate, what masculinity means for both q...
Healing Relationships After Trauma
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Kate Truitt about her healing journey after a devastating car accident. Together, they explore fear, intimacy, expectations, ...
Reignite Your Desire
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has stress in your life killed your mojo? Do you feel disconnected from pleasure or your partner? Dr. Tammy sits down with sex therapist and host of t...
How Resource Tapping & EMDR Based Treatments Help Heal Trauma
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy shares the trauma of her recent assault with the leading expert on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Resource Tapping...
Deconstructing Purity Culture
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy has a deeply personal conversation with psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Andreya Jones who shares her story of growing up in a cult-like r...
The Healing Power of Fantasy
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with LA based Dominatrix, Ashley Randall, aka Irreverent Femme, about the therapeutic benefits of erotic exploration, and ...
Cultivating the Space Where Your Relationship Lives
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with relationship therapists Mary Kay Cocharo and Evie Shafner to discuss how reactivity and anxiety kills connection and libido, ...
RE-RELEASE: Could Open Monogamy Work for You & Your Partner?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY END of SUMMER! We'll be back in September with all new episodes. In the meantime, please enjoy Dr. Tammy's introduction to Open Mono...
RE-RELEASE: Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your sex script? We all have subconscious stories we tell ourselves when it comes to love. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed...
RE-RELEASE: Understanding Adult ADHD to Improve Your Relationship & Sex Life
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Ari Tuckman get personal as they dive into the minds of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how couples often ...
How Anxiety Affects You & Your Relationships
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy explores the rise of anxiety in our post-pandemic, politically charged, social media driven world, and its impact on our closest relationshi...
Your Body, Your Power – Navigating Menopause and Beyond
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with OB/GYN, Dr. Sheryl Ross to help educate and guide women on what to expect as their bodies change through the decades, and the...
How Childhood Neglect Impacts Romantic Relationships
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with relationship, sex and trauma therapist, Ruth Cohn, to discuss how the trauma of neglect can effect our relationships, and how...
The Stigma of Sex Workers
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with sex therapist and sexual health educator Nikita Fernandes about the stigma, the struggle and the unique challenges sex workers fa...
What Is Sex Addiction?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with relationship, sex and trauma psychotherapist Silva Neves about sex, porn, trauma and the difference between compulsive behavi...
Skirt Club: Empowering Women Through Pleasure
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Skirt Club founder Genevieve LeJeune about how women all over the world have found a community to explore female sexuality and pl...
Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissism has been a huge buzzword the last several years. Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with expert psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, about what nar...
RE-RELEASE: Can You Really Be Addicted To Sex & Porn?
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Marty Klein explore the controversy around the concept of sex addiction as they dive into pornography, relationships, expectations a...
Open Deeply
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and author, Kate Loree about building conscious, compassionate open relationships, and healing yourself in the process....
Women, Media & Intimacy Justice
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy has a fascinating and troubling discussion with expert and advocate Jackie Rotman about digital censorship and how the sexual health and ple...
Gabor Maté on Sex, Relationships & Trauma
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the devastating LA fires, Dr. Tammy talks with the esteemed Dr. Gabor Maté about how our childhood wounding impacts our families, relationships,...
Spirituality, Relationships & Sacred Sex
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a sex therapist and a rabbi fall in love?... Dr. Tammy talks with Sylvia Rosenfeld and Terry Bookman about how they found love lat...
Setting Boundaries That Stick
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about how setting boundaries can change your neurobiology to help you rewire your brain to feel safe, connec...
Love Every Day
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with the brilliant Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon to talk about becoming an empty nester, the intersection between ambition and intimacy...
Ketamine as a Tool in Couples Therapy
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with relationship therapists and KAP Practitioners, Jayne Gumpel and Sylvia Rosenfeld about Ketamine Assisted Couples Therapy as a too...
The Cuddlist & Human Connection Coach
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Cuddlist and Human Connection Coach Michelle Renee about how cuddle therapy and surrogate partner therapy can help people struggl...
Attachment Theory & Being Polywise
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy continues the conversations about consensual non-monogamy as she talks with therapist and author Jessica Fern about translating the principl...
Summing It Up: The Monogamy Continuum
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As our special series on Open Monogamy comes to a close, Dr. Tammy looks back on the relationships, sex lives and experiences of our brave guests, sum...
Three's Company: Life as a Throuple
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Rachael, Kasey and Aaron about their life together in a monogamous triad. Hear why they chose this path, and how they keep thei...
The Poly Anarchist
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Sergio about practicing polyamory with an anarchist structure. Find out how he balances his eight different partners and his very...
The Committed Swingers
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy interviews self-identifying swingers and dedicated polyamorists, CJ and Linwood. Find out how they made the ultimate long distance relations...
This Works for Me
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a young girl in Catholic school, Maria thought she'd become a nun. Instead she married young, started a family and a successful career. After ...
My Husband Picks My Lovers
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synthea and Randy tried swinging but decided that Synthea wanted a more unconventional form of open relationship. She enjoys sleeping with younger men...
Being the Other Man
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chris, a regular guy living in small town USA, as he shares with Dr. Tammy his experience going from a traditional monogamous marriage, through d...
Finding MORE
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy kicks off the Open Monogamy series talking with Molly Roden Winter, New York Times best-selling author of MORE: A Memoir of Open Marriage. T...
INTRODUCING! The Open Monogamy Series - What is Open Monogamy?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO OUR 9-PART SERIES ON OPEN MONOGAMY!In this episode, Dr. Tammy introduces this special series on Open Monogamy, inviting listeners to explor...
To Be Loved
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with world renowned psychiatrist, therapist and trauma specialist, Dr. Frank Anderson to discuss his new and deeply personal memoi...
Gender Magic
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with therapist, author and gender specialist Rae McDaniel to talk about the pleasure of self discovery, language and labels around...
What Is Your Blueprint for Pleasure?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Jaiya, the award-winning somatic sexologist and author of Your Blueprint for Pleasure, about how discovering what turns you on ca...
Dating a Chatbot
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Amy Marsh explore the thrilling positives, as well as the potential emotional pitfalls of AI erotic role play, dating a chatbot and ...
Working Through Conflicts in Your Relationship
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sit downs with one of the world's foremost relationship experts and best-selling author, Dr. Stan Tatkin, to talk about the biology of ...
Better Man
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is not about the Pearl Jam song - well not exactly... Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and author Eric FitzMedrud about consent, modern m...
Swinging & Other Alternative Relationships
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with podcaster, writer and relationship coach Ginger Bentham about her Life on the Swingset, multi-partnering and how to ethically lov...
Sex and a Modern Cave Woman
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with author and journalist Stephanie Theobald about the importance of staying curious, eco sexuality, reclaiming the word lesbian, and...
Boy Slut
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with bisexual writer Zachary Zane about the complexity of male sexuality, shame and his new book Boyslut: Memoir and Manifesto.DR. TAM...
Making Great Relationships
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy sits down with psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson to talk about communication, appreciation, cultivating er...
Want Me
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and journalist Tracy Clark-Flory explore the struggles modern women face with desire, fantasy and feminism as Tracy reveals her own sexual...
Your Brain & Sex
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your brain doesn't know the difference between lust and love? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with neuroscientist, psychologist and...
Using Your Intuition in Love & at Work
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to develop your intuition as a tool to make better decisions and improve your relationships at home and at work?  In this episode, Dr. Tammy ...
Open Monogamy - Could It Work for You & Your Partner?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of monogamy and marriage are no longer simple concepts. Can you have a loving, trusting relationship while exploring new direction as a cou...
Hearts Not Parts: Understanding Gender-Expansive & Trans Sex
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or someone you love identify as non-binary or trans? Dr. Tammy talks with trans femme sex therapist Lucie Fielding to answer your questions a...
Meet Dr. A Hole
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever had a hemorrhoid or fissure, you know how important it is to take care of your bum. And for those who enjoy anal sex and play, your t...
Best Sellers, Sex & Evolving Masculinity
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tammy and best-selling author, adventurer, and human sexuality expert, Christopher Ryan as they talk about the journey of life, sexuality, an...
The Mormon Sex Therapist
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2021, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, was excommunicated from The Church of Jesu...
Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your sex script? We all have subconscious stories we tell ourselves when it comes to love. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed...
Dating, Dirty Talk & All the F*cking Mistakes
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with pleasure-based sex educator and author ofAll the F*cking Mistakes, Gigi Engle, about owning your sexuality, dating, alien dildos ...
Can You Really Be Addicted to Sex & Porn?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Marty Klein explore the controversy around the concept of sex addiction as they dive into pornography, relationships, expectations a...
Girls, Boys & Sex
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tammy and the acclaimed Ted Talk speaker/author of Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex, Peggy Orenstein, as they discuss how, as parents, educ...
Orgasm Equality
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode originally aired June 2020. Enjoy!Wish you enjoyed sex more? Are you looking to better satisfy your partner? Join Dr. Tammy and Dr. La...
Strange Bedfellows
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re having sex or not – this episode is a must! Dr. Tammy invites author, Dr. Ina Park to demystify and educate us all on how common se...
Sex, Chronic Illness & Creativity
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Lee Phillips about what you can do when chronic illness, pain, the pandemic, or any other major life change, impacts your rel...
Sex & Pain: Saving One Vagina at a Time
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are breast feeding, going through perimenopause, menopause, cancer treatment, or any life change that causes a shift in your hormones, eve...
Relationships, Transformation and Psychedelics
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with therapist, meditation & transformation teacher, and psychedelic medicine expert John Harrison, about the potential and limita...
Becoming Sexually Woke
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what stage of life you're in, loving your body and your sex life can have its ups and downs. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with OB/G...
The Measure of Masculinity
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture teaches men that masculinity in the bedroom is about performance not pleasure - and that's where many misconceptions around sex begin...
Get Good in Bed Together
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Do you long to reignite passion and intimacy in the bedroom? Dr. Tammy talks with sex advisor and desire adv...
Is an Open Relationship Right for You?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy gets personal with author and sex therapist Susan Wenzel about her choice to open up her marriage, navigating the complexities of polyamory,...
Surrogate Partner Therapy & Intimacy Coaching
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is a sex partner when it comes to sex? Is it legal? How does it work? How do you find a practitioner? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with s...
Relationships That Change Us : A Tribute to Rich Simon
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy opens up about the highs and lows of her career as she honors the tragic passing of her mentor Rich Simon and shines the light on the import...
Building Intimacy: Owning Who You Are and Where You're At
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy covers it all with the prolific sex educator Bianca Laureano as they talk about sex throughout different stages of life, creating intimacy d...
Understanding Adult ADHD to Improve Your Relationship & Sex Life
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Ari Tuckman get personal as they dive into the minds of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how couples often ...
Sex, Reproductive Justice and Protecting Your Rights
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with legal professor, historian and reproductive rights specialist Mary Ziegler as she explains why it's essential to...
Love and Sex After Loss
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with renown grief specialist David Kessler about the heartache of loss, death, life and love. David discusses his own grieving process...
Monogamy, Infidelity and When You're the One Who Cheats - Replay
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This fan favorite was originally released on June 19, 2019, but the advice Dr. Tammy offers is more important than ever! Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, ...
Interracial Dating, Dating as a Single Parent & Living Life on Your Terms
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for dating tips? We've been saving the release of this episode until more of the country began to reopen. Join Dr. Tammy as she talks (pr...
Back to the Body
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with the hilarious Pamela Madsen about how she helps women conquer their fears, improve their relationships and connect their mind, he...
Orgasm Equality
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you enjoyed sex more? Are you looking to better satisfy your partner? Join Dr. Tammy and Dr. Laurie Mintz as they discuss why our culture'...
Sex, Shame and Social Justice
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and Shadeen Francis, LMFT dive in deep to discuss everything from millennials, to pleasure, shame, racism and how the choices we think we ar...
Open Relationships, Gay Erotica and a Bowl Full of Fish Hooks
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy gets personal with D. Edward Delmar, author of the gay erotica series Thruplicity, about open monogamy, sharing your fantasies and the compl...
Sexual Evolution & Long Term Relationships
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy and guest Wendy Strgar discuss sustaining long term relationships, leftover sex, the art of fantasy and evolving sexually with your partner ...
The Science of Relationships
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has evolution affected your love life and relationships? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with Psychologist Dr. Wendy Walsh about the history of human ...
The Oldest Profession
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know Olivia La Rue, wife, mother, courtesan and madame, as she opens up to Dr. Tammy about her life as a sex worker and why it's her spiri...
Revolution of the Soul
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated yoga teacher and spiritual activist Seane Corn gets real with Dr. Tammy about sex, our bodies and staying grounded during this time of shel...
Sex, Love and Living into Your Future
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy talks with Conscious Uncoupling author Katherine Woodward Thomas about the 'I' in I love you, and how to break the patterns that a...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Staying Home, Staying Sane & Staying Connected to Your Partner During Isolation
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we shelter in place, practice social distancing and adjust to the new normal, join Dr. Tammy as she gives us perspective and offers TEN TIPS on how...
Low Sex, No Sex Relationships and Getting the Sex You Want
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Is your sex drive higher than your partner's? Does it seem like you and your spouse never feel like get...
How a Weekly Date Night Can Improve Your Relationship
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making time to nourish the erotic part of our relationship often takes a backseat to everything else in our busy lives. In this episode, Dr. Tammy tal...
Science, Inclusion and Evolving Sex Ed
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that ONLY 24 States, plus The District of Columbia, require that sex education be taught in schools - and many of these States DO NOT reg...
Hormones and Sexual Health - For Women Only
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryFrom puberty through post menopause, a woman’s hormones are critical to her sexual and general health – inside and outside the bedr...
Hercules The Pleasure Coach
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have secret fantasies you wish you had the confidence to explore? Have you ever experienced a sensual massage? Are you curious about kink? Meet...
Mindfulness & Reinventing Sex for Women
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus calls in from San Diego to talk with Dr. Tammy about the awkwardness of dating, hook up culture, and how having a mindfulness ...
Sex Before, During and After Pregnancy
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy gets real with sex therapist Dr. Stephanie Buehler about how the joys of having a baby and parenthood often take a serious toll on a couple’...
The Love Story Behind IMAGO Relationship Therapy
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this confessional interview with the renowned creators of Imago Relationship Therapy and authors of the bestselling book Getting the Love You Want,...
Sex, Body Image & Girl Boners
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know what a Girl Boner is? Curious to find out?From lack of proper sex education to the over sexualization of women in the media, we live ...
When You're the One Who Cheats
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, infidelity and how we humans unknowingly spilt off and shut off parts of ourselves throughout our lives - putting our rel...