The Sexology Lab

What if the traits that make a man incredibly successful at work are the same ones making intimacy harder? Coral Osborne joins The Sexology Lab to explore what she has learned about high-achieving men through her experiences as a former escort, sexologist, coach, and someone who has spent years studying the intersection of sexuality, psychology, relationships, and masculinity. Coral says she repea...

What happens when researchers ask women going through menopause to self-pleasure three to four times a week—for months? Dr. Justin Lehmiller joins The Sexology Lab to unpack his latest research on menopause, masturbation, orgasm, and sexual health. His team first surveyed pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal women, then designed a longitudinal study that included an abstinence period followed by regul...

When Alyssa Ljubicich joined Netflix's The Circle , producers expected her to play a particular role: the flirty, highly sexualized "sexy girl." But Alyssa was already working in sexual health—and what interested her wasn't performing sexuality for an audience. It was helping people understand their bodies, challenge shame, and build healthier relationships with pleasure. In this...

What actually happens when actors film a sex scene—and who makes sure intimacy is choreographed, communicated, and consensual? In this episode of The Sexology Lab, intimacy coordinator Jamie Monahan takes us behind the scenes of intimate storytelling in film, television, theater, and audio erotica. Jamie shares what the job really involves day-to-day, why actors often struggle more with voicing in...

What actually happens when actors film a sex scene—and who makes sure intimacy is choreographed, communicated, and consensual? In this episode of The Sexology Lab , intimacy coordinator and intimacy director Jamie Monahan takes us behind the scenes of intimate storytelling in film, television, theater, and audio. Jamie shares how her background as an actor and director led her into intimacy coordi...

Trauma doesn't stay neatly contained in the past—and it doesn't stay outside the bedroom. In this episode of The Sexology Lab , we sit down with Amanda Jepson , SHA-certified and AASECT-certified sex therapist and trauma specialist, to explore how trauma can shape desire, pleasure, trust, touch, attachment, communication, and relational safety. Amanda explains why trauma-informed sex thera...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Nazanin Moali, licensed clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and host of the Sexology Podcast, to unpack one of the most common concerns in modern relationships: low desire. Dr. Moali explains why so many people mistakenly believe something is "wrong" with them when they aren't spontaneously in the mood, and how understanding responsive desire can...

What kind of relationship actually works for you—and how much of that answer comes from what you genuinely want versus what you've been taught a relationship is supposed to look like? In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Dr. Eli Sheff, sociologist, certified sexuality educator, longtime researcher of consensual non-monogamy, and Director of Sexual Health Alliance's Advanced Cert...

What kind of relationship actually works for you—and how much of that answer comes from what you genuinely want versus what you've been taught a relationship is supposed to look like? In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Dr. Eli Sheff, sociologist, certified sexuality educator, longtime researcher of consensual non-monogamy, and Director of Sexual Health Alliance's Advanced Cert...

Today in The Sexology Lab , we sit down with Midori —sexologist, educator, author, artist, and one of the pioneering voices in modern kink education. Best known for writing the first English-language instructional book on Japanese rope bondage and for leading Sexual Health Alliance's Kink Informed Certification Program, Midori shares the remarkable story behind the educator so many professiona...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Arthur Brun, Chief Growth Officer at Erika Lust, one of the world's leading independent adult film studios. Arthur takes us behind the scenes of ethical production, cinematic storytelling, and the future of adult media, sharing how every creative decision—from who's behind the camera to how performers are supported on set—shapes the stories audiences ultimately s...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, board-certified urologist, men's sexual health expert, and co-founder of Popstar Labs, to unpack the most common concerns men have about sex—and why so many suffer in silence. From erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation to fertility, testosterone, and body image, Dr. Gonzalez explains what men are actually experiencing versus what the...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, clinical psychologist, professor, author of You Could Be Having Better Sex , and the instructor of one of the largest human sexuality courses in the United States. Teaching more than 4,000 students each year, Dr. McNichols has a front-row seat to how Gen Z thinks about sex, relationships, consent, and intimacy—and the trends may surprise you...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Cherie Hoeger, CEO and co-founder of SAALT, to explore how one conversation about period poverty grew into one of the world's leading sustainable period care companies. From launching menstrual cups in 2018 to building a global brand focused on innovation, impact, and women's health, Cherie shares what it really takes to build a mission-driven business. T...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Laura Ramadei, SHA certified sexologist, sexuality coach, writer, and host of the feminist comedy podcast Girls on Porn . Laura shares how reviewing adult media through an intersectional feminist lens led her into sexology and why conversations about pornography, pleasure, and media literacy are more important than ever. Together, we explore how adult media has b...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Tolulope Oko-Igaire, therapist, intimacy expert, founder of the Intimacy Clinic, and founder of the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria. In a powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tolu shares what it means to advocate for sexual health, intimacy, and therapy in a culture where conversations about sex remain highly stigmatized and deeply influenc...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Vigorito, licensed psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, author, and co-director of Sexual Health Alliance’s Advanced Certification in Problem Sexual Behavior. Together, we challenge one of the most widely accepted and misunderstood concepts in modern sexology: sex addiction. Michael shares why many sexual health professionals have moved away fr...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laurie Mintz and Dr. Suzette Johnson to explore one of the most common but least discussed side effects of antidepressants: difficulty with arousal, desire, and orgasm. Millions of women take SSRIs and SNRIs for anxiety, depression, postpartum mental health, and other conditions, yet many are never warned about how these medications can impact their sexual wel...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shannon Chavez, a licensed clinical psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist who blends evidence-based psychology, attachment theory, sexual medicine, and holistic wellness practices to help people create healthier relationships with themselves and their partners. From nervous system regulation and desire to trauma healing, emotional safety, and multicu...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Justin Mogilski, an evolutionary psychologist and associate professor leading an international research team studying consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships. From jealousy and attraction disclosure to parenting and evolutionary biology, this conversation explores what science actually tells us about how people make non-monogamy work. Dr. Mogilski brea...

Today in The Lab, we sit down with Amy Baldwin and April Lampert, the co-hosts of the wildly popular Shameless Sex Podcast , to explore what happens when sexual education leaves out pleasure, curiosity, and emotional safety. From shame and compliance to sex toys and consent, this conversation dives into the real-world gaps in how we talk about sexuality. Amy and April share their journey from work...

Joining us in The Lab is Dr. Soum Rakshit, founder and CEO of MysteryVibe and MV Health, to explore the rapidly evolving world of sex tech and medical-grade sexual wellness devices. With a background in biomedical engineering, Dr. Rakshit is at the forefront of bridging pleasure, healthcare, and innovation—especially for people navigating sexual health after major life events. This conversation di...

Joining us in The Lab is Dr. Amy Perlman, a board-certified urologist specializing in hormone optimization, sexual health, and gender-affirming care. This conversation breaks down some of the most common questions people have about male sexual health, from what’s actually “normal” to when it’s time to seek medical support. Dr. Perlman brings a refreshingly honest, sex-positive perspective to topic...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joe Kort, a clinical sexologist and founder of the Center for Relationship and Sexual Health, to explore how therapists can better understand sexual health, trauma, and relationships. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Kort brings a deeply nuanced, sex-positive perspective to topics often misunderstood in both clinical and cultural spaces. We dive into Imag...

Today in the lab, we sit down with Caitlin V, prominent sex and relationship coach, author, and media personality, to break down what people are really asking for when they say they want more confidence in bed. From performance anxiety to intimacy blocks, this conversation reframes sex as a skill that can be learned, not something you’re either born good at or not. Caitlin shares powerful insights...