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INTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with Avril Louise Clarke, a clinical sexologist and project manager for Erika Lust's non-profit project The Porn Conversation . On the podcast today we are talking all about pornography — the deep prevalence of it, the secrecy, the harm, the benefits, the ethics, and important cultural indications. Born and raised in Miami, Avril has always had a passion f...

INTERVIEW: Meet our first ever COUPLE on the podcast Natasha Koo and Jáchym Jerie who are the founders and relationship experts behind The Exceptional Relationship Formula . The two have been together for over a decade, and they know a thing or two about building lasting love, intimacy, and connection. Together, Natasha and Jáchym share with Bedside everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the...

What is between you and the sex you crave? What is between you and the relationships you desire? Good sex is something we all deserve, so what’s getting in the way? On today's Quickie I explore the barriers keeping us from our connection to our bodies, erotic energy, and sense of pleasure. More specifically HOW it can help us deeply heal, recover, and create space and opportunity to reconnect...

INTERVIEW: Meet Dr. Holly Richmond, a Somatic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and LMFT who specializes in serving women, men, couples, and gender-diverse individuals in relationships and sexuality. Today we are talking ALL about relationships! Specifically as they pertain to our new world of isolation, and what that really means for those of us dating, in long term partnerships, or navigati...

QUICKIE: When it came down to sex and intimacy I remember feeling like I didn’t have the right resources or “go-to” mentors around me. I wished people would talk about sex in the same way that they talked about their skincare routines. I wanted to know the secrets, advice from experts, and the tried and true rituals of everyday individuals. Today I'm sharing my top 5 sexual wellness tips, rou...

INTERVIEW: Did you know that 7 million females experience a UTI each year in the US? And that of those 26-44% will have a UTI recurrence within 6 months? This is where our guest Melissa Kramer comes in. Melissa is the founder of Live UTI Free . A platform dedicated to sharing the right information about UTIs to help those get to better testing, identify root causes, and ultimately find a permanent...

QUICKIE: On today's Quickie I cover a topic that has been top of mind — that is, following and leading with ~intuition~. Now, some of you might have mastered this bit of yourselves, while others might not even get what the heck "following our intuition" means. Wherever you're at, I share tips on HOW we can better connect to our intuition and relationship with ourselves so that...

INTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with Emily Depasse, a sexologist, relationship + sex therapy graduate, and leading expert on STI stigma. Emily niches in STI and STD education, and it was after a herpes diagnosis 5 years ago that she started an online community, called SexELDucation , unpacking and redefining society’s narratives around STIs. On today’s episode we go DEEP into Emily’s own jour...

QUICKIE: I've been having so many conversations with people lately about a DEEP CRAVING for intimate connections — whether hookups, casual dating, or finding ~the one~ it's been real challenging in this isolated, socially distanced climate. On today's Quickie I'm sharing tales of flirtations past, and my top TIPS FOR DATING (whether you're after deep love, or a fresh frien...

QUICKIE: It's a New Year, and there's something to be said about ~getting through~ 2020. Whew! On today's Quickie I unpack what I think this past year taught us the most, and how we can go forward into 2021 with new found energy. I cover how "doing you" and living in our authenticity is more vital than ever before. It's actually a requirement! And how it's time t...

INTERVIEW: Chances are if you're not trying to get pregnant you've never thought much about ~fertility~. In fact  just like periods, pregnancy, menopause and all the between much of women's health feels a lot more like troubleshooting than getting behind the ball. That's where my guest today, co-founder and go-getter extraordinaire, Carly Leahy of Modern Fertility comes in. On...

QUICKIE: This week we're covering an important topic of censorship in social media spaces. Primarily, Instagram. With Facebook's new policies I unpack just how harmful this will be to important lines of sex work, education, and access to vital digital resources. I share the history of some of the latest digital censoring, and how it's going to have a larger impact for how we all sho...

INTERVIEW: Today I'm in conversation with Alicia Sinclair, creator and founder of pleasure companies you may already be intimately familiar with — Le Wand Massager , B Vibe , and The Cowgirl. Through her extensive work in the adult space, Alicia has fostered an attitude towards human sexuality that encourages sexual pleasure and experimentation. As a sex positive advocate, sexuality coach &am...

QUICKIE: Let's be real this year has been one wild ride. But through all its challenges, ups & downs, we're learning some of the most intimate things about ourselves along the way. On this Quickie I share one of the most important learning lessons I've had over the past few months, and how I've prioritized my time over anything else. I share how the margins within our lives...

INTERVIEW: Have you ever been curious about your sexual fantasies? What do they mean? What do they say about us or our partners? Today I’m in conversation with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. Dr. Lehmiller runs the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast and is author of the popular book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and Ho...

QUICKIE: This week we're talking libido! That good ol' friend you call ~sex drive~. On this Quickie I share what makes up our libidos (hint: it's a mix of chemistry & brain power) and how we can take control of our sexual desire. Whether high desire or low desire I share some tips on how we can better connect to intimacy in & outside of the bedroom. I wish you all good sex i...

INTERVIEW: Today I am joined in conversation with Penda N’diaye, a pleasure-educator and founder of Pro Hoe — a podcast & community centered around facilitating the cultivation of Black sexuality, wellness, liberation, and of course pleasure . Penda began her career as a professional dancer and accredits much of her confidence and body awareness to her craft. Nowadays, she’s encouraging people...

QUICKIE: It's safe to say we're all experiencing some level of an emotional hangover from the wild ride of this year. On this Quickie I get into where I've been at these past few weeks, and how I've been surrendering to the power of rest. I share one particular tool that's helped support me to do the deep inner work, and how it's given me permission to loosen my grip...

QUICKIE: On this weeks Quickie I talk about how the team you build around yourself is one of THE most important parts of your wellbeing. I cover how our unique teams are compromised of many layers: healthcare providers, healers, mentors, friendships, intimate relationships, acquaintances and the list goes on! Listen to hear more about why your team matters, and how you can build a support system t...

INTERVIEW: On today’s episode I catch up with Alex Fine, the co-founder of Dame, a sex toy company by women for women on a mission to close the pleasure gap. Al is a graduate of Wash U, has her masters is clinical psychology from Columbia University, and cites her interests in sex positivity have always been a key factor to her identity. In our conversation today Alex shares with Bedside how she g...

QUICKIE: On this weeks Quickie I share some big news!! As I cover what changes are happening in my personal life, I also cover my biggest tips for making decisions in a climate of uncertainty. With the challenges of the unknown & impact of being in isolation I share some inspiration to ease those woes. Tune on in! Keep up with Bedside: Instagram - @thebedside Website - www.thebedside.co Be sur...

INTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with Keiana Cavé, a Scientist and the Founder/CEO behind Sublima, a pharmaceutical company working toward developing the first non hormonal birth control pill on the US market. Having researched the BP Oil spill at the age of 15 in her hometown of New Orleans, and raising over 1.2 million in research inventing methods to detect toxins in seawater Keiana knew sh...

QUICKIE: On today's Quickie, I unpack the idea of "productivity". So many times we are quick to prioritize our to-do lists (which BTW usually aren't about us!) whether that be email, day job tasks, taking care of kids, family members you name it. But have you ever considered your pleasure to be productive too? On this episode I share how our prioritizing our joy and feeling-goo...

INTERVIEW: Meet Calee Shea, a holistic health practitioner, podcaster, period expert, and sexual health educator. On today’s episode, I chat with Calee all about periods, what healthy hormones are like, and how we can get on top of what our bodies are telling us. Calee’s story isn’t too different from other period-havers after going on birth control in college, and soon there after, connecting unu...

QUICKIE: We're being called more than ever to go deep into our authenticity so that we can show UP in our most radiating and impactful form. On this Quickie I share 3 TIPS on how we can better show up for ourselves so that it translates into the radical change we so crave to see. This episode is all about how leading ourselves, fulfilling ourselves, and nurturing ourselves allows us to be the...