Go Have Good Sex featuring The Christian Sexpert

In this season finale of Go Have Good Sex , Angela sits down with Erin Pritchard for a powerful conversation on the Fair Play method , the mental load , and how emotional labor shapes the health—and heat—of a marriage. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of planning, remembering, and managing everything , this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on. E...

Genesis 2:24 tells us, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” But somewhere along the way, a lot of parents—and even some churches—forgot that verse applies after the wedding too. The holidays can magnify the tension between wanting to honor your family and needing to protect your peace. From unspoken expectations to guilt trips about...

What happens when you’re the one who wants sex more—and your husband doesn’t? In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Angela (The Christian Sexpert) sits down with Alanna Roberts , founder of Boudoir by Raw , a faith-based boudoir photography brand helping women reconnect with their God-given identity. Together, they unpack what it means to be a high-drive wife —and how to navigate desire dif...

Purity culture doesn’t just shape how we see sex—it shapes how we see ourselves as women, wives, and mothers. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Hudson , therapist, coach, and founder of Pearl in Process , to talk about how “good girl theology” follows women long after the wedding night. Together we unpack how purity culture influences pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—the moments when wom...

For too many Christian couples, “sex as a duty” has been taught as holy—but neuroscience tells a different story. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Karianne Bilsky, a licensed psychologist and trauma specialist, to unpack how obligation-based sex affects the brain, nervous system, and long-term intimacy. Together they explore how coercive teachings—like “you owe your spouse sex”—can trigger str...

When most people hear “human trafficking,” they picture kidnappings, foreign crime rings, and dramatic movie rescues. But the truth is often far more ordinary—and far more heartbreaking. In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Bryan, a passionate advocate and expert on anti-trafficking work and founder of The Genesis Project , to unpack what trafficking actually looks like in America today. Togethe...

What happens when we stop debating power in marriage and start sharing it? In this episode of Go Have Good Sex , I sit down with Matthew Lowe, LCPC, to unpack complementarian vs. egalitarian views of marriage—and why research (and lived experience) shows that egalitarian partnerships often lead to deeper intimacy, stronger communication, and more satisfying sex. We’ll explore why hierarchy rarely...

Crisis has a way of shaking the foundation of even the strongest marriages. But did you know that intimacy during and after a crisis can actually draw you closer instead of pushing you apart? In this episode, Dr. Audrey Davidheiser, PhD helps us explore crisis intimacy through the lens of grief. Dr. Audrey Davidheiser is a licensed psychologist in California, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS...

Resentment can quietly build in marriages when the mental load and domestic labor fall unevenly on one partner. What starts as frustration over unwashed dishes or forgotten tasks often spirals into a cycle of expectation, disappointment, and resentment that erodes intimacy. In this episode, I sit down with educator and advocate Abby Eckel, a former Fair Play facilitator, who helps women dismantle...

Turns out, "You need to pray harder," doesn't fix trauma, purity culture guilt, or the effects of those things on a sex life. In this episode, I'm joined by Erin Pritchard, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Certified Fair Play Facilitator. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples heal after trauma, Erin walks us through how EMDR thera...

When you think of porn addiction, chances are you think of men. The Church certainly does. But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: women struggle with porn too. In today's episode I sit down with therapist and author Tabitha Westbrook to rip the shame off a topic women have been forced to keep secret. Together, we unpack: ✨Why porn addiction in women is rarely discussed (especially in...

In this spicy AMA episode, I’m answering your unfiltered questions—nothing off limits. We’re talking: Toys for men (and why your nightstand should have more than just her vibrator) What I actually believe theologically (hint: it’s not what the church aunties think) What purity culture really is—and why it causes harm Selfishness with oral sex (yep, I said it) What to do when your joints pop out mi...

Today’s episode is tender and powerful - and comes with massive trigger warnings . I’m joined by Shelby Greene—writer, mother of five, and survivor of domestic violence. Her debut book As Ashes Fall blends spoken word poetry with raw personal reflection, offering a gripping and honest look at the journey through abuse and toward healing. We talk candidly about: ✨How abuse distorts your perception...

Does touch in your marriage feel like a landmine? You never know what is going to blow up in your face? In this episode, I sit down with massage therapist and Holy-Spirit-anointed healer Maude Carter to talk about the importance of non-sexual, expectation-free touch in marriage. We explore how our bodies carry trauma, how purity culture distorted even innocent forms of affection, and why “touched...

Is vaginal steaming the latest woo woo social media trend, or is there evidence of its benefits? This week I talked to Ashley Emery, Certified Steam and Somatic Practitioner, to talk about this history of steaming, the science (and sacredness!), and why both men and women are turning to steam as part of their healing journeys. We dig into purity culture hang ups, feeling safe in your body and your...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Eriks—licensed therapist and author of the new book She Wants: A Married Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Her Sexual Intimacy . We talk about the deep emotional and relational impact of purity culture, the myth of “obligation sex,” and how women can begin to reconnect with their desire without shame or guilt. Dr. Eriks brings warmth, honesty, and cla...

You all loved her so much last time, and you had so many questions, I brought Ashley Hudson, LCSW, back for Part 2: Talking to Your Kids About Sex! We talked about a lot of things in this episode, so here is the list, in no particular order: Parenting Intimacy with Kristi Crosson The Talk Series by Gilkerson 1: The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality 2: Changes: 7 Biblica...

My friend, Sexologist Goody Howard, not only is an AMAZING Sexologist, but she is launching her own brand of LUBRICANT! After I had a video blow up on my socials, with people condemning the very idea of using lube, I KNEW I had to have her on to talk about lube, existing in a fat body, and our ADHD squirrels having their own raves! (I promise we'll let you in on the joke!) We talked about so m...

One of the questions I am asked most often as a sex & intimacy coach is: "How far can I go with the person I'm dating before it becomes sin?" Baby, that is the WRONG question, and I brought in Sonata Allison, LMFT, to help explain why this week! We covered a lot of topics single Christians are dealing with - but even if you are married - there's still a few things to learn fr...

I am often asked how women can enjoy sex with their husbands when they are so uncomfortable with their bodies. So I knew I had to bring in Janioris Diaz Rodriguez, boudoir photographer, body & bedroom confidence coach to talk about it! In this episode we mentioned: Blue Letter Bible App This is also an app you can download to your phone. The Bible Knowledge Commentary by John F. Walvoord (aff...

Today we are talking about the connection between a mother's feelings of burnout and her seemingly lost libido! I am chatting with Cierra Tipton, a reformed angry mom and Motherhood Burnout Coach about what motherhood burnout is, how it impacts a marriage, and how we can recover! You can connect with Cierra here: TikTok Instagram Reclaimed Mama Mornings Coaching Biblical Self Care for Moms In...

Do you feel more intimate with your spouse after a conflict? If you are doing it right, you SHOULD! I'm chatting with Nicole Lee, license marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, and certified sex therapy-informed professional today about Conflict Intimacy! But really, y'all know how we roll here. There was a lot of fun, and a lot of ADHD! You can find Nicole here: H...

Are you ready to become a better flirt (with your spouse, of course!)? Ready to up your sexting game!? Brittany Broaddus-Smith, international Sexologist, and founder of The Intimacy Firm, is ready to teach you in this week's episode! A few things we talked about in episode: Marriage PLAYdate You can find Brittany's Erotic Communication Blueprint in the Help We Don't Have Enough Sex Wor...

If you've followed my socials for any length of time, you know I talk about sex as the celebration of intimacy you've established before you ever reach the bedroom - and there are 13 types of intimacy you can experience in marriage. One of those intimacies is parenting intimacy, and today we are talking to Kristi Crosson, Jai Certified Parenting Coach about how our parenting impacts the intimacy i...

Did you know that women raised in purity culture are TWICE AS LIKELY to experience female sexual dysfunction as their non-purity culture counterparts? One such issue is vaginmisnus - and in this episode we discuss what it is, what causes it, and how it can be treated! Dr. Leslie had me as a guest on her podcast, and you can find that episode here ! You can reach out to Dr. Leslie through her websi...