Pleasure Science

The way you “hope” for love is quietly shaping your entire reality. In this season finale, sex scholar Nadège breaks down the secret reason why you aren’t getting what you want. It’s the difference between a life shaped by fear and a life shaped by aligned action. You’ll learn a hack that weaves neuroscience, hope, and psychology to overcome all the fear and shame holding you back from receiving p...

Disability is not the opposite of sexuality. On this week’s episode of Pleasure Science, sex scholar Nadège sits down with Andrew Gurza, Disability Awareness Consultant, to share crip sex tips and sex wisdom for everyone. What improves disabled sex improves sex overall. Access is erotic. Asking for help, tools, positioning, and care is not a mood killer; it is a doorway. Crip sex is a culture, not...

You’re not broken if sex hurts, and this episode explains why. In this vulnerable episode of Pleasure Science , sex scholar Nadège shares her personal journey of painful sex and vaginismus, to pleasure, safety, and multiple orgasms. Get a rare look into how a lack of sex education, silence, and pressure shaped Nadège’s sex life, and how somatic healing, pelvic floor therapy, and communication were...

You’ve been lied to about sex and aging, and those lies are costing you pleasure, confidence, and connection. In this episode of Pleasure Science , sex scholar Nadège sits down with intimacy expert to millions, Susan Bratton, for an honest conversation about sex, relationships, and aging well. Susan has been biohacking sex and vitality for decades. She’s an expert in sexual health, longevity, and...

When did old stop being a number and start feeling like an insult? Especially when it comes to sex. In this episode, sex scholar Nadège unpacks how age became a quiet source of shame in the bedroom, and why that story is deeply wrong. From libido myths and menopause, to erections, queer aging, late bloomers, and erotic confidence at every stage of life, this episode reframes aging as an upgrade, n...

In this intimate, unscripted episode of the Pleasure Science Podcast, Nadège offers Stefanie from the Broke Girl Therapy Podcast a live sex coaching session, giving you a front-row seat to what actually happens inside these private sessions. Together, Nadège helps Stefanie explore desire blocks, communication strategies, sexual confidence, attachment patterns, boundaries, and the invisible habits...

Why does sex fade in long-term relationships? Why does casual sex feel confusing instead of fun? And why do so many people secretly believe the love life they want just isn’t possible for them? In this episode, sex scholar and relationship coach Nadège shares the five sex struggles she sees in almost every sex coaching session, drawing from 15+ years of research and real client work across dating,...

People think BDSM is “too intense.” But the truth? Most of you are already playing with power… just without consent, clarity, or intention. On this special BDSM episode, Nadège sits down with Javay da BAE, the Millennial Sexpert, to talk about power, sex, oppression, and liberation. How do you play with power and sex in a world that’s already oppressive? What are the secrets you should know as you...

Wonder Woman’s origin story isn’t just feminist — it’s kinky . In this episode of Pleasure Science , sex scholar Nadège reveals the hidden BDSM history behind Wonder Woman, and the unconventional polyamorous throuple who created her. You’ll learn how psychologist William Marston, his wife Elizabeth, and their partner, Olive Byrne, infused dominance, submission, bondage, DISC theory, and radical re...

How do you stop fighting with the person you love — and start fucking again? Sex scholar Nadège sits down with Kenya K Stevens, CEO of the Progressive Love Academy, bestselling author, and the woman known for making relationships divorceproof . Kenya, who has been in a polyamorous marriage for decades, reveals the communication tools, emotional skills, and indigenous conflict-resolution techniques...

Digital intimacy is real — and you’re doing it every day, whether you realize it or not. In this episode of Pleasure Science, sex scholar Nadège breaks down the secret emotional world happening inside your phone: the affection in your memes, the desire to send a sext, and the rituals of love hidden inside every cell phone. We explore how technology has completely reshaped human intimacy — and why...

Porn is good for your health — and the science will blow your mind! In this episode of Pleasure Science I sit down with Lotus Lain , an intimacy professional and sex industry advocate, to unpack the truth about porn, sex work, safety, and consent. Together, we dismantle the biggest misconceptions around sex work and explore what the research actually tells us: 📉 Decriminalizing sex work reduces r...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Pleasure Science Podcast! Where sexual liberation becomes your new normal by changing the way you love and feel loved. 💋Episode 1 will blow your mind as Nadège exposes the top six lies about sex that you probably think are true. Come join your friendly neighborhood sex scholar Nadège as she busts common myths about virginity, the hymen, libido, foreplay, and the cl...

Pleasure Science is back! Join us for season 2 of the podcast that makes sexual liberation your new normal by changing the way you love and feel loved. Hosted by Nadège, your resident sex scholar... and trained dominatrix. New episodes start November 19th, so see you soon!

What if everything you thought you knew about sex was just one version of the story? In this episode, Nadège is joined by author and activist Lucie Fielding, whose groundbreaking work on trans sex is reshaping how we think about pleasure, bodies, and desire. Together, these two scholars explore how queering sex (i.e. breaking free from ideas of what sex should be) can make intimacy more exciting,...

Have you ever questioned the romantic milestones society tells us we should follow? The "Heterosexual Timeline"—also known as the Relationship Escalator—is something you’ve probably never heard of, and yet it is the thing telling you what it means to be successful in love. This unspoken timeline is the reason why most of us date the way we do, it’s why we assume that if you’re in love you should g...

What does it mean to love your body and embrace your unique story? This week on Pleasure Science , we’re joined by Lyss Ball—intersex advocate, somatic spaceholder, and trauma-informed embodiment expert. Lyss gets vulnerable on the pod and opens up about being intersex, redefining sexuality, and cultivating self-love through somatic healing. We dive into the powerful rituals that can help you conn...

In this special episode, Nadège leads you through a transformative affirmation meditation designed to help you feel more confident, open, and worthy of pleasure. Drawing on neuroscience and the power of positive thought, these affirmations are crafted to rewire your brain, heal limiting beliefs, and connect you to the erotic power that already lives within you. Whether you're seeking to overcome o...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Nadège sits down with Midori (she/her), a groundbreaking sexologist, author, artist, and coach with over 30 years in the kink community. As the author of the first English-language book on shibari , Midori brings wisdom, nuance, and experience to the table as she explores her definition of sex, the concept of BDSM as “playtime for adults”, and how kink can b...

Have you ever been curious about BDSM (or kinky history)? In this episode, Nadège opens up about how she discovered kink and trained to be a Dominatrix. Then, our resident sex scholar dives into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of BDSM. From ancient Assyrian practices to the seductive powers of the forbidden fruit, kink isn’t just about whips, chains, and roleplay—it’s about power, pl...

Nadège sits down with sex therapist Nicoletta Heidegger, who is not just an expert in non-monogamy, but a woman who has personally experienced opening up her relationship. This episode is so empowering because you get to hear from an expert who doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk, allowing us to explore non-monogamy from a deeper perspective that helps you show up as your best self in y...

Relationships are beautiful, and they come in many forms. Today, we are taught that love should look a certain way: two people in a monogamous relationship with the goal of a life-long marriage. Enjoying a monogamous marriage is a beautiful way to be in love - but I would be lying if I told you that this relationship style is the natural way human connection evolves. The truth is monogamy was crea...

How do you reconcile spirituality with sexuality?  For so many of us, religion was a tool used to make us feel shame or fear for our erotic desires. That's why Nadège sits down with Dr. Tara, a tenured professor of sexual communication and a practicing Buddhist. Dr. Tara opens up about her journey with sexual empowerment and how she maintains integrity with her religious practice while also h...

Did you know sex history can be traced back 50,000 years? Yup. In episode 3 of the Pleasure Science Podcast Nadège gives you a yummy crash course in history! She explains why today’s society thinks sex is taboo, and how differently we viewed sex for most of human history. Honestly, this scholarship is fascinating. Especially if you've ever found yourself wondering: where did sexual shame come from...

Discover the largest sex library in the world: The Carter Johnson Library! In episode 2 of the Pleasure Science Podcast, I’m joined by “Mama” Vi Johnson, the historian and curator of the library with the biggest collection of kink history, sex history, and LGBTQ+ history in the world. Right about now you’re probably wondering two things: how did this library come to be and why haven’t I heard abou...