Sex is Good Podcast

www.shamelesscare.com for all your sexual health needs. Think you know the facts about STIs? Even some doctors don’t. In this episode, Robert and Anna debunk nine of the biggest myths about STI testing, symptoms, and transmission — and explain what the science actually says about sexual health, testing, and prevention.

Welcome to Bottoms Up! The Science of Anal Sex — the episode where we finally talk about what everyone’s doing, thinking about doing, or pretending not to do. Join Robert, founder of Shameless Care, and Anna, a PA in oncology and co-host of The Shameless Care Podcast, as they take a sex-positive, medically accurate deep dive (pun absolutely intended) into the anatomy, preparation, pleasure, and ri...

Welcome to another unapologetically honest episode of The Shameless Care Podcast, where science, sex, and sanity actually meet. This week, Robert and Anna dive head-first into three of the most controversial topics in sexual health: vibrators, circumcision, and breast size. Everyone has an opinion about them — but what does the science actually say? Are vibrators “ruining” sensitivity or relations...

Everyone’s heard the stories — oysters, chocolate, red wine, rhinoceros horn (please don’t). But do aphrodisiacs really work, or is it all in your head — and bloodstream? In this episode, Robert and Anna dig into the science (and the scams) behind so-called love potions. You’ll learn which natural compounds actually affect libido and arousal, what modern research says about oxytocin, PT-141, and t...

www.shamelesscare.com for all your sexual health needs. About 30% of men experience condom-induced erectile dysfunction — losing erections from the act of putting on or using a condom. That part makes sense to anyone with a penis. What’s shocking is what happens next: some men switch from planned, protected vaginal sex to unprotected anal sex — exponentially increasing STI risk. In this episode, w...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with nearly 80% of people exposed at some point in their lives. While most infections clear on their own, certain HPV types can cause genital warts or even cancers of the cervix, anus, penis, and throat. The good news? We have a vaccine that prevents the vast majority of these outcomes — and it’s...

When it comes to your sexy life, few things are as seductive as a little extra freedom — whether that’s between the sheets or at the pharmacy counter. That’s why we’re slipping into something a little naughtier this week: HSA vs. FSA. Don’t worry if you’ve never whispered those letters during pillow talk before. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how these little acronyms can make you...

Public health loves a slogan. “Condoms equal safe sex.” “Just say no.” “Seatbelts save lives.” They’re short, sticky, and persuasive — and they work. Many more people buckle up today than ever before because of decades of relentless messaging. More teens carry condoms because they were told they mean “protection.” But here’s the problem: slogans are also misinformation by omission. They leave out...

It’s the age of free love — if you want it to be. We live in a time when science and medicine have finally caught up with human desire. Thanks to modern medicine, every single STI is either curable, preventable, or completely manageable. Let that sink in. The things we were once taught to fear, to whisper about, to treat like a scarlet letter — they don’t hold the same power anymore. This episode...

Why do we moan during sex? Is it a natural, biological reflex… or something we’ve learned from culture, porn, and partners? Are moans performative — signals meant to turn on someone else — or are they raw, uncontrollable expressions of pleasure? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna dig deep into the science of moaning, exploring the intersection of biology, psychology, an...

Welcome to The Shameless Care Podcast! In this episode, Robert (founder of Shameless Care) and the brilliant, ever-insightful Anna sit down to unpack one of the most confusing, fear-inducing, and wildly misunderstood topics in sexual health: hepatitis. If you’ve ever been handed a test result that said “hepatitis” and panicked, you’re not alone. Reddit threads are filled with people freaking out a...

Have you ever cheered when a scammer got scammed? Have you ever laughed when an anti-LGBTQ politician was caught in a gay sex scandal? That little thrill you feel isn’t random — it’s human nature. Across every culture, every story, every fairy tale, the lesson is the same: actions have consequences. The lazy pigs lose their houses. The greedy villain is crushed. We love seeing people get their jus...

Would you take a medication that isn’t FDA-approved? If you’ve ever used a compounded drug, you already have. In fact, you likely are right now.  In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna break down the truth about compounding pharmacies and safety. Patients hear “not FDA-approved” and panic—but the real story is far more complicated. We cover: •FDA Approval vs. Compounding: W...

What happens when the U.S. Army has more soldiers knocked out by syphilis and gonorrhea than by bullets? In 1863 Nashville, military leaders came up with a desperate — and bizarre — solution: round up hundreds of prostitutes, shove them onto a steamboat called The Idahoe, and ship them out of town. What was supposed to be a three-day exile turned into more than a month of misery. No city wanted th...

That internal wall of tissue between the anus and the vagina - it has a name: the rectovaginal septum. And the perineal sponge—that’s erectile tissue that sits right on top of that septum—gets engorged during arousal, adding even more sensation. Wild, huh?  Think you know your body? Chances are, you’ve got some surprises coming. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna unpack...

What’s really happening in our brains and bodies during a one-night stand? Why do some people swear by them while others wake up filled with regret? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna dive into the fascinating, messy, and very human science of casual sex — with plenty of humor, peer-reviewed research, and real talk along the way. We start by looking at the numbers: just...

Menopause isn’t the end of your sex life—despite what society, bad TV, and your high school health class might’ve implied. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, we’re diving deep into what actually happens during perimenopause and menopause—and more importantly, how it affects your sexual health, your STI risk, and your options. We’ll answer the questions nobody talks about (but everyone...

🎙️ Penis Size and Science: What’s Normal, What Partners Really Desire Penis size anxiety is everywhere—on message boards, in locker rooms, and yes, even in the bedroom. But how much of it is grounded in actual science? And what do partners truly prefer when it comes to length, girth, and everything in between? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna unpack the research, blow...

It’s safe to say that most sex-positive folks groom their pubic hair—but did you know that both shaving and waxing can increase your risk of STIs? It’s true—especially for infections that enter through the skin, like human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV). And it can take THREE WEEKS to recover to baseline! Just in time to wax or shave again! In this episode, Robert and Anna bre...

Female ejaculation and squirting: What are they? Are they the same thing? it’s one of the most debatedujhg, misunderstood, and myth-loaded topics in sexual health. Is squirting pee? Is it something else entirely? Is it even real? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna get (literally) fluid with the facts—digging into the history, the science, the controversy, and the person...

This week’s episode of the Shameless Care Podcast serves up a mix of humor, science, and straight-talk sexual health—exactly how we like it. We open with the Dirty Joke of the Week, a quick dose of irreverence involving a philandering doctor, one of his patients, and the kind of scandal you’d never read in a medical journal. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best medicine really is laughter. From...

Buckle up and back into your spot—this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast takes you on a ride through the surprisingly sexy history of America’s drive-in movie theaters. Robert and Anna open the trunk of nostalgia to explore how the drive-in started as a wholesome, family-friendly slice of Americana… and eventually revved right into the steamy lane of sexual revolution. We trace the arc from it...

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is confusing, frustrating, and often misunderstood. It’s not technically an STI—but it sure acts like one. In this episode, Robert and Anna take a deep dive into everything BV: •What it is (and isn’t) •Why it keeps coming back (hint: it’s not your fault) •How partners—both men and women—can play a role in the cycle •Why it’s more common in women who have sex with women •Ho...

Does ejaculation actually increase your risk of spreading—or catching—an STI? This week, we dig into the science of fluids, friction, and infection. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna explore how ejaculation affects the transmission of common STIs across oral, vaginal, and anal sex. We look at HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, HPV, and more—and ask: does finishing insi...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “something is better than nothing.” But when it comes to STI testing? Prolly not.  In this episode, we’ll cover: •Why “better than nothing” can be worse than you think •Why many "free" and public testing may not be appropriate for you.  •Why that LGBTQ panel may not be right for you — and who it is actually designed for • What you ACTUALLY need to do in order...