Sexology

Welcome to Episode 498 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Amanda Dames who speaks to me about soft dom dynamics, masculinity, and communication in kink. In this episode Amanda and I discuss what it really means to be a soft dom and how this style of dominance is different than the harsh, controlling stereotypes often associated with dom-sub dynamics. We talk about the basi...

Welcome to Episode 497 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Shoshanna Blanca who speaks to me about bridging sexuality and spirituality, healing sexual shame, and reclaiming the body as sacred. In this episode, I speak with Shoshanna about her provocative and deeply personal project, Jesus Christ Pornstar, and the spiritual journey that inspired it. She shares how psychedeli...

Welcome to Episode 496 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by David Chambers , who speaks to me about male sexual performance anxiety and creating more connected sexual experiences. In this episode, David and I talk about the pressure many men feel to perform during sex. We discuss how focusing on erections, penis size, orgasm and technique can disconnect men from their bodies...

Welcome to Episode 495 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Debra Durst who speaks to me about biohacking sexual health, hormone optimization, and libido after 40. In this episode, Dr. Durst and I talk about how sexual health can shift during perimenopause, menopause, and midlife, but why that does not mean people have to simply accept a decline in desire, arousal, lubri...

Welcome to Episode 494 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Amanda McCracken , who speaks to me about breaking the cycle of infatuation, limerence, perfectionism, and longing for emotionally unavailable love. In this episode, Amanda shares the deeply personal story behind her book When Longing Becomes Your Lover and how writing the book helped her understand the dating patte...

Welcome to episode 493 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Rosa Campbell, who speaks to me about Shere Hite, The Hite Report, and the ongoing struggle to centre women’s sexual pleasure. In this episode, Rosa introduces us to Shere Hite’s groundbreaking 1976 book, The Hite Report, which gathered women’s honest experiences of sex, orgasm, desire, and dissatisfaction at a time...

Welcome to episode 492 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Susanna Brisk, who shares with me her insights on reconnecting to desire, the energetic body and sexual intuition. In this episode, Susanna and I talk about how sexuality is much more than just technique. We discuss the energetic body, the unconscious agreements we bring to our relationships, and how shame, religiou...

Welcome to Episode 491 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Alexander Giebel , who speaks to me about the history of lubricants, how to choose the right lube, and why quality is important for sexual health. In this episode, Alexander shares how his interest in sexual health started during the HIV crisis of the 1990s, when condoms became a cornerstone of safer sex education....

Welcome to Episode 490 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by Dr. Jordan Barber, who speaks to me about pain during sex. In this episode, Dr. Barber and I discuss why so many people are told that “everything looks normal” when they are experiencing very real pain during sex. He explains how standard medical testing often misses muscle and nerve function, and why painful sex i...

Welcome to Episode 489 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Elana Auerbach, who speaks to me about navigating sexless marriages and reviving physical intimacy. It is incredibly common for long-term relationships to experience a decline in physical intimacy over time. Often, couples fall into a routine where life gets busy, and cultivating a sexual spark drops to the bottom o...

Welcome to Episode 488 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Dr. Arthur Burnett  who speaks to me about delayed ejaculation and loss of penile sensitivity. In this episode Dr. Burnett and I discuss a topic that has been highly requested by many of our listeners and clients. We look at the complicated factors behind delayed ejaculation and the annoying loss of sensitivity som...

Welcome to episode 487 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by  Courtney Fae Long , who speaks to me about understanding and resolving lost desire in long-term relationships. In this episode, we talk about a common problem that many couples in long-term relationships have: the natural change and sometimes loss of sexual desire. When a partner's interest seems to fade, it&#...

Welcome to Episode 486 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Juliane Maxwald who speaks to me about understanding our sexual symptoms as deeper unconscious communications.   In this episode, we talk about how sexual problems are rarely just about sex. In this day and age, people are always looking for a quick fix or a medical solution to their personal problems. Julianne bea...

Welcome to Episode 485 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Sienna Sinclaire,  who speaks to me about the art of oral sex and navigating the mental blocks that often surround it.   In this episode, we talk about real ways to improve your skills and boost your confidence. The goal is to treat sexual encounters like a playground for exploration. You can do this by using your...

Welcome to Episode 484 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Genevieve Lejeune , who speaks to me about the evolution of sexual identity and the importance of creating safe spaces for exploration.   In this episode, we discuss the emotional complexities that arise when a partner begins to question or redefine their sexual orientation. This journey can often feel destabilizin...

Welcome to Episode 483 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to have Courtney Boyer on the show. In this episode, Courtney talks to me about how she transitioned from living in a strict purity culture to living in a polyamorous lifestyle.   Courtney discusses her childhood in a strict religious setting where her worth and safety were closely linked to her ability to control her sexual urges....

Welcome to Episode 482 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Jessica Idoine  who speaks to me about the role of the nervous system in erotic connection and how couples can move from the stress of daily life into a state that supports intimacy and foreplay.   Jessica and I talk about why a lot of people find it difficult to shift from the hectic nature of daily obligations to...

Welcome to Episode 481 of the Sexology Podcast! I'm thrilled to have  Gigi Engle  join me today as she talks about kink, how it's frequently misinterpreted, and how people can explore their desires with open communication, curiosity, and safety.   Gigi and I discuss what kink actually entails and why it is much more expansive than the preconceived notions that many people have about it. Sh...

Welcome to Episode 480 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Dr. Taylor P. Kohn  who speaks to me about the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on sexual health and erectile function. In this episode, we discuss the growing curiosity around GLP-1 medications and whether they influence erectile dysfunction, libido, and overall sexual performance. Dr. Kohn shares insights from h...

Welcome to Episode 479 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Zach Brittle  who speaks to me about negative sentiment override and how relationship dynamics shape our erotic connection.   In this episode, Zach and I discuss how the emotional tone of a relationship deeply influences intimacy inside and outside the bedroom. We look at the concept of Negative Sentiment Override,...

Welcome to Episode 478 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  EJ and Tarah Kerwin who speak to me about sex and parenting, how becoming parents reshaped their intimacy, desire, and how they maintain their emotional connection to each other.   In this episode, EJ and Tarah speak to me about what it was like to go from a playful, spontaneous sex life to feeling completely overw...

Welcome to episode 477 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Laurie Gerber , who speaks to me about how to communicate about sex, sexual preferences, and talking about difficult topics like STIs with more confidence and clarity.   In this episode, Laurie and I discuss why silence is one of the biggest obstacles to fulfilling sexual and romantic relationships. Laurie shares p...

Welcome to Episode 476 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Ally Iseman,  who speaks to me about desire discrepancy, long-term intimacy, and how travel can become a powerful doorway back to erotic connection.   In this episode, Ally and I discuss one of the most common struggles couples bring into therapy: loving their partner while feeling disconnected from sex and intimac...

Welcome to Episode 475 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by  Caitlin V , who speaks to me about erectile unpredictability, performance anxiety, and supporting men’s sexuality through a holistic, shame-free lens.  A quick note for my single listeners in California, if you're craving intentional, psychologically grounded ways to meet people. We have a beautiful offering c...

Welcome to Episode 474 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Amy Quinn  and  Malia Carvallo , who speak to me about healing sexuality, pleasure, and connection through embodiment, community, and altered states of consciousness.  A quick note for my single listeners in California, if you're craving intentional, psychologically grounded ways to meet people. We have a beaut...