Sexology

Welcome to Episode 473 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Dr. Nicole Thompson , who speaks to me about psychedelic-informed sexuality, chemsex, and harm reduction in erotic spaces. 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 coming up through  LALOVELAB.co...

Welcome to Episode 472 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Anya Laeta ,  August McLaughlin ,  Bel Di Lorenzo ,  Dr. Elliot Justin ,  Dr. Evan Goldstein ,  Dr. Maria Sophocles ,  Nicoletta Heidegger  and  Suzannah Weiss  as part of this special episode on setting goals for sexual health in 2026.  As we move into the new year, I want to slow things down a bit and move away f...

Welcome to Episode 471 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Ita O’Brien,  who speaks to me about intimacy coordination, embodied consent, and creating safety and authenticity in intimate storytelling. In this episode, I sit down with Ita to discuss what an intimacy coordinator actually does and why this role has become so essential in film, television, and theatre. We talk...

Welcome to Episode 470 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Margeaux Feldman , who speaks to me about trauma, chronic illness, intimacy, and pleasure, inspired by their book  Touch Me. I’m Sick. In this episode, we discuss the personal and academic journey that led them to write Touch Me. I’m Sick., which began as a PhD dissertation and evolved into a deeply human book abou...

Welcome to Episode 469 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Laura Federico  and  Morgan Miller  who speak to me about cycle tracking, hormones, and the mind body connection in sexuality and health.   In this episode, we discuss what inspired Laura and Morgan to write their book  “The Cycle Book”  and how their personal and professional experiences shaped their approach. We...

Welcome to Episode 468 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Dr. Alyssa Yee ,  who speaks to me about the realities of vulvar and vaginal pain, the challenges of diagnosis, and how partners can offer meaningful support.   In this conversation, we discuss the wide range of painful symptoms many vulva owners experience, from burning and sharp stinging at the vestibule to deepe...

Welcome to Episode 467 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Suzannah Weiss  who speaks to me about understanding and addressing the orgasm gap in long term relationships. In this conversation, we look at why orgasm inequality persists even among couples who consider themselves progressive, communicative, and sexually informed. We discuss how cultural narratives, media scrip...

Welcome to Episode 466 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by  Jessica Fern  who speaks to me about consensual non-monogamy, secure attachment, and the inner work required to build healthy open relationships. In this conversation, Jessica shares her personal journey into non-monogamy and the ways her clinical work pushed her to explore the topic more deeply. We talk about emot...

Welcome to Episode 465 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Jessica Baum , who speaks to me about how attachment styles shape our sexual connection and intimacy within long-term relationships.   In this episode, we explore how attachment theory helps us understand why so many couples struggle with maintaining desire over time. We discuss how patterns rooted in early childhoo...

Welcome to Episode 464 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Riana Milne , who speaks to me about emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, and their impact on sexual desire in relationships.   In this episode, Riana and I explore how emotional safety and communication are at the heart of sexual connection. We discuss why unresolved conflicts and stress responses, li...

Welcome to Episode 463 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by,  Hily Dating App's sexologist and sexuality educator,  Dr. Mindy DeSeta , who speaks to me about flirting, sexting, and the art of digital consent in modern dating. In this conversation, we discuss how to move from casual conversations to more intimate ones, without it feeling awkward or forced. Dr. DeSeta share...

Welcome to Episode 462 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Ali Mezey ,  who speaks to me about ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, a powerful framework she uses to help clients understand how love, desire, and trauma shape our most intimate connections. In this conversation, we explore the concept of ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, how many people find themselves loving but not desir...

Welcome to Episode 461 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Alicia Sinclair  a renowned sex coach and founder of several leading sexual wellness brands, including B Vibe and Le Wand.  Alicia and I explore how sex toys can be a tool for enhancing both psychological and physical arousal, whether through role play, sensation play, or simply adding novelty to the bedroom. We als...

Welcome to Episode 460 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Lianna Walden , who speaks to me about how men and couples can deepen intimacy and connection through embodiment, sexual energy work, and practical worship rituals. In this conversation, Lianna and I explore the often-overlooked challenges men face in today’s evolving sexual landscape. We discuss her concept of “lin...

Welcome to Episode 459 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Matthew Bennett , who speaks to me about life as a porn creator, the realities of OnlyFans, and how kink skills can translate into everyday life and even the workplace. In this conversation, Matthew opens up about his unexpected journey into adult content creation, sharing both the challenges and rewards of working...

Welcome to Episode 458 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Sarah Intelligator , a divorce attorney and author who brings such a fascinating perspective on dating, relationships, and why so many marriages end the way they do. Sarah shares how two decades in family law, and her own journey through divorce and remarriage, have shaped her perspective on why relationships break...

Welcome to Episode 457 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by  Kevin Patterson  who speaks to me about polyamory, representation, and emotional literacy. In this conversation, Kevin shares his journey into consensual non-monogamy and the inspiration behind Poly Role Models, a project designed to broaden representation of polyamory beyond narrow stereotypes.  Kevin Patterson...

Welcome to Episode 456 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Allana Pratt ,  Annette Benedetti ,  Caitlin V ,  Dr. Margaret Cochran ,  Rob Kancler ,  Susan Bratton ,  and  Sylvia Solit  who help me answer one powerful question:  What’s one thing women wish men knew about sex, but almost never say out loud? Across this conversation, our guests share profound insights into how...

Welcome to Episode 455 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Dr. Elisabeth Sheff  who speaks to me about consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and soloamory. In this episode, Dr. Eli shares her personal journey navigating relationships with both monogamous and polyamorous partners, and how those experiences shaped her professional research. We talk in-depth about "soloamory...

Welcome to Episode 454 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by  Sam L. Feldman , who speaks to me about ethical non-monogamy, swinging, and the evolution of sexual liberation across the decades. In this episode, Sam shares insights from his book Hookups, Hiccups and Happenstances, which reflects on the changing landscape of sexuality from the 1960s and 70s through to today. We...

Welcome to Episode 453 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by  Serenity Cox  and partner Timothy of  WIFEY , who speak with me about their journey into the  hotwifing lifestyle  and how it has shaped their relationship. In this episode, Serenity and Timothy share how their interest in hotwifing began as fantasy and roleplay, before eventually evolving into real-life exploratio...

Welcome to Episode 452 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Roy Graff  who speaks to me about relationship anarchy, consensual non-monogamy, and the importance of communication in alternative relationship structures. In this episode, Roy shares his deeply personal journey from decades of serial monogamy to embracing polyamory as an orientation and ultimately finding resonanc...

Welcome to Episode 451 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Dr. Joli Hamilton  who speaks to me about navigating non-monogamy, jealousy, and building healthy polyamorous relationships. In this conversation, I invite Joli to share the very human, very messy path she took from a long-term monogamous marriage into consensual non-monogamy. We talk about how a simple crush, paire...

Welcome to Episode 450 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by  Carrie Jeroslow  who speaks to me about exploring monogamish relationships, communication, and relationship diversity. In this conversation, Carrie unpacks the term “Monogamish,” originally coined to describe a space between strict monogamy and fully open relationships, and shares how transparency, not secrecy, beca...

Welcome to Episode 449 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by  Jackie Goldschneider who speaks to me about eating disorders, body image, recovery, and how all of this intersects with sexuality and pleasure. In this conversation, Jackie shares the raw, unglamorized realities of living with anorexia for two decades, much of it while in the public eye. We explore her “inherited f...