Karen Bigman
Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50
Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Relationship Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex in midlife, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases. We'll discuss dating and sex post-divorce, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of rediscovering intimacy. Karen dives deep into the impact of hormonal changes on sexuality, examining how these shifts influence desire, pleasure, and overall sexual health across different ages....
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Karen Bigman
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Jul 10, 2026
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Why She Doesn't Want Sex Anymore (And What To Do About It) | Ep. 186 10.07.2026 7:43
👉 Understand Menopause and save your sex life with the Man's Menopause Handbook: https://www.taboototruth.com/enroll/menmeetmenopause 🔥 Spice things up and get creative with arya.fyi Intimacy Concierge (code TRUTH15 for 15% off) One in three midlife couples is living in a sexless marriage — and almost nobody is talking about it. In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I break down why so many women l...
The Truth No One Told You About Female Arousal, Menopause & Vaginal Health | Ep. 184 (Part 2) 07.07.2026 26:55
The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off their guided intimacy subscription at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861 In Part 2 of my conversation with Sabrina Johnson, founder, president, and CEO of Daré Bioscience (NASDAQ: DARE), we get into everything we didn't have time for in Par...
The Truth About Erectile Dysfunction: Every Treatment Option Explained | Ep. 185 03.07.2026 11:20
Guys, check out b-Vibe's 360 Plug — the male equivalent of the rabbit. It's a remote-controlled vibrator with 360° rotation, a smooth silicone body, and simultaneous prostate and perianal pleasure. Grab yours at bvibe.com and use code TABOO25 for 25% off! Erectile dysfunction affects tens of millions of men in the U.S., yet stays wrapped in silence and shame. In this episode, I bust the biggest ED...
Female Viagra Is Finally Here — And It's Called Dare to Play | Ep. 184 (Part 1) 30.06.2026 19:05
The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off their guided intimacy subscription at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861 In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I sit down with Sabrina Johnson — founder, president, and CEO of Daré Bioscience — to tackle a question that's been 27 years overdue...
6 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (And Why You Keep Missing Them) | Ep. 183 26.06.2026 7:48
The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off their guided intimacy subscription at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861 Everyone talks about narcissists, but do you actually know what to look for? I'm breaking down six concrete behavioral signs of a true narcissist — and more importantl...
Inside the World of Cuckolding with Adreena Winters: Trust, Power, and Desire | Ep. 182 23.06.2026 33:08
The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — that's what ARYA delivers, a monthly intimacy membership curated by AASECT certified sexologists and shipped right to your door. Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861 In this episode, I sit down with Adreena Winters — writer, educator, and...
Cheating Isn't About Sex — Here's What It's Really About | Ep. 181 19.06.2026 7:03
The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — that's what ARYA delivers, a monthly intimacy membership curated by AASECT certified sexologists and shipped right to your door. Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861 In this episode, I'm tackling the topic nobody wants to bring up at dinne...
She Helped Thousands Find Love After 40 — Here's What Actually Works | Ep. 179 (Part 2) 16.06.2026 23:30
💋 Hotter, Wilder, Wiser | You’ve mastered everything else in life — now master pleasure! https://www.taboototruth.com/hotter-wilder-wiser In this episode, I'm back with Shana James for Part 2 of our conversation — and this time we're getting into the real, messy, funny, and deeply human side of dating in midlife. Shana breaks down the most common mistakes people make when they're back out there a...
I Tested 3 Clitoral Vibrators Designed for Menopausal Bodies — Here's What I Found | Ep. 180 12.06.2026 5:55
🍋 Use code TABOO25 at hellonancy.com for 25% off Lem, Avo, and Berry. 🔗 https://hellonancy.com/discount/TABOO25 In this episode, I review three clitoral vibrators from Hello Nancy — the LEM, the Berri, and the AVO — through the specific lens of what menopausal and perimenopausal bodies actually need. I explain why estrogen decline changes blood flow, lubrication, tissue sensitivity, and arousal...
The #1 Reason Your Relationship Isn't Working (It's Not What You Think) | EP. 179 09.06.2026 20:08
🔥 Ready to spice things up? This Yes/No/Maybe list is your permission slip for pleasure. https://www.taboototruth.com/free-resources-1/yes%2Fno%2Fmaybe%3F In this episode, I sit down with Shana James — relationship and dating coach with 20 years of experience, TED Talk speaker, and author of Honest Sex — to explore the real reasons men and women keep failing each other in love and intimacy. Shana...
Does Size Matter? What Women Actually Want (And What the Data Says) | Ep. 178 05.06.2026 11:39
🛒 Get 15% off the Max PR from Firm Tech with code TABOO15 at myfirmtech.com 🛍️ Want to enhance intimacy and confidence? Check out my curated products page at https://www.taboototruth.com/shop In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most quietly carried anxieties in male sexuality — penis size. Not just the anatomy, but the psychology behind it. I break down the real clinical data on average erec...
When Sex Dies in a Long-Term Relationship — And How to Bring It Back | Ep. 176 Part 2 02.06.2026 29:17
💋 Sex Ed For Adults | You’ve mastered everything else in life — now master pleasure! https://www.taboototruth.com/courses When your partner won't engage — won't go to therapy, won't talk, won't try — what are your actual options? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, I sit down again with sex therapist Dr. Jenni Skyler and her husband and fellow therapist Daniel Lebowitz to get into the harder...
Why Your Nervous System Is Secretly Ruining Your Sex Life (And What to Do About It) | Ep. 177 29.05.2026 8:32
In this episode, I'm diving into something most men have never been taught but desperately need to hear — how your nervous system is directly controlling your desire, your erections, and your ability to connect intimately. If you're in midlife and noticing that your body isn't cooperating the way it used to, this is the episode that explains why — and what to actually do about it. I walk through t...
Why Your Partner Keeps Saying No to Sex — And What to Do About It | Ep. 176 (Part 1) 26.05.2026 28:34
In this episode, I sit down with two powerhouse sex therapists — Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz — to dig into one of the most common and least talked-about issues in long-term relationships: mismatched libidos. We're breaking down what desire discrepancy really means, why it doesn't have to spell the end of your sex life, and why the person wanting less sex is never simply "the problem." We...
Why Sex Hurts After 50 — And What to Actually Do About It | Ep. 175 22.05.2026 9:14
In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most common and least discussed experiences in midlife: painful sex. Whether it's dryness, tightness, uncomfortable positioning, or intimacy that has quietly faded, I want you to know this is not normal aging and it is not something you have to accept. Bodies change as we get older — hormones shift, tissue thins, muscles tighten, and positions that onc...
Is Hormone Therapy Safe After 60? Dr. Sameena Rahman Sets the Record Straight | Ep. 173 (Part 2) 19.05.2026 22:11
In this episode, I'm back with Dr. Sameena Rahman for Part 2 — and we go places most medical appointments never do. We open with PCOS, GLP-1s, peptides, and ketamine, then shift into what may be the most important hormone conversation I've had on this show: is hormone therapy actually safe for women over 60? Dr. Rahman breaks down why the original Women's Health Initiative study was mismarketed, n...
AI Just Entered the Bedroom — And It's Smarter Than You Think | EP. 174 15.05.2026 13:58
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something that is already inside your world whether you're ready for it or not — artificial intelligence and sex. I'm breaking down four categories of AI-powered intimacy technology: smart sex toys and biofeedback devices, AI companion apps and chatbots, virtual reality experiences, and AI in sexual health and therapy. I talk about what these tools...
The Pink Pill, Testosterone & More: Dr. Sameena Rahman Reveals Your Options | Ep. 173 (Part 1) 12.05.2026 22:35
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sameena Rahman — board-certified OBGYN, sex medicine Gynecologist, and menopause specialist — to have the conversation most women never get to have with their doctor. We cover whether hormone level testing actually matters, how to tell the difference between hormone imbalance and hormone optimization, and why a woman's libido is almost never just about one thin...
How Long Should You Actually Last in Bed? The Answer Will Surprise You | Ep. 172 08.05.2026 8:08
In this episode, I'm going straight at the myth that has quietly wrecked the confidence of more men than I can count: how long you're supposed to last in bed. Spoiler — the benchmark most men are measuring themselves against isn't based in reality. It comes from porn, locker room exaggeration, and years of silence between partners who never actually had the conversation. I break down what the scie...
The Honest Truth About Being Married and Dating Other People | Ep. 171 05.05.2026 49:40
In this episode, I'm talking with Natalie Davis — former DOJ trial lawyer, polyamory advocate, and author of Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory — about what it actually looks like to build a life that doesn't follow the relationship script most of us were handed. Natalie has been with her husband since they were teenagers. They have an adult son. And over the past two decades, they've navigate...
10 Dating Behaviors That Are Messing With Your Head (And What to Call Them) | Ep. 170 01.05.2026 8:32
In this episode, I'm handing you the dating dictionary I wish I'd had years ago. If you've ever felt confused, blindsided, or just plain crazy after a date or relationship fell apart — you weren't imagining it. The behavior has a name. And once you can name it, you stop second-guessing yourself and start making better decisions. I walk through 10 modern dating terms — ghosting, zombieing, future f...
How to Stop Hating Yourself and Finally Let Love In ft. Allana Pratt | Ep. 168 (Part 2) 28.04.2026 25:27
In this episode, I'm back with emotional intimacy expert Allana Pratt for Part 2 of a conversation that went places I never expected. We pick up where we left off — moving through self-forgiveness, the grip of self-loathing, and why judgment from others is actually an invitation to look inward. Allana shares a raw piece of her own story — six years estranged from her son, and the horrendous self-h...
Sex Snacks: The Midlife Intimacy Hack Nobody Talks About | Ep. 169 24.04.2026 8:37
In this episode, I'm introducing one of my favorite concepts for couples who feel like the spark has quietly gone out: sex snacks. Not whipped cream, not grand gestures — tiny, pressure-free moments of flirtation, touch, and attention that keep intimacy alive throughout the day. I break down why desire in midlife doesn't work like a light switch, why spontaneous desire often fades during perimenop...
The 3 Relationship Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making ft. Allana Pratt | Ep. 168 (Part 1) 21.04.2026 25:19
In this episode, I sit down with emotional intimacy expert and certified master coach Allana Pratt to expose the relationship mistakes most of us are making — quietly, repeatedly, and often without realizing it. Allana breaks down three major patterns that keep love from going deep: withholding the full truth out of fear of rejection, abandoning ourselves and our communities the moment things get...
We Tested Every Sex Toy So You Don't Have To | Ep. 167 17.04.2026 39:02
In this episode, I'm joined by certified sexologist and Love Lab Podcast host Kevin Anthony for the most thorough — and most honest — sex toy review I've ever done. We pulled out everything: vibrators, pumps, prostate massagers, masturbators, depth limiters, positioning pillows, and more. We break down what each toy does, who it's really for, and whether it's worth buying. We also go deep on the h...
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