The Trouble With Sex

The Trouble with Sex

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Relationship & Sex Therapist Dr. Tammy Nelson gets up close and personal with leading, sex-positive experts and influencers to examine hot topics and answer your questions about pleasure, sexuality, relationships and the most forbidden aspects of the human experience. 

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The Trouble With Sex

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Health

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www.thetroublewithsex.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

A Mother's Past & A Daughter's Journey 09.07.2026

What happens when a daughter discovers the truth about her mother's secret past? Dr. Tammy sits down with journalist and author Tracy Clark-Flory to discuss her powerful memoir,  My Mother’s Daughter: Finding Myself in My Family’s Fractured Past . From meeting her sister to peeling back layers of shame, grief, and silence, Tracy shares how reclaiming the past helped to unite her family and he...

The New Rules of Women's Health 25.06.2026

Women’s health is finally a mainstream conversation—but along with it has come access to an overwhelming amount of advice, trends, and misinformation. Dr. Tammy talks with health journalist Meghan Rabbitt about her book, The New Rules of Women's Health , and how women can cut through the social media noise, understand the latest science, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions ab...

The Sure Thing - Creating a Pleasure Practice 12.06.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with sensuality mentor and author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark about empowering your sex life, strengthening your relationship, liberating yourself - and all about the 13 Moon Mystery School . GUEST Elana Auerbach is a mentor, activist, author, and the founder of Sensuelle: A Woman’s Journey into Sensuality — a transformational program designed to help...

The Practice of Staying Open to Love 28.05.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with relationship and sex therapist Todd Baratz about sex, the role generational trauma plays in relationships and how to stay open to love while working on yourself and navigating the modern dating world.  GUEST Todd Baratz is a certified psychotherapist and sex therapist, dedicated to fostering open dialogues about culture, relationships, and sexuality.  Holding a Bachelor's...

How Do You Like It? 14.05.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with professor, podcast host and writer, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn about the changing landscape of sex, porn and how millennials and Gen Zers are learning to ask How Do You Like It? OUR GUEST Dr. Tara i s a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, and quantitative research at California State University Fullerton. She is an award-winning researcher, TV Sexpert on...

Unhitched - Navigating Divorce to Emerge Stronger 30.04.2026

From the decision to separate, to co-parenting, to embracing the next chapter, Dr. Tammy sits down with therapist and author Oona Metz to discuss the emotional journey of divorce and her book - Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women . OUR GUEST Oona Metz is an author, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Group Psychotherapist, and a Fellow of the American Group Psycho...

Sex & Psychedelics 16.04.2026

Psychedelics aren’t just a trend—they’re opening doors to pleasure, healing, and deeper connection. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and educator Dee Dee Goldpaugh to explore how these powerful tools are being used to help people heal, and how to experience what's possible in a safe, therapeutic setting. OUR GUEST Dee Dee Goldpaugh is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical consul...

What's True About You 27.03.2026

Dr. Tammy speaks with psychotherapist and bestselling author Katherine Woodward Thomas about her latest book, What's True About You , and how we can outgrow who we've known ourselves to be for the possibility of who we might become - and what we can create moving forward. OUR GUEST Katherine Woodward Thomas is a licensed therapist, author, educator, and a recognized pioneer in transforma...

The Power of Interoception Informed Therapy 12.03.2026

Dr. Tammy speaks with psychotherapist and trauma specialist Tracy Jarvis about evidence-based Interoception Therapy, trauma healing, and the mind–body connection. They explore how developing awareness of the body’s emotional signals can support personal growth, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. OUR GUEST Tracy Jarvis is a renowned psychotherapist, trainer, and consultant with over...

Passion & Presence 23.02.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with experiential and sex therapist Maci Daye about how to use mindfulness and the methods of Hakomi Therapy to break away from past experiences and patterns to help avoid reenacting them in our current relationships and sex lives.   GUEST BIO :  Maci Daye is a force in the world of mindful somatic therapy. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor, an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist,...

Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships 09.02.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and Autism Specialist, Kory Andreas, about what neurodivergence really means, how it shapes our connections, and how broadening our awareness can deepen the bonds with those we love. GUEST BIO :  Kory Andreas is a Clinical Social Worker, Autism Specialist, and late-diagnosed Autistic adult who works exclusively with Neurodivergent adults and couples. After two decade...

Love By Design 23.01.2026

Dr. Tammy sits down with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh to discuss the challenges of modern relationships, the difference between sexual chemistry and harmony, desire vs attraction, and her new book - Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to build a lifetime of love. GUEST BIO :  Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is an award-winning social psychologist, TED Speaker, global thought leader. Her mission is nothing less than world...

Regulating Your Nervous System Through Resilience Informed Therapy 12.01.2026

Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Arielle Schwartz about Resilience Informed Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and how connecting to your body can rewire your nervous system to help heal from trauma and deeper connection with ourselves and those we love. GUEST BIO Renowned speaker, author, and esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Arielle Schwartz has been widely recognized for her research and clinical advancements...

Men: Communication, Same-Sex Marriage and the Complexities of Masculinity 19.12.2025

Dr. Tammy talks with relationship therapist, podcaster, and author Rick Miller, about how men communicate, what masculinity means for both queer and straight men,  and why open relationships are an old school concept - if not the norm in the gay world. OUR GUEST Rick Miller is a practicing psychotherapist and founder and executive director of Gay Sons And Mothers . Rick co-hosts of the podcast Mod...

Healing Relationships After Trauma 04.12.2025

Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Kate Truitt about her healing journey after a devastating car accident. Together, they explore fear, intimacy, expectations, and how gentle touch can help create a safe space while igniting connection and intimacy with your partner after a traumatic experience. OUR GUEST Dr. Kate Truitt is an esteemed clinical psychologist and neuroscientist - globally recognized for her t...

Reignite Your Desire 13.11.2025

Has stress in your life killed your mojo? Do you feel disconnected from pleasure or your partner? Dr. Tammy sits down with sex therapist and host of the Sexology Podcast , Dr. Nazanin Moali, to discuss how trauma and stress reshape desire, and how to reclaim your sensuality and erotic connection with your partner. OUR GUEST  Dr. Nazanin Moali is a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Nazanin Moali is a sex...

How Resource Tapping & EMDR Based Treatments Help Heal Trauma 30.10.2025

Dr. Tammy shares the trauma of her recent assault with the leading expert on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Resource Tapping, Dr. Laurel Parnell. Together they explore how these therapies can rewire the brain to help heal trauma, restore balance and improve relationships. OUR GUEST Laurel Parnell, Ph. D., is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director of the Parnell In...

Deconstructing Purity Culture 17.10.2025

Dr. Tammy has a deeply personal conversation with psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Andreya Jones who shares her story of growing up in a cult-like religious community shaped by Christian purity culture — a movement that’s left lasting impressions on how many women understand their bodies, sexuality, and sense of self.  Andreya offers insight, hope, and a path forward for anyone who’s been burden...

The Healing Power of Fantasy 03.10.2025

Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with LA based Dominatrix, Ashley Randall , aka Irreverent Femme , about the therapeutic benefits of erotic exploration, and how she uses BDSM, kink and fantasy to help her clients overcome shame, face their fears, and build greater trust, intimacy and pleasure into their relationships. OUR GUEST Ashley Randall, aka Irreverent Femme , is an LA based, certified Sex, Intim...

Cultivating the Space Where Your Relationship Lives 19.09.2025

Dr. Tammy sits down with relationship therapists Mary Kay Cocharo and Evie Shafner to discuss how reactivity and anxiety kills connection and libido, and to how cultivate the space between you and your partner - because that space is where your relationship and family lives and thrives. OUR GUESTS Mary Kay Cocharo Former Employment Recruiter turned Marriage and Family Therapist, Mary Kay Cocharo s...

RE-RELEASE: Could Open Monogamy Work for You & Your Partner? 29.08.2025

HAPPY END of SUMMER!   We'll be back in September with all new episodes. In the meantime, please enjoy Dr. Tammy's introduction to Open Monogamy , and continue to explore what's important to you and those you choose to love.  The idea of monogamy and marriage  are no longer simple concepts. Can you have a loving, trusting relationship while exploring new direction as a couple? In th...

RE-RELEASE: Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex 31.07.2025

Do you know your sex script? We all have subconscious stories we tell ourselves when it comes to love. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed therapist and New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Ian Kerner, about his latest book, and how we can reframe our stories to improve our relationships and our sex lives. D R. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships...

RE-RELEASE: Understanding Adult ADHD to Improve Your Relationship & Sex Life 04.07.2025

Dr. Tammy and Dr. Ari Tuckman get personal as they dive into the minds of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how couples often struggle, yet can overcome their differences, when ADHD complicates their partnership and intimacy.     DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtamm...

How Anxiety Affects You & Your Relationships 20.06.2025

Dr. Tammy explores the rise of anxiety in our post-pandemic, politically charged, social media driven world, and its impact on our closest relationships. Learn tools to reconnect with yourself and your partner, communicate better, and find calm amid the chaos. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to...

Your Body, Your Power – Navigating Menopause and Beyond 05.06.2025

Dr. Tammy sits down with OB/GYN, Dr. Sheryl Ross to help educate and guide women on what to expect as their bodies change through the decades, and the safe and healthy options to explore during perimenopause, menopause and through the rest of your sexy life.  OUR GUEST  Dr. Sherry is an OB/GYN, author, and health expert. She has been a fierce advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights for...

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