The Trouble with Sex

Did you know that ONLY 24 States, plus The District of Columbia, require that sex education be taught in schools - and many of these States DO NOT regulate whether the curriculum taught is medically accurate, let alone inclusive and relevant to modern times. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Microbiologist, Geneticist and Sex Education Activist, Dr.  Amanda Freise about science, inclusion and...

Episode Summary From puberty through post menopause, a woman’s hormones are critical to her sexual and general health – inside and outside the bedroom. This episode is an educational eye opener as Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Jennifer Berman about libido, depression, weight gain, dryness and pain - and the ground-breaking, yet often controversial treatments that can help improve sexual wellness as we...

Do you have secret fantasies you wish you had the confidence to explore? Have you ever experienced a sensual massage? Are you curious about kink? Meet Hercules The Pleasure Coach as he talks with Dr. Tammy and invites us to experience his world of Therapeutic Touch, BDSM, Cuddle Therapy and Happy Endings.   GUEST BIO Hercules The Pleasure Coach is a sex, intimacy & relationship educator, write...

Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus calls in from San Diego to talk with Dr. Tammy about the awkwardness of dating, hook up culture, and how having a mindfulness practice can empower you to find the relationship and sex life you deserve. GUEST BIO Sociologist and intimacy coach, Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD, is the author of the new book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Dr. Jenn is a natio...

Dr. Tammy gets real with sex therapist Dr. Stephanie Buehler about how the joys of having a baby and parenthood often take a serious toll on a couple’s sex life. Find out what to expect, why you should prepare in advance, and how to stay intimately connected and fulfilled as you expand your family. Guest Bio Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist and AASECT- certified sex therapist.  Dr....

In this confessional interview with the renowned creators of Imago Relationship Therapy and authors of the bestselling book Getting the Love You Want , Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt reveal intimate details about their sex life for the first time, and Dr. Tammy shares her own personal and professional transformation after discovering Imago. Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of...

Think you know what a Girl Boner is?  Curious to find out? From lack of proper sex education to the over sexualization of women in the media, we live in a culture of mixed messages, where many of us exist completely disconnected from our bodies, our sexuality and our power.  In this episode, Dr. Tammy and acclaimed sexuality writer, and host of Girl Boner Radio, August McLaughlin get personal as t...

Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, infidelity and how we humans unknowingly spilt off and shut off parts of ourselves throughout our lives - putting our relationships and our happiness at risk.  Learn why people in long term partnerships often need to work on their erotic relationship twice as much as their companionship. Find out tips on surviving infidelity, and how to be honest with yourself and your...

There is not much more stigmatizing in American culture than being caught cheating. Yet, married but dating websites are more popular than ever – and for more reasons than you might think. In part one of this two-part series on infidelity, Dr. Tammy asks Isabella Mise, the Communication Director of Ashley Madison, about her own views on cheating as they dive behind the scenes of one of the most co...

It’s graduation season, and today’s youth are coming of age in the post #MeToo era. During this transformative time in our culture, power paradigms between men and women have finally begun to shift, victims of sexual abuse & misconduct have a voice, and young people are more emotionally prepared than ever to protect their bodies and watch out for each other. But for all these positive steps fo...

What if there was a revered religious leader who spoke about faith, God and sexuality in a positive and inclusive way? What if we had a mainstream, spiritual teacher who taught us to love and respect each other’s bodies while enjoying the pleasures of the flesh without guilt and shame? What if this person was Jesus?  In this episode of The Trouble of Sex , Dr. Tammy talks openly with Reverend Beve...

From gay kink to gender pronouns, Dr. Tammy and journalist/filmmaker Joseph Jaafari answer your questions as they discuss the complexities of being LGBTQIA in the world today and how to - safely and consensually - let your freak flag fly.  RESOURCES & INFORMATION   ·  Send us your questions : The Trouble with Sex ·  Join The Trouble with Sex Community , support this podcast and get exclusive p...

Technology has changed the way we do everything – but have you ever really thought about the impact it has had, or will have on your sex life in the future? For better and for worse, sex tech is a booming industry. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Bryony Cole - sex futurist, entrepreneur and host of the podcast The Future of Sex. Tune in to learn about the future of pleasure and intimacy, and...

Dr. Tammy gets personal with Polly Rodriguez – the CEO and co-founder of Unbound , a New York based sexual well-being company. Learn how Polly’s remarkable health journey led her to become a pioneer in the sex toy industry and empower women to take control of their sexual health. Dr. Tammy and Polly also answer your questions about how choose the best vibrators, and how to introduce them into your...

Dr. Tammy talks with anthropologist, culture critic and best-selling author Wednesday Martin about female sexuality, infidelity and her latest best-selling book Untrue . Learn how science has perpetuated stereotypes about the true sexual nature of men, women and the master narrative we all have been taught to believe without question. Dr. Tammy and Wednesday challenge these myths while answering y...