About Sex Podcast with Angela Skurtu

Today I'm flying solo, and sharing some reasons why couples' sex lives may weaken over time and practical strategies to combat it.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

Today I'm chatting with Kristopher Lovestone, author of Conscious Cock. His book distills his teachings into a radical, practical and easy to follow system that helps heterosexual men rise to meet the post #metoo world through authenticity & transparency, integrity, modern sex education, understanding women, functional communication tools & the anatomy of arousal.   Connect: ConsciousCock.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.  

David Singer has more than a decade experience working with people on the sexual frontier.  He is experienced in ethical non-monogamy, as well as working with kinky people, sex workers, and just about everyone who prefers to not always color within the lines.   Connect: LAKinkShrink.com Facebook LA Kink Shrink   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

My conversation today is with Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES. She says, "I’m the coolest nerd you’ll ever meet. Being a full time momprenuer raising toddlers with #shamefreesexed and being the #CouplesClinician is the perfect cyclone of dopeness for me."   Connect:  lexxsexdoc.com Instagram @lexxsexdoc Facebook Lexx Sex Doc     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

Dr. Tom Murray, an international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist, is a widely sought-after expert in the fields of sexuality and intimate relationships. For nearly 20 years, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their weirdness, shed labels and shame, lean into anxiety, and build better and stronger relationships. Murray’s appeared in numerous venues, including the Huffington Post and The Daily Mail, as well as radio, television and podcasts, including The Practice of Being Seen and Shrink Rap Radio. Murray directs a group practice in Greensboro, NC, and holds a faculty appointment at Northwestern University’s Family Institute.   Connect: Email: info@drtommurray.com     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

Today I talk with Kristin Casey. She says, "I work in the field of sexuality counseling as a dating & intimacy coach and surrogate partner. What sets my work apart from standard counseling and talk therapy is that my methods are highly experiential—meaning 'hands-on'—which for some clients is the only way they’re going to overcome their issues or develop the necessary skills & awareness to get where they need to go—meaning capable of genuine emotional intimacy and a fulfilling, satisfying sex life."   Connect: www.KristinCasey.com Surrogate Partner Amazon Facebook  Twitter Instagram LinkedIn   YouTube Channel     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

In this episode, I share my perspective as a sex therapist about infidelity - the causes and effects, the therapy process, and some of the ways that relationships can begin to be healed after an affair.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

Tom LaPonti spent the earlier part of his life walking the fence between a creative career and a professional one as a project manager in technology. As a creative he was recognized for various accolades in film, television and stage as a writer, director, producer. As a project manager he won praise for developing people into successful, productive units that completed projects on time and under budget. Everything came to a halt in 2013 with the sudden death of his father to Stage 4 lung cancer. He re-evaluated where he was and what was important to him and decided to pivot toward a more fulfilling life interviewing people on their sleep disorders and documenting his journey as he explores the world of sleep.   Connect: www.deepsleepglobal.com https://linktr.ee/TheSleepGuy YouTube - TheSleepGuy   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.  

It's good to be back after a brief hiatus from podcasting. Thank you to new listeners as well as longtime listeners of the show for being with me today! Today I talk with Dr. Becky Lynn. Dr. Lynn is a gynecologist and women's health specialist who specializes in sexual function and is a trained sexual counselor. She is known for her research looking at the effects of cannabis on the sexual experience in women.  She is a local expert in persistent genital arousal disorder and has helped many women bring happiness to their bedroom. We touch on all of those topics and more during our fascinating conversation.   Connect: www.evorabydrbeckylynn.com Instagram @BeckyLynnMD Instagram @EvoraWomensHealth Facebook - Evora Women's Health Twitter @beckylynn YouTube - BeckyLynnMD   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com   This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.

Diana Indries and her husband Robert have created Better Topics, which is a card game that more love, joy and connection by way of deeper conversations for couples. Connect: www.BetterTopics.com Kickstarter YouTube   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Joining me all the way from South Korea is Elliott Davis,  a relationship coach who says, "My stories, failures, and triumphs in love—along with my passion for listening and learning—make me a an excellent partner in relationship conversations! I genuinely enjoy helping improve their relationships, inside and outside the bedroom, with humor, tough love and understanding." After a brief discussion about how his experience of living with Coronavirus in South Korea differs from the experience in the USA, we move on to topics around love and relationships, communicating with your partner about sex, finding your rhythm, getting through sexual blocks, marriage sex, and more.   Connect: elliottdaviscoaching.com Instagram   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today my discussion is with Masked Therapist. We have a very wide-ranging discussion about social justice, BLM, policing and police reform, and opportunities for positive permanent change. Here are some show notes for topics mentioned during our conversation: - Adam Zaborowski fired at police with AK-47 after arguing over mask rules, police said - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/03/mask-mandatory-pennsylvania-shooting-police/?outputType=amp - People shot to death by U.S. police, by race 2020 | Statista https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/- Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

My guest today is Paul A. Brotherton, a self-described "Strong Educated African American". Our conversation ranges from discussion about the social unrest and uprising in his home city of Chicago during the taping of this episode, to Black Lives Matter, to managing relationships during quarantine and other challenging times, and much more.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today's guest is Susan Bratton. From her website: "Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion.   We talk about orgasms, "using the whole banana", exploring new sexual territory, and much more.     Connect:   susanbratton.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn betterlover.com Instagram   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

My guest today is Jenelle Marie Pierce, who is the Executive Director of The STI Project, an Adjunct Professor in Asheville, NC, a Spokeperson for PositiveSingles.com, and a wonderful person and interviewee. Our conversation focuses on living and dating with an STI as well as overcoming shame and stigma to find empowerment in our lives.   Connect:   www.TheSTIProject.com www.PositiveSingles.com Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Lena Elkhatib is "a relationship and sex therapist practicing at Essentia Therapy, my private practice in Chicago, Illinois. But the reality is, I bring many other identities into my work: Career changer, creative, partner, parent, Arab-American, Muslim woman, 3rd culture kid, Unicorn and Dragon Aficionado. All the aspects of who I am shape my mission: To work with people through curiosity, compassion and creativity to explore, challenge and REWRITE the sexual scripts that they have inherited that don’t quite mesh with who they are and what they want." Connect: www.essentiatherapy.com Instagram   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today's conversation is with Karen Washington, LMFT. She's the primary sex therapist at a group practice in Chicago. Our discussion revolves around improving the sex lives of couples, but we cover a lot more ground as well. Connect: www.relationshipreality312.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Today's conversation is with Luka and Esther of SQSH, an organization that provides free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community. Luka (they/them), a queer non-binary Singaporean immigrant, founded the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline using a $5,000 grant and their prior experience working on a sexual assault helpline and volunteering at The Trevor Project. Born and raised in Singapore, a highly homophobic and transphobic country, Luka hopes to be able to immigrate to the United States. Esther: (she/her) is a trans woman, social work student and future gender therapist who’s lived in seven states and two countries and has no intention of halting her quest for learning and discovery anytime soon. Connect:   Website: http://thesqsh.org/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesqsh Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesqsh Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesqsh Mailing List: http://tinyurl.com/SQSHList Venmo: http://venmo.com/TheSQSH    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com    

My interview today with Daphne Walker-Thoth is another in a series of conversations I've recorded with people of color about their experiences. You'll notice that during this conversation I sometimes have difficulty even knowing how to ask some questions. I've chosen to leave the interview unedited so that my listeners can hear what it sounds like to have raw - and sometimes messy - conversations. Daphne is a retired substance abuse counselor emeritus. Before recently retiring, she devoted more than 20 years to helping awaken faith organizations to the anguish and despair of social injustice. Twelve years ago, she spoke at the White House as a panelist on the role of faith organizations in addressing social service issues.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today I have a frank conversation about the experience of being a person of color in the U.S. with fellow podcasters. This episode is for people who want to learn and grow. It's not always easy to sit in the feelings of discomfort that this topic can cause, but it is important. Thank you for being here with me. Connect: Marcus O. Boston is "a 30-something, single black male, that has had his fair share of wins and losses on the battlefield of love. However, he reigns as one that is true to himself." He's the host of the Cognac Corner podcast. Cognac Corner Instagram Cognac Corner Twitter Cognac Corner Facebook Shawn Giles is the curator of The Sdot Experience, LLC. She says, "What makes me awesome is that I live my life through my passions and work via my talents." The SDot Experience LLC Instagram. TheSDotExperience.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Today's episode is a follow up to the last one! Cliterally Speaking The Podcast was generous to ask me to be a guest on their show as well, so today I'm in the interviewee chair. We have a lot of fun talking about (and drinking) wine, our relationships, sex, therapy, and lots more.   Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

My guests today are the hosts of the popular show "Cliterally Speaking The Podcast". Cliterally Speaking The Podcast features honest, vulnerable, unapologetic (and funny) conversations over a bottle of wine. Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Author Barry McCarthy joins us again to talk about the differences and similarities between male and female sexuality, how couples can build mutually satisfying intimate relationships, and more.   Connect: Email - barrymccarthy43@gmail.comWeb - Purchase Barry's Books   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Eden Adele is committed to creating practical ways to encourage dynamic women over 40 to create, maintain, and enjoy lavish love from the inside out. Connect: www.edenadele.comFacebookYouTube About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Today's guest is Worner Leland. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, touching on topics such as sexual tools and sex toys as therapeutic devices, sex ed and harm reduction, kink and harm reduction, sex ed and harm reduction for neurodivergent clients, and trans-affirming research and education. Worner is a queer, nonbinary human that spends their time on LGBTQIA affirming research and on sex education. They are a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Empowered: A Center for Sexuality in St. Louis, MO and with Upswing Advocates in Chicago, IL. They are the current Research and Dissemination Liaison of the Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG of ABAI, a leader of Sex Positive St. Louis, and a cofounder of the St. Louis Non-Monogamy Connection. Worner specializes in transgender health education, harm reduction based sex education for adults with and without disabilities, atypical sexual behaviors, kink behaviors, and atypical relationship styles. Connect: www.upswingadvocates.orgwww.empoweredcenter.comwww.sbrpsig.org   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today I'm joined remotely with Dr. Angie Schubert and Dr. David Ley. This is a fun and funny chat about their professional careers and our favorite topic: sex! Dr. Schubert is an assistant professor at Central Methodist University and lead clinician at Brightside Counseling. She is a free-spirited counselor and counselor educator who advocates for the sexual agency of all and who loves to talk about sex. Connect: Website - www.brightsidecounseling.net Journal - digitalcommons.unf.edu/jcssw/ Podcast - Let's Get Uncomfortable   Dr. Ley is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, known for bringing scientifically-accurate and clinically sound information to discussions about modern sexuality. He serves on the board of the Sexual Health Alliance as an expert advisor and is an internationally-recognized expert on issues related to sexuality, pornography and mental health. Connect: Website: www.davidleyphd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDavidLey Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidleyphd/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.leyphd YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2MWaJa3yof_95v5-God1w   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today's guest is Barb Gross, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. We talk about her work with adolescents and adults with autism and related disabilities, and we have an enlightening conversation around pornography literacy. Connect: Website - www.empoweredcenter.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

awn* works within the broader healthcare system. On today's episode, she joins me remotely to offer some insight about how to handle our Coronavirus concerns, best practices for staying safe and healthy, and her predictions for what to expect in the future. *"Dawn" is a pseudonym. Dawn has asked us not to use her real identity for privacy reasons. Below is a list of resources that Dawn referenced in the conversation (or you can find the same information here).     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Nicholas Maio-Aether, MSPSY, BCBA, LBA is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Practicum Supervisor, and Sex Therapist at Empowered: A Center for Sexuality LLC. Today, we talk about how the current pandemic can affect relationships. Connect: Email: nicholas.maio@empoweredcenter.com Twitter: @AetherianN FB: www.facebook.com/empoweredcenterstl Web: www.empoweredcenter.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today I speak with Marcus O. Boston. Marcus is a man-about-town and the hilarious host of the Cognac Corner Podcast. Our conversation spans the high of podcasting, strategies for dating and making friends, and Marcus' social experiences living in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis. Connect: Instagram - @cognac_cornerTwitter - @CognacCornerFacebook - CognacCornerWebsite - www.cognaccorner.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Courtney Brame is the Founder and Podcast Host of Something Positive for Positive People, a podcast that started as a suicide prevention resource for people navigating a herpes diagnosis. Now it's a sex-positive nonprofit organization that helps connect people navigating stigma heal through the experiences of people with similar experiences. He is also a Spokesperson for Dating.com. Connect: - Online - www.spfpp.org- Instagram/Twitter/Tumblr/Reddit: @HOnMyChest (Pronounced "H On My Chest")- Facebook: Something Positive for Positive People- Podcast available on all podcast platforms and at www.spfpp.org/podcast About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

April Porter is "an uber-confident bad-ass with a mission and purpose to help as many people as possible become confident bad-asses". She joins us to talk about strategies for improving health and happiness, and to discuss her experiences in her journey as the franchise owner of several 9Round locations as well as secrtSOS.   Connect: 9round.com/stl secrtSOS.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Today, I switch roles as my friend Nate Shaw interviews me about an important and personal topic: my own divorce. We have a candid discussion about many of the complicated questions of divorce, ranging from "how did you know that it was time to end your marriage?" to "how can we remain friends with our ex's friends?" and much more.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Janna Denton-Howes is a Marriage Coach who specializes in helping married women want and enjoy sex more.   Connect: www.jannadentonhowes.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Stan Strembicki has been a practicing artist for the past 42 years and has had an interest in the representation of the human form throughout his career. He has work in museums and collections both here in the USA and his work can be found on all seven continents. He has also taught full time at the university level for 42 years. Today, he joins us to talk about his ongoing work of taking nude portraits of subjects of all different ages, shapes and sizes.   Connect: stan@strembicki.com Instagram @FakeStanStrembicki www.strembicki.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Author Shirley Melis joins me to discuss her recently-released book, Banged-Up Heart: Dancing with Love and Loss. Shirley has been widowed twice in four years, and now married for the third time, she is resilient, courageous and not afraid of telling her truth. Her book is available as a paperback, an e-book and more recently, an audiobook on Amazon and Audible. Connect:   www.shirleymelis.com Twitter @ShirleyMelis Facebook   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Ms. Jaimie Hileman is the Executive Director of Trans Education Service. She is an educational consultant for Trans and LGBTQ cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion. This is officially our 100th episode. We want to thank Jaimie for being there to interview. Her knowledge and humor make the show a blast! Connect: transedservice.com Facebook LinkedIn   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com     

Chris Scarberry is a therapist in private practice who specializes in working with HIV affected clients and the LGBTQ population who also is skilled at cooking, playing the musical saw, has 4 cats and is in a long-term relationship with another therapist. Website: scarberrytherapy.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

After 15 years in the investment business, Rob Bertman decided to help parents where they need the most financial help, their budget.  Through 1-on-2 consults, workshops, and speaking engagements, Rob helps couples find the money they need to pay back debt, invest for future and reach their financial goals even if they don’t see eye-to-eye on money and kids are breaking the bank.   Connect:  familybudgetexpert.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com 

Dr. Ellen Ranney has been a Marriage and Family Therapist in St Louis since 1991. She is a specialist in Trauma recovery, working with Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders, and author of the book, "Unkind Gifts: An Insider’s Guide to Recovery from Trauma and Loss," (2016). In this episode, Ellen describes trauma and its impacts on the body. She describes her therapeutic process for unlocking triggers and the importance of looking at greater systems at play in client lives. We also discuss medical trauma, her experience with cancer and her book. Her websites:  Unkindgifts.com stlcounselors.com Connect: unkindgifts@gmail.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

"Lynette" is a newly-minted sex therapist who shares her experiences of starting a therapy career in middle age, being an intern, having a husband in the military with PTSD, and more.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Standup comedian and improviser Alexander Carnes is the host of the Not So Sexy Podcast, "the podcast that makes it easy to talk about sex". Connect: Instagram: @NotSoSexyPodastTwitter: @WeKnowItsGrossApple Podcasts: Not So Sexy Podcast    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Nicholas Maio-Aether MSPSY, BCBA, LBA is "one of the most versatile sex geeks out there, working with many populations, including LGBTQIA, HIV+, Autism, and Down Syndrome". Website: empoweredcenter.comFacebook: facebook.com/empoweredcenterstl   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com    

At age 75, Joan Price has been talking out loud about senior sex—partnered or solo—for 14 years, in speeches, workshops, webinars, and her zesty blog, NakedAtOurAge.com, which includes senior sex news, views, and sex toy reviews from a senior perspective. Website: joanprice.comBlog: NakedAtOurAge.comTwitter: @joanpriceNaked at Our Age Facebook page: facebook.com/JoanPriceAuthorNewsletter subscription link: eepurl.com/cx2NabWatch Joan’s free webinar, Safer Sex for Seniors: youtu.be/efGXHzf19Bs About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Michelle and Andy Mueller are co-owners of Shameless Grounds Coffee Shop and describe themselves as "Always caffeinated, usually sarcastic, and occasionally irreverent". Web: www.Shamelessgrounds.comFacebook: Shameless Grounds, LLCInstagram: shamelessgroundsTwitter: @ShamelessGrnds (yes, that’s correct)Patreon: patreon.com/shamelessgrounds   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com    

Today's guest is Donald Wildgrube. He doesn't use a title but is an ordained Pagan Priest, ordained in 1973 by the Church of All Worlds. He is 80 years old and has been in the Poly movement since before the word was coined by Morning Glory Zell. He has talked to many groups, given talks at our Pagan Picnic, on subjects ranging from Paganism, Witchcraft, Herbalism, Ancient Egypt and related subjects. Donald can be reached at dwildgrube@earthlink.net About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

O. John Groebl, aka, The Tattooed Gentleman has been collecting his personal ink for nearly 30 years. His bodysuit is the work of several talented artists in San Francisco, St. Louis, Memphis and Jacksonville. As an entertainer and educator, he is playful and uninhibited, the Gentleman aims to amuse and confuse, but leaves you with something to think about.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Kendra Holiday and David Wraith co-founded Sex Positive St. Louis. This group helps individuals around St. Louis find each other for events and education about sexual and relationship health.   Links to Find Sex Positive St. Louis: https://plus.google.com/+SexPositiveSTL @SexPositiveSTL on Twitter Links to Find Kendra: www.beopenandhonest.com www.thebeautifulkind.com @TBK365 on Twitter Links to Find David: https://davidwraith.com/ @DavidWraith on Twitter   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Emily is a queer bisexual feminist, a holistic mental health therapist specialized in treating trauma, a sex educator, a lady arm wrestler, a writer and she is passionate about making space for truth telling. Website: EmilyKotheCounseling.comwww.SexSTL.comInstagram @EmilyKothe_Counseling   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Meet Me St. Louis brings authors & artists to St. Louis to speak about their newly released/published works and creates exciting & innovative presentations with a portion of proceeds from each event going to a different area charity. Marcia Evers Levy is creative; she deals with difficult situations with humor (usually), and always tries to make partnerships that will better a community, a business, and/or a relationship. Website: http://www.meetmestlouis.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/meetmestlouis    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com  

Nikki Leigh is an award winning author who passionately shares her knowledge about coaching and relationships to help other people gain the life and love they deserve through her books, coaching and her radio show. She is a love coach and host of Ready for Love Radio. Links to Reach Nikki: http://www.readyforloveradio.com http://www.lovecoachjourney.com https://www.facebook.com/AreYouReadyForLove   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com