Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

In this episode Dr. Cami Hurst discusses all things male sexual dysfunction including the male arousal cycle, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Premature Ejaculation (PE). You'll learn what's actually normal, what you can do on your own to help and when to seek professional help. 

How much sex should I be having? Does watching gay porn make me gay? How can I help my partner see the benefits of masturbation?Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) and Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) carefully answer and deconstruct these anonymous questions submitted by listeners. Even if you haven't asked these specific questions, Cami and Braxton offer a wealth of education and resources as they relate these questions to larger sexual health topics. If you would like to submit an anonymous question, you can contact Cami and Braxton at sexplorerspodcast@gmail.com.To access the Monday morning 9am (MDT) livestream:https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) goes in depth about postpartum health. Cami discusses mental health, interpersonal relationship health, and sexual health, as well as the many strategies and treatment options available to new parents. To access the Monday 9am (MDT) live stream:https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcasthttps://camihurst.com/

Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) and Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) provide a guide for holistically understanding and exploring your sexual self. This episode is full of questions to facilitate self-reflection. You can find the Monday 9am (MDT) livestream at:https://camihurst.com/https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson review Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship by Stephen Snyder. Tune in to hear two AASECT certified sex therapists review this book about cultivating a rewarding and healthy sex life within a committed, long-term relationship.This episode was recorded as part of a live stream hosted by Cami and Braxton on Monday mornings at 9am MDT on YouTube and Facebook. You can find them at https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

What if I am self-conscious about my weight? I'm worried my partner is only engaging in sex with me out of marital duty? Is my husband gay if he doesn't want to have sex with me? Tune in to hear Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) and Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) answer commonly asked questions about sex and relationships. https://camihurst.com/https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

Dr. Cami Hurst and Braxtion Dutson candidly share the best strategies for understanding and healing from sexual assault. This episode is for everyone: those who have experienced sexual assault and those who may be partners to those who have experienced sexual assault. https://camihurst.com/https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

Tune in live each Monday morning 9am (MDT): https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcastJoin Dr. Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson for a recording of Sexplorers, a live-stream show often including visuals and audience Q and A. In this episode, Cami and Braxton have a dynamic conversation about Cami's education module, "Six Principles of Sexual Health".

Join Dr. Cami Hurst and Jen from Mama Dragons in this cross-over episode from In The Den. Cami and Jen talk about how to educate children of all ages about consent, and how to talk to your kids about safe sex.

A crossover episode from The Natasha Helfer Podcast, this episode discusses Dr. Cami Hust's recent doctoral reseach about consenting to unwanted sex.

Join Dr. Cami Hurst and Amanda Louder for this crossover episode about Cami's doctoral research! Cami has spent the last year completing her dissertation and researching the effects of consenting to unwanted sex. Tune in to hear more information about consent, Cami's findings, and Amanda's perspective as a Certified Life Coach. If you liked this episode, you may also like Amanda's podcast, Sex For Saints.

This week Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner. Cami and Braxton highly recommend this book to anyone looking to better understand the clitoris or cunnilingus. Written for a male audience, this book still has information that everyone will find useful. Researchers at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes are interested in understanding how certain behaviors and experiences may impact the individual woman and her relationship. This survey has a particular focus on sexual experiences and their long-term outcomes. To participate, you must be an adult women over 30, residing in the US, who speaks fluent English, who does not have a history of sexual abuse or sexual violence, who has experienced a committed relationship lasting longer than three years, and has experienced consenting to unwanted sexual experiences in that relationship. The survey is expected to take participants 15-45 minutes to complete.Link to survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTPWSZN

This week Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein. This book is highly recommended especially to those who have experiences with fundamentalist religions. Cami and Braxton share some of the highlights of this text as well as some of their own personal experiences.

Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing Robie H. Harris's series entitled It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health. This book is a detailed, age-appropriate, empirically-based guide to bodies and sexual health for children. Tune in to hear Cami and Braxton's thoughts, questions, and critiques for this series and a few other children's resource books.

Join Cami and Dan to talk about some of the common questions they see in their practices. Tune in for strategies for better communication and emotional wellness.

Join Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson as they review For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values, and Health by Al Vernacchio. If you have ever raised a teen, worked with teens, or been a teen, this book is for you! This book offers research-based strategies for understanding and communicating with teenagers about sex. Cami and Braxton summarize some of the main points of this book and offer their experiences as therapists. To support Cami as she creates free episodes each week, you can subscribe to her Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Join Cami and David Pitcher in the final episode of the sex and spirituality series. In this episode David and Cami explain physical and mental wellness practices that you can start any time to create more emotional awareness, communication, and comfort during sex. Cami and David also suggest several intimacy practices that have nothing to do with sex, but are effective for building communication and closeness. You won't want to miss this final episode with David Pitcher!To support Cami as she works to provide free sexual education, you can subscribe to her Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Cami and David discuss the historical origins of Christianity, Judaism, and Tantra to uncover how religious practices have incorporated healthy sexual relationship practices. This episode gives a quick overview of religious doctrine to demonstrate that there are aspects of gender equality, play, love, and compassion that can be learned through the lens of various religions. To support Cami as she provides free sexual education, you can subscribe to her patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Meet Utah-based sex therapist, David Pitcher. Dave and Cami dive into the topic of integrating healthy, communication-based sex practices with religious faith. This is a wonderful episode full of useful strategies that are applicable to anyone regardless of religious orientation.

Join Cami Hurst this week as she has a conversation with Amanda Louder from The Sex for Saints Podcast: The Christian Women's Guide to Great Sex. You won't want to miss this clear, factual, and compassionate conversation about the myth that great sex ends at menopause. Cami and Amanda discuss strategies for a life-time of intentional, healthy, great sex!As always, thank you for supporting Cami's efforts to create this show: https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

This week we are with Jenny Elledge to kick off season three of Sex Therapy 101. In this season, we will be busting sexual myths! Tune in to hear Cami and Jenny talk about the myth that scheduled sex isn't sexy. You can find Jenny Elledge at https://www.symmetrysols.com/jennyelledgeYou can support this show and all of Cami's amazing work at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are back with another book review. This month's book is Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life by Justin J. Lehmiller. This book contains some of the most extensive research on American sexuality to date. Tune into hear Cami and Braxton's take on this book about sexual fantasies. You can support this show and all of Cami's amazing work at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

In our last episode with Jeff Lundgren, Cami and Jeff are discussing how you can discover, incorporate, and communicate about specific sexual preferences so that sex can feel like a conversation between partners. This episode will give partners communication skills so that both partners can feel like they are playing to each other's strengths. You can find Jeff Lundgren at https://wasatchfamilytherapy.com/archives/doctor/jeff-lundgrenYou can support this show and all of Cami's amazing work at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

We are back with Jeff Lundgren for this very important episode about understanding sexual desire discrepancies. Jeff and Cami explain how you can focus on your own desires and make those a priority for yourself in order to create relationships in which everyone's needs are met and respected. You can find Jeff Lundgren at https://wasatchfamilytherapy.com/archives/doctor/jeff-lundgrenYou can support this show and all of Cami's amazing work by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Cami Hurst is with Jeff Lundgren of Wasatch Family Therapy to talk about sexual fantasies. Jeff and Cami discuss how fantasies can be a healthy and effective tool for creating a dynamic and communicative sexual relationship. They myth-bust some common misconceptions about fantasies and provide some communication techniques. You can find Jeff Lundgren at https://wasatchfamilytherapy.com/archives/doctor/jeff-lundgrenYou can support this show and Cami's amazing work by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/sextherapy101

Tune in to hear Braxton and Cami review Secrets of a Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch. You'll find invaluable communication strategies, self-soothing strategies, and conflict resolution strategies in this episode. Tune in next month for a review of Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life by Justin Lehmiller

Cami and Teresa tackle the very loaded, but not uncommon subject of infidelity. This episode is full of clear strategies for communicating about cheating, trust, and conflict resolution.You can find Teresa at https://drteresajohnson.com/

We are back with a second episode with Teresa Johnson. Teresa and Cami are tackling the elusive and scary idea of sexual desire discrepancies within monogamous relationships. This episode is full of strategies for discussing different sexual desire levels and finding creative solutions for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship for both partners. You can find Teresa Johnson at https://drteresajohnson.com/

Teresa Johnson and Cami Hurst discuss strategies for taking responsibility for your own orgasm and reducing performance anxiety. You can find Teresa at https://drteresajohnson.com/

This month's book review is The Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Love Making by Alex Comfort. First published in 1972, this book is a visual guide for creative sex. Tune in to hear Cami and Braxton laugh at some of the advice from this landmark guide book. Whether you've read this book or not, you will lol at this episode.

Cami is back on Zoom for her final episode with Natasha Helfer Parker to talk about libido discrepancies. Firstly, they debunk the myth of low and high libido, and then they talk about different types of desire. This is an important episode for all listeners, but especially so for people who feel like their partnership has mismatched sexual desire. As always, Cami is ready with information, communication strategies, options, and resources! You can find Natasha Helfer Parker at https://www.natashaparker.org/Cami's Affiliates:Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Join Cami and Braxton for another fabulous review of a very sexy, very educational book! This month it's Rekindling Desire by Barry W. McCarthy and Barry and Emily McCarthy. This book is full of useful sexual health information for people of all ages! If you ever asked yourself "Is this normal?" "Am I normal?" "Am I broken?" then this book is for you. Listen in to hear Braxton and Cami's takes on Rekindling Desire. Next month, Cami and Braxton will review The Joy of Sex by Alex Comfort.

In this episode, Cami is with Natasha Helfer Parker to lovingly address sexual pain related to trauma. Cami and Natasha provide greater understanding about trauma and pain, communication strategies, and resources. This episode will provide every listener with a greater understanding of consent and communication. For covid-19 precautions, both Cami and Natasha meet via Zoom for this episode. You can find Natasha Helfer Parker at https://www.natashaparker.org/Cami's Affiliates:Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Cami and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, Zoom in to talk about premature ejaculation. They talk about causes, common myths, communication strategies, and OPTIONS! premature ejaculation can be a scary topic, so this episode could be essential for helping you and your partner move toward mutual pleasure-based sex, rather than orgasm-based sex. You can find Natasha Helfer Parker at https://www.natashaparker.org/Cami's Affiliates:Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

This month's book club book is Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel. Cami and Braxton recommend this book to parents of teens as a resource for better understanding and communicating with your children. Sex education and consent skills are essential for teens and this book can help anyone who was a teen, knows a teen, or parents a teen better understand the formative years from 12-24.

Was your sex education automatically uploaded to your brain? No? Ours either! In this episode Cami is back with Alicia Worthington to talk about ways in which communicating with your partner can be hugely important for sex education.

Cami is with Alicia Worthington of The Healing Group in Utah for this episode of Sex Therapy 101. Cami and Alicia are diving into the intricacies of male sexuality and busting more myths--one being that the erect penis is a barometer for attraction. Join Cami and Alicia as they teach us about male physicality, psychology, aging, and attraction.

Dive deep into the multidimensionality of male sexuality in this episode! Cami and Alicia Worthington are busting a lot of myths and reconciling a lot of misinformation about male sexuality.Cami's AffiliatesLelo:Code: CAMI20 to get 20% off full priced itemsAffiliate link: http://lip.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3973Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Cami and Braxton are back with another review for Sexy Book Club!! This month they are reviewing Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex--and How to Get It by Marty Klein. Tune in next month for a review of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel.Cami's AffiliatesLelo:Code: CAMI20 to get 20% off full priced itemsAffiliate link: http://lip.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3973Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Join us as we continue to talk about all of the strategies for understanding and mitigating the many myths about erectile dysfunction. Cami and sex therapist, Tammy Johnson Ellis, provide information for understanding your body more in order to have pleasure-based sexual experiences.Cami's AffiliatesLelo:Code: CAMI20 to get 20% off full priced itemsAffiliate link: http://lip.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3973Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Welcome to season 2! In this season we'll be diving into the male-bodied sexual experience. We are joined by Ethan Bratt in this episode to talk about maybe one of the most misunderstood and scary experiences: erectile disfunction. Ethan and Cami talk about some of the best treatment options and strategies for ED, including addressing unhelpful psycho-sexual ideas and practices. Cami's AffiliatesLelo:Code: CAMI20 to get 20% off full priced itemsAffiliate link: http://lip.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3973Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be

Lube! Let's talk Lube! Ethan Bratt joins Cami Hurst to talk about every different kind of lubrication, the history of lubrication, and strategies for finding the lube that works best for different kinds of sexual play. Cami's AffiliatesLelo:Code: CAMI20 to get 20% off full priced itemsAffiliate link: http://lip.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3973Coconu:Code: SEXTHERAPY101 to get 15% off Affiliate link: https://coconu.com/?rfsn=4618104.d855be&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4618104.d855be