Podcasts about Sex therapy

Dr. Jenni and Daniel learn about how sex toys are chosen and produced at America’s largest sex toy company, Adam and Eve. Guest colleague, Ginger Vickery “sells smiles and pleasure products”. She discusses the company’s best sellers and how to shop whether you are a beginner or advanced user of the pleasure products! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jenni and Daniel continue their conversation on the Commodification of Sex in this Bonus Episode that provides suggestions for creating deeper connections within sexual relationships in the Gen Z era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenni and Daniel respond to a listener question from a mom with two Gen-Z kids who is wondering why her 20-something children don’t pursue relationships or sex. Jenni and Daniel unpack this conundrum as they explore factors such as screens, social media, cultural narratives, and, how intimacy has become commodified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this time is Stephen Duclos, and his interest in aging is partly because he has been doing social change work for decades and sees aging as just one more civil rights horizon. He's also interested in aging because he's a sex therapist, and he sees all sex as queer sex when it comes to aging adults. Stephen has been working as a therapist and counselor since 1972. He currently holds licenses and national certifications in Sex Therapy (as a CST), Couples and Family Therapy (LMFT), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), and Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC). Stephen is an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), and AASECT (the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists). He is also a member of the American Family Therapy Academy. In 2012, he received the Patricia Schiller award from AASECT for his work on Fathers, Adolescent Daughters, and Sexuality. And in 2022, he was featured in a cover story in the NY Times Magazine about sex over 70. Jane first met Stephen at an AASECT conference and was immediately struck by his candor, and they have been teaching social workers and students of sex therapy ever since. He is always up for a new challenge and is one of the most thoughtful clinicians she knows. He has been a teacher and supervisor of therapists as an adjunct faculty member of UMass/Boston and is a principal faculty member in the Sex Therapy Training program at South Shore Sexual Health Center. He has also taught at Boston Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. He is vitally interested in intimacy, aging, fathers and daughters, and long-term sexual relationships.  Stephen has also been involved in civil rights work for more than 50 years. From registering voters for the Boston Election Commission in 1967, to helping establish the second Independent Living Center in the US for people with disabilities in the 1970s, to establishing biracial councils in the Boston Public Schools during desegregation through the late 1980s, to supporting liberation for the queer community, civil rights has been part of his ongoing, lifelong community work.   His interest in aging comes in large part from his commitment to being a therapist, seeing older clients, and threading the aging process in the tapestry of his own life. He is fierce, tender, brilliant, and a great teacher and learner. He wanted to expand his teaching practice by working with a sex educator, and Jane was so pleased that he invited her in because she loves teaching with him, always learning something new, as we did in this conversation.  Listeners, if you'd like to learn more about Stephen and his work, you can find more information here. If you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!  

Drs Dulcinea Alex Pitagora and Alex Iantaffi discuss academic journeys, the complexities of aging as a queer person, and the importance of community and intergenerational connections. They discuss the challenges faced by the queer and trans communities in the current socio-political climate, the experience of being an openly queer therapist, and the impact of capitalism on mental health, while emphasizing the need for self-compassion, joy, and connection in navigating it all. Dr. Dulcinea/Alex Pitagora is a NY-based psychotherapist and sex therapist (also licensed in NJ, PA, and CO). They have a brick-and-mortar private practice in NYC that includes individual, couples/multi-partner relationship, and poly/leather family therapy, as well as supervision and mentorship. Dr. Pitagora is an out and proud member of the queer, trans, kink, and polyamory communities, and is equally proud to be a former sex worker, as well as an anti-racist/-oppression/-exploitation activist. Dr. Pitagora holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from the New School for Social Research; a Master of Social Work from New York University; a Master of Education and a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology from Widener University; and is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, CST Supervisor, and CE provider along with their colleague Dr. Jillien Kahn. Dr. Pitagora teaches sexual health at New York University; has published articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and books; and presented at conferences on the topics of alternative sexuality and gender diversity. Dr. Pitagora is the founder of ManhattanAlternative.com, a nationwide alternative lifestyle affirmative provider listing; and was a co-founder and -organizer of the AltSex NYC Conference. Find out more about Dr Dulcinea's work at the following links: https://www.dulcineapitagora.com/ https://kinkdoctor.com/ @kinkdoctor   Instagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenGender Stories logo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub

Jenni and Daniel read 3 listener questions from women who have male partners with low sex drive. Learn what depletes the male drive, even when testosterone is healthy or high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does great sex really mean? And why is the simplest question – “What do you really want?” – often the hardest one to answer?In this episode of The Weekly Hot Spot, Mistress Olivia and Mistress Erika sit down with the brilliant Dr. Jaime Grant – researcher, LGBTQ+ advocate, and author of Great Sex: Mapping Your Desire – for a conversation that dismantles shame, celebrates pleasure, and redefines intimacy from the inside out.This isn't just a talk about kink or technique. It's a deep dive into the emotional archaeology of desire – how shame, silence, and societal scripts keep us from claiming our deepest pleasures, especially when those desires feel taboo. Dr. Grant opens with a powerful admission: she got into this work because she was a “liar” – performing a version of herself to survive a repressive Irish Catholic upbringing. “We all develop a liar,” she explains, “and that liar shows up in our sexuality.” Whether you're a submissive wrestling with guilt, a sissy navigating feminization, or someone whose fantasies clash with their identity, this episode meets you where you are – without judgment.The conversation turns to the “purge cycle” – that all-too-familiar pattern where submissives and sissies throw away their toys and clothes in shame, only to rebuild their collections once again. Dr. Grant reframes this not as failure, but as desire breaking through. Then comes the practical magic. Dr. Grant introduces her “Name Tag Exercise” – a fun exercise tool where you introduce yourself not by your job or role, but by three words that describe your core desires. Words like slut, rope enthusiast, curious, neuro spicy, bootlicker, orgasm controller. Mistress Erika shares hers: “Fun. Curious. Obey.” Mistress Olivia, ever the wordsmith, lands on “Control as Connection,” “Intellectual Eroticism,” and “Transformation.” She reveals how power exchange, for her, is a form of artistic expression – a “ballet” of sensual influence – and how she's turned on more by minds than bodies, drawn to “the space between words.”But the mapping goes deeper. Dr. Grant applies desire mapping to orgasm control, chastity, and tease/denial – not as games of endurance, but as rituals of presence. “If you're just going through the motions,” she says, “it's choreography, not connection.” True power play begins when you're grounded in what actually moves you – the raw, vulnerable parts of yourself that turn you on because they feel dangerous.Fantasy, she insists, is not disloyalty – it's breadcrumbs. Your roleplay scenarios, dark power exchanges, and gender-bending dreams aren't distractions from real desire – they are the map. And if someone tries to police your inner world? “You're with the wrong person."The episode closes with a radical truth: You already have everything you need. The voice of shame – that internal critic whispering, "You shouldn't want this" – that voice is not yours. It's the echo of a priest, a parent, a culture.Desire mapping helps you trace that voice back to its source, so you stop obeying it and start honoring your sacred material: your body, your history, your truth.If you've ever felt like an imposter in your own pleasure… If you've silenced a fantasy because it didn't fit your identity… If you've wondered why surrender feels so terrifying – and so freeing……this episode is your invitation to map your desire – not apologize for it.Tune in. Listen closely. And start asking yourself the question that changes everything:What do you really want?Books by Dr. Jaime Grant on AmazonReach out to Dr. Grant for readings or coaching at jaimemgrant@gmail.com and catch her podcast at www.justsexpodcast.comContact us:Mistress Olivia:Email: Olivia@EnchantrixEmpire.com.   Twitter X: @MistressOlivia1.     Blue Sky: @MsOliviaBlog: Experienced MistressMistress Erika: Email:  Erika@EnchantrixEmpire.comTwitter X and Blue Sky: @ErikaEnchantrixBlog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy MEET DR. JAIME GRANT Friday, November 21 at Red Emma's Bookstore in BaltimoreDr. Grant and her co-author Jack Harrison-Quintana do exercises from the book and share bits of their kink highlight reels.Wednesday evening, January 21, 8pm at the Washington Hilton Hotel, as part of the Creating Change Conference.  Dr. Grant and her co-author Jack Harrison-Quintana read from Kink for Dummies and share tips.From late January through mid-March, Dr. Grant will be at the SketchPad Artist's residency in Hyannis Mass, offering Desire Mapping open studios every Saturday.  Book readings on the Cape in this period TBD.Friday April 24th @ 7:30pm, at Charis Books in Atlanta, Dr. Grant will talk about Kink for Dummies with Ignacio Rivera, technical editor on the book, and two kink story contributors, Asha Leong and tia marie.

Jenni and Daniel continue the conversation with colleague and friend, Michelle Miscione. They dive deeper into how resentment erodes relationships, and how laughter and personal responsibility are essential antidotes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenni and Daniel sit down with couples therapist colleague, Michelle Miscione, to discuss a case study on sexuality and neurodivergence. Michelle talks about "Eli and Marcus", who navigate ADHD and autism traits and how they successfully have made sex and intimacy work for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jenni and Daniel resolve their marital tension on this bonus episode that follows Delayed Ejaculation: Jenni vs Daniel. They explore differences in their styles of thinking, and differences in how they approach sex therapy. Listen as they find common ground- as a couple and as colleagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe sit down with sex therapist Skyblu Cutchie to explore how to let pleasure lead, drop pressure, and build desire you can actually feel. We share practical tools for communication, emotional connection, and making good sex start long before the bedroom.• common complaints couples bring to sex therapy• person‑centered and developmental lenses in practice• training the “what do I want” muscle outside the bedroom• modeling touch and solo exploration as education• spontaneous vs responsive desire and why scheduling helps• pleasure without pressure and handling no with grace• removing orgasm and penetration as goals• linking emotional intimacy to sexual desire• daily pleasure rituals to fill your cup• clear, kind communication for better sexIf you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as wellSupport the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalkTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson speaks with Dr. Rachel Boyle, a sex therapist specializing in perimenopause and menopause. They explore the complexities of women's sexual health, the impact of hormonal changes, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Boyle shares her journey into understanding perimenopause, the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for trauma, and the cultural pressures women face regarding their bodies and sexuality. The conversation emphasizes the need for qualified therapists and the significance of creating safe spaces for women to explore their desires and experiences. Takeaways Low libido can be a message rather than a problem. Healing trauma doesn't require reliving it, but releasing it. Perimenopause can last for many years, affecting women's health. EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories effectively. Women often bear the emotional labor in relationships, leading to stress. Communication about sex is crucial for healthy relationships. Desire for sex can be influenced by hormonal changes and emotional safety. Cultural attitudes towards women's bodies impact their sexual health. Consensual non-monogamy requires clear communication and boundaries. Therapists should be trained in women's sexual health issues. https://www.rachelboyle.com/ To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Jenni and Daniel explore delayed ejaculation, teasing out their different approaches to this topic. Listeners get to peek into real-time conversations between Jenni and Daniel, witnessing their marital conversations and disagreements around sex therapy. They define the Arousal Spectrum and why it's so important to work with this in your body to build awareness for optimum sexual functioning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happens when you stop settling for “fine” in the bedroom? This week, Andrea Knoche sits down with somatic sex therapist and Pleasure Keys creator Susan Morgan Taylor to unpack how women can reignite desire, heal sexual disconnection, and rewrite their pleasure story. From escaping a sexless marriage to discovering that orgasm starts in the mind, Susan shares how emotional safety, curiosity, and body awareness create real chemistry. It's raw, liberating, and guaranteed to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about female desire.

Dr. Jenni and Daniel chat with sexuality journalist, and Lifestyle editor for the New York Post, Fabiana Buontempo about her experiences in the dating world professionally and personally. The stakes are higher for men as women create autonomous and lucrative careers; while other women are taking a "pseudo"-celibacy approach to their dating game. Jenni and Daniel discuss with her ways to dating intentionally and manifest what you are ultimately looking for and about her experiences with hot topics like celibacy and the new rules of dating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Question from a 45 year old male in the dating scene asks about how to name his desires in the bedroom without it coming off as criticism. Daniel and Jenni discuss the difference between criticism and feedback; why he might be blocked, and how to feel permission and space to name what he wants. It's validating to pleasure your partner for your self-worth, but not at the expense of your own needs and wants. Daniel describes the irony of how being silent about your needs is actually more selfish than speaking up for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!Does this sound familiar? You used to tear each other's clothes off. Now you're scheduling sex like dentist appointments—and still canceling. You're wondering: Is this just what happens in long-term relationships? Is the spark gone forever? What if the problem isn't your attraction, your partner, or even your sex life—but a fundamental misunderstanding of how intimacy actually works?In this episode of Sex Reimagined, we sit down with Briana Bass, a board-certified sexologist and therapist who helps high-functioning couples transform their intimacy. After climbing the corporate ladder to senior vice president, Briana made a radical career change to help people solve the very problems she witnessed in boardrooms: emotional disconnection, burnout, and the slow erosion of desire in long-term relationships.EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY FOR HIGH ACHIEVERSWhy Type A personalities struggle with emotional intimacyThe powerful questioning technique that breaks through intellectual wallsHow to help partners who say "I don't feel anything" access their emotionsRECOVERING FROM INFIDELITYHow to hold space for both the betrayed and the betrayerBoundary-setting conversations that rebuild trustUnderstanding the "origin story" behind cheatingLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITELAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. THE VAGINAL ORGASM MASTERCLASS. Discover how to activate the female Gspot, clitoris, & cervical orgasms. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST 20Support the show FREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and Workbook SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about courage. For most of human history, disease, famine, and early death were the norm. Although things have improved considerably, it still takes courage to improve quality of life, protect human dignity, and fuel progress. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Cailin Jaspers, and Trent Perry.

Dr. Jenni and Daniel talk with new mom, Suzie, and discuss the challenges in how to reclaim her sexual identity after postpartum with a toddler and a baby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Angela Skurtu, a licensed marriage and sex therapist, shares her journey into the field of sex therapy, the importance of media in therapy, and how to navigate the business side of being a therapist. She discusses the significance of inclusion in sexual health, the role of AI and technology, and the challenges of content creation and marketing. Angela emphasizes the need for networking, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of niching down in practice while encouraging therapists to keep learning and growing.All of Angela's Books HereSupport Angela Directly HereFollow Angela on FacebookConnect with Angela on LinkedInFollow Angela on TikTokFollow Angela on InstagramFollow Mentor Moments on ⁠Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/mentor.moments/Follow Mentor Moments on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mentor.moments?_t=ZT-8z1T1S1i8Xf&_r=1Subscribe to Mentor Moments on ⁠Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3mu3ZVqpsBaGxDfncaNmSn?si=851fd465a0f94399Subscribe to Mentor Moments on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentor-moments/id1590063983Subscribe to ⁠Wooters' Wisdoms Newsletterhttps://substack.com/@wooterscounseling

“Post-nut clarity” isn't just a meme — it reflects real neurobiological and psychological shifts that affect how gay men experience sex, emotion, and judgment. Gay men's specialist psychotherapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores this normal post-orgasmic process through the lens of CBT, psychodynamic theory, and the Six Principles of Sexual Health, showing how self-awareness can turn confusion or shame into sexual self-empowerment and integrity.

Dr. Jenny and Daniel have a conversation with their guest Andy, who asks how to transition from being a silent sexual partner to creating a strong masculine presence in the bedroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests, Rocky and Monica, discuss long-term marriage (35 years +) and navigating waning desire and grief/loss. Both guests have been married over 35 years, and struggle with being the sandwich generation and feeling very full taking care of their own children as well as elder parents. Jenni and Daniel discuss key aphrodisiacs for long-term relationships and how to let go of the social narrative that we can only connect when there is excitement. They offer creative ways to connect as we age and our genitals and sexual functioning may not work they way it used to; and how to connect in times of grief and/or exhaustion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

text us if...Dr. Ka Tonya McGirt is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CCHt who has expertise in many areas, such as Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, & Sex Therapy, just to name a few.This is our second episode with Dr. K and we delved deeper into the things that matter to us!We had such a fun and informative conversation with Dr. K, especially in these crazy times and we look forward to chatting with her again!https://jazzedandmotivated.com/please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! Support the showThe views expressed by our guests may not reflect the views of Sass n Sips.Check out Spreadshop!http://arthemisclothing.ca - Use SASSPOD for 15% off https://www.muzmm.com- Code SASSPOD for 20% offhttps://www.podpage.com/?via=sasspod to create your own webpagehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=682706 to start your own podhttps://www.lyft.com/i/LISA594490?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc For a LyftGet in touch:(732) 595-2922sass.n.sips@gmail.com / sassnsips.comIG @sassnsipsFB @Sass N SipsIG @RealSassyLisaYouTube @Sass N SipsPodchaser podchaser.com/sassnsipsClips used in this podcast were used in accordance with the US Copyrights act FAIR USE Exemption for criticism and commentary.

This summer, we've answered the most common questions that we receive as relationship and sex therapists. And this week, we answer one of the most common questions: Does body count actually count?   We live in a culture that views your sexuality based on how often you access it. Men who are deemed to have accessed sexuality a lot are viewed as "studs". Women are simultaneously valued and devalued based on how often they have sex. In Evangelical systems, folks who have sex before they get married are sinners.   There are tons of psychological and relational problems that develop from this question, even as many of us are unlearning the myth that our value is tied to how sexual we are or are not. We talk with Natasha Helfer (@natashahelfermft on Instagram), certified sex therapist and one of the premier relationship therapists for post-Mormon folks, about how we can ask better questions. Check out our conversations about: Redefining sex and sexuality Practicing equity in our relationships and sexuality How high control religion establishes negative expectations for relationships How relationships can be a primary space for deconstruction What you can expect from a quality relationship therapist.

Are couples and singles alike suffering from less intimacy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks psychologist Dr. Carolin Klein (West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy) why Canadians are hitting record lows between the sheets.Recorded: September 22, 2025

Guest, Liz, mid 40s female, asks about how to navigate a desire discrepancy with her husband, so it feels fulfilling versus filling a quota. Dr. Jenni and Daniel explain asynchronous arousal; and offer tips on how lower desire partners could be invited with more space and intention; while Daniel offers insight into the higher desire partner's thinking process. They offer a playbook on why desire discrepancy can be so polarizing for couples, with tactical solutions on how to understand and resolve it- to include moving your mindset from obligation sex to a gift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project31 Breast Nurse Navigator Jennifer Harrod talks with licensed psychotherapist Natasha Langhans. Natasha specializes in sex therapy for women and couples who've been through the breast cancer journey together and are working through the many emotional and physical issues that affect intimacy.

Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW  has just published Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry Her book is a practical and accessible guide for parent to talk about all forms of anxiety with their teenager. It provides a blue print to guide conversations regardless of the way in which the anxiety might be showing up. She maintains a private practice in California and has extensive experience working with adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, medical and educational settings. She also has completed Sex Therapy certification from California Institute of Integral Studies, an Animal Assisted therapy certification from The Animal Behavior Institute and a Forensic Social Work Certification from The National Organization of Forensic Social Work.   

Episode Notes Themes: communication issues, sexual issues This is quite common in sex therapy: couples describe that talking about sex looks more like arguing about sex. But...this isn't sexy. Let's talk about it. Sex Therapy in Atlanta, GA To work with me, schedule a consult at myintimacytherapist.com Not ready to schedule, but want to look around? Check out the resource library

Sex Therapy and Counseling ~ Myths about Sex Therapy - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

If you struggle with low desire, pain during sex, or difficulty with orgasm and don't know where to go for help, this week's Java with Juli is for you! Juli sits down with certified sex therapist Josh Spurlock to explore what Christian sex therapy really is—and what it isn't.  Josh explains the difference between sex therapy and traditional counseling, the most common challenges he helps couples overcome, and why having a therapist who respects God's design for sexuality matters. From dispelling myths like “sex is supposed to hurt” to offering hope that orgasm is possible for nearly every woman, this conversation brings biblical wisdom and practical help to some of the most sensitive places in your marriage. “I wish I would've known this 20 years ago” doesn't have to be your story. Listen in! Guest: Josh Spurlock, LPC, CST   Online Book Studies are open. Join one today! Find a Christian sex therapist at MyCounselor.Online.

What does intimacy look like when you're autistic, ADHD, and healing from trauma? In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Candice Christiansen (she/they)—licensed clinical mental health counselor, autistic ADHD adult, and founder of the Namasté Center for Healing—to explore the complex terrain of neurodivergent intimacy, betrayal trauma, sensory sex, and emotional reclamation. Candice shares her late-diagnosis journey, her healing partnership with a neurodivergent spouse, and the sacred truth of what it takes to cultivate safe, embodied, and attuned connection—emotionally, sexually, and spiritually. Together, they unpack common struggles faced by autistic adults: hypersensitivity, shutdown during sex, fawning, energetic overload, and the grief of misdiagnosis. This is not your typical conversation about relationships—this is soul-deep, nuance-rich, and paradigm-shifting. If you've ever wondered why sex feels overwhelming or how to reclaim it on your own terms...If you've been told you're “too sensitive” or “too much”...If you're healing from betrayal and trying to rebuild trust inside your body...This episode is for you.Disclaimer: This episode contains candid discussions about sex, intimacy, and trauma—particularly in the context of neurodivergent experiences and sexual abuse recovery. Listener discretion is advised.About the Guest: Candice Christiansen (she/they) is the Founder and Clinical Director of Namasté Center for Healing based in Millcreek, Utah. A licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor (CSAT‑S), and psychedelic-assisted therapist (PAT), Candice specializes in working with autistic, ADHD, and trauma-impacted individuals and couples around betrayal recovery, sensory intimacy, and sacred sexuality. Diagnosed as autistic and ADHD at age 44, Candice brings both lived and clinical expertise to her work. She has over 25 years of experience, is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, IFIO couples therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. She's the host of “Fabulously Candice: The Sexiest Podcast About Neurodivergence”, and a co-developer of one of the first neuro-affirmative autism screening tools. Candice is passionate about creating sacred, trauma-informed spaces where neurodivergent people can reclaim body autonomy, intimacy, and relational sovereignty.Website: https://www.namasteadvice.comFor a free copy of her ebook on Autism and Sensory Sex, visit the website and use the contact form to request it.

Episode Notes In July of 2025, I officially started my private practice, My Intimacy Therapist, in Atlanta, Georgia for sex therapy and intimacy issues. I created this space for those who are struggling with: anxiety and control low or high sex drive (compared to their significant other) trouble getting "in the mood" due to pain during sex communication that gets you stuck in cycles of blow ups or shut downs generational patterns that you will be the first to break overwhelmingly busy lives that suffocate sex and intimacy If you can relate, welcome. Podcast topics will continue to cover these themes - but of course, the My Intimacy Therapist Podcast does not serve as therapeutic advice or relationship. If you would like to take these "food for thought" episodes a bit further, I invite you to visit my website myintimacytherapist.com and/or schedule a 15-minute phone consultation here.

In this episode, I sit down with Niki Davis-Fainbloom (aka Miss Bloom), a non-monogamy pleasure and fetish coach, to explore the world of fetishes, kinks, and how our culture shapes desire. Nikki shares her research from hundreds of interviews with people who hold “uncommon” desires, and breaks down the difference between kinks and fetishes, the origins of certain turn-ons, and how to talk about these vulnerable topics with a partner. From the neuroscience of foot fetishes to the playful roleplay of vor (the desire to be “swallowed”), this conversation is packed with insights, humor, and permission to embrace who you truly are in the bedroom.Whether you're curious about your own desires, wanting to spark intimacy with a long-term partner, or simply fascinated by human sexuality, this episode will leave you with tools to open conversations and normalize what society often stigmatizes.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Miss Bloom01:05 – What is a fetish? Defining desires beyond the norm03:10 – Fetish vs. kink: How they differ and overlap05:05 – How culture shapes our desires (the quicksand example)07:00 – Shame, secrecy, and impact on relationships09:05 – Coaching example: Roleplay for vor fetish11:10 – The neuroscience of foot fetishes13:00 – Tips for sharing fetishes with a partner14:20 – Consent, communication & closing thoughts✨ If you've ever felt “different” in your desires, this episode is here to remind you: You are not alone.

Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss theory and how these explanations help us understand the complexities of our lives, planet, and universe. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan.

In this episode, we're diving into a powerful idea I recently heard on the Sex Therapy 101 podcast - a conversation between Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers and my friend Dr. Cami Hurst. Dr. Sellers shared a thought-provoking insight about the difference between sex drive and sexual desire. It's something we've touched on before, but today I want to give it the attention it deserves. This is one of the most misunderstood concepts in marriage, and I truly believe that understanding this difference might just revolutionize your relationship. Let's unpack it together.

Click here to shop Promescent and automatically receive 15% OFF your first Delay Spray purchase.What starts as a conversation about premature ejaculation turns into a lively, no-filter discussion on sex, relationships, and confidence with Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent. We cover the real stigma behind PE, why communication beats any technique, the role of toys and tools in great sex, and how to keep passion alive in long-term relationships. Jeff shares personal stories, strong opinions, and surprising truths from years of talking with couples, customers, and even porn stars. If you're ready for an honest, funny, and insightful chat that goes way beyond performance anxiety, this one's for you

Somatic Experiencing helps heal trauma and stress by addressing the body's responses and its nervous system. In this in-depth episode, somatic therapist Meggie Twible discusses this gentle and powerful method and how it can work with sexual trauma and also its effects in polycules. In this episode:Meggie Twible, somatic therapistHomecoming Therapies on InstagramTwible's online eventsSomatic Experiencing official websiteTRE–somatic methodThe Safe and Sound Audio ProtocolKaren Yates, somatic sex educatorSign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to get sex and relationship tips, and show announcements.Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil' tip!Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50.Want more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies! They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our websiteDo you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning.Support the showFollow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

It's the final day of Woman's Hour's Listener Week, where all the topics in the programme have been decided by YOU!Listener Brenda wrote in about her situation: “I would love to hear you talking about a mother's play-book or instruction manual for getting through cancer. I would love to know how others are doing it.” Ailsa McDonagh also got in touch after an on-air shout out. She has been living with cancer for almost 10 years and received her diagnosis when her children were aged one and three. Both Brenda and Ailsa join Anita Rani to discuss. Therapist Cate Campbell joins Anita to offer advice to a listener considering radical solutions for her sexless marriage.Woman's Hour listener Kudzai wrote to us about hybrid working. She has the option to work from home but she chooses to go in every day, and she's been wondering what impact those choices have, especially for younger women just starting out in their careers. Kudzai speaks to Anita along with listener, El, who embraces the benefits of working from home. They're also joined by Rebecca Florisson from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University. Listeners Yara and Davina are an art collective, working in a unique job share to create socially engaged public art. They contacted us to highlight their work and explore the issues that come alongside working in the non-commercial art sector, being mothers and working part time. And what is Pickleball? Listener Caroline got in touch to say that taking up the sport in her 40s has been “lifechanging”, helping her to navigate grief and build resilience and self-belief. It just so happens it is also the Pickleball English Open this weekend, so Caroline joins us along with Karen Mitchell from Pickleball England to discuss the sport and its growing popularity.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss affirmation. From the therapy couch, to the kitchen table, to the bedroom, they explore how affirmation influences mental health, parenting, and relationships. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Send us a textWhat happens when kink meets therapy? In this lively conversation, Dr Yulinda Renee Rahman, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™, explains how trauma can be healed when a kink professional, therapist, and client work together.In this episode:Therapist Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™ and founder of KPSAKink Professionals Standards Alliance (KPSA) Summit, October 25-26Books by Dr. Rahman on AmazonKaren Yates – sex educator and healerWild & SublimeWant more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies! Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50.They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our websiteDo you feel stuck? Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses the energy of sound to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Learn more about Biofield Tuning.Show your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil' tip!Support the showFollow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

In this episode, Dr. Sophia takes us on a deep and compassionate dive into the real world of sex therapy—what it is, what it definitely isn't, and why it's so important for individuals and couples alike.

Dr. Emily Morse of SEX WITH EMILY joins Kelly LIVE to take all of your pressing sex questions. Dr. Emily answers your calls about foreplay, communication, lubrication, and exploration. She advises on how open relationships work, how to get the spark back, and all those alphabet spots in the body! Plus you won't want to miss a famous couple (Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn) call in to get some advice about their sex life!

Send us a textWhat exactly does a surrogate partner do? For our Healing from Sexual Trauma series, we're rebroadcasting a powerful 2022 episode where two professional surrogates talk about the intimate work of redressing trauma, dismantling unhealthy assumptions about sex, and helping clients move toward the relationships they want.In this episode:River Roaring - Surrogate partner, private coach & workshop facilitatorBrian Gibney - Surrogate partner and intimacy coach More resources:Embrace Surrogate Partner Therapy Resource Group Surrogate Partner CollectiveInternational Professional Surrogates AssociationWant more Wild & Sublime? Join The Afterglow for bonus content and Wild & Sublime goodies! Check out our new line of tees and accessories! Be wild & sublime every day! Shipping discounts for orders over $50.They said what? Full episode transcripts are available on our websiteShow your love for sex-positive podcasting: Leave a lil' tip!Support the showFollow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

In this episode of Relationship Advice, guest sex therapist Bryttney Huseas joins the hosts to explore the nuanced and often misunderstood sexual differences between men and women. The conversation addresses cultural scripts, body image, power dynamics, and the distinct ways that men and women often experience desire and arousal. Learn tools for better communication, increased self-awareness, and a deeper sense of ownership and empowerment in sexual relationships. They talk about:  - Cultural Conditioning & Body Image - Power Dynamics - Initiation Norms - Spontaneous vs Responsive Desire - Importance of Sensuality & Energy - and MUCH more Where to get connected with Bryttney Huseas LMFT, Sex & Relationship Therapist Bryttney@scottsdalesextherapy.com https://www.scottsdalesextherapy.com/meet-bryttney Give Me Discounts! Skylight - Visit skylightcal.com/IDO for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.  Function - 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. Learn more & get started at www.functionhealth.com/IDO Prolon - Visit ProlonLife.com/IDO to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. PXG - Visit PXGApparel.com/IDO or use promo code: PODAPP-IDO to save 10% off your Spring/Summer 2025 Collection order. Amazfit - Visit www.amazfit.com/IDO to get 10% off Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Relationship Advice, Cayla and Lauren are joined by sex therapist Bryttney Huseas to explore where couples commonly get stuck when it comes to sex. They dive deep into how differing arousal types—spontaneous vs. responsive—create misunderstandings, pressure, and disconnect, often fueled by cultural myths about what sex “should” look like. Offering practical tools for fostering empathy, building an “erotic team” mentality, and taking personal responsibility for sexual connection and communication. They talk about:  - Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire - Cultural Norms & Misinformation - Personal Responsibility for Sexual Connection - Judgment & Safety in Communication - and more! Where to get connected with Bryttney Huseas LMFT, Sex & Relationship Therapist Bryttney@scottsdalesextherapy.com ⁠https://www.scottsdalesextherapy.com/meet-bryttney⁠ Give Me Discounts! Skylight - Visit skylightcal.com/IDO for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.  Function - 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. Learn more & get started at www.functionhealth.com/IDO Prolon - Visit ProlonLife.com/IDO to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. PXG - Visit PXGApparel.com/IDO or use promo code: PODAPP-IDO to save 10% off your Spring/Summer 2025 Collection order. Amazfit - Visit www.amazfit.com/IDO to get 10% off Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50-------------------------My dear friend and sex therapist Dr. Nazanin Moali is back on the show to answer your questions about relationships and intimacy. You can watch the previous episode over here:https://youtu.be/Rf4aSfjFL7Yhttps://youtu.be/mXHLc0BKhcMhttps://youtu.be/gsymr4HaR1QTo follow Nazanin on social media:https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcastfarsi/-------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50-------------------------This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/MASTYORASTY and get on your way to being your best self.-------------------------Dr. Nazanin Moali is a clinical psychologist and sex therapist in Torrance and host of the @Sexology Podcast. In this episode we answer your questions about relationships and intimacy.https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcastfarsi/You can watch the previous episode over here:https://youtu.be/mXHLc0BKhcMhttps://youtu.be/gsymr4HaR1Q-------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.