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00:00 Introduction02:14 The Men's Episode — One Year Anniversary10:12 Is Male Menopause Real? Understanding Andropause18:28 Why Men Lose Their Sex Drive in Midlife28:12 Emotional vs Physical Connection — Why You're Wired Differently35:47 Closing Thoughts — What Men Need to Hear
Nobody is talking about what midlife really does to men'ssex lives. Today, Dr. Stacy is.
This is the episode for the men who have noticed somethingshifting — in their drive, their performance, their confidence — and have had no idea where to turn. And it's for the partners who love them and are trying to understand what's going on.
Clinical Sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman answers the questions men are too embarrassed to Google, let alone ask their doctor: what really happens to testosterone after 40, whether male menopause is an actual thing, how to break the anxiety-performance cycle, why emotional and physical connection work so differently for men and women, and how to stop the slow drift into a sexless relationship before it becomes the default.
No guest. No script. Just Dr. Stacy and the most honest conversation about men's sexual health in midlife you're going to find anywhere.
In This Episode:
• What actually happens to testosterone, erections, anddrive after 40
• Is andropause (male menopause) a thing — and what to doabout it
• How to break the anxiety-performance cycle that killsconfidence
• Why men stop initiating and how to find your way back
• The emotional vs. physical connection divide and how tobridge it
• What your partner means when she says she needs moreintimacy
Resources Mentioned:
• Men's Intimacy Uncovered (Pleasure Playbook) —https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#ebooks
• The Vibe Tribe Community — https://drstacy.mn.co/
• Free 30-Minute Private Intimacy Consult — https://calendly.com/stacy-drstacy/30-min
• Adult Products Shop — code PURPLE for 20% off https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#catalogs
• Free Access to the PDF Library: https://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/
Host Bio Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Private Intimacy Advisor, Clinical Sexologist, Sex/ Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come withmidlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨ Everything you need is one click away:
• 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
• 🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond thesurface. Try it free for a week. https://drstacy.mn.co/
• 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides forreal bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built. https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#ebooks
• 💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#catalogs
• 📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life. https://calendly.com/stacy-drstacy/30-min
• 🎁 Free PDF library including: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours athttps://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/
• Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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One year. Hundreds of questions. All of it unfiltered.Today Dr. Stacy goes solo for a special anniversary Q&A episode answering the question she gets asked more than almost anything else: Why don't I want sex anymore?
If you're a woman in midlife who has noticed your desire disappearing — and you don't know if it's hormones, your relationship, aging, or just the new you — this episode is the honest conversation your doctor probably isn't having with you.
Dr. Stacy breaks down the questions her community has beenasking: the difference between hormonal and emotional low desire, what perimenopause actually does to your sex drive, the truth about responsive vs. spontaneous desire, why avoiding affection might be hurting you more than you know, and whether desire can actually come back after years of feeling nothing.
No guest. No script. Just Dr. Stacy, your questions, and the kind of honest conversation that makes you feel finally, completelyunderstood.
In This Episode:
• Why low desire in midlife is not the same as losingyour sexuality forever
• How to tell the difference between hormonal, emotional,and relational desire issues
• The perimenopause-libido connection nobody warned youabout
• Responsive desire vs. spontaneous desire — and why thischanges everything
• What it means when you avoid affection to avoid sex
• How to rebuild your sense of self and sexuality whenyour body is changing
• Whether desire can actually come back — and what ittakes
Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helpsmen and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blendingexpertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨ Everything you need is one click away:
🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroomresults. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.
💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.
🎁 Free PDF library or resources: grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com
👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Eileen Kopsaftis — physical therapist, founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, and bestselling author of Pain Culprits! and Aging Culprits! — to have the conversation almost nobody is having: what happens to desire, pleasure, and intimacy when you're living in pain.
Eileen has spent over 30 years helping patients address the root causes of pain — including pelvic floor dysfunction — and has led support groups for women who've experienced trauma and abuse. She brings clinical expertise and real compassion to a topic that affects far more people than ever admit it.
In this episode:
• Why chronic pain kills libido — even before youget to the bedroom
• What your pelvic floor has to do with your sex life (more than you think)
• How past trauma lives in the body and affects intimacy
• Positioning, movement, and pacing as tools for pain-free intimacy
• The nutrition and erectile dysfunction connection nobody talks about
• Why age doesn't have to stop desire
Guest Bio & Links
💜 About Eileen Kopsaftis
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE is the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, LLC — and she is on a mission to erase pain from the world.
An eclectically trained physical therapist, nutrition educator, and bestselling author of Pain Culprits! and Aging Culprits!, Eileen uses her extensive postgraduate education to resolve the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Teaching facts about pain, movement, and aging that are mostly unknown is herspecialty. She speaks nationally, publishes articles, and teaches movement and pain education classes both online and at her local community college.
Eileen has worked with patients navigating pelvic floor dysfunction and its impact on intimacy, and has led support groups for women who've experienced abuse — bringing bothclinical expertise and deep compassion to the intersection of pain and connection.
Her passion is to show people how to age without decline and move without pain — because desire doesn't have an expiration date.
📖 Books: Pain Culprits! | Aging Culprits!
🌐 Website: havelifelongwellbeing.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📺 YouTube: Search Eileen Kopsaftis
🎁 Free resources & membership: havelifelongwellbeing.com
📞 Phone: +1 (518) 496-1265
Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helpsmen and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨ Everything you need is one click away:
👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroomresults. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.
💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.
🎁 Free PDF's including: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at https://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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00:00 Introduction
02:15 What Is the Marriage Pause Button?
13:36 The Three Levels of Connection
31:46 How One Person Can Change a Marriage
41:53 The Unpause App & Practical Tools to ReconnectMost marriages don’t end with a blowup. They quietly pause —and that pause is where desire goes to die.
In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Clinical Sexologist and Sex Coach Dr. Stacy Friedman sits down with marriage coach Lee Baucom — PhD-level therapist, author of seven books, and creator of the Save the Marriage System — to break down why long-term relationships stall, how desire quietly disappears, and what it actually takes to turn it back on.
This is not your average couples therapy advice. This is asexologist talk that gets into the real mechanics of long-term desire, emotional disconnection, and the one thing most couples get completely wrong about communication.
In this episode you will learn:
• Why marriages pause long before they actually break — and the warning signs most people miss
• How daily habits and relationship systems shape intimacy and sexual desire
• Lee’s three levels of connection — and which level is quietly killing your desire right now
• Why communication is NOT the core problem in marriage (andwhat actually is)
• How one person can create real change — even when theirpartner refuses to try
If your relationship feels “fine” but not alive — this conversation is going to hit. Dr. Stacy and Lee give you the tools, the mindset, and the permission slip to stop waiting and start showing updifferently.
👤 About Lee Baucom:
Lee Baucom is a Ph.D.-level trained therapist turned marriage coach with over 35 years of experience helping individuals transform struggling marriages — even when only one partner is willing to take action. He is the creator of the Save the Marriage System, author of seven books including Save the Marriage and How to Save Your Marriage in 3 Simple Steps, and the founder of the Unpause App — a daily reconnection tool designed to help couples rebuild connection, desire, and intimacy through intentional systems and habits. Lee is also the host of relationship-focused podcasts with millions of downloads worldwide and is happily married with two adult children.
👤 About Dr. Stacy Friedman:
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple PassionProject — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology. She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
💥 Links & Resources:
🔗 Lee Baucom — Save the Marriage: https://savethemarriage.store
🔗 Unpause App: http://UnPauseYourMarriage.com
📖 Pleasure Playbooks (16+ step-by-step intimacy guides, $27 each): drstacyfriedman.com
🔥 Vibe Tribe (Dr. Stacy’s private midlife community— live sessions, courses): drstacyfriedman.com → click Vibe Tribe
📅 Free 15-min intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com→ click Free Consultation
🎁 Free PDF — “10 Things They Really Want in Bed (ButWon’t Say Out Loud)”: drstacyfriedman.com
👉 All links: linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
📌 Follow Dr. Stacy:
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn:@drstacyfriedman
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00:00 — Introduction: Meet Lacey Bond
02:04 — What Is Purity Culture? A Crash Course
22:04 — How Religious Trauma Shows Up in Your Sex Life
34:01 — How to Unfuck Yourself: The Healing Process
43:58 — Second Adolescence, BDSM & Reclaiming Your Identity
What did the church teach you about sex? If your answer involves shame, silence, and a long list of rules about what you were not allowed to do with your own body — this episode is for you.
Dr. Stacy Friedman — clinical sexologist and certified sex coach — sits down with Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey), a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and purity culture survivor, for a bold, no-shame sexologist talk about how religious trauma shapes our sexuality and what healing actually looks like on the other side.
In this episode you will learn:
• What purity culture actually is — and the messages it sends about sex, desire, and your body
• Why female desire was erased from religious education entirely — and what that silence costs women
• How religious trauma and sexual repression show up as freeze responses, shame spirals, and dysfunction in adult relationships
• What “second adolescence” means and why it’s a real, necessary part of the deconstruction journey
• How BDSM — built on consent, communication, and self-knowledge — can be a powerful path to healing for purity culture survivors
🎁 FREE OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Book a free 30-minute education call with Lacey at www.IntimacyLacey.com
Guest Bio — Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey)🔥 Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey) is a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and an adult sex, consent, and BDSM educator based in Los Angeles. She’s dedicated to helping people heal — or as she likes to say, unfuck themselves — from Purity Culture, building healthy relationships with other people and developing awesome, shame-free sexuality.
✨ Lacey lived the quintessential Purity Culture experience: raised in the Evangelical church through youth group, Bible study, and Christian school, she graduated from Biola University and was even featured in the 2015 documentary Give Me Sex Jesus. She’s here to tell you that every single one of us can heal — and unfuck ourselves — from it.
📲 Instagram & TikTok: @intimacylacey
🌐 Website: www.IntimacyLacey.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨ Everything you need is one click away: 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
🔥 Vibe Tribe — private midlife community, live sessions, courses, try free for a week. 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — step-by-step guides for real bedroom results.
💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Free 15-min consult.
🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed — drstacyfriedman.com
👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
#PurityCulture #ReligiousTrauma #SexHealing #SexCoach #Sexologist #IntimacyCoach #PurityCultureSurvivor #Deconstruction #ShameFree #SexPositive #ThePurplePassionProject #DrStacyFriedman #FemaleDesire #BDSM #SexualLiberation #ReligiousAbuse #SecondAdolescence #SexAndReligion
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In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Diane Mueller—naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and founder of My Libido Doc—to have the conversation that millions of people are Googling in private: why has my sex drive disappeared, and can I actually get it back?
Dr. Diane shares her own deeply personal origin story (yes, itinvolves pelvic pain and self-pleasure as medicine), breaks down the real physical, emotional, and relationship causes of low libido, and gets into one of the most fascinating topics in modern relationships: how to keep passion alive in long-term monogamy—and what it’s actually like to transition from anon-monogamous lifestyle into a committed relationship.
You’ll learn:
• The most common (and surprising) causes of low sex drive inwomen and men
• How to create novelty and desire with a long-term partner
• What it’s really like to go from poly to monogamy—and how tomake it work
• Why ‘everything looks normal’ on your labs but your libidois still MIA
• Practical tools to start reclaiming your desire today
Plus, Dr. Diane shares details on her book Want to Want It andfree listener resources.
Guest Bio & Links
💃 Meet Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM — sexual wellnessauthority, dual-doctorate doctor, and the woman who turned her own pelvic pain journey into a global mission to help people actually want sex again.
With degrees in both Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Diane blends cutting-edge functional medicine with a deeply human understanding of what it means to live in a body that’s lost its spark. She’s the founder of My Libido Doc, host of The Libido Lounge podcast, author of Want to Want It, and a trainer of medical professionals worldwide.
Her own experience with pelvic pain in her twenties—and thevery personal, very powerful way she healed it—is at the heart of everything she does. She gets it. Which is exactly why thousands of people trust her with their most intimate struggles.
📚 Book: Want to Want It
🌐 Website: MyLibidoDoc.com
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@mylibidodoc
📸 Instagram: @mylibidodoc | @myromancedoc
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drdianemueller
🎙 TikTok: @mylibidodoc
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (503) 890-5856
Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in themedical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertisewith humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨Everything you need is one click away:
🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr.Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.
💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.
🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com
👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sexologist sits down with Miss Nicole Brooke for a raw sexologist talk conversation about sex, confidence, desire, and what happens when a woman stops performing for approval and starts choosing herself.
Nicole shares how dance became the gateway to reclaiming her sensuality, how her experiences in the sex industry reshaped her understanding of power and boundaries, and why access to your body is never the same as intimacy. Together, they explore dating standards, sexual confidence, and the freedomthat comes when women stop over-giving to feel wanted.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why sensual confidence starts in the body, not the mind• How women confuse desire with validation — and how to stop
• What sex work reveals about boundaries, power, and choice
• Why “being available” often kills attraction and self-respect
• How to raise your dating and sexual standards without guilt or apology
• What it really means to choose yourself in sex, dating, and intimacy
Miss Nicole Brooke is a women’s empowerment leader, professional dancer, and coach with a background in education, psychology, and coaching.
After more than a decade of dancing and dating in Spain, Nicole reclaimed her sensuality through movement, which ultimately led her into the sex industry.
She has worked as an exotic dancer and as a legal courtesan at Sheri’s Ranch.
Nicole is the creator of Find Your Sexy®, now housed inside Sexy Sunday School, her modern house of wisdom focused on confidence, pleasure, dating, and self-leadership.
Website: https://beacons.ai/missnicolebrooke
Instagram: @missnicolebrooke
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨Everything you need is one click away:
🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.
💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.
🎁 Free PDF's: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) and many more! Grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com under FREE SEX TIPS
👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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Episode Description:
What does it actually look like to build a sex life that stayshot — not just for a few months, but for nearly two decades? Carol and David, hosts of The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast, have been together and active in the swinging and ethical non-monogamy lifestyle for 18 years. They didn’t stumble into a great sex life. They chose it, talked about it, planned for it, and keptchoosing it even when menopause threw a wrench into everything.
In this candid, spicy, and surprisingly relatable episode, Dr.Stacy sits down with Carol and David to talk about what it really takes to keep desire alive in a long-term relationship — inside the lifestyle and out. From navigating jealousy and communication in open relationships, to the very realchallenge of low libido after menopause, to busting the myth that sex has to be spontaneous to be good — this conversation is packed with insight, laughs, and more than a few mic drop moments.
In this episode you will learn:
• Why they chose the swinging lifestyle and never lookedback
• What healthy communication in an open relationshipactually looks like
• The real truth about libido and desire after menopause
• Why planned sex might be hotter than spontaneous sex
• How to reignite the spark when it’s gone quiet
Guest Bio
The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast With Carol & David 🎤🔥
Because Great Sex Matters — Listen. Learn. Live Sexy!
Are you ready to spice up your sex life and live happy,healthy, and horny? Welcome to The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast — the premier destination for those ready to trade the “status quo” for a life of electrifying intimacy and lifelong connection. Hosted by Carol and David — a real-life couple with nearly two decades of experience navigating the world of open-mindedness, swinging, and ethical non-monogamy — this is a completely uncensored look into the heart of modern relationships.
With their signature style, Carol and David make theconversation sexy, easy, and funny, normalizing the topics we are often too afraid to discuss and proving that no subject is off-limits when it comes to pleasure.
Find Carol & David: Instagram:@exploringthelifestyletogether | Podcast: The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast | https://thesexylifestyle.com
Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to makemidlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy —without apology with sexologist talk.
She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertisewith humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨Everything you need is one click away:
🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr.Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversationsthat go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Ethical non-monogamy? Check this one out!
https://e.drstacyfriedman.com/product-details/product/69419b9478c766392929527a
💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possiblefor your sex life.
🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com
👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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Mismatched libido is incredibly common — but most coupleshandle it with pressure, silence, or frustration. 😬
In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with intimacy coach Dan Purcell to unpack the truth behind “duty sex,” desire discrepancies, and what actually helps couples reconnect. They explore why different sex drives don’t mean something is broken, how obligation quietly kills desire, and practical ways to rebuild spark without forcing it.
This conversation is real, relatable, and packed with tools couples can actually use. 💜
What You’ll Learn
• Why mismatched libido is normal in long-term relationships
• How “duty sex” slowly drains emotional & sexual connection
• The difference between low desire and blocked desire
• Practical ways to close the desire gap without shame
• Why playfulness is one of the most powerful intimacy tools
• What a realistic “desire comeback” actually looks like
Guest Bio ✨
Dan Purcell is a sex and intimacy coach dedicated to helping married couples build and maintain sexually vibrant, emotionally connected relationships. He is the Founder of Get Your Marriage On and the creator of the apps Intimately Us and Just Between Us, tools designed to help couples strengthen communication, increase connection, and bring more playfulness into their intimate lives.
For over six years, Dan has coached couples through mismatched desire, intimacy challenges, and communication breakdowns — helping partners move from obligation and pressure to authentic, chosen intimacy.
🔗 Website & social links: getyourmarriageon.com
📱 Apps: Intimately Us & Just Between UsHost Bio 💜
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blendingexpertise, humor, and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.
✨ Everything you need is one click away:
🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.
📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.
💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.
🎁Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com
👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.
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The Purple Passion Project is the podcast where sex, intimacy, and real connection are discussed honestly—without shame, fluff, or small talk.
In this episode, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Arthur Burnett, a Johns Hopkins urologist and pioneering researcher whose work helped shape modern erectile medicine.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• How erections actually work and why blood flow matters more than willpower
• Why stress and performance anxiety sabotage desire and confidence
• How masculinity myths quietly damage intimacy and relationships
• What men can do when their body doesn’t respond the way they expect
• How couples can stay connected instead of shutting down
This episode is educational, reassuring, and practical for men and partners navigating erectile challenges, pressure, and intimacy concerns.
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In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Laurie Handlers to explore boundaries as the foundation for extraordinary intimacy, why your best sex might still be ahead of you, and how to create desire that doesn't fade—even after decades together.
Laurie shares her journey of finding her soulmate at 67, breaks down the 3-step boundary formula that transforms relationships, and explains why couples are "endangered" and what it takes to save them.
What You'll Learn:
• Why finding love at 67 taught Laurie what she didn't know at 27
• The 3-step boundary formula that makes intimacy hotter
• How people-pleasing kills desire and what to do instead
• Why couples are going extinct and how to become extraordinary
• What Tantra actually is (beyond the marathon sex myth)
• How sexuality becomes a portal to healing
• One 5-minute practice to reconnect tonight
• Why your best sexual years might still be ahead of you
Guest Bio
Laurie Handlers is a bestselling author, international retreat leader, and relationship visionary with over 40 years of experience in sacred sexuality, empowerment, and transformational education. Featured in the New York Times and on Bloomberg Canada, she's spoken before thousands and been a guest on countless podcasts, summits, and media platforms.
As host of two long-running podcasts—Tantra Cafe and Sex and Happiness (15 years!)—Laurie has spent decades challenging taboos and inspiring embodied self-love through humor, honesty, and deep wisdom.
Her current passion? Saving couples from extinction. After finding the love of her life at 67, she now teaches singles and couples how to attract, ignite, and sustain extraordinary love.
📖 Author of:
• Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy (International Bestseller)
• Sex & Happiness Over 60: It Only Gets Better!
🎓 Lead Facilitator for the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) since 2008
🌐 Website: lauriehandlers.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎁 FREE Download: lauriehandlers.com
Instagram: @laurie.handlers
Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!
💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) at drstacyfriedman.com
💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.com
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Ever feel like you’re too tired, too busy, or just not “in the mood”? In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Go From Frustrated to Fulfilled, to uncover how one simple weekly ritual can reignite intimacy, deepen connection, and transform your sex life.
Elana shares how The Sure Thing began as a personal experiment to save her own marriage—and became a life-changing pleasure practice for people everywhere. Together, they explore how to get out of your head and back into your body, why “waiting for the mood” is a myth, and how presence and surrender create the conditions for real pleasure.
Whether you’re partnered or solo, this episode will show you that desire isn’t gone… It’s just waiting for your attention.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
• How a simple weekly pleasure ritual can rekindle long-term desire
• Why presence—not perfection—is the gateway to pleasure
• How to get out of your head and back into your body
• The real truth about “not being in the mood.”
• How sensuality can be practiced daily, not just in the bedroom
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✨ Guest Bio
Lover. Mother. Writer. Mentor. Activist. Priestess.
Elana Auerbach spent her early life on “the conveyor belt of life”—doing what was expected until it all fell apart. After leaving a life that looked perfect on paper, she began exploring sensuality and embodiment, eventually founding Sensuelle: A Woman’s Journey into Sensuality.
Her upcoming book, The Sure Thing, offers the same weekly ritual that reignited passion in her own 20-year marriage—a simple, powerful pleasure practice designed to help anyone go from frustrated to fulfilled.
🌐 Website: surethingexperiment.com
📸 Instagram: @elana.auerbach
💬 Facebook: Elana Auerbach
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💜 Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!
💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com
💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com
🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic
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In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Veronica Lynn Clark to explore what intimacy looks like after trauma—and how healing the body can reopen the door to pleasure. This conversation moves from safety and self-trust to embodiment, sensuality, and ultimately reclaiming orgasm without pressure or performance.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your desire, or your pleasure, this episode will remind you that healing and arousal are not opposites—they’re partners.
In This Episode, you’ll Learn:
• Why emotional safety is the foundation of sexual confidence
• How trauma lives in the body—and how to gently reconnect
• The role of embodiment in rebuilding intimacy
• Why orgasm is not about performance but presence
• How partners can support healing without trying to “fix” it
• Practical first steps toward reclaiming sensuality and self-trust
👩💼 Guest Bio & Links
Veronica Lynn Clark is a trailblazer in personal transformation, intimacy empowerment, and somatic healing. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped countless individuals reclaim their power, heal from trauma, and embrace lives of authenticity and purpose.
A certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Intimacy Coach, and Transformational Speaker, Veronica is known for her ability to demystify complex emotional and relational dynamics, offering practical tools for healing and self-discovery. Her programs blend deep compassion with embodied expertise, creating transformative spaces where individuals feel safe to explore vulnerability and step into their fullest selves.
Veronica is the creator of Body Temple Sensuality Training for Women and The One Human Experience, both global programs bridging embodiment, intimacy, and emotional intelligence. She also hosts the Liberate Your Orgasm Podcast and is the author of To Be Aligned and S.E.X. Boss. Her retreats and workshops—featured at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa—integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and energy work to support holistic transformation.
Website: www.veronicalynnclark.com/intimacy/coaching
Instagram: @veronicalclark
Podcast: Liberate Your Orgasm
https://www.veronicalynnclark.com/better-sex-less-drama-book-series
💜 Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!
💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com
💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com
🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic
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In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with sex therapist and single mom Keri Green for a grounded, honest conversation about dating in your 40s, mismatched desire, and why comfort matters more than performance in intimacy. Together, they explore how pressure, expectations, and silence quietly shut down desire for both women and men.
Listeners will walk away with insight around:
• Why comfort creates better sex than confidence or performance
• How mismatched libido often reflects safety and communication issues
• The impact of cultural expectations on men’s and women’s desire
• How to reconnect with intimacy without blame or pressure
💜 Guest Bio
Keri Green, LMFT, CST is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples through intimacy and relationship challenges. As a single mom dating in her 40s, Keri blends professional expertise with lived experience to help people feel comfortable in their bodies, communicate openly, and reclaim authentic desire.
Website: kerigreenlmft.com
💜 Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!
💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com
💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com
🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic
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In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacysits down with psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Laurie Singer to talk all things fetishes, desire, and neurodivergence. From the psychology behind why fetishes develop to how neurodivergent individuals often experience desire differently, this candid and compassionate conversationexplores the beauty of misunderstood pleasure. Laurie opens up about her decades of clinical experience, her book "You’re Not Crazy," and why education and empathy are essential for a healthy, shame-free approach to sexuality.
Whether you’re curious, kinky, or simply craving more understanding—this episode brings insight, humor, and heart to a topic that deserves both.Laurie Singer is a licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who heads Laurie Singer Behavioral Services inCamarillo, CA. For over 20 years, she has integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategies to support both children and adults facing mental health challenges. Her first book, "You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes," invites readers inside the therapy room to better understandtheir own behaviors and emotions. She’s currently completing her second book, focusing on resilience and endurance as a decorated athlete. Laurie is passionate about educating people on sexuality, neurodiversity, and emotional well-being.
🌐 Website: https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSingerBehavioral📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie__singerDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real,and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!💜Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed(But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottlehere: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic.
[00:00:00] Introduction to Purple Passion Project
[00:01:10] Guest introduction: Laurie Singer
[00:02:29] Laurie’s background and path to psychotherapy
[00:05:33] Fetishes and neurodivergence
[00:08:46] Case studies on behavioral challenges
[00:18:55] Understanding desires in neurodivergent individuals
[00:25:32] Navigating fetishes in relationships
[00:35:16] Managing compulsive behaviors and masturbation
[00:45:34] Support, education, and "You're Not Crazy"
[00:51:57] Final thoughts and host outreach -
In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Certified Sexologist and Relationship Coach Kevin Anthony for a raw conversation about men’s performance, stamina, erection challenges, and the pressure to “get it right” in the bedroom.
They unpack why performance anxiety is so common, how lasting longer is about presence, not pressure, and why ignoring intimacy leads many couples into sexless marriages. The episode also explores cultural and religious shame around sex and reframes intimacy as sacred, essential, and worth fixing before disconnection becomes permanent.
What listeners will gain:
• Why men struggle with performance and confidence more than they admit
• What actually causes premature ejaculation and erection issues
• How lasting longer improves connection and pleasure for both partners
• What defines a sexless marriage, and why they slowly erode relationships
• How shame and conditioning block desire and intimacy
• Why sexual connection matters for emotional safety and long-term love
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👤 Guest Bio
Kevin Anthony is a Certified Sexologist, Tantra Counselor, NLP Practitioner, and Sex, Love & Relationship Coach with over a decade of experience helping men, women, and couples build deeper intimacy and better sex.
With more than 20 years devoted to studying relationships and sexuality, Kevin has coached hundreds of clients, hosted 370+ podcast episodes, interviewed 150+ experts, and created over 1,000 educational YouTube videos. He is the host of The Love Lab Podcast and the creator of Kevin Anthony Coaching.
Links:
Website: https://www.kevinanthonycoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinanthonycoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinanthonycoaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kevinanthonycoaching
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🎙️ Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, she helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and create hotter, healthier intimacy without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
✨Stay connected✨
Download 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (code PURPLE for 20% off), or book a complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.com.
Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for resources and behind-the-scenes magic.
If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can support blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.💜
Get your FREE bottle here:
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Menopause and midlife changes don’t just affect the body; they affect desire, intimacy, confidence, and connection. In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez, licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist, for an honest conversation about sex and hormones in midlife.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How menopause impacts desire, arousal, and painful sex
• Why body changes can affect confidence and intimacy
• How men experience aging through erectile and hormone changes
• Why these shifts are normal and more common than people think
• How couples can talk about these changes without shame or blame
• Ways partners can support each other and stay connected
This episode is about normalizing midlife changes and learning how intimacy can evolve instead of disappearing.
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👩⚕️Guest Bio
Dr. Shannon Chavez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, certified sex coach, and clinical sexologist with over two decades of experience. She specializes in sexual wellness, intimacy and relationship coaching, and attachment-based psychotherapy. Her holistic approach blends sex education, psychotherapy, and somatic practices to help individuals and couples reconnect to pleasure and emotional closeness.
She has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and Cosmopolitan and is a sought-after speaker and educator.
Instagram: @drshannonchavez
Free pleasure guides are available through her website.
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🎙️Host Bio
Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and empowering. Her motto: My passion is to help you create yours.
✨Stay connected beyond the show✨
Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.
Follow @drstacyfriedman for tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.
💜Looking for a supplement that supports blood flow and sexual health? Check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.
Get your FREE bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
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In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, founder and CEO of FirmTech, to explore the future of men’s s3xual performance and why erections are about far more than just s3x. This conversation breaks down the concept of erectile fitness and how changes in erection quality can be one of the earliest indicators of cardiovascular and vascular health issues.
Dr. Justin explains why erectile dysfunction doesn’t happen overnight, how shame and silence keep men from getting help sooner, and how modern s3xtech is giving men real data about their bodies for the first time. Together, they unpack how pleasure, prevention, and performance can work together to support long-term health, confidence, and intimacy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What erectile fitness is and why it matters before ED shows up
• How erection quality is linked to heart and vascular health
• Why nighttime erections are an important health signal
• Common myths men believe about erections and performance
• How shame and pressure affect male desire and confidence
• How FirmTech’s Tech Ring tracks erection firmness and duration
• What partners should understand about supporting men without pressure
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👨⚕️ GUEST BIO
Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP
CEO & Founder of FirmTech
Dr. Elliot Justin is the CEO and Founder of FirmTech, the world’s first s3x tech company focused on improving men’s erectile fitness and long-term sexual health. His work centers on the connection between sexual performance and cardiovascular health, helping men recognize early warning signs before more serious health issues arise.
A former Emergency Medicine physician and healthcare technology consultant, Dr. Justin is a serial healthcare entrepreneur who has founded and exited Pegasus Emergency Group and Swift MD. He studied at Harvard University and Boston University School of Medicine and lives in Montana with his wife of 35 years and their family.
🌐 Website: https://myfirmtech.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirmtech/
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46J3ibyYyQNPBr5T58DpFg
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfirmtech
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💜 HOST BIO
Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With 26+ years in the medical field and 20+ years working in the sexuality field, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
✨ Stay connected with Dr. Stacy ✨
• FREE download: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud)
• Sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off)
• Complimentary 15-minute coaching consult worldwide
Find it all at drstacyfriedman.com and follow @drstacyfriedman
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What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but an opening?
In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Sheryl, a 55-year-old single mom and business owner who redefined her life and relationships after years of monogamy. Just before turning 50, Sheryl stepped into the BDSM lifestyle and later incorporated swinging—discovering not just freedom, but a deeply committed partnership rooted in trust, communication, and consent.
Sheryl shares her journey through marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, how she shifted her mindset around monogamy, and what it really looks like to balance parenting, work, privacy, and pleasure. Together, they challenge the myth that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead show how intentional agreements and consent can strengthen connection.
Topics Covered:
• Moving from monogamy into BDSM and swinging
• Midlife sexual awakening and mindset shifts
• Talking to a partner about opening the relationship
• Consent, safety, and privacy in the lifestyle
• Body confidence and representation in BDSM spaces
• Balancing parenting, work, and adult connection
• Breaking myths about cheating and deviance
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🎧 Guest Bio – Sheryl is a 55-year-old single mom, business owner, and woman who fully embraced her midlife awakening. After experiencing marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, she entered the BDSM lifestyle just before turning 50, where she unexpectedly found not only her passion, but her life partner. She met her partner at her third-ever BDSM party, and together they’ve built a committed, playful, and deeply connected relationship that also includes the swing lifestyle.
As a full-figured woman and single parent to a teenage son, Sheryl openly shares the realities of balancing work, parenting, privacy, and an alternative lifestyle. She’s passionate about challenging misconceptions that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead highlights the role of consent, trust, and communication. Her belief is simple: midlife isn’t the end—it’s where freedom begins.
Her username on Fetlife: Leo_Sher, and on SDC it is WickedandLeo
Host Bio – Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show ✨
Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.
Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.
💜 Bonus for your health + pleasure:
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In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Stacy welcomes psychotherapist and author Sherry Gaba, LCSW, to dive deep into the world of toxic relationships, codependency, and love addiction. Sherry shares her personal story of early trauma and how it shaped her romantic patterns—and what it really takes to break free. Together, they explore why we get addicted to toxic love, how trauma bonding keeps us hooked, and the first powerful steps to healing.
If you’ve ever found yourself drawn to someone who feels like “home” but hurts like hell, this conversation will open your eyes and your heart.
🎧 Listen for insights on:
• How trauma shapes who you’re attracted to
• The difference between love and love addiction
• The sneaky red flags of codependent and toxic relationships
• How to finally stop the cycle and choose healthy love
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💜 Guest Bio
Sherry Gaba, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and leading expert on addiction and recovery. She helps clients heal from codependency, toxic relationships, love addiction, and transgenerational trauma.
She’s the author of Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love and a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People.
You may have seen her on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, CNN, Inside Edition, or Access Live—and she currently hosts The Love Fix podcast.
🌐 Website: www.SherryGaba.com
📘 Book: Love Smacked
🎁 Free Quiz: The Link Between Trauma & Codependency
📲 Instagram: @codependencycurious
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💜 Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
✨ Stay connected!
💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud)
💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)
📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com
🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free
📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic
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