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Welcome back to another smoking hot week of Carnal Knowledge, a sexy rendezvous between sex and science. This week, bad bitch researcher Anna treats the hosts to a study that highlights the complexity of human attraction and the subtle ways in which our behaviours can signal deeper qualities to potential partners. The study investigates the role humour plays in social interactions, capable of influencing our perceptions and relationships in significant ways. Anna breaks down how the researchers classified “positive” and “negative” humour and what humour signifies in terms of long-term partnership compatibility. Spoiler alert: Get your little joke books out. Time to communicate with warmth and playfulness.
Link to study:
My funny valentine: How humor styles affect romantic interest
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What do you get when you mix water and fire juuust right? Guest Sureya Leonard is a holistic sex and relationship coach, influenced by her personal and spiritual study of Taoism and Tantra and the route of healing that she took when she became chronically ill. Bryde and Jeremie jump feet first into one of the frameworks Sureya uses to help her coaching clients - the Chakra System. Sureya breaks down the use of the Chakra system as a diagnostic tool for understanding and addressing sexual dysfunction, explains how sexual energy moves differently through the system for men and women, and teaches the hosts about the concept of redirecting sexual energy for a more body-full, longer lasting orgasm without ejaculation, or sending the energy in and up, rather than out. Finally, an interesting chat about masturbation, its benefits and its drawbacks. Check out Sureya’s free offering via her link tree below!
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Welcome back to Carnal Knowledge - where curiosity meets carnal desires! This week, we dive into the fascinating world of self-expansion and its tantalizing effects on sexual desire and relationship satisfaction. Resident researcher Anna brings us a groundbreaking study examining how self-expanding activities can reignite the flames of passion in long-term relationships. Join us as we unpack the study's three conditions and their intriguing impact on intimacy, self-growth, and romantic satisfaction. Discover how embracing new experiences together can breathe new life into established relationships and spark deeper connections. Don't miss this deep dive into the psychology of desire and the secrets to keeping the heat alive. Until next week, embrace the new, ignite the old.
Link to study:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-47337-001
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Intimacy isn't just for the easy times; it’s a lifeline when the going gets tough. This week, Sam T joins TMO to explore the profound role of intimacy and connection amidst the harrowing journey of caregiving for a child with cancer. They challenge the taboo of finding joy in hardship, with Sam sharing how her bond with her partner deepened during their daughter's treatment, offering solace and a brief respite from their pain. The conversation dives into the strain preexisting conditions can place on partnerships and the risk of separation or divorce. Together, they tackle the stigma of maintaining intimacy in the face of trauma and emphasize its importance as a coping mechanism. Hear about the heightened emotions, the resilience required, and the growth that comes from choosing to stay connected even when escape seems tempting.
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This week on Carnal Knowledge resident researcher Anna shares a study on sexting and its impact on relationships. This spurs conversation between Jer, Bryde and Anna about changing societal attitudes towards sexting, their own experiences with sexting, and that one time sexting almost got included in the big book of psychological disorders. Have a listen and hear abut the influence of relationship type in determining the positive or negative consequences of sexting, gender differences in sending sexy texts and photos, and a link between attachment style in sexting experiences. Until next week, fight clean, text dirty.
Link to Study:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563217303898
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This week Jer and Bryde are coming at you with a little host hang. Bryde is excited about a recent story that made headlines regarding a multi-million dollar insurance policy taken out on a pair of testicles. Publicity stunt aside, insuring body parts is not as uncommon as one might think. Speaking of publicity stunts, the Japanese government creating a dating app is not one. It's their final Hail Mary approach to address wildly declining birth rates. Might be faster if Japan just imported Nick Cannon for a couple of years.
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Welcome back to another edition of Carnal Knowledge! A weekly rendezvous between sex and science. This week, Anna delivers some interesting research on the impacts that virtual reality erotica can make on feelings of presence, arousal, and sexual desire for women viewers. Could this be a new frontier of sexual exploration of desires and preferences? The study illuminates differences in effectiveness between VR and 2D viewing, as well as first-person POV vs a more voyeruistic third-person experience. Closing the orgasm gap, one erotic story at a time!
Link to Study:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563217303898?casa_token=HAk1Qsqy6AcAAAAA:1ngfqQ9WoEiFE3hJu43BiSpRQUsVt7qvnX-9XFsAzTZs8yiWzB2x6jh401DBiNU8KbritIaXrQ
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When life gives you lemons, sometimes it also gives you endometriosis. April Maria (aka Venus Libido) shares her transformative journey from patient to advocate to sex educator highlighting the labyrinthine path to a proper diagnosis and the frustrating lack of awareness surrounding endometriosis. Delving into the impact on sexual pleasure and intimacy, April underscores the importance of breaking the silence around this often misunderstood condition. She explains the ins and outs of endometriosis, from painful symptoms to the challenges of induced menopause. Through candid discussion, April explores how pelvic pain can derail mental health and daily life, while championing holistic wellness and self-care as vital tools for managing chronic pain. With her expertise as a sex educator, she empowers her followers to take charge of their health and seek support.
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Website
Linktree
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Are you cliterate or a cliteridiot? Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author, therapist, speaker and Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduate students each year. Bryde and Jeremie chat with Dr. Mintz about the evolution of her course and the challenges of teaching in this field. She shares insights on the changing landscape of gender identity, the impact of new research on teaching, and the intersection of sexual pleasure with body image and self-consciousness. And don’t miss it - keep your ears open for the one takeaway that has all the apiarists abuzz!
Keywords
human sexuality, gender identity, teaching challenges, inclusive language, debunking myths, personal stories, sexuality, gender, language, education, cultural norms, sexual pleasure, orgasm gap, gender inclusivity, body image, self-consciousness, cultural impact
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We're back with another edition of Carnal Knowledge! A weekly rendezvous between sex and science.This time around Anna explores the findings of a study on women's experiences with genital touching, sexual pleasure, and orgasm. The study reveals that there is a wide range of preferences and techniques when it comes to pleasurable stimulation (duh). Some key findings include the importance of clitoral stimulation during intercourse, the preference for light to medium pressure on the vulva, and the various styles and patterns of touch that women enjoy. But guess what else is important? Emotional intimacy and communication with a partner! Pleasure isn't a one size fits all folks!
Link to study
Citation:
Herbenick, D., Fu, T. C. (Jane), Arter, J., Sanders, S. A., & Dodge, B. (2018). Women’s Experiences With Genital Touching, Sexual Pleasure, and Orgasm: Results From a U.S. Probability Sample of Women Ages 18 to 94. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 44(2), 201–212. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2017.1346530
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Know what isn't a big deal? Herpes. Don't take it from us. Cassie Black, also known as Safe Slut, joins the conversation to discuss her experience with genital herpes and the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections. She shares her journey of advocacy, sex positivity, and the evolution of her brand, Safe Slut. Cassie dives into topics such as safe sex, communication, and the normalization of STI testing and disclosure. Cassie's life isn't just about advocacy though. She is also a porn star! Cassie lays out her evolution from Safe Slut to Cassie Black, the challenges of branding and marketing in the adult industry, the transition from OnlyFans to mainstream porn, and the censorship and stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections and diseases on social media platforms.
Keywords
STIs, sexually transmitted infections, herpes, sex positivity, advocacy, safe sex, communication, stigma, disclosure, sex education, Safe Slut, Cassie Black, branding, marketing, adult industry, OnlyFans, mainstream porn, sexually transmitted infections, stigma, censorship, social media
Find Cassie:
Instagram: @safe.slut AND @thecassieback
Tiktok: @safe.slut
OnlyFans
YouTube
Patreon
Website
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Welcome back to Carnal Knowledge! A weekly rendezvous between sex and science. This week Anna take Jer and Bryde down a deep dark rabbit hole exploring the mating psychology of incels (involuntarily celibate individuals) and challenges some common misconceptions about them. This study explores the three big M's when it comes to incels; Misfortunes, Misperceptions, and Misrepresentations. A conversation that emphasizes the importance of compassion when talking about a group who's beliefs and behaviours stems from deep rooted issues and trauma.
Link to study
Citation:
Costello, W., Rolon, V., Thomas, A. G., & Schmitt, D. P. (2023). The Mating Psychology of Incels (Involuntary Celibates): Misfortunes, Misperceptions, and Misrepresentations. The Journal of Sex Research, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2023.2248096
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Purity pledges are a thing of the past, right? Portia Brown is a sex coach and educator, and a purity culture drop out. Hailing from the Midwest, Portia knew from an early age that anything she wanted to understand about sex she was going to have to read about at the library. A religious upbringing paired with abstinence only sex ed didn’t stop Portia from becoming the teenager who was thrilled to be handing out condoms at her college fresh week.
This week Jeremie and Bryde chat with Portia about purity culture and its impact on society and reproductive rights, evident in the overturning of Roe v Wade, the rise of modesty influencers, and the increase in conservative ideologies. They discuss how the Covid pandemic may have pushed society even further in this direction. Jeremie learns about Father Daughter Balls, or, Purity Balls, commonplace in some conservative a Christian groups in the US.
Portia's Links:
Instagram
Twitter
Tiktok
Website
Keywords
sex coach, purity culture, religious beliefs, oppression, women, LGBTQ+ community, challenge, dismantle, inclusive, sex-positive, purity culture, reproductive rights, societal norms, conservative ideologies, COVID-19, political divide, abstinence-only sex education, comprehensive sex education,
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Turn Me On presents: Carnal Knowledge! Our new weekly rendezvous between sex and science. In this conversation, TMO's resident sex researcher, Anna, discusses a paper titled 'Does Clitoral Knowledge Translate Into Orgasm? The Interplay Between Clitoral Knowledge, Gendered Sexual Scripts, and Orgasm Experience.'
The paper explores the inequality in orgasm rates and sexual pleasure between heterosexual women and men. Do women have more clitoral knowledge than men? Does gendered sexual scripts impact sexual pleasure? What is more important for the optimal orgasm experience; a knowledge of our genital anatomy or our ability to advocate for the pleasure that we desire? Science is sexy, folks.
Link to study
Citation:
Dienberg, M. F., Oschatz, T., Kosman, E., & Klein, V. (2023). Does Clitoral Knowledge Translate into Orgasm? The Interplay Between Clitoral Knowledge, Gendered Sexual Scripts, and Orgasm Experience. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 49(5), 484–496. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.2147112
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If masturbation needs anything, it’s some fresh new idioms. Welcome to Season 5 of Turn Me On, a season where hosts Bryde and Jeremie are excited to dive even deeper into their mutual love for words, science, and perspective shifting conversations in the name of bettering the sex and love lives of all. Welcome, Anna! A fabulous addition to this season, Anna is a passionate graduate student from Columbia University who is excited to share the latest in sex research every week in a brand new segment. Fans of Turn Me On, get ready for a second episode every week to help you keep that pilot light lit.
In this host episode, Bryde presents Jeremie with some unasked questions about common masturbation habits, and tests him with some hard hitting trivia including how and when masturbation shows up in humans and non-human animals, and which famous person said what on the subject of autoeroticism.
Takeaways
Masturbation is a common and healthy behavior in humans and animals.Masturbation can have mental health benefits, such as stress relief and increased confidence.Sex toys can enhance the experience of masturbation, but personal preferences vary.Different animals engage in self-pleasure using various techniques and objects.Famous individuals have shared their thoughts and experiences related to masturbation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s a bigger turn off than feeling like sex might shred your vagina? Deb Porteus found new love right along the same time she started perimenopause, and the kicker is that "new relationship energy" sex combined with vaginal dryness for folks who are going through “the change”, it fucking hurts. They tried the standards and explored at length, but firecracker Deb and her lover Brian were determined to make something better than what they could find, and The Pleasure Pods were born. Longtime friends from teaching yoga together, Deb, Bryde and Jeremie chat about what The Pleasure Pods are made of, what they look, feel, smell, and taste like, and the many ways they can be used to enhance your pleasure. No, this is not an ad! Deb has a spirit that will light you up and inspire you, and you will enjoy her story of how she went about getting into lube development and becoming a “friggin’ awesome squirter”.
Pleasure Pods Links:
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
www.thepleasurepods.com
Takeaways
Pleasure Pods are small, solid lubricant pods made of natural ingredients like mango butter, cocoa butter, and coconut butter.The pods melt upon contact with the skin, providing a smooth and long-lasting lubrication.Pleasure Pods can be used for sexual activities, massages, and as a skincare product for soothing irritated skin.Deborah's personal experience with perimenopause and vaginal dryness inspired her to create Pleasure Pods to address the lack of effective and safe lubricants on the market.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the most common question an online sex educator finds in her DMs? Danielle Bezalel, aka DB, is an executive producer and creator of Sex Ed with DB. She has a Master of Public Health with a focus on sexuality and reproductive health. In this conversation, she talks to Bryde and Jeremie about public health and its role with sex education, highlighting the need for age-appropriate and medically accurate sex education that covers topics such as boundaries, consent, puberty, menstruation, STIs, and contraception, and statistics relating to abstinence only sex ed.
DB breaks down the benefits of masturbation, including effects on stress levels, mood, and confidence, and details on her own masturbation science project and the findings. Jeremie offers a brief history lesson on the Magic Wand. Other topics of conversation include the challenges of being a sexual health influencer on social media plus a workshop to help folks who are establishing their sex health brands online. DB also addresses questions about talking to children about masturbation and the most common questions she receives as a sexual health educator.
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Website
Workshop
Youtube
Other episode mentions:
Guttmacher Institute
Keywords: sex education, public health, abstinence-only, comprehensive, age-appropriate, medically accurate, boundaries, consent, puberty, menstruation, STIs, contraception, pleasure, orgasm gap, sex education, masturbation, sexual health, Magic Wand, confidence, parenting, sex toys, social media
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What's it like to make a decision in favour of your sexual and mental well-being that costs you everything you know and sometimes everyone you love? Julia and Jeremiah Postema are certified sex therapists who grew up in different religious communities, and from their experiences they speak to singles and couples who are on their own healing path from shame, disillusionment, and allegiance to the church. Jeremie and Bryde chat with today's guests about the restrictive gendered messages around relationships and sexuality that exist within evangelical, Mormon, and Pentecostal communities. They also talk about the challenges of existing in both religious and philosophical spaces and the grief that can come with leaving a religious community. They highlight the importance of expanding options for healthy relationships and sexuality, at a pace that is appropriate for those in treatment.
Find Sexvangelicals here:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Substack
Keywords
sex, religion, sexuality, religious communities, sex therapy, gender norms, trad wife, evangelical, Mormon, Pentecostal, philosophy, spirituality, grief, leaving a religious community, healthy relationships, religion, sexuality, relationships, abstinence-only education, gender differences, shame, therapy, couples, communication
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Have you ever wondered why your mother/daughter is such a bitch? Dr. Debra Mandel, nationally renowned psychologist and author of 4 books including the bestselling "Dump That Chump," joins Bryde and Jeremie for a conversation about Dr. Debra’s latest release, “Sassy & Rude, Her New Attitude: A Tough Love Guide for Moms on How to Bring Back The Sugar and Spice in Their Not-so-Nice Adult Daughters”. This conversation centers on the relationship between adult mothers and adult daughters, and this information is for you if you are either of those or anyone who knows and loves a mother daughter duo. The three talk through personal anecdotes and professional insights on themes of shame, power dynamics, shifts in relationship, independence, boundaries, expectations, body image, and more. Dr. Debra provides insights and advice on fostering healthy communication, addressing conflicts, and supporting each other's growth.
Dr. Debra brings over 30 years working clinically with individuals, couples, and families with a range of specialties from relationship and daily life issues to depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addiction, and she speaks on her subject with humour and compassion at the forefront.
Links
Twitter: @DrDebraMandel
Instagram: @dr.debramandel
Facebook: Dr. Debra Mandel, The LOVE Warrior
Youtube: @debramandel7083
Website: DrDebraOnline.com
Keywords
parent-adult child relationships, healing, communication, power dynamics, open dialogue, understanding, mothers, adult daughters, boundaries, expectations, roles, responsibilities, self-care, body image, communication, conflicts, growth, empathy, understanding
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It’s time for a revolution in the sheets and the streets, as we sit down with Cindy Gallop, the genius at the forefront of the Social Sex Revolution. Cindy, the visionary behind MakeLoveNotPorn, shares the serendipitous inception of her platform and how it's challenging and reshaping societal norms around sex. But that's just the first layer. Delving deeper, Cindy unravels the complex web of gender bias in AI, advocating for a seismic shift towards inclusivity and safety in tech through the lens of female innovation. Imagine a world where AI not only serves us but enhances our creativity and nurtures ethical, consensual relationships in the digital age—Cindy believes it's not just possible; it's imperative. From the gritty challenges of entrepreneurship to the soaring potential of AI in the arts and sex tech, this conversation is a masterclass in disruption, diversity, and daring to dream.
Relevant Links:
MakeLoveNotPorn
TheArts.AI
MakeLoveNotPorn WeFunder
Socials:
Substack
Instagram
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Linkedin
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