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  • Welcome to episode 140 (a) of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m pleased to welcome Susan Bratton to the podcast. In this episode she speaks to me about sex toys, why couples are using them, how they can add sex appeal and changing the sexual dynamic of a relationship with a sex toy.

    Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships.

    Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion.

    Married to her husband Tim since 1993, Susan is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. Susan has been featured in The New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY show as well as appearing on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and on NBC as the “Marriage Magician.”

    Millions of couples and singles have been touched by her TV appearances and Better Lover YouTube channel. Through her Insider’s Club newsletter at Personal Life Media.com, Susan gives away, free of charge, countless MP3 audios, videos, articles, and ebooks.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    The reasons why couples are using sex toys Helping to bridge the orgasm gap Taking a look at certain sex toys such as cock rings What to look for in a sex toy when purchasing one Can sex toys change the dynamic of a couple's sex life? Understanding the clitoral erection Making the most of a clitoral erection How sex toys can add sex appeal Knowing the best times to approach using a sex toy with your partner

    Resources

    Personal Life Media
    Instagram@SusanBratton
    My YouTube 'Better Lover’ Channel

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  • Welcome to episode 143 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it is my pleasure to welcome Dalychia Saah to the podcast. In this episode she speaks to me about allowing yourself to have more pleasure, why we struggle to connect with our bodies and finding your erotic voice.

    Dalychia Saah (she/her) is a sexuality educator, professor, writer, and speaker. Through her words and work, Dalychia facilitates space for people to connect deeper with their desires for their body, relationships, life, and our world. She is passionate about people unlearning oppressive norms that are externalized, inter-personalized, and internalized that keep us from moving towards a more liberated way of being. Dalychia believes that systematic forms of oppression can be overthrown by a reclamation of intra- and interpersonal power.

    Dalychia is the co-founder of Afrosexology, a pleasure based sex education platform that creates educational content and workshops to center the pleasure, empowerment, and liberation of Black people. Afrosexology’s work covers topics such as masturbation, self love, enhancing communication in relationships, radical twerking, racialized sexual oppression, body agency and much more. Through Afrosexology, she has created space for tens of thousands of people of color to reclaim their sexuality and body agency.

    Dalychia is a lecturer professor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, where she teaches graduate level courses in social theory, social justice, and sexuality education. She is also a sought after facilitator and keynote speaker for conferences and events related to social justice and/or sexuality.

    Her work and words have been featured in HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Allure Magazine, Vibe Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Playboy Magazine, Broadly, and others. She has received the Phenomenal Woman Award, Spirit of Social Work Award, Rev. Robert Gilbert Advocacy Award, and Academy for Leadership & Civic Engagement Leadership Award.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    The internal and external oppressive challenges that get in the way of pleasure A lack pleasure pride in our society How we seek to create goals and aims out of every aspect of our lives The detrimental effect of being too goal orientated Why struggle to connect with our bodies The power of self-care Liberation through masturbation Finding your erotic voice Learning to overcome our fears of allowing ourselves pleasure

    Resources

    http://www.afrosexology.com

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  • EP144 - Getting Off Without Checking Out with Jessica Graham

    Welcome to episode 144 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome Jessica Graham to the podcast. In this episode she speaks to me about incorporating fantasy in a healthy way, how sexuality is connected to spirituality, and using mindfulness to increase your desire

    Jessica Graham is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship, and spiritual guide for couples and individuals, speaker, and author of Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out. She is a contributing editor of the meditation blog, Deconstructing Yourself and co-founded The Eastside Mindfulness Collective. Jessica also founded Wild Awakening, to help people become more human through psycho-spiritual evolution using meditation and self-inquiry. Jessica is also an award-winning actor and filmmaker.

    As a gift to Sexology listeners, Jessica is offering one month free on Simple Habit!

    Trial Code: WILDAWAKENING

    First, sign-up for Simple Habit at http://www.simplehabit.com

    Using a web browser, log into your account. Input the following link: http://www.simplehabit.com/redeem/wildawakening

    Download the app and enjoy! The free trial will then be applied to your mobile app as well (ios and Android)

    **Please note, the redeem link ONLY works on the web. Please do not try to input in the app.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    Why are so many partners checking out during sex? Learning to incorporate fantasy in a healthy way Exercises for body awareness Incorporating healthy fantasies with your partner How sexuality is connected to spirituality Learning about the issue of orgasmic shame How women are very cut off from their pleasure Taking a look at the pleasure activism movement Using mindfulness to increase your desire

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    https://www.amazon.com/Pleasure-Activism-Politics-Emergent-Strategy/dp/1849353263

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  • Welcome to episode 148 of the Sexology Podcast! Today’s episode is a solo episode during which I will respond to listeners’ pre-recorded questions. Here are the questions that I will answer in this episode:

    Why do so many women have spanking fantasies? How common are BDSM fantasies? How hard should a “normal” erection be? How do I know if I am “hard enough”? What do I do if I can’t get “hard enough”? How can you get your partner to initiate sex more often? How do you ask your partner to have sex without sounding desperate?

    If you’ve got questions, I have answers! Record your questions here: http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ or email it to [email protected]

    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    Books:

    Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies

    https://www.amazon.com/Arousal-Secret-Logic-Sexual-Fantasies/dp/0312302428

    Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life

    https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-What-You-Want/dp/0738234958

    Articles:

    http://www.repositoryeffetti.it/2010/agoraDisfunzioneErettile/download/letteratura/efficaciaClinica/Mulhall_JSM2007.pdf

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jsm.12734



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  • Welcome to episode 151 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Shane Birkel to the podcast. In this episode he speaks with me about relationship challenges that affect sexual function, how excitement lessens as bonds deepen and ways in which we can assess ourselves in this situation.

    Shane Birkel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice near Boston. He works primarily with couples and is a certified Relational Life Therapist with Terry Real as his mentor.

    Shane hosts a weekly podcast called the Couples Therapist Couch that is all about the practice of Couples Therapy. He is the creator of the Couples Therapist Inner Circle which is a membership site supporting therapists in their work with couples.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    Relational challenges that affect sexual function How many people don’t realize the negative habits they have that will impact sex in a relationship Looking at overdependence on our partners for how we feel about ourselves The importance of showing up as yourself as your relationship evolves Getting stuck doing the same things Ways in which we can assess ourselves in this situation Understanding that your partner cannot meet all of your needs Learning to not put too much expectation on your relationship How excitement lessens as bonds deepen Looking at the issue of control

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  • Welcome to episode 152 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Shannon Chavez to the podcast. In this episode she speaks with me about casual sex, how to best use dating sites like Tinder and emotionally preparing yourself for casual sex.

    Dr. Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a private practice, SHAPE (Sexual Health and Pleasure Enhancement) Center in Beverly Hills, California where she provides individual and couples therapy, sex and relationship coaching, and workshops on sexual health and wellness.

    Her work focuses on adult sex education, integrating sexuality and spirituality, and sexual discovery towards personal growth. She frequently appears on national news, radio, and media as a sexual health expert.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    Limiting ideas that get in the way of women having casual sex The importance of exploration and having fun Learning to verbalize your wants and needs How having casual sex can give you the opportunity to take different kinds of risks How to best use dating sites like Tinder Dealing with the issue of liking someone who only wants casual sex Ways to initiate hook-up sex Emotionally preparing yourself for casual sex Making sure to manage your alcohol intake through this journey Morning after etiquette to follow

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  • Welcome to episode 153 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Alison Ash to the podcast. In this episode she speaks with me about the art and science of seduction, differentiating between friendliness and flirting, and how anyone can develop seduction skills.

    Dr. Alison Ash is a sex and intimacy coach and educator, lecturer at Stanford University, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, Aly has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering sexual experiences.

    Aly designs workshops and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to discover their desires and confidently pursue them.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How Alison began working in sex education Differentiating between friendliness and flirting Mistakes people often make when flirting Learning to seduce yourself Looking at sleaze free seductions The importance of safety + turn on Understanding the founding principles of seduction Balancing out escalation and de-escalation Learning about the three-part invitation How anyone can develop seduction skills Recommendations if you want to go down this path

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  • Welcome to Episode 432 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by William Moore, who speaks to me about his incredible journey from LGBTQ+ advocacy to pioneering innovations in male enhancement procedures.

    In this powerful episode, William shares his story of growing up in rural Alabama and eventually becoming a national LGBTQ+ rights advocate, culminating in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that changed anti-discrimination laws forever. He also takes us into the world of male enhancement, where he developed PhalloFILL - a minimally invasive girth enhancement technique that has transformed the lives of countless men, both physically and emotionally.

    William Moore is the founder of the Dallas-based biohacking clinic AdvancedYOU and the visionary Founder of PhalloFILL®, the leading network for non-surgical penile girth enhancement. After launching in 2021, PhalloFILL now spans nearly 30 U.S. markets, Mexico City, and Montreal, solidifying its status as the largest and most accessible treatment for penile girth enhancement. Beyond the clinics, Moore is the President of the Texas Med Spa Association, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare equality.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    · William’s Journey From Rural Alabama to Advocacy

    · LGBTQ+ Rights Victory at the Supreme Court

    · The Birth of PhalloFILL Male Enhancement Procedure

    · Why Girth Matters More Than Length in Pleasure

    · Risks of Unsafe Filler Practices in Enhancement

    · The Role of Confidence in Sexual and Social Life

    · Scientific Innovation Behind the PhalloSleeve Device

    · Real-Life Impact on Relationships and Self-Esteem

    · Training Physicians Nationwide for Safe Procedures

    · Breaking Taboos Around Male Body Conversations

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  • Note: This episode was pre-recorded two months ago. Like the rest of the world, we are experiencing the reality and stress of the current COVID-19 situation. Our hearts go out to those who have been directly affected by this pandemic, and we are deeply saddened by its impact on our community. We will be releasing an episode soon addressing COVID-19 and sex. We hope all of you are taking the necessary precautions to keep you and your loved ones safe.

    Welcome to episode 168 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Andrea Barrica to the podcast. In this episode Andrea speaks to me about the sex tech revolution, overcoming negative stigma around sexual wellness and why we need more advocacy in this area.

    Andrea Barrica is CEO and Founder of O.school, a judgment-free media platform to learn about sexuality and pleasure. As a queer woman of color, she’s been fighting to bring more humanity to the tech industry, and her mission is to create the world’s most trusted sexual wellness brand to help people increase their sexual health, power, and confidence. Previously, Andrea co-founded the leading financial solution for growing startups, inDinero.com, which now employs 150+ employees globally. She also served as a venture partner at 500 Startups, a global venture capital fund, where she worked with hundreds of startup companies.

    Andrea was raised in a religious, conservative Filipino family that only taught abstinence and she only had fear-based sex education in public schools. Seeking support and information, Barrica could not find reliable resources and experienced harassment online. Determined that no one else should have to struggle like she did, Barrica launched O.school in 2017 to change the way people learn about sexuality.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How can sex tech improve women’s sex lives? Overcoming negative stigma around investing in your sexual health How did Andrea get involved in this field? The first things Andrea explored when examining sexual wellness products How did Andrea raise the money needed? Why we are behind in innovation and solutions when it comes to sexual wellness Why it’s difficult to teach people about sexual wellness What does Andrea see in the future of sexual wellness The need for more advocacy in this area Why Andrea started the O School

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  • Welcome to episode 159 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Barbara Carrellas to the podcast. In this episode Barbara speaks to me about Tantra, how you can enjoy it with a partner and we also take a look at Energygasms and Sex Magic.

    Barbara is the founder of Urban Tantra®, a hot and healing approach to sexuality that adapts and blends a wide variety of sacred sexuality practices from Tantra to BDSM. She is the author of Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-first Century—now in its second edition, Ecstasy is Necessary: A Practical Guide to Sex, Relationships and Oh So Much More, and Luxurious Loving.

    She was named Best Tantric Sex Seminar Leader in New York City by Time Out/NY Magazine for her Urban Tantra workshops, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sexual Freedom Awards in London. She is a proud graduate of the Coney Island Sideshow School with a double major in fire eating and snake handling.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    What is Tantra? Ways you can approach Tantra? How can one enjoy tantric sex with a partner? What are some of the rituals involved? Learning how to slow our minds and bodies down Looking at breathing exercises Are men able to maintain erections with Tantra? Why erections alone are not the focus point What is an Energygasm? How can one achieve it? The relationship between energy and thought What is sex magic and how can that be a form of relaxation?

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  • Welcome to episode 157 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Xanet Pailet to the podcast. In this episode Xanet speaks to me about she overcame a sexless marriage, looking at the barriers of sexual shame and taking the power back over arousal.

    Xanet Pailet is the best-selling author of Living an Orgasmic Life. Xanet is a recovered NYC health care lawyer who lived in a sexless marriage for over two decades. After experiencing her own sexual healing and awakening in 2011, she transitioned her career into a full-time sex and intimacy educator and coach.

    Xanet believes that pleasure is our birthright and she is passionate about helping women and men find their way back into their bodies, their desires, and their pleasure. Xanet works with couples who are in sexless marriages and women who have experienced abuse and trauma. She helps them heal their wounds, release their shame, and reconnect with their sexuality.

    Xanet is a certified Somatica Sex and Intimacy Coach, Sexological Body Worker, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Tantra Educator and Somatic Experiencing Trauma practitioner. She is on the faculty of 1440 Multiversity, Ecstatic Living Institute and the Somatica Institute.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How Xanet pursued overcame a sexless marriage The tremendous amount of shame that surrounds sex The way in which couples lose intimacy when they stop having sex How many people don’t see themselves as sexual beings The negative messages women receive throughout life about sex Overcoming the barriers of sexual shame How women are programmed to say no to sex Taking a look at the Madonna–whore dilemma How women get sexualised in a negative way Looking at the issue of verbal harassment Dealing with the issue of slut shaming Learning to take the power back over your own arousal

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  • Welcome to episode 154 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome Amy C. Moors, Ph.D to the podcast. In this episode, Amy speaks with me about consensual non-monogamy, looking at the quality of attachment, and recommendations for how to deal with minority stress.

    Amy C. Moors, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chapman University and a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She also serves as the co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Division 44 Consensual Non-Monogamy Task Force. Prior to joining Chapman, she was the Director of the Social Science Research and Evaluation Program in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. She is an interdisciplinary researcher with backgrounds in psychology and women’s studies (Ph.D., University of Michigan), higher education (postdoctoral fellow, National Center for Institutional Diversity) and social science evaluation (researcher, University of Michigan's ADVANCE Program).

    Dr. Moors’s research interests lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, interpersonal relationships, and inclusion. In one area of research she focuses on diverse expressions of sexuality, including same-sex/gender relationships and consensually non-monogamous relationships. In another line of research, she focuses on ways to promote inclusion in higher education. She has published more than 40 articles and has received several grants to fund her work. Recently, Dr. Moors was recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How Dr. Amy became interested in this line of research What is consensual non-monogamy? What the research says about the benefits of consensual non-monogamy The pressures we face to be the best at everything in life from lover to parent Expanding your tribe whilst being more sexually fulfilled Looking at the quality of attachment How the going assumption has been that monogamy is superior Dealing with the stigma surrounding this issue Recommendations to deal with minority stress

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  • Welcome to episode 155 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Fiona O'Farrell to the podcast. In this episode Fiona speaks with me about paper dolls, how they can be used as a vehicle for self-pleasure and understanding you can still be sexual when not reproductive.

    Fiona O'Farrell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sex Educator and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. In her practice, she works with clients on issues relating to sexual identity, dismantling sex negative messages, and enhancing pleasure and intimacy.

    She is the coordinator of the Sexuality Therapy and Sex Education Certificate Programs at Antioch University in Seattle and teaches classes in human sexuality, sex therapy, and relationship therapy. Fiona is dedicated to expanding sex ed resources to be inclusive of body diversity and challenge binary thinking.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How paper dolls allows for diversity Having many options available as an add-on Using paper dolls for sexual arousal Accessing good materials to process self-image Understanding you can still be sexual when not reproductive The reactions Fiona sees from participants? How you can use paper dolls as a vehicle for self-pleasure

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  • Welcome to episode 156 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome Dr. JoAnna Nguyen to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Nguyen speaks to me about labia surgery, why people have the surgery, how common it is and looking at the process of the surgery.

    Dr. JoAnna Nguyen is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, California, with expertise in all fields of plastic surgery, including aesthetic, reconstructive, pediatric, hand, and burn surgery. She has a particular interest in aesthetic surgery of the eyes and face, breast surgery and labiaplasty. Dr. Nguyen is also passionate about skincare and has extensive experience with non-surgical treatments such as lasers, peels, and topical treatments.

    Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in beautiful Southern California. Spoiled by the perennial sunny weather in Huntington Beach, her curiosity for the seasons led her to the the East Coast, where she attended Boston University. There she graduated Summa Cum Laude with dual degrees in Psychology and Biology with a Specialization in Neuroscience. After volunteering with a non-profit organization that provides plastic surgery to children in need, Dr. Nguyen’s interest in plastic surgery was ignited.

    Having experienced her fair share of Boston weather, Dr. Nguyen was drawn to the sunshine of Miami where she received her Doctorate in Medicine (M.D) from the Univeristy of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She returned home to Southern California to complete a one year clinical research fellowship in reconstructive plastic surgery at the University of Southern California. During that year, she was the driving force behind 23 research projects, presented at numerous national meetings, and published over 11 manuscripts.

    She then went on to complete six years of formal plastic and reconstructive surgical training at the prestigious plastic and reconstructive surgery program at USC. During her training, Dr. Nguyen operated at premier hospitals on the west coast, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and USC Keck Medical Center. Dr. Nguyen lives with her husband and daughter in Los Angeles and in her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, listening to music, and traveling.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    Is there a medical guideline to how labia should look? How labia surgery is much more common now than in the past How can women realize the difference between a medical and aesthetic issue? Is this a common surgery in Los Angeles? Looking at the process of the surgery The risk involved with the surgery Looking at sexual health issues, are there side effects? The age range of people participating in this surgery Can you have this surgery after having a child?

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  • Welcome to episode 158 of the Sexology Podcast! Today is a special anniversary episode celebrating three years of Sexology Podcast. In this episode we hear from Dr. Cat Meyer, Tara Galeano, Jessica Graham, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Wendy Maltz LCSW, Rachel Grant and Jonathan Miller on their best sex tips.

    Dr. Cat Meyer, PsyD, LMFT is a licensed couples therapist #88224, sex therapist, yoga instructor, published researcher, and reiki practitioner dedicated to evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our bodies. She hosts an online women's sexuality + embodiment program called LOVE.body

    Tara Galeano helps women reimagine their bodies after cancer and rekindle their sexuality. She is a certified sex therapist and teaches the class, Rediscovering My Body after Cancer, to amazing, courageous women who have had cancer.

    Jessica Graham is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship, and spiritual guide for couples and individuals, speaker, and author of Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out.

    Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST has given more than 350 presentations across America and in nine countries. His fourth book, ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship, was just published and is the first to examine how ADHD impacts a couple’s sexual and relationship satisfaction and how to improve both.

    Wendy Maltz LCSW, DST, is an internationally recognized sex therapist, author, and speaker, with more than thirty-five years of experience treating sex and intimacy concerns.

    Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.

    Jonathan Miller helps high-performing couples upgrade their communication skills to have fight-free relationships. As a speaker, coach and trainer, Jonathan is dedicated to empowering others to communicate mindfully.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    Learning about mirror work Embracing new things in your life Looking at self-love The importance getting more sleep can have on your sex life Understanding the need for more intimacy Looking at trust and surrendering Paying attention to external factors that can affect our sex life

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  • Welcome to episode 163 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Dr. Molly Winterrowd to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Winterrowd speaks with me about how attitudes and beliefs impact the quality of our sex lives, creating more space in your life for sex and how to know if we need a sexual attitude adjustment.

    Dr. Molly Winterrowd is an advocate in providing affirmative care, is dedicated to creating a safe space where individuals and partners experiencing challenges with their sexuality or gender are able to explore these aspects openly and honestly with care and compassion. Dr. Winterrowd believes that individuals are courageously vulnerable in therapy, and it is a privilege to be trusted to explore others’ deepest needs. In our work together, she helps to navigate how to fulfill these needs most functionally within clients’ lives. Dr. Winterrowd strives to create a safe space where open communication and honesty are welcomed and embraces a holistic approach that combines various therapies to help individuals and couples achieve greater levels of satisfaction in their relationships as well as lives.

    Currently, Dr. Winterrowd is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Human Sexuality at the Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health and is devoted to helping clients to overcome sexual and relationship challenges by improving the connection with partners, enhancing relational intimacy by focusing on desires, and identifying new ways in which to bond that fulfill each person’s needs. Dr. Winterrowd helps individuals navigate the physical and emotional process encountered by sexual pain challenges, erectile dysfunction, or struggling with out of control sexual behaviors that are causing emotional pain and difficulties in their relationships. Dr. Winterrowd received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and Comparative Sociology from University of Puget Sound, her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University, and Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    How does one’s attitudes and beliefs impact the quality of her/his sex life? What are some of the limiting beliefs that you have come across in your clients who are struggling with sexual dysfunction? How creating more space for sex can lead to better sexual experiences How does our language impact our sexual attitudes? The correlation between the way we consume food and sex How does one assess if her/his attitudes are getting in the way of a fulfilling sex life? Looking at the benefits of sexual examination and exploration How do we know if we need a sexual attitude adjustment?

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  • Welcome to episode 166 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Menije speaks with me about sexual orientation OCD, distinguishing between anxiety and sexual arousal and looking at what treatment entails.

    Dr. Menije of Embracing You Therapy is a leading expert on OCD who is passionate about helping you be in charge of your life, not OCD. In therapy, her goal is to break the cycle and help her clients regain their power and strength. Dr. Menije works collaboratively with her clients to tolerate the comfort, the unknown, and the uncertainty. Dr. Menije knows that her clients are completely capable of busting out of their comfort zone, taking ownership of their dreams, and creating a new sense of self.

    Dr. Menije is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. She has been treating OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders since 2012. She completed the Behavioral Training offered by the International OCD Foundation’s Training Institute. She utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which are both evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    What is sexual orientation OCD? How many times this issue can go undiagnosed Why sexual arousal to the opposite of your orientation doesn’t automatically make you gay /straight /bi How does one distinguish between sexual orientation OCD versus being gay and in denial? Looking at the issue of denial How our sexualities are fluid and not set in stone How can one distinguish between anxiety and sexual arousal? What are some of the common misconceptions about sexual orientation OCD? The role anxiety plays around this issue What does the treatment entail? Making sure your therapist is a specialist in OCD

    Resources:

    How OCD Can Affect Your Sex Life

    Sex and OCD

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  • Welcome to episode 162 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Amir Mohebbi to the podcast. In this episode Amir speaks with me about Sexsomnia, the behavioral patterns around this issue and what treatment can look like.

    Amir Mohebbi is a proud Iranian-American currently completing his psychiatry residency at St. Louis University. He trained under mentorship from world-renowned forensic psychiatrists, Drs. William J. Newman and Brian J. Holoyda, whom co=authored a review related to his interests in sleep medicine and forensics entitled “Sexsomnia as a Defense in Repeated Sex Crimes”.

    Amir presented his work alongside an expert panel consisting of forensic psychiatrists at the American Psychiatric Association 175th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. In 2020, he will join a panel consisting of sleep medicine experts at the SLEEP 2020 conference hosted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    What is Sexsomnia? Looking at the behaviors people are showing and engaging in Sexual acts people can perform in their sleep Looking at this through a psychiatric lens What treatment for Sexsomnia looks like The relationship between this condition and criminal law How this issue stretches back hundreds of years Why lawyers are very skeptical of Sexsomnia Evaluations that can be made around Sexsomnia Taking a look at ictal orgasms

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  • Welcome to episode 165 of the Sexology Podcast! Today we have a solo episode where we hear from listeners about their experiences of sexual fantasies, erectile dysfunction and coming out later in life.

    In This Episode You Will Hear:

    Learning to not add unnecessary pressure to yourself Looking at achievements we to aim for in relationships Understanding and talking about the monogamous agreement Making long distance relationships successful Understanding your sexual fantasies Ways you can play out your fantasies Approaching your partner with your fantasies Looking at erectile dysfunction and what can be done The importance of seeing a sex therapist to overcome sexual issues Exploring mutual masturbation Looking at premature ejaculation and it’s causes How you can improve upon premature ejaculation How longer intercourse doesn’t always mean better sex Coming out later in life Recognizing signs that you might be gay and how you can come out earlier in life References

    Sexology Podcast EP133: Penile Implant Surgery with Dr. Jeffrey Loh-Doyle

    Sexology Podcast EP58: Keeping a Long Distance Relationship Hot

    Huffpost: 11 Sex Tips For People In Long-Distance Relationships

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  • Welcome to episode 231 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Megan Stubbs to the podcast. In this episode, Megan talks to me about sex toys, the evolution of them over the years, how they can improve your sex life, and recommendations for the best ones to check out.

    Holding degrees in Human Sexuality and Biology, Dr. Megan Stubbs is an energetic multi-media savvy Sexologist. She has been building a brand that has sexual wellness, education, and pleasure at the forefront. With her respective degrees, she is able to combine two of her favorite things, science and sex, into a cohesive platform to impact her audience. She offers presentations on a wide variety of topics ranging from positive body image to sexual assault prevention. She is mindful of inclusion and brings a sensitivity to ethnic diversity rooted in her own complex heritage.

    Her programming is designed to entertain and educate with actionable steps and information the participants can use as soon as they leave. Her advice is frequently quoted in national media outlets, she writes for many online and print publications, appears on television, speaks on radio, and presents at public and private events. Her new book, Playing Without a Partner: A Singles' Guide to Sex, Dating, and Happiness, is available now.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    Looking at the history of sex toys The evolution and changes to sex toys over the years How sex was unknowingly used as treatment for women hundreds of years ago The ways in which sex toys can improve your sex life How sex toys can be an addition to your existing sex life The ways in which sex toys can break sexual boredom How couples can use sex toys together Can sex toys become addictive? Looking at health considerations when using sex toys Using lubricant alongside sex toys Good practices for using, cleaning and maintaining your sex toys Looking at the rising popularity of CBD oils Recommendations for good vibrators to check out

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