Welcome to episode 193 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Ariel Watriss to the podcast. In this episode, Ariel speaks to me about how she became involved working around the STIs, misconceptions people still have about STIs and analyzing the risks around sex. Ariel Watriss (she/hers) is a nurse practitioner currently working in college health at Tufts University Health Services. She started there in 2013 and in June 2018 was promoted to be the Sexual health specialist for ...
Sep 08, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Welcome to episode 192 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome back Amir Mohebbi to the podcast. In this episode Amir and I talk about medical treatments for sexual dysfunctions, looking at the issues that cause sex to be painful and learning to change your lifestyle to improve your sex life. 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...
Sep 01, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Welcome to episode 191 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Kelli Palfy to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Palfy talks to me about male sexual abuse, the stigma around this issue and understanding that recovery is possible. Dr. Palfy has a unique background in working with victims of sexual abuse. She obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2016. When conducting her doctoral research, she examined the reasons why males do not commonly d...
Aug 25, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Welcome to episode 190 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Tim Norton to the podcast. In this episode Tim speaks with me about erectile dysfunction, ways in which you can begin to tackle this issue, connecting with how sex feels rather than how we perceive it to be and myth busting the idea that bigger is always better when it comes to penis size. Tim Norton is a Los Angeles-based sex therapist working in private practice, and host of a podcast on erectile issues and male sexua...
Aug 18, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Welcome to episode 189 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome GS Youngblood, to the podcast. In this episode GS Youngblood talks to me about leading from your masculine core, the importance of sexual leadership and understanding the masculine blueprint. GS Youngblood coaches men in relationships on how to live, love, and lead from their Masculine core. He specializes in “nice guys” who are with strong women. His teachings combine deep embodiment work with the framework of the Masc...
Aug 11, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Welcome to episode 188 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Lanae St. John, to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Lanae speaks with me about how to have better conversations with our kids around sex, empowering them with the tools and knowledge they will need and how parents can better understand sexual orientation and gender identity. Dr. Lanae St John, known as The MamaSutra, is a board-certified sexologist, certified sex coach, and sexuality educator. She is author of “Read...
Aug 04, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Welcome to episode 187 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Snyder to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Snyder talks to me about having better sex in long term monogamous relationships, creating better psychological arousal and recommendations to improve your sex life. Stephen Snyder MD — sex therapist, relationship therapist, and sexual medicine specialist — has dedicated his entire career to helping individuals and couples with sex and relationship concerns. Over 30...
Jul 28, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Welcome to episode 186 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Lyndsey Harper to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Harper talks to me about how to increase your sexual desire at any stage in life, evidence-based ways to increase your libido and we take a look at her wonderful app – Rosy. Lyndsey Harper, MD is the Founder and CEO of Rosy, an app for women with decreased sexual desire. Dr. Harper created Rosy out of frustration when she couldn’t find a modern and accessible resour...
Jul 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Welcome to episode 185 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Peyman Raoofi to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Raoofi speaks with me about the Madonna and whore complex, its complexities for relationships, how we can learn to adjust our own behaviors and learning to see your partner in a different light. Dr. Peyman Raoofi, licensed clinical psychologist in California, holds a Doctorate and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and a B...
Jul 14, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Welcome to episode 184 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to welcome Janis Roszler & Donna Rice to the podcast. In this episode they speak with me about their new book Intimacy & Diabetes , the common challenges people face around sexuality and diabetes, removing shame from diabetes and navigating your sense of fun and spontaneity with a chronic illness. Romantic relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. But when diabetes enters the picture, it can complicate e...
Jul 07, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Welcome to episode 183 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Miss Couple to the podcast. In this episode Miss Couple speaks to me about wax play, incorporating wax play into your sexual make-up and maintaining your connectivity to sexuality. Described by Playboy as “equal parts Betty Grable and ‘90s Ani DiFranco,” Miss Couple is a Sexual Empowerment Coach known for class, professionalism, and a forward-thinking mindset. Miss Couple has been interviewed as an authority in the f...
Jun 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Welcome to episode 182 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome back Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Rhoda speaks with me about open relationships, recommendations on how you can start your journey into an open relationship and maintaining sexual safety. Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb has been counseling and coaching individuals and couples in the area of human sexuality for over 28 years and in private practice for over 14 years specializing in open relationship style...
Jun 23, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Welcome to episode 181 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Tristan Taormino to the podcast. In this episode Tristan speaks with me about anal pleasure, how we can start our journeys into the world of anal play, recommendations on sex toys and understanding to not put pressure on yourself as you start this journey. Tristan Taormino is a sex educator, media maker, and speaker. She is the author of eight books and editor of 25 anthologies including the award-winning The Ultimat...
Jun 16, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Welcome to episode 180 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am pleased to welcome Dr. Sunny Motamedi to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Motamedi talks to me about how religion affects people’s sexuality, the connection between shame and religion and steps you can take to heal sexual shame. Dr. Motamedi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been blessed to be conducting therapy for 20 years. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psych...
Jun 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Welcome to episode 179 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Miklos Hargitay to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Hargitay speaks to me about the issues of when your partner is sexually assaulted, how couples can work through this together and understanding the importance of communication. Dr. Miklos Hargitay earned his PsyD from William James College in Clinical Psychology and his BA from the University of California -Santa Barbara in Anthropology. Dr. Hargitay has special...
Jun 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Welcome to episode 178 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Holly Richmond back to the podcast. In this episode she speaks with me about shame after sexual trauma, how survivors can regain their desire, learning to re-engage with positive sexual experiences and the importance of seeking out sex positive therapists. Dr. Holly Richmond is a Somatic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). She is one of North America’s...
May 26, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Welcome to episode 177 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Anita Johnson. In this episode, she speaks with me about the issues of body shame, how it affects people’s lives and learning to change your relationship with your body from within. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in six languages. She is the co-creator of the online course, Light of the Moon Café which is an interactive “workbook” and women...
May 19, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Welcome to episode 176 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Dr. Carolina Pataky to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Carolina speaks to me about virtual sex, ways in which people are having virtual sex in 2020, the importance of security and privacy and how to keep virtual sex playful. Co-founder of the Love Discovery Institute, Dr. Carolina Pataky is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist and Certified Sex Therapist. Recognized as one of South Florida...
May 12, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Welcome to episode 175 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Amir Mohebbi to the podcast. In this episode Amir speaks with me about sex and medicine, looking at the side effects medications can have on your sex life and how to approach this issue with your physician. 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 ...
May 05, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Welcome to episode 174 of the Sexology Podcast! Today is a solo episode where I delve into the subject of experiencing orgasms, overcoming performance anxiety, the importance of communication and steps you can take to improve your orgasms. In This Episode You Will Hear: How anyone can achieve having great orgasms Cultural factors that play into this issue Steps you can take to improve orgasms Analyzing how long this has been a problem How a lack of sex education can lead to issues with orgasms A...
Apr 28, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Welcome to episode 173 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Dr. Rachel Needle to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Needle speaks with me about threesomes, how common fantasizing about them is, learning to manage your emotions and being honest about your motivation. Dr. Rachel Needle is the founder and Executive Director of the Whole Health Psychological Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and an entrepreneur. Dr. Needle has specialized training i...
Apr 21, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Welcome to this bonus episode of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Barry Davis to the podcast. In this episode Barry speaks with me about how we can better manage as couples being in lockdown, tips for those who are struggling and what we can all do as frustration starts to build up. Divorce Mediator, Barry Davis has been a full-time mediator since 2003 and specializes in working with divorcing couples. His passion for helping couples through this difficult time, his extens...
Apr 17, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Welcome to episode 172 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am thrilled to welcome Marla Renee Stewart, MA to the podcast. In this episode Marla speaks to me about pervertables, how you can use them to improve your sex life and tips and techniques for improving virtual sex. Marla Renee Stewart, MA is a professional sex, intimacy and relationship coach, sexologist, and sex educator. Not only is she a Lecturer at Clayton State University, she is also the Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference and...
Apr 14, 2020•26 min
Welcome to episode 171 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Dr. Jess O’ Reilly to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Jess speaks with me about seductive communication, keeping things sexy while separated and cultivating your core erotic feelings. Dr. Jess O’Reilly began working as a sexuality counselor in 2001 and she has never looked back! Her PhD studies involved the development of training programs in sex education for teachers and her education and undergraduate degrees f...
Apr 07, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Welcome to episode 170 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome back Martha Kauppi, LMFT to the podcast. In this episode Martha speaks to us again about polyamory, why opening a relationship doesn’t have to mean separation, how there are different types of polyamory and the importance of self-regulation throughout this process. Martha Kauppi, LMFT, is an educator, AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor, and AAMFT-approved supervisor. She specializes in relational sex the...
Mar 31, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Welcome to episode 169 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Dr. Eileen Crehan to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Crehan speaks to me about sexuality and autism, how an autism diagnosis might get in the way of sexual desire, the importance of being pro-active about what you want sexually and recommendations for individuals with ADS who would like to have fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Crehan is a clinical psychologist and specialist in autism spectrum disorder. In particular, sh...
Mar 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Welcome to this bonus episode of the Sexology Podcast. In this episode, we answer some of the burning questions that you have around sex in the time of coronavirus. In this episode we discuss: Is it okay to have sex? What are some of the ways to have hot sex that minimizes your exposure? How to effectively manage your anxiety during this time so it wont ruin your sex life How to use this time of quarantine to elevate your sex life Previous episodes mentioned in this show: Learn how to practice O...
Mar 20, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 168
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...
Mar 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Welcome to episode 167 of the Sexology Podcast! Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD, MSW to the podcast. In this episode Elizabeth speaks with me about sex education, the importance of good communication with your children about sex and ways in which parents can learn more to help their children. Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD, MSW (she/her/hers) , is an award-winning educator, trainer, program consultant and author specializing in sexuality education pedagogy and programming, L...
Mar 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 167
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 powe...
Mar 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 166
