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Sexology

Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Educationredcircle.com

Each week, Dr. Nazanin Moali interviews experts, psychologists, mental health practitioners and researchers to explore the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy. Sexology podcast will give you insight into all that you have ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join us in this weekly journey to examine sexuality and pleasure from a scientific perspective.

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Episodes

EP463 - Virtual Vibes: Sexting and Consent

Welcome to Episode 463 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by, Hily Dating App's sexologist and sexuality educator, Dr. Mindy DeSeta , who speaks to me about flirting, sexting, and the art of digital consent in modern dating. In this conversation, we discuss how to move from casual conversations to more intimate ones, without it feeling awkward or forced. Dr. DeSeta shares how flirting and sexting are forms of vulnerable communication, not just sexual expression, and why paci...

Nov 04, 202531 min

EP462 - Your Brilliant Body: The Heart-Sexuality Split

Welcome to Episode 462 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Ali Mezey , who speaks to me about ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, a powerful framework she uses to help clients understand how love, desire, and trauma shape our most intimate connections. In this conversation, we explore the concept of ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, how many people find themselves loving but not desiring their partners. Ali explains her Personal Geometry model, which uses physical mapping to externali...

Oct 28, 202549 min

EP461 - How to Choose and Use Your Sex Toys

Welcome to Episode 461 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Alicia Sinclair a renowned sex coach and founder of several leading sexual wellness brands, including B Vibe and Le Wand. Alicia and I explore how sex toys can be a tool for enhancing both psychological and physical arousal, whether through role play, sensation play, or simply adding novelty to the bedroom. We also unpack the common fears and misconceptions couples have when introducing toys into their relationship...

Oct 21, 202534 min

EP460 - Cock Energy: Sex Rituals to Reconnect

Welcome to Episode 460 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Lianna Walden , who speaks to me about how men and couples can deepen intimacy and connection through embodiment, sexual energy work, and practical worship rituals. In this conversation, Lianna and I explore the often-overlooked challenges men face in today’s evolving sexual landscape. We discuss her concept of “lingham activation”, a tantric-inspired approach to connecting with sexual energy through breathwork, em...

Oct 14, 202528 min

EP459 - Sexual Confidence: Porn, Kink and Hypnotherapy

Welcome to Episode 459 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Matthew Bennett , who speaks to me about life as a porn creator, the realities of OnlyFans, and how kink skills can translate into everyday life and even the workplace. In this conversation, Matthew opens up about his unexpected journey into adult content creation, sharing both the challenges and rewards of working on platforms like OnlyFans and JustForFans. We talk about how fetish and kink content often push agai...

Oct 07, 202538 min

EP458 - Dating and Sex: A Divorce Attorney’s Guide

Welcome to Episode 458 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Sarah Intelligator , a divorce attorney and author who brings such a fascinating perspective on dating, relationships, and why so many marriages end the way they do. Sarah shares how two decades in family law, and her own journey through divorce and remarriage, have shaped her perspective on why relationships break down. She has seen the same patterns repeat themselves in countless cases, and she is passionate abou...

Sep 30, 202528 min

EP457 - Is It Cheating? The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Agreement

Welcome to Episode 457 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Kevin Patterson who speaks to me about polyamory, representation, and emotional literacy. In this conversation, Kevin shares his journey into consensual non-monogamy and the inspiration behind Poly Role Models, a project designed to broaden representation of polyamory beyond narrow stereotypes. Kevin Patterson is an active member of the Philadelphia polyamory community. He's been practicing ethical nonmonogamy sinc...

Sep 23, 202527 min

EP456 - Expert Insights: What Women Wish Men Knew About Sex

Welcome to Episode 456 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Allana Pratt , Annette Benedetti , Caitlin V , Dr. Margaret Cochran , Rob Kancler , Susan Bratton , and Sylvia Solit who help me answer one powerful question: What’s one thing women wish men knew about sex, but almost never say out loud? Across this conversation, our guests share profound insights into how women truly experience desire and intimacy. You’ll hear why slowing down, building safety, and creating emotio...

Sep 16, 202520 min

EP455 – Soloamory: The Ultimate Self-Love Relationship

Welcome to Episode 455 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff who speaks to me about consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and soloamory. In this episode, Dr. Eli shares her personal journey navigating relationships with both monogamous and polyamorous partners, and how those experiences shaped her professional research. We talk in-depth about "soloamory" which refers to prioritizing one's relationship with themselves, often in the form of self-love. It is a...

Sep 09, 202545 min

EP454 - A Sexual Revolution: Hookups, Hiccups and Happenstances

Welcome to Episode 454 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Sam L. Feldman , who speaks to me about ethical non-monogamy, swinging, and the evolution of sexual liberation across the decades. In this episode, Sam shares insights from his book Hookups, Hiccups and Happenstances, which reflects on the changing landscape of sexuality from the 1960s and 70s through to today. We discuss the social shifts that empowered women during this period, the origins of swinging, and how p...

Sep 02, 202531 min

EP453 - Just Watch Me: A Hotwifing Story

Welcome to Episode 453 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Serenity Cox and partner Timothy of WIFEY , who speak with me about their journey into the hotwifing lifestyle and how it has shaped their relationship. In this episode, Serenity and Timothy share how their interest in hotwifing began as fantasy and roleplay, before eventually evolving into real-life exploration. We discuss the turning point in their relationship during the pandemic, how they navigated their first...

Aug 26, 202532 min

EP452 - Relationship Anarchy: Breaking the Norms

Welcome to Episode 452 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Roy Graff who speaks to me about relationship anarchy, consensual non-monogamy, and the importance of communication in alternative relationship structures. In this episode, Roy shares his deeply personal journey from decades of serial monogamy to embracing polyamory as an orientation and ultimately finding resonance in the philosophy of relationship anarchy. We explore the difference between open relationships and ...

Aug 19, 202542 min

EP451 - Coloring Outside the Lines: Freedom in Polyamory

Welcome to Episode 451 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Joli Hamilton who speaks to me about navigating non-monogamy, jealousy, and building healthy polyamorous relationships. In this conversation, I invite Joli to share the very human, very messy path she took from a long-term monogamous marriage into consensual non-monogamy. We talk about how a simple crush, paired with new language for polyamory, sparked courageous but complicated conversations, the pitfalls of w...

Aug 12, 202546 min

EP450 – Monogamish: Exploring Intimacy and Freedom

Welcome to Episode 450 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Carrie Jeroslow who speaks to me about exploring monogamish relationships, communication, and relationship diversity. In this conversation, Carrie unpacks the term “Monogamish,” originally coined to describe a space between strict monogamy and fully open relationships, and shares how transparency, not secrecy, became the cornerstone of her own early experiences with non‑monogamy. We talk through the realities behin...

Aug 05, 202541 min

EP449 - Sex and Self-Image: A Pleasure Journey

Welcome to Episode 449 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Jackie Goldschneider who speaks to me about eating disorders, body image, recovery, and how all of this intersects with sexuality and pleasure. In this conversation, Jackie shares the raw, unglamorized realities of living with anorexia for two decades, much of it while in the public eye. We explore her “inherited food trauma,” the cultural pressure of the 90s, and how secrecy, rules, and constant tracking kept her...

Jul 29, 202531 min

EP448 - Connection and Pleasure: Reclaim Lost Desire

Welcome to Episode 448 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Kate Balestrieri , who speaks to me about navigating low desire and reigniting intimacy in long‑term relationships. In this conversation, Kate and I normalize the reality that everyone, including sex therapists, experiences fluctuations in sexual desire. She shares the multifaceted story behind her own temporary drop in libido, touching on burnout, perimenopause, pandemic stress, and relationship “growing pains...

Jul 22, 202527 min

EP447 - The Mother of Sex Coaching: Wanting Love, Finding Yourself

Welcome to Episode 447 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Patti Britton , who speaks to me about her new memoir Chasing Sex, the life events that shaped her as a pioneer in sex coaching, and how we can all cultivate pleasure and transcendent intimacy at any age. In this heartfelt conversation, Patti traces the winding path from her “little girl named Patti” to the globally known “Dr. Patti.” She opens up about the matriarchs who modeled sexual confidence, the traumas ...

Jul 15, 202548 min

EP446 - Feminist Porn: Producing Pleasure

Welcome to Episode 446 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Inka Winter , who speaks to me about her journey from surviving a sex cult to pioneering feminist, female-gaze erotica that centers women’s pleasure and authentic consent. Inka Winter is an erotic filmmaker and founder of ForPlay Films, an independent, all-woman porn production company. Spending her formative years living in an alternative artist commune in Austria gave Inka a critical eye for what constitutes sex...

Jul 08, 202542 min

EP445 - How to Have Mindful Masturbation

Welcome to Episode 445 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Darshana Avila , who speaks to me about mindful masturbation as a form of self-care and erotic exploration. In this conversation, Darshana and I dive into why so many of us default to the same quick, goal-oriented masturbation routine and how that habit is wired into our neural pathways. We explore the power of slowing down, setting an intention, and treating solo pleasure as a ritual, complete with an opening, bo...

Jul 01, 202538 min

EP444 - Exploring Sex Tech Trends and Listeners’ Most Asked Q&A

Welcome to Episode 444 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Lisa Schaefer VP of Marketing at Promescent , who speaks to me about the biggest trends reshaping sexual-health products and sex-tech innovation. In the first half of the episode, I dive into three listener questions and unpack why fantasy is perfectly healthy, offer concrete scripts for sharing kinks without shame, and celebrate self-pleasure as a lifelong birth-right, while sprinkling in resources, exercises, an...

Jun 24, 202536 min

EP443 - Somebody Hold Me: Single and Touch Starved

Welcome to Episode 443 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Epiphany Jordan who speaks to me about the essential role of nonsexual, nurturing touch in our lives and how it intersects with wellness, relationships, and even trauma recovery. In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Epiphany shares her journey from studying sacred sexuality to creating structured touch experiences aimed at fostering connection and healing. We explore the cultural, religious, and psycholog...

Jun 17, 202546 min

EP442 - Dance Naked: The Joy of Sexual Fantasies

Welcome to Episode 442 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Eleanor O’Brien who speaks to me about exploring erotic fantasies through creativity, theater, and self-expression. In this conversation, Eleanor shares how her personal journey with fantasy evolved from taboo-fueled curiosity to embodied empowerment. We explore the fascinating world of erotic storytelling, from her theater adaptations of fantasy monologues to the value of devising your own erotic scenes through se...

Jun 10, 202545 min

EP441 - Falling In Love Again: Bringing Erotic to Your Everyday

Welcome to Episode 441 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell who speaks to me about cultivating intimacy in long-term relationships, navigating sexless marriages, and reigniting erotic connection between partners. In this episode, we explore what truly keeps the spark alive in long-term relationships and why the common advice of compromise may actually undermine deep connection. Dr. Stockwell introduces her approach of Uncompromising Intimacy , which ...

Jun 03, 202537 min

EP440 - Sexual Power: Go All Night Long

Welcome to Episode 440 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm excited to be joined by Jeff Abraham, CEO of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, whose lead product is Promescent. Jeff speaks to me about the deeply misunderstood topic of premature ejaculation (PE) and the emotional, relational, and physiological dimensions behind it. In this enlightening conversation, Jeff and I unpack the complex web of stigma, shame, and misinformation that surrounds early ejaculation. We discuss the difference between perc...

May 27, 202547 min

EP439 – The Number One Mistake People Make in the Bedroom

Welcome to Episode 439 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to have a panel of leading sex therapists and relationship and intimacy experts from around the world. They’ll discuss the most common mistakes people make in the bedroom and how to address them. A big thank you to Dr. Emily Jamea , Ariel Anderssen , Dr. Lori Bisbey , Catherine Auman , Candia Raquel , Dr. Stephanie Bathurst , Dr. Avrum Weiss , and Elliot Katz . In this episode, we explore the habits that often go unnoticed but c...

May 20, 202522 min

EP438 - Sex and Conflict: The 4-Minute Exercise

Welcome to Episode 438 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill , who speak to me about emotional regulation, co-regulation, and their transformative journey in creating a stronger sexual connection through emotional attunement. In this heartfelt episode, Glenn and Phyllis share their personal story of early sexual struggles and emotional disconnect in their marriage, which eventually led them on a lifelong quest for answers. Married since 1982, they ...

May 13, 202551 min

EP437 - Tell Me What You Want: Tips for Talking About Sex

Welcome to Episode 437 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Brittany Steffen, LMFT, who speaks to me about how couples can navigate and deepen their sexual communication. In this episode, Brittany and I discuss the kinds of conversations couples should be having but often aren’t, especially when it comes to sex. We talk about the importance of discussing how and when to initiate sex, redefining what “counts” as sex, and how understanding each other’s intentions can greatly ...

May 06, 202544 min

EP436 - How to Have a Sex Party

Welcome to Episode 436 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman , co-founders of the Somatica Institute, who speak to me about sex parties. In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of sexual exploration, intentional relationship structures, and how sex parties can be transformative when approached with clear communication, consent, and a sense of curiosity. Danielle and Celeste share their personal journey of entering the world of ...

Apr 29, 202534 min

EP435 - Successful Threesomes: How to Have and Get One

Welcome to Episode 435 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Tia Lynn , a seasoned intimacy coach and host of the Sexy Biz Babe Podcast, who speaks to me about navigating threesomes, one of the most common fantasies among couples - and how to approach them with intention, clarity, and care. In our conversation, we explore the difference between fantasy and desire, and why not every fantasy needs to be acted upon. Tia offers practical advice on how couples can decide whether ...

Apr 22, 202532 min

EP434 - How to Give a Life-Changing Prostate Orgasm

Welcome to Episode 434 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Rain DeGrey , who speaks to me about the world of prostate massage and milking - what it is, how it works, and the deeper cultural and psychological barriers we often encounter around anal play, particularly for men. In our conversation, Rain breaks down the differences (and similarities) between prostate massage and milking, highlighting how both are often misunderstood. We explore how performance anxiety, shame, ...

Apr 15, 202541 min
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