Sex and Psychology Podcast

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The Sex and Psychology Podcast is the sex ed you never got in school—and won’t find anywhere else. Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Justin Lehmiller takes you on a journey through the psychology of sex and relationships, offering practical tips along the way that can help you take your intimate life to the next level. Learn more on Dr. Lehmiller’s blog at sexandpsychology.com

Episodes

Episode 9: The Truth About Marriage

In the United States, the marriage rate is near a record low, and 40-50% of marriages end in divorce. Research has also found that rates of marital satisfaction have declined over time. In short, fewer people are getting married, those who do aren’t as happy as married couples in the past, and a heck of a lot of these relationships just won’t work out. So why is that? Why are relationships so hard? In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Roger Nygard about his recent documentary and book Th...

Aug 28, 2020•49 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 8: Sex Therapy in Kinky and Polyamorous Relationships

People have a tendency to assume that those who are kinky and/or polyamorous must have sexual communication all figured out. However, just like anyone else, they face their own set of sexual and relationship problems—problems that sometimes require professional help. In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Shamyra Howard, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and author of the book Use Your Mouth: Pocket-sized Conversations to Simply Increase 7 Types of Intimacy ...

Aug 07, 2020•35 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 7: Sexual Desire, and How to Increase It

One of the most common relationship problems that drives couples to therapy is a sexual desire discrepancy , where one partner wants more sex than the other. In fact, about 1 in 4 people report having experienced this in the past year alone. This can be a longstanding pattern or issue in a relationship, but it can also emerge when one partner loses desire over time. So how do you deal with this situation effectively? In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, an Ob/Gyn at t...

Jul 24, 2020•34 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 6: Tell Me What You Want–The Science of Sexual Fantasies

What are the most common sexual fantasies in America? Where do our fantasies come from, and what do they say about us? And how can we communicate more effectively with our partners about our fantasies? In order to answer these questions, I conducted the largest and most comprehensive study of sexual fantasies ever in the United States. I surveyed more than 4,000 Americans from all 50 states ranging in age from 18-87 and wrote a book about the nature of sexual fantasies in the U.S. today, titled ...

Jul 09, 2020•29 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 5: SexTech, Sexting, and Dick Pics in the Time of COVID-19

Lockdowns and “social distancing” guidelines are changing our intimate lives in major ways. For example, one of the things we’re seeing in our own research is that people are increasingly turning to sextech, such as by engaging in more sexting and cybersex. In fact, many adults are reporting trying these things for the very first time. In order to explore the various ways that people are leveraging sextech right now, I spoke to two experts in this area: Dr. Erin Watson and Tasha Falconer . In th...

Apr 20, 2020•48 sec•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 4: Maintaining a Healthy Intimate Life During Lockdown and Social Distancing

These are unprecedented times. Much of the world is currently living under lockdown conditions and practicing social distancing in order to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. So how is this affecting people’s intimate lives? How are our sex lives and relationships holding up, and is there anything we can do to more effectively navigate this complex and challenging situation? For the answers to these questions, I spoke to Dr. Lori Brotto, a Professor at the University of British Columbi...

Apr 13, 2020•24 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 3: Why Good Sex Matters and the Neuroscience of Pleasure

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Dr. Nan Wise, a cognitive neuroscientist, certified sex therapist, and Associate Research Professor at Rutgers University. Dr. Wise just published a fantastic new book titled “ Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life .” We cover a wide range of questions and topics, including: What exactly is “pleasure?” Why are we experiencing less pleasure today than...

Apr 05, 2020•33 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 2: How ADHD Affects People’s Sex Lives and Relationships

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a term that most people are familiar with. But when we hear about someone having ADHD, we tend to think about children and adolescents and how this disorder affects them at home or in school because most people who are diagnosed happen to be kids and there’s a widespread belief that people eventually “outgrow” ADHD. The reality, however, is that most kids with ADHD become adults with ADHD. Also, there are a heck of a lot of adults out there with...

Apr 03, 2020•29 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 1: Sex, Love, and Relationship Advice from Drs. John and Julie Gottman

For the first episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, I sat down with two relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. They are the founders of The Gottman Institute and they have been studying sex and relationships for decades. The Gottmans have published a number of influential academic papers and bestselling books, with their latest being Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love . I cover a wide range of topics in my interview with the Gottmans, including: What is ...

Mar 31, 2020•28 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast