Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 536: Was The Bridgerton Era As Sexy As We Think?

Shows like Bridgerton invite us to imagine the past as a time of elaborate courtship, forbidden desire, and passionate romance. But was the past really as sexy as we like

Episode 535: Why Kink Works For Neurodiverse Brains

For many neurodivergent people, BDSM offers something conventional sexual practices often don’t, including clear communication, explicit expectations, structure, and the

Episode 534: The Complicated Relationship Between BDSM And Mental Health

BDSM can be a powerful source of pleasure, connection, and self-expression. But when mental health challenges enter the picture, they can also raise important questions a

Episode 533: A Beginner's Guide To Swinging

For some couples, swinging can be a way to bring novelty, excitement, and sexual exploration into their relationship. But opening the door to new experiences can also bri

Episode 532: Why Jealousy Isn't The Problem

Jealousy is one of the most complicated—and misunderstood—emotions we experience in intimate relationships. We tend to think of jealousy as inherently unhealthy, somethin

Episode 531: Do Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too?

Becoming a father doesn’t just change a man’s brain. It can also change his sense of identity, his mental health, and his relationships. Fatherhood can bring profound mea

Episode 530: The Surprising Science Of The Dad Brain

Becoming a parent changes just about every aspect of life. But it doesn’t just change your routines, priorities, and relationships—it can actually change your brain and b

Episode 529: The Menopause Revolution Is Here

Menopause is finally getting the attention it deserves, with growing recognition of its impact on sexual health, relationships, work, and quality of life. At the center o

Episode 528: Your Toughest Sex Questions, Answered

What happens when two people in a long-term relationship have dramatically different sex drives? How do couples navigate intimacy when aging or health problems make sex d

Episode 527: How Do You Want To Feel During Sex?

When we talk about what we want sexually, we usually describe certain behaviors, positions, or roles. But that's only part of the story. Beneath what we want to do is a d

Episode 526: Why More Adults Are Remaining Virgins

More young adults are delaying their sexual debut, with growing numbers reaching their twenties or even thirties without ever having had sex. At the same time, virginity

Episode 525: The ADHD Guide To Better Sex (Essential Listen)

Despite how much we hear about ADHD, its impact on our intimate lives is often overlooked. Research suggests that around 40% of adults with ADHD experience at least one f

Episode 524: Essential Sex Advice For Women

Traditional sex education often skips topics like the clitoris, orgasm, sexual pain, and vaginal health, leaving many women to figure these things out all on their own. I

Episode 523: Real Stories of Non-Monogamy

Open relationships, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy are receiving more attention than ever, yet they’re still surrounded by stereotypes and misconceptions. In her

Episode 522: What People’s Sex Diaries Reveal About Modern Intimacy

Most of us only get small glimpses into other people’s sex lives, which can make our own experiences feel more unusual than they really are. But what happens when you spe

Episode 521: An Intimacy Coordinator’s Tips For Better Sex

In the previous episode, we went behind the scenes of film and television to explore how intimacy coordinators help create authentic, safe, and compelling intimate scenes

Episode 520: How Sex Scenes Really Get Made

Sex scenes have been part of film and television for decades, but the way they’re created has changed dramatically. Today, many productions rely on intimacy coordinators

Episode 519: How To Revive A Dead Bedroom

In the previous episode, we explored why dead bedrooms happen and just how common they are. Today, we’re shifting from understanding the problem to finding solutions, wit

Episode 518: Why Dead Bedrooms Happen

In long-term relationships, couples sometimes find that their sex life gradually fades away. This might happen after having children, or following a stressful period at w

Episode 517: The Business Of Artificial Intimacy

People are increasingly turning to AI for companionship. But behind every AI companion is a company that owns the technology, collects the data, and programs how these re