Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 542: How To Talk Sexy Without Feeling Awkward

Talking during sex can be incredibly hot. But for a lot of people, it can also feel awkward, intimidating, or embarrassing. The good news is that sexy talk is a skill you

Episode 541: How to Calm Attachment Anxiety

For some people, relationships can bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. They might question whether their partner really loves them, become highly sensitive to signs o

Episode 540: Why You Pull Away When Relationships Get Close

When relationships start to feel too close, some people instinctively pull away. They might shut down emotionally, avoid difficult conversations, crave more space, or con

Episode 539: The Most Common Questions Sex Therapists Get Asked

What are the most common questions that come up in sex therapy? In this episode, we're revisiting an important conversation from the archives that dives into five questio

Episode 538: How To Get Out Of Your Head During Sex

Your brain really is your biggest sex organ. And if you want to have more (and better) sex, getting into the right headspace can make all the difference. The problem is t

Episode 537: The Sex History You Were Never Taught

We often assume that people in the past were far more sexually conservative than we are today, and that things like sex toys, pornography, and masturbation are largely mo

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