Better Sex
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsBetter Sex is focused on helping all couples create and enjoy their best possible sex life. Better Sex is hosted by Jessa Zimmerman who is a couples’ counselor and nationally certified sex therapist.
Each episode will dive into one topic related to sex. Some will be devoted to addressing sexual concerns like sexual dysfunction, differences in sexual desire, and intimacy problems. Some will help you develop realistic and helpful expectations. And some will offer information and approaches that can just make your sex life better.
The information and discussion on the podcast should not be taken as medical advice or as therapy. Please seek out qualified professionals for medical and therapeutic advice.
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Ep225: Boozy Bestie Advice for Sex and Relationships – Desiree Simone
April 19, 2022 03:33 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBFor the final episode of the Better Sex Podcast, blogger Desiree Simone shares her journey on divorce and how it led to her blogging her feelings as she was going through the process. More than a decade later, through her blog that evolved into a podcast, Desiree lets us in on the most common mistakes that she gets from people regarding relationships, dating and sex and the kind of advice she gives on every challenge and mistake. Top bad decisions people make about relationships With the on...
224: Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges for Sex – Paula Leech
April 11, 2022 22:28 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn the quest to know the various kinds of things that get in the way of sexual desire, sex therapist Paula Leech walks us through two situations that probably have the most profound impact on sex life and interest in being sexual for couples, particularly in women: pregnancy and having a baby. What are the challenges and opportunities, as well as strategies for people who are in either of these stages? Sexual struggle while trying to get pregnant/during pregnancy Fertility is getting more...
223: Premature Ejaculation – Keeley Rankin
April 04, 2022 18:15 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKeeley Rankin joins me in a conversation to talk about solutions for Premature Ejaculation. She talks about the anxiety attached to this problem, various approaches and why they don’t work, and her five-model approach to help with early ejaculation. What Qualifies as Premature Ejaculation Keeley’s work as a sex coach is oriented around connecting and communicating with one’s body and focusing on making the experience pleasurable. She defines the experience of early ejaculation as ‘an anxi...
222: Testosterone for Women – Dr. Matt Chalmers
March 28, 2022 18:47 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode talks about hormones and how it affects sexual function and overall health of women in particular. Dr. Matt Chalmers explains two primary hormones in women, testosterone and estrogen, and what we can do to keep their levels in check and keep your sex drive up. Testosterone and estrogen Dr. Chalmers said the problem he ran into is people think that women should focus on their nestrogen levels, which is not really the case. For sexual conversation purposes and if you are experie...
221: Sexual Communication – Dr. Tara
March 22, 2022 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBDo you know the real secret to having an amazing sex life? After years of research and talking to thousands of respondents, Dr. Tara might have unlocked the answer to that big question. Learn what you can do to start having better sex with your partner and how to get that satisfaction that we need in our sex lives. What is sexual satisfaction? Sexual satisfaction is a subjective measure of how you feel about your sex life. There could be a lot of factors affecting this, but generally, it’s...
220: Body Freedom – Elizabeth Dall
March 15, 2022 12:40 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBElizabeth Dall talks about “body freedom,” the antidote to body shame and self-consciousness that many of us, if not all, experience at some point in our life. Body image issues affect mostly women and are often a great barrier to be interested in sex in an otherwise healthy relationship. In this episode, learn how to accept your body the way it is and take that first step to your own “body freedom.” What is body freedom? Freedom is the ability to experience something how you want to exper...
219: No, this is not your soul mate – Tracy Crossley
March 07, 2022 19:51 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThis is not your soul mate How we were raised as kids, how consistent our parents (or caretakers) were, and how safe and loved we felt when we were young can shape our attachment style during our adulthood. Tracey Crossley walks us through secure and insecure attachments in relationships and how our upbringing plays out in our intimate relationships as adults. Insecure and secure attachments Our relationship with our caretakers from the time we are born greatly affects our having either a...
218: [Personal Story] A Journey Through Miscarriage – Jessica
March 01, 2022 01:59 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBA Journey Through Miscarriage This episode talks about a very sensitive topic – miscarriage. Losing a baby is heartbreaking, no matter when it happens, and Jessica bravely shares her experience when she and her husband lost their baby. She reveals how she healed – physically, mentally, and emotionally – what moms who suffered the same should know about their options when going through this, and how the experience impacted her relationship with her husband. Women have options When you su...
217: Overcoming Anger and Resentment – Rich Heller
February 21, 2022 20:04 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB“Conflict Coach” Rich Heller enlightens us on resentment, anger, and other negativities that couples can get into that can get in the way of their sex life. If you or your partner is buried in resentment, this episode will help you get on the same team again and work on your sex life. How do people get buried in years of negative feelings? In the beginning of a relationship, there is often a honeymoon stage where everything seems perfect, and you are deeply in love with each other. At so...
216: Co-Creating a Sex Life Over Time – Chelsea Wakefield
February 14, 2022 19:07 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBCo-Creating a Sex Life Over Time What does it really take to make a sex life last? How do archetypes about sex, expectations, and love capacities all come together to be a starting point for you and your partner to have conversations and do things differently to co-create a lasting relationship and sex life? Psychotherapist Dr Chelsea Wakefield explains how to co-create a sex life that you can be excited about for the rest of your life, and how you can build soulful relationships that endur...
215: The Wonderful World of Sex Toys – Searah Deysach
February 08, 2022 01:03 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe World of Sex Toys Sex educator, Searah Deysach, takes us to the fun and playful world of sex toys. Founder and owner of Early to Bed, Chicago’s first woman-owned sex shop that sells high-quality sex toys, Searah shares her expertise on the different kinds of sex toys and why people use them. For people in a relationship, learn how to talk to your partner about it, how to use it as a couple and how to introduce it to your sexual play. Haven’t tried using a sex toy? Have a listen to know ...
214: Self-Leadership and Erotic Rope Play – Edward Willey
January 31, 2022 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBEdward Willey talks about his seemingly two separate interests and pursuits – rope play and self-leadership – and his ingenious idea of combining them together to develop and practice. How do rope play and self-leadership intersect? How it started Prompted by his partner’s brilliant idea, Edward Willey started to introduce some movements and meditation practices he used in self-leadership training into his rope play sessions. He quickly realized that people started to learn rope tying tec...
213: Shameless Parenting – Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
January 24, 2022 19:22 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBMany parents find normal sex behavior and development confusing. Parents often wonder if their child’s sexual behavior is normal. Certified sex therapist Dr. Tina Sellers talks about parenting and sexual health and give parents a better understanding of “what to expect and when” in terms of their child’s sexual development. Resources for Shameless parenting In her newest book, Dr. Tina’s goal is to help parents or caregivers foster healthy sexual choices and attitudes in their children. Sh...
212: Performance Anxiety – David Khalili
January 17, 2022 20:37 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBFeeling anxious before sex is normal. But how about feeling nervous that you cannot have or enjoy sex for fear that you will be unable to “perform” during sexual activities? Sex therapist David Khalili talks about sexual performance anxiety, predominantly among men, and what can be done to overcome that fear or condition. “Men don’t ask for help” David shares from personal experience how men would come in looking for certain toys, prostate massagers, cock rings, lubricants, and the like –...
211: Juicing up Your Sex Life – Alicia Davon
January 10, 2022 21:44 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAlicia Davon Juicing Up Your Sex Life A fun topic today. This one’s about juicing up your relationship, enlivening it again. Or if you’re single, preparing for when you are in a relationship. My guest is Alicia Davon. She and her husband have an organization that does training with people around increasing presence, awareness, communication, pleasure, and energy in people’s sex lives. We talk about what that looks like, how people practice it, and what its first step might be. I think a...
210: Colonization and its Impact on Modern Sexuality – Anne Mauro
January 03, 2022 21:17 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBColonization and Its Impact on Modern Sexuality We tend to think of colonization as something that happened and is over and is done, without realizing that it set up processes and expectations, beliefs, and systems of thought that we are still living with in this current day. This has created historical trauma that remains today. There is a legacy of shame and of limitations that came with settlers in North America. Anne Mauro has been studying this, and we talk about this whole concept of...
209: Right Outside Your Comfort Zone – Court Vox
December 27, 2021 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBCourt Vox Somatic sex educator and sex coach Court Vox helps his clients to find the ‘sweet spot’ in their sex lives, and life in general. The sweet spot is a place that can be uncomfortable, but also exciting. This episode is all about pushing yourself to the limit, and calibrating the body in order to allow itself to reach the next level of experience. What is calibration? Calibration is developing an awareness of touch from the lowest point of sensation all the way to your threshold. It...
208: Endometriosis – Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
December 21, 2021 00:16 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDr. Allyson Shrikhande, a rehabilitation doctor who specializes in pelvic rehabilitation medicine, gives us an in-depth discussion about endometriosis. What is endometriosis, the disorder affecting one out of ten women? How does it show up and what are the treatment options? What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder wherein cells that are similar to the cells lining the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grow outside of the uterus. These cells can settle basically anywhere in the ...
207: Hookup Without Heartbreak – Lia Holmgren
December 13, 2021 23:18 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHookup without Heartbreak Intimacy and relationship coach Lia Holmgren’s new book, Hookup Without Heartbreak, teaches women to let go of negative feelings after casual hook ups/sex, as well as how to reclaim one’s sexual freedom. Learn the do’s and don’ts of casual sex, the history and science behind hooking up, and learn all you need to know before going on that next date. Casual sex: How do people deal with it? The main focus of this book is double standards – how casual sex can be wid...
206: Vaginal Rejuvenation with Dr. Kanwal Bawa
December 06, 2021 21:24 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBDr. Kanwal Bawa talks about sexual health and wellness, particularly vaginal rejuvenation, to improve relationships and the sexual experience. Known as ‘Dr. Sex Fairy’ due to her patients’ incredible sexual wellness success stories, Dr. Bawa reveals to us what’s in her fairy dust. How important is the female orgasm? Unfortunately, many women assume that they cannot orgasm. Studies show that many women do not even know their own anatomy, and henceforth do not know how to pleasure themselves....
205: Sex as a Widow – Krista St-Germain
November 29, 2021 20:41 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBMaster Certified Life Coach, Krista St-Germain, gives advice on how to deal with grief after losing a life partner. In this episode, we will talk about sex after loss and how it fits into the grieving process. How do you discern your needs and wants after being widowed? How do you decide when you’d like to have sex or when you don’t? How do you make those kinds of decisions in a way that is empowering and not fall prey to the myths that exist? Dealing with grief and healing. Grief is the ...
204: Healing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind – Dr. Tonia Wincester
November 23, 2021 00:48 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHealing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind Dr. Tonia Winchester has been a naturopathic doctor for 15 years. This episode will explore brain-based coaching, and how people can really achieve breakthroughs and get out of patterns that haven’t been working for them. Dr Winchester talks about accessing the unconscious mind in order to achieve a healthy sex lifestyle. The power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Through practice, Dr Tonia Winchester found that the best way to help...
204: Healing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind – Dr. Tonia Winchester
November 23, 2021 00:48 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHealing Your Sex Life Through the Unconscious Mind Dr. Tonia Winchester has been a naturopathic doctor for 15 years. This episode will explore brain-based coaching, and how people can really achieve breakthroughs and get out of patterns that haven’t been working for them. Dr Winchester talks about accessing the unconscious mind in order to achieve a healthy sex lifestyle. The power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Through practice, Dr Tonia Winchester found that the best way to help...
203: Why Selfish is Good for Sex – Dr. Laura Dabney
November 15, 2021 21:35 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, Dr Laura Dabney explains the importance of selfishness in a relationship. Despite its negative connotation, being selfish can actually make you a better person and partner. Learn why being in tuned to what you want and how you feel is critical and how you can create a balance of giving and selfishness in a relationship. What does selfishness mean in a relationship? Simply put, being selfish is taking care of yourself first before others like your partner. Being selfish ha...
202: Dates & Mates – Damona Hoffman
November 08, 2021 21:09 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, we take a closer look at the exciting world of dating – from using different dating apps to tackling difficult conversations and navigating the dating scene amid a pandemic. Life and dating coach Damona Hoffman shares tips on how to progress relationships and how to deepen them by cultivating curiosity. For people looking for a relationship, what do they need to know in order to be successful in dating? Damona said that dating is a pretty and repeatable process. If you a...
201: Barriers to Female Sexual Pleasure – Kristine D’Angelo
November 01, 2021 20:10 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBCertified sex coach Kristine D’Angelo talks about pleasure and feeling empowered when it comes to sex, especially for vagina owners. Conversationally, she tackles the most common barriers for vagina owners in achieving sexual pleasure and the kinds of expectations that they’re up against based on societal standards. The differences and similarities between sex coaches and sex therapist are also discussed so people can make the best choice when seeking help. What’s the difference between sex...
200: Sex and Veterans – Asya Brodsky
October 25, 2021 18:52 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Asya Brodsky gives insight into sexual issues and concerns with veterans. From injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or military sexual trauma (MST), Brodsky explains how these experiences can create all kinds of ramifications in the life of a veteran and how these can affect sexual function and intimacy with a partner. What are the kinds of concerns that are prevalent among veterans? PTSD is still the most common issue among veterans, as well as PTSD due to MST. ...
199: Cross Dressing – Dr. Carol Clark
October 18, 2021 21:56 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this fascinating episode, board certified sex therapist and addictions counselor Dr. Carol Clark helps us demystify the concept of cross dressing and take away the stigma and shame commonly associated with it. If you or someone you know is a cross dresser, the insights from this episode will surely help in getting accurate information out there and prepare people to receive somebody who might reveal that they’re crossdresser and validate that. Is there an intersection of cross dressing an...
198 – Racism and Sexual Health – Kristian Holmes
October 11, 2021 23:06 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode we talk to Kristian Holmes, a therapist who is a person of color. We dive deep into racism and emotional and mental health, especially for people of color and/or disadvantaged people in general. We’ll discuss what these groups of people are up against in terms of seeking care, the kind of experiences they have and what they can do to potentially advocate for themselves and find resources to support them. We will also talk about what therapists can do to make sure that they are...
197: Guided by Glow – Sayra Player
October 04, 2021 21:08 - 21 minutes - 20 MBActress Sayra Player takes us into a different level of meditation. We discuss tapping into our imagination to inspire creativity with masturbation and getting in touch with our body and sensations. Along with a team of writers, actors, creators, and producers, she founded the app Guided by Glow, a guided meditation app designed to increase women’s sexual wellness through erotic audio experiences. What is the story behind the business and why did Player start Guided by Glow? Meditation is...
196: Bodyfullness – Dr. Rachel Allyn
September 27, 2021 19:59 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Rachel Allyn, a holistic psychologist, and pleasure expert, walks me through the concept of “bodyfullness.” Sharing some personal experiences, she talks about how embodied mindfulness can help us heal our traumas, reclaim our right to healthy pleasures, and inspire heartfelt human connection. What is bodyfullness? Bodyfullness is the ability to use connection and movement and physical awareness, in addition to paying attention to our thoughts and feelings, to really o...
195: ADD and Sex – Lisa Schwartz
September 20, 2021 19:12 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLisa Schwartz is here with me to talk about the intersection of ADD/ADHD with relationships and sex. We go over how ADD/ADHD can show up in various ways, strategies to build an intimate relationship, and how ADD is not just a disorder. Definition- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lisa’s personal experience with ADD has helped her work with patients in her practice. She says that people with ADD can hyper-focus on things that grab their interest. While doing that, they may not be able to ...
194: Navigating Parenting Differences – Rachel Duffy
September 13, 2021 20:58 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRachel Duffy brings in actionable tips to navigate parenting that not only enriches your relationship with your children, but also unlock some of the barriers to your sex life. We discuss parenting issues, how to correct behavior, and navigate the differences in parenting approaches with your partner. Finding a passion for caring for family and children’s wellbeing in all her professions and personal life, Rachel explored conscious parenting to help people navigate parenting and life with ...
193: Pleasure as a Means of Healing Trauma – Kathy Slaughter
September 07, 2021 01:02 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBKathy Slaughter introduces an interesting way of integrating pleasure, in both sexual and everyday activities, as a way to heal from trauma. She talks about what trauma does to our body and mind, how to regain the connection between the two, navigate healing in intimate relationships, recognize triggers, and how to trust and feel safe. Slaughter’s Interest in Healing from Trauma Kathy’s interest in this field of work stems from her decades of experience working with situations like domes...
192: Men Raped by Women – Kelvin Pace
August 30, 2021 19:52 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBBreaking myths about male victims of sexual assault, Kelvin Pace joins me in talking about changed parameters, frequency, the societal narrative of men raped by women, the path to healing, and resources of support. What Drew Kelvin Into Working With Victims? Kelvin observed that 80-90% of the transitional youth that he worked with were sexual assault victims, prompting him to work in the field. After CDC came out with the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, which include...
191: Letting In Vs. Letting Go – Benson Fox
August 23, 2021 20:12 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBTrauma: Letting in vs Letting Go Benson Fox; a transformational coach, therapist extern, a psych major, and a current doctoral student of Adelphi university, guides people and helps them to embrace all parts of themselves. He talks about the effects of sexual abuse and the impact unprocessed trauma can have. He also talks about how to process trauma. Listening To Parts of Yourself That Advocate Your Needs Benson believes people tend to shun parts of themselves like anger, shame, depressi...
190: Hormones are Your Superpower – Dr. Stephanie Estima
August 16, 2021 22:39 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Stephanie Estima, author of the book The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess’ Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex, joins us to talk all about how women can take control and embrace their bodies. She talks about chronic stress, menstrual cycle, sleep, hormonal imbalance, nutrition, and how we can love ourselves by understanding them. “Women need to have twice as much sex than men” – Dr. Estima Women have 52% less serotonin synthesis than men which causes women...
189: A Sexplanation – Alexander Liu
August 09, 2021 20:53 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAlexander Liu joins me in a conversation about his documentary “A Sexplanation”, which talks about his journey of coming out as gay in high school and his continued shame and disconnect over sex in his adult life. He talks about his journey into researching sex and sexuality and his changed conception. Story Behind the Documentary With society stigmatizing sex between men, in spite of having supportive parents, Alex went through a difficult mental journey coming out as gay in high scho...
188: When your partner has Alzheimer’s – Wanda Braveman
August 02, 2021 20:15 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWanda Braveman joins me today to share her personal story through her book, “White Knight: Living with Alzheimer’s Moment by Moment.” The book details her difficult journey with a partner who had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She talks about how their relationship changed, issues of consent, and their sex life while sharing her powerful story. Background of their Relationship Wanda reminisces about her first encounter with her husband, Joe, and their connection on their f...
187: Considering Polyamory – Martha Kauppi
July 26, 2021 16:58 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBMartha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for therapists and serves as a self-help manual for people who are considering polyamory or encountering problems around polyamory. What is polyamory? Martha defines polyamory as an open relationship where some or all partners have agreed to have more than one romantic and/or sexual partner. Her book caters to all forms of ethical non-monogamous relatio...
186: Cyber Infidelity with Dr. Peter Kanaris
July 19, 2021 17:47 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBInfidelity looks a lot more complicated in the cyber world. Dr. Peter Kanaris joins me to unravel what constitutes cyber infidelity, the recovery approaches involved, and ways to rebuild trust. Relationships in the Digital Age Dr. Kanaris views the digital age as a “relationship accelerator” wherein the connections are made just as fast as they are broken. The digital age expedites and exposes every part of life that would otherwise be revealed slowly. What is cyber infidelity? Dr. K...
185: Cultivating Female Desire – Dr. Brandye Manigat
July 12, 2021 19:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFor all of the women who have ever wanted to feel sexy again; Dr. Brandye Manigat joins me in talking about cultivating pleasure and desire and reconnecting with one’s libido. She shares her insights and discoveries throughout her journey of becoming a Women’s Pleasure Coach. Her personal experience around low libido, as well as a lack of public information surrounding the topic, motivated Dr. Manigat to go from being an OB/GYN to a Women’s Pleasure Coach, helping women to achieve lasting ch...
184: Anorgasmia in Women – Dr. Rachel Needle
July 05, 2021 18:34 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBDr. Rachel Needle joins me in a discussion about anorgasmia. We speak about how it manifests, what we can do about it, and if it’s something that can be turned around. We answer questions that most of us have asked at one point or other in our lives. What is anorgasmia? Dr. Rachel defines anorgasmia as ‘a sexual dysfunction characterized by a persistent or recurrent delay in the absence of achieving an orgasm. Some women with anorgasmia have never had an orgasm, and others have experience...
183: [Personal Story] Living with Lichen Sclerosus – Tammy
June 28, 2021 20:53 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBTammy brings her journey with Lichen Sclerosus and the experiences of many other women to light in this episode. We hear everything about what it’s like to live with Lichen Sclerosus, its challenges, treatment options, and how to get support. What is Lichen Sclerosus? Lichen Sclerosus is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks itself. It is thought to be genetic. It usually occurs in the genitals, but can also affect other areas of the body, where it can cause itching and discolorat...
182: When You’re the One Who Cheated – Tammy Nelson
June 21, 2021 19:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTammy Nelson, the author of the book When You’re The One Who Cheats, joins me to talk about cheating and infidelity from the point of the cheater. She offers her interesting insight on why people cheat, what it’s like to be cheated on, and the recovery process. Is it Infidelity? Tammy defines infidelity as forming a relationship outside of your primary partnership; a relationship with a sexual context such as flirting online or paying a sex worker, in which you are dishonest about these r...
181: When Sex Hurts – Dr. Irwin Goldstein
June 14, 2021 20:06 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDr. Irwin Goldstein, the founder of field of sexual medicine, joins me in the conversation about female sexual pain. He drives the talk with tons of fascinating information about sexual pain, including what are the different categories, common causes, and treatment options. The prevalence of female sexual pain Within the last month, 1/3rd of women reported experiencing sexual pain or some form of discomfort during sex, while only 2% to 7% of men reported sexual dysfunction or secondary pai...
180: Wheel of Consent – Dr. Betty Martin
June 07, 2021 17:31 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDr. Betty Martin, the author of the new book, The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, is highlighting the importance of giving and receiving and maintaining that balance in sexual relationships. Today, we get to hear about what it means to set boundaries, follow consent, and how all of that comes into play in terms of taking care of oneself. Why is it important to be selfish sometimes? While giving to your partner and thinking about their needs is an important part of the sex...
179: The Logic of Our Fantasies with Michael Bader
May 31, 2021 19:44 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMichael Bader, the author of the book Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies joins me in a fascinating conversation about sexual fantasies. We get to hear his ideas about sexual fantasies and what they mean. Decoding Sexual Fantasies Michael recognized the need for an applicable approach to sexual fantasies to help patients with their shame and guilt surrounding their sexual fantasies and preferences. His arguments originated from a theory from Joseph Weiss. Michael argues that sexua...
178: Holistic Approaches to Erectile Dysfunction – Dr. Tracy Gapin
May 24, 2021 18:48 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBDr. Gapin defines ED as an inability to attain an erection that is satisfactory for intercourse; however, he points out the subjectivity of an erection and brings down the definition to “an inability to have satisfactory intercourse”. He distinguished ED from performance anxiety by addressing the psychological component of a person’s psyche that acts up when one worries and develops anxiety over underperforming. Various causes of ED He distinguished various causes of Erectile Dysfunction ...
177: Urology for Women – Dr. Lamia Gabal
May 17, 2021 15:54 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBDr. Lamia Gabal is a Urologist with a sub-specialty in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She talks about all kinds of concerns women bring to a Urologist, information about the treatment options, and how to go about it. Sexual issues that bring women to urologists Women come to urologists for various kinds of sexual concerns. While traditionally urologists were thought to be “Male gynecologists”, Dr Lamia says urologists deal with much more than that. Women come with iss...