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, a...
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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 psychol...
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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...
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 exp...
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 al...
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 t...
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...
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. Fat...
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 ac...
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 qu...
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...
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. Ben...
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...
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...
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...
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 stereotyp...
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....
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,...
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 produc...
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 t...
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 fol...