EP119: The Hottest Sex Scenes on Game of Thrones and What You Can Learn from Them

Welcome to episode 72 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Alice Little who is the number one booking legal sex worker in the United States, she is 4ft 8 and works at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch.       Alice writes advice articles for She Knows Media and has been a guest on the Tim Ferriss Show. She has been interviewed and featured by CNN, ABC’s Nightline, Re nery29, Quartz, Shane and Friends, and other podcasts and news outlets. She is a proponent of sex positivity and women’s rights and has marched for equality. Alice is also one of the founders of the “Hookers for Healthcare” movement, petitioning the government for effective health care that works for everyone.    Alice frequently sees couples in and out of the bedroom, coaching them on how to enhance their relationships, increase the quality of their communication, and help bring intimacy back into their interactions. She hosts a weekly vidcast titled ‘Coffee with Alice,’ where she discusses sex work, fields questions, and aims to inform on all things sensual. Alice has also presented at over 50 Kink and BDSM events nationwide.    In this episode, you will hear:   How Alice became involved in this profession  The pros and cons of being a legal sex worker  The difference between a legal sex worker and prostitution  Why communication is the key in this profession  Working with clients and their emotions  How Alice makes people comfortable if it’s their first time with a legal sex worker  How couples who use legal sex workers can improve their sex lives afterwards  The common misconceptions and challenges legal sex workers face    Resources  https://thealicelittle.com   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://twitter.com/oasis2care    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Mai 201844min

Welcome to episode 71 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Robert Cox who talks to us about the developing rape culture in our society, how we can combat objectification of men and women and the need for rape victims to know it’s ok to reach out and talk about their experiences.   Robert Cox is a therapist in private practice in Liberty, MO.  He specializes in the treatment of Trauma, Addictions and Autism.  Robert creates a podcast providing psycho-education and mindfulness training called Mindful Recovery. In addition, he is a guest blogger on the Huffington Post.      In this episode, you will hear:   What is rape culture and who does it protect?  Roberts experience of defending his daughter for wearing “in appropriate” clothing in school   Why we shouldn’t protect anyone who has abused or raped women, even if they are close friends or relatives   Making sure we don’t invalidate people’s experiences   How men need to take more responsibility for their hormones and actions   How we can combat objectification of men and women   The role that fear and control plays within these issues   The need for rape victims to know it’s ok to reach out and talk about their experiences     Resources  http://liferecoveryconsulting.com   https://liferecoveryconsulting.com/listening-to-autism/  https://liferecoveryconsulting.com/podcast-2/  http://oasis2care.com/podcast/hook-up-culture/   http://oasis2care.com/podcast/rape-culture-popular-media/   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://twitter.com/oasis2care    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Mai 201835min

Welcome to episode 70 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Robert Kandell who speaks to me about non-monogamous relationships, the pros and cons of being in a non-monogamous relationship and advice on how to approach this topic with others.   Robert Kandell has 18 years’ experience in helping men find themselves. Through the practice of absolute approval in his teaching, he sees those parts that are hidden in their shadows. These are the fetishes, hurts, or hidden desires. He draws them out with a firm but loving hand so what was once hidden can now become internal power.   An expert in interpersonal communication and relationship, he has helped thousands of students become happier, have better relationships, more sex, and a more balanced, energized life. Working with Robert is not for the faint of heart. He has been described as “part football coach, part loving dad and part slightly crazed drill sergeant.  In this episode, you will hear:   How Robert became interested in this area   The pros and cons of being in a non-monogamous relationship  How most people are not actually monogamous  Why non-monogamous relationships aren’t the solution for everyone   The role that jealously plays in this issue   Learning to have open and honest communication your partner about this   The issue of fear of abandonment Advice on how to approach this topic with others   Resources  http://tufflove.live   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://twitter.com/oasis2care     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Mai 201835min

Welcome to episode 69 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr. M. Max Ezzati M.D., FACOG who speaks to us about the common misconceptions around fertility treatment, how struggles with infertility can have an impact on sexual relations and recommendations for couples currently going through this process.   Dr. Ezzati is a fertility specialist and reproductive surgeon at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, affiliated with Sutter Health in the Bay Area in Northern California. Dr. Ezzati received his medical degree from Tehran University in Tehran, Iran. After medical school, Dr. Ezzati moved to England to pursue specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at the teaching hospitals of the University of Cambridge and the University of London, where he also served as a clinical lecturer.  In 2007, Dr. Ezzati moved to the United States and completed his internship and residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital, in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ezzati is double board-certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).  Dr. Ezzati’s special professional interests include fertility preservation through oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) and embryo cryopreservation (embryo freezing), fertility treatment for older women and those with diminished ovarian reserve, and minimally invasive reproductive surgery using the da Vinci robot to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids. He has published numerous peer-reviewed clinical and scientific research papers, review articles, case reports and textbook chapters on these and other topics.  He is currently on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology and also serves as an ad hoc peer-reviewer for several other high impact journals such as Human Reproduction, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Placenta, and Reproductive BioMedicine Online    In this episode, you will hear:   The most common misconceptions about fertility treatment   The frequency of intercourse needed through fertility treatment  How struggles around infertility can have an impact on sexual relations   The best way to define infertility   Is it safe for couples to have sex during pregnancy?   The need to keep with the treatment over a long period of time for success   Recommendations for couples currently frustrated going through this process      Resources  https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-mohammadmax-ezzati   https://twitter.com/maxezzatimd   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care   https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://twitter.com/oasis2care     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Mai 201829min

Welcome to episode 68 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Renelle E. Nelson who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She has been providing therapy for over 10 years. In this episode, she speaks to me about her thoughts on a listener’s email worrying her husband might be gay, discovering your own body and pleasures and actionable steps that can be taken to improve your sex life.   Renelle knows that you are facing a lot of challenges right now from dealing with Anxiety, Depression and even disbelief. You may also have been given an ultimatum in your relationship. Relax and take a deep breathe, now come in and let’s talk about your concerns. At Kaleidoscope, her passion and goal is to help you develop the skills that are needed to address the challenges that you are currently faced with. Whether you are dealing with communication issues, lack of desire or Infidelity, it is important for you to know you don’t have to go through this alone. If there is a problem then there has to be a solution.  Together let's work to solve the solvable and use the Kaleidoscope of change to give you a different view of the unchangeable.  In this episode, you will hear:   Renelle’s thoughts on a listener’s email worrying her husband might be gay   The importance of communication to improve sex in a relationship   Discovering your own body and pleasures   Not confusing a partner potentially being gay with low libido   How sex is still viewed in a negative light in many societies   Actionable steps that can be taken to improve your sex life  How journaling and self-care can improve your sex life     Resources  https://kaleidoscopeservicesllc.org   https://www.facebook.com/kaleidoscopeservices   http://www.sexologypodcast.com/2017/05/30/mismatched-libido-with-renelle-nelson-lmft/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Apr 201830min

Welcome to episode 67 of the Sexology Podcast, today I’m joined by Erica Garza who talks to us about her book Getting Off, the connection between sexual shame and addiction and the story of her recovery from sexual addiction  Born in Los Angeles to Mexican parents, Erica Garza has spent most of her adult life traveling and living abroad. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Erica’s essays have appeared in Salon, Narratively, BUST, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, Bustle, Alternet, Vivala, HelloGiggles, the Los Angeles Review, and Australia’s Mamamia and The Motherish.   She has appeared as a guest on BBC Radio 4, Thom Hartmann’s The Big Picture, and August McLaughlin’s Girl Boner Radio. In 2010, she earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction at Columbia University. Her memoir on sex addiction, Getting Off, is her first book.   Her addiction follows and transforms with her in each point in her coming-of-age, which spans the transition from dial-up to digital in the 1990s and early 2000s. From Playboys hidden discreetly under mattresses to softcore on late night cable to vast varieties of porn ubiquitous and easily accessible across the internet, Garza’s personal account is also a study of an era in which both technology and sex changed dramatically in our everyday lives.   GETTING OFF is as raw and unflinching a personal story as it is an insightful and modern perspective on sexuality and addiction. Garza doesn’t find a tidy cure for her obsessions, but in the absence of false hope and prepackaged redemption is a credibly imperfect and remarkably relatable journey toward self-acceptance.   In this episode, you will hear:   The challenge of talking about her sex life openly Why Erica decided to share her story The perspective of sex addiction being an ethnic minority and female How sex addiction can affect anyone in life The ways in which porn can be used as a crutch How over-viewing porn can lead to desensitization The connection between sexual shame and addiction What made Erica comfortable disclosing her issues to her now husband   Resources http://www.ericagarza.com https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care https://twitter.com/oasis2care Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Apr 201829min

EP66 - Joy of intimacy with Rabbi Manis Friedman   Welcome to episode 66 of the Sexology Podcast, today I’m joined by Rabbi Manis Friedman who speaks to me about his book The Joy of Intimacy, the difference between sex and intimacy, how pornography has degraded intimacy and how giving each other space can improve intimacy.   World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audiences around the country and the world. He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America. Over 150,000 copies of his provocative yet entertaining tapes, both audio and video have been sold.   Rabbi Friedman’s first book, Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore? published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised and is currently in its fourth printing. Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism and a professionally ranked member of the National Speakers Association.   Rabbi Friedman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946 and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1950. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of Canada in 1969.   When he takes the podium, Rabbi Manis Friedman enthuses each of his listeners with a sense of purpose and definite direction. Perhaps his greatest gift of all is his balance of compassion and wisdom.   In this episode, you will hear:   How Rabbi Manis Friedman became interested in teaching these topics The difference between sex and intimacy How Rabbi Manis Friedman defines intimacy The ways in which we have disregarded intimacy as a society Why the bedroom needs to be a very sacred and private space How pornography has degraded intimacy The need to create time for intimacy and not work too hard and reserve our energy How giving each other space can improve intimacy   Resources http://www.itsgoodtoknow.com http://thejoyofintimacy.com https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care https://twitter.com/oasis2care Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Apr 201835min

Welcome to episode 65 of the Sexology Podcast, today I’m joined by Debra Wickman M.D. who talks to us about holistic sexual medicine, the wheel of sexual experience and how it works and the best way to bring up sexual issues with your physician. Dr. Debra Wickman is a gynecologist with more than 20 years of experience. She completed a fellowship in Female Sexual Medicine at UCLA, and is also trained as a sexuality counsellor. Her model of diagnosis and treatment incorporates programs that uniquely educate, empower, and encourage personal growth, sexual discovery and healing for women. The programs look beyond a singular medical, pharmaceutical, or behavioural therapy, and instead integrate all approaches from a mind-body perspective. Central to her model is a holistic sexuality approach, using her training as a gynaecologist to link the physical aspect of healing with the mental, emotional and spiritual facets to treat the whole sexual being.            Her research interests include exploring effects of sexual practices on the vaginal microbiome, and methods to condition the female arousal response. She is a popular workshop speaker for women’s groups and has also presented lectures and research at venues such as the World Congress of Sexual Medicine in Beijing, China; ACOG 2017 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, AASECT 2017 Annual Meeting and the World Association of Sexual Health in Prague, Czech Republic. She is featured in the 2017 book – Outstanding Results – authoring a chapter entitled “Outstanding Doctor–Patient Relationships: How to Connect with your Physician and Receive Optimal Care”.            In this episode, you will hear: How Debra became interested in applying holistic sexuality approach How physicians struggle to discuss sexual issues due to limited time The wheel of sexual experience and how it works Overcoming limiting beliefs passed down from parents The challenge and difficulty of great orgasms The damage getting sexual information from pornography can do The best way to bring up sexual issues with your physician Making sure you feel comfortable and connected when addressing these issues   Resources http://drdebrawickman.com https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care https://twitter.com/oasis2care Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Apr 201842min