EP197 - Sex and Creativity with Dr. Stephen Diamond

Welcome to episode 327 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Alexandra Solomon. In this episode, we discuss maintaining great sex in a long-term relationship, boosting your sexual confidence and learning to step into your erotic self.  Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world.   Dr. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and she is on faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University where she teaches the internationally renowned course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of two bestselling books, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back.   Dr. Solomon regularly presents to diverse groups that include the United States Military Academy at West Point and Microsoft, and she is frequently asked to talk about relationships with media outlets like The Today Show, O Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, and Scientific American.  In this episode, you will hear:   Maintaining great sex in a long-term relationship Understanding the dynamics of sex and intimacy  Cultivating self-awareness and relational safety  How you can repair damaged parts of your sex life Ways in which you can boost your sexual confidence Tools you can use to better communicate with your partner Cultivating the positive aspects of your relationship inside and outside the bedroom Learning to step into your erotic self   Thank you to our sponsor FirmTech. Use the promo code Moali20 to get 20% at myfirmtech.com.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Mars 202330min

Welcome to episode 326 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Shemeka Thorpe. In this episode, we discuss sexual self-consciousness, incorporating your spirituality into your sex life and recommendations to improve your sexual confidence.  Dr. Shemeka Thorpe is an alum of Florida State and UNCG, a North Carolina native, and a proud Ravenclaw with first-generation college student status.   A lover of the beach who also loves to read books, her passion for research began during her undergraduate studies. Earning her PhD in Community Health Education has enabled this public health professional's goal facilitating positive sexology narratives about Black people rather than deficit-based ones; she strives to create representative teams that consider community needs when disseminating important information from academic journals into meaningful impacts on population health outcomes.  With over 10 years of research under her belt, she is a wheelhouse of knowledge when it comes to sexuality education. As someone deeply embedded in the community and highly active on social media, not only has she been able gather insights from conversations with Black women - but all these experiences also inform her ongoing studies.   Furthermore, this expertise also sees her playing an important role by sitting on editorial review boards for two well-respected journals dedicated to comprehensive sexology counsels and sexual wellness as a whole.  In this episode, you will hear:   What sexual self-consciousness means  Recommendations to improve your sexual confidence Overcoming the shame spiral that can happen around sex Looking at studies of black women’s sexual experiences How many black women defined pleasure as liberating  Analyzing the different sexual experiences of queer and straight people Understanding the difference between pleasure and orgasm Incorporating your spirituality into your sex life The importance of sexual mindfulness   Thank you to our sponsor FirmTech. Use the promo code Moali20 to get 20% at myfirmtech.com.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Mars 202328min

Welcome to episode 325 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Elliot Justin, M.D., FACEP. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of using a cock ring, readjusting your erectile expectations as you get older and how toys such as vibrators have become more normalized to use for men and women.  Elliot Justin, M.D., FACEP, is an Emergency Medicine Specialist and enthusiastic cock ring user for more than 10 years. In his extensive career as a medical professional, he’s seen inadequate resources dedicated to evaluating men’s sexual health issues.    He believes that before there’s erectile dysfunction, there’s erectile fitness. His interest in regenerative medicine and his passion for regular playful lovemaking and its health benefits inspired him to start FirmTech Inc., the world’s first smart male underwearables company.   FirmTech focuses on developing products that encourage fun, enjoyable sex for men of all ages, while empowering them to better understand their health and the impact of medications, supplements, personal habits, vices and exercise on their sexual wellness. We want to give you the data to make the best decisions for your sex health.  In this episode, you will hear:   How Elliot became interested in this line of work  The benefits of using a cock ring  Pros and cons of using medication such as Viagra  The relationship between erectile dysfunction and anxiety  Readjusting your erectile expectations as you get older Looking at other sex tech products available to improve erections How toys such as vibrators have become more normalized to use for men and women Why you shouldn’t compare your sex life to pornography  The way in which sex toys for men are slowly becoming more mainstream Changes you can make such as exercise or better diet to further improve your sex life  Thank you to our sponsor FirmTech. Use the promo code Moali20 to get 20% at myfirmtech.com.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Mars 202342min

Welcome to episode 324 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Amir Yassai. In this episode, we discuss Amir’s journey of coming out as a queer Muslim, understanding how sexual shame develops, and recommendations on how you can feel more sexually empowered.  Amir Yassai is a queer Muslim unicorn who won’t shy away from any conversation. Comedy is at the center of everything he does.  Chatting with Amir will be like chatting with an old friend with a lot more sass. He actively battles against racism, transphobia, and body shaming in the queer community.  His courage in speaking out against discrimination and prejudice makes him one of the most engaging people you could talk to: like catching up with your best friend, but spicier!  In this episode, you will hear:   Looking at Amir’s journey as a queer Muslim  Overcoming the challenges of coming out as a queer Muslim How Amir’s relationship with his parents has evolved over the years Understanding how sexual shame develops  How Amir found a community to help with the challenges of being a queer Muslim Knowing that it’s ok to have a variety of sexual attractions  The importance of having open communication with your sexual partners Steps you can take to heal from sexual shame Why it’s healthy to have sexual fantasies  Recommendations on how you can feel more sexually empowered   Thank you to our sponsor FirmTech. Use the promo code Moali20 to get 20% off at myfirmtech.com.  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Mars 202343min

Welcome to episode 323 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Amanda Louder. In this episode, we discuss ways you can start to engage with roleplay, learning to better communicate with your partner, and how small things like props can make a big difference.  Amanda Louder is a Certified Life Coach who empowers women to embrace their sexuality while maintaining strong relationships with themselves and God.    In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and stepmom to 5 kids, ranging in ages from 13-22. Amanda knows just how challenging it can be for modern Christian families to find a balance between traditional values and leading an enjoyable life filled with meaningful connections.   When she's not coaching or catering to her family, you'll likely find Amanda at home enjoying one of her favorite hobbies: reading books, watching sports games involving loved ones; fishing by the lake; or camping under open skies surrounded by nature.    Learn more about what motivates this inspiring woman through @AmandaLouderCoaching on Instagram, her 'Sex For Saints' podcast series dedicated to talking about sex and marriage topics or visit her website.  In this episode, you will hear:   How Amanda became involved in this line of work  Learning to better communicate with your partner The importance of building and expanding on trust in a relationship Tips for ways you can start to engage with roleplay  How small things like props can make a big difference Making sure that consent is working both ways The benefits of the stop light system for engaging in new sexual activities  Maintaining Christian values while having a good sex life 101 Ways To Keep Your Relationship Hot https://sexologypodcast.com/subscribe/   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Feb 202327min

Welcome to episode 322 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Stefan Buntrock. In this episode, we discuss prostate orgasms and stimulation, the sex toys available to reach a prostate orgasm, and we also analyze the g-spot and female ejaculation.  Dr. Stefan Buntrock is a board-certified urologist in Göttingen, Germany. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) and received European certification as a sexologist and Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (FECSM).  For many years as chief physician at the Klinik am Kurpark, one of the largest German rehabilitation clinics for urology, he treated many patients after radical surgical interventions on the prostate and bladder.   In this episode, you will hear:   How Dr. Stefan became interested in this line of work Looking at the research for men reaching orgasm through prostate stimulation  Analyzing sex toys and vibrators for men  Understanding the g spot; Does it exist? How does it work? Is the g spot linked to female ejaculation? Understanding what a prostate massage is  Looking at the the types of stimulation that can cause a prostate orgasm  How this area is very mis-understood by the wider public  9 Foreplay Ideas https://exciting-builder-8729.ck.page/2690c062c9 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Feb 202346min

Welcome to episode 321 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Anya Laeta. In this episode, we discuss the different ways people can experience an orgasm, understanding orgasmic breathing and we also hear a sample of a breathing exercise from Anya.Given that sex was a shameful and taboo topic in her culture, it is miraculous that her attitude toward sex was always one of curiosity and experimentation. Despite being open-minded and comfortable with sex, all her relationships would start lacking passion and excitement after about a year or so. Anya would conclude that she “fell out of love” and looked for a new relationship. Only to repeat this pattern all over 6-12 months later. Not being able to have a sustainable, fulfilling sex life made her feel like a failure in relationships. It is this challenge that ultimately led her to study human sexuality, Tantra, and relationship psychology. Understanding how her erotic mind, desire, arousal, sexual polarity, and anatomy work empowers Anya to create and re-create excitement, passion, and sexual satisfaction every day. She would be lying if she said it’s easy. Yet, having a roadmap to do it made it possible for Anya to have a happy and sexy long-term relationship that she was dreaming about. Today Anya is honored to help you meet your erotic potential and relationship needs.In this episode, you will hear: ·      Looking at the different ways people can experience an orgasm·      Analyzing emotional v genital-based orgasms·      Looking at the way your brain wires your thinking of orgasms·      Understanding the concept of embodiment·      What is orgasmic breathing?·      Can anyone practice orgasmic breathing?·      How you can learn to deepen your breath to enhance your sexual experience·      A sample of a breathing exercise from Anya·      Using music to enrich your breathing exercises·      The different ways vulva and penis owners can benefit from these exercises 9 Foreplay Ideashttps://exciting-builder-8729.ck.page/2690c062c9Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Feb 202330min

Welcome to episode 320 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Miranda (@PleasureBhabie). In this episode, we discuss how Miranda became involved in Sex Education, looking at the best techniques for thrusting, using lube to your advantage and cultivating your sexual energy for great sex.  In this episode, you will hear:   How Miranda became involved in Sex Education  Looking at the best techniques for thrusting  Common mistakes men make with thrusting  Why don’t need to “Jackhammer” your partner for them to orgasm  Using lube to your advantage Looking at some of Miranda’s favorite choice of lubes  Understanding the importance of consent and communication How to use sexual positions to their best effect  Cultivating your sexual energy for great sex  Why women shouldn’t have to fake an orgasm  Cozy Earth This week's episode was sponsored by Cozy Earth. Use the code SEXOLOGY to get 40% off all products: https://cozyearth.com/discount/SEXOLOGY  9 Foreplay Ideas https://drmoali.clickfunnels.com/free-foreplay-checklist51618558   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Feb 202339min