For the first episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, I sat down with two relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. They are the founders of The Gottman Institute and they have been studying sex and relationships for decades. The Gottmans have published a number of influential academic papers and bestselling books, with their latest being Eight D ... Show More
Nov 21
Episode 451: The Surprising Science Of The Clitoris (Essential Listen)
<p>Many parts of female sexual anatomy have long been misunderstood, but the clitoris is chief among them. Throughout history, the clitoris is something that has repeatedly been discovered, described, and then forgotten. In today’s show, we’re going revisit one of my favorite con ... Show More
34m 1s
Nov 14
Episode 449: The Real Cost of Abstinence Pledges
<p>Think back to your sex education for a moment. Were you advised to “save yourself for marriage?” Were you asked to sign a “purity” pledge? For millions of people, that was their experience. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at abstinence pledges, including how they b ... Show More
35m 13s
Oct 2019
222: Create More Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship
Do you feel deeply connected to your partner sexually? Some couples have a sexual spark from the beginning, some build it over time, some never address it and others find it unimportant. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, there are tools to help create more sexual intimacy in yo ... Show More
42m 52s
Feb 2023
Myths of Love, Sex, Dating, and Relationships | Myisha Battle
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>This episode is part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2024
Myths Of Love, Sex, Dating, And Relationships | Myisha Battle
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>How our false expectations and misunderstandings about relationships can create an incalculable amount of suffering — and the many ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2024
How to Keep the Spark Alive: Secrets from 40 Years of Love Research with Drs. Julie and John Gottman
<p>What makes love last decades instead of years? After studying thousands of couples, Drs. Julie and John Gottman discovered what separates the masters from the disasters. </p><br><p>Learn their research-backed secrets, like the 5:1 magic ratio, bids for connection, and the 4 ho ... Show More
1h 4m