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Apr 2022
37m 48s

The 30 Year Old Virgin

Oprah
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Original Airdate: 10/08/2010

Oprah sits down with two women Shayla and Carla. One is terrified of relationships, the other is uncomfortable in her own skin. Both are grown women in their 30s who’ve never been in a serious relationship, never been in love, and have never had sex. Now they’re seeking help from sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman to uncover what’s really holding them back.

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