Sex, On Drugs

For our final episode of Season 3, we’re looking at the fight for access to hormone therapy — and what happens when the system fails. Historian Samantha Rosenthal traces the long history of medical gatekeeping, while Dr. Ted Jablonski breaks down the risks and realities of DIY tr ... Show More

With the rise of psychedelic therapy, questions arise about the ethics, effectiveness, and experiences it brings. In this episode, a visit to a psychedelic therapy clinic. Geoff also talks with Dr. Hillary McBride, host of Other People’s Problems, to explore how substances are re ... Show More

Is vaping just as harmful as smoking, or a safer alternative? Following her attempt to quit cigarettes, Hadeel finds herself switching to a vape and wonders what dangers it holds. Geoff talks to Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander to understand the mixed messages around vaping, nicotine a ... Show More

We’re getting into the messy middle of sex and relationships, the parts no one warns you about. What happens when the honeymoon phase fades? When your sex drive dips and you’re not sure if it’s just a phase or a sign? When the sex is so good it’s blinding you to the red flags? We ... Show More

Overcoming an addiction comes with a variety of challenges but one aspect of sobriety that's often left undiscussed is how it can affect sex and relationships.Co-hosts Carina Kolodny and Noah Michelson speak with three recovering addicts to learn about how their sobriety has chan ... Show More

When sexy times go a bit awry. NSFW! 

When one partner wants more sex than the other, things can get difficult for couples. Certified Sex Therapist and author Jessa Zimmerman joins us to talk about how to navigate desire discrepancy, and bring pleasure back to the relationship. Even if it's been ages since your last ... Show More

Oil wrestling with lube, drugs, and "porno disco" themed parties. A caller shares with Geth what it's been like living in a Victorian mansion with 13 people. 

Lets talk about sex baby ... The good, The bad, The ugly ! Take a deep dive on Danielle and Thyri's sexual experiences. What works for some don't work for others. 

<p>Casual sex typically isn't about love. But what if it's not even about lust? Sociologist <a href="https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/departments/sociology/people/lisa-wade">Lisa Wade</a> studies "hookup culture," and believes the rules and expectations around sex and relationships ... Show More

In this episode we dive into the often misunderstood topic of sex, exploring the highs and lows of failed dates, navigating toxic ex's and the unique phenomenon known as "the lesbian urge to merge". 

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of drugs. Throughout history people have taken them to alter their perceptions and change their moods. The attractions lie in the promise of instant pleasure and the possibility of heightened perceptions. Nietzsche said that no art coul ... Show More