Dec 2022

Sex Ed from Pop Culture

We switch things up this week as Mo challenges Emily to watch and rate a sex scene from the popular TV show “Ted Lasso." Emily rarely watches sex scenes since they often create the myths she works so hard to dispel, but she agrees to endure this torture for the good of our sex ed ... Show More

28m 35s

Dec 2022

How to Improve Your Orgasms

Emily answers calls from listeners who are struggling with their orgasms, and debunks several myths about where orgasm happens in the body. She also explains how we can train our brains to change our experience of orgasm with some practice… and a little dismantling of the patriar ... Show More

37m 42s

Nov 2022

How Desire Actually Works

For some people, sexual desire shows up totally spontaneously and out of the blue. But that’s not the case for this week’s listener, who wants to have sex with their girlfriend, but isn't feeling the same excitement as they did at beginning of the relationship. Emily introduces t ... Show More

38m 53s

Nov 2022

Introducing…The Science of Horniness from Come As You Are with Dr. Emily Nagoski

Today, I’m sharing a preview of a new podcast I’m enjoying and think you will, too. On Come As You Are, educator and bestselling author Dr. Emily Nagoski answers questions about sex with the latest science. You’ll get a modern guide to sexual wellbeing, backed by groundbreaking r ... Show More

11m 59s

Feb 2024

How to Bring More Pleasure into Life (and Sex) | Emily Nagoski

Sex educator Emily Nagoski reveals how to sustain passionate intimacy over the long haul with research from her groundbreaking new book, Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections. She explains why pleasure trumps desire, how stress impacts conne ... Show More

1h 9m

Sep 2021

31. Answering Your Sex Questions with Emily Nagoski

We’re back with author and sex educator, Emily Nagoski, taking our Pod Squad’s questions about sex. 1. How to navigate a relationship when one partner has a lower sex drive and the other has a higher sex drive.2. The “sleepy hedgehog” practice Emily suggests to help partners fin ... Show More

46m 11s

Mar 2021

How to bring confidence and joy into your sex life (with Emily Nagoski)

Sex is such a big part of being human. It's how our species persists, but it's also so much more than that. So why do we feel so uncomfortable talking about it? Emily Nagoski is a sex educator who argues that learning how to talk openly about sex — and unlearning some damaging mi ... Show More

33m 23s

Feb 2023

Emily Nagoski on the Science of Sex

Sex Educator Emily Nagoski hosts Radio Headspace all week. Today, she breaks down the science behind sexual arousal and desire, and give us a better understanding of how our bodies work.Learn more about Emily's work and her book, Come As You Are, here. Learn more about your ad ch ... Show More

8m 53s

Jan 2024

441: Sex Education And Tips For Open Communication

Unfortunately, many of us received little to no sex education as young adults. We bring this lack of knowledge into our adult relationships and often live sex lives that suffer from this. The good news is that it's never too late to learn! Listen to today's show to get educated a ... Show More

40m 51s

Nov 2022

YCSWU Presents: Come As You Are with Dr. Emily Nagsoki

Today, we’re sharing a preview of a new podcast we’re enjoying and think you will, too. On Come As You Are, educator and bestselling author Dr. Emily Nagoski answers questions about sex with the latest science. You’ll get a modern guide to sexual wellbeing, backed by groundbreaki ... Show More

10m 12s

Jan 2023

Episode 161: Performative Sex and the Psychology of ‘Facials’

One of the most popular articles on the Sex and Psychology blog is about the psychology of facials, a sexual act in which one person ejaculates on another person’s face. This behavior is one of many kinds of performative sexuality often seen in porn. Facials in particular have sp ... Show More

37m 5s

Sep 2019

Taking Control of Our Sexual Experience

Peggy Orenstein, bestselling author of Girls and Sex, explores the gaps and nuances of intimacy. Today, she talks to Elise about how girls and women are taught that being sexy is important, but being “sexual” is reserved for men. They talk about why women are groomed to think abo ... Show More

51m 39s

Introducing: Come As You Are