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 sparked a lot of debate because some people see this behavior as inherently degrad ... Show More
Jan 13
Episode 466: What People Get Wrong About Kink
When people hear the word “kink,” they often imagine something extreme. However, kink is actually far broader and more common than most people realize. In today’s show, we’re unpacking what kink is, what it isn’t, and why people want what they want. If you’ve ever wondered “why a ... Show More
30m 22s
Jan 9
Episode 465: What Sex-Positivity Is, And What It’s Not
“Sex-positive” is a term that gets used a lot these days, but it doesn’t always mean the same thing to everyone. Sometimes it’s about sexual openness or enthusiasm, other times it’s about respect for sexual diversity, and sometimes it’s even used in coercive ways. In this episode ... Show More
30m 53s
Jan 6
Episode 464: What Sex Shops Teach Us About Sex (And Why It Matters)
Sex shops are more than just retail spaces. In fact, they’re often where people actually learn about sex. When formal sex ed fails, sex shops step in to answer questions about bodies, pleasure, and desire. In this episode, we’re exploring how sex shops became unexpected sex educa ... Show More
35m 31s
Jun 2020
255: Common Sexual Challenges And How To Overcome Them
Having sex is not as straight forward as it may seem, especially in long term relationships. Our personal sexual history, combined with another individual's personal sexual history, can make things quite complicated! Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the sexual chal ... Show More
44m 50s
Jun 2022
358: How To Increase Pleasure And Get In Touch With Your Sexuality
Who doesn't want to feel more pleasure!? Listen to today's show for some amazing, actionable tips to increase your pleasure, get in touch with your sexuality and start to have mind-blowing sex. In this episode with Nicoletta Heidegger, we discuss relationship advice topics that i ... Show More
41m 9s