How does porn affect us? And are people becoming “addicted” to it? Today, we’re going to begin a four-part series on the science of porn to better understand its effects. For our first show, we’re going to discuss why different studies of porn have yielded different conclusions, why porn shouldn’t be thought of as addictive in the same way ... Show More
Sep 18
Episode 537: The Sex History You Were Never Taught
We often assume that people in the past were far more sexually conservative than we are today, and that things like sex toys, pornography, and masturbation are largely modern phenomena. But when you dig into the history of sex, you quickly discover that human beings have been rem ... Show More
33m 29s
Sep 15
Episode 536: Was The Bridgerton Era As Sexy As We Think?
Shows like Bridgerton invite us to imagine the past as a time of elaborate courtship, forbidden desire, and passionate romance. But was the past really as sexy as we like to think it was? In today’s show, we’re going to separate fact from fantasy when it comes to sex in the Bridg ... Show More
32m 19s
Sep 2021
#56 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part I)
<p>This is part I of a 4-episode comprehensive series on understanding and overcoming porn and sex addictions. In this episode, we discuss what addiction is, from physiological, emotional and personal perspectives. We also look at the damaging effects of porn and the horrifying ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues
Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren't popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a di ... Show More
54m 9s
Oct 2025
GAY PORN & ME: How Adult Content Changes the Way We Have Sex, with Therapist Alexis Caught
Alexis Caught (MBACP) is a dual-qualified Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist, best-selling author, podcaster and public speaker. In this episode we discuss what impact pornography and adult content has on our relationship with our bodies and our expectations in the bedroo ... Show More
1h 9m