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
Yesterday
Episode 524: Essential Sex Advice For Women
Traditional sex education often skips topics like the clitoris, orgasm, sexual pain, and vaginal health, leaving many women to figure these things out all on their own. In this episode, we cover the sex advice every woman should know. We’ll discuss how to make sex more pleasurabl ... Show More
32m 23s
Jul 31
Episode 523: Real Stories of Non-Monogamy
Open relationships, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy are receiving more attention than ever, yet they’re still surrounded by stereotypes and misconceptions. In her new book, Alyssa Shelasky moves beyond the debate by sharing the real-life stories of people navigating these ... Show More
31m 10s
Jul 28
Episode 522: What People’s Sex Diaries Reveal About Modern Intimacy
Most of us only get small glimpses into other people’s sex lives, which can make our own experiences feel more unusual than they really are. But what happens when you spend years hearing the unfiltered truth about people’s desires, insecurities, relationships, and intimate experi ... Show More
30m 24s
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