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
Nov 6
Episode 551: Why It's Harder To Talk About Sex Than Have It
For something that so many of us enjoy doing, sex can be surprisingly difficult to talk about. We might feel comfortable getting naked with a partner but struggle to tell them what we want, what we don't enjoy, or how we're really feeling. And when we avoid these conversations, i ... Show More
29m 31s
Nov 3
Episode 550: Are We Teaching People To Be Bad Lovers?
Most of us spend years learning about sex before we ever have it. We absorb messages from our families, friends, schools, pornography, and popular culture about what sex is supposed to look like and how we're supposed to behave. But what if some of those lessons are actually sett ... Show More
35m 8s
Oct 30
Episode 549: How Men Can Have Better Sex
A lot of men feel pressure to perform in the bedroom. They worry about getting and maintaining erections, lasting long enough, and satisfying their partners. But these concerns can sometimes get in the way of the very thing they're trying to achieve, which is a pleasurable and sa ... Show More
33m 58s
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