There are a lot of hidden figures in the history of sex research who made important contributions to the field, but who are frequently forgotten. One of them is Shere Hite, who authored the best-selling non-fiction book on women’s sexuality titled The Hite Report in 1976. This book sold 50 million copies, a figure that puts it among the 30 bestselling books ... Show More
Jan 16
Episode 467: Why Are People Into That?
When people hear about certain kinks, the reaction is often one of confusion or judgment. The question that comes up again and again is, “Why would anyone be into that?” Today, we’re exploring some lesser-known and often misunderstood kinks, not to sensationalize them, but to und ... Show More
30m 17s
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
Apr 2019
Ep. 214 - The Power of Orgasms, Sex Education + How Our Sexuality Impacts our Everyday Relationships with Sexpert Michelle Hope
HOLISTIC SEX. MASTURBATION. SEXUAL EDUCATION. DISSOLVING THE SHAME. NON-JUDGEMENT. THE POWER OF THE BRAIN. Here we go fam! The incredible Michelle Hope, sexpert and sexologist, joins us on the podcast today. Michelle has developed a unique voice in helping people identify how ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2021
2: A Brief History of Women's Bodies
In this episode of Talking Body, we're looking at some examples throughout history of how women's bodies have been warped, reduced, and reconfigured to suit others. Then, Amy sits down with Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs of the Centre for Appearance Research where she leads a team of re ... Show More
54m 8s
Nov 2019
225: Being a Man, Or Loving One, In Today's Society
Today's cultural narratives have significant impacts on how we view ourselves, our relationships and gender roles. Listen to today's show to understand how culture may be influencing the male narrative and what that can mean for men and women alike. In this episode, we discuss re ... Show More
47m 32s
Jun 2017
99: Why Married Sex Is Better Sex
Laura Doyle is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages and published in 27 countries. Over 50,000 women credit her with not only saving their relationships, but also showing them how to become desired, cherished and adored for life. ... Show More
48m 29s
Oct 2020
272: Understanding Our Sexual Needs For A Better Relationship
We all have ideal sexual ideas for what we'd like to see in our relationship. Often these ideals are not met, or understood, resulting in relationship issues. Listen to today's show to learn how to identify your sexual needs, communicate them with your partner and improve your re ... Show More
40m 24s