We’re telling the truth, the HOLE truth, and nothing BUTT the truth this week. It’s all about anal health today on the pod, and we’re sitting down with one of the most esteemed butt doctors in the biz: Dr. Evan Goldstein - or as we call him “the Robin Hood of anal.” Dr. Goldstein is here to get us together and answer all the burning questions - literally. H ... Show More
Yesterday
Advocating for Undocumented Immigrants with United We Dream (ICYMI)
Choose Courage, Build Community, and Take Action to Create Change… ICYMI: JVN sits down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta to talk about her new book Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change and the work being done at United We Dream, the country’s largest ... Show More
28m 47s
Feb 4
ICE, TikTok, & the Supreme Court: What's Actually Happening Right Now? (feat. Strict Scrutiny)
Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw, two of the three hosts from the HIT podcast Strict Scrutiny join JVN on this week’s episode of Getting Better to break down the biggest legal and political stories shaping our lives right now — from ICE and Minneapolis, the TikTok data debate, and the ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2
Mini-Spelling Bee, Trying the Viral Smoked Salmon, FDA & Mifepristone Access
This week: our first official TME Spelling Bee, Producer Nathanael learns the Tin whistle, we try the viral smoked salmon, talk GLP-1 & Cannabis usage, coverMifepristone Access in the US over at the Jonathan Van News Desk, and drop this week’s Hot B*tch of the Week. Catch JVN on ... Show More
30 m
Jul 2024
EP 582 Dr. Goldstein talks "Butt Seriously" Book a Guide to Anal Health and Pleasure
<p>On a new TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex podcast, Host Steve V welcomes the good doctor, Dr. Evan Goldstein back to the show to discuss his brand new book, "Butt Seriously" - The Definitive Guide to Anal Health, Pleasure and Everything In Between. Topics discussed ... Show More
45m 44s
Jun 2025
Anal Health 101: Dr. Evan Goldstein on Anal Wellness, Pleasure & Breaking Taboos!
In this juicy (and deeply educational) episode, Joel and Keegan welcome the one and only Dr. Evan Goldstein — America’s leading anal health expert, founder of Future Method, and author of the new book Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guide to Anal Health, Pleasure, and Everything I ... Show More
43m 44s
May 2024
Episode 295: Common Myths About Anal Sex, Debunked
<p>Anal sex is something humans have been practicing for thousands of years. However, is has long been shrouded in taboos, which has led to the proliferation of a lot of myths and misconceptions. In today’s show, we’ll be discussing common things people get wrong abou ... Show More
32m 24s
Oct 2024
All Things Anal w/ Dr. Evan Goldstein
Anal sex isn’t as taboo as it once was but many people are still too shy to explore it. Today, I’m talking with nationally renowned anal surgeon and expert Dr. Evan Goldstein, about all things anal. From how to clean up before backdoor play (did you know you can be too clean?), t ... Show More
52m 18s
Aug 2025
#448 Bottoms Up: Exploring Anal Play, Training, and Fisting
Let's Get Real About Anal: Breaking Down Fears and Unlocking Pleasure Are you ready to talk about the butt? Like, really talk about it? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex as we dive into the world of anal sex with Jamie Joy, a certified sex educator and self-proclaimed "hun ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
Episode 268: Sex-Positive Sexuality Research
<p>A surprising amount of sexuality research isn’t very sex-positive, and this is especially true when you look at sex research on minority populations. Historically, most of it has been focused on risks, such as STIs, unintended pregnancies, or risky sexual practices. While ther ... Show More
34m 6s
Jun 2021
Phallology (PENISES) with Emily Willingham
<p>Dongs. Schlongs. Peters. Intromittent organs. Gamete cannons. Biologist, gonad researcher, and Phallologist Dr. Emily Willingham joins to chat about peckers big and small, plain and fancy, barbed, coiled, colossal, pickled, and efficient. Also on the agenda: how the pressures ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2021
Gluteology (BUTTS) with Natalia Reagan
<p>Yes, an entire episode on butts. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins to chat about the caboose: why do we have butts? Why do we like butts? How do we appreciate ours even more? She drops knowledge on bidets, wiping, twerking, the mystical field of Rumpology, ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2025
Episode 370: The Science of Sexual Pleasure
<p>How do you define sexual pleasure? For some people, it simply means orgasm. But orgasm isn’t the only way we derive pleasure from sex! In this episode, we’re going to dive into the many and varied forms of sexual pleasure that exist, common barriers to experiencing pleas ... Show More
40m 3s