A lot of people consume cannabis prior to sexual activity. But how exactly does cannabis affect sex, and what do you need to know about it? In today’s show, we’re going to dive into what the research says about how cannabis affects men’s and women’s sexual function and performance, the problems with a lot of the research on sex and cannabis, why cannab ... Show More
Feb 24
Episode 478: When Is Sex Funny? And When Is It Not?
Talking about sex is one of the hardest things for people to do. People want to communicate about desire, boundaries, and fantasies, but the conversation can feel painfully high-stakes. And yet, in one place, sex gets discussed openly in front of strangers: the comedy club. Today ... Show More
32m 13s
Feb 20
Episode 477: Testosterone And Women’s Sexual Health
When we talk about hormones and women’s sexual health, the focus is almost always on estrogen. But testosterone also plays a key role in desire, arousal, and overall sexual well-being. Despite being labeled a “male hormone,” women produce (and need) it too. In this episode, we se ... Show More
30m 27s
Nov 2025
Decoding Cannabis with Dr. Staci Ann Gruber from Decoding Women's Health
Can cannabis really improve your sleep, help regulate your mood, and treat chronic pain? Neuroscientist Dr. Staci Gruber explains how cannabis works in the brain, what the latest research reveals about its therapeutic potential, and how different cannabinoids and delivery methods ... Show More
55m 13s
Aug 2024
Your Brain On... Marijuana
<p>The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained.</p> <p>Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it challenging for scientists to research its effects on our brains and ... Show More
46m 6s
Feb 2025
Female Pleasure with Bridget Berman
This episode really has it all - orgasms, porn, masturbation and even Martha Stewart! Mal and her friend Bridget talk about female pleasure, addressing the social stigmas and shame that women are taught, and the benefits to this form of self-care. The episode also explores bisexu ... Show More
59m 55s
Sep 2025
797. What They Don't Tell You About Birth Control
Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who’ve had a whole range o ... Show More
14m 24s
Sep 2025
Savage Lovecast Episode 984
A married mother did some sex work in her younger, wilder days. She's turned on by money, so it seems obvious that she should be a findom. But the typical clientele prefer a younger woman to take their money. How can she get her middle-aged kink on? Meanwhile, a gay man thinks po ... Show More
56m 40s