The most common sexual problems that women experience center around low sexual desire and/or difficulty becoming aroused, formally known as female sexual interest/arousal disorder. In today’s show, we’re doing a deep dive into what this disorder looks like, where it comes from, and why it seems so hard for women to access treatment for it.
I am joined by Dr. ... Show More
Sep 1
Episode 532: Why Jealousy Isn't The Problem
Jealousy is one of the most complicated—and misunderstood—emotions we experience in intimate relationships. We tend to think of jealousy as inherently unhealthy, something we should suppress, overcome, or eliminate altogether. But what if jealousy itself isn’t actually the proble ... Show More
33m 57s
Aug 28
Episode 531: Do Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too?
Becoming a father doesn’t just change a man’s brain. It can also change his sense of identity, his mental health, and his relationships. Fatherhood can bring profound meaning and connection, but it can also introduce new sources of stress, vulnerability, and conflict that we don’ ... Show More
29m 8s
Aug 25
Episode 530: The Surprising Science Of The Dad Brain
Becoming a parent changes just about every aspect of life. But it doesn’t just change your routines, priorities, and relationships—it can actually change your brain and body. And while we’ve long recognized the profound biological transformation that accompanies motherhood, we’re ... Show More
33m 31s
Jul 2023
EP344 - Breaking Bedroom Barriers: A Guide to Sexual Communication
Welcome to episode 344 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Melanie Curtin. In this episode, we discuss her study on sex problems and experiences with 3000 participants, highlighted the top issues faced by both men and women in their sex lives. For women, ... Show More
46m 47s
Feb 2013
SWE- Recharging Women's Sex Drive
43% of women experience low libido. Whether it's menopause, stress, anti-depressants, medical problems or something else, women often blame themselves for their slumping sex drive. Emily talks with Rachel Braun Scherl, President of Semprae Laboratories (the creators of the revolu ... Show More
23m 13s
Nov 2016
Make Your Libido Great Again
Sexual desire: it isn’t the simplest code to crack, nor the easiest engine to rev. But if there were a way to make it a mainstay in the bedroom, it would surely have our vote! On today’s show, Emily is tackling the common problem of decreased sexual desire with the help of Dr. Le ... Show More
56m 23s
Apr 2023
596. Fantasies, Sexual Misconceptions and Pleasure with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Is not getting your period normal? Do women have a lower sex drive than men? Should your first time hurt? It’s time to bust all of the misconceptions related to women’s health, hormones and sex with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in ... Show More
1h 32m