#789 Sexual Shame - Dr. Nicole McNichols
Mental Illness Happy Hour
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Dr. Nicole McNichols is an internationally renowned human sexuality professor, author, and speaker whose college course, The Diversity of Human Sexuality, is the most popular in the history of the University of Washington. She and Paul discuss the importance of communication when it comes to sex and the imperative of tossing shame out the window when it comes to what turns you on.
More about Dr Nicole McNichols
Check out her new book You Could Be Having Better S-x (Simon Element, Feb. 3, 2026)
Check out her website Dr. Nicole McNichols
Follow her on (Instagram and TikTok)
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