Nicole McNichols
Human sexuality professor in the psychology department at the University of Washington who teaches large courses on sex and is the author of You Could Be Having Better Sex.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 2h 9min
#789 Sexual Shame - Dr. Nicole McNichols
Dr. Nicole McNichols, human sexuality professor and author, brings research-based clarity to sexual shame and communication. She discusses self-directed desire, planning intimacy, the pleasure cycle, porn’s influence on learning, kink and consent, and how to replace shame with honest conversation. Short, candid, and practical takes on reconnecting to pleasure and asking for what you want.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 27min
What is Great Sex: Myths About Sex, and What Separates Good Sex and Bad Sex! | Dr. Nicole McNichols
Dr. Nicole McNichols, a University of Washington human sexuality professor and author of You Could Be Having Better Sex, breaks down modern sexual myths. She explains why pleasure, communication, and responsiveness trump performance and novelty. She tackles porn-driven expectations, the importance of non-sexual touch and intellectual intimacy, and why clear boundaries beat anxiety-driven “chemistry.”
Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 9min
Creating Greater Sexual Connection and Satisfaction with Dr. Nicole McNichols
Dr. Nicole McNichols, the “sex professor” and author of You Could Be Having Better Sex, offers research-backed sexual education in accessible terms. She explores sexual wellness, communication blocks, pleasure diversity, desire mismatches, intimacy practices like scheduled connection, casual sex dynamics, pornography’s mixed effects, and the empowerment versus risk conversation around OnlyFans.
