Sexology

Welcome to episode 226 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Nan Wise to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Nan talks to me about her book, Why Good Sex Matters, how you can learn to access your pleasure and analyzing the difference between sexual stimulation and satisfaction.     Dr. Nan Wise is a certified sex therapist, certified relationship specialist, neuroscience researcher, and author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life. Driven by the desire to understand how the brain operates to create moods and behaviors, she returned to academia and completed her Ph.D. in 2014. Her dissertation work, Genital stimulation, imagery, and orgasm in women: an fMRI analysis, resulted in three published studies. Her research has addressed gaps in the scientific literature regarding the neural basis of human sexuality, and as a result, garnered international attention.    Dr. Nan's clinical approach addresses how the brain/body/mind operates, highlighting the key role that our evolutionarily wired-in, core, embodied emotions play in our physical and mental well-being. Imbalances in these core emotional systems contribute to anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, and sexual dysfunction--all of which can impair our ability to experience pleasures- in and out of the bedroom.  This inability to experience satisfying pleasures-- the state of "anhedonia"- - contributes to what she has called the pleasure crisis, evidenced by soaring epidemics of mood disorders, stress-related illnesses, and a widespread sexual recession.  As Dr. Nan teaches, the ability to experience healthy pleasures--those that feel good and are good for us-- is not a luxury, but a necessity for overall well-being.     Dr. Nan has discussed the pleasure crisis on  The Today Show as well as contributed her expert opinion to outlets such as The BBC, National Geographic, The Atlantic, Time, Women’s Health, The Washington Post, HuffPost, Well + Good, Romper, Bustle, and has a regular column in Glamour, Ask Dr. Nan in which she addresses sexual health and relationship topics. She lives in West Orange, NJ.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Dr. Nan became interested in this field to write the book   Analyzing Anhedonia - The inability to feel pleasure  Learning to access your pleasure  Why your brain is your ally when improving your sexual pleasure  Looking at the difference between accessing pleasure and sexual pleasure  Overcoming low desire  Why some people are ambivalent towards pleasure  Fulfilling your sexual potential   The difference between stimulation and satisfaction       Find Dr. Nan Wise Online  https://askdoctornan.com      Free Masterclass  https://sexologypodcast.com/masterclass/    If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 225 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Chris Germer, PhD to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Germer talks to me about self-compassion, the power of kindness and how you can learn to let go of your expectations.    Chris Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School.  He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 150,000 people worldwide.  They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program.     Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion.  He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; and he maintains a small private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA.    In this episode, you will hear:     What is self-compassion?   How most people are compassionate to others than themselves  How self-compassion is a skill anyone can learn   The importance of asking yourself – What do I need?  Looking at the shame spiral   How self-compassion is the antidote to shame   Why people who are self-compassionate experience better sexual satisfaction   How you can break your cycle and become self-compassionate   The power of kindness and how it empowers you   Why quick fixes “3 Steps to fix your sex life etc” are not congruent with self-compassion   Learning to let go of your expectations         Find Chris Germer, PhD Online  http://www.chrisgermer.com      Free Checklist - 25 Ways to Increase Desire  https://oasis2care.com/opt-in    If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 224 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Jordan Tishler to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Tishler tells us how he became interested in working with cannabis for sex, the impact it has on sexual experiences and the best ways you can pursue using medical cannabis.    Dr. Jordan Tishler is a Cannabis Specialist.  Through his training in Internal Medicine and years of practice as an Emergency Physician, Dr. Tishler brings his knowledge, reason, and caring to patients here at inhaleMD, and through his advocacy work at the local and national levels.     Dr. Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is faculty at both the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.  He has spent many years working with the underserved, particularly providing care for Veterans.  Having treated countless patients harmed by alcohol and drugs, his observation that he had never seen a cannabis overdose led Dr. Tishler to delve deeply into the science of cannabis safety and treatment.     Dr. Tishler is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics related to the medical applications of cannabis. He is the President of the Association of Cannabis Specialists which aims to educate clinicians, lawmakers, and the industry about best practices and needed tools for proper patient care.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Dr. Tishler became interested in this line of work   Can you be addicted to cannabis?  How we can reap the benefits of cannabis in a safe way   Is cannabis a gateway drug?  The impact cannabis has on sexual experiences   Looking at the different ways in can affect people   Why orgasms shouldn’t be the only goal for good sex  The difference between low libido and erectile dysfunction   Do CBD oils work?  The best ways you can pursue using medical cannabis         Find Dr. Tishler Online  https://inhalemd.com     Bedroom to Fizzle  I’m thrilled to announce a wonderful opportunity for Sexology's listeners. Bedroom Fizzle to Sizzle is a new course for couples I have been developing. Through this four-week, online program you will learn the skills needed to sexually reconnect with your partner and establish a lasting and fulfilling sex life. And from now until April 10th we are offering a chance for our listeners to become Founding Members.    Founding Membership includes:    Early access to the course  Private 20-minute one-on-one consultation with me, so we can tailor the course for your personal needs  For a limited time, get the course at the discounted price of $97, normally $197.00    This digital course will break the cycle of sexual avoidance and frustration for many couples. This is my passion and what wakes me up early every morning with my mind racing a million miles a minute.    Become a founding member - https://sexology.samcart.com/products/e-course-founding-members     If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 223 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome A.B. Kelleher to the podcast. In this episode, A.B. Kelleher speaks to me about his book Little Green Pills, how he became interested to write the book, learning to cultivate your imagination for better sex and analyzing why shame stops people from cultivating their sexual fantasies.    A.B. Kelleher is the author of Little Green Pills - It all started in a clinical trial to help women with low libido. But when a black-market version of synthetic testosterone starts spreading like wildfire, the effects don't stop with amped-up love lives.     As a sexual revolution that makes the 1960s look like Victorian England sweeps the US, and social roles radically shift, the government creates the Reproductive Health Administration (RHA) to suppress trafficking in Little Green Pills. As the newest iteration of the "War on Drugs" fails miserably, life for RHA Director Eric Veritan is about to get dangerously interesting.    In this episode, you will hear:     How A.B Kelleher became interested in writing Little Green Pills  The relationship between sex drive and testosterone   How sex can make almost anything more interesting!  Approaching erotica for the first time with Little Green Pills  Learning to cultivate your imagination for better sex  How you can best augment your fantasies   Why some people feel ashamed for what turns them on   Analyzing shame stories and what stops people from cultivating their sexual fantasies   How medical treatments alongside therapy can work great to improve your sex-life    OMGyes   Thank you to our sponsor OMGyes! OMGyes.com is a website devoted to sexual pleasure for people with vulvas and their partners. OMGYES conducts and publishes the first-ever nationally representative large-scale studies about specific pleasure strategies, in partnership with Indiana University and Kinsey Institute researchers.     See for yourself and get a discount at – https://OMGyes.com/sexology      Clinicians, therapists and nurses get free personal access to OMGYES. Just email therapists@omgyes.com from your work email address with a link to your professional profile.    Find A.B Kelleher Online  Little Green Pills on Amazon  Book Giveaway – littlegreenpills@mail.com     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Free Book - 25 Ways to Increase Desire  https://oasis2care.com/opt-in    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care       If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 222 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Bianca Hughes to the podcast. In this episode, Bianca talks to me about the myths and misconceptions around genital herpes, navigating sexuality with religion and learning to make peace with your diagnosis.    Bianca specializes in perfectionism, helping people embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. She helps clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, or feeling overwhelmed. Her approach within therapy is direct but open, meeting clients where they are, providing them freedom to change when they’re ready. She believes in empowering and equipping people with skills, tools, and resources they can utilize for life.     In addition, her passion is to eliminate mental health stigmas, which are prevalent within the black community. As well as eliminating the gap between Christianity and therapy. Bianca is a licensed professional counsellor in Georgia, podcast host, speaker and authenticity coach.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Bianca became interested in working in this area  How Bianca found the courage to tell her story   The myths and misconceptions around genital herpes  Analysing the risks of genital herpes   Ways in which you can share with a potential partner you have genital herpes  Understanding that STI’s are very common  How Bianca navigates her sexuality with her religion   Why women should fully embrace their sexual power  Learning to make pace with your diagnosis   Distinguishing between identity and diagnosis... You are not you’re diagnosis    OMGyes   Thank you to our sponsor OMGyes! OMGyes.com is a website devoted to sexual pleasure for people with vulvas and their partners. OMGYES conducts and publishes the first-ever nationally representative large-scale studies about specific pleasure strategies, in partnership with Indiana University and Kinsey Institute researchers.     See for yourself and get a discount at – https://OMGyes.com/sexology      Clinicians, therapists and nurses get free personal access to OMGYES. Just email therapists@omgyes.com from your work email address with a link to your professional profile.    For Further Listening Confidently Living with Genital Herpes with Bianca Hughes Find Bianca Hughes Online https://www.biancakhughes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou   Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care       If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 221 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome back Tara Galeano to the podcast. In this episode, Tara talks to me about her new book; “Rediscovering My Body”, how sex can be a form of healing and looking at the processing that needs to take place to heal sexual dysfunction.    Author Tara Galeano has worked with women for over two decades to get their sexy back. She knows that there is pleasure in the body, beyond our wildest dreams, and every woman can access it. In the "Rediscovering My Body" book, Tara teaches women how to show up for pleasure in their lives. She rediscovered her own body after leaving her twenty-five-year marriage. Realizing that she had given so much of herself away, she knew that she needed to come back to the body's inherent wisdom.     Through reconnecting with her body, Tara was able to understand what was right and pleasurable for her, how best to proceed from this wisdom, and most importantly, how to teach these lessons to other women who are clamoring for the same truths so that they too could transform their lives and reclaim their sensuality. Now Tara has embodied this path and is moving forward to share this with women everywhere!    In this episode, you will hear:     Why Tara decided to write her new book “Rediscovering My Body”  Learning to deal with residual emotions   How sex can be a form of healing   The way in which self-love fosters healing   The barriers that get in the way of women experiencing embodiment   How you can change the conversation you have with your body   Reacquainting with your body   Understanding the need to have patience and give yourself time   Overcoming frustration   Working on open communication with your partner  Acknowledging and working on emotions that can resurface   The processing that needs to take place to heal sexual dysfunction         OMGyes   Thank you to our sponsor OMGyes! OMGyes.com is a website devoted to sexual pleasure for people with vulvas and their partners. OMGYES conducts and publishes the first-ever nationally representative large-scale studies about specific pleasure strategies, in partnership with Indiana University and Kinsey Institute researchers.     See for yourself and get a discount at – https://OMGyes.com/sexology      Clinicians, therapists and nurses get free personal access to OMGYES. Just email therapists@omgyes.com from your work email address with a link to your professional profile.    Find Tara Galeano Online  https://rediscoveringmybody.com     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      Sex Quiz for Women  https://oasis2care.com/sexquiz/     If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 220 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Anne Katz to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Anne speaks with me about re-engaging with your sexuality after Cancer, how sexual health for cancer survivors can become a lost priority and learning to re-write your sexual script.    Dr. Anne Katz is the certified sexuality counsellor and Clinical Nurse Specialist at CancerCare Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Katz is the immediate past editor of the Oncology Nursing Forum, the premier research journal of the Oncology Nursing Society. She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.      She is the author of 14books for health care providers and health care consumers on the topics of illness and sexuality as well as cancer survivorship. Her latest book, the second edition of Woman Cancer Sex, was published in late 2020 and she is completing her latest book about sexuality and illness.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Dr. Anne became involved in this line of work   Re-engaging with your sexuality after cancer  The first steps women can take on this journey  How sexual health for cancer survivors can become a lost priority   The way in which guilt can show up around sexuality and cancer  Analyzing the sexual pain survivors experience   Learning to re-write your sexual script   Exploring non- penetrative sex   Looking at treatments and medications available   Re-connecting with your body for better sex   How people can benefit from sensate focus exercises         OMGyes   Thank you to our sponsor OMGyes! OMGyes.com is a website devoted to sexual pleasure for people with vulvas and their partners. OMGYES conducts and publishes the first-ever nationally representative large-scale studies about specific pleasure strategies, in partnership with Indiana University and Kinsey Institute researchers.     See for yourself and get a discount at – https://OMGyes.com/sexology      Clinicians, therapists and nurses get free personal access to OMGYES. Just email therapists@omgyes.com from your work email address with a link to your professional profile.    Likeakitten  We are so excited to celebrate women's history month! We’re teaming up with Likeakitten  to give away their signature box (worth $200).  To enter, follow us on Instagram, write a review in iTunes, screenshot it and send it via a DM. The winners will be announced on March 30th.    Check out the Signature Box for our giveaway here - https://likeakitten.com/product/the-signature-box/     Find Dr. Anne Katz Online  http://www.drannekatz.com     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      Sex Quiz for Women  https://oasis2care.com/sexquiz/     If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 219 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Katherine Angel to the podcast. In this episode Katherine talks about her new book, Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again, what the inspiration was behind the book, looking at issues of consent and how you can empower your desires.     Katherine Angel is the author of Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again (Verso), Daddy Issues (Peninsula Press, Verso), and Unmastered: A Book on Desire: Most Difficult to Tell (Penguin, FSG). She runs the MA in Creative and Critical Writing at Birkbeck College, University of London, and has a PhD from Cambridge University.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Katherine began working on her new book   What is the most idealistic way to approach consent?  The lack of representation of consent within sex education   Why many women aren’t full connected with their sexual selves  Looking at why women are frightened to talk about sexual pleasure   How do different cultures around the world play into these issues?  Cultivating your sexuality and vulnerability   Overcoming sexual shame   How you can empower your desires        OMGyes   Thank you to our sponsor OMGyes! OMGyes.com is a website devoted to sexual pleasure for people with vulvas and their partners. OMGYES conducts and publishes the first-ever nationally representative large-scale studies about specific pleasure strategies, in partnership with Indiana University and Kinsey Institute researchers.    See for yourself and get a discount at - https://OMGyes.com/sexology    Clinicians, therapists and nurses get free personal access to OMGYES.  Just email therapists@omgyes.com from your work email address with a link to your professional profile.   Find Katherine Angel Online  https://twitter.com/KayEngels     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      Sex Quiz for Women  https://oasis2care.com/sexquiz/     Be part of our sexual health research survey  Take this survey so we can find out what topics you’d like us to cover in the future:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L993Z2M    If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 218 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome August McLaughlin to the podcast. In this episode August speaks with me about sexual connections in long term relationships, accessing your sexual power and ways in which we can discover our sexual values.     August McLaughlin is a nationally recognized journalist, media personality, author of Girl Boner and host and producer of the podcast, Girl Boner Radio, which has been compared to “Sex in the City” meets NPR’s “Fresh Air.”     Her articles and expertise have been featured in a range of publications including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, DAME Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Shape and Bustle. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills as a journalist and podcaster to encourage others to embrace their bodies, sexuality and selves, making way for fuller, more authentic lives.    In this episode, you will hear:     How important is sexual connection a long-term relationship?  Understanding the good sex can take effort & planning  Ways in which we can discover our sexual values  Overcoming issues of resentment   Looking at issues of rejection   Learning to access your sexual power   How we can deal with things like negative body image   Sex frequency – Quality over quantity!  Exploring masturbation   How honest and open communication with your partner will improve your sex life  Why lube can be a great way to improve your sex life  Developing a mutual sexual plan that works for you and your partner        Find August McLaughlin  https://girlboner.org     Be part of our sexual health research survey  Take this survey so we can find out what topics you’d like us to cover in the future:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L993Z2M    Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      25 Ways to Increase Desire  https://oasis2care.com/opt-in     If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 217 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW to the podcast. In this episode Dee Dee talks to me about psychedelic assisted therapy, how it can be used safely, and the benefits people can experience from it when done properly with a therapist.     Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City and Woodstock, NY. Their practice specializes in queer, sex and body-positive psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration, a form of therapy that assists clients in processing and applying the lessons from transpersonal and mystical experiences to their lives. Dee Dee has taught and written widely on the topic of psychedelics and sexuality.     As a survivor of sexual violence, Dee Dee sought healing with plant medicines in Peru to heal PTSD and has since become an advocate for therapist education, cognitive liberty, and the decriminalization of psychedelic medicines. They are a leader in their field on the topic of psychedelic integration and healing sexual trauma.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Dee Dee became interested in psychedelic assisted therapy  The internal experiences Dee Dee personally went through   Looking at the healing piece of psychedelics  The benefits people can experience from psychedelic assisted therapy  Exploring embodied pleasure and out of body experiences   Good practices therapists do adopt to use psychedelic assisted therapy safely   Ways in which psychedelics can help with touch and sensitivity   Is psychedelic assisted therapy a common practice?     Find Dee Dee Goldpaugh  https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      25 Ways to Increase Desire  https://oasis2care.com/opt-in     If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy