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Sex, Love & Science Podcast

Lauren shares her clinical expertise to clarify widespread concerns, investigate different approaches, and spotlight research findings, encouraging open discussions on these sometimes sensitive topics. With her guests, she conveys scientific information and offers valuable insights into today’s intimacy and relationship dynamics.

October 14, 2024

Sex is not a performance. So why do we get stage fright? And why do we put a heck of a lot of pressure on the main event? In this solo episode with Lauren, she talks about the danger of being in the head and not in the body. She provides some ways how to […]

October 8, 2024

It’s ok to not want sex. It’s ok for your partner to not want sex. This does not discredit you as a sexual being, and also does not mean you aren’t loved. Learn strategies to regain a sense of self, how to become more secure when your partner doesn’t want sex, and how to find […]

October 8, 2024

Ever wonder what swipe culture really perpetuates? Are big name dating apps peddling outdated feminism? If you’re deep in the trenches of swiping or just curious about it, Treena gives some tips to help navigate the murky waters and enrich your dating ecology. Her book Sticky Sexy Sad is out now, listen in to hear […]

September 24, 2024

Ever wonder what sexological bodywork actually entails and who would benefit? A modality that is often less known, Lorraine Pentello explains the incredible multifaceted work they do working with trauma. Lorraine is highly qualified and knowledgable, it was fascinating to discuss the 3 phases of trauma work, arousal, the work of Dan Siegel, EMDR, and […]

September 17, 2024

Do you not know how you liked to be touched that illicit pleasure? Do you struggle with being creative and trying to figure out how to be touched and how to do the touching? Or just curious about parts of the body that are potential turn on zones? You are definitely not alone. This is […]

September 10, 2024

Would you believe people are having the best sex of their life post 50? We don’t often think about sexuality long term and what it looks like. Dr. Linda Kirkman speaks about her PhD thesis on regional 50-60 year olds with a friends with benefits dynamics and also dispels conservative assumptions with evidence. A key […]

September 3, 2024

Rochelle Siemienowicz and Markus Stone discuss their journey to kitchen table polyamory. It hasn’t been an easy road, but one that has been rewarding and deeply transformational. This episode we discuss jealousy in a relationship, how to work with it, and how it can enhance eroticism. The couple talk about the ebbs and flows of […]

August 27, 2024

Dr. Stuart Naughten is a clinical psychologist and relationship therapist practicing in East Melbourne and Preston VIC. He is currently writing a book on a new working model to diagnose a relationship on four principles. With these principles, you will be able to better understand why your relationship is struggling, not happy, what type of […]

August 20, 2024

Believe it or not, women pay for sex- and it’s on the rise. Let’s flip the perception of sex work and abolish stigma. Join me talking with Melbourne based straight male sex worker Mason Hunter to get a sneak peak into what his job actually entails. Mason shares what a client is usually looking for, […]

August 13, 2024

Are you single and dating? How do you date the right people? What are the red flags to look out for? What are the green flags to seek? Tips from two couples therapists and sex therapists on how to date well. This episode is all about the highs, lows and in-betweens of dating.

August 6, 2024

Are you struggling to feel sexual because you’re exhausted? Have you lost your libido, but you still want to connect with your partner sexually? What do we do when one person has capacity for sex, and the other doesn’t? It’s absolutely possible to be sexual when you’re low on energy/spoons/capacity. We explore how you can […]

July 30, 2024

As many as 75% of vulva owners and 1-5% of penis owners experience sexual pain. While pain during sex is a common experience, it isn’t something you should accept and just live with. In this episode we demystify the main causes for sexual pain, including readiness for penetration, vaginismus and vulvodynia. We discuss modern approaches […]

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