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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.

December 1, 2024

Viatrix runs Luscious workshops and play parties here in Melbourne for the sexually curious (as well as a values based social platform for attendees). The parties are an inclusive space to feel safe and have sexual experiments/experiences solo, or with partner(s). Viatrix acknowledges the need for pleasure in the world. This is the perfect opportunity […]

December 1, 2024

It was only in 1988 the clitoris was mapped. Science still has yet to figure out female anatomy. Luckily, I was able to speak with Anita Brown-Major, who is member of the international Cliterati Committee and director of Thrive Rehab, and discuss female anatomy in depth! Would you believe there is still little research about […]

November 25, 2024

This episode kicks off Season 3 with sexual fantasy guru Artemisia de Vine. First she explains what sexual fantasies are. Artemisia then discusses that it is typical for an ego to resist states of consciousness. That the ego wants to protect us from being vulnerable. Yet the best sex is when we loose ourself and […]

October 22, 2024

Anna Grosman is the founder and director of Her Confidant. An escort agency for women’s needs. Anna describes the vetting process, what women want, and the ethics of providing a safe, consensual service. We even discuss the future of sex work and why women are getting more comfortable around this.

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 Are big name dating apps peddling outdated feminism?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 […]

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