Limerence vs Love: Why We Obsess Over Emotionally Unavailable People

EP495 - Peptides, Hormones & Libido: The New Frontier of Women’s Sexual Health

Welcome to Episode 495 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Debra Durst [https://debradurstmd.com/] who speaks to me about biohacking sexual health, hormone optimization, and libido after 40. In this episode, Dr. Durst and I talk about how sexual health can shift during perimenopause, menopause, and midlife, but why that does not mean people have to simply accept a decline in desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasmic strength, or overall sexual satisfaction. We also discuss how hormone changes, low testosterone, stress, burnout, medication, childbirth, and aging tissue can all play a role in sexual concerns, and why many women are often left without enough clear answers from traditional healthcare settings. Dr. Debra Durst, MD is a nationally recognized physician, entrepreneur, and thought leader in sexual wellness, hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and longevity care. She is frequently featured across television, podcasts, YouTube, print, and digital media for her bold, science-based approach to modern healthcare. Dr. Durst spent her early career working as a clinical pharmacist. She then utilized her pharmacy foundation to further pursue her Medical degree at Thee Ohio State University.  In this episode, you will hear: * Biohacking Sexual Health After 40 * Why Libido Can Change With Age * Hormones And Sexual Desire * Perimenopause, Menopause, And Intimacy * Advocating For Better Care * Female Sexual Health Beyond Reproduction * Regenerative Sexual Wellness Treatments * The O-Shot And Laser Therapy * Peptides And PT-141 * Finding The Right Provider A Woman's Guide to Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ [https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/] Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me [https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me]   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast] Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions [https://vaudeoproductions.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Limerence vs Love: Why We Obsess Over Emotionally Unavailable People

Welcome to Episode 494 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Amanda McCracken [https://www.amandajmccracken.com/], who speaks to me about breaking the cycle of infatuation, limerence, perfectionism, and longing for emotionally unavailable love. In this episode, Amanda shares the deeply personal story behind her book When Longing Becomes Your Lover and how writing the book helped her understand the dating patterns that kept pulling her toward unavailable partners. We speak to the difference between real love and the emotional intensity that often pretends to be love, particularly when anxiety and fear and the chase become familiar aspects of attraction. Amanda McCracken is an award-winning journalist passionate about experiences that highlight the intersection of wellness, travel, and relationships. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Vogue, National Geographic, NPR, Elle, Outside, Self, Runner's World, ESPN, and many others. She published her first essay about longing in 2013 which led to additional articles featuring anecdotes and deep research and interviews with the BBC and Katie Couric.  In this episode, you will hear: * Understanding Limerence And Infatuation * Chasing Emotionally Unavailable Partners * Mistaking Anxiety For Love * Purity Culture And Sexual Boundaries * Hookup Culture And Uncertainty * The Role Of Social Media * Listening To The Body * Building Trust Before Love * Choosing Consistency Over Intensity * Breaking The Cycle Of Longing A Woman's Guide to Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ [https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/] Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me [https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me]   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP493 - The Forgotten Sex Study That Changed Women’s Pleasure Forever

Welcome to episode 493 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Rosa Campbell, [https://www.rosa-campbell.com/] who speaks to me about Shere Hite, The Hite Report, and the ongoing struggle to centre women’s sexual pleasure. In this episode, Rosa introduces us to Shere Hite’s groundbreaking 1976 book, The Hite Report, which gathered women’s honest experiences of sex, orgasm, desire, and dissatisfaction at a time when their voices were rarely included in sexology research. We discuss how Hite challenged the assumption that penetration should define sex, revealing how many women felt trapped inside sexual scripts that prioritised male pleasure over their own. Rosa Campbell is a writer and historian based in London. She works on the global history of feminism and is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at King's College London and holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Beyond academia, she writes often for a public audience. She is the author of the The Book that Taught the World to Orgasm and then Disappeared: Shere Hite and The Hite Report out now with Melville House in the US/UK and New South in Australia/NZ. In this episode, you will hear: * Understanding The Hite Report * Shere Hite’s Groundbreaking Research * Listening To Women’s Sexual Experiences * Challenging Penetration-Centred Sex * The Politics Behind Sexual Pleasure * How Feminist Work Was Silenced * Why The Orgasm Gap Persists * Faking Orgasm And Emotional Safety * Learning Beyond Sexual Scripts * Creating More Fulfilling Sex Lives Matchmaking Event https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/offers/joeRBnQw/checkout [https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/offers/joeRBnQw/checkout] Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me [https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me]   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast] Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions [https://vaudeoproductions.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP492 - How to Get Laid Using Your Intuition with Susanna Brisk

Welcome to episode 492 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Susanna Brisk, [https://sexualintuitive.com/] who shares with me her insights on reconnecting to desire, the energetic body and sexual intuition. In this episode, Susanna and I talk about how sexuality is much more than just technique. We discuss the energetic body, the unconscious agreements we bring to our relationships, and how shame, religious guilt, trauma, gender roles and cultural expectations can subtly impact desire. Susanna Brisk is a Sexual Intuitive® who teaches people how to trust what they feel, even when it contradicts what they believe. Her work centers on restoring self-trust by translating the body’s intuitive signals into clear, actionable insight. Born in Estonia and raised in Australia after emigrating through the U.N. Refugee Program, Susanna has lived a wide-ranging life—from being scouted as a model and booking national TV commercials to working as a writer, stand-up comic, actor, and solo performer.  In this episode, you will hear: * Understanding The Energetic Body * Desire And Body Connection * Shame, Guilt, And Sexuality * Toxic Masculinity And Femininity * Power Dynamics In Relationships * Submission, Choice, And Consent * Abandoning Yourself Sexually * Wants, Needs, And Turn-Ons * Rethinking Intimacy And Pleasure * Self-Intimacy Touch Practice Free Book: A Woman's Guide To Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ [https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/] Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me [https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me]   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast] Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions [https://vaudeoproductions.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

EP491 - What Makes a Good Lube? Expert Alexander Giebel Shares The Best Components For Intimacy Essentials

Welcome to Episode 491 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Alexander Giebel [https://www.pjur.com/], who speaks to me about the history of lubricants, how to choose the right lube, and why quality is important for sexual health. In this episode, Alexander shares how his interest in sexual health started during the HIV crisis of the 1990s, when condoms became a cornerstone of safer sex education. Working on those, he became fascinated with the silicone lubricant used on condoms, and eventually helped bring silicone-based personal lubricant to the broader market. Alexander Giebel is the founder and CEO of pjur group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium personal lubricants. As the inventor of the first silicone-based lubricant, he established a completely new category in sexual wellness when he founded pjur in 1995. Today, pjur products are available in over 70 countries across five continents, with the company remaining proudly founder-owned.  In this episode, you will hear: * The History Of Lubricants * Silicone-Based Lubricants * Lubricants And The HIV Crisis * Medical-Grade Product Standards * Reading Lubricant Labels * Water-Based Vs Silicone Lubes * Avoiding Irritation And Discomfort * Choosing Lube For Anal Play * Lubricant And Toy Compatibility * Genital Skincare And Marketing Claims FREE Foreplay Checklist https://exciting-builder-8729.kit.com/2690c062c9 [https://exciting-builder-8729.kit.com/2690c062c9] Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me [https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me]   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast] Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions [https://vaudeoproductions.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]