Limerence vs Love: Why We Obsess Over Emotionally Unavailable People

EP497 - Can You Be Spiritual and Sexual?

Welcome to Episode 497 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Shoshanna Blanca [https://linktr.ee/shoshannalovesjesus] who speaks to me about bridging sexuality and spirituality, healing sexual shame, and reclaiming the body as sacred. In this episode, I speak with Shoshanna about her provocative and deeply personal project, Jesus Christ Pornstar, and the spiritual journey that inspired it. She shares how psychedelic experiences helped her reimagine the relationship between the body, pleasure, faith, and divinity. Together, we also discuss how sexuality and spirituality do not have to exist in opposition, especially for people who have grown up with shame-based messages about desire, pleasure, and the body. Shoshanna Blanca is a feminist writer, sex educator, performance artist and model who deconstructs shame-based narratives around sexuality through body liberation, spirituality and visual storytelling. Through her work, she inspires audiences to reject limiting ideas of beauty, modesty and self-expression and reclaim confidence, authenticity and ownership of their bodies. In this episode, you will hear: * Bridging Sexuality And Spirituality * Healing Sexual Shame * Reclaiming The Body As Sacred * Jesus Christ Pornstar * Psychedelics And Spiritual Awakening * Religion And Erotic Freedom * Women’s Desire And Empowerment * Sexual Repression And Pain * Reinterpreting Biblical Messages * Finding Sex-Positive Faith 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]

The Biggest Lies Men Are Taught About Sex

Welcome to Episode 496 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by David Chambers [https://www.theauthenticman.net/], who speaks to me about male sexual performance anxiety and creating more connected sexual experiences. In this episode, David and I talk about the pressure many men feel to perform during sex. We discuss how focusing on erections, penis size, orgasm and technique can disconnect men from their bodies and partners, turning intimacy into something they must successfully deliver. David Chambers, known as The Authentic Man, is a UK-based dating, relationship and intimacy coach for men. With more than a decade of experience, he helps men build deeper relationships, develop healthier masculinity and create more fulfilling sexual lives. His approach centres on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, authenticity and self-leadership. In this episode, you will hear: * The Pressure To Perform During Sex * Why Sex Is Not A Competition * Anxiety Around Penis Size * How Shame Affects Male Confidence * Overcoming The Fear Of Losing An Erection * Communicating Sexual Anxiety With A Partner * Moving Beyond Penetration * Building Greater Sexual Presence * Maintaining Intimacy As Men Age * Co-Creating More Connected Sexual Experiences Stress Reduction Toolkit https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/opt-in [https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/opt-in] 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]

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]