Sex and Psychology Podcast
The Sex and Psychology Podcast is the sex ed you never got in school—and won’t find anywhere else. Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Justin Lehmiller takes you on a journey through the psychology of sex and relationships, offering practical tips along the way that can help you take your intimate life
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Episode 339: How Gen Z Is Redefining Sex and Relationships
What do young adults today want from sex and relatio...
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Oct 25 2024 34m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Trends in Sex and RelationshipsChapter 2 11 mins
Changing Norms in Sex and RelationshipsChapter 3 9 mins
Generational Shifts in Sexuality and RelationshipsChapter 4 6 mins
Evolving Identities in Sexuality
Episode 338: The Science of Libido, Orgasm, and Desire (Listener Questions)
In today’s show, we’re answering more of your ...
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Oct 22 2024 21m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Genetics and LibidoChapter 2 8 mins
Menopause, Libido, and Hormones
Episode 337: Understanding Women’s Sexual Desire (Essential Listen)
Sexual desire is complex. Scientists can’t eve...
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Oct 18 2024 40m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Understanding Sexual Desire in RelationshipsChapter 2 11 mins
Exploring Women's Sexual Desire ComplexityChapter 3 6 mins
Navigating Desire and MonogamyChapter 4 7 mins
Exploring Erotic Self-Focus Gender DifferencesChapter 5 10 mins
Exploring Sexual Fantasy and Consent
Episode 336: Not Having Sex Is The Latest Sex Trend
A growing number of people seem to be hitting the pa...
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Oct 15 2024 35m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Voluntary CelibacyChapter 2 4 mins
Gender Dynamics in Voluntary CelibacyChapter 3 7 mins
Exploring Benefits of Voluntary CelibacyChapter 4 10 mins
Navigating Challenges of Voluntary Celibacy
Episode 335: How To Have Good Sex
If you had to define “good sex” in just ...
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Oct 11 2024 33m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Ingredients of Good SexChapter 2 8 mins
Enhancing Sex Through Connection and FunChapter 3 3 mins
Mindful Masturbation and Long-Term ChangeChapter 4 4 mins
Cultivating Healthy Reciprocity in SexChapter 5 5 mins
Mastering Sexual Communication Skills
Episode 334: How To Have A Happy Vagina
Many women don’t know what they really need to know ...
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Oct 8 2024 37m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Maintaining Vaginal HealthChapter 2 4 mins
Maintaining Vaginal pH BalanceChapter 3 3 mins
Maintaining Vaginal Moisture and pHChapter 4 9 mins
Understanding Vaginal Health Products and DrynessChapter 5 6 mins
Understanding Moisturizers vs. LubricantsChapter 6 6 mins
Choosing the Right Contraceptive Options
Episode 333: What It’s Like To Have Sex On Psychedelics
Psychedelic use is at an all-time high among young a...
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Oct 4 2024 39m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Psychedelics and SexChapter 2 8 mins
Psychedelics and Sexual IntimacyChapter 3 5 mins
Psychedelics, Sex, and ConsentChapter 4 5 mins
Substance Use and Sexual IntimacyChapter 5 9 mins
Psychedelics and Sexual Communication
Episode 332: How Cannabis Affects Sex
A lot of people consume cannabis prior to sexual act...
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Oct 1 2024 32m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Sex and CannabisChapter 2 11 mins
Marijuana and Sexual HealthChapter 3 10 mins
Cannabis and Sexual Health Discussions
Episode 331: The Surprising Intimacy of Bromances
“Bromance” is a term that is often used to describe ...
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Sep 27 2024 32m
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Psychology of BromancesChapter 2 6 mins
The Complexity of BromancesChapter 3 4 mins
The Complexity of Sexual Identity LabelsChapter 4 10 mins
The Changing Dynamics of Male Friendships
Episode 330: The Science of Kink
What does it really mean to be “kinky?” It can be di...
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Sep 24 2024 29m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Understanding Kink and Kink OrientationChapter 2 9 mins
Exploring Kink Orientation ScaleChapter 3 10 mins
Normalizing Kink Through Conversation
Episode 329: Monogamy? In This Economy?
When romantic partners move in together, something t...
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Sep 20 2024 29m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Polyamorous Partners and FinancesChapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Financial Inequities in RelationshipsChapter 3 4 mins
Navigating Financial Perspectives in RelationshipsChapter 4 6 mins
Navigating Relationship Finances Together
Episode 328: Tips For Living With Multiple Partners
If you’ve never lived with multiple partners b...
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Sep 17 2024 36m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Polyamorous Living ArrangementsChapter 2 11 mins
Navigating Polyamorous Living ArrangementsChapter 3 9 mins
Navigating Polyamorous Co-HabitationChapter 4 8 mins
Household Chores in Polyamory
Episode 327: Sex Tips for Men
We discussed sex tips for women in the previous epis...
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Sep 13 2024 32m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Improving Male Sexual Pleasure and OrgasmChapter 2 3 mins
Enhancing Condom Use for PleasureChapter 3 6 mins
Optimizing Male Sexual Health and PerformanceChapter 4 11 mins
Increasing Volume and Size Safely
Episode 326: Sex Tips For Women
Female sexual pleasure is a topic that is not often ...
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Sep 10 2024 33m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Women's Sexual Health and PleasureChapter 2 8 mins
Dealing With Sexual Pain and OrgasmChapter 3 4 mins
Exploring Pleasure and Orgasm MindfullyChapter 4 9 mins
Understanding Vaginal Health and HygieneChapter 5 48 sec
Staying Connected and Engaged
Episode 325: Sex on Trial – Tales of an Expert Witness
Sex educators and researchers are often called upon ...
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Sep 6 2024 49m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Expert Witness in Legal CasesChapter 2 14 mins
Legal Issues in Non-Monogamous RelationshipsChapter 3 9 mins
Navigating Legal Issues in BDSMChapter 4 14 mins
Navigating Consent and Education in KinkChapter 5 51 sec
Staying Connected With Sex Research
Episode 324: How To Get What You Want In Bed
A lot of us aren’t getting what we really want in be...
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Sep 3 2024 32m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Getting What You Want in BedChapter 2 13 mins
Exploring Sexual Fantasies Through CommunicationChapter 3 12 mins
Navigating Different Sexual Desires Communicating Boundaries
Episode 323: The Most Common Sex Fights, And How To Solve Them
Sexual conflict is inevitable in long-term relations...
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Aug 30 2024 34m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Navigating Sexual Conflict in RelationshipsChapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Desire Discrepancies in RelationshipsChapter 3 11 mins
Improving Sexual Communication in RelationshipsChapter 4 12 mins
Navigating Solo Sexual Behaviors in Relationships
Episode 322: Why Bisexuality Is On The Rise
Today, more people identify as LGBTQ+ than ever befo...
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Aug 27 2024 33m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Understanding BisexualityChapter 2 10 mins
Trends in Bisexuality Over TimeChapter 3 10 mins
Bisexuality Trends and DefinitionsChapter 4 7 mins
Changing Social Norms and Bisexuality
Episode 321: Penis Problems, And How To Fix Them
The penis doesn’t always do what you want it to do. ...
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Aug 23 2024 32m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Understanding and Treating Male Sexual HealthChapter 2 8 mins
Treatment Options for Male Sexual HealthChapter 3 11 mins
Understanding Premature Ejaculation TreatmentChapter 4 9 mins
Maintaining Penile Health With Age
Episode 320: What You Don’t Know About The Penis
How much do you know about the penis? You may think ...
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Aug 20 2024 35m
Episode 319: The Bogus BDSM Legal Defense
Was it consensual kink or sexual abuse? This questio...
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Aug 16 2024 36m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Kink, BDSM, and the LawChapter 2 13 mins
Legal System Intersectionality and Kink DefenseChapter 3 5 mins
Navigating Consent and Risk in KinkChapter 4 5 mins
Navigating Consent and Abuse in Kink
Episode 318: What Comes After Nonmonogamy?
When people become nonmonogamous, they don’t a...
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Aug 13 2024 29m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Post Non-Monogamy Transition and ExplorationChapter 2 9 mins
Navigating Post-Non-Monogamous RelationshipsChapter 3 8 mins
Exploring Solitude and Post-Non-Monogamy
Episode 317: The Psychology of Consensual Non-Consent Fantasies
A common theme in many people’s sexual fantasies is ...
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Aug 9 2024 29m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Appeal of Consensual Non-ConsentChapter 2 6 mins
Exploring Taboos and Fear in SexualityChapter 3 10 mins
Intersectionality of Sexual Fantasies
Episode 316: Why Are People Into That? The Truth About Fetishes
People have the potential to develop fetishes for vi...
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Aug 6 2024 31m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Exploring Fetishes With Tina HornChapter 2 13 mins
The Definition of Sexual FetishesChapter 3 6 mins
Understanding the Origins of Sexual FantasiesChapter 4 6 mins
Introducing Fetishes to PartnersChapter 5 1 min
Closing Remarks and Thanks
Episode 315: My Partner Has an STI. What Do I Do?
Imagine for a moment that your partner told you they...
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Aug 2 2024 32m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Navigating STI Disclosure in RelationshipsChapter 2 5 mins
Navigating STI Transmission in RelationshipsChapter 3 12 mins
Navigating STI Prevention in Relationships