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23 Feb 2022
Hearts Not Parts: Understanding Gender-Expansive & Trans Sex
00:29:59
Do you or someone you love identify as non-binary or trans? Dr. Tammy talks with trans femme sex therapist Lucie Fielding to answer your questions about gender, pronouns, and exploring sex as a trans person, or partner of someone who is gender-expansive.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Lucie Fielding is a queer, non-binary, trans femme sex therapist and educator who specializes in working with individuals and relationship units including couples, triads, D/s relationships, polycule, and groups to develop empowered visions of sexual and relational health.
Lucie is an expert in kink and CNM-/ENM-knowlgeable, and she also specializes in providing affirmative support to sex workers as well as queer, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive adults. As a queer and trans provider, she is particularly attuned to the ways that social stigma, discrimination, and oppression manifest in disruptive ways and can lodge themselves in the body. Her book, Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments aims to equip clinical providers with both conceptual frameworks and concrete tools for better engaging their trans, non-binary, and gender expansive clients in pleasure-centered discussions of sexual health.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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30 Apr 2019
Vibrators, Empowerment & Sex After Cancer - with guest Polly Rodriguez
00:14:40
Dr. Tammy gets personal with Polly Rodriguez – the CEO and co-founder of Unbound, a New York based sexual well-being company. Learn how Polly’s remarkable health journey led her to become a pioneer in the sex toy industry and empower women to take control of their sexual health. Dr. Tammy and Polly also answer your questions about how choose the best vibrators, and how to introduce them into your sex life with your partner.
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02 Jun 2022
Open Monogamy - Could It Work for You & Your Partner?
00:32:53
The idea of monogamy and marriage are no longer simple concepts. Can you have a loving, trusting relationship while exploring new direction as a couple? In this episode, Dr. Tammy introduces the concept of Open Monogamy by answering listener questions and talking with a couple first-hand about what open monogamy means to them and how they successfully began redefining their traditional relationship over ten years ago.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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01 May 2019
What the Heck is Sex Tech & the Future of Sex? -with guest Bryony Cole
00:16:28
Technology has changed the way we do everything – but have you ever really thought about the impact it has had, or will have on your sex life in the future? For better and for worse, sex tech is a booming industry. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Bryony Cole - sex futurist, entrepreneur and host of the podcast The Future of Sex. Tune in to learn about the future of pleasure and intimacy, and hear your questions answered about how to introduce sex tech into your life and your relationships.
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02 Aug 2022
Using Your Intuition in Love & at Work
00:34:08
Want to develop your intuition as a tool to make better decisions and improve your relationships at home and at work? In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed psychic, intuitive counselor and author, Melanie Barnum (who is alsoTammy's sister!) about intuition, love and life.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Melanie Barnum is a psychic & medium. She was the Keynote Speaker for INATS, The International New Age Trade Show for their 2022 year. She is an international author who recently won the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) Gold Award for her latest Book, Intuition @ Work. An intuitive counselor, life coach, reflexologist and hypnotist, she has been practicing professionally for over twenty years. Melanie enjoys helping others connect to their loved ones, discover their own greatness, and dive into their intuitive abilities through individual sessions, workshops, and mentoring. Her 8 books have been translated into multiple languages and also include “The Book of Psychic Symbols”, “The Steady Way to Greatness”, “Psychic Abilities for Beginners”, “Psychic Vision”, “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Psychic Development”, “Psychic Development Beyond Beginners”, all through Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers. Also, available are “Manifest Your Year” and her card deck, “Psychic Symbols Oracle Cards”.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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13 May 2019
Kink, Consent & Coming Out
00:22:37
From gay kink to gender pronouns, Dr. Tammy and journalist/filmmaker Joseph Jaafari answer your questions as they discuss the complexities of being LGBTQIA in the world today and how to - safely and consensually - let your freak flag fly.
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30 Sep 2022
Your Brain & Sex
00:40:31
Did you know that your brain doesn't know the difference between lust and love? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with neuroscientist, psychologist and researcher Dr. Nicole Prause, about what happens to the brain during orgasm, how sex is medicine, and how it could be used to help treat ailments like trauma and depression.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Nicole Prause, Ph.D. is a scientist and licensed psychologist working full-time as a researcher and mental health care provider. Trained at one of the birthplaces of clinical science, Indiana University, Dr. Prause clinically interned at Boston Consortium and was a research fellow at Harvard University. This prepared her for ten years leading laboratory research into human psychophysiology to understand approach motivation and pleasure. These academic faculty appointments included Albuquerque's neuroimaging facility Mind Research Network and the University of California, Los Angeles. With this strong dual training as a scientist and clinician, Dr. Prause is determined to develop and advocate for better therapies for improving patient care. In service of this ideal, she is concerned about how to measure therapeutic success, making empirically-supported therapies accessible for clinicians, how to identify and prevent the use of ineffective therapies, and promoting clear communication with clients about process. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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20 May 2019
Let's Talk About God & Sex
00:30:26
What if there was a revered religious leader who spoke about faith, God and sexuality in a positive and inclusive way? What if we had a mainstream, spiritual teacher who taught us to love and respect each other’s bodies while enjoying the pleasures of the flesh without guilt and shame? What if this person was Jesus?
In this episode of The Trouble of Sex, Dr. Tammy talks openly with Reverend Beverly Dale about sex, pleasure, female empowerment - and how to be a good, honorable & sexually healthy Christian.
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13 Dec 2022
Want Me
00:36:16
Dr. Tammy and journalist Tracy Clark-Flory explore the struggles modern women face with desire, fantasy and feminism as Tracy reveals her own sexual journey depicted in her memoir Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Tracy Clark-Flory is a journalist and author of the memoir Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire(Penguin, 2021), which New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Traister calls "intimate, challenging, and so very smart.” She's written for Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Marie Claire, Salon, The Guardian, Women's Health, Jezebel and many others. She writes about sex, feminism, gender, motherhood, pop culture, technology, and more. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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29 May 2019
Dating & Sex After #MeToo - #WhatNow?
00:22:19
It’s graduation season, and today’s youth are coming of age in the post #MeToo era. During this transformative time in our culture, power paradigms between men and women have finally begun to shift, victims of sexual abuse & misconduct have a voice, and young people are more emotionally prepared than ever to protect their bodies and watch out for each other. But for all these positive steps forward, there is also more fear and confusion around dating and desire than ever before. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with, Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, Dr. Deborah Berry about young relationships, having hot sex, and how good communication is not just knowing how to say no, but also when to say maybe, and why a positive and enthusiastic yes may just lead to the most pleasurable experience of your life. #WhatNow.
*Parents, educators and podcast listeners – this episode is a sex positive introduction on how to talk about consent, new sexual relationships, and how to have healthy communication with a sexual partner.
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05 Jun 2019
Married but Dating – Behind the Scenes of Ashley Madison
00:24:46
There is not much more stigmatizing in American culture than being caught cheating. Yet, married but dating websites are more popular than ever – and for more reasons than you might think. In part one of this two-part series on infidelity, Dr. Tammy asks Isabella Mise, the Communication Director of Ashley Madison, about her own views on cheating as they dive behind the scenes of one of the most controversial online dating sites, and the anatomy of affairs.
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07 Jun 2023
Making Great Relationships
00:41:22
Dr. Tammy sits down with psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson to talk about communication, appreciation, cultivating erotic interest, and Rick's latest book, Making Great Relationships.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 31 languages and include Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, Resilient,Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain, and Mother Nurture – with over a million copies in English alone. He’s the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, as well as the co-host of the Being Well podcast – which has been downloaded over 9 million times. His free newsletters have 250,000 subscribers, and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on CBS, NPR, the BBC, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and has taught in meditation centers worldwide. He and his wife live in northern California and have two adult children. He loves the wilderness and taking a break from emails. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy, or read her
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19 Jun 2019
When You're the One Who Cheats
00:21:38
Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, infidelity and how we humans unknowingly spilt off and shut off parts of ourselves throughout our lives - putting our relationships and our happiness at risk. Learn why people in long term partnerships often need to work on their erotic relationship twice as much as their companionship. Find out tips on surviving infidelity, and how to be honest with yourself and your partner(s) by always living with integrity – even if You’re the One Who Cheats.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based columnist, author, and sex expert whose work focuses on sexuality, lifestyle, and culture. Through Zachary’s lens of bisexuality and self-described sluttiness, Boy Slut breaks down exactly how sexual shame negatively impacts our lives, and how we can unlearn the harmful, entrenched messages that society imparts to us.
Zachary is the founder of the Boyslut Zine, which publishes real sex stories from kinksters worldwide. He is also the writer of “Sexplain It,” the weekly sex and relationship advice column at Men’s Health.
DATE NIGHT CARD DECK Check out Dr. Tammy's newDate Night Card Deckthat includes 52 conversation starters to help spark passion & grow romantic intimacy in both new and long-term relationships!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
Follow us on Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson.
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18 Sep 2023
Sex and a Modern Cave Woman
00:41:33
Dr. Tammy talks with author and journalist Stephanie Theobald about the importance of staying curious, eco sexuality, reclaiming the word lesbian, and what her sex life is like living in the middle of the desert.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Stephanie Theobald is an award-winning author and journalist known for her playful and thoughtful work around food, fashion, travel, counter-culture and female sexuality. She has written for the Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. She is the author of four books including the novelA Partial Indulgence, and her acclaimed memoir - Sex Drive.
Stephanie is currently writing her next novel while living in a cave in the California desert. Follow her journey on Instagram @dvdobaldon as she communes with nature and fellow free-spirits .
DATE NIGHT CARD DECK Check out Dr. Tammy's newDate Night Card Deckthat includes 52 conversation starters to help spark passion & grow romantic intimacy in both new and long-term relationships!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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15 Nov 2023
Swinging & Other Alternative Relationships
00:44:20
Dr. Tammy talks with podcaster, writer and relationship coach Ginger Bentham about her Life on the Swingset, multi-partnering and how to ethically love outside the 'norm'.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Ginger Bentham is a relationship revolutionary and sexcation provocateur. She is the Co-host of the podcasts Life on the Swingsetand Intellectual Foreplay – dedicated to all humans looking to cultivate creative and fulfilling relationships and for those curious to learn about ethical non-monogamy, BDSM, and other erotic adventures of the heart. With her partner Ryan, Ginger also hosts adventures around the world for curious and intrepid spirits to find their erotic edge and live fully awake.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
Follow us on Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson.
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08 Jan 2024
Better Man
00:33:45
This episode is not about the Pearl Jam song - well not exactly... Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and author Eric FitzMedrud about consent, modern masculinities, sex, and how to be a 'Better Man' to build more fulfilling relationships.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Therapist, trainer, and dark chocolate lover Eric FitzMedrud specializes in helping men improve their sex lives by learning to regulate their emotions, removing sexual entitlement, and honing their sexual consent and negotiation skills. FitzMedrud is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. He has been published in two academic books and his latest book, The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex, offers tools for instruction, healing, and growth.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
Follow us on Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson.
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22 Jan 2024
Working Through Conflicts in Your Relationship
00:39:09
Dr. Tammy sit downs with one of the world's foremost relationship experts and best-selling author, Dr. Stan Tatkin, to talk about the biology of relationships, the most common conflicts couples face, and how to overcome them in his new book In Each Other's Care.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
Follow us on Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_ta
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12 Feb 2024
Dating a Chatbot
00:38:04
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Amy Marsh explore the thrilling positives, as well as the potential emotional pitfalls of AI erotic role play, dating a chatbot and the future of sex...
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
Dr. Marsh’s private practice combines sexuality counseling with hypnosis, guided imagery, adult sex education, sand tray play, and attention to social justice activism and community wellness.
Dr. Marsh's research and specialities include: erotic hypnosis, spectro-sexuality, objectum sexuality, LGBTQIA++ rights, “sacred sexualities,” and more. Dr. Marsh teaches online professional courses in Hypnosis for Sex Problems at zir Intimate Hypnosis Training Center. They also write sex tech articles on the "Bot Beat" for FutureofSex.net.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
Follow us on Instagram @thetroublewithsex
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26 Feb 2024
What Is Your Blueprint for Pleasure?
00:45:19
Dr. Tammy talks with Jaiya, the award-winning somatic sexologist and author of Your Blueprint for Pleasure, about how discovering what turns you on can help you take control of your pleasure, have amazing sex, rekindle the spark in the bedroom, heal past trauma, and empower your relationship and your spirit.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST
Jaiya is an award -winning somatic sex sexologist, author of books including Your Blueprint for Pleasure and co-author of Red Hot Touch. She also starred in Netflix's Sex, Love & goop about what drives sexual attraction, passion and erotic fulfillment.
Jaiya is also the Founder of the The Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™ . For over three decades, Jaiya has been immersed in the study of turn-ons, ancient erotic rituals, tantric sex, mastery of sensual touch, pure erotic play, kinky dynamics, and the biology and psychology of attraction and sexual fulfillment. She works with all kinds of bodies and sexual orientations, and through observation and clinical research, she discovered the Erotic Blueprint™, a map of arousal that reveals one’s specific erotic language and patterning and helps create a path forward to greater sexual fulfillment.
Take the Quiz and find our your Sexual Blueprint now!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
Gender Magic is a first-of-its-kind practical guide to achieving gender freedom with joy, curiosity, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals, gender explorers, and those who love them--perfect for readers of The Body is Not an Apology and Pleasure Activism.
**Follow Rae on Instagram @theraemcdaniel
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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08 May 2024
To Be Loved
00:53:05
Dr. Tammy sits down with world renowned psychiatrist, therapist and trauma specialist, Dr. Frank Anderson to discuss his new and deeply personal memoir To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma and Transformation. For anyone working on healing from their own trauma, this episode is as informative as it is inspiring - peppered with some laughs and beauty secrets along they way..
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Frank Anderson, MD is an author, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, speaker, and trauma specialist. Committed to promoting hope, healing and non-violence, Dr. Anderson specializes in understanding and treating the effects of psychic pain and trauma, teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy.
IFS Institute: Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy
THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES & INFORMATION:
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
INTERESTED IN OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP? READ DR.TAMMY'S BOOK OPEN MONOGAMY!
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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25 Jun 2024
INTRODUCING! The Open Monogamy Series - What is Open Monogamy?
00:10:45
WELCOME TO OUR 9-PART SERIES ON OPEN MONOGAMY!
In this episode,Dr. Tammy introduces this special series on Open Monogamy, inviting listeners to explore, along with her, the growing trend of people choosing to live and love untraditionally.
Every other week - through October 3rd, 2024 - Dr. Tammy will talk openly and honestly with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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28 Jun 2024
Finding MORE
00:53:10
Dr. Tammy kicks off the Open Monogamy series talking with Molly Roden Winter, New York Times best-selling author of MORE: A Memoir of Open Marriage. The two dive into Molly's empowering journey from a traditionally monogamous marriage to opening her monogamy to explore sex, relationships - and herself- outside her marriage.
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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11 Jul 2024
Being the Other Man
00:38:00
Meet Chris, a regular guy living in small town USA, as he shares with Dr. Tammy his experience going from a traditional monogamous marriage, through divorce, to an open relationship with an older, married woman he met on Ashley Madison. Hear what he has learned on his journey, and why giving 100%, 40% of the time is an offer he stands by.
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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26 Jul 2024
My Husband Picks My Lovers
00:38:36
Synthea and Randy tried swinging but decided that Synthea wanted a more unconventional form of open relationship. She enjoys sleeping with younger men, and Randy helps her find her lovers. Hear how it all works for them, why they do it, and the advice they have for couples looking to open their relationship.
THIS IS A FASCINATING CONVERSATION, SO PLEASE EXCUSE THE SOUNDS GLITCHES THAT POP UP DURING THIS REMOTE RECORDING!
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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08 Aug 2024
This Works for Me
00:41:48
As a young girl in Catholic school, Maria thought she'd become a nun. Instead she married young, started a family and a successful career. After the trauma of 911 and her husband falling ill, they both agreed Maria needed extracurricular relationships. Now in her 60's, Maria has a lover twenty years her junior, plus a married boyfriend she’s been seeing for over two decades. Hear her story of open monogamy, her views on sex, love and dating - and how confidence is the best aphrodisiac.
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MOREabout marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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22 Aug 2024
The Committed Swingers
00:41:47
Dr. Tammy interviews self-identifying swingers and dedicated polyamorists, CJ and Linwood. Find out how they made the ultimate long distance relationship work, and how they now balance family, entertaining sexy friends and their commitment to each other.
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
To find out more about CJ's work around shame and relationships visit: https://www.noshamewithCJ.com
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MORE about marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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06 Sep 2024
The Poly Anarchist
00:53:25
Dr. Tammy talks with Sergio about practicing polyamory with an anarchist structure. Find out how he balances his eight different partners and his very busy calendar!
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MORE about marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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19 Sep 2024
Three's Company: Life as a Throuple
00:45:32
Dr. Tammy talks with Rachael, Kasey and Aaron about their life together in a monogamous triad. Hear why they chose this path, and how they keep their relationship peaceful, balanced and thriving.
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MORE about marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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03 Oct 2024
Summing It Up: The Monogamy Continuum
00:22:14
As our special series on Open Monogamy comes to a close, Dr. Tammy looks back on the relationships, sex lives and experiences of our brave guests, summarizing where they land on the Monogamy Continuum. Take the Quiz and find out where are you fall!
In this special 9- Part series on Open Monogamy, Dr. Tammy talks with individuals, couples, and a throuple, as they share their relationship stories, where they fall on the Monogamy Continuum, and how they define commitment. Listen first hand, as average folks open up about their marriages, multiple partners, the difference between cheating and ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, happiness, and designing the sex and love lives that work for them. --Episodes will release every other week through October 3, 2024.
WHERE DO YOU FALL ON THE MONOGAMY CONTINUUM? Listen to the Series and Take the Quiz!
BECOME A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. Find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification, or elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.
LEARN MORE about marriage and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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24 Oct 2024
Attachment Theory & Being Polywise
00:34:21
Dr. Tammy continues the conversations about consensual non-monogamy as she talks with therapist and author Jessica Fern about translating the principles of attachment theory to non-monogamous and open relationships.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Jessica Fern is an author, psychotherapist and conflict resolution coach. Jessica works with individuals, couples, and people in multiple-partner relationships who no longer want to be limited by their reactive patterns, cultural conditioning, insecure attachment styles, and past traumas. She is the author of the Polysecure and the co-author of Polywise.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
· Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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08 Nov 2024
The Cuddlist & Human Connection Coach
00:45:03
Dr. Tammy talks with Cuddlist and Human Connection Coach Michelle Renee about how cuddle therapy and surrogate partner therapy can help people struggling with intimacy become more comfortable in their bodies, learn to regulate their nervous systems, and begin to enjoy the pleasure and connection they deserve.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Michelle Renee, an intimacy guide working in the full range of human connection from platonic nurturing touch to surrogate partner therapy. Through her training with Cuddlist and Cuddle Party, Michelle gained a wealth of consent, communication and boundary education and experience, and in 2018 she expanded her offerings to include surrogate partner therapy, training with Integrative Mind Body Therapies (IMBT). Michelle is the co-chair of AASECT’s Somatic Sexuality Professionals Special Interest Group and a co-founder of Embrace, a professional resource group for surrogate partners and collaborating clinicians. She can also be found at HumanConnectionCoach.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
· Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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23 Nov 2024
Ketamine as a Tool in Couples Therapy
00:50:56
Dr. Tammy talks with relationship therapists and KAP Practitioners, Jayne Gumpel and Sylvia Rosenfeld about Ketamine Assisted Couples Therapy as a tool for couples to help break through barriers, foster connection, and see their issues in a new light.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUESTS
Jayne Gumpel, LCSWis a licensed clinical social worker, a certified Clinician for Imago relationship therapy. She’s a Certified Gestalt therapist, IHRT and PAHART trauma therapist and a Reiki master. She is a certified MDMA therapist as well as a KAP Practitioner - which stand for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Her wealth of experience goes well beyond this list.
Sylvia Rosenfeld, LCSW is an Imago trained, AASECT certified Sex Therapist and supervisor. She has trained with Dr. Harville Hendrix (also a mentor of mine who we had he and his wife on the show), as well as the late Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan at the Human Sexuality Program of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Sylvia also trained with Dr. Pat Love to present and teach the Hot Monogamy Program. Sylvia has expanded her practice to include Ketamine Assisted Couples Therapy and retreats, and together, she and Jayne are working with people to help them go deeper both personally and in their relationships.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST
For nearly three decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world. Dr. Alexandra is a licensed clinical psychologist who trained, taught, supervised, and worked at The Family Institute at Northwestern University for nearly 30 years. She is the founder of the Institute for Relational Self-Awareness (IRSA) where she maintains a clinical practice with individuals, couples, and adult family systems.
Dr. Alexandra is on faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University where she teaches the internationally renowned course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of two bestselling books, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. Dr. Solomon regularly presents to diverse groups that include the United States Military Academy at West Point and Microsoft, and she is frequently asked to talk about relationships with media outlets like The Today Show, O Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, and Scientific American.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
· Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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19 Dec 2024
Setting Boundaries That Stick
00:36:16
Dr. Tammy talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about how setting boundaries can change your neurobiology to help you rewire your brain to feel safe, connected, and empowered in your relationships.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUEST Juliane Taylor Shore is a therapist, author and teacher who creates spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. She is an Associate Instructor with the Coherence Institute, and a core faculty member with Therapy Wisdom. She teaches and speaks to people around the world, translating new understandings in neurobiology into practices that can support brain change.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
· Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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09 Jan 2025
Spirituality, Relationships & Sacred Sex
00:35:34
What happens when a sex therapist and a rabbi fall in love?... Dr. Tammy talks with Sylvia Rosenfeld and Terry Bookman about how they found love later in life, spiritual connection, and how to move past the shame around sex that some religions teach so you can deepen your relationship and enjoy the sex you deserve at any age.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
OUR GUESTS
SYLVIA ROSENFELD & TERRY BOOKMAN
Sylvia Rosenfeld, LCSW is an Imago trained, AASECT certified Sex Therapist and supervisor and has been a couples and relationship therapist for 40 years. She has trained with Dr. Harville Hendrix as well as the late Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan at the Human Sexuality Program of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Sylvia also trained with Dr. Pat Love to present and teach the Hot Monogamy Program. Sylvia has expanded her practice to include Ketamine Assisted Couples Therapy and retreats, and together, she and Jayne are working with people to help them go deeper both personally and in their relationships.
Terry Bookman is a respected and nationally known Jewish leader, author, educator, coach, and the co-founder of Eitzah: The Center for Personal and Community Transformation. Through his teaching, writing, and coaching, Terry has reached thousands of rabbis and community leaders both nationally and internationally. Bookman holds a Doctor of Divinity as well as numerous academic degrees and distinctions. He was voted one of the “Top Pulpit Rabbis in America” by Newsweek Magazine.
Terry Bookman is also the author of three books on Jewish spirituality, three CDs of contemporary Jewish songs and music, as well as the co-author of one on synagogue life—This House We Build. His newest book, Beyond Survival: How Judaism Can Thrive in the 21st Century (May 2019), challenges the current limiting agenda of the Jewish establishment while offering a coherent vision for the future in which Judaism can thrive.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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17 Jan 2025
Gabor Maté on Sex, Relationships & Trauma
01:10:50
Amid the devastating LA fires, Dr. Tammy talks with the esteemed Dr. Gabor Maté about how our childhood wounding impacts our families, relationships, and our sex lives.
OUR GUEST Gabor Matéis a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture remains a Canadian best seller and was a 19-week New York Times best seller. To learn more, join his e-news list at www.drgabormate.com.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy
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30 Jan 2025
Women, Media & Intimacy Justice
00:48:48
Dr. Tammy has a fascinating and troubling discussion with expert and advocate Jackie Rotman about digital censorship and how the sexual health and pleasure of women, and genders other than male, continue to be discriminated against on social media and other advertising platforms - And why it matters.
OUR GUEST
Jackie Rotman is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Intimacy Justice . CJI fights Meta’s discriminatory censorship of sexual information for women and people of unrepresented genders. In 2022 Jackie led an investigation that was published in The New York Times and 80 other media outlets, revealing that ALL of the 60 womens's health businesses interviewed or surveyed, ads were rejected on Facebook and Instagram. Within months of the investigation Meta changed several of its global advertising policies toward sexual health.
Jackie holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and BA in Public Policy from Stanford. She speaks around the world on topics including digital censorship of sexual and reproductive rights, and other issues at the intersections of sexuality and technology. She regularly briefs US Senators, state Attorneys General, and other technology and human rights leaders on the findings of CIJ’s investigations.
Jackie’s 2019 investigative op-ed “Vaginas Deserve Giant Ads, Too,” was published in the New York Times Opinion. She has also written creative nonfiction for Boston Globe Magazine.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
In addition to her master’s in marriage and family therapy, she also has an MBA and is a registered art therapist (ATR). She is an EDSE certified sex educator and an EMDR certified therapist with additional training in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) for the treatment of trauma. Kate cohosts her own sex-positive podcast, Open Deeply, with Sunny Megatron.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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28 Feb 2025
RE-RELEASE: Can You Really Be Addicted To Sex & Porn?
00:41:00
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Marty Klein explore the controversy around the concept of sex addiction as they dive into pornography, relationships, expectations and the complexity of human sexuality.
GUEST BIO Dr. Marty Klein is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. He is a dedicated educator, international lecturer, media and courtroom expert, and author of seven books as well as over 100 published articles. Dr. Klein is known for challenging the concepts of sex addiction and porn addiction, as well as the anti-pornography movement. He believes that public policy relating to sexuality should be driven by scientific data rather than emotion, "tradition" or popular but untrue myths.
Dr. Klein is a national board member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. His book America’s War On Sex was honored as Book of the Year by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, & Therapists. His latest book Sexual Intelligence, explores the role of your mindset when it comes to sex ,and gives practical advice & tips of how to improve your sex life and sexual experience. For more information, visit his website: www.SexEd.org.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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20 Mar 2025
Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship
00:49:58
Narcissism has been a huge buzzword the last several years. Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with expert psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, about what narcissism really is, how to deal with being in a relationship with a narcissist, when to leave, and how to heal.
OUR GUEST
Dr. Ramani Durvaslua is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, a Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. She is also the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting.
Her cutting edge work around narcissism, and has been featured at SXSW, TEDx, Red Table Talk, the Today Show, and Investigation Discovery. Dr. Ramani's Youtube channel has accumulated millions of views, and she recently launched a podcast, Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani –focusing on narcissism and its impact on relationships.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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04 Apr 2025
Skirt Club: Empowering Women Through Pleasure
00:45:01
Dr. Tammy talks with Skirt Club founder Genevieve LeJeune about how women all over the world have found a community to explore female sexuality and pleasure - helping to empower them in all aspects of their lives.
OUR GUEST
Genevieve LeJeune is the founder of Skirt Club, a private members club for bi-curious & bisexual women. With more than 25,000 members globally, Genevieve is going to share how she believes women are more interested in each other than ever.
Born in England and raised in Hong Kong, Genevieve has lived in many of the world’s major cities. Her career has spanned financial marketing, sales, branding and journalism, but ten years ago she left the corporate world behind, to pursue a vision of advancing women’s sexual confidence.
Genevieve was the first to curate luxurious global events where women can put their own desires first and gain confidence in bedroom, and then bring that confidence into the boardroom.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
INTERESTED INBECOMING A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEXRESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING OPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CHECK OUT DR. TAMMY'S BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!
Learn more about love, marriage, infidelity, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy.
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11 Oct 2019
Sex, Body Image & Girl Boners
00:41:17
Think you know what a Girl Boner is? Curious to find out?
From lack of proper sex education to the over sexualization of women in the media, we live in a culture of mixed messages, where many of us exist completely disconnected from our bodies, our sexuality and our power. In this episode, Dr. Tammy and acclaimed sexuality writer, and host of Girl Boner Radio, August McLaughlin get personal as they talk about body image, eating disorders, embracing pleasure, claiming your power - and yes, Girl Boners.
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Click here for the results of Dr. Nan Wise's MRI study about human sexuality that Dr. Tammy and August reference during the show.
Dr. Tammy recommends the legendary Louise Hay's Best Selling Book – You Can Heal Your Life.
ENJOY!
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31 Oct 2019
The Love Story Behind IMAGO Relationship Therapy
00:27:54
In this confessional interview with the renowned creators of Imago Relationship Therapy and authors of the bestselling book Getting the Love You Want, Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt reveal intimate details about their sex life for the first time, and Dr. Tammy shares her own personal and professional transformation after discovering Imago.
Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of relationship and couples therapy that focuses on transforming conflict into healing and growth through relational connection.
Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are internationally-respected couple's therapists, educators, speakers, and New York Times bestselling authors. Together, they have written over 10 books with more than 4 million copies sold, including the timeless classic, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples - celebrating it's 30th anniversary in print. In addition, Harville has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television program 17 times.
Harville and Helen are co-founders of Imago Relationships International, a non-profit organization that has trained over 2,000 therapists and educators in 51 countries around the world.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
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07 Nov 2019
Sex Before, During and After Pregnancy
00:34:27
Dr. Tammy gets real with sex therapist Dr. Stephanie Buehler about how the joys of having a baby and parenthood often take a serious toll on a couple’s sex life. Find out what to expect, why you should prepare in advance, and how to stay intimately connected and fulfilled as you expand your family.
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25 Nov 2019
Mindfulness & Reinventing Sex for Women
00:24:32
Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus calls in from San Diego to talk with Dr. Tammy about the awkwardness of dating, hook up culture, and how having a mindfulness practice can empower you to find the relationship and sex life you deserve.
GUEST BIO
Sociologist and intimacy coach, Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD, is the author of the new book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Dr. Jenn is a national speaker on sexual consent, couples intimacy, women’s empowerment, gender communication, erotic play, and mindful sex. She has presented two TEDx Talks, is the co-host of the podcast Sex Talk with Clint & the Doc, and has over 1.5 million hits on her In the Den with Dr. Jenn YouTube video series.
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09 Dec 2019
Hercules The Pleasure Coach
00:30:27
Do you have secret fantasies you wish you had the confidence to explore? Have you ever experienced a sensual massage? Are you curious about kink? Meet Hercules The Pleasure Coach as he talks with Dr. Tammy and invites us to experience his world of Therapeutic Touch, BDSM, Cuddle Therapy and Happy Endings.
GUEST BIO
Hercules The Pleasure Coach is a sex, intimacy & relationship educator, writer, blogger, speaker, activist, coach and permission giver, who has been working with and teaching people about the power and pleasure of intimate touch for over 20 years. As a trained massage therapist who has been in practice for 30 years, Hercules is the creator of a form massage called Therapeutic Sensual Massage for which he does for his Pleasing Hands massage practice. In addition is a trained practitioner for Bondassage.
Hercules focuses his work & expertise on various topics of sex positive awareness, sexual and intimate practices, Open Relationship & BDSM Lifestyles but never limits himself to talking about other areas of sex & life.
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21 Dec 2019
Hormones and Sexual Health - For Women Only
00:33:17
Episode Summary
From puberty through post menopause, a woman’s hormones are critical to her sexual and general health – inside and outside the bedroom. This episode is an educational eye opener as Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Jennifer Berman about libido, depression, weight gain, dryness and pain - and the ground-breaking, yet often controversial treatments that can help improve sexual wellness as we age.
Guest Bio
Dr. Jennifer Berman is an internationally renowned Urologist, NY Times Best Selling Author and one of America's leading experts and authorities in the field of Female Sexual Health.
Dr. Berman became known on television for her award-winning series on Discovery Health, “Berman & Berman.” She also appeared as a regular on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “Good Morning America.” Today, Dr. Berman serves as an advisor and expert for the “Today” show, CNBC and CNN and as a recurring co-host on the Emmy® Award-winning talk show, The Doctors- currently in its 10th season.
Today, Dr. Berman uses her voice to create positive change, educate and inform the masses. She continues to treat patients, research and develop new treatments to optimize women’s health. She founded The Berman Women’s Wellness Center in Beverly Hills as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary State of the Art Center dedicated solely to women’s health and sexual wellness.
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27 Jan 2020
Science, Inclusion and Evolving Sex Ed
00:27:35
Did you know that ONLY 24 States, plus The District of Columbia, require that sex education be taught in schools - and many of these States DO NOT regulate whether the curriculum taught is medically accurate, let alone inclusive and relevant to modern times.
In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Microbiologist, Geneticist and Sex Education Activist, Dr. Amanda Freise about science, inclusion and why we should be teaching comprehensive sexual education to young children through adulthood.
Guest Bio Amanda Freise, PhD is the Director of Research for the Center for Positive Sexuality, a sexuality educator, and a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she teaches in the department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Human Genetics. As a UCLA faculty member, Amanda created and facilitates the Women in Bioscience community group, a support circle for discussion of gender-related issues experienced by women in the sciences. In addition to teaching and community-building, Amanda is also a curriculum development consultant and science communicator. She developed the SciComm 101 series of workshops to train scientists in communicating science more clearly, and co-founded Signal to Noise Magazine (an online science outreach publication) to create opportunities for graduate students to practice writing for a lay audience. Amanda is the recipient of UCLA's Distinguished Teaching in the Life Sciences award, and is passionate about mentoring others. Twitter: @amandafreise
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20 Feb 2020
How a Weekly Date Night Can Improve Your Relationship
00:36:57
Making time to nourish the erotic part of our relationship often takes a backseat to everything else in our busy lives. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Transformational Coach Katherine Gerardi about why a weekly Date Night/Sex Date is essential to a healthy relationship, and how to work through the challenges, different needs, fears and joys that arise so you can better connect and continue to cultivate the partnership you want - together.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
Guest Bio
Katherine Gerardi is a Transformational Coach and is known as the 'Secret Weapon' and 'Queen of Clarity' for numerous Coaches, Therapists and Professionals. She works with powerful, busy people to clear blocks to receiving : Success, Prosperity, Love, and New Opportunities that lead to momentum increase, sustained energy for high performance, perseverance, and a deep inner knowing that Everything is an Advantage NOW.
Katherine is the Co-Founder of TwinInferno.org and the first virtual Rage Room and Sadness Sanctuary, which are for 24/7 interactive tools for emotional release and alchemy. Katherine draws upon over 20 years of leadership, teaching and volunteer work. She is also a Martial Artist, Reiki Master, Spiritual Advisor, Visionary and Powerful Intuitive Guide.
RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· Learn more about the power of Date Night in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy. · In this episode Dr. Tammy & Katherine talk about the idea of a Vulnerability Hangover. Originally coined by author and researcher Brené Brown after her TED Talk on “The Power of Vulnerability,” It is that gut-wrenching feeling that happens the moment we decide to get real about who we are, what we want, and how we express it. It’s that lingering fear after putting oneself out there in some way.
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13 Mar 2020
Low Sex, No Sex Relationships and Getting the Sex You Want
00:36:54
Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Is your sex drive higher than your partner's? Does it seem like you and your spouse never feel like getting it on at the same time? In this episode, Dr. Tammy explains what often happens to desire and arousal over the course of a long term relationship, and why you owe it to yourself, and your partner, to start working on your erotic life now - both together and separately...
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY.
· Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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26 Mar 2020
SPECIAL EPISODE: Staying Home, Staying Sane & Staying Connected to Your Partner During Isolation
00:27:34
As we shelter in place, practice social distancing and adjust to the new normal, join Dr. Tammy as she gives us perspective and offers TEN TIPS on how to take care of yourself and your relationship during COVID times.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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BONUS!ENJOY A DOSE OF ART & CULTURE DURING COVID-19 by going on a FREE online tour of a world renowned museum or cultural center!
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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14 Apr 2020
Sex, Love and Living into Your Future
00:38:42
Dr. Tammy talks with Conscious Uncoupling author Katherine Woodward Thomas about the 'I' in I love you, and how to break the patterns that are holding you back from finding love and living the life you deserve.
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· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· During these times, Dr. Tammyis offering Special ONLINE Couples and Individual Therapy Sessions. Book your appointment at email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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27 Apr 2020
Revolution of the Soul
00:48:28
Celebrated yoga teacher and spiritual activist Seane Corn gets real with Dr. Tammy about sex, our bodies and staying grounded during this time of sheltering in place and endless Zoom meetings.
SEANE CORN is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and public speaker. She created the groundbreaking series The Yoga of Awakening and has been featured on over 40 magazine covers. She works to bring awareness to global issues including social justice, sex trafficking, HIV/AIDS awareness, generational poverty, and animal rights. Seane has been named “National Yoga Ambassador” for YouthAIDS, and has received both the Global Green International Environmental Leadership Award and the Humanitarian Award by the Smithsonian Institute. Since 2007, she has been training leaders of activism through her co-founded organization Off the Mat, Into the World®. Her first book Revolution of the Soul was published in 2019. --Follow Seane on Instagram Live for FREE yoga and spiritual grounding during Covid-19.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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· Learn more about marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name. And if you're struggling with infidelity, you must read When You're the One Who Cheats .
· During these times, Dr. Tammyis offering Special ONLINE Couples and Individual Therapy Sessions. Book your appointment at email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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06 May 2020
The Oldest Profession
00:33:46
Get to know Olivia La Rue, wife, mother, courtesan and madame, as she opens up to Dr. Tammy about her life as a sex worker and why it's her spiritual calling. An unexpected guest later joins Dr. Tammy and Olivia only to add another layer to this revealing conversation.
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Guest Bio: Olivia LaRue is a practicing Sex Worker and Madame. She views sex work as a spiritual calling and feels that connection and touch are as important as food, air, and water. Her companies, Courtesan Consulting and The Biggest Little Escort Service, mentors aspiring Courtesans while providing companionship to clients near and far. For more information visit: www.blesnv.com.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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13 May 2020
The Science of Relationships
00:35:46
How has evolution affected your love life and relationships? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with Psychologist Dr. Wendy Walsh about the history of human sexuality, mating and modern love.
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Guest Bio: Dr. Wendy Walsh is a Psychologist with a special interest in Evolutionary Psychology and Attachment Theory. Her career includes more than two decades in print and television news as an award-winning reporter, author, producer anchor and podcaster.
She hosts the popular podcast Mating Matters, produced in partnership with iHeartMedia as well as The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show, a live weekly radio show on KFI AM 640 Los Angeles. In addition, Dr. Walsh appears regularly as a psychological contributor on Nine Network Morning Show - Australia, The Today Show and CNN. She is a professor in the Psychology department at California State University, Channel Islands. In 2017 Walsh was named one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year after speaking out about harassment at Fox News.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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20 May 2020
Sexual Evolution & Long Term Relationships
00:28:34
Dr. Tammy and guest Wendy Strgar discuss sustaining long term relationships, leftover sex, the art of fantasy and evolving sexually with your partner over time.
*We apologize for any audio quirks in this episode due to technical challenges during remote recording. Thank you!
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GUEST BIO: Wendy Strgar is an entrepreneur, loveologist and writer. Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, Wendy is a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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01 Jun 2020
Open Relationships, Gay Erotica and a Bowl Full of Fish Hooks
00:37:20
Dr. Tammy gets personal with D. Edward Delmar, author of the gay erotica series Thruplicity, about open monogamy, sharing your fantasies and the complications of sexual intimacy.
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GUEST BIO: D. Edward Delmar (Edward, to those who know him) is an award-winning director of film and stage, as well as a memoirist, novelist, and humorist. In his series of gay erotic novellas, Thruplicity, he's bringing open relationships (and their complications) out of the closet. When he's not writing erotic thrillers, he's painting pictures, writing poetry, and dreaming dreams with his husband and their bossy cat.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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16 Jun 2020
Sex, Shame and Social Justice
00:35:43
Dr. Tammy and Shadeen Francis, LMFT dive in deep to discuss everything from millennials, to pleasure, shame, racism and how the choices we think we are making have most often been chosen for us...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode was recorded before the murders of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks. While these horrific events are not directly addressed, Shadeen Francis does help to explain how historical, societal beliefs and the institutions we have created, perpetuate racism, sexism, heteronormativity, fear and shame. If you are struggling with recent events, please contact us. We are here to help.
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GUEST BIO: Shadeen Francis, LMFT is a marriage and family therapist, professor, and author that specializes in sex therapy and social justice. She has been featured on numerous platforms like 6abc, CBC, the New York Times, and the Huffington Post to share her unique expertise on relationships and wellness. Because of her ability to tackle difficult subjects with warmth and humor, she is sought internationally to speak on topics such as sexual self-esteem, building intimacy, and boundary negotiation. Whether in her office, on television, or at a community event, all of Shadeen’s work is inspired by her commitment to helping people live lives full of peace and pleasure.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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30 Jun 2020
Orgasm Equality
00:26:27
Wish you enjoyed sex more? Are you looking to better satisfy your partner? Join Dr. Tammy and Dr. Laurie Mintz as they discuss why our culture's emphasis on intercourse and the male orgasm perpetuates pleasure inequality in the bedroom, and how becoming cliterate will create much more excitement between the sheets.
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GUEST BIO: Dr. Laurie Mintz is an award-winning professor at the University of Florida, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 scholarly articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. For almost 30 years, Dr. Mintz has also maintained a small private practice, working with both individuals and couples on general and sexual issues. She is also the author of two popular press books—both written with the aim of empowering women: A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How To Get It. Dr. Mintza Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating that her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. Watch her recent Tedx Talk: A New Revolution for Orgasm Equality.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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16 Jul 2020
Back to the Body
00:40:22
Dr. Tammy talks with the hilarious Pamela Madsen about how she helps women conquer their fears, improve their relationships and connect their mind, heart, belly and vulva in order to live a more embodied life and discover pleasure.
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GUEST BIO: Founder of BACK TO THE BODY, Pamela Madsen is a pioneer in fertility and sex advocacy. Pamela founded, and was the first Executive Director of The American Fertility Association. She is a fearless advocate for women’s health and integrated sexuality who leverages her raw honesty and well-informed wit to help strip the stigma from infertility, female desire and body image.
Pamela, a certified Somatic Sex Educator with a Master's degree in Education has coached hundreds of women on their own personal journey back into their bodies, and their own expression of their Divine Feminine. Pamela is a veteran speaker, educator, and renowned blogger for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, The Fertility Advocate, and Care2.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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07 Aug 2020
Interracial Dating, Dating as a Single Parent & Living Life on Your Terms
00:29:13
Looking for dating tips? We've been saving the release of this episode until more of the country began to reopen. Join Dr. Tammy as she talks (pre Covid shutdown & the recent Black Lives Matter protests) with the hilarious author of A Black Girl's Guide to Dating White Men - Niki McElroy. Niki gives us her dating advice about living life to the fullest, not settling, dating as a single mom and interracial relationships. -If you're dating during the pandemic, please practice social distancing, wear a mask and continue to practice safe sex.
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24 Aug 2020
Monogamy, Infidelity and When You're the One Who Cheats - Replay
00:21:38
This fan favorite was originally released on June 19, 2019, but the advice Dr. Tammy offers is more important than ever! Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, infidelity and how we unknowingly spilt off and shut off parts of ourselves throughout our lives - putting our relationships and our happiness at risk. Learn why people in long term partnerships often need to work on their erotic relationship twice as much as their companionship. Find out tips on surviving infidelity, and how to be honest with yourself and your partner(s) by always living with integrity – even if You’re the One Who Cheats.
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22 Sep 2020
Love and Sex After Loss
00:37:04
Dr. Tammy talks with renown grief specialist David Kessler about the heartache of loss, death, life and love. David discusses his own grieving process after experiencing multiple tragedies, as well as loss in the time of Covid and finding meaning as we face great changes throughout life.
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GUEST BIO: David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies. He is the author of six books, including the new bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He coauthored two books with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, including On Grief and Grieving updated her 5 stages for grief. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.
David’s volunteer work includes being an LAPD Specialist Reserve for traumatic events as well as having served on the Red Cross’s disaster services team. He worked for over a decade in a three-hospital system. He was trained for bio -terrorists’ events as well as epidemics/ pandemics. He is the founder of www.grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries.
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14 Oct 2020
Sex, Reproductive Justice and Protecting Your Rights
00:41:11
Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with legal professor, historian and reproductive rights specialist Mary Ziegler as she explains why it's essential to understand the federal and state laws in effect today, what's really at stake and why, and what you can do about protecting women's rights.
While this episode was recorded before the Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination, its release during her confirmation hearing, and the lead up to the upcoming election is intentional. Get informed and please VOTE!
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GUEST BIO: Mary Ziegler is the Stearns Weaver Miller Professor at Florida State University College of Law. She specializes in the legal history of reproduction, the family, sexuality, and the Constitution. She earned both her undergraduate and law degree from Harvard.
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28 Oct 2020
Understanding Adult ADHD to Improve Your Relationship & Sex Life
00:49:15
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Ari Tuckman get personal as they dive into the minds of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how couples often struggle, yet can overcome their differences, when ADHD complicates their partnership and intimacy.
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Directions: Stir with ice then top with seltzer. This is for the cocktail nerds out there but without any obscure ingredients or weird infusions. I named this after my cancelled trip to Italy in March due to the pandemic.
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11 Nov 2020
Building Intimacy: Owning Who You Are and Where You're At
00:37:52
Dr. Tammy covers it all with the prolific sex educator Bianca Laureano as they talk about sex throughout different stages of life, creating intimacy during the pandemic, race & sex, disability justice and equity vs equality.
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GUEST BIO: Bianca I Laureano is an award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist. She is a Foundress of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN), The LatiNegrxs Project, ANTE UP!, Virtual Freedom Professional Development School for Justice Workers and hosts LatinoSexuality.com. She has written several curricula for communities of color, and she wrote the sexual & reproductive justice discussion guide for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Bianca has been on the board of CLAGS, the LGBTQ Center at CUNY, The Black Girl Project, and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. She is the Lead Educator for the Netflix film Crip Camp (2020) and is leading the efforts to create a curriculum that is rooted in disability justice practice, self-determination, and social-emotional learning competences. She has an honorary PhD for her work of justice, equity, and inclusion in the field of sexuality. Create Your Personalized Emergency Safety Plan!
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01 Dec 2020
Relationships That Change Us : A Tribute to Rich Simon
00:19:57
Dr. Tammy opens up about the highs and lows of her career as she honors the tragic passing of her mentor Rich Simon and shines the light on the importance of self-care and mental health - especially during these challenging times.
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17 Dec 2020
Surrogate Partner Therapy & Intimacy Coaching
00:47:52
What the heck is a sex partner when it comes to sex? Is it legal? How does it work? How do you find a practitioner? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with surrogate partners and intimacy experts Nicole Ananda and Brian Gibney about this controversial form of therapy.
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GUEST BIOS: NICOLE ANANDA is a surrogate partner, life coach, reiki master, advanced integrated energy, shamanic and tantra practitioner. She is the owner of Ananda Integrative Healing .
Nicole works with clients of all genders and orientations to holistically address their sexuality issues through mind/body coaching, surrogate partner & touch therapy, tantra, and energy work. She helps clients with personal and sexual concerns, including: social anxiety, low sexual confidence, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, body image, orgasm blocks, late-life virginity, and performance issues. She is co-founder of the Surrogate Partner Collective, a network of surrogate partner therapy practitioners and collaborating clinicians, providing certification, continuing education, advocacy, and outreach.
BRIAN GIBNEYis a certified IPSA Surrogate Partner Therapist. He is also a surrogate partner member of the Institute for Mind Body Therapy, Ananda Integrative Health Group, and AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators Counselors & Therapists). Brian is a founding member of the Surrogate Partner Collective and Chair of AASECT’s Somatic Sexuality Professionals Special Interest Group.
Brian helps his clients create foundational self-knowledge that enables them to effectively navigate healthy and fulfilling intimate relationships. He works with women who struggle to establish or maintain intimate connections due to physical limitations, trauma, poor self-image or lack of experience.
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15 Jan 2021
Is an Open Relationship Right for You?
00:43:17
Dr. Tammy gets personal with author and sex therapist Susan Wenzel about her choice to open up her marriage, navigating the complexities of polyamory, family, outside lovers and her book A Happy Life in an Open Relationship.
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GUEST BIO Susan Wenzel is a certified sex therapist, relationship expert, clinical sexologist, and psychotherapist with years of experience working with individuals and couples and leading seminars and workshops. She holds Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degrees in Counseling from Providence University College in Manitoba. She is a certified sex therapist with The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors and Therapists (AASECT). She is also a Canadian certified counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She is the author of A Happy Life in an Open Relationship: The Essential Guide to a Healthy and Fulfilling Nonmonogamous Love Life.
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03 Feb 2021
Get Good in Bed Together
00:30:37
Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Do you long to reignite passion and intimacy in the bedroom? Dr. Tammy talks with sex advisor and desire advocate Susan Bratton about how to improve your bedroom communication, hot techniques for men and women, and creating a sexual soulmate pact.
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GUEST BIO Susan Bratton is an author, award-winning speaker and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. Susan has been featured in The New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY show as well as appearing on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and on NBC as the “Marriage Magician. Her fresh approach has helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion.
Susan’s straight-talking, fearless approach is rooted in her personal experience of watching her sex life wither while she and her husband pursued dynamic careers. When their relationship hit a crisis point, the couple made a fierce commitment to do whatever it took to keep their family together and revive the passion in their marriage. She now teaches the techniques that helped she and her husband transform their sex life and save their relationship.
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17 Feb 2021
The Measure of Masculinity
00:40:00
Our culture teaches men that masculinity in the bedroom is about performance not pleasure - and that's where many misconceptions around sex begin. Dr. Tammy talks with veteran sex therapist Dr. Barry McCarthy about the myths around what makes a 'real man', Viagra and how to ensure you have a satisfying sex life now and well into your 80's and 90's.
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GUEST BIO Dr. Barry McCarthy is an integrative sex therapist, relationship expert, marriage counselor, and he is professor at American University in Washington DC. Over his impressive career, Dr. McCarthy has published more than 75 professional articles, 20 book chapters, and co-authored 12 books about relationships and sexuality. He has presented over 300 professional workshops both nationally and internationally. For more of Dr. McCarthy's advice and perspective, check out Rekindling Desire, Enhancing Couples Sexuality, and his most recent book Contemporary Male Sexuality.
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05 Mar 2021
Becoming Sexually Woke
00:28:40
No matter what stage of life you're in, loving your body and your sex life can have its ups and downs. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with OB/GYN, and midlife sexuality expert, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith about how to embrace change, the wisdom that comes with age, and the power of exploration to have the best sex of your life after menopause, divorce or any challenge life throws your way.
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GUEST BIO Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is an award-winning, board certified OBGYN. She recently retired as the Founder and President of Complete Women’s Care Center which she opened as a solo practitioner in 2002 and grew to be the largest all-female OB/GYN group in the country. In 2020 Dr. Susan decided to start her “second act” as the Founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center, a concierge practice in Houston, focused on helping women find their full aliveness in midlife and celebrate the amazing opportunities that menopause brings. Her book Sexually Wokeis a thought-provoking look at midlife sexuality based not only on wisdom gained from sharing intimate stories with thousands of patients, but also on her own very candid journey as a menopausal woman navigating life post-divorce.
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19 Mar 2021
Relationships, Transformation and Psychedelics
00:30:19
Dr. Tammy talks with therapist, meditation & transformation teacher, and psychedelic medicine expert John Harrison, about the potential and limitations of using plant medicine to responsibly explore relationships, sex and intimacy.
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GUEST BIO After spending over two years as a fugitive, and another two and a half years in prison on erroneous drug charges, John Harrison became a lifelong seeker of personal transformation, healing, and a student and teacher of Zen meditation. As a principal investigator for MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) pilot study, John explored the efficacy of the psychedelic plant medicine Ibogaine in the treatment of Opiate addiction. As a therapist, he prepares patients for Ibogaine treatments and helps them to integrate the lessons learned from the dream-visions during a transformative Ibogaine experience. John is also a long-time student of the potentials and limitations of psychedelic medicines in the treatment of various addictions, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and in the facilitation of personal transformation. He has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and he is currently working on his Doctorate at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
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05 Apr 2021
Sex & Pain: Saving One Vagina at a Time
00:29:54
Whether you are breast feeding, going through perimenopause, menopause, cancer treatment, or any life change that causes a shift in your hormones, every woman will experience vaginal discomfort or pain at some point. In this episode, Dr. Tammy gets hopeful tips and answers from OB/GYN, Dr. Sherry Ross, about how to care for your lady parts so you can enjoy your body - and sex - throughout all stages of life.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit the ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Dr. Sheryl A. Ross, aka “Dr. Sherry”—Ob/Gyn, author, and health expert—has been a passionate advocate for women’s health for over 25 years.Her first book She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health. Period was named one the six Most Life Changing Wellness Books of 2017 by Prevention.com and Women’s Health Magazine.Her second book, she-ology, the she-quel, Let’s Continue the Conversation launched in February 2020.Dr Sherry continues the conversation with Sarah Hyland and Ellen Digital Network with Lady Parts which recently launched in the Fall of 2020. Having received nearly every “Top Doctor”, “Super Doctor” and “Patient’s Choice” award in the United States, Dr. Sherry was honored with The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Angel Award for her contributions in advancing the narrative of women’s health care.
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26 Apr 2021
Sex, Chronic Illness & Creativity
00:33:59
Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Lee Phillips about what you can do when chronic illness, pain, the pandemic, or any other major life change, impacts your relationship and sexual connection with your partner. Learn how to get physically creative and harness curiosity as a key to improving your relationship no matter what challenge (big or small) you may be forced to face.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit the ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Dr. Lee Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Sex Therapist, and a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist. He specializes in working with individuals and couples on sexuality after chronic illness. He has been a featured expert in Teen Vogue, Healthline, and The Lily Newspaper. He writes for Psychology Today. His first book is in the works - Sex and Love When You’re in Pain, which helps couples overcome shame and the sexual limitations caused by illness. He also hosts of the Sex & Chronic Illness Podcast which features stories from individuals, couples, and other experts in the field on overcoming shame and the sexual limitations caused by illness and disability. Follow Dr. Lee on Instagram @drleephillips.
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17 May 2021
Strange Bedfellows
00:35:32
Whether you’re having sex or not – this episode is a must! Dr. Tammy invites author, Dr. Ina Park to demystify and educate us all on how common sexual transmitted infections (STIs) really are, the surprising ones on the rise, and how we can protect ourselves - and our partners - while enjoying our sex lives.
One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. It doesn't matter if you're straight, queer, in a monogamous relationship, or if you have multiple partners - get tested. STI's are curable or manageable. Protect your health, your fertility and the health of your partners (now and in the future). Knowledge is power. Ask your doctor or visit https://gettested.cdc.gov to find out where to get tested.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Ina Park MD, MS is an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Medical Consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, and Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. Dr. Park served as a co-author of the 2020 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines and is a contributor to the Department of Health and Human Services STI Federal Action Plan. She is a fierce advocate for public health, and the author of Strange Bed Fellows: Adventures in Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs.
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04 Jun 2021
Orgasm Equality
00:26:27
*This episode originally aired June 2020. Enjoy!
Wish you enjoyed sex more? Are you looking to better satisfy your partner? Join Dr. Tammy and Dr. Laurie Mintz as they discuss why our culture's emphasis on intercourse and the male orgasm perpetuates pleasure inequality in the bedroom, and how becoming cliterate will create much more excitement between the sheets.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit the ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO: Dr. Laurie Mintz is an award-winning professor at the University of Florida, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 scholarly articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. For almost 30 years, Dr. Mintz has also maintained a small private practice, working with both individuals and couples on general and sexual issues. She is also the author of two popular press books—both written with the aim of empowering women: A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How To Get It. Dr. Mintza Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating that her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. Watch her recent Tedx Talk: A New Revolution for Orgasm Equality.
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08 Jul 2021
Girls, Boys & Sex
00:36:15
Join Dr. Tammy and the acclaimed Ted Talk speaker/author of Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex, Peggy Orenstein, as they discuss how, as parents, educators and role models, we often fall short when teaching our kids about intimacy, sex, consent, reciprocal pleasure and the power discrepancies that are still perpetuated in our culture. What do teenagers today think about sex? How do we teach them open communication when we ourselves are not very good at it? And why is silence the biggest negative teacher of all?
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Peggy Orenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of Boys & Sex, Don’t Call Me Princess, Girls & Sex, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, Waiting for Daisy, Flux, and Schoolgirls. A contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and Afar, she has also been published in New York, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and other publications. Her TED Talk has received over four million views.
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09 Aug 2021
Can You Really Be Addicted to Sex & Porn?
00:41:00
Dr. Tammy and Dr. Marty Klein explore the controversy around the concept of sex addiction as they dive into pornography, relationships, expectations and the complexity of human sexuality.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Dr. Marty Klein has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. He is a dedicated educator, international lecturer, media and courtroom expert, and author of seven books as well as over 100 published articles. He is known for challenging the concepts of sex addiction and porn addiction, as well as the anti-pornography movement. He believes that public policy relating to sexuality should be driven by scientific data rather than emotion, "tradition" or popular but untrue myths.
Dr. Klein is a national board member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. His book America’s War On Sex was honored as Book of the Year by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, & Therapists. His latest book Sexual Intelligence, explores the role of your mindset when it comes to sex ,and gives practical advice & tips of how to improve your sex life and sexual experience. For more information and access to Marty's work, visit his website: www.SexEd.org.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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14 Sep 2021
Dating, Dirty Talk & All the F*cking Mistakes
00:36:57
Dr. Tammy talks with pleasure-based sex educator and author ofAll the F*cking Mistakes,Gigi Engle, about owning your sexuality, dating, alien dildos and why sexting may be the greatest equalizer and key to the best sex of your life.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Gigi Engle, ACS, CSE, CSC, is an award-winning feminist author, certified sex educator, and psychotherapist in training .
She is the author of All the F*cking Mistakes, and as a sex expert with Lifestyle Condoms and Feeld, she promotes and teaches about pleasure-based sex education, masturbation, and safer sex practices.
Gigi’s work regularly appears in many publications including Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Teen Vogue, Glamour and Women's Health. Her articles have been shared over 150 million times. In 2019, Gigi was named Journalist of The Year at the Sexual Freedom Awards.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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30 Sep 2021
Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
00:34:23
Do you know your sex script? We all have subconscious stories we tell ourselves when it comes to love. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed therapist and New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Ian Kerner, about his latest book, and how we can reframe our stories to improve our relationships and our sex lives.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFTis a licensed psychotherapist and sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. Ian has recently been featured in The Atlantic,The New York Times,The Economist and on NPR . He contributes regularly on the topic of sex for CNN Health and lectures frequently, including his TED TALK 2021. His New York Times best-selling author She Comes First (Harper Collins) has been translated into more than a dozen languages, and his latest must read, So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex: Laying Bare and Learning to Repair Our Love Lives is available now!
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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28 Oct 2021
The Mormon Sex Therapist
00:38:42
In April 2021, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for her outspoken views on sexual health, same sex marriage and other sexually related issues that the Church opposes. In this episode, Natasha speaks candidly with Dr. Tammy about her personally journey, and how she continues to serve and help her Mormon clientele as well as others from conservative communities who struggle to integrate all aspects of their identity.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Natasha Helfer Parker is a licensed, clinical marriage & family therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, speaker, writer, podcaster and training supervisor with 20 years of experience treating individuals, couples and family systems. She is an advocate for sexual health in marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, religious minorities, women) and champions de-stigmatizing sexual lifestyle choices due to cultural/personal/religious bias.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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18 Nov 2021
Best Sellers, Sex & Evolving Masculinity
00:36:18
Join Dr. Tammy and best-selling author, adventurer, and human sexuality expert, Christopher Ryan as they talk about the journey of life, sexuality, and setting a positive and sustainable example for the next generation of men.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO After receiving a BA in English and American literature in 1984 Christopher Ryan PhD spent the next two decades traveling around the world.
In his mid-30s, Chris decided to get a little serious and pursue doctoral studies in Psychology at Saybrook Graduate School, in San Francisco, CA, using his dissertation to examine Darwin’s rather naive understanding of human sexual evolution — providing the core arguments later advanced in the New Times Best Seller Sex at Dawn.
Chris’s latest book, Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress , asks whether civilization has been a net benefit to our species. He hosts a weekly podcast, Tangentially Speaking, often recorded from the road while traveling in his van, Scarlett Jovansson. The podcast features conversations with comics, bank robbers, drug smugglers, porn stars, authors, and an occasional rattlesnake expert.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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18 Feb 2019
The Truth About Female Sexuality - with guest Wednesday Martin
00:18:21
Dr. Tammy talks with anthropologist, culture critic and best-selling author Wednesday Martin about female sexuality, infidelity and her latest best-selling bookUntrue. Learn how science has perpetuated stereotypes about the true sexual nature of men, women and the master narrative we all have been taught to believe without question. Dr. Tammy and Wednesday challenge these myths while answering your questions about infidelity, monogamy and how to improve your relationship with yourself and your partner.
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21 Jan 2022
Meet Dr. A Hole
00:38:42
If you have ever had a hemorrhoid or fissure, you know how important it is to take care of your bum. And for those who enjoy anal sex and play, your tush needs extra care. Meet proctologist and anal surgeon, Dr. Evan Goldstein (affectionately known as Dr. Asshole), as he and Dr. Tammy talk sex tips, proper healthcare and what NOT to do with pool balls...
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. GUEST BIO Dr. Evan Goldstein is a nationally renowned anal surgeon and the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical, the leading private practice specializing in an elite standard of sexual health and wellness care in New York City. His practice caters to a wide range of clientele; however, the majority of his patients are LGBTQ+. Dr. Goldstein is also the Co-Founder of Future Method, an innovative sex care brand that is the result of Dr. Goldstein’s years of experience working with his clients and understanding their sexual needs which has been embraced by people from a wide spectrum of sexualities.
As the preeminent expert and thought leader in the field, Dr. Goldstein is committed to education and awareness—not only bringing the important issues surrounding sexual health to the forefront but also eliminating the stigma attached to anal engagement. Relating to a wider audience, Dr. Goldstein leaves the medical jargon behind and communicates in a straight-forward, direct manner, breaking down taboos and allowing for more conversational and open discussions.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each otherin Dr. Tammy'sTEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
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