Sexology

Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education
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Each week, Dr. Nazanin Moali interviews experts, psychologists, mental health practitioners and researchers to explore the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy. Sexology podcast will give you insight into all that you have ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join us in this weekly journey to examine sexuality and pleasure from a scientific perspective.

  1. 2d ago

    EP503 - Why So Many People Secretly Want to Let Go of Control

    Welcome to Episode 503 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Midori who speaks to me about exploring kink, dominance, submission, and finding authentic ways to embrace our desires. In this episode, I speak with Midori about why we’re seeing a rise in women getting curious about dominance and BDSM, particularly women in their 40s and beyond. We discuss how difficult cultural assumptions can open up opportunities for greater sexual self-exploration, and that it’s OK to be dominant without being mean, scary or playing a stereotypical dominatrix.  Midori is an internationally recognized sexologist, kink educator, coach, and author. She's the founder of ForteFemme Women's Dominance Intensive, the groundbreaking program she's run for over 20 years, and the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, the first English-language book on Shibari, along with contributions to several academic volumes. She also trains therapists and wellness professionals as Curriculum Director for the Kink Informed Certification through the Sexual Health Alliance, and presents regularly at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Through workshops and private coaching, she helps adults bring more creativity, confidence, and erotic fulfillment into their lives. In this episode, you will hear: Women Exploring Dominance Later In LifeMoving Beyond Traditional Sexual RolesUnderstanding Ravishment FantasiesWhy Submission Can Feel LiberatingExploring Erotic Humiliation SafelyFinding Your Dominant ArchetypeIntroducing The You Will GameCommunicating And Co-Creating KinkChallenging Common BDSM MisconceptionsFinding Safe And Trustworthy Kink Resources Reclaiming Passion Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming-passion-for-women-registration-1996063395348  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Aug 3

    EP502 - Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People (And How to Change It)

    Welcome to Episode 502 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Jane Garnett, LMFT who speaks to me about how our attraction patterns develop and whether we change who we are drawn to. In this episode, Jane and I discuss why we can have so much attraction to people who are emotionally unavailable or unable to give us the secure relationship we want. We also look at how attachment styles, cultural conditioning, unmet emotional needs, and past relationship experience can influence what is exciting or desirable.  Jane Garnett is an Oxford-educated speaker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), EMDR practitioner, and author of This Time with Feeling (May 12, 2026). With nearly 20 years in private practice, her work often centers on high-functioning individuals whose lives look successful on the outside but are shaped by patterns of emotional disconnection, anxiety, or underlying dissatisfaction.  As a psychotherapist, Jane helps people rewrite the beliefs that subconsciously shape their lives, recognize the scripts they inherited, listen to the body’s signals, and make choices that create actual safety and connection— helping them shift not just their circumstances, but their relationship to themselves and their lives. In this episode, you will hear: Changing Our Attraction PatternsUnderstanding Unhealthy Relationship TemplatesWhen Chaos Feels Like ChemistryAttraction To Emotionally Unavailable PartnersCultural Messages About DesireExploring The Meaning Of FantasyAffairs As A Form Of SplittingLearning To Choose YourselfRegulating The Nervous SystemRewiring Relationships Through EMDR L.A. Love Lab – Matchmaking Event! https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/offers/joeRBnQw/checkout Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Jul 28

    EP501 - Why You Lost Your Sex Drive During Perimenopause (And How to Get It Back)

    Welcome to Episode 501 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Heather Florio and Dr. Fenwa Milhouse who speak to me about sexual health, desire, and pleasure during perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, we discuss how changes in levels of oestrogen and testosterone can affect the brain, g******s, arousal and sex drive. We examine why hormones alone are rarely the cause of low libido, and how relationship dynamics, painful sex, body image, stress, shame, and the natural shift from spontaneous to responsive desire can all impact someone’s sexual experience. Heather Florio is the second-generation CEO of Desert Harvest, a women's-health company her family founded in 1993. She writes the monthly Dear Sexpert column for BELLA Magazine, sits on BELLA's Medical Advisory Board, and is a Forbes Leading Woman in Business (2022). Late-diagnosed autistic. Dr. Fenwa Milhouse—widely known as “Your Favorite Urologist”- is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained sub-specialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She is the current President of the Chicago Urological Society—making history as the first Black woman to hold this position.  In this episode, you will hear: Hormonal Changes During PerimenopauseUnderstanding Multifactorial Low DesireBarriers To Menopause TreatmentSpontaneous Versus Responsive DesirePainful Sex And Vaginal HealthSystemic And Vaginal Hormone TherapyChoosing Safer Personal LubricantsMedications For Low LibidoGLP-1s And Sexual DesireRediscovering Pleasure After MenopauseA Woman's Guide to Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Jul 21

    EP500 - What 500 Conversations About Sex Taught Me

    Welcome to Episode 500 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by some of my most memorable guests, who speak to me about the biggest lessons on pleasure, desire, intimacy, and connection from the past nine years. In this special milestone episode, I revisit conversations that challenged common assumptions about what fulfilling sex is supposed to look like. We explore why foreplay often begins long before anyone enters the bedroom, how every human body experiences pleasure differently, and why there is no single correct way to orgasm. We also look at what research can teach us about sexual positions, pelvic floor contractions, stimulation, and the importance of adapting sexual experiences to our individual bodies. I also reflect on the deeper lessons these 500 conversations have taught me about becoming a more attentive and connected partner. We discuss moving beyond sexual autopilot, questioning techniques learned through pornography, understanding our fantasies without shame, and keeping desire alive in long-term relationships. Thank you for making these 500 episodes possible and here’s to the next 500! In this episode, you will hear (In Order Of Appearance) Sebastian HarrisEmily NagoskiLauri Mintz Amir MarashiAnna LeeMiranda HoustonJason JuliusJustin LehmillerIan KernerPeggy Kleinplatz Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Jul 14

    EP499 - You Don't Have a Low Libido. Here's What's Really Happening

    Welcome to Episode 499 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Michelle Sands, who speaks to me about the connection between hormones, stress, the nervous system, and women’s sexual desire. In this episode, Dr. Sands explains why a loss of desire is not always a libido problem. We discuss how changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, circulation, sleep, and vaginal health can affect arousal and sexual comfort, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. We also talk about why pain during sex can naturally reduce desire and why women should not assume that they are broken or failing their partners. Dr. Michelle Sands, ND, is a #1 bestselling author, licensed naturopathic physician, speaker, female hormone expert, and epigenetics coach. She is passionate about helping women harness the power of nature to elevate their genetic expression and live vibrant, fulfilling lives by supporting their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In this episode, you will hear: Libido As A Vital SignHormonal Changes During MenopauseUnderstanding Painful SexStress And Cortisol DysregulationAdvocating For Hormone CareRethinking Hormone Replacement TherapyScheduling Intimacy Without PressureSupporting Arousal And Blood FlowRestoring Nervous System BalanceSexual Health And Longevity A Woman's Guide to Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    EP499 - You Don't Have a Low Libido. Here's What's Really Happening

  6. Jul 7

    EP498 - What Women Really Mean When They Want a Man to "Take Charge"

    Welcome to Episode 498 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Amanda Dames who speaks to me about soft dom dynamics, masculinity, and communication in kink. In this episode Amanda and I discuss what it really means to be a soft dom and how this style of dominance is different than the harsh, controlling stereotypes often associated with dom-sub dynamics. We talk about the basis for soft domination, on care, attunement, emotional safety and the desire to bring out the best in a partner, as opposed to control, punishment or ego.  As a Certified Somatica® Sex and Relationship Coach and Certified Sexologist, Amanda helps clients uncover a holistic and balanced relationship with intimacy. She understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, which is why she developed her own consulting method to support each person in discovering their unique path to fulfillment. Amanda’s work as The Kink Consultant is rooted in the path she took to embrace her own sexuality. Understanding the source of her kinks and core desires was the first step in her journey toward self-acceptance. She now uses this same approach to help individuals and couples embrace their kinky side with curiosity, confidence, and compassion. In this episode, you will hear: Understanding Soft DominationHealthy Power ExchangeCare Versus ControlMasculinity And SafetyToxic Manosphere CultureEmotional AttunementForeplay Outside The BedroomBuilding Erotic PolarityCommunication And Safe WordsAftercare And FeedbackHow To Be The Man She Desires: A Guide for Men https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/be-the-man-she-desires-guide Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Jun 30

    EP497 - Can You Be Spiritual and Sexual?

    Welcome to Episode 497 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Shoshanna Blanca who speaks to me about bridging sexuality and spirituality, healing sexual shame, and reclaiming the body as sacred. In this episode, I speak with Shoshanna about her provocative and deeply personal project, Jesus Christ Pornstar, and the spiritual journey that inspired it. She shares how psychedelic experiences helped her reimagine the relationship between the body, pleasure, faith, and divinity. Together, we also discuss how sexuality and spirituality do not have to exist in opposition, especially for people who have grown up with shame-based messages about desire, pleasure, and the body. Shoshanna Blanca is a feminist writer, sex educator, performance artist and model who deconstructs shame-based narratives around sexuality through body liberation, spirituality and visual storytelling. Through her work, she inspires audiences to reject limiting ideas of beauty, modesty and self-expression and reclaim confidence, authenticity and ownership of their bodies. In this episode, you will hear: Bridging Sexuality And SpiritualityHealing Sexual ShameReclaiming The Body As SacredJesus Christ PornstarPsychedelics And Spiritual AwakeningReligion And Erotic FreedomWomen’s Desire And EmpowermentSexual Repression And PainReinterpreting Biblical MessagesFinding Sex-Positive Faith A Woman's Guide to Reviving Sex Drive https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/ Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Jun 23

    The Biggest Lies Men Are Taught About Sex

    Welcome to Episode 496 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by David Chambers, who speaks to me about male sexual performance anxiety and creating more connected sexual experiences. In this episode, David and I talk about the pressure many men feel to perform during sex. We discuss how focusing on erections, penis size, orgasm and technique can disconnect men from their bodies and partners, turning intimacy into something they must successfully deliver. David Chambers, known as The Authentic Man, is a UK-based dating, relationship and intimacy coach for men. With more than a decade of experience, he helps men build deeper relationships, develop healthier masculinity and create more fulfilling sexual lives. His approach centres on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, authenticity and self-leadership. In this episode, you will hear: The Pressure To Perform During SexWhy Sex Is Not A CompetitionAnxiety Around Penis SizeHow Shame Affects Male ConfidenceOvercoming The Fear Of Losing An ErectionCommunicating Sexual Anxiety With A PartnerMoving Beyond PenetrationBuilding Greater Sexual PresenceMaintaining Intimacy As Men AgeCo-Creating More Connected Sexual Experiences Stress Reduction Toolkit https://nazanin-moali.mykajabi.com/opt-in Book An Appointment With Dr. Nazanin Moali https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me   Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life: Follow Us On Instagram Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Each week, Dr. Nazanin Moali interviews experts, psychologists, mental health practitioners and researchers to explore the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy. Sexology podcast will give you insight into all that you have ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join us in this weekly journey to examine sexuality and pleasure from a scientific perspective.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    507
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Sexology

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