Sex in Space

Sex in Space

Sex in Space is a podcast where we have open-minded conversations, delving into sex across all its infinite dimensions. Stories and voices from all genders, ages, relationships, life stages, ethnicities, walks of life, professions and ways of being in the universe.If sex is a subject that interests you, if you feel… (like most of us do) your education might have more than a few gaps in it, if you’re not sure you’re fully equipped to talk to the next generation, or you just feel like exploring some new points of view, awesome, you’ve reached somewhere that might interest you. Join us as we meet some earthly guests who may well introduce you to some alien concepts. If you want to hear about how porn shapes our desires, when sex needs therapy, or what it’s like to be a sex worker, you’re in the right place.Sometimes challenging, sometimes confronting, always enlightening. Buckle up.Available everywhere extraordinary podcasts are found.Reach out to us at: hello@sexinspace.comFollow us on instagram at: @sexinspacedotcomStalk us on Facebook at: @sexinspacedotcomFor more info, check out our website at: www.sexinspace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Why Do We Kiss? The 21-Million-Year-Old Science of Smooching, with Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Matilda Brindle.

    Have you ever wondered why humans kiss – and when we actually started doing it? In this episode of the podcast, Toshi is joined by evolutionary biologist Dr. Matilda Brindle to explore the evolutionary history of kissing. Dr. Brindle breaks down her Ig Nobel Prize-winning research redefining what a "kiss" actually is, how far back the behaviour goes in our primate family tree, and why species from polar bears to bonobos engage in lip-locking. Together, they dive into fascinating hypotheses about why kissing evolved in the first place – from conflict resolution, to partner choice, to a potential subconscious test for genetic and immune compatibility. Plus, hear what studying saliva-swapping between early humans and Neanderthals tells us about our shared past. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Why Study the Evolution of Kissing? 02:54 – What Actually Counts as a Kiss? 08:15 – Kissing: A 21-Million-Year-Old Tradition 12:30 – How Scientists Track Ancient Behaviours 15:40 – Evolution, Arousal, and Compatibility: Why We Kiss 22:20 – Why Romantic Kissing Isn't as Universal as You Think 28:15 – The Hidden Gap in Animal Sex Research 30:02 – Reconsidering Neanderthals 32:36 – What’s Next: Dr. Brindle’s Upcoming Book Wild Thing Find more of Dr. Brindle here: https://www.matildabrindle.com/ ----------------- Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace For more info, check out our website at: https://www.sexinspace.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Do We Kiss? The 21-Million-Year-Old Science of Smooching, with Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Matilda Brindle.
  2. Oct 2

    Thighs Wide Shut: Author Hayley Fleming on Understanding Vaginismus and Why Your Body Isn’t Broken

    A bit about ‘Thighs Wide Shut’: “When Emma hits her quarter-life crisis and moves back to the city where she went to college, she finds herself neighbours with the boy whose heart she broke five years earlier in this heartfelt and witty second-chance debut romcom for fans of Hannah Bonham-Young and Sex Education. Emma thought her late twenties couldn’t get more complicated after she quit her teaching job and moved across the country to figure out what comes next. Her new life in Boston is filled with more than enough to worry about: a basement apartment full of disorganized boxes, a resistance to finding love, a medical condition, vaginismus, that holds her back from putting herself out there, and on top of it all she hears a familiar voice from the apartment above . . . Harrison.” In this episode of the podcast, we were thrilled to be able to chat with author Hayley Fleming about her recent book, ‘Thighs Wide Shut’. It’s fun, it’s full of humour and follows a main character who has a medical condition that is often not spoken about – vaginismus. We chatted with Hayley about: The real-life inspiration behind Thighs Wide Shut and bringing vaginismus into contemporary rom-coms Why sex education often fails us when it comes to helping us understand our bodies Tips on how to advocate for yourself at a gynaecologist appointment (or in any medical setting for that matter!) Find Hayley at her website: https://hayleyfleming.com/ Check out her books here: https://hayleyfleming.com/books Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:32: - What is vaginismus? 02:18 – Hayley's experience with vaginismus. 05:41 – Advocating for yourself in medical settings. 07:12 – The physical and mental aspect of vaginismus. 10:34 – Why this book matters. 13:32 – How to support someone with vaginismus. 15:11 – Why we need to rethink our definition of sex. 18:13 – How can sex ed impact vaginismus? 21:55 – How writing this character was healing for Hayley. 24:22 – Why you should read this book whether you have vaginismus, or not. 26:15 – What alternate word can we have for vaginismus? 28:01 – What Hayley wishes more people would know about vaginismus. 30:44 – Where can you find a copy of the book (and what you should know before you read it!). ----------------- Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace For more info, check out our website at: https://www.sexinspace.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thighs Wide Shut: Author Hayley Fleming on Understanding Vaginismus and Why Your Body Isn’t Broken
  3. Aug 31

    A Sex Therapist’s Guide to Overcoming Early Ejaculation

    In this episode, Toshi had the opportunity to chat with Michelle Fischler all about early ejaculation. Michelle recently published the book ‘Coming Soon: The Unshaming Guide to Early Ejaculation and Lasting Longer’, a practical, shame-aware guide that understands early ejaculation as a nervous system pattern, not a personal failure.  Together, Toshi and Michelle discussed:   The difference between early ejaculation and premature ejaculation The biological drive behind early ejaculation Why addressing shame before technique is so important How masturbation practices impact early ejaculation Tips for managing early ejaculation  How to talk about early ejaculation with a partner And more.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro   00:22 – Who is Michelle and what does she do?   01:26 – Why you should listen to this podcast  02:26 – What’s the reason Michelle wanted to write a book about early ejaculation?  07:18 – The way you feel about early ejaculation matters: here’s why  09:17 – Early ejaculation vs premature ejaculation: what’s the difference?   10:32 – The biological drive behind early ejaculation  12:03 – Why unlearning shame around early ejaculation has to happen before bringing in techniques  15:30 – Shame vs guilt: how are they different?   18:25 – Tips for turning down the volume on shame  21:45 – Advice if you’re avoiding sex because of early ejaculation  27:55 – How masturbation impacts early ejaculation  31:20 – How breathing exercises can help early ejaculation (and how to do them)  37:09 – What can cause early ejaculation?   39:05 – How to talk about early ejaculation with a partner   42:00 – Why you should be cuddling with your partner for six minutes after sex  44:42 – What does Michelle think of numbing creams?  47:09 – What you and a partner should know about early ejaculation   50:40 – Why the goal is not perfect control (and what the goal actually should be)  51:44 – Why has it taken so long for a book like this to be written?   55:48 – What people think of the book (and why you should grab a copy!)  Check out Michelle here: https://www.michellefischler.ca/  Grab a copy of her book here: https://getsome.ca/coming-soon-book  Read more about Michelle’s podcast here: https://getsome.ca/  Michelle Fischler, MSW, RSW, RP, is a Toronto-based Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, ASTO-certified sex therapist and supervisor, author, speaker, and founder of GETSOME INC.   -----------------    Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy.    Follow us here:  https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom  https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace   For more info, check out our website at:  https://www.sexinspace.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Sex Therapist’s Guide to Overcoming Early Ejaculation
  4. May 27

    Divorce Isn’t a Failure: An Amicable Guide to Splitting Up

    On this episode of the podcast, Toshi spoke with Kate Daly, one of England’s leading experts on divorce, separation relationships and family law reform. Kate is the co-founder of amicable, the leading online divorce services company, and the co-founder and host of ‘The Divorce Podcast’. Together they had a conversation about why we need to change the narrative around divorce, advice for anyone navigating a separation or divorce, why communication is key – and how to be better at it – and a practical guide to divorce without the drama.   Find amicable here. Check out Kate’s book here. Timestamps:   00:00 – Intro  01:00 – Kate Daly’s experience with divorce  05:06 – We need to change the narrative: divorce is not a failure  08:38 – Why it’s important to acknowledge the emotional journey behind divorce  13:24 – Advice for navigating a separation or divorce  19:11 – What can divorce teach us about ourselves, and relationships?   22:37 – Two different questions: is it over, and should I leave?   25:39 – Why maintaining your identity is key to relationship success  28:30 – Why communication is key when it comes to navigating a divorce amicably (and how to be better at it)  34:33 – A practical guide to divorce without the drama  42:40 – One thing you should know about starting over  -----------------    Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy.    Follow us here:  https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom  https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace   For more info, check out our website at:  https://www.sexinspace.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Divorce Isn’t a Failure: An Amicable Guide to Splitting Up
  5. May 6

    A Holistic Take on the Health of Your Penis, with Dr. Amy Pearlman

    On this episode of the podcast, Tim chatted with board certified urologist Dr. Amy Pearlman about all things men’s health, including the health of your penis. Dr. Pearlman specialises in male sexual and hormonal health, and is fellowship trained in male genitourinary reconstruction, male infertility, and prosthetics. Although she is trained as a surgeon, Dr. Pearlman’s primary mission is to educate people on the basics of their bodies, encourage healthy behaviours to optimise health and help people live their most authentic lives.  Together, Tim and Dr. Pearlman spoke about:   Why we need a ‘Wellman’s visit’ at the doctor How testosterone impacts men’s health Her health tip for young men How much growth you can get from penile filler, and why men get it Advice for men looking to get penile filler And more.   You can find more of Dr. Amy here:  https://pearlmanmds.com/amy-pearlman-md/  Timestamps:   00:00 – Intro.  00:55 – What does Dr Amy Pearlman do?  04:35 – Why we need a ‘Wellman’s visit’ at the doctor.   09:00 – How testosterone impacts men’s health.  16:09 – Why do men get penile enhancement?   24:18 – How much growth can you get from penile filler?  27:16 – What does a ‘normal’ penis look like – does it even exist?   31:36 – Why Dr Pearlman doesn’t start the conversation talking about penis size.   33:34 – Does filler show up more when the penis is flaccid or erect?   39:39 – Advice for men looking to get penile filler.  42:40 – What makes Dr Pearlman’s practice different.   46:59 – Where to find more about Dr Pearlman.  -----------------    Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy.    Follow us here:  https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom  https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace   For more info, check out our website at:  https://www.sexinspace.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Holistic Take on the Health of Your Penis, with Dr. Amy Pearlman
  6. Apr 15

    How to Heal Sexual Shame: A Sex Educator’s Guide to Speaking Your Desires

    In this episode, Toshi sat down with Jocelyn Silva to talk all things sexual shame. Jocelyn grew up in a conservative, Spanish-speaking Catholic home in Los Angeles, California. She attended Catholic school, went to weekly confession, and dreamed of becoming a nun at 16 - her entire world revolved around faith. But that faith also taught her to see her body and desires as sinful, leaving her ashamed and feeling disconnected from herself.  When she was 18 and had sex for the first time, this sent her on a different journey. By 21, Jocelyn was a sex educator. She earned a degree in Gender and Women’s Studies, ran a sexual wellness boutique for 4 years, and later completed her Master’s in Social Work. Over 15 years in this field and now 6 years coaching women, men, and couples, she’s learned that our sexuality is not something to be ashamed of – it’s where our power lives.  Together, Toshi and Jocelyn discussed:   Jocelyn’s journey from wanting to be a nun, to becoming a sex expert How she unlearned sexual shame (and how you can too) Tips for feeling more confident speaking your desires in the bedroom Jocelyn’s #1 sex tip (and it’s not communication) How Jocelyn reconnected with her faith The conversation you need to be having early on in your relationship  Find more of Jocelyn here: https://www.jocelynsilva.com/  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro   00:46 – How Jocelyn's life plan went from nun, to sex expert  02:42 – Jocelyn's journey unlearning sexual shame  04:34 – The early messages around sex that follow us into adulthood  06:27 – Tips for unlearning sexual shame  11:56 – How to feel more confident expressing your sexual desires as a woman  18:37 – Jocelyn’s #1 sex tip  22:04 – What Jocelyn learned from being a cheater  24:33 – How to sit in discomfort   32:08 – How Jocelyn relearned faith  34:55 – Why you need clarity before a sexual experience   38:22 – The conversation you should have early on in your relationship  41:45 – Where to find more of Jocelyn Silva  -----------------    Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy.    Follow us here:  https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom  https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom  https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace   For more info, check out our website at:  https://www.sexinspace.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Heal Sexual Shame: A Sex Educator’s Guide to Speaking Your Desires

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Sex in Space is a podcast where we have open-minded conversations, delving into sex across all its infinite dimensions. Stories and voices from all genders, ages, relationships, life stages, ethnicities, walks of life, professions and ways of being in the universe.If sex is a subject that interests you, if you feel… (like most of us do) your education might have more than a few gaps in it, if you’re not sure you’re fully equipped to talk to the next generation, or you just feel like exploring some new points of view, awesome, you’ve reached somewhere that might interest you. Join us as we meet some earthly guests who may well introduce you to some alien concepts. If you want to hear about how porn shapes our desires, when sex needs therapy, or what it’s like to be a sex worker, you’re in the right place.Sometimes challenging, sometimes confronting, always enlightening. Buckle up.Available everywhere extraordinary podcasts are found.Reach out to us at: hello@sexinspace.comFollow us on instagram at: @sexinspacedotcomStalk us on Facebook at: @sexinspacedotcomFor more info, check out our website at: www.sexinspace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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