Good Girls Talk About Sex

Leah Carey
  • 4.5 (138)
  • Sexuality
  • Semimonthly

Good Girls Talk About Sex features the kinds of conversations you usually only have with your best girlfriend late at night over a bottle of wine. Sex and Intimacy Coach Leah Carey talks with women — including all people who were raised as little girls plus transgender women — about the realities of being a sexual person in today's world. The conversations are warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental, featuring people of all sizes, shapes, ages, races, orientations, relationship structures, and more. Sometimes you'll hear your own experiences reflected back to you and realize you're not alone. Other times, you'll hear stories very different from your own that broaden your ideas about what is "normal" and introduce you to exciting new possibilities. Conversations may be explicit, but are never salacious or exploitative.

  1. 3d ago

    Nana - Younger men are less patriarchal

    Nana lives in Ghana and talks about dating younger men, defying patriarchy, and her vision for bringing the African tradition of sexual aunties into modern sex education. TOPICS COVERED: Leah getting involved with a married man at age 21 Nana's recent sexual experience with a man 20 years younger Patriarchy and why Nana prefers dating younger men Age-gap relationships Dating and marriage in Ghana The challenge of finding partners who practice honest, ethical non-monogamy When partners dismiss or question clearly stated relationship boundaries How sexual relationships can be different from romantic partnerships Homophobia in Ghana and finding queer women to date How Nana meets people in Ghana and when she's traveling The traditional practice of ssenga (sexual aunties) in Uganda Creating modern versions of sexual aunties and uncles to support young people's sexual education   LINKS: The Sex Lives of African Women — Nana's book Seeking Sexual Freedom — Nana's book The African Pleasure Fairy Godmother — Nana's Substack publication @dfordarkoa - Nana's Instagram account — Podcast at Substack: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/t/podcast Spin the wheel: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-questions Be a guest: https://www.leahcarey.com/guest Archive of GGTAS episodes from 2019 to 2024: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com Coaching with Leah: https://www.leahcarey.com 🎡 Want to submit a question for potential inclusion on the wheel? Drop a comment at Substack!

  2. Oct 27

    Sophia - Orgasm and climax are different

    Sophia returns to talk about how a spiritual connection makes sex deeper and more satisfying for her. TOPICS COVERED: Sex motivated by emotional and spiritual connection rather than horniness The difference between orgasm and climax Exploring Tantra without the traditional masculine/feminine language Learning what feels right sexually rather than a predictable script Sophia's evolution into polyamory since her original interview Kitchen-table polyamory and building a chosen family Sophia's relationships with her partner, metamour, and their children Preparing to tell children and older parents about the polycule Polyamory as expansive love rather than primarily about sex Questioning conventional relationship structures, including within queer relationships Dating and developing new connections while polyamorous Relationship anarchy and valuing romantic and platonic relationships without an automatic hierarchy   LINKS: THE AFTERSHOW: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-sophia-orgasm-and-climax Sophia's original episode: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/posts/podcast/menopause-sophia/   Spin the wheel: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-questions Be a guest: https://www.leahcarey.com/guest Archive of GGTAS episodes from 2019 to 2024: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com Coaching with Leah: https://www.leahcarey.com

  3. Oct 20

    Gretchen - My body didn't change, my brain did

    Gretchen returns to talk about the freedom to choose the sexual experiences she actually wants. TOPICS COVERED: Gretchen's late-in-life sexual awakening after years of believing sex wasn't something she would get to have Moving from sexual scarcity to feeling able to choose partners and experiences Working with a sex worker to transform her relationship with her body and sexuality The difference between talk therapy and embodied approaches to sexual healing Developing confidence in sexual desires and asking for what you want The value of skilled, attuned touch and paying attention to bodily responses Leah's parallel experience working with a sex worker How conventional sex education neglects pleasure and nuanced consent How popular culture centers the male perspective in its informal sexual education Gretchen becoming a sex coach and working with couples navigating non-monogamy   LINKS: Aftershow: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-gretchen-my-body-didnt-change Coaching with Leah: https://www.leahcarey.com Gretchen's original interview: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/posts/podcast/i-dont-equate-sex-and-love-gretchen/ Gretchen's coaching website: https://gretchenshanks.com/ Gretchen's Substack: Sex Outside The Lines Spin the wheel: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-questions Be a guest: https://www.leahcarey.com/guest Archive of GGTAS episodes from 2019 to 2024: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com

  4. Oct 13

    Annie - My body doesn't know how to 'speak' sex

    Annie explores her "straight-ish" sexuality, low sex drive, and desire for sex that grows out of deep emotional and intellectual connection. TOPICS COVERED: Annie's evolving understanding of her sexuality and identifying as "straight-ish" Being "philosophically queer" while primarily attracted to men Feeling different from people who experience a strong or spontaneous sex drive Wanting emotional and intellectual connection before sexual connection Sex as a form of connection rather than primarily physical pleasure or release The importance of feeling deeply known and seen by a sexual partner The usefulness — and limitations — of sexuality labels Wanting companionship, romance, commitment, and partnership even when sex isn't a high priority   LINKS: THE AFTERSHOW: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-annie-my-body-doesnt-know Wheel spinner: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-questions Be a guest: https://www.leahcarey.com/guest Archive of GGTAS episodes from 2019 to 2024: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com

  5. Oct 6

    The WELCOME BACK episode

    TOPICS INCLUDE: Why I ended the podcast two years ago The health crisis that caused the slow down, and eventual end, of the first incarnation of Good Girls Talk About Sex Discovering I have narcissistic abuse syndrome Reconsidering my mom's role as the "safe" parent Why I'm rebooting the podcast now Missing the conversations Wanting to reconnect with listeners Finished writing my memoir Heated Rivalry … because, of course… The new podcast format How I'm restructuring it to (hopefully!) make it sustainable There's audio AND video, plus an aftershow! Some of my fears about restarting the podcast The realities of using the word "sex" publicly in today's political climate How you can be part of the show Invitation for YOU to be a guest (https://www.leahcarey.com/guest) Suggest questions to be added to the wheel (just drop them in the comments!)   LINKS: Video podcast: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-the-welcome-back-episode Jessica Valenti's Abortion Every Day Substack — https://jessica.substack.com/ Spin the wheel: https://xoleahcarey.substack.com/p/podcast-questions Be a guest: https://www.leahcarey.com/guest Archive of GGTAS episodes from 2019 to 2024: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com

  6. 12/12/2024

    The Goodbye Episode

    In the final episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, I talk about why I've decided to end the podcast and what's coming next. For those wishing to keep the podcast legacy alive, the archives are available for download at leahcarey.com/audio. Safeguard this invaluable content before any legal restrictions come into play. A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support through the years. Though the podcast is ending, our conversation is not. Join me on YouTube, and let's keep working to make a more positive world. With love and gratitude, Leah 💕   OTHER LINKS: Get the archives : 📢📢 leahcarey.com/audio 📢📢 Leeja Miller's Project 2025 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k3UvaC5m7o NBC News THINK op-ed - https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/learning-sex-education-can-save-kids-from-groomers-rcna26931   Update:  Since this episode was released, the podcast has concluded. Here's how you can find me now: Book a FREE no-pressure intro consultation Keep up to date and get your FREE Three-Minute Game All my classes and downloads are at my store Any audio extras for this episode on the Good Girls Talk About Sex website Here's everything I'm up to today I no longer use Patreon — you can now support my work on Substack   EPISODE CREDITS: Host / Producer – Leah Carey (email) Audio Editor – Gretchen Kilby Administrative Support - Lara O'Connor, Maria Franco Transcript creation – Jan Acielo Music – Nazar Rybak

  7. 07/30/2024

    The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards - Coaching session with Jessica Waite

    Jessica's world was turned upside down when her husband died suddenly and she uncovered evidence of his endless lies and a second life that she'd known nothing about. Had she been blind to the red flags her husband was waving? Or did she know more than she allowed herself to admit? In this special (mid-hiatus!) episode, Leah talks with Jessica Waite whose book "The Widow's Guide To Dead Bastards" is available today from Atria.  They focus on a pivotal chapter from the book, exploring the questions that still linger for Jessica: What did she know? What was she intentionally blind to? And what could she have noticed if she had known what to look for?   Get "The Widow's Guide To Dead Bastards" today here: https://amzn.to/4di2Vgy   Update:  Since this episode was released, the podcast has concluded. Here's how you can find me now: Book a FREE no-pressure intro consultation Keep up to date and get your FREE Three-Minute Game All my classes and downloads are at my store Any audio extras for this episode on the Good Girls Talk About Sex website Here's everything I'm up to today I no longer use Patreon — you can now support my work on Substack   EPISODE CREDITS: Host / Producer – Leah Carey (email) Audio Editor – Gretchen Kilby Administrative Support - Lara O'Connor, Maria Franco Transcript creation – Jan Acielo Music – Nazar Rybak

  8. 05/02/2024

    Never go to bed angry & other terrible advice - Leah speaks

    Some people swear by Dear Abby, others swear at Dear Abby. Today we look at some of Dear Abby's terrible advice. PLUS: Stay until the end to hear an important announcement about the podcast going on hiatus so Leah can take a well-deserved rest. Full episode show notes: https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/posts/podcast/go-to-bed-angry  Update:  Since this episode was released, the podcast has concluded. Here's how you can find me now: Book a FREE no-pressure intro consultation Keep up to date and get your FREE Three-Minute Game All my classes and downloads are at my store Any audio extras for this episode on the Good Girls Talk About Sex website Here's everything I'm up to today I no longer use Patreon — you can now support my work on Substack   EPISODE CREDITS: Host / Producer – Leah Carey (email) Audio Editor – Gretchen Kilby Administrative Support - Lara O'Connor, Maria Franco Transcript creation – Jan Acielo Music – Nazar Rybak

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Good Girls Talk About Sex features the kinds of conversations you usually only have with your best girlfriend late at night over a bottle of wine. Sex and Intimacy Coach Leah Carey talks with women — including all people who were raised as little girls plus transgender women — about the realities of being a sexual person in today's world. The conversations are warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental, featuring people of all sizes, shapes, ages, races, orientations, relationship structures, and more. Sometimes you'll hear your own experiences reflected back to you and realize you're not alone. Other times, you'll hear stories very different from your own that broaden your ideas about what is "normal" and introduce you to exciting new possibilities. Conversations may be explicit, but are never salacious or exploitative.

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