Love and Libido Emily Jamea, PhD, LMFT, LPC, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

Sexual desire remains one of the most complex yet common issues that sex therapists treat. How do you maintain a passion in a long-term relationship? Is it possible to have hot monogamy despite the monotony of day-to-day life? What does pleasure have to do with desire? What can heterosexual couples learn from lesbians about desire and pleasure? Let’s just say that we have a lot to discuss. Today I’m joined by Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist based in Santa Barbara. In 2023, Dr. Jenn launched The Pleasure Project, which is dedicated to helping […]

The dreaded relationship argument. It’s inevitable. You feel tension building only to explode on your partner, saying things you don’t mean and damaging the relationship as a result. But what exactly happens to the body during an argument and what can you do to hack the nervous system so that you and your partner can learn to fight fair? That’s the topic of today’s episode. I am joined by Deborah Fox a clinical social worker with over thirty-five years of experience in private practice in Washington, DC. She is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and a Certified Sex therapist, providing […]

Today, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with celebrity television host, Samantha Harris. Samantha was at the top of her game hosting Dancing with the Stars when she experienced a health crisis that stopped her dead in her tracks. Her story was one of the most beautiful I have heard on how intimacy can deepen, and how sex can improve after navigating a crisis effectively as a couple. Every couple can learn from how she and her wonderful husband worked together to overcome the painful aftermath of her recovery. She candidly shares tips on how they reconnected not […]

Ever catch yourself wondering if those butterflies in your stomach are signs of excitement or warning signals? Today, we’re discovering how to spot these signs and what your gut feelings really mean. Joining me is Lauren Zoeller, an expert in turning personal challenges into stepping stones for better relationships. She’s not just a podcast host and speaker; she’s helped thousands through her unique approach to emotional and generational healing. In this episode, we dive into how our bodies react in relationships and what these reactions tell us. It’s like having a conversation about what goes on under the surface when […]

Sexual scripts comprise your attitudes, values, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors about sex. They are formed from a very young age and are affected by your upbringing, culture, religion, experiences, and expectations about gender. Holding too rigid of a sexual script inhibits pleasure and satisfaction, especially as you age. Given the fact that we are living longer, we need to talk about how to adapt our scripts to our lives as they evolve. Early in 2021, Jim Benton decided on a career change. After many years in the Special Events industry, and the ravages of Covid-19, Jim took a deep dive […]

Fat is not a dirty word. It’s not a bad word. And it shouldn’t have negative connotations. But unfortunately, it still does. We live in a society that celebrates thin bodies and judges fat ones. But the fact is, everyone, regardless of their body type, is entitled to experience love, connection, and great sex. On this episode, I’m joined by an expert on fat sexuality to challenge myths, breakdown stereotypes, and offer hope to people struggling to accept their big body. Note to smaller people listening, you can learn a thing or two from this episode.
Tamara Pincus is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist who runs The Pincus Center which offers individual and relationship therapy, coaching and sex education. She specializes in working with fat, kinky, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients. Tamara has been working in the field of sex therapy since 2011 and since then has built a practice with a team of 10. Tamara is passionate about racial justice, fat justice and LGBTQ rights. She also co-authored a book titled “It’s Called Polyamory: Coming Out About Your Non-Monogamous Relationships” with Rebecca Hiles.
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