The Purple Passion Project-Intimacy & Sex Podcast for Midlife & Beyond

Dr. Stacy Friedman
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When was the last time sex was hot as hell? If you had to think about it — you need this podcast. The Purple Passion Project is where midlife gets sexy again. Clinical Sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman brings the real talk on low libido, erectile dysfunction, menopause, hormonal changes, mismatched desire, and the pleasure everyone in midlife deserves but nobody is talking about. Consider this your permission slip to want more — a lot more. Raw, unapologetic, laugh-out-loud-then-shift-in-your-seat conversations that will change your sex life. Hit subscribe. Your body will thank you. 🔥

  1. 1D AGO

    44. Swinging Lifestyle Uncensored: Libido, Menopause & Keeping It Spicy

    Episode Description: What does it actually look like to build a sex life that stayshot — not just for a few months, but for nearly two decades? Carol and David, hosts of The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast, have been together and active in the swinging and ethical non-monogamy lifestyle for 18 years. They didn’t stumble into a great sex life. They chose it, talked about it, planned for it, and keptchoosing it even when menopause threw a wrench into everything.  In this candid, spicy, and surprisingly relatable episode, Dr.Stacy sits down with Carol and David to talk about what it really takes to keep desire alive in a long-term relationship — inside the lifestyle and out. From navigating jealousy and communication in open relationships, to the very realchallenge of low libido after menopause, to busting the myth that sex has to be spontaneous to be good — this conversation is packed with insight, laughs, and more than a few mic drop moments. In this episode you will learn: •      Why they chose the swinging lifestyle and never lookedback •      What healthy communication in an open relationshipactually looks like •      The real truth about libido and desire after menopause •      Why planned sex might be hotter than spontaneous sex •      How to reignite the spark when it’s gone quiet   Guest Bio The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast With Carol & David 🎤🔥 Because Great Sex Matters — Listen. Learn. Live Sexy!  Are you ready to spice up your sex life and live happy,healthy, and horny? Welcome to The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast — the premier destination for those ready to trade the “status quo” for a life of electrifying intimacy and lifelong connection. Hosted by Carol and David — a real-life couple with nearly two decades of experience navigating the world of open-mindedness, swinging, and ethical non-monogamy — this is a completely uncensored look into the heart of modern relationships.  With their signature style, Carol and David make theconversation sexy, easy, and funny, normalizing the topics we are often too afraid to discuss and proving that no subject is off-limits when it comes to pleasure. Find Carol & David: Instagram:@exploringthelifestyletogether | Podcast: The Sexy Lifestyle Podcast | https://thesexylifestyle.com   Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to makemidlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy —without apology with sexologist talk. She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertisewith humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue. ✨Everything you need is one click away: 🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr.Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversationsthat go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week. 📖Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Ethical non-monogamy? Check this one out! https://e.drstacyfriedman.com/product-details/product/69419b9478c766392929527a 💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possiblefor your sex life. 🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com 👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

    51 min

  2. APR 13

    #43. When Libido Doesn't Match-Breaking Free From Duty Sex & Rebuilding Desire

    Mismatched libido is incredibly common — but most coupleshandle it with pressure, silence, or frustration. 😬 In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with intimacy coach Dan Purcell to unpack the truth behind “duty sex,” desire discrepancies, and what actually helps couples reconnect. They explore why different sex drives don’t mean something is broken, how obligation quietly kills desire, and practical ways to rebuild spark without forcing it. This conversation is real, relatable, and packed with tools couples can actually use. 💜 What You’ll Learn • Why mismatched libido is normal in long-term relationships • How “duty sex” slowly drains emotional & sexual connection • The difference between low desire and blocked desire • Practical ways to close the desire gap without shame • Why playfulness is one of the most powerful intimacy tools • What a realistic “desire comeback” actually looks like Guest Bio ✨ Dan Purcell is a sex and intimacy coach dedicated to helping married couples build and maintain sexually vibrant, emotionally connected relationships. He is the Founder of Get Your Marriage On and the creator of the apps Intimately Us and Just Between Us, tools designed to help couples strengthen communication, increase connection, and bring more playfulness into their intimate lives. For over six years, Dan has coached couples through mismatched desire, intimacy challenges, and communication breakdowns — helping partners move from obligation and pressure to authentic, chosen intimacy. 🔗 Website & social links: getyourmarriageon.com📱 Apps: Intimately Us & Just Between Us Host Bio 💜 Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blendingexpertise, humor, and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue. ✨ Everything you need is one click away: 🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week. 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built. 💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life. 🎁Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com 👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

    54 min

  3. APR 6

    #42. Why Men Struggle-Erections, Pressure & Performance Anxiety Explained

    The Purple Passion Project is the podcast where sex, intimacy, and real connection are discussed honestly—without shame, fluff, or small talk. In this episode, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Arthur Burnett, a Johns Hopkins urologist and pioneering researcher whose work helped shape modern erectile medicine. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • How erections actually work and why blood flow matters more than willpower • Why stress and performance anxiety sabotage desire and confidence • How masculinity myths quietly damage intimacy and relationships • What men can do when their body doesn’t respond the way they expect • How couples can stay connected instead of shutting down This episode is educational, reassuring, and practical for men and partners navigating erectile challenges, pressure, and intimacy concerns.

    39 min
  4. #41. Boundaries Are Foreplay-The Secret to Mind-Blowing Intimacy at Any Age

    MAR 31

    #41. Boundaries Are Foreplay-The Secret to Mind-Blowing Intimacy at Any Age

    In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Laurie Handlers to explore boundaries as the foundation for extraordinary intimacy, why your best sex might still be ahead of you, and how to create desire that doesn't fade—even after decades together. Laurie shares her journey of finding her soulmate at 67, breaks down the 3-step boundary formula that transforms relationships, and explains why couples are "endangered" and what it takes to save them. What You'll Learn: • Why finding love at 67 taught Laurie what she didn't know at 27 • The 3-step boundary formula that makes intimacy hotter • How people-pleasing kills desire and what to do instead • Why couples are going extinct and how to become extraordinary • What Tantra actually is (beyond the marathon sex myth) • How sexuality becomes a portal to healing • One 5-minute practice to reconnect tonight • Why your best sexual years might still be ahead of you Guest Bio Laurie Handlers is a bestselling author, international retreat leader, and relationship visionary with over 40 years of experience in sacred sexuality, empowerment, and transformational education. Featured in the New York Times and on Bloomberg Canada, she's spoken before thousands and been a guest on countless podcasts, summits, and media platforms. As host of two long-running podcasts—Tantra Cafe and Sex and Happiness (15 years!)—Laurie has spent decades challenging taboos and inspiring embodied self-love through humor, honesty, and deep wisdom. Her current passion? Saving couples from extinction. After finding the love of her life at 67, she now teaches singles and couples how to attract, ignite, and sustain extraordinary love. 📖 Author of: • Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy (International Bestseller) • Sex & Happiness Over 60: It Only Gets Better! 🎓 Lead Facilitator for the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) since 2008 🌐 Website: lauriehandlers.com 📧 Email: laurie@butterflyworkshops.com 🎁 FREE Download: lauriehandlers.com Instagram: @laurie.handlers Host Bio Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. ✨ Stay connected! 💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) at drstacyfriedman.com 💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.com 🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get your FREE bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

    1 hr

  5. MAR 23

    #40. The Sure Thing-How One Simple Ritual Can Transform Your Sex Life

    Ever feel like you’re too tired, too busy, or just not “in the mood”? In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Go From Frustrated to Fulfilled, to uncover how one simple weekly ritual can reignite intimacy, deepen connection, and transform your sex life. Elana shares how The Sure Thing began as a personal experiment to save her own marriage—and became a life-changing pleasure practice for people everywhere. Together, they explore how to get out of your head and back into your body, why “waiting for the mood” is a myth, and how presence and surrender create the conditions for real pleasure. Whether you’re partnered or solo, this episode will show you that desire isn’t gone… It’s just waiting for your attention. 🧠 What You’ll Learn • How a simple weekly pleasure ritual can rekindle long-term desire • Why presence—not perfection—is the gateway to pleasure • How to get out of your head and back into your body • The real truth about “not being in the mood.” • How sensuality can be practiced daily, not just in the bedroom ________________________________________ ✨ Guest Bio Lover. Mother. Writer. Mentor. Activist. Priestess. Elana Auerbach spent her early life on “the conveyor belt of life”—doing what was expected until it all fell apart. After leaving a life that looked perfect on paper, she began exploring sensuality and embodiment, eventually founding Sensuelle: A Woman’s Journey into Sensuality. Her upcoming book, The Sure Thing, offers the same weekly ritual that reignited passion in her own 20-year marriage—a simple, powerful pleasure practice designed to help anyone go from frustrated to fulfilled. 🌐 Website: surethingexperiment.com 📸 Instagram: @elana.auerbach 💬 Facebook: Elana Auerbach ________________________________________ 💜 Host Bio Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. ✨ Stay connected! 💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com 💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com 🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free 📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic

    52 min

  6. MAR 16

    #39. Rebuilding Trust, Safety, and Orgasmic Power-From Trauma to Turn-On

    In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Veronica Lynn Clark to explore what intimacy looks like after trauma—and how healing the body can reopen the door to pleasure. This conversation moves from safety and self-trust to embodiment, sensuality, and ultimately reclaiming orgasm without pressure or performance. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your desire, or your pleasure, this episode will remind you that healing and arousal are not opposites—they’re partners. In This Episode, you’ll Learn: • Why emotional safety is the foundation of sexual confidence • How trauma lives in the body—and how to gently reconnect • The role of embodiment in rebuilding intimacy • Why orgasm is not about performance but presence • How partners can support healing without trying to “fix” it • Practical first steps toward reclaiming sensuality and self-trust 👩‍💼 Guest Bio & Links Veronica Lynn Clark is a trailblazer in personal transformation, intimacy empowerment, and somatic healing. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped countless individuals reclaim their power, heal from trauma, and embrace lives of authenticity and purpose. A certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Intimacy Coach, and Transformational Speaker, Veronica is known for her ability to demystify complex emotional and relational dynamics, offering practical tools for healing and self-discovery. Her programs blend deep compassion with embodied expertise, creating transformative spaces where individuals feel safe to explore vulnerability and step into their fullest selves. Veronica is the creator of Body Temple Sensuality Training for Women and The One Human Experience, both global programs bridging embodiment, intimacy, and emotional intelligence. She also hosts the Liberate Your Orgasm Podcast and is the author of To Be Aligned and S.E.X. Boss. Her retreats and workshops—featured at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa—integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and energy work to support holistic transformation. Website: www.veronicalynnclark.com/intimacy/coaching Instagram: @veronicalclark Podcast: Liberate Your Orgasm https://www.veronicalynnclark.com/better-sex-less-drama-book-series 💜 Host Bio Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. ✨ Stay connected! 💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com 💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com 🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free 📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic

    57 min

  7. MAR 9

    #38. Dating in Your 40s and Mismatched Desire: Sex, Intimacy, and Performance Pressure Explained

    In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with sex therapist and single mom Keri Green for a grounded, honest conversation about dating in your 40s, mismatched desire, and why comfort matters more than performance in intimacy. Together, they explore how pressure, expectations, and silence quietly shut down desire for both women and men. Listeners will walk away with insight around: • Why comfort creates better sex than confidence or performance • How mismatched libido often reflects safety and communication issues • The impact of cultural expectations on men’s and women’s desire • How to reconnect with intimacy without blame or pressure 💜 Guest Bio Keri Green, LMFT, CST is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and couples through intimacy and relationship challenges. As a single mom dating in her 40s, Keri blends professional expertise with lived experience to help people feel comfortable in their bodies, communicate openly, and reclaim authentic desire. Website: kerigreenlmft.com 💜 Host Bio — Dr. Stacy Friedman Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. ✨ Stay connected! 💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com 💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com 🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free 📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic

    52 min

  8. MAR 3

    #37. The Fetish Mind & Neurodivergence-Why We Crave What We Crave

    In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacysits down with psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Laurie Singer to talk all things fetishes, desire, and neurodivergence. From the psychology behind why fetishes develop to how neurodivergent individuals often experience desire differently, this candid and compassionate conversationexplores the beauty of misunderstood pleasure. Laurie opens up about her decades of clinical experience, her book "You’re Not Crazy," and why education and empathy are essential for a healthy, shame-free approach to sexuality. Whether you’re curious, kinky, or simply craving more understanding—this episode brings insight, humor, and heart to a topic that deserves both. Laurie Singer is a licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who heads Laurie Singer Behavioral Services inCamarillo, CA. For over 20 years, she has integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategies to support both children and adults facing mental health challenges. Her first book, "You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes," invites readers inside the therapy room to better understandtheir own behaviors and emotions. She’s currently completing her second book, focusing on resilience and endurance as a decorated athlete. Laurie is passionate about educating people on sexuality, neurodiversity, and emotional well-being. 🌐 Website: https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSingerBehavioral📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie__singer Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real,and seriously empowering. ✨ Stay connected!💜Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed(But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottlehere: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free 📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic. [00:00:00] Introduction to Purple Passion Project [00:01:10] Guest introduction: Laurie Singer [00:02:29] Laurie’s background and path to psychotherapy [00:05:33] Fetishes and neurodivergence [00:08:46] Case studies on behavioral challenges [00:18:55] Understanding desires in neurodivergent individuals [00:25:32] Navigating fetishes in relationships [00:35:16] Managing compulsive behaviors and masturbation [00:45:34] Support, education, and "You're Not Crazy" [00:51:57] Final thoughts and host outreach

    54 min
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When was the last time sex was hot as hell? If you had to think about it — you need this podcast. The Purple Passion Project is where midlife gets sexy again. Clinical Sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman brings the real talk on low libido, erectile dysfunction, menopause, hormonal changes, mismatched desire, and the pleasure everyone in midlife deserves but nobody is talking about. Consider this your permission slip to want more — a lot more. Raw, unapologetic, laugh-out-loud-then-shift-in-your-seat conversations that will change your sex life. Hit subscribe. Your body will thank you. 🔥

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