“When I was in my first year of medical school, I finally came out to my homophobic dad and it did not go well,” announces Ron Holt, DO, a board certified psychiatrist, author and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. “I never want anyone to go through m

Eric Schrimshaw, PhD: Identity and disclosure of behaviorally bisexual men

Mar 3rd, 2024 29m 14s

Professor Eric Schrimshaw has conducted extensive research on a variety of topics related to the LGBTQ+ population, including HIV prevention and treatment, the use of pornography by gay and bisexual men, men involved in sex work online, and mos

Alex de la Cruz: Liberate yourself from masturbation shame

Dec 27th, 2023 30m

Alex de la Cruz started his career in advertising and moved into product design, specializing in drinkware and dinnerware for some of the largest retailers in the country. After 15 years, he felt stagnate and needed a change. His creativity, in

The Old Gay Guys: “We’re not four old farts!”

Dec 9th, 2023 32m 22s

Sex, romance, death and divorce are just four of the subjects the Old Gay Guys explore during this Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast. Bill Lyons, 79; Jessay Martin, 70; Robert Reeves, 80; and Mick Peterson, 67; like to call themselves the “Old Gay

Searah Deysach: People are pushing sexual boundaries more

Oct 24th, 2023 28m 53s

Since the pandemic, sexual empowerment has increased 30 percent and sexual self-esteem now is 50 percent higher. Why the change, and is this good? Searah Deysach, a sex educator and owner of Early to Bed and Trans Essentials, answered those que

Winifred Reilly: It takes only one spouse to save a marriage

Sep 12th, 2023 32m 56s

Conventional wisdom tells us it takes two people with an equal commitment to save a marriage. Winifred Reilly does not share that way of thinking, and she can prove it. Living in a 10-year static marriage, she applied her therapeutic skills to

Zachary Zane: Bisexuals have it easy ….?????

Jul 19th, 2023 34m 10s

In my first Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast for Season 4, I opened it quite explosively with featured guest, Boyslut Zachary Zane, as he likes to be called.At the young age of 32, Zachary is quite accomplished. He is a Brooklyn-based columnist, s

Lisa Diamond on Arousal, Desire, Emotions and Love

Apr 6th, 2022 26m 6s

Can a heterosexual woman unexpectedly fall in love with another woman? Can a gay man eroticize about a heterosexual woman? It is in our human capacity to respond to our sexuality even though society is not quite accepting of sexual fluidity. Wh

Nic Reveles: Create a safe space to explore your sexuality

Mar 23rd, 2022 26m 18s

Nic Reveles, somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker, has dedicated the past several years of his life to helping gay, bisexual and queer-identified men recover from the trauma imposed on their bodies by culture, church and family in a

Joshua Grubbs: Pornography, is it a problem or an addiction?

Mar 8th, 2022 21m 52s

Pornography is not an addiction; it is a way to escape from other issues in your life. In a recent Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Joshua Grubbs, PhD, a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the clinical psychology PhD program at Bowl

Master Arch: The humanity of the Findom fetish

Feb 22nd, 2022 25m 37s

“Someone asked me to choke him for a fee, and that is how it all started,” reports Master Arch, a fetish worker, ProDom, fetish creator, death escort and financial fetishist. Master Arch has been on the scene a long time and has a great deal to

Matt Phifer: Narcissism is toxic but you can triumph over it

Feb 9th, 2022 25m 35s

Narcissists engage in behaviors that will keep the world around them more comfortable, and they will trap you into believing their way of thinking is the only way of thinking. You do not have to be a victim in their life of manipulation. You wo

Kate Balestrieri on women reclaiming their sexuality on their own terms

Jan 25th, 2022 26m 3s

Women never gave up their claim; it was stripped from them, finds Kate Balestrieri, PhD, licensed psychologist and certified sex addiction therapist. Women can build resilience and lead the life they want – sexually and holistically. During a S

Heather McPherson on becoming a multi-passionate entrepreneur

Jan 10th, 2022 28m 24s

Heather McPherson is living her dream career. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has incorporated all of her loves into her business and is having the time of her life! A licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor, a licensed professio

Lynda Spann on Learning how to improve your relationship from same sex couples

Dec 27th, 2021 24m 38s

Marriage and couples therapist Lynda Spann, PhD, knows firsthand the struggles two women may face in an intimate and romantic relationship. She also knows how to love in a way that frees her to be her true self, and, today, she works with all c

Mina Blatt on Big Emotions: what is your child really feeling?

Dec 13th, 2021 29m 55s

Your child comes home from school angry and upset. He throws a temper tantrum for seemingly no reason at all. You respond with the same anger and send him to his room in frustration. His bad behavior is not tolerable, so you punish him for his

Jeff Abraham on how to last longer in bed

Nov 30th, 2021 29m 5s

Couples often are so focused on lasting long enough in bed that they end up experiencing performance anxiety and the shame and worry that accompanies those feelings. The result: a bad bedroom outcome. But this can change! During a Smart Sex, Sm

Savannah Hauk talks about crossdressing

Nov 15th, 2021 26m 33s

Crossdressing is not a gender; it’s an action! Savannah Hauk, author, speaker and podcaster on the subject of demystifying the crossdressing experience, shares her thoughts and experiences as a crossdresser on a Smart Sex Smart Love episode. Sa

Shana James on breaking the cultural context about a man’s vulnerability

Nov 1st, 2021 24m

Vulnerability in men can lead to isolation, depression and suicide. In fact, the suicide rate in men is four times more than women, and suicide is the seventh leading cause of death in men.Why are men afraid to share their vulnerability? And wh

Linda Weiner on reconnecting to your sensual and sexual self

Oct 18th, 2021 25m 13s

Sensate focus isn’t a new technique, however, do you know how to use it effectively to truly reconnect to your body and your sensual self?During a Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Linda Weiner, certified diplomate in sex therapy and author of a b

Cody Daigle-Orians talks about asexuality

Oct 4th, 2021 22m 10s

How do I know if I’m asexual? Do I even understand the word “asexuality?” During the Season 3 opening podcast of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Cody Daigle-Orians, an asexual writer and educator, shares his own personal experience of discovering his id

Greg Johnson on Gay Men's Body Image Issues

Jul 12th, 2021 26m 30s

Approximately 84 percent of gay men say they feel under intense pressure to have a good body. Only one percent stated they were “very happy” with their appearance, and as they grow older, the body image struggles seem to intensify. Why are gay

Dr. Susana Mayer on a woman's personal path to pleasure

Jul 5th, 2021 22m 28s

Your sex drive has shut down. You’re getting older, you’ve hit menopause, and you don’t feel beautiful anymore. You do not have to be ghosted by your libido, says Sex Therapist Susana Mayer, PhD, during a Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast. Sexualit

Martha Kauppi on Successful Polyamory

Jun 25th, 2021 28m 10s

Can a polyamorous relationship work? Is monogamy the only relationship that can succeed? According to Certified Sex Therapist Martha Kauppi, beautifully functioning open relationships can and do work! Polyamory involves engaging in multiple rom

Sarah Scales on love, marriage, and identity with a transitioning partner.

Jun 17th, 2021 21m 31s

In hopes of helping other couples publicly transition easier, Sarah Scales, a licensed master social worker with The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan, shares her story as a pansexual woman married to a trans fema