How do you start to sexually experiment without feeling like you've lost control of the situation? Midori, educator, sexologist, and author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, joins Wendy to discuss finding your own adventures in the bedroom. Listen in as Midori explains how we all possess the skill, experience, and knowledge to guide us on our sexual journey and how we can tap into that power.

Pain with sex is more common for people with vaginas than you might think. Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in sexual pain disorders at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C, and has seen it all. Instead of addressing one listener letter, Wendy and Dr. Krapf have a question and answer style interview to get you the answers you need to know on all things vaginal health.

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault

How do you learn to trust again after an assault? Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford is a forensic psychologist with nearly 20 years in the field of behavioral sciences. In today's episode, Dr. Bates-Duford poses the question: how can you use your story to empower someone who's suffering in silence? Wendy and Dr. Bates-Duford discuss how survivors don't fit one specific stereotype, how to mourn your past to move forward, and how to externalize your pain so you can stay present.

In a technology-centered world, where pornography is just a click away, learning how to navigate and incorporate this media into healthy relationships is art and science. Dr. Laurie Betito is a clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience and the Director of the Pornhub Sexual Wellness Center. Dr. Laurie and Wendy talk about the nuances and differences between male and female-driven content, developing porn literacy, and how religious and societal frameworks have shaped its history.

What happens when a person with disabilities expresses a desire to express their sexuality? Jimmy Olsson, director of Oscar-nominated short film Alive (2020), sits down with Wendy to explore the key questions of negotiating the complexity of the basic human desire for sexual intimacy with individuals who face all kinds of physical and mental differences. Enjoy an inspiring and awakening conversation about the universal needs for intimacy.

Does having a sex dream about a past lover bring up feelings of guilt and shame? Anne Hodder-Shipp, a dreamwork specialist, talks to Wendy about why dreams shouldn't be a catalyst for worry. Instead, Anne discusses the many ways observing dreams can be a source of self-growth and healing.

Curious about what it takes to be in a relationship with more than one person? Dirty Lola, sex edutainer, and co-host of New York Magazine’s The Cut’s “Sex Probz” web series, talks to Wendy about the many different ways one can engage in ethical non-monogamy. The pair talks about the definitions that go along with dating multiple people and how these terms have nuanced meanings across generations.

Ever wondered how your sexual behavior impacts other areas of function? Dr. Tierney Lorenz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Today on the show, she discusses how her research investigates these exact questions, as well how women with mental and/or physical health conditions can have happy, healthy sexual lives.

Emotional and physical pain are intrinsically intertwined when it comes to sexual dysfunction. Dr. Jessica Drummond, CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain. Today on the show, Dr. Drummond walks Wendy through a systems approach to relieving pain based on stress balancing rest, mindfulness strategies, and more. [Trigger Warning: Generalized Mention of Sexual Assault.]

Wendy is joined by Detroit-based sex educator, journalist and artist Zoë Ligon as they break down the relationship between the Male Gaze in pornography and BDSM and how consent modalities bridge the gaps. Zoë is the proprietor of progressive online sex toy emporium, Spectrum Boutique, and brings a unique perspective to the discussion.