Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 442: Can Safer Sex Still Be Sexy?


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When it comes to sex, we often think about safety and pleasure as being at odds with one another. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, we’re talking about some new Kinsey Institute research looking at people’s experiences with Lorals for Protection, a product designed to offer both protection and pleasure during oral sex.

I am joined by Dr. Cynthia Graham, a senior scientist at the Kinsey Institute. She is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sex Research and conducts research on a number of important sexual health topics.

Some of the specific areas we explore in this show include:

  • Why do discussions about safer sex almost always leave oral sex out of the equation?
  • Oral sex is often thought of as a low- or no-risk activity, but is that really the case?
  • How come dental dams never really caught on?
  • How does Lorals offer something different compared to other barrier methods?
  • How can we help people to maximize both pleasure and safety during sexual activity?
  • The Kinsey Institute is where the world turns to understand sex and relationships. Now, you can help continue its expert-led research. This month, the Match Group is offering an incredible 2:1 match for all gifts to the Kinsey Institute Research Fund. Learn more and make a donation here: https://knsy.in/giftmatch 

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