February 24, 2025

Full Frontal: Do You Do It Yourself? We talk all things Masturbation with Dr Eric Sprankle!

1 hour 25 minutes

HELLO FELLOW SELF-LOVING HUMANS! Do we have a TREAT for you! After stalking his Instagram for YEARS, pre-ordering a signed copy of his book "DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation" I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Dr. Eric Sprankle—a sex psychologist, author, and Associate Professor at Mankato State University—who just released his groundbreaking new book on masturbation and sexual health. 🌟 Let me tell you, this episode is a mix of jaw-dropping facts, myth-busting, and even a little horror movie lovefest! 😏🎥

👀 An Amazing Fact About Masturbation: Did you know that regular masturbation can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost your immune system? 💤💪 And contrary to the "semen retention" movement, there’s no evidence that holding back ejaculation enhances masculinity or health. In fact, frequent ejaculation may lower the risk of prostate cancer! (Yes, science 🧬 said so.)

We also dove deep into:

🔥 Dr. Sprankle’s book: From the stigmas around solo sex to why masturbation is often framed negatively in mainstream conversations, this book is a must-read. His sex-positive perspective is all about embracing pleasure and challenging harmful myths.

🧠 The debate on "masturbation addiction": Is it a real thing or just another way to shame people for normal sexual behavior? Spoiler alert: there’s more shame than science here.

❌ Why semen retention is NOT the move: Dr. Sprankle broke down the pseudoscience behind this trendy myth and reminded us that pleasure doesn’t need to come with guilt or restrictions.

💔 Where’s women’s pleasure in these convos?: We discussed the glaring absence of female masturbation from most discussions—why is society still so uncomfortable with women owning their pleasure? 🙄

🍿 Horror movie geek-out: Dr. Sprankle is a HUGE horror fan, and we had so much fun talking about our favorite scary movies. From the classics to the slashers, you’ll love this lighthearted side of the convo! (Spoiler: We’re both team Hereditary 👻.)

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to challenge sexual shame, learn from one of the best in the field, and maybe add a few horror movies to their watchlist. I was honored to have Dr. Eric Sprankle on the show—his work is game-changing, his energy is contagious, and his humor is unmatched. 😍

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! And let us know: what’s your favorite horror movie? 👇🍿

BUY THE BOOK HERE!!! 👇 👇 👇

DIY The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation

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