Practice Outside the Lines

In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Justin Lehmiller shares the business side of being a Sex Researcher where we discuss how he started his own podcast, how he decided to write his book “Tell me What You Want” and how he turned his blog into a business. Along the way, we discuss the importance of having multiple streams of income and Justin offers advice for anyone wanting to write about sex or start their own blog.

In this episode, we discuss the process that Kinsey Institute Research Fellow, Dr. Justin Lehmiller took in order to become a sex researcher and educator. From starting a blog about the science of sex to later teaching sex courses at Harvard University and working with the Kinsey Institute, we hear all of Dr. Justin Lehmiller’s advice for anyone looking into becoming a sex researcher themselves.

In this episode with Sameera Quershi, we discuss the lack of sex education resources in the Muslim community and how her passion for her community lead her to become a sex educator and create a curriculum herself. Then she shares some advice on how to keep your business sustainable and on how to become a sexuality professional yourself.

Popular sexuality writer, Michael Castleman shares how he went from writing health articles as a freelance magazine journalist to publishing 18 of his very own books including his latest, Sizzling Sex for Life. Along with his journey, Michael shares his view on sex-positive parents, sex education in public schools and what he’s learned over the years researching sex.

In this episode, we are joined by comedian and podcast producer, Kevin Philips, where we learn the story behind his podcast Orgy Story! Kevin then discusses sex-positive comedy, how to gain podcast sponsorships and the challenges he has experienced due to COVID-19.

Six-time founder, Christine Mason, gives us an inside look into running a business in the sexual health and intimate wellness industry, how she turned her passion project into a sustainable business known as Rosebud Woman, and building a team that collaborates with healthcare professionals. Along the way, she shares educational information on women’s wellness and how to take care of the vulva.

Jet Setting Jasmine straddles multiple worlds as a sexuality entrepreneur, sex therapist, adult entertainer and a parent. Join us in this episode where Jasmine gives us the back story on her name, how working at a nursing home impacted her career and how all her different businesses in the sex industry came to be. Then hear about Royal Fetish Films’ representation of black sex and the struggles Jasmine has faced being both an adult entertainer and a sex therapist.

Respark Therapy’s Clinical Manager, Taylor Spaziani, shares her journey in finding her calling as a sex therapist and all the steps she’s taking in order to become one. From studying porn as a 7-year-old to now being in the heat of her graduate school program for Marriage and Family Therapy, Taylor shares how she’s reaching her goals and how you can too!

In this episode, we talk with Kelvin Pace, MS, LPC-S, CST owner of KpaceCounseling, LLC, about his journey to becoming a certified sex therapist in Alaska, the barriers of consensual non-monogomy in healthcare, and using masturbation as a form of erotic self-care. Not only that but Kelvin also shines light on the underrepresentation of African American males as sex therapists and how porn is treated in the black community.

Learn the story behind Rosy, the first of it’s kind sexual health app for women and health care professionals from the CEO herself, Lynsey Harper. Hear about how Harper transitioned from her OBGYN practice by creating Rosy, gaining investors and becoming a sexual health entrepreneur.