Sex on Call

“The most consistent sex will be the love affair you have with yourself. Masturbation will get you through childhood, puberty, romance, marriage, and divorce, and it will see you through old age.” - Betty Dodson.

We explore in this episode the often shameful discussions around the topic of masturbation (or "self-love"). Episode 3 highlights the benefits to masturbation—seen in one's mental health, physical health, and relationships. The benefits include being the safest sex outlet, lowering stress, helping with sleep, increasing the likelihood of achieving an orgasm, and much more.

Both of us share our "first" experience with masturbation and how our childhood homes and upbringing shaped the lens through which we saw masturbation. Our goal from this conversation is for women not to feel ashamed for exploring self-love but recognize and realize the value it can bring to many aspects of your life!

In most episodes, one of us will take a deep dive on a particular topic. This week, Larisa is walking us through research and information all about the clitoris.

We'll walk through all the parts of the clitoris, those seen and unseen. We'll also discuss how the clitoris responds to arousal and why this small organ plays SUCH a crucial role in pleasure. In our conversation we'll help you rethink the "G" spot and how this is also most likely associated with the clitoris.

Even the clitoris, along with our hormones, changes during our cycle. We'll help explain why our clitoris may be more responsive to sexual experiences at different parts of our cycle. We hope that as you listen to this episode, you learn more about the anatomy of the clitoris and how it is uniquely made to help you experience pleasure.

In our first episode we're looking back to history to find the earliest mentions of a female orgasm. We'll share texts that date back to medieval times and even quote a nun! We'll also look at research exploring the subject of orgasm and discuss Masters and Johnson's groundbreaking research that is still relevant today!

Then we'll talk about why female orgasms are so important, the orgasm "gap", and types of orgasms. This episode is loaded with quotes from our favorite "sexpert" Betty Dodson. And lastly, we will clarify the myth of clitoral versus vaginal orgasm.

We can't wait for you to join us for our first official episode of Sex On Call!

Do you remember when you learned where your clitoris was?
Is it hard for you to have an orgasm?
Have you ever used a vibrator?
Do you feel comfortable sharing your sex life (whatever it looks like) with a healthcare professional?

Often, the route to a better sex life for us as women should include a better understanding of our physical anatomy and the science behind how our bodies work in regards to pleasure.

This podcast is a space where we (Maddie and Larisa, who are both friends and nurse practitioners in women's health) unpack evidence-based research, talk to professionals, and share the occasional personal story as we seek to explore how women can improve their sex lives, better understand their bodies, and learn together.

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