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  • 6 Masturbation Myths Debunked | Ep. 149

    You were probably taught to fear masturbation. I see this every day in my work with men and women. The problem is not self pleasure. The problem is guilt, misinformation, and nervous system disconnection. In this episode, I break down the biggest masturbation myths and explain what actually supports sexual health, erections, confidence, and pleasure after 50. I talk about porn use, erectile dysfunction, testosterone fears, technique, frequency, and shame. I also explain why orgasms act like pelvic floor training and why mindful self pleasure strengthens partner sex instead of replacing it. This is a no shame conversation about choice, awareness, and reclaiming pleasure as part of wellness.

    In this episode:

    0:00 You were lied to about masturbation

    0:28 What masturbation is really linked to

    1:10 Why people feel guilt and anxiety around self pleasure

    1:55 Orgasms and pelvic floor health

    2:35 Why masturbation supports sexual function

    3:05 Myth one porn is the problem

    3:55 Myth two masturbation causes erectile dysfunction

    4:40 Myth three guilt is harmless

    5:15 Myth four technique does not matter

    5:55 Myth five masturbating too much

    6:25 Testosterone fears and final reframing of pleasure

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Mindful Masturbation For Men: Last Longer, Feel More, Perform Better with Kevin Anthony | Ep. 129 https://youtu.be/abRZQbLYaJ0

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

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    7 min
  • The Truth About Multi Orgasmic Pleasure | Ep. 148

    In this episode, I sit down with Jim Benson to break down what multi orgasmic pleasure really means for men and why most men never learn it. Jim explains the difference between ejaculation and orgasm, why pleasure does not need to end with climax, and how presence, relaxation, breath, and body awareness change everything. They explore how men learn these skills over time, why partners play a powerful role in success, and how aging does not signal the end of sexual growth. This episode reframes male pleasure as something expansive, learnable, and deeply connected to emotional safety and presence.

    In This Episode:

    00:00 Why men believe orgasm equals ejaculation

    02:10 What multi orgasmic pleasure really means

    04:05 Why relaxation creates more sensation

    06:20 Breath and body awareness explained

    08:30 Orgasms without erection or ejaculation

    10:40 How partners support the learning process

    13:00 Practicing alone versus with a partner

    15:10 How long it takes to feel real change

    17:25 Aging, presence, and deeper pleasure

    19:40 Why sexual growth does not end with age

    21:10 Final thoughts and resources

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    About the Guest:

    Jim Benson has dedicated his life to helping men of all ages and backgrounds love themselves more fully.

    For the past 20 years, he has been coaching guys to “breakthroughs in the bedroom.” His Awakened Masculine program blends best practices across disciplines to create a powerful transformative environment for men to experience more personal pleasure and relationship satisfaction.


    Connect with Jim Benson:

    Website: https://awakenedmasculine.com/

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    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.


    25 min
  • Real Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction After Midlife | Ep. 147

    If you want a clear breakdown of your choices, download the ED Options Cheat Sheet with links and exclusive discounts here: https://www.taboototruth.com/ed-options-cheat-sheet

    In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I talk honestly about erectile changes in midlife and beyond. I explain why ED happens, why it often starts with blood flow and heart health, and why silence and shame delay real solutions.

    I cover what most men are never told.

    Why Viagra and Cialis stop working for some men

    Why guessing and self adjusting doses backfires

    How lifestyle shifts protect erections instead of punishing you

    What actually works when pills fail

    The truth about pumps, rings, shockwave therapy, hormones, injections, Botox, fillers, and implants

    Erectile dysfunction is not a moral failing. It’s a health signal. And there is no stage where options disappear.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Erectile changes are normal and treatable

    0:58 Why erections change with age

    2:05 Blood flow, heart health, and ED

    3:10 Why pills stop working

    4:05 Pumps and rings explained

    5:00 Shockwave therapy and hormones

    6:05 Injections, Botox, fillers, implants

    7:30 The real takeaway and next steps

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

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    9 min
  • When Menopause Meets Andropause with Dr. Maria Sophocles | Ep. 146

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    If you think menopause is tough. Wait until it collides with andropause. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles to talk about what she calls “The Bedroom Gap”. I wanted this conversation because I see how often couples drift apart in midlife, not from lack of love, but from lack of understanding and communication. We talk about what really changes in women’s bodies during menopause and in men’s bodies during andropause. We dig into pain, erectile changes, loss of desire, and why avoiding sex often creates more damage than addressing it directly. We focus on how couples can stay connected by redefining sex, learning together, and talking honestly.

    In This Episode:

    00:00 Menopause Meets Andropause

    02:10 Introducing the Bedroom Gap

    05:40 How Midlife Body Changes Affect Sex

    09:15 Why Couples Stop Talking About Intimacy

    13:00 Pain, Erectile Changes, and Sexual Avoidance

    17:10 Redefining Sex Beyond Intercourse

    20:45 Pleasure, Health, and Longevity

    24:20 How to Start Hard Conversations About Sex

    28:10 What Supportive Partners Do Differently

    31:40 Overlooked Menopause and Andropause Symptoms

    34:30 Final Takeaways and Book Mention

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    About the Guest:

    Dr. Maria Sophocles has been a leader in women's healthcare for nearly 30 years, specializing in menopause management and female sexual health. She founded Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive gynecology practice, and has been a visiting professor and NIH researcher in Switzerland. A board-certified ob/gyn and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she has pioneered innovative treatments, including CO2 laser therapy for vaginal atrophy. She serves as CMO of EMBR Labs, Director of Women’s Health Services for Curia Health, and is an advocate for women’s health policy. Dr. Sophocles is also an author, TEDWomen2023 speaker, and frequent media contributor on women's health topics.

    Connect with Dr. Maria Sophocles:

    Website: https://mariasophoclesmd.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd

    Book: https://mariasophoclesmd.com/book

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    37 min
  • What Kind Of Woman Likes Cuckolding? | Ep. 145

    Today I’m talking about a topic people whisper about or judge from the outside. Cuckolding. And no, it’s not what you’ve been told. In this episode, I break down what cuckolding actually is, how it differs from hotwife and stag vixen dynamics, and why the women drawn to it are not insecure or desperate. I explain the psychology behind it, the role of power and consent, and why this dynamic only works inside emotionally healthy relationships. This is a conversation about sexual autonomy, confidence, and telling the truth about desire.

    In This Episode:

    00:00 Why this topic makes people uncomfortable

    00:40 What cuckolding actually means

    01:25 Cuckolding vs hotwife and stag vixen

    02:10 The stereotype versus the research

    03:05 The traits women in this dynamic share

    04:05 Sexual autonomy and power

    05:00 The question we should be asking

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    6 min
  • Why Most Men Are Bad in Bed | Ep. 144

    You think you know how to please a woman. Most men miss the basics.

    I sit down with Certified Intimacy Coach, Surrogate Partner & Somatic Intimacy Guide and & Virgin Island TV Expert Andre Lazarus to talk about what men misunderstand about sex, connection, and their own bodies. We cover emotional vulnerability, masculine and feminine energy, erectile dysfunction, rapid ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, and why performance pressure kills pleasure. Andre shares what actually helps men reconnect with sensation, desire, and confidence in bed. This conversation goes deeper than technique. It starts with presence.

    In this episode:

    00:00 Why most men miss the basics of intimacy

    01:10 Welcome to Taboo To Truth

    02:05 Introducing Andre Lazarus

    03:40 From U.S. Marine to intimacy work

    05:15 The biggest misconception men have about intimacy

    07:40 Why vulnerability feels dangerous for men

    10:10 Midlife dating and emotionally unavailable men

    12:45 Masculinity, culture, and emotional shutdown

    15:20 The little boy behind the tough exterior

    17:40 Masculine and feminine energy in relationships

    20:30 Who seeks this work and why

    22:45 What surrogate partner therapy really involves

    25:10 Attachment, endings, and rejection

    27:30 Sexual challenges men bring into sessions

    29:40 Practical tools to reconnect with the body

    31:45 Rapid fire questions and closing thoughts

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Connect with Andre Lazarus:

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/comingcloserwithandre

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre

    Andre Lazarus is a somatic intimacy guide and trusted voice on relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection. A former U.S. Marine, he brings a grounded perspective to vulnerability and desire. He is known for his work as a professional surrogate partner on the UK series Virgin Island, where he helped participants navigate intimacy with safety and presence. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre works with individuals and couples to move beyond performance and reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and each other.

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    37 min
  • Dating and Sex With Herpes. The Truth No One Told You | Ep. 143
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    A herpes diagnosis does not end your sex life. I break down what herpes really is, how it spreads, and why shame has no place in the conversation. I explain HSV-1 and HSV-2 in plain language, talk through real transmission risks, and share how antiviral medication and honest communication protect both partners. We tackle the biggest myths head-on and redefine what fulfilling sex looks like after a diagnosis. This is about facts, agency, and staying connected without fear.

    In this episode:

    00:00 Welcome and the lie about herpes

    00:28 What Taboo To Truth is about

    00:55 The initial fear after diagnosis

    01:25 Herpes is a virus, not a moral issue

    01:55 What herpes actually is. HSV-1 and HSV-2

    02:40 Asymptomatic shedding and why many people do not know

    03:15 Outbreaks, triggers, and how common symptom-free cases are

    03:45 Antiviral medication and risk reduction

    04:20 The big dating truth about herpes

    04:55 Why herpes scares people so much

    05:20 Common misconceptions explained

    06:05 Antiviral treatment options and daily suppressive therapy

    06:55 Testing, sharing the episode, and closing message

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

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    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    7 min
  • Everything You Were Taught About the Clitoris Is Wrong | Ep. 142

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    In this episode, I sit down with Ana Ornelas to dismantle everything we were taught about pleasure. We talk clitoracy, real anatomy, and why penetration alone leaves most women disconnected from orgasm. We break down the clitoris as a full internal organ, explain why arousal time matters, and expose the myth of the vaginal orgasm. This conversation closes the pleasure gap with facts, empathy, and practical guidance you can use immediately.

    In This Episode:

    00:00 Welcome and why clitoracy matters

    02:45 What clitoracy really means

    06:10 The clitoris versus the penis anatomy truth

    10:05 Why position changes pleasure

    14:20 Clitoral erections and arousal timing

    18:30 The vaginal orgasm myth explained

    22:40 Real orgasm statistics women never hear

    26:55 Context, stress, and desire

    30:40 How to learn what turns you on

    34:20 Communicating pleasure with a partner

    37:20 Closing the pleasure gap and final takeaways

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    About the Guest:

    Ana Ornelas, known as Pimenta Cítrica, is a Brazilian erotic writer, s//x educator, and pleasure activist based in Berlin. She wrote her first erotic story at twelve and never stopped. Growing up queer in Brazil, she absorbed deep s//xual shame. That experience shaped her mission. She chose to become the voice she needed earlier in life.

    Since relocating to Berlin in 2016, she has created s//x positive content across different formats, including scripts, audio and video for different brands, workshops, live experiences and public speaking.

    She co created I Am The Clitoris, a project dedicated to clitoral anatomy, pleasure, and education. Her work now extends into advocacy, where she challenges censorship and pushes s//xual wellness into the public conversation.

    Connect with Ana Ornelas :

    Website: https://pimentacitrica.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pimentacitrica

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    41 min
  • How Women Over 50 Flirt Without Saying a Word | Ep. 141

    Flirting after 50 is not subtle. It is intentional. It is confident. It is clear.

    In this episode, I break down how women over 50 signal interest without spelling it out. Flirting after 50 looks different. It is clearer. It is more confident. I walk through real world cues men miss every day. Eye contact. Touch. Humor. Questions that are not random. I also share subtle lines women use to open the door without chasing. If you are dating in midlife, this helps you read the room and respond with confidence.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 How Women Over 50 Signal Interest

    0:35 Why Flirting After 50 Is Clearer

    1:05 Eye Contact That Is Intentional

    1:40 Playful Teasing and Real Listening

    2:15 Touch and Body Language Cues

    3:00 The Hint Dropping Men Miss

    3:40 Fishing Questions About Your Status

    4:10 Flirty Lines That Open the Door

    5:15 Texting Signals and Compliments

    5:55 The Truth About Midlife Flirting

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    7 min
  • The 10 Conversations That CHANGED Us In 2025 - Best of 2025 | Ep. 140

    💋 Hotter, Wilder, Wiser is now 75% OFF! Use code HOLIDAY2025 at checkout! https://www.taboototruth.com/hotter-wilder-wiser

    This episode is the best of 2025 and pulls together the moments that defined Taboo To Truth this past year. Let’s revisit the conversations that sparked the most reactions, the questions listeners were afraid to ask, and the truths that changed how people think about sex, desire, and relationships in midlife. This year we discussed why intimacy breaks down, why communication matters more than technique, and why owning your pleasure changes everything. This is a fast paced reset for anyone who wants better connection and more honest conversations about sex.

    Thank you for being with me and for being part of Taboo to Truth this year. These conversations work because you show up ready to learn, ready to question, and ready to talk about the things everybody else avoids. If one of these moments today stood out for you. Share it with someone who needs it.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Why these moments mattered

    01:25 Desire versus obligation

    03:10 The orgasm gap explained

    05:05 Why communication fails

    06:55 When intimacy starts to fade

    08:40 Pleasure changes with age

    10:20 The advice listeners needed most

    12:00 What to take forward from 2025

    Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.


    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.


    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast



    Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

    This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

    Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

    Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

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    Take control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.

    15 min

About Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50

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Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Relationship Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex in midlife, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

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