It's 9pm and you're keen as a bean but your partner's having none of it. We've all been there...

Be it work, hormones, health or just that you can't be bothered there's a million and one things affecting our sex drives at any given time.

So what happens when you and your significant other just can't find a middle ground? Is turning to porn the best way to fill the libido gap in your relationship or is it a break-up waiting to happen?

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.
In this season's final episode, Chantelle answers a question from a listener who loves their partner, but is worried that their 'dull and infrequent' sex will cause an issue between them.
Plus, she gives some great advice about dating and having sex in your 40s and beyond, like how to combat nerves and dryness.
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Host: Chantelle Otten
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When You Love Your Partner But Not The Sex

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.
This week, a listener has contacted us to ask about whether our love of sex toys could be affecting our ability to get off without them, and the answer might surprise you.
Plus, Chantelle gives some tips to a listener who hates giving oral sex, and wants to change their thinking around it.
CONTACT US
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Host: Chantelle Otten
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Sex Toys Ruining Your Love Life?

Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

In this episode, Chantelle answers a dilemma from a listener whose boyfriend has confided that he's battling a porn addiction, and wants to know how to support him (and herself).
Plus, she gives some tips on how to incorporate food play into the bedroom for maximum sexiness but minimal mess.
Subscribers can also listen to next weeks episode right now!
CONTACT US
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Host: Chantelle Otten
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can You Really Be Addicted To Porn?

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Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.
Every week, we address two anonymous listener questions. On this episode, Chantelle speaks about cuckolding, which is when people enjoy watching or knowing their partner is engaging in sexual acts with another person. Our listener is interested in trying it out, but isn't sure if they should act on this fantasy.
Also, a listener wants to know how to get the spice back into their relationship while pregnant and after having a baby, and Chantelle has some great advice.
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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Host: Chantelle Otten
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Exactly Is Cuckolding?

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Please be aware that this episode deals with the topic of sexual assault. If you need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome to Sealed Section! The podcast where sexologist Chantelle Otten answers all the questions you're too afraid to ask your friends.

This week on Sealed Section, sexologist Chantelle Otten answers two very different but important questions. First up, a listener who has never had an orgasm at age 30, and is frankly sick of trying. She wants to know whether she should keep trying, and how to get excited by the prospect.

Plus, another asks how to start enjoying sex again after a traumatic experience, and we hear from some listeners about how sexual assault affected their sex life.
CONTACT US
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Host: Chantelle Otten
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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