

Sex Upgraded
Taylor Johnson - Sex Coach for Men
Helping men and their lovers experience the best sex and relationship lives possible.You'll hear wild personal stories, interviews with guest experts, and practical how-to episodes as well.TLDR: In each episode you'll get practical tools & insights you can start using today to improve your sex life AND entire life.Why?Because I (Taylor) used to struggle massively with sex. I never had a good mentor, and my struggle negatively impacted my entire life. Now after a huge journey studying sex around the world, I'm thriving, and I want to help you thrive in your sex life too. Why? Because it feels amazing! AND because the world needs more men who can embody their sexual power with confidence and integrity.Thank you for being here!-Taylor• Web: www.taylorjohnson.life• Insta: www.instagram.com/taylorclarkjohnson• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@taylorclarkjohnson
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Jul 24, 2025 • 32min
My Heart Cracked Open... (In a Somatic Process with the Strozzi Institute)
A transformative personal journey unfolds as the speaker shares experiences from a life-changing workshop. Emotional barriers are confronted through somatic exploration, leading to profound personal insights. The connection between somatics and men's development is explored, emphasizing the journey towards sexual mastery and movement. Listeners are encouraged to engage in discussions about personal transformation and community connections, making this an inspiring reflection on growth and emotional openness.

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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
From Boy to King: Mature Masculinity & Conscious Love - with Max Trombly
What if the reason you keep choosing the wrong partner… is a belief you picked up at five years old? Much of our adult life we're actually acting from unconscious patterns that shape who we’re drawn to, how we show up in relationship, and why many men feel stuck chasing chemistry instead of building conscious connection... THIS is a moment when the boy or the prince within us has to grow up into a man. 🔴 - You can also watch the video interview here on Youtube.This is a rich episode, and I truly hope you get a lot out of it.TIMES & TOPICS:00:00 Intro01:08 Max's Story of Transformation 02:47 What Is a Core Wound? 04:02 Personal Story of a Wound 07:10 How Childhood Shapes Love 08:36 Dating from Your Wounds 10:57 Visualize Your Ideal Partner 13:46 Why We Choose the Wrong People 17:16 Chemistry Isn’t Connection 18:58 Discernment in Dating 25:23 Own Your Truth & Lead 27:04 From Prince to King 34:37 Purpose, Love & Fatherhood 39:23 Leading Your Family as a Man 45:12 Intimacy After Kids & Keeping Desire Alive50:18 Creating Real Chemistry 56:04 Reclaiming Joy 01:00:02 Why Men Need In-Person Work Thank you Max for taking the time for this chat, and thank YOU for reading this and listening to the episode. If it touched you in some way, or if you got something useful, please let me know - and pass it along to another man who might need this conversation.-------------WORK WITH MAX:🔸 Max's Instagram🔸 Max's WebsiteWORK WITH TAYLOR:🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025): 🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025): 🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge#menswork #menshealth #growthjourneySupport the show

Jul 21, 2025 • 53min
Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (Live Q&A Call Recording)
🔱 PROGRAM DATES (9-week hybrid online & in-person retreat program):🔸 Online Monday evenings from 6-8pm, starting August 4th🔸 Retreat: August 28th-31st - just outside of Asheville, NC, USA.🔸 Learn more and apply to join here.You can also watch last year's interview with Thomas and I on Youtube at this link.🔱 EPISODE TOPICS:00:00 Intro & Context02:26 What This Program is Really About04:59 The Magic of Combining Online & In-Person Work 10:53 How Patterns Actually Change 13:46 Thomas & Taylor Share Their Backstories21:45 Healing with Men (& Perceived Danger of Men)26:08 Sexual Clarification (What We Will & Won't Do)28:22 I Have a Busy Life, Can I Still Do This Program? 32:15 How is this Different from the Orgasmic Mastery Course?34:35 Can a Man in His 70s Join? 39:23 Why This Isn't Therapy (But Still Deeply Transformative) 44:13 The World Needs You I'm here if you have any questions.Shoot me an email here.Or send me a DM on Instagram here.-TaylorSupport the show

Jul 7, 2025 • 36min
He Built a $750M Empire Using Semen Retention..? (Dave Asprey) Let's talk...
Dave Asprey is controversial figure who says semen retention helped him make hundreds of millions of dollars... and I'm inclined to believe him. It's not a black and white situation though, and I'd like to explore that with you today...🔴 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.In this unique episode, WE are going to listen to an interview between Dave & Caitlin V - together for the first time (about semen retention, sexual energy and money) and I'm going to react to their interview and share my thoughts with you in real time.TIMES & TOPICS:0:00 Intro3:30 The Power of Sex & Sexual Energy Transmutation9:55 Ejaculation Frequency (How Often Men Should Ejaculate)11:30 Ejaculation Hangover14:36 Semen Retention Lifestyle18:40 Technique to Stop Premature Ejaculation26:20 Semen Retention & Money32:20 Your Feedback? (Should I do more videos like these?)QUESTION FOR YOU:Do you like this kind of episode? It's a first for me (doing a reaction video), and I enjoyed it a lot - but I wonder - was it useful for you? I'd love to hear your thoughts.---------------WORK WITH ME:🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025)🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025):🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention ChallengeCONNECT WITH CAITLIN :🔸 Caitlin's Youtube Channel🔸 Caitlin's New Music-Responsive Sex Toy🔸 Caitlin's WebsiteCONNECT WITH DAVE:🔸 Dave's Website🔸 Dave's Instagram🔸 Dave's New Book: Heavily MeditatedSupport the show

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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 13min
Men Are Struggling With Sex & Dating — Here’s Why [with Caitlin V]
Caitlin V, a prominent sexologist and men's coach known for her work on HBO Max's 'Good Sex' and her YouTube channel, delves into the heart of modern men's struggles with intimate connections. She discusses how societal pressures, like the #MeToo movement and porn culture, have shaped men's experiences. Caitlin emphasizes that cultivating better sexual skills requires practice and vulnerability. She also explores the importance of emotional integration in relationships, innovative concepts like a music-responsive sex toy, and demystifies topics such as semen retention and squirting.

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 16min
The Woman’s Role in Polarity (More Than Just Following His Lead) - with Londin Winters
Londin Winters, a sexual yoga practitioner and coach for women and couples, discusses the potential pitfalls of sexual polarity practices. She shares her own journey of nearly losing her relationship due to traditional polarity roles and how they now approach these dynamics in healthier ways. The conversation highlights the importance of structure in conscious relationships and how emotional vulnerability can deepen intimacy. Londin also emphasizes being a 'woman worthy of sexual worship' and nurturing authentic connections for a thriving partnership.

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Embodiment: The MISSING KEY to Great Sex & Leadership – with John Wineland
In this episode: ✅ Why embodiment is the real key to sexual mastery, deep love, and trustworthy leadership. There's a reason most men aren't having the sex, impact, or depth of connection they truly want in life — and it's probably not what you think.In this episode with John Wineland, we'll explore something far more powerful than any mainstream sex technique — something that's usually missing from most men’s lives: embodiment.🔴🎥 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.WE EXPLORE:✅ Why embodiment is the real key to sexual mastery, deep love, and trustworthy leadership✅ How most men unconsciously sabotage their efforts at this✅ The link between your nervous system's capacity and your ability to hold real power (emotional, sexual, and energetic)✅ How to powerfully lead as a man — in life, in sex, and in service to the world (embodied leadership)✅ Why in-person men's groups can be so transformationalLet's get into it!-TaylorWORK WITH JOHN :🔸 John's Podcast🔸 John's Teacher Training🔸 John's InstagramWORK WITH TAYLOR:🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025): 🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention ChallengeEPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:00:00 Introduction 02:00 What Is Embodiment?08:36 Sticking Points for Men in Embodiment15:33 The Deeper Mission: Love17:20 The Transformational Power of Group Men’s Work21:51 Embodiment vs. Strategy and Physiological Transformation28:05 Polarity and Sacred Intimacy Explained33:33 Intimacy as a Missing Ingredient in Modern Life37:11 Should You Do Polarity Work, Therapy, or Workshops?39:07 Relationships as a Conscious Choice and Required Skills44:36 Childhood Wounds and Relationship Dynamics50:09 The Power of an Open Heart in Masculinity52:46 Bringing the Heart into Sex55:57 Energetic Penetration Explained59:29 Final Reflections and Overview of John’s Programs#menswork #embodiedleadership #leadershipdevelopmentSupport the show

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
Is Porn Draining Your Sexual Vitality? ⚠️ (+ How to Get it Back) - with Jeremy Lipkowitz
Most men don’t realize what porn is actually costing them… until it’s already showing up in their sex life, motivation, or relationships. *(And, you're not alone, I struggled with this too). I highly recommend listening if you've EVER questioned your use of or relationship with porn...🔴 🎥 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube here.In today's episode, Jeremy (who is a full time Porn Addiction Recovery Coach for men) and I dive into:✅ - How watching porn (even when it seems “normal”) can quietly drain your vitality, confidence, sexual performance and your connection to what really matters... ✅ - How to help you identify whether or not you have a problematic and/or addictive relationship with porn...✅ - What to do about it - how to stop watching porn (if you want to)✅ - How to create a healthy and thriving life & sex life without porn--------You'll hear personal stories from both of us... (we were both addicted), you'll get new ways to think about sex and arousal, and you'll get practical tools you can start using today - to transform any behavior you want INTO a healthy choice that supports the life you want to live.To be very clear: this conversation is NOT going to shame you or guilt trip you - it's here to help us men navigate one of the most alluring and destructive forces on the planet (porn). For that, we need awareness, compassion, discernment and strength.Thanks for being here. Let's get into it!-Taylor-----WORK WITH JEREMY :🔸 Unhooked Academy (90-Day Porn Reboot)🔸 Youtube🔸 InstagramWORK WITH TAYLOR:🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September 2025)🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025) 🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025)🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention ChallengeEPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:00:00 Welcome to the Sex Upgraded Podcast01:12 Jeremy’s Story: From Porn Addiction to Mindful Manhood 03:39 How Porn Warps Sex, Intimacy & Motivation 07:27 Waking Up: Recognizing the Addiction Pattern 11:27 Lust vs. Desire: One Drains You, One Fuels You 14:58 The Subtle Costs of Porn You’re Not Noticing 24:33 Why Willpower Alone Doesn’t Work 28:49 Addiction is a Coping Mechanism, Not a Moral Failing 33:30 Build Strength Through Mindfulness & Equanimity 39:30 Jeremy’s Meditation Practice That Changed Everything 47:02 A Simple, Daily Mindfulness Practice for Recovery 53:47 The Porn Test: Are you Addicted?59:57 Porn, Objectification & Reclaiming Conscious Eros 1:06:01 Why Men Need Brotherhood (Now More Than Ever) 1:12:30 The Antidote to Numbness is... Connection1:17:57 Final Reflections & Resources to Go Deeper Support the show

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May 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
From "Nice Guy" to Sexually Confident Man (How-To) – with Traver Boehm
Traver Boehm, a speaker and coach dedicated to helping men regain their power and confidence, discusses the 'Nice Guy' archetype and its pitfalls. He shares raw anecdotes that reveal how being too nice often blocks genuine connection and fulfillment. Traver emphasizes the importance of authenticity in relationships, arguing that true attraction stems from being your genuine self. He explains the dangers of covert contracts and highlights the need for deeper male connections, while also addressing the challenges posed by modern dating dynamics.

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Dec 20, 2024 • 43min
How to Unleash the Sexual Power Women Crave (and Become Unforgettable) - with Layla Martin [Part 2]
So many men get it wrong in the bedroom... Trying to be nice... Unsure of how to take the lead... And even ashamed of their own desire... If you've ever felt these ways, you’re not alone (and I have to regularly work on this too). In this episode, Layla Martin and I dive deep into how you can sexually unleash your primal masculine energy - in a way that’s bold, conscious, attuned, and deeply sexy.🔴 🎥 You can also watch this episode on Youtube.In this episode you'll discover why women crave a man’s powerful presence - one that combines focus, strength, desire, the ability to ravish with care... And you'll discover how to embody it in a way that transforms your sexual relationships and ignites desire.You'll also learn a transformative practice Layla calls “fuck and kill to consciousness,” which will probably be really confronting for you - in a good way... It's an exercise to help you integrate your raw, primal instincts and channel them into connection, confidence, sexual pleasure and leadership in the bedroom.This episode is your invitation to stop holding back, to own your power unapologetically, and show up as the man you’re truly capable of being — magnetic, present, powerful and unforgettable. Join us!❤️🔥 CONNECT WITH LAYLA:🔸 The Tantric Mastermind for Couples (Upcoming in 2025)🔸 Layla’s Youtube Channel🔸 Layla’s Podcast "This Tantric Life"🔸 Layla’s Instagram🔱 CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:🔸 The Orgasmic Mastery Course (February 2025)🔸 Taylor’s Youtube Channel🔸 Taylor’s Podcast "Sex Upgraded"🔸 Taylor’s Website#sexualleadership #menshealth #personalgrowthSupport the show