The Trouble with Sex

As we shelter in place, practice social distancing and adjust to the new normal, join Dr. Tammy as she gives us perspective and offers TEN TIPS on how to take care of yourself and your relationship during COVID times.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. WE ALL NEED A LITTLE PLEASURE RIGHT NOW. Activate Your Libido & Keep Your Sex Life Alive During These Difficult Times with Sex Toys from DAME. Visit dameproducts.com/troublewithsex and type in promo code DRTAMMY at check out for 15% OFF your order.!BONUS! ENJOY A DOSE OF ART & CULTURE DURING COVID-19 by going on a FREE online tour of a world renowned museum or cultural center!1. The Metropolitan Opera in New York – Nightly Streams2. Metropolitan Museum - New York3. Louvre - Parigi https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne4. National Gallery of Art - Washington5. Galleria degli Uffizi - Firenze 6. Musei Vaticani - Roma 7. Museo Archeologico - Atene 8. Prado - Madrid THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.·  Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats  and Getting the Sex You Want. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Is your sex drive higher than your partner's? Does it seem like you and your spouse never feel like getting it on at the same time? In this episode, Dr. Tammy explains what often happens to desire and arousal over the course of a long term relationship, and why you owe it to yourself, and your partner, to start working on your erotic life now - both together and separately...DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name. · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. ·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats  and Getting the Sex You Want. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Making time to nourish the erotic part of our relationship often takes a backseat to everything else in our busy lives. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Transformational Coach Katherine Gerardi about why a weekly Date Night/Sex Date is essential to a healthy relationship, and how to work through the challenges, different needs, fears and joys that arise so you can better connect and continue to cultivate the partnership you want - together.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.Guest BioKatherine Gerardi  is a Transformational Coach and is known as the 'Secret Weapon' and 'Queen of Clarity' for numerous Coaches, Therapists and Professionals. She works with powerful, busy people to clear blocks to receiving : Success, Prosperity, Love, and New Opportunities that lead to momentum increase, sustained energy for high performance, perseverance, and a deep inner knowing that Everything is an Advantage NOW. Katherine is the Co-Founder of TwinInferno.org and the first virtual Rage Room and Sadness Sanctuary, which are for 24/7 interactive tools for emotional release and alchemy. Katherine draws upon over 20 years of leadership, teaching and volunteer work. She is also a Martial Artist, Reiki Master, Spiritual Advisor, Visionary and Powerful Intuitive Guide.RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· Learn more about the power of Date Night in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy.· In this episode Dr. Tammy & Katherine talk about the idea of a Vulnerability Hangover.  Originally coined by author and researcher Brené Brown after her TED Talk on “The Power of Vulnerability,” It is that gut-wrenching feeling that happens the moment we decide to get real about who we are, what we want, and how we express it. It’s that lingering fear after putting oneself out there in some way. · Have a question for Dr. Tammy? Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. ·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats  and Getting the Sex You Want. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Did you know that ONLY 24 States, plus The District of Columbia, require that sex education be taught in schools - and many of these States DO NOT regulate whether the curriculum taught is medically accurate, let alone inclusive and relevant to modern times.In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with Microbiologist, Geneticist and Sex Education Activist, Dr.  Amanda Freise about science, inclusion and why we should be teaching comprehensive sexual education to young children through adulthood.Guest BioAmanda Freise, PhD is the Director of Research for the Center for Positive Sexuality, a sexuality educator, and a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she teaches in the department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Human Genetics. As a UCLA faculty member, Amanda created and facilitates the Women in Bioscience community group, a support circle for discussion of gender-related issues experienced by women in the sciences. In addition to teaching and community-building, Amanda is also a curriculum development consultant and science communicator. She developed the SciComm 101 series of workshops to train scientists in communicating science more clearly, and co-founded Signal to Noise Magazine (an online science outreach publication) to create opportunities for graduate students to practice writing for a lay audience. Amanda is the recipient of UCLA's Distinguished Teaching in the Life Sciences award, and is passionate about mentoring others. Twitter: @amandafreiseWHAT'S YOUR TROUBLE WITH SEX? GET DR. TAMMY'S ADVICE!· Send your questions to: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.comRESOURCES & INFORMATION· This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. ·  Get Informed on how to educate your kids about sex, visit: Scarleteen.com·  Sex-changing fish Amanda mentions : Asian Sheepshead Wrasse·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read her books: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats  and Getting the Sex You Want. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetroublewithsex)Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Episode SummaryFrom puberty through post menopause, a woman’s hormones are critical to her sexual and general health – inside and outside the bedroom. This episode is an educational eye opener as Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Jennifer Berman about libido, depression, weight gain, dryness and pain - and the ground-breaking, yet often controversial treatments that can help improve sexual wellness as we age. Guest BioDr. Jennifer Berman is an internationally renowned Urologist, NY Times Best Selling Author and one of America's leading experts and authorities in the field of Female Sexual Health. Dr. Berman became known on television for her award-winning series on Discovery Health, “Berman & Berman.” She also appeared as a regular on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “Good Morning America.” Today, Dr. Berman serves as an advisor and expert for the “Today” show, CNBC and CNN and as a recurring co-host on the Emmy® Award-winning talk show, The Doctors- currently in its 10th season. Dr. Berman co-authored several books with her sister, Dr. Laura Berman, including the groundbreaking New York Times best seller, For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life.Today, Dr. Berman uses her voice to create positive change, educate and inform the masses. She continues to treat patients, research and develop new treatments to optimize women’s health. She founded  The Berman Women’s Wellness Center in Beverly Hills as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary State of the Art Center dedicated solely to women’s health and sexual wellness. RESOURCES & INFORMATION·  Send us your questions: The Trouble with Sex · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. ·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read her books: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats  and Getting the Sex You Want. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Do you have secret fantasies you wish you had the confidence to explore? Have you ever experienced a sensual massage? Are you curious about kink? Meet Hercules The Pleasure Coach as he talks with Dr. Tammy and invites us to experience his world of Therapeutic Touch, BDSM, Cuddle Therapy and Happy Endings. GUEST BIOHercules The Pleasure Coach is a sex, intimacy & relationship educator, writer, blogger, speaker, activist, coach and permission giver, who has been working with and teaching people about the power and pleasure of intimate touch for over 20 years.  As a trained massage therapist who has been in practice for 30 years, Hercules is the creator of a form massage called Therapeutic Sensual Massage for which he does for his Pleasing Hands massage practice.  In addition is a trained practitioner for Bondassage.Hercules focuses his work & expertise on various topics of sex positive awareness, sexual and intimate practices, Open Relationship & BDSM Lifestyles but never limits himself to talking about other areas of sex & life. RESOURCES & INFORMATION·  Send us your questions: The Trouble with Sex · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. ·  Join The Trouble with Sex Community, support the show and get exclusive perks, special access to Dr. Tammy, extra resources, offers and deals. Go to patreon.com/thetroublewithsex for more now!· Learn more about our guest Hercules at pleasinghands.com.·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy? Read her books: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats and Getting the Sex You Want.·  Learn more about our guest, Hercules The Pleasure Coach at http://www.pleasinghands.com. ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSongInstagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus calls in from San Diego to talk with Dr. Tammy about the awkwardness of dating, hook up culture, and how having a mindfulness practice can empower you to find the relationship and sex life you deserve.GUEST BIOSociologist and intimacy coach, Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD, is the author of the new book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Dr. Jenn is a national speaker on sexual consent, couples intimacy, women’s empowerment, gender communication, erotic play, and mindful sex. She has presented two TEDx Talks, is the co-host of the podcast Sex Talk with Clint & the Doc, and has over 1.5 million hits on her In the Den with Dr. Jenn YouTube video series.RESOURCES & INFORMATION·  Send us your questions: The Trouble with Sex · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. ·  Join The Trouble with Sex Community, support this podcast and get exclusive perks, special access to Dr. Tammy, extra resources, offers and deals. Go to patreon.com/thetroublewithsex for more now!·  Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.·  Want more Dr. Tammy? Read her books: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats and Getting the Sex You Want.·  Learn more about our guest, Dr. Jenn's courses, books & podcast at DrJennsDen.com.  ·  Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSongInstagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Dr. Tammy gets real with sex therapist Dr. Stephanie Buehler about how the joys of having a baby and parenthood often take a serious toll on a couple’s sex life. Find out what to expect, why you should prepare in advance, and how to stay intimately connected and fulfilled as you expand your family.Guest BioDr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist and AASECT- certified sex therapist.  Dr. Buehler is affiliated with Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA where she works with breast cancer survivors and BRCA “pre-vivors.” She speaks all over the world about cancer and sexuality, and trains sex therapists through her AASECT- certification program. Dr. Buehler is the author of a bestselling textbook, What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex, and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Intimacy and Sexuality Issues.   RESOURCES & INFORMATION · This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE – The Luxury Lubricant. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. ·  Join The Trouble with Sex Community, support this podcast and get exclusive perks, special access to Dr. Tammy, extra resources, offers and deals. Go to patreon.com/thetroublewithsex for more now!· Book a Couples or Individual Intensive Session with Dr. Tammy at her Santa Monica, CA or New Haven, CT office.  Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.·      Send us your questions: The Trouble with Sexl·      Connect with Dr. Buehler at The Buehler Institute·      Train to be a Sex Therapist in Southern California:        LearnSexTherapy.com ·      Books:What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex, and      Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Intimacy and Sexuality Issues.  ·      Want to hear our full theme song? Listen here!        NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSongInstagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

In this confessional interview with the renowned creators of Imago Relationship Therapy and authors of the bestselling book Getting the Love You Want, Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt reveal intimate details about their sex life for the first time, and Dr. Tammy shares her own personal and professional transformation after discovering Imago.Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of relationship and couples therapy that focuses on transforming conflict into healing and growth through relational connection.Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are internationally-respected couple's therapists, educators, speakers, and New York Times bestselling authors. Together, they have written over 10 books with more than 4 million copies sold, including the timeless classic, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples - celebrating it's 30th anniversary in print. In addition, Harville has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television program 17 times.Harville and Helen are co-founders of Imago Relationships International, a non-profit organization that has trained over 2,000 therapists and educators in 51 countries around the world.RESOURCES & INFORMATION·      This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE - Feeling is everything. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA.  ·      Join The Trouble with Sex Community, support this podcast and get exclusive perks, special access to Dr. Tammy, extra resources, offers and deals. Go to patreon.com/thetroublewithsex for more now!·      Contact us and send us your questions at The Trouble with Sex.LEARN MORE about Imago Relationship Therapyo   WATCH: Oprah Talks Imagoo   ARTICLE: Oprah’s Guide to Imagoo   ARTICLE: An Inside look into an Imago WorkshopBOOKS TO READo   Getting the Love You Wanto   Getting the Sex You WantCONNECT o   Harville & Heleno   Imago Relationship TherapyWant to hear our full theme song? o   LISTEN: NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSongInstagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson

Think you know what a Girl Boner is?  Curious to find out?From lack of proper sex education to the over sexualization of women in the media, we live in a culture of mixed messages, where many of us exist completely disconnected from our bodies, our sexuality and our power.  In this episode, Dr. Tammy and acclaimed sexuality writer, and host of Girl Boner Radio, August McLaughlin get personal as they talk about body image, eating disorders, embracing pleasure, claiming your power - and yes, Girl Boners.This episode is sponsored by UBERLUBE - Feeling is everything. Go to uberlube.com to get 10% your first order with promo code: DRTAMMY. Uberlube ships for free within the USA. Join The Trouble with Sex Community, support this podcast and get exclusive perks, special access to Dr. Tammy, extra resources, offers and deals. Go to patreon.com/thetroublewithsex for more now!Resources mentioned on this Episode:Click here for the results of Dr. Nan Wise's MRI study about human sexuality that Dr. Tammy and August reference during the show. Dr. Tammy recommends the legendary Louise Hay's Best Selling Book – You Can Heal Your Life.ENJOY!Instagram @thetroublewithsex and doctor_tammynelson