Love and Libido

Have you ever considered how your upbringing affected the way you feel about your sexuality? If you were brought up in a religious community, there is a good chance you received some pretty specific messages about sex. This is the second episode of a three-part mini-series on sex and faith. While faith isn’t the focus of this whole podcast, it is something that impacts the way so many people feel about their sexuality. If you haven’t listened to the first episode of the series, when I interview Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale, be sure to go check it out because we discuss some important principles that will guide you as you take in all the important information in this and the next episode. Today, I sit down with Talli Rosenbaum, a sex and relationship therapist based in Israel, to talk about some of the how’s, when’s, and why’s of sex in the Jewish faith. By the way, if you have a story about how religion affected the way you feel about your sexuality, I want to hear about it! As much as we learn from other experts, nothing makes us feel more connected than hearing from our peers. Visit loveandlibido.com to share your story. I’ll compile them together and air them on an upcoming episode. If you have a general sex or relationship question, you can submit that too by visiting loveandlibido.com. Follow Talli Rosenbaum on Instagram, Facebook, her podcast Intimate Judaism, or visit her website. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow & subscribe so that you’ll be notified when a new episode is released. If you like what you’re hearing, don’t forget to leave me a five-star review. Your positive feedback helps me grow so that we can continue having these engaging, informative, and fun conversations. If you’re ever interested in learning more, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. If you’re struggling with physical and emotional intimacy, try my online workshop called The Five Sex Languages: Secrets to Long-Lasting Intimacy. Visit www.emilyjamea.com/workshop to download a free sample.

Have you ever struggled to reconcile how your faith affects the way you feel about your sexuality? You’re not alone. This is the third of a three-part mini-series on sex and faith. While faith isn’t the focus of this whole podcast, it is something that impacts the way so many people feel about their sexuality, and I thought it would be great to open Season 2 with a deep dive into this very common dilemma. If you haven’t listened to the first episode of this series, when I interview Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale, be sure to go check it out because we discuss some important principles that will guide you as you take in all the important information in this episode. Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, an Iranian-born, LA-based sex and relationship therapist to discuss some truth and lies about sex in the Muslim community. By the way, if you have a story about how religion affected the way you feel about your sexuality, I want to hear about it! As much as we learn from other experts, nothing makes us feel more connected than hearing from our peers. Visit loveandlibido.com to share your story. I’ll compile them and air them on an upcoming episode. Also, if you have a general sex or relationship question, you can submit that too, by visiting loveandlibido.com. Follow Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or visit her website. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow & subscribe so that you’ll be notified when a new episode is released. If you like what you’re hearing, don’t forget to leave me a five-star review. Your positive feedback helps me grow so that we can continue having these engaging, informative, and fun conversations. If you’re ever interested in learning more, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. And don’t forget to check out my online workshop, The Five Sex Languages: Secrets to Long-Lasting Intimacy. Visit www.emilyjamea.com/workshop for your free sample.

Does sex ever make you feel a little guilty? Were you or your partner raised in a home, culture, or religious institution that instilled a sense of shame about expressing yourself sexually? Then you need to listen to this and the next two episodes. I thought I’d open season 2 with a bang by doing a three-part mini-series on sex and faith. While faith isn’t the focus of this whole podcast, it is something that impacts the way so many people feel about their sexuality. I see it in my office every day. Today I am joined by a very sex-positive reverend who is here to teach you tools to break down shame no matter what spiritual or religious background you come from. We’re going to talk about how using the discernment model can help clarify the feelings you have about your sexuality in a way that still aligns with your faith, or not. I sit down with more experts in the next two episodes to explore sex in Judaism and Islam. By the way, if you have a story about how religion affected the way you feel about your sexuality, I want to hear about it! As much as we learn from other experts, nothing makes us feel more connected than hearing from our peers. Visit loveandlibido.com to share your story. I’ll compile them and air them on an upcoming episode. If you have a general sex or relationship question, you can submit that too by visiting loveandlibido.com. I just might answer it on an upcoming episode of the podcast. To find out more about Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale, visit her Instagram, YouTube, or her website. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow & subscribe so that you’ll be notified when a new episode is released. If you like what you’re hearing, don’t forget to leave me a five-star review. Your positive feedback helps me grow so that we can continue having these engaging, informative, and fun conversations. If you’re ever interested in learning more, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. If you or your partner is struggling with emotional or physical intimacy, try my online workshop: The Five Sex Languages: Secrets of Long-Lasting Intimacy. Visit www.emilyjamea.com/workshop to download your free sample.

2021 has been an interesting year. I started my podcast in the latter half of it, and it has been a wonderful experience. I've spoken with over a dozen brilliant experts during this season that helped me shine some light on conversations that needed to be had. We covered everything from the 237 reasons women have sex with Dr. Cindy Meston (which was my most downloaded episode) to how to manage different sexual desires with Dr. Barry McCarthy and so many things in between. Join me as I reminisce with a few of this season's highlights. I have so much more planned for next season, including an entire show rebrand! Be sure to follow & subscribe so that you’ll be notified when a new episode is released under the new name. New episodes are posted every other Monday at 6 AM. If you like what you're hearing, don't forget to leave me a five-star review. Your positive feedback helps me grow so that we can continue having these engaging, informative, and fun conversations. If you’re ever interested in learning more, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube. Also, if you’re interested, on my website, I have a free sample of my private, online workshop, The 5 Sex Languages: Secrets to Lasting Intimacy. Log in today!

Are you interested in boosting libido and improving sexual function without relying on medication? Sexuality is complex and while there are usually lots of contributing factors, sometimes simple diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Today, my guest, Christine DeLozier, and I are going to talk about what staples you should include in your daily diet to optimize sexuality naturally. We’ll also review what vitamins and minerals you might consider adding to your daily regimen. Finally, my guest is going to let you in on a date night diet designed to prime you for optimal pleasure. You can find more information on her website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the show! New episodes are published every other Monday at 6 A.M. Also if you enjoyed the show, please leave a review so that I can know what you thought of today’s episode. You can always find me on my website, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you’ve read this far, you might be interested in my private online workshop, The 5 Sex Languages: Secrets to Lasting Intimacy. Log in today for a free sample!

Do you or your partner worry about the appearance of the vulva? It's not just penis owners who may have insecurity about the size or appearance of the genitalia. Aesthetic surgeries designed to change the appearance of the vulva, specifically labiaplasties, are fast-growing and widely advertised, but there is no board-certified standardization for the procedure. Today I chat with Jessica Pin (recently featured on the Daily Show), who, after having a negative outcome from a botched labiaplasty, became the leading crusader for equitable coverage of the clitoris in medical literature and curricula. Jessica shares her story and her passion for changing this systemic issue. Find her on Instagram @Jessica_Ann_Pin and on Twitter @MediClit. Find me on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @dremilyjamea, and Subscribe to Sex and Love so that you never miss an episode! Be sure to give me a 5 star review and share with a friend who might find it interesting! 

Did you know that one component of sex therapy training involves watching porn of every variety in a group with our sex therapist peers? Yep. Today, I chat with Dr. Patti Britton who led more than 55 of these (very memorable) trainings. Dr. Britton also sheds light on the difference between sex therapy and sex coaching. There is an option for people who want help without having to get too emotional. Dr. Patti is a world-renowned clinical sexologist and founded the profession of sex coaching in 1993. Learn more about her work and her books at drpattibritton.com. Find Dr. Emily Jamea @dremilyjamea on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and Subscribe to Sex and Love today!

Have you ever wondered about polyamorous relationships? Struggling to find the right way to discuss it with your partner? This week, Emily interviews Martha Kauppi of the Institute for Relational Intimacy about consensual nonmonogamy. Martha is a marriage and family therapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist. Her studies over the years have debunked myths about polyamory and helped guide many couples and therapists towards a more comprehensive, positive, and healthy perspective on often-misunderstood relationships. Find her work and her book at marthakauppi.com.

In this episode of Sex and Love, I speak with Miranda Galbreath, a Licensed Professional Counselor with master’s degrees in Forensic Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  She has worked in the helping professions for over 20 years with a focus specifically on issues of sexual safety for the last 17 years. We speak about the importance of language and education around sexual violence, and the things she has learned through her work helping people in the criminal justice system. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and violence. If you have struggled with these issues or if these topics are triggering for you, you may not want to tune into this episode. If you feel you need to talk, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit www.nsvrc.org.

In this episode of Sex + Love I chat with Eveline Stallaart, a leading sexologist, psychologist and licenced therapist based in Amsterdam. We discuss the different cultural approaches to sexuality between Holland and the US, the most common issues she treats, and Amsterdam's famous Red Light district. Eveline is the featured expert on the Dutch version of Married at First Sight, and you can find her @evelinestallaart on Instagram.