Welcome to episode 40 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Gigi Engle! In this episode, Gigi discusses why some sexual fantasies are common, and whether they should stay as fantasies or manifest into a reality!   Gigi Engle is a writer and sex educator. She was the head sex and dating writer for Elite Daily and Thrillist Media Group before launching a career in freelance writing and sex education. She's written and reported for a variety of magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Brides and many more.   Gigi teaches classes and workshops focused on sex ed basics like Vibrator 101 to Buttplugs for Beginners to feminist topics like Vulva Confidence and The Orgasm Gap. She is currently working on her first book, a feminist sex guidebook, with St. Martin's Press, an imprint of MacMillen. In this episode, you will hear: Where our sexual fantasies come from How you can learn more about your sexual template from fantasies Rape fantasies: why people have them Recommendations on what to share or not share with your partner when it comes to fantasies Why just because you have a fantasy, doesn’t mean you want it to happen Having good communication with your partner to avoid shame Making compromises with your partner for sexual fantasies How the media and pornography can form some of our fantasies For more great content please check out www.sexologypodcast.com   Resources http://missgigiengle.com http://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(15)30944-9/fulltextAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 39 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Laurie Mintz, Ph.D. who talks to us about orgasms, the different types of women's orgasm, common factors that may attribute to not experiencing orgasms and the importance to have open communication to improve your sexual life. Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author, therapist, professor and speaker whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live fuller, richer lives through the art and science of psychology.  As a tenured Professor at the University of Florida, she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduate students each year. She also teaches and mentors graduate students, helping them find their own niche as psychologists. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 research articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. She has received numerous professional and teaching awards, and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Mintz is the author of two popular and highly acclaimed books—both written with the aim of empowering women sexually: Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get it (HarperOne, 2017) and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship (Adams Media, 2009). With this same goal of providing scientifically-accurate, sex-positive information to enhance female pleasure, Dr. Mintz also writes a popular Psychology Today blog. She also gives presentations and workshops to professionals and lay audiences and is often quoted in national and international media. For over 25 years, Dr. Mintz has also maintained a small private practice. One of her greatest honors is to help clients reach their goals and to live fuller, more authentic lives. In this episode, you will hear:   How to know whether you’ve reached orgasm or not The different types of orgasm women can have How most women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm The different standards that exist between women and men on the issue Common factors that can attribute to not experiencing orgasm Feelings of shame that can occur through not being able to orgasm Potential evolutionary benefits of having orgasms The importance to have open communication to improve your sexual life   To book an appointment for Sex Therapy with Dr. Nazanin Moali call (310) 6009912 or click here   Resources http://drlauriemintz.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062484389Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 38 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Piper Grant. Dr. Grant is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, sex therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and founder of Numi Psychology. In this episode, we talked about the common emotions women may experience after discovering sexual betrayal and steps they can take when starting their journey of recovery. Dr. Grant has extensive experience working with couples and individuals in healing ruptures within their relationship, overcoming sexual dysfunction, deepening their intimacy, and (re)building a strong foundation within their relationship. She specializes in working with individuals and couples on issues related to sex, intimacy, and trauma.  Although based in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Piper seeks to reach individuals and couples internationally in recovery from sex addiction and healing from sexual betrayal by hosting retreats in Bali for women who have experienced sexual betrayal and couples in recovery from sex addiction. These are the only retreats hosted in Bali that are tailored to help couples and individuals on issues related to sexual betrayal and hosted by a Psychologist and CSAT. In this episode, you will hear: The common emotions women may experience after discovering sexual betrayal How a woman’s self-image can be damaged Recommendations for getting in touch with your feminine intuitive self The challenges of the grieving process Libido changes that can occur following sexual betrayal The repeating cycle that can happen through multiple relationships Steps you can take when starting your journey of recovery   Resources www.numipsychology.com www.drpipergrant.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 37 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Six who speaks to me about sexual performance anxiety, the different ways it manifests between men and women and knowing when it’s time to seek professional help with this issue. Dr. Six has 25 years as a practicing Clinical Sexologist, and is a successful sex therapist who has helped thousands of people find their authentic selves and enjoy a more fulfilling relationship. Her approach is unique, and her style is warmly engaging, putting her clients and workshop attendees at ease. Her credentials include an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Sexology and she’s a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist by the American Board of Sexology. She’s also a professor at USF where she teaches graduate students about Sexology. Her book, Erotic Integrity: How to be True to Yourself Sexually was published last year by She Writes Press. In Erotic Integrity, Dr. Claudia Six leads readers through ten sexual themes including garden-variety performance anxiety, sexual boredom, newly dating, coming out, and more and reveals three simple steps to a more rewarding sex life: knowing who you truly are as a sexual being, embracing that knowledge, and living it authentically. In this episode, you will hear: How you define sexual performance anxiety The different ways it manifests between men and women How it can take women longer to get turned on The feelings of being broken or defective that can occur through this issue The impact pornography can have on bad education around sex Having open communication in your relationship to deal with sexual performance anxiety How the win or lose mentality can affect men Knowing when it’s time to seek professional help with this issue   Dr. Moali offers limited time reduced fee sex therapy treatment in Hermosa Beach or Torrance locations. Contact Dr. Moali(833) 376-6254 today to schedule an appointment or book a free 15 min consultation.      Resources www.drsix.net https://drsix.net/erotic-integrity-book/ (415) 453-6218 Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIxRPWHFWIM  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 36 of the Sexology Podcast with your host Dr. Nazanin Moali. In this episode, Dr. Moali talks about the important topic of psychological growth following experiencing sexual assault or rape. Furthermore, she discusses how sexual trauma may produce positive growth for individuals in various areas of their lives including their ability to relate to others, their general appreciation of life, and their ability to see new possibilities and changes in their spiritual life.    In this episode, you will hear:   How people overcome adversity after sexual assault Why people can view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim Changing relationships; needing others for support Renewing one’s purpose in life and becoming more spiritual Redefining perspective with mindfulness practices How growth is a gradual process Cultivating post-traumatic growth through support The importance of honouring your own journey   Take advantage of this month’s reduced fee limited time offer for Sex therapy by Dr. Nazanin Moali. You can book your appointment by calling (833) 376-6254   Resources http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ https://bmcmedresmethodol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12874-017-0344-2 https://ptgi.uncc.edu/ptgi-related-inventories/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 35 of sexology podcast. Today I’m joined by Wendly Maltz LCSW, who shares with us the steps one can take to rediscover the joy of sexual intimacy after experiencing sexual assault.  Wendy Maltz LCSW, DST, is an internationally recognized sex therapist, author, and speaker, with more than thirty-five years of experience treating sex and intimacy concerns. She authored a number of highly acclaimed sexuality resources, including the recovery classic, The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, as well as Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women’s Sexual Fantasies, and The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography. Wendy compiled and edited two best-selling poetry collections that celebrate healthy sexual intimacy, Passionate Hearts: The Poetry of Sexual Love and Intimate Kisses: The Poetry of Sexual Pleasure. Her popular educational website, www.HealthySex.com, provides free articles, podcast interviews, posters, couples sexual healing videos, and more to help people recover from sexual abuse, overcome sexual problems, and develop skills for love-based sexual intimacy. An experienced public speaker, workshop trainer and keynote presenter, Wendy has lectured in many major cities in the U.S., plus in Canada and New Zealand. Her presentation style is described as “warm and friendly,” “professional,” “information rich,” and “accessible.” Having worked in the field of sexuality for over three decades, Wendy knows how to put her audiences at ease on the subject. In this episode, you will hear:   The common myths that exist around sexual assault How people can blame themselves for something they didn’t have control over The issue and complications around consent How being sexually assaulted can affect a person’s outlook on sex Common sexual challenges that survivors face Ways in which you can support a partner who’s been sexually assaulted Discovering when you are ready to go on the sexual healing journey How it’s possible to still enjoy sex after being assaulted Resources www.HealthySex.com Books https://www.amazon.com/The-Sexual-Healing-Journey-Survivors/dp/0062130730 https://www.amazon.com/Private-Thoughts-Exploring-Womens-Fantasies-ebook/dp/B00A8SKN6K https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Trap-Essential-Overcoming-Pornography/dp/0061231878 https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Hearts-Poetry-Sexual-Love/dp/1577315677 https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Kisses-Poetry-Sexual-Pleasure/dp/157731445XAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 34 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Janet Brito who speaks to me about mind body approach; what it is and how it can be used, the benefits of tapping into mindfulness and how a healthy and balanced diet can help with sexual health.   Janet Brito is a licensed clinical psychologist, and licensed clinical social worker in Hawaii. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist and a Graduate of the Fellowship Program in Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota Medical School, one of only a few university programs in the world dedicated to sexuality training.   Currently, she is the founder of the Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health where she specializes in the areas of relationship and sex therapy, gender and sexual identity concerns, out of control sexual behaviour, non-traditional relationships, holistic sexual health approaches, and infertility.   In this episode, you will hear:   Mind body approach; what it is and how it can be used The research that has been conducted into the efficacy of holistic medicine The benefits of tapping into mindfulness to help with this issue Societal messages people receive that can lead to shame The narrative of our story and how that can lead to sexual challenges Being the author of your own story and owning it Ways in which alternative medicine practices can help increase sexual activity and intimacy How a healthy and balanced diet can help with sexual health   Resources http://sextherapyhawaii.com https://www.facebook.com/drjanetbrito/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 33 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Bonet who speaks to me about sexual jealously, the impact mistrust can have on a relationship and the differences between men and women when it comes to feeling jealous. Shortly after earning her PhD in 1998, Dr. Bonet left the field of psychology to pursue a technical career. She worked in tech for many years doing project management and launching the first website to do online trading of international securities. She then left that field to be a stay at home mom and entrepreneur, growing her prenatal yoga business into an award winning company.  She has been a yoga teacher for over 15 years and was the founder of the award winning Yogafairy Prenatal Yoga. She won The 2014 Top 100 Leading Moms in Business award, grew an international community of mothers, and ran the company for close to 15 years before selling the company in May of 2016 to focus on her private practice. Dr. Bonet returned to the field of psychology in 2008. She opened her own private practice located in the Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County area in Hollywood, Florida in 2010. As a certified Hypnotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Bonet helps people feel more emotionally stable, happier and more connected to their partner, friends, and loved ones of their choosing. Specialties are hypnosis for anxiety reduction and chronic conditions, couples counseling (Gottman Level 1 certified) and Perinatal MoodDisorders (PSI certified). Dr. Bonet also recently launched her podcast, Hypnotize Me, in December 2016 which has over 20,000 downloads and is listened to in over 70 countries. Hypnotize Me is about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. In this episode, you will hear: How sexual jealously is natural The evolutionary purpose of jealousy How jealously can manifest itself in relationships The way jealously affects polyamorous and monogamous relationships differently The impact mistrust can have on a relationship Why jealously and competiveness can be similar but are distinctly different The differences between men and women when it comes to feeling jealous Is it possibly to get rid of these feelings of jealousy? How hypnosis can be used around this issue Being comfortable with yourself and your own feelings   Resources http://drlizhypnosis.com http://www.drlizhypnosis.com/hypnotize-meAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 32 of the Sexology Podcast. In this show, Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D. is joined by relationship-counselor, Dalila Jusic-LaBerge LMFT who helps women find peace and happiness after divorce and separation. During this interview, we examine steps that one would need to take before re-entering the dating scene and the keys to having great sex after divorce.   Dalila Jusic-LaBerge is the owner of Be Here & Now Counseling. She helps women and teenage girls heal from trauma and emotional wounding so that they can enjoy life and love. Dalila specializes in working with accomplished professional women who yearn for love but feel lost in romantic relationships. Utilizing mindfulness and mind-body oriented modalities, she helps them heal, connect to their own emotions, develop intuition, while readying them for connections on deeper emotional levels. This empowers women to be authentic and in touch with who they truly are. Dalila focuses on helping her clients manage difficult feelings and emotions that come with stress, anxiety irritability, and anger, all of which can prevent them from enjoying their lives and engaging in gratifying relationships. Dalila provides services online and sees clients in her Agoura Hills and Westlake Village offices.     In this episode, you will hear about:   The challenges that people face when they decide to reclaim their sex life after divorce The pros and cons of continuing sexual relations with your ex-partner The duration to wait before having sex The signs of emotional readiness for intimacy with a new partner The approaches in communicating your desires and turn-ons with your new lover   For a very limited time period, Dr. Nazanin Moali offers reduced fee appointments for sexology podcast listeners who are interested to explore their sexuality. To book an in person or online counselling appointment, please call (833) 376-5254.   Resources http://www.behereandnow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/behereandnowcounseling http://oasis2care.com/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode 31 of the Sexology Podcast. In this show, we discuss various components of the arousal template and explore the origin of our erotic yearnings and desires. In this episode, you will hear about: The benefits of knowing your arousal type. The erotic core template and its changes throughout your life. The distinctive love-map that is unique to each of us. The concept of love-map as designed by sex researcher John Money. The importance of identifying your eroticized feelings as core component of arousal template. The integration of your fantasies as a way to develop a deeper understanding of your psyche. Contact Dr. Moali’s office (833) 376-6254 to book an online or in person appointment. Dr. Moali offers limited reduced fee appointments for sex therapy until the end of September as an attempt to meet AASECT certification criteria.  Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaps-Pathology-Paraphilia-Transposition-Adolescence/dp/0879754567/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502142839&sr=8-1&keywords=John+money   https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Morin-Unlocking-Fulfillment-7-3-1996/dp/B00HTJQDEW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1502142982&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Jack+morin   https://www.amazon.com/Arousal-Secret-Logic-Sexual-Fantasies/dp/0312302428/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502143023&sr=1-1&keywords=bader+arousal   http://www.sexologypodcast.com   http://www.oasis2care.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy