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Let’s Talk About Sex (Online): Navigating the Ethics, Fear & Freedom of Being a Therapist Who Talks About Taboo Things with Laura Lee

October 02, 2025 • Episode 229

In this episode, I’m sitting down with the bold, brilliant, and whip-smart Laura Lee - a psychologist, sexologist, coach, and the founder of Blue Space Psychology - to dive into what it actually takes to talk about sex online as a regulated health professional.

Laura’s work lives at the intersection of mental health, sex, and relationships. And let’s just say, that combo can light up the AHPRA risk radar faster than you can say “shadowban.” So how do you balance professional responsibility with authentic, sex-positive content creation? How do you hold ethical boundaries and your own truth?

That’s exactly what we unpack in this episode.

Whether you’re a therapist craving more freedom in your content, a sexologist juggling regulation and realness, or someone feeling stifled by the blurry lines of online expression — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

What happens when “taboo” meets the algorithm — and how that impacts your message, reach, and reputation.
Why your clinical training may actually get in the way when it comes to talking about sex in public forums.
How to reframe risk — and navigate fear of being misunderstood, reported, or reprimanded.
Boundaries vs Censorship — how to show up with clarity and care, without watering down your values.
The “ick” of performative content — and how to stay grounded in your voice, not the algorithm.

3 Powerful Takeaways:

1. Ethics aren’t the enemy of expression.

You can hold professional responsibility and be a full human online. It just takes intention, reflection, and sometimes — community.

2. Shame thrives in silence — especially around sex.

By showing up with grounded, nuanced content, you’re modelling the exact safety you want your clients to feel. Your content can be part of the healing.

3. General doesn’t mean generic.

You don’t need to share client stories or deeply personal experiences to be impactful. Speaking to themes, struggles, and questions is often more powerful — and way more sustainable.

💻 Resources & Links Mentioned:

🎧 Explore Laura’s membership & resources: https://www.lauralee.com.au/unbound

📱 Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauraleesexology

🌐 Learn more about Blue Space Psychology: https://www.lauralee.com.au

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Dr. Hayley Kelly

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