Just AskING
Why do we have such a difficult time managing our sexuality? We talk about managing our money, our careers, our diets, yet we don't talk about managing our sexuality. And we certainly don't talk about doing it intelligently. Join Steven Ing, MFT, and Jackie as they discuss all things sexual, and how learning to manage your sexuality can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Episodes
47 episodes
What's the Secret to Happiness?
The one thing we all have in common is that we’re alive. Besides that, our experiences may vary. So how do we make the best of our time here? This week, we discuss the three things we all need to live a happy, healthy and balanced life....
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Episode 47
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14:36
How Can I Reduce the Drama?
Drama is the needless escalation of a problem, and there are people who thrive on it. So, how do we handle drama and the people who perpetuate it in our own lives?For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therap...
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Episode 46
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21:38
Does God Care If You're Gay?
Religion’s relationship with sexuality is precarious to say the least, but does God accept us regardless of our orientation? How about religion? This week, we discuss faith, religion, sexuality, and community with Kathy Baldock, an expert on th...
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Episode 45
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38:47
How Do We Define Gender Equality?
The #MeToo movement has shined a light on sexual harassment and gender equality in the workplace. It has also encouraged some men to step up and demand equality in areas like paternity leave and child support. But what about ladies night at the...
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Episode 44
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22:02
How Do I Talk to My Kids About Sex?
Do you remember “the talk," sex ed, figuring out sexuality, and how awkward it all was? Shouldn’t we be able to make it easier for the next generation? This week Steven and Jackie sit down with Nicole Howes from Reno Moms Blog and Jonathan Salk...
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Episode 43
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33:36
What’s the Future of Roe v. Wade?
President Trump is appointing another judge to the Supreme Court. What will this mean for our reproductive rights? In this podcast, Steven and Jackie discuss the advantages of planning our parenthood and what could happen to our ability to cont...
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Episode 42
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20:52
How Can I Be a Better Parent to my LGBTQIA+ Child?
Parenting is already a huge challenge, but how do you parent children whose life experience is so different from your own? In this podcast, we bring in members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their thoughts on how moms and dads can be better...
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Episode 41
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27:17
What Has Social Media Done to Relationships?
Social media has changed how we communicate and interact with one another, but is that always a good thing? This week, we talk about how social media might seem convenient and easy, but it may not be the best way to create or maintain any relat...
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Episode 40
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20:38
Does God Want Us to Have Sex?
Religion has a lot to say about sex, but the big question is whether or not God wants us to have fun in the bedroom. This week Steven and Jackie talk about religion, many of its rules about sexuality, whether those rules are reasonable, and how...
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Episode 39
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41:56
Sex and Creativity
We all want to be comfortable with ourselves and our sexuality, but how do we do that? This week Steven Ing talks with Courtney Smith Kramer, author of “21 Reasons Creativity is Like Sex,” about how she became comfortable with talking about sex...
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Episode 38
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14:48
How Does Mutual Consent Apply to Other Aspects of My Relationship?
Conflict is an inevitable and necessary part of any intimate relationship, but it should never be about destroying one another. Consent is obviously mandatory during sex, but how can it lead to more productive arguments?For over 30 year...
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Episode 37
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22:49
Yes, We Found the Serious in Deadpool 2
Early childhood trauma can lead us to do some crazy stuff later in life, whether that’s drugs, drinking to excess, or blowing up a school with the fire coming out of our fists. How can we help people move on with their lives in a healthy and pr...
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Episode 36
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23:57
Why Are Boy Scouts Dropping the Word “Boy?"
Kurt Thigpen discusses his experience as a gay youngster in the Boy Scouts and what the Scouts could do to truly celebrate diversity.For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in forens...
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Episode 35
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19:54
I’m in a Relationship, but I Still Feel Alone
Do you feel like you’re superior, or inferior, to your mate? In today’s podcast we talk about how equality can affect our relationships. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts.For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marri...
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Episode 34
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18:05
How Do I Get My Mojo Back?
Are you ready to proactively take control of your romantic life? In this podcast we talk about Steven Ing’s “30 Days to Reclaim Your Mojo” and how it can help you think more rationally about love and sex.For over 30 years, Steven Ing, M...
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Episode 33
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11:55
Is It Possible to Affair-Proof a Marriage?
When affairs happen in 50% of marriages, what can you do to protect yours? The key is intimacy, but probably not the way you’re thinking of it.For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty...
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Episode 32
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22:56
Is a Fairytale Wedding Really Every Little Girl’s Dream?
We love weddings (especially the royal kind!) as much as the next person, but it can be a problem when the wedding becomes more important than the relationship or, eventually, the marriage.For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a ...
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Episode 31
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18:55
Why Am I Hearing so Much about Abstinence-Only Sex Education?
Congress recently approved spending $100 million on abstinence-only sex education in 2018. This is on top of $2 billion already spent, even though research proves it not only doesn’t work, but it can be downright dangerous.For over 30 y...
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Episode 30
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20:43
Did Amy Schumer Really Make an Important Movie about Body Image?
In this podcast, we discuss Amy Schumer’s movie, “I Feel Pretty.” What does it mean to be pretty? Is it about how you look? Or how you act?For over 30 years, Steven Ing, MFT, has been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a special...
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Episode 29
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19:03
Great Sexpectations: Pros and Cons of the New Monogamy
The age-old concept of “friends with benefits” is now sometimes called “the new monogamy,” but the idea is the same: find someone you like, but not “in that way" and agree to a casual sexual relationship. Sounds simple, but it can be fraught wi...
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Episode 28
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22:07
What Are Incels and Why Are They so Mad?
In this podcast, we discuss a terrorist attack in Toronto, what motivates #Incels (involuntary celibates), and what we can do to help prevent more men from turning to this dangerous and self-defeating worldview. For over 30 years, ...
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Episode 27
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18:53
First Comes Love, When Comes Marriage?
The median age for marriage is now 30, compared to 23 in the 1970s. Increased gender equality, advances in technology, and different goals are part of the reason younger generations are putting off “settling down,” but what is the rest of the e...
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Episode 26
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32:36
WoW! Real Humanity in a Virtual World
Why are we talking about World of Warcraft on a show about sexuality? If you’ve ever spent time in an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game), chances are good you’ve experienced some ugly sexism, homophobia, and racism. Dylan S...
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Episode 25
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26:01
Men and Their Friends: Why Bros Matter
Men need male friends. This seems obvious, yet it’s alarming how many men forgo this important need. But the fabulous men on the newly rebooted Queer Eye have reminded us just how important it is for all of us to have true friends: the kind who...
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Episode 24
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27:05
Sex Addiction and Gay Conversion: The Ugly Truth
What do sex addiction and gay conversion therapy have in common? Neither one of them is an accepted term used by mental health professionals. While “sex addiction” is sometimes used as an excuse for unacceptable behavior (think Harvey Weinstein...
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Episode 23
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21:56
