Between the Sheets: Exploring Sexual Health & Wellness
Between the Sheets is a weekly podcast, hosted by Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, on sex, intimacy, and relationships - sharing expert advice on sexual health, pleasure, communication, and modern love to help you build confidence, connections, and authentic intimacy.
Episodes
112 episodes
Nervous System Regulation, EMDR & Mismatched Desire | Jessica Idowin
Why can't you get turned on even when you want to? The answer might be less about attraction and more about your nervous system.In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Jessica Id...
Hormones, Compounding Pharmacies & Why Insurance Fails Women | ft. Dr. Deborah Durst
Why does almost no doctor ask about orgasm quality, arousal, or sexual satisfaction — even when they're asking about everything else?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Dr. D...
Highly Sexual Women, Erotic Abandonment & Feeling Desired | ft. Courtney Faye Long
One-third of women have a higher sex drive than the average man — so why does no one talk about it?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Courtney Faye Long, an intimacy expert ...
The Birth Control Illusion: What Hormonal Contraception Does to Your Body | Tierra Duncan
Most of us went on birth control at 16 or 17 and never thought about it again. But what if it's been quietly affecting your mood, libido, bone density, and more — for decades — and no one told you?In this episode of Between the Sheet...
Somatic Sex Ed: Reconnecting With Your Body, Consent & Pleasure | ft. Sara Perry
What if the key to better sex, real consent, and healing from trauma isn't in your head — it's in your body?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Sara Perry, a somatic sex educ...
Why Your Hormones Aren't the Whole Story: Mitochondria, Chronic Fatigue & Sexual Dysfunction | ft. Dr. Jess Armine
What if your low libido, ED, or fatigue isn't a hormone problem — it's a cellular energy problem?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Dr. Jess Armine, a functional medicine pr...
From Infidelity to Intimacy Coach: Breaking Sexual Shame & Speaking Your Desires | Jocelyn Silva
What if the biggest thing standing between you and great sex isn't chemistry — it's honesty?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Jocelyn Silva, a sexual empowerment and in...
The $15 AI That Beats a Fertility Specialist — Here's How | ft. Kirsten Karchmer
She was one of the first reproductive acupuncturists in North America. She worked with over 10,000 infertile couples. And then she built an AI that beat her by 6%.In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Z...
Why Men Can't Access Their Feelings — And What It's Doing to Your Relationship | ft. Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst
Here's something nobody told you: boys come into the world with a broader range of emotional expression than girls do. And then we spend the next 18 years systematically shutting it down.In this episode of Between the Sheets...
She Was in a Sexless Marriage for 26 Years — Here's How She Fixed It | ft. Xanet Pailet
At 50, after 26 years in a sexless marriage, Xanet Pailet found herself single, living in New York City, and facing an uncomfortable truth: she had never enjoyed sex. Not once. Her imaginary dating profile read: "Smart, successful, cute — I jus...
Why Staying Married Is the Hardest Part — And How to Do It Anyway | ft. Bonnie Comfort
Between years three and seven, most marriages hit a wall. The rose-colored glasses come off, the red flags you ignored start waving, and suddenly you're wondering if you chose the wrong person. Spoiler: you probably didn't. But nobody told you ...
What Romance Novels Teach About Sex That Nobody Else Will | ft. Christina Braver
Less than 2% of men have a penis larger than 7.5 inches. Yet nearly every romance novel hero does. And that's just one of the ways we're accidentally doing people harm — through the very stories meant to turn them on.In this episode of <...
They Lied About Estrogen — And Your Doctor Probably Doesn't Know It | ft. Dr. Lindsey Berkson
In 2002, a press release changed everything — and it was based on no statistical evidence. The result? Hormones were pulled from medical school curricula, millions of women were scared off hormone therapy, and 25 years of patient care suffered ...
The Sex Talk Nobody Has With Cancer Patients — Until Now | ft. Claire Rumore
When cancer enters the picture, intimacy is one of the first casualties — and one of the last things anyone talks about.In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Claire Rumore ...
Your Lube Has Bacteria In It — And Other Things Nobody Told You | ft. Catherine Magee of Playground
Did you know the most important ingredient in your lubricant is water — and if it's not properly purified, it's full of bacteria? Neither did we.In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits...
Women's Sexual Health in Menopause: Hormonal & Non-Hormonal Solutions ft. Dr. Simon
Perimenopause and menopause bring some of the most significant and least addressed challenges to women's sexual health — and the good news is that both hormonal and non-hormonal solutions exist that most women never hear about from their provid...
Reigniting Desire After 50: Hormones, Intimacy & Pleasure for Couples ft. Julia Satterlee
Desire does not have an expiration date — but it does require intentional cultivation, especially after 50 when hormonal changes, life transitions, and long term relationship dynamics can quietly erode the spark that once came naturally. In thi...
Aphrodisiacs & Sexual Health: How Food & Nutrition Impact Your Libido ft. Amy Reiley
What you eat has a direct and measurable impact on your sexual health, your libido, and the quality of your intimate experiences — and the science of aphrodisiacs goes far deeper than oysters and chocolate. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonit...
Sexuality After 50: Menopause, Hormones & Midlife Intimacy ft. Karen Bigman
Midlife sexuality is surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation — and the millions of people navigating sex, dating, and intimacy after 50 deserve far better than what mainstream culture and conventional medicine typically offer. In this...
Empowering Women Through Pleasure: Libido, Self-Care & Sexual Wellness ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins
Low libido is one of the most common and most underreported issues in women's health — and the solution requires looking far beyond a simple prescription. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, naturop...
Infidelity: Healing, Rebuilding Trust & Recovering Intimacy After an Affair ft. Kayla Crane
Infidelity is one of the most devastating experiences a relationship can survive — and whether you choose to stay or go, the healing process requires far more than simply deciding to move forward. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, ...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: Age-Appropriate, Consent & Safety ft. Julia Satterlee
The sex talk is not a single conversation — it is an ongoing dialogue that starts earlier than most parents realize and shapes your child's sexual health, boundaries, and self-understanding for life. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DN...
Reconnecting Through Intimacy: Desire, Faulty Beliefs & Erotic Integrity ft. Dr. Claudia Six
Disconnection in relationships is not inevitable — but without the right tools and self-awareness it can feel permanent. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Claudia Six, relationship counselor with over 35 years of...
The Vagina Whisperer on Pelvic Floor Health: Hormones, Menopause & Recovery ft. Dr. Sarah Reardon
Pelvic floor health affects every person at every stage of life — yet most people have no idea their pelvic floor is even involved until something goes very wrong. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Sarah Reardon,...
Pelvic Floor Health, Lubrication & Sexual Pleasure: Lava Lube ft. Kristin Damery PT
Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your sexual health — and most people have no idea how much it affects their pleasure, comfort, and intimate experiences until something goes wrong. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down ...