Sex is Good Podcast
Sex is Good.
And we’re done pretending otherwise.
The Sex Is Good podcast exists to say the quiet part out loud: sex is fun, sex is normal, and sex is something adults get to enjoy without shame, fear, or bad information.
Hosted by the founder of a sex-positive telehealth company and a medical provider who actually understands how bodies work in the real world, this podcast breaks down the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.
We talk about the things you weren’t taught in school.
We unlearn the myths you were taught.
And we remind you that having a great sex life and taking care of your sexual health are not opposites — they’re partners.
Yes, we talk about STIs.
Yes, we talk about testing and prevention.
And no, that doesn’t mean sex has to be boring, stressful, or wrapped in shame.
You can absolutely have your cake and eat it too. You can have a wild, fulfilling, adventurous sex life and be informed, responsible, and confident about your health. In fact, we’d argue that’s the whole point.
This isn’t a sex story podcast.
It’s a sex science, sex truth, and sex freedom podcast.
Smart, evidence-based, irreverent, and unapologetically pro-pleasure.
Because sex is good. And we’re done pretending it’s not.
Episodes
85 episodes
Viagra and Cialis for Women? The Science Is Wild.
Most people assume medications like Viagra and Cialis are “for men.” But women take them too, and the science behind what happens is far more interesting than most people realize.In this episode of the Sex is Good Podcast, Robert and Ann...
The Herpes Vaccine Disaster Nobody Talks About
Herpes is one of the most common human infections on Earth. Hundreds of millions of people carry it. It can cause physical symptoms, emotional distress, stigma, relationship anxiety, and endless confusion online.So why is there still no ...
Am I ugly? Are you? The science of how we judge each other’s looks.
Shameless Care and Robert were featured in the Daily Mail. Some of the comments called Robert ugly. Ouch.So naturally, we’re making chicken salad out of chicken poop and turning internet cruelty into a science episode.Are we mor...
The STI Testing Insurance Maze: What’s Actually Covered (And What Isn’t)
Why does STI testing feel like a coin flip on whether you’ll get a surprise bill? In this episode, we untangle the American health insurance system piece by piece — from the eight different coverage categories you might fall into, to the ACA pr...
Teasing Non-Monogamy: How to Spice Up Your Relationship Without Sex With Others
Most people don’t actually want to be non-monogamous.What they want is what non-monogamy represents: novelty, attention, validation, and a break from routine.In this episode, we talk about how to tap into that energy without havin...
What’s Inside Gas Station Dick Pills? We Sent Them to a Lab
What’s actually inside gas station “male enhancement” pills?In this episode, we bought over-the-counter sexual enhancement pills from a gas station and sent them to a lab for analysis. The results revealed the presence of sildenafil...
Why ED Meds Don’t Work (And What No One Tells You)
ED meds not working? We explain why erectile dysfunction medications like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) sometimes fail. Learn how food, dosing, timing, performance anxiety, and condom use can impact effectiveness. We also cover com...
GLP-1 Drugs: How They Actually Work and the Pharma Drama Behind Them
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are some of the most talked-about drugs in the world right now. But how do they actually work, and what’s really going on behind the scenes?In this episode, we break down the science o...
Pickup Artists: Should You Learn From Them?
Pickup artists are one of the most controversial subcultures in modern dating advice. Some people see them as manipulative. Others believe they uncovered real insights about confidence, attraction, and human psychology.In this episode of...
Your Prescription Was Probably Made in China. Why That Matters
Nearly 90% of all medications taken in the United States are generic drugs, and roughly 80% of those are manufactured overseas in countries like China, India, and Turkey.But it was not always this way.Before 1984, only about 10%...
We Keep Getting Grabbed at Sex-Positive Events
If you want a mature telehealth (no subscription scams, 100% of providers are physicians, transparent pricing), we are ready for you at www.shamelesscare.comEven when we are attending adult events...
Your HIV Risk Is Probably Lower Than You Think
Sex is good. Fear-based sex education is not.In this episode, we take an honest, evidence-based look at HIV transmission — what your real risk actually is, how it’s measured, and why it’s often dramatically misunderstood.We brea...
The Spicy and Naughty History of Valentine's Day
The more things change, the more they stay the same — and Valentine’s Day has always been about sex.Long before heart-shaped chocolates and prix-fixe dinners, Valentine’s Day involved nearly naked young Roman men running through the str...
The ED Drug That Works in Your Brain, Not Your Penis
Erections aren’t always a blood flow problem.In this episode, we break down apomorphine, an ED medication that works in the brain, not the penis. Unlike sildenafil or tadalafil, apomorphine targets dopamine pathways involved in sexual a...
Your Brain on BDSM: The Psychology Behind Power, Trust, and Desire with Dr. Stephanie Sigler PhD
BDSM is one of the most misunderstood areas of human sexuality. For many people, it’s assumed to be dangerous, pathological, or a sign that something is “wrong.” The psychology tells a very different story.In this episode, we’re joined ...
Bremelanotide (PT-141): The Desire Drug That Works on Your Brain, Not Your Blood Flow
Bremelanotide, also known as PT-141, is one of the most misunderstood sexual health medications available today, and it has one of the strangest origin stories in modern medicine. It was originally studied as a tanning drug, but researchers not...
What Is Hedonism II Resort? Interview With a Couple Who Has Visited Over 70 Times
Hedonism II is a resort in Jamaica that’s split between two worlds: half clothing-optional, half nude-mandatory. It’s a place intentionally designed for adults who want freedom, curiosity, and connection without judgment.Yes, people can...
Addyi: What Happens When Medicine Tries to Treat Desire
Addyi was marketed as a breakthrough. But is one additional satisfying sexual experience per month, on average, worth abstaining from alcohol and accepting the risk of meaningful side effects? That question sits at the center of a drug that gen...
The Fascinating (Yes, Really!) History of Chlamydia
www.shamelesscare.com is your go to for all your prescription sexual health needs. Use coupon code podcast for $15 off today. No subscriptions - ever! Chlamydia has been around far longer tha...
Encore! HPV-16 and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Everyone knows that oral sex can cause cancer, but what kind? And is there a test for it? Trigger warning: CancerRobert got a bit emotional at the beginning of this one. Cancer is a scary word. HPV is one of the...
She Had Sex in a Car, Got an STI, and Filed an Auto Insurance Claim
She had sex in a car, got an STI, and filed an auto insurance claim. And unbelievably, it worked.In this episode, we unpack one of the strangest legal cases in recent memory. A woman contracts an STI after having sex in a parked car, fi...
You are not the man your grandfather was - the shocking decline of sperm and testosterone
You are not the man your grandfather was. And that is not an insult. It is data.Over the past several decades, sperm counts have fallen dramatically and average testosterone levels in men have declined across generations. This episode l...
Vaginal lubrication. You love it. You want it. But do you actually understand it?
Vaginal lubrication. You love it. You want it. But do you actually understand it?In this episode, we break down what getting wet really means and why it is one of the most misunderstood parts of sex. We talk about how lubrication actual...
The Unsexy Side of Sex: BV, UTIs, Yeast — and How to Fix Them
Sex is supposed to be fun — but for a lot of people, it comes with some unsexy side effects.In this episode, we talk honestly about bacterial vaginosis (BV), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and yeast infections — why they’re common, wh...
Before the Little Blue Pill, ED Treatment Was Wild
Before Viagra, erectile dysfunction was not treated with a discreet pill and a glass of water. It was treated with injections straight into the penis, vacuum pumps that looked like medical torture devices, hormone experiments, surgery, psychoth...