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the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.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
73 episodes
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...
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Episode 72
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26:50
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...
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Episode 71
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31:52
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 ...
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Episode 70
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50:32
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...
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Episode 69
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35:27
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...
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Episode 68
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1:01:56
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...
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Episode 67
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46:50
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...
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Episode 66
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33:11
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...
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Episode 65
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41:23
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...
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Episode 64
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41:41
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...
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Episode 63
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45:01
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...
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Episode 62
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36:38
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...
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Episode 61
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43:59
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...
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Episode 60
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33:40
Christmas Used to Be a Week Long Orgy
Christmas is supposed to be wholesome. Family friendly. Safe.Historically, that could not be further from the truth.Long before Christmas trees, carols, and Santa Claus, winter celebrations were loud, chaotic, and openly sexual. Anc...
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Episode 59
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35:02
HIV The Unbelievable History From Tragedy to Triumph
For decades, HIV was a diagnosis defined by fear, stigma, and loss. In this episode, we trace the true history of HIV from its earliest recognition through the AIDS crisis and into the modern era of treatment and prevention. We explore how scie...
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Episode 59
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38:19
I Built a Telehealth Company: Here Are the Industry’s Secrets
Website: https://www.shamelesscare.com/Email newsletter sign up (unsubscribe anytime)https://shamelesscare.com/podcast/I f...
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Episode 58
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48:08
Is Telehealth Private? What Ends Up in Your Medical Record Forever
Are you trying to keep a secret?In this episode, we break down what actually happens to your telehealth visits, prescriptions, and test results after you click “submit.” What gets documented. What gets shared. What might quietly show up ...
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Episode 57
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40:25
Are Herpes Tests Accurate? The Truth Everyone Gets Wrong.
Everyone says herpes screening tests aren’t “accurate”… but is that actually true?In this week’s podcast, we break it all down: specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, IgG versus IgM — everything you could possibly want to know...
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Episode 56
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42:49
The Science Behind Your Sex Questions: Pre-Cum, Swallowing, Pregnancy and More.
In today’s episode, we may have our best Dirty Joke of the Week ever.Oh — and we’re also answering six sexy questions with real science.What exactly is pre-ejaculate?How likely is pregnancy after a vasectomy?How fast do sperm di...
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Episode 55
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47:08
Biome Swap You Absorb Everyone You Sleep With
You become a part of everyone you have sex with and everyone you have sex with becomes a part of you. That is not poetry. That is biology. There are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells and more viral particles than both of those ...
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Episode 54
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37:19
The Truth About Certified Labs And Your STI Tests
In this episode Robert and Anna take you inside the world of CLIA certified labs, the invisible backbone of every STI test in the United States. If you have ever wondered how a lab earns its certification, who oversees it, what standards they m...
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Episode 53
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42:08
Pilgrim Sex Lives They Stuffed More Than A Turkey Or Two
This episode is your invitation to the side of Thanksgiving that no teacher ever mentioned. Robert and Anna pull back the curtain on the Puritans and reveal a world that was a whole lot less pure than the myths. These were people who preached r...
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Episode 52
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44:53
Viagra vs Cialis. The Real Differences No One Explains
Today we break down the pharmacology that every man should know. Sildenafil and tadalafil belong to the same class of medications, but they behave very differently. We cover the evolutionary path from early cardiovascular research to the discov...
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Episode 51
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37:48
FDA Removes Female Hormone Therapy Warning. The Science Finally Caught Up
The FDA just removed the long standing warning on female hormone replacement therapy. For more than twenty years women were told that HRT carried major dangers, but the science has changed and the original fear was based on misinterpreted data....
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Episode 50
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40:10
When Doctors Became Villains: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
Most people think the Tuskegee Syphilis Study was a secret government experiment uncovered by a brave whistleblower. It wasn’t. For forty years, the U.S. Public Health Service openly studied hundreds of Black men in Alabama who had syphilis—wit...
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Episode 49
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37:20