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the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.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.
Sex is Good Podcast
The Little Blue Pill: A Very American History
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It started as a heart medication… and accidentally ended up giving the world a boner.
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Shameless Care Podcast, where hosts Robert and Anna unravel the stiff (and surprisingly funny) history of Viagra—a drug that didn’t just change men’s sex lives, but transformed public conversations about aging, masculinity, pharma, feminism, and, yes, insurance coverage.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Viagra was accidentally discovered when men in a heart study refused to give the test drug back… for very obvious reasons.
- Why Pfizer ditched the “heart pill” dream and leaned all the way into erections—and coined the phrase “erectile dysfunction” to destigmatize impotence.
- The lightning-fast FDA approval in 1998, making Viagra the first oral ED medication—and the fastest-selling drug in history at the time.
- How late-night comedians, NASCAR sponsors, Bob Dole, and your grandpa all helped make Viagra a household name.
- The feminist backlash and insurance double standards (Viagra was covered, birth control often wasn’t), sparking what some called the “Viagra-Pill Wars.”
- Moral panic from religious groups, lawsuits from suddenly ignored girlfriends, and why some thought it would destroy monogamy as we know it.
- Why Viagra didn’t just raise the bar for men—it created an entire new industry, normalized ED treatment, and made older adults part of the national sex conversation.
But wait, there’s more:
- How Viagra helped bring sexual health out of the shadows.
- Why PDE5 inhibitors work (yup, we explain the blood flow science behind erections).
- And how, yes, ED meds can make sex safer—by helping condoms stay put and giving confidence where it counts.
Along the way, we laugh. A lot. Because how can you not? The puns practically write themselves.
This episode is about much more than a little blue pill—it’s about reframing desire, aging, and healthcare itself. Viagra was the spark that lit a fire under American medicine and media—and we’re here to walk you through the erection heard ‘round the world.
Perfect for:
- Anyone curious how Viagra became a cultural icon
- Lifestyle folks who’ve ever popped a pill before a party
- Anyone who’s wondered why ED meds are so popular—and why it’s okay if you take them too
- Health nerds, sex nerds, and people who appreciate a little history with their heat
Bonus segments:
- Shameless Care’s Dirty Joke of the Week (don’t worry—it’s semi-tasteful)
- “Foreplay”: Good news in sexual health, including the UK’s new gonorrhea vaccine rollout
- New product drops from Shameless Care: Oxytocin troches and combo Sildenafil + Tadalafil meds
So sit back, unbutton your brain, and tune in as we shamelessly explore one of the greatest accidents in medical history.
Hit play. Get aroused by history. Stay shameless.
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