Love & the Layman
Ever wondered how butt plugs work? Thought about opening up your marriage? Curious what really happens at an orgy?
No topic is too taboo for certified sex coach Samantha Raddock and her layman husband Jared. Together, they pull back the covers on the messy, mysterious, and misunderstood world of modern sex and relationships. With expert insights, awkward confessions, and shameless honesty, they shine a light on the darkest corners of the bedroom and beyond, broaching all the subjects most don’t dare to discuss outloud. Just like your search history, Love & the Layman is spicy, unfiltered, and weirdly educational.
Love & the Layman
So… What Counts as Sex, Really?
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What actually counts as sex? If your definition starts and ends with penetration, your dictionary is definitely outdated.
In Episode 2 of Love & the Layman, certified sex coach Samantha Raddock and her husband Jared tackle a philosophical quandary that’s been left too open to interpretation: how do we decide what “real sex” is in the first place?
From mutual masturbation to oral sex to cervical orgasms — and everything in between — this conversation challenges the narrow scripts many of us were taught to follow. Is penetration really the gold standard, or is sex something broader, more flexible, and far more pleasure-forward?
With expert clarity, honest curiosity, and plenty of “wait, really?” moments, this episode makes space for a more inclusive definition of sex — one that leaves room for connection in every body, at every age, and in every kind of intimate experience.
Still think sex has one rulebook? Relax — we’re rewriting it.
Press play. We’ve got you.