Today I'm flying solo, and sharing some reasons why couples' sex lives may weaken over time and practical strategies to combat it.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu...

Today I'm chatting with Kristopher Lovestone, author of Conscious Cock. His book distills his teachings into a radical, practical and easy to follow system that helps heterosexual men rise to meet the post #metoo world through authenticity & transparency, integrity, modern sex education, understanding women, functional communication tools & the anatomy of arousal.   Connect: ConsciousCock.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family...

David Singer has more than a decade experience working with people on the sexual frontier.  He is experienced in ethical non-monogamy, as well as working with kinky people, sex workers, and just about everyone who prefers to not always color within the lines.   Connect: LAKinkShrink.com Facebook LA Kink Shrink   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital...

My conversation today is with Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES. She says, "I’m the coolest nerd you’ll ever meet. Being a full time momprenuer raising toddlers with #shamefreesexed and being the #CouplesClinician is the perfect cyclone of dopeness for me."   Connect:  lexxsexdoc.com Instagram @lexxsexdoc Facebook Lexx Sex Doc     About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books...

Dr. Tom Murray, an international trainer, educator, and couples and sex therapist, is a widely sought-after expert in the fields of sexuality and intimate relationships. For nearly 20 years, Murray has worked with everyday folks to embrace their weirdness, shed labels and shame, lean into anxiety, and build better and stronger relationships. Murray’s appeared in numerous venues, including the Huffington Post and The Daily Mail, as well as radio, television and podcasts, including The Practice...

Today I talk with Kristin Casey. She says, "I work in the field of sexuality counseling as a dating & intimacy coach and surrogate partner. What sets my work apart from standard counseling and talk therapy is that my methods are highly experiential—meaning 'hands-on'—which for some clients is the only way they’re going to overcome their issues or develop the necessary skills & awareness to get where they need to go—meaning capable of genuine emotional intimacy and a fulfilling,...

In this episode, I share my perspective as a sex therapist about infidelity - the causes and effects, the therapy process, and some of the ways that relationships can begin to be healed after an affair.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get...

Tom LaPonti spent the earlier part of his life walking the fence between a creative career and a professional one as a project manager in technology. As a creative he was recognized for various accolades in film, television and stage as a writer, director, producer. As a project manager he won praise for developing people into successful, productive units that completed projects on time and under budget. Everything came to a halt in 2013 with the sudden death of his father to Stage 4 lung...

It's good to be back after a brief hiatus from podcasting. Thank you to new listeners as well as longtime listeners of the show for being with me today! Today I talk with Dr. Becky Lynn. Dr. Lynn is a gynecologist and women's health specialist who specializes in sexual function and is a trained sexual counselor. She is known for her research looking at the effects of cannabis on the sexual experience in women.  She is a local expert in persistent genital arousal disorder and has helped many...

Diana Indries and her husband Robert have created Better Topics, which is a card game that more love, joy and connection by way of deeper conversations for couples. Connect: www.BetterTopics.com Kickstarter YouTube   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in...

Joining me all the way from South Korea is Elliott Davis,  a relationship coach who says, "My stories, failures, and triumphs in love—along with my passion for listening and learning—make me a an excellent partner in relationship conversations! I genuinely enjoy helping improve their relationships, inside and outside the bedroom, with humor, tough love and understanding." After a brief discussion about how his experience of living with Coronavirus in South Korea differs from the experience in...

Today my discussion is with Masked Therapist. We have a very wide-ranging discussion about social justice, BLM, policing and police reform, and opportunities for positive permanent change. Here are some show notes for topics mentioned during our conversation: - Adam Zaborowski fired at police with AK-47 after arguing over mask rules, police said - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/03/mask-mandatory-pennsylvania-shooting-police/?outputType=amp - People shot to...

My guest today is Paul A. Brotherton, a self-described "Strong Educated African American". Our conversation ranges from discussion about the social unrest and uprising in his home city of Chicago during the taping of this episode, to Black Lives Matter, to managing relationships during quarantine and other challenging times, and much more.   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the...

Today's guest is Susan Bratton. From her website: "Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion.   We talk about orgasms, "using the whole banana", exploring new sexual territory, and much...

My guest today is Jenelle Marie Pierce, who is the Executive Director of The STI Project, an Adjunct Professor in Asheville, NC, a Spokeperson for PositiveSingles.com, and a wonderful person and interviewee. Our conversation focuses on living and dating with an STI as well as overcoming shame and stigma to find empowerment in our lives.   Connect:   www.TheSTIProject.com www.PositiveSingles.com Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest     About...

Lena Elkhatib is "a relationship and sex therapist practicing at Essentia Therapy, my private practice in Chicago, Illinois. But the reality is, I bring many other identities into my work: Career changer, creative, partner, parent, Arab-American, Muslim woman, 3rd culture kid, Unicorn and Dragon Aficionado. All the aspects of who I am shape my mission: To work with people through curiosity, compassion and creativity to explore, challenge and REWRITE the sexual scripts that they have inherited...

Today's conversation is with Karen Washington, LMFT. She's the primary sex therapist at a group practice in Chicago. Our discussion revolves around improving the sex lives of couples, but we cover a lot more ground as well. Connect: www.relationshipreality312.com   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples...

Today's conversation is with Luka and Esther of SQSH, an organization that provides free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community. Luka (they/them), a queer non-binary Singaporean immigrant, founded the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline using a $5,000 grant and their prior experience working on a sexual assault helpline and volunteering at The Trevor Project. Born and raised in Singapore, a highly homophobic...

My interview today with Daphne Walker-Thoth is another in a series of conversations I've recorded with people of color about their experiences. You'll notice that during this conversation I sometimes have difficulty even knowing how to ask some questions. I've chosen to leave the interview unedited so that my listeners can hear what it sounds like to have raw - and sometimes messy - conversations. Daphne is a retired substance abuse counselor emeritus. Before recently retiring, she devoted...

Today I have a frank conversation about the experience of being a person of color in the U.S. with fellow podcasters. This episode is for people who want to learn and grow. It's not always easy to sit in the feelings of discomfort that this topic can cause, but it is important. Thank you for being here with me. Connect: Marcus O. Boston is "a 30-something, single black male, that has had his fair share of wins and losses on the battlefield of love. However, he reigns as one that is true to...

Today's episode is a follow up to the last one! Cliterally Speaking The Podcast was generous to ask me to be a guest on their show as well, so today I'm in the interviewee chair. We have a lot of fun talking about (and drinking) wine, our relationships, sex, therapy, and lots more.   Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist....

My guests today are the hosts of the popular show "Cliterally Speaking The Podcast". Cliterally Speaking The Podcast features honest, vulnerable, unapologetic (and funny) conversations over a bottle of wine. Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud    About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians,"...

Author Barry McCarthy joins us again to talk about the differences and similarities between male and female sexuality, how couples can build mutually satisfying intimate relationships, and more.   Connect: Email - [email protected] - Purchase Barry's Books   About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping...

Eden Adele is committed to creating practical ways to encourage dynamic women over 40 to create, maintain, and enjoy lavish love from the inside out. Connect: www.edenadele.comFacebookYouTube About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com  Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018.  Get marriage...