Episodes
A listener has spent 7 years trying to get over a breakup. Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige talk loneliness – Is it normal? Harmful? How do you break the cycle?
Published 09/03/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige answer your questions about men's shifting place in society – like whether or not to think of them as poop-flinging primates.
Published 08/20/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige respond to listener feedback from our 'Childhood Abuse' show (ep. 29), which turns into a deep dive on narcissism.
Published 08/13/18
Chrissy Teigen inspires Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige to praise a bit of jealousy. But they CAN’T abide the guilt women suffer for not having kids.
Published 08/06/18
Silvia shares a very personal story. Dr Ramani helps unpack it, and looks at how survivors, their loved ones, and even perpetrators can best process childhood trauma.
Published 07/30/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige explore "the chase," and the growing narrative that men wooing women are damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Published 07/23/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige discuss the recent boom in celebrity shotgun engagements. Then, they unpack the public reaction to a Bachelorette contestant's "virginity outing."
Published 07/16/18
Silvia Saige will soon be the first woman featured on Men.com, a gay male porn site. She and Dr. Ramani brace for a backlash. Then, they offer do's and don'ts for summer romance!
Published 07/09/18
Dr Ramani just joined Megyn Kelly to talk about cheating on the Today Show. This is the much more in-depth guide, with co-host and adult film star Silvia Saige.
Published 06/11/18
Dr Ramani gave an interview to Harper's Bazaar about MILFs, which is Silvia Saige's porn niche! Together, they look at the origin, social pressure and psychology of The Hot Mom.
Published 05/21/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige look at the root psychology of Prom Season, to parse out how teens and parents can embrace the ritual without cracking under societal pressure.
Published 05/07/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige dismantle the dream of fairy tale love! Not because it doesn't exist, but because those who look for it get the WORST possible outcomes. We explain why.
Published 04/30/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige welcome "guest professors": 2-time Gay Porn Performer of the Year, Wesley Woods, and the co-hosts of Gay vs Straight Bitches, Rachel Paulson and Lindsey McKeon!
Published 04/16/18
Dr Ramani recaps SxSW, where a capacity crowd piled in to hear her talk about narcissism. Speaking of, Ramani and co-host Silvia Saige dissect Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels, and the public's response.
Published 04/02/18
This special Friday release is a sneak peek at Dr Ramani's South By Southwest lecture: Staying Sane and Healthy In A Narcissistic World. Catch her LIVE at SXSW Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11!
Published 03/09/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige explore the "sexual doldrums" between Valentine's Day and summer. Then, they answer listener questions about dating transgender partners and lesbians getting pregnant.
Published 03/05/18
Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige discover a common thread between Valentine's Day pressure, the Aziz Ansari scandal and terrible parenting: A lack of transparency. But can making your intentions clear go too far?
Published 02/12/18
Dr Ramani is back! And she's just in time to prepare our listeners for the minefield of Valentine's Day. As far as she's concerned, it's the worst day of the year for love.
Published 02/06/18
Dr. Ramani and Silvia Saige discuss the four month holiday period, from Thanksgiving until Valentine’s Day. Dr. Ramani weighs in on people trying to live up to expectations, and how that gets magnified during the holidays, which in turn creates tension for partners. To remedy all of this sadness they decide to come up with the 12 Days of Sex for the Holidays, in hopes of bringing back the joy, love, fun, and lots of sex as the ultimate gift for you and your partner.
Published 12/18/17
Dr. Ramani and Silvia Saige discuss Louis CK and his exhibitionist masturbation issue. They dig deeper into using power for sex of any type and if there's a way to solve this problem. Dr. Ramani brings up the sexual spectrum in America, ranging from Calvanistic to outrageously deviant, and why we're at extremes. Silvia laments the fact that we don't teach our kids about sex in a healthy way.
Published 11/14/17
Dr. Ramani and Silvia Saige sound off on Kevin Spacey and wonder how many men are scared that they're next. They discuss whether anyone will change or just curtail behavior over fear of getting caught. Then they dissect an article suggesting that cheating is good for relationships and break down monogamy, honesty. Exploring pair mating vs open relationships and ultimately deciding that what matters most for humans is our capability to love. 
Published 10/30/17
Dr. Ramani and Silvia Saige continue discussing the Harvey Weinstein controversy with the #MeToo hashtag. They explore why it's so hard for women to come forward when they've been harassed or assaulted and how there's a lot of shame in being a whistleblower. Also, how there's always the potential for quiet blowback even though you've done the right thing.  Plus, Woody Allen's idiot comments, Mayim Bailik pissing people off online, and how harassment even exists in porn. 
Published 10/23/17
Dr. Ramani is joined once again by comedian and pornstar Siliva Saige. They discuss the topic on everyone's minds right now, the Harvey Weinstein scandal. From Harvey, to Bill Cosby, to Anthony Weiner, they go hard on narcissistic predators and the people that enable them. Plus, they both take issue with so called "sex addiction" and people that use it as an excuse for harassment and cheating. Get Dr. Ramani's book Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship With A Narcissist now!
Published 10/16/17
Dr. Ramani welcomes back guest host, pornstar & comedian Silvia Saige. They talk about the Anthony Weiner conviction which leads them down the road of how tech interacts with sex. From filtering what you do sexually online to how passionate love is unsustainable. Plus, Silvia opens up about having ongoing "relationships" with fans that go to far. Plus, the question everyone wants answered--is it better to engage online or pick up a hooker on the corner?
Published 10/02/17
Dr. Ramani Durvasula and guest host Sasha Knox talk to Mare Simone, a sex surrogate and tantric sex educator.  Mare provides sex coaching for individuals and couples. She is offering a comp consultation to our listeners. Visit MareSimone.com for more info.  The group discusses sex issues including shame and guilt. Mutual masturbation vs. engaged sex. How does sex surrogacy compare to prostitution? Is tantra better than just banging it out? And much much more. 
Published 09/25/17