Welcome to Episode 418 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Keeley Rankin, a returning guest, to talk about sexual positions and how exploring them can enhance intimacy and pleasure. Keeley shares practical insights from her new course, “Sex Class,” designed to help people connect more deeply with themselves and their partners.

Keely Rankin, a leading sex and relationship coach based in San Francisco, has been helping men, women, and couples overcome intimacy challenges and achieve fulfilling sexual experiences since 2010. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy from John F. Kennedy University. Keely is the co-founder of BetterSexEd.org and the co-creator of Sex as Meditation, an innovative workshop series that integrates mindfulness with sexuality.

Her credentials include being a Certified Somatica Method Practitioner (a relational and experiential body-based therapy), Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Certified Queer Conscious Educator, and training in Hakomi Therapy, a somatic and mindfulness-based method. She is also trained in Recreation of the Self, a system designed to help individuals live authentically and maintain deep, undivided relationships.

In this episode, you will hear:

· Practical Tips For Choosing Positions

· Common Mistakes Couples Make

· Building Confidence In The Bedroom

· Adapting Positions For All Body Types

· Communicating Effectively With Your Partner

· Managing Premature Ejaculation

· Addressing Delayed Orgasm

· Adding Playfulness To Intimacy

· Tools Like Swings And Wedge Pillows

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Welcome to Episode 417 of the Sexology Podcast! In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Debbie Herbenick, who speaks to me about sexting, its role in sexual development, and how we can navigate this topic with care and understanding.

Dr. Debby Herbenick is an internationally recognized sexual and reproductive health professor, researcher, and educator.

She is a Provost Professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health and director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion.For more than 20 years, she has dedicated her efforts to understanding how people experience their bodies and sexual lives.

Among her 200+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, she has published on population-level sexual health issues (including Zika knowledge and adolescent/young adult sexuality education), college sexual health, and changing sexual behavior trends. Dr. Herbenick has also developed and validated measurement scales to assess genital self-image (which can be thought of as how people feel about their genitals and is relevant to people’s willingness to seek healthcare) as well as sexual pleasure.

In this episode, you will hear:

● Sexting As Part Of Adolescent Development

● State Laws And Legal Risks Of Sexting

● Educating Teens To Reduce Risky Behaviors

● Open Communication Between Parents And Teens

● Sexting Risks And Practices For Adults

● Privacy Protection And Harm Reduction Tips

● AI-Generated Nudes And Their Impact

● Trusted Adults To Support Teens’ Education

● Dr. Herbenick’s New Book On Teen Sexual Health

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Welcome to Episode 416 of the Sexology Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Marina Gerner to discuss her fascinating book on femtech - short for female technology. Together, we explored some groundbreaking innovations in women's health tech, such as smart bras designed for heart monitoring and devices aimed at preventing birth injuries.

Dr. Gerner shared the challenges that femtech continues to face, including biases in funding and the persistent societal taboos surrounding women's health. Our conversation highlighted just how critical this technology is for advancing women’s health, while also emphasizing the need for increased visibility and investment in this space.

Marina Gerner is an award-winning journalist who has written about finance, tech and culture for publications including The Economist, Financial Times, Wired, The Times, Wall Street Journal, and more. Hailed as "a Renaissance woman of the modern age," she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective. Marina is also an Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. Born in Kyiv, she has lived in Frankfurt, New York, and London.

In this episode, you will hear:

● A Quick Overview of Her Book on Femtech

● The Systemic Biases Against Female Health Products

● Innovations Like the Smart Bra for Heart Health

● The Challenges Facing Female Health Innovators

● Why Sexual Pleasure is a Vital Part of Health

● Underfunded Areas Like Pregnancy Loss and Incontinence

● Breaking Through Taboos in Women’s Health

● Social Media Censorship Challenges for Female Health Products

● Exciting Future Trends in Sex Tech

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