The Sexology Lab

The conversation on human potential is incomplete without erotic intelligence. The Sexology Lab is where intimacy meets science, and where curiosity replaces shame. Each week, we step inside The Lab with the most compelling minds in modern sexology: pioneering researchers, visionary clinicians, sextech innovators, cultural disruptors, and leading educators. Together, we explore the questions shaping the future of desire, connection, and human wellness. This isn’t a podcast about the physical act. It’s a podcast about being human. Subscribe and join us as redefine wellness.

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  Episode #29

  What Intimacy Coordinators Really Do | Jamie Monahan Part 2 | Episode 29

  Sep 17, 202624 minS1

  What actually happens when actors film a sex scene—and who makes sure intimacy is choreographed, communicated, and consensual? In this episode of The Sexology Lab, intimacy coordinator Jamie Monahan takes us behind the scenes of intimate storytelling in film, television, theater, and audio erotica. Jamie shares what the job really involves day-to-day, why actors often struggle more with voicing intimacy in audio than performing it on camera, and how confidentiality, clear communication, and aftercare help build crucial trust on set. We also dive into Jamie's perspective on why intimacy coordination goes beyond just stopping harm, how actors can detach from heavy emotional roles, why younger generations aren't anti-sex on screen but want authentic representation, and how media serves as real-world sex education. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Audio Intimacy vs. On-Camera Intimacy: Actors are often more confident physically acting out a scene of intimacy than voicing it. A Day in the Life of an Intimacy Coordinator: The job starts long before filming, Confidentiality Builds Safety: Actors often share private details or anxieties. I Intimacy Coordination Is Artistry, Not Policing: A common myth is that intimacy coordinators exist to police sets. Younger Audiences Want Better Representation: Gen Z isn't uninterested in intimacy in media; rather, they reject formulaic scenes that lack purpose. SHOW SUMMARY: 00:00 – Audio Drama Intimacy vs. Film and TV 00:27 – Meet Jamie Monahan & Introduction 01:11 – Aftercare, Mental Health, and Leaving the Role on Set 03:52 – What Intimacy Coordinators Actually Look For on the Monitors 05:18 – A Day in the Life of an Intimacy Coordinator: From Prep to Set 08:04 – Choreographing the Scene: On-the-Fly Adjustments and Script Writing 11:05 – Why Voicing Intimacy in Audio Is Harder Than Acting It on Camera 13:44 – The Vocal Technique of Sensual Sound and Lower Registers 14:28 – LIGHTNING ROUND: Awkward Props, Myths, and On-Set Signals 16:39 – Humor vs. Vulnerability During Intimate Filming 17:41 – The Power of Confidentiality and Trust with Actors 20:38 – Media as Sex Education and the Future of Authentic Human Connection RESOURCES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: The Sexology Lab is powered by Sexual Health Alliance, the premier global hub for accredited sexology certifications, evidence-based continuing education (CE/CEU), and an expansive international network of therapists, healthcare providers, educators, and sexuality professionals.Learn directly from industry pioneers and leading voices in modern sexual wellness: Explore the Community: ⁠ https://sexualhealthalliance.com/⁠ Certifications: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/get-certified-allcertifications⁠ Join Us at AMPLIFY this October 2026! As millions turn to digital media, social platforms, and modern culture for guidance on sex, relationships, and identity, clinicians and educators must shape conversations that are inclusive, evidence-based, and representative. Secure your conference pass: ⁠https://www.sexologylab.com/amplify⁠ Resources, people, and projects discussed in this episode: Jamie Monahan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5536708/ Ember and Ice: https://www.tryquinn.com/series/ember-and-ice Heated Rivalry: https://www.instagram.com/heatedrivalrycrave/?hl=en Chala Hunter: https://www.chalahunter.com/ Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC): https://www.idcprofessionals.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us continue bringing thoughtful conversations about sexuality, relationships, culture, media, and human behavior to listeners around the world. Thanks for tuning in to The Sexology Lab . See you next week! https://www.sexologylab.com/

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  Episode #28

  What Really Happens When Actors Film Intimate Scenes? | Jamie Monahan | Episode 28

  Sep 10, 202626 minS1

  What actually happens when actors film a sex scene—and who makes sure intimacy is choreographed, communicated, and consensual? In this episode of The Sexology Lab , intimacy coordinator and intimacy director Jamie Monahan takes us behind the scenes of intimate storytelling in film, television, theater, and audio. Jamie shares how her background as an actor and director led her into intimacy coordination, what the job really involves, and why the role is about much more than preventing something from going wrong. We also dive into Jamie’s work with Quinn Audio on Ember and Ice , featuring Heated Rivalry actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. Jamie explores how intimacy can reveal character, why consent and aftercare matter on and off screen, how audio erotica creates new opportunities for immersive storytelling, and why better representations of intimacy in media can shape the way audiences understand sex itself. Filming intimacy is far more technical than it looks. An intimacy coordinator is both a creative collaborator and an advocate. Intimate scenes can tell us something important about characters. Consent on screen matters off screen, too. Intimacy coordination isn't only about stopping harm. SHOW SUMMARY: 00:00 – Why an Actor May Still Need an Intimacy Coordinator 00:27 – Meet Jamie Monahan 01:20 – Jamie's Most Unexpected Fun Fact 01:45 – What Filming a Sex Scene Really Looks Like 03:00 – What Is Quinn Audio? 04:00 – Behind Ember and Ice 04:40 – Romance, War, and the Intimacy Arc 06:05 – When Romance Fandom Crosses Into Audio Erotica 06:55 – Are We in a "Smut Renaissance"? 08:20 – Sex Scenes Should Tell Us Something 09:20 – What Heated Rivalry Does Differently 10:30 – Consent as Character Development 11:35 – Media Is Sex Education, Whether We Like It or Not 13:10 – From Actor and Director to Intimacy Coordinator 14:00 – The Sexual Assault Scene That Changed Her Career 14:40 – "Your Body Doesn't Know the Difference" 15:00 – Discovering a Brand-New Profession 16:20 – Following Curiosity Into a Career 17:30 – What Does an Intimacy Coordinator Actually Do? 18:40 – Why This Role Became Necessary 19:20 – No More Surprise Nudity on Set 20:00 – You Can't Remove Power Dynamics 20:45 – What If an Actor Doesn't Want an Intimacy Coordinator? 21:05 – One Bad Experience Doesn't Define an Entire Profession 22:00 – When the Bigger Star Says, "I Don't Need One" 23:00 – "I Know He's Not a Creep" Misses the Point 24:00 – Making Intimacy Coordination Standard Practice The S//xology Lab is powered by S//xual Health Alliance, the premier global hub for accredited sexology certifications, evidence-based continuing education (CE/CEU), and an expansive international network of therapists, healthcare providers, educators, and s//xuality professionals.Learn directly from industry pioneers and leading voices in modern s//xual wellness: Explore the Community: ⁠ https://sexualhealthalliance.com/⁠ Accredited Certifications & Clinical Training: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/get-certified-allcertifications⁠ Join Us at AMPLIFY this October 2026! As millions turn to digital media, social platforms, and modern culture for guidance on s//x, relationships, and identity, clinicians and educators must shape conversations that are inclusive, evidence-based, and representative. Secure your conference pass: ⁠https://www.sexologylab.com/amplify⁠ Resources, people, and projects discussed in this episode Jamie Monahan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5536708/ Ember and Ice: https://www.tryquinn.com/series/ember-and-ice Heated Rivalry: https://www.instagram.com/heatedrivalrycrave/?hl=en Chala Hunter: https://www.chalahunter.com/ Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC): https://www.idcprofessionals.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Thanks for tuning in to The Sexology Lab . See you next week! https://www.sexologylab.com/

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  Episode #27

  Trauma Doesn't Stay Outside the Bedroom | Amanda Jepson | Episode 27

  Sep 3, 202653 minS1

  Trauma doesn't stay neatly contained in the past—and it doesn't stay outside the bedroom. In this episode of The Sexology Lab , we sit down with Amanda Jepson , SHA-certified and AASECT-certified sex therapist and trauma specialist, to explore how trauma can shape desire, pleasure, trust, touch, attachment, communication, and relational safety. Amanda explains why trauma-informed sex therapy often requires slowing down, building safety first, and helping clients reconnect with their bodies and sexuality at their own pace. We also talk about affirming care for erotic minorities, the risks of clinician bias, how Amanda chooses between modalities like EMDR, CPT, narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT, and what good care actually looks like for queer, kinky, non-monogamous, disabled, larger-bodied, and otherwise marginalized clients. Plus, Amanda shares how current political realities are showing up in the therapy room—and why community, supervision, curiosity, and ethical self-reflection matter more than ever. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trauma can affect sexuality even when the trauma itself wasn't sexual. Trust, nervous-system regulation, desire, touch, vulnerability, attachment, and orgasm can all be impacted. Trauma-informed sex therapy moves at the client's pace. Safety and stabilization come first, followed by trauma processing and then deeper reconnection with pleasure, sexuality, and relationships. Clinicians have to examine their own bias. Erotic minorities can be harmed when professionals pathologize, judge, minimize, or over-romanticize identities and behaviors based on their own beliefs instead of listening to the client. SHOW SUMMARY: 00:00 Trauma & Sexuality 00:42 Erotic Minorities 01:54 Origin Story 04:00 Fluid Labels 04:32 Sensate Focus 05:48 Overcoming Bias 06:58 Clinical Gaps: OCSB 08:26 Taboo Porn & Guilt 12:35 EMDR, CPT & CBT 18:12 Safety & Stabilization 20:21 Fight or Flight vs. Orgasm 23:54 Somatic Coping 25:38 Ready for Reconnection 28:28 Kink, BDSM & CNM Trauma 31:52 Polyamory Affirming Care 36:56 Therapist Humility 38:22 LGBTQ+ Across Politics 45:28 Ethics: Community & Military 46:53 Post-Traumatic Growth 47:54 Rapid Fire Myths & Skills 49:45 SHA Experience RESOURCES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: The Sexology Lab is powered by Sexual Health Alliance, the premier global hub for accredited sexology certifications, evidence-based continuing education (CE/CEU), and an expansive international network of therapists, healthcare providers, educators, and sexuality professionals.Learn directly from industry pioneers and leading voices in modern sexual wellness: Explore the Community: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/ Accredited Certifications & Clinical Training: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/get-certified-allcertifications Join Us at AMPLIFY this October 2026! Modern intimacy is evolving. As millions turn to digital media, social platforms, and modern culture for guidance on sex, relationships, and identity, clinicians and educators must shape conversations that are inclusive, evidence-based, and representative. Secure your conference pass: https://www.sexologylab.com/amplify Resources and concepts discussed in this episode include: Amanda Jepson: https://colorfullifetherapy.com/ Sexual Health Alliance: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/ EMDR: https://www.emdria.org/ Tell Me What You Want by Dr. Justin Lehmiller: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/books/ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more people with thoughtful, evidence-informed conversations about sex, relationships, trauma, and human behavior. Thanks for tuning in to The Sexology Lab . See you next week! https://www.sexologylab.com/

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  Episode #26

  Why You're Not in the Mood (And There's Nothing Wrong With You) | Dr. Nazanin Moali | Episode 26

  Aug 27, 202635 minS1

  Today in The Lab, we sit down with Dr. Nazanin Moali, licensed clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and host of the Sexology Podcast, to unpack one of the most common concerns in modern relationships: low desire. Dr. Moali explains why so many people mistakenly believe something is "wrong" with them when they aren't spontaneously in the mood, and how understanding responsive desire can completely change the way we think about intimacy. We also explore the hidden factors that quietly erode desire—including chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, emotional safety, body image, mental load, relationship dynamics, and the myth that great sex should always happen effortlessly. Plus, Dr. Moali shares practical strategies couples can use to reconnect, communicate about sex, and cultivate desire over time instead of waiting for it to magically appear. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Most people experience responsive desire , meaning desire often follows arousal—not the other way around—and there's nothing broken about that. Stress, emotional safety, mental load, and disconnection have a profound impact on desire, often more than libido itself. Great sex isn't effortless—it requires communication, curiosity, and intentionally creating the conditions where desire can thrive. SHOW SUMMARY: 00:00 - 00:44 – Debunking the Myth of Spontaneous Libido vs. Responsive Desire 01:48 – Dr. Nazanin Moali on Clinical Sex Therapy and Modern Intimacy 04:16 – Hollywood Misconceptions: Understanding Responsive Desire in Relationships 06:16 – Nervous System Dysregulation, Burnout, and Low Sexual Drive 08:45 – Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Movement, and Regulating Stress for Pleasure 11:21 – Building Emotional Safety, Healing Trauma, and Overcoming Bodily Disconnection 12:48 – Overcoming Long-Term Relationship Predictability with Erotic Novelty 13:56 – Mapping Your Erotic Template and Using an Erotic Journal 16:56 – Cortisol Overload, Body Image Issues, and Navigating Sexual Shame 17:59 – Libido Killers: Antidepressant Side Effects and Perimenopause Hormonal Shifts 18:43 – Practical Insights from the Sexology Practice Guide 19:43 – Managing Desire Discrepancies and the Myth of Effortless Intimacy 21:18 – Sexual Communication Strategies: Sexy Happy Hour and Intimacy Menus 22:24 – Domestics Resentment: Chore Inequity and the Parent-Child Relationship Dynamic 27:12 – Rebalancing the Mental Load and Sensory Overload for Caregivers and Moms 27:42 – Dr. Nazanin Moali’s Journey Founding the Sexology Podcast 31:16 – De-stigmatizing Taboo Intimacy Topics, Kink, Pegging, and Sexual Education 32:45 – Content Creation Tips for Aspiring Sexual Health Podcasters 34:11 – Why Sex Feels Like a Chore: Shifting from Goal to Experience RESOURCES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: The Sexology Lab is powered by Sexual Health Alliance, the premier global hub for sexology certifications, evidence-based continuing education (CE/CEU), and an expansive international network of therapists, healthcare providers, educators, and sexuality professionals. Explore the Community: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/ Certifications: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/get-certified-allcertifications Join Us at AMPLIFY: The 2026 SHA Annual ConferenceModern intimacy is evolving. As millions turn to digital media, social platforms, and modern culture for guidance on sex, relationships, and identity, clinicians and educators must shape conversations that are inclusive, evidence-based, and representative. Secure your conference pass: https://www.sexologylab.com/amplify More from this episode's guest at: Dr. Nazanin Moali: https://oasis2care.com/ Sexology Podcast: https://sexologypodcast.com/ The Erotic Mind by Jack Morin SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to The Sexology Lab. See you next week! www.sexologylab.com

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  Episode #25

  The Kids Are Alright: Dr. Eli Sheff on 25+ Years of Polyamorous Family Research | Episode 25

  Aug 20, 202630 minS1

  What kind of relationship actually works for you—and how much of that answer comes from what you genuinely want versus what you've been taught a relationship is supposed to look like?In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Dr. Eli Sheff, sociologist, certified sexuality educator, longtime researcher of consensual non-monogamy, and Director of Sexual Health Alliance's Advanced Certification in Consensual Non-Monogamy. Drawing on more than 25 years of research, Dr. Sheff takes us beyond the stereotypes surrounding polyamory and into what people's relationships and families actually look like. In Part 2, we turn to Dr. Sheff's groundbreaking longitudinal research on polyamorous families with children. After decades of following these families, her findings challenge one of the biggest assumptions about consensual non-monogamy: that unconventional relationship structures inherently create instability for children. Instead, her research highlights resilience, emotional intelligence, strong support networks, and the importance of what she calls polyaffective relationships KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dr. Sheff's long-term research challenges assumptions that children raised in polyamorous families are inherently confused or unstable; the families in her research demonstrate significant stability, resilience, emotional connection, and social support. Strong polyamorous families often rely on polyaffective relationships—lasting emotional bonds that can remain important even when sexual or romantic relationships change. The quality of relationships, communication, consent, and support may tell us far more about a family's well-being than whether its structure fits conventional expectations. SHOW SUMMARY: 00:00 - 02:56 - Common Mistakes in Consensual Non-Monogamy & Navigating the Unicorn Hunters Phenomenon 02:56 - 06:13 - Unpacking Threesome Dynamics: Deconstructing Male Fantasies and Pornography Expectations 06:13 - 11:00 - The Evolution of Consensual Non-Monogamy in Academic Research and Psychology 11:00 - 16:50 - Debunking Myths About Polyamorous Families: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Child Support Networks 16:50 - 20:05 - How Children Form Relationships with Parental Partners in Polyamorous Homes 20:05 - 23:53 - Overcoming Societal Stigma and Understanding Boundaries in Polyamorous Parenting 23:53 - 27:51 - Lightning Round: Media Representation, Pop Culture Portrayals, and the Reality of Non-Monogamous Lifestyles 27:51 - 30:05 - A Message for the Next Generation: Releasing Shame and Embracing Sexual Health and Relationship Diversity RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Sexology Lab is powered by Sexual Health Alliance, the premier global hub for accredited sexology certifications, evidence-based continuing education (CE/CEU), and an expansive international network of therapists, healthcare providers, educators, and sexuality professionals. Learn directly from industry pioneers and leading voices in modern sexual wellness: Explore the Community: SexualHealthAlliance.com Accredited Certifications & Clinical Training: sexualhealthalliance.com/get-certified-allcertifications Join Us at AMPLIFY: The 2026 SHA Annual Conference Modern intimacy is evolving. As millions turn to digital media, social platforms, and modern culture for guidance on sex, relationships, and identity, clinicians and educators must shape conversations that are inclusive, evidence-based, and representative. AMPLIFY 2026 brings together leading practitioners to revolutionize how we educate, communicate, and transform modern relationship wellness. Secure your conference pass: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/sha-annual-conference-2026 More from this episode's guest and topics discussed: Dr. Eli Sheff: https://elisabethsheff.com/ The Bonding Project: https://www.bondingproject.com/ Sexual Health Alliance Advanced Certification in Consensual Non-Monogamy: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/consensual-non-monogamy-certification

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