Sex and Intimacy
Sex and Intimacy
Join us for an insightful exploration of the intricacies of sexual connections and relationship dynamics.
Renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski teams up with Dr. Kristie Overstreet to unravel the complexities of sexual satisfaction, self-discovery, and navigating societal expectations.
In this episode, Dr. Kristie and Dr. Emily Nagoski delve deep into the importance of self-connection, pleasure, and authenticity in fostering healthy, fulfilling relationships.
From challenging gender roles to reframing the conversation around desire and pleasure, Dr. Nagoski shares valuable insights aimed at empowering individuals to embrace their sexuality with confidence and joy.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice, or a fresh perspective on sexual wellbeing, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement to guide you on your journey towards greater intimacy and connection.
Discover the Secrets to Healthy Relationship
Learn how to assess your relationship health and avoid staying in unfulfilling connections. Explore the key dynamics that make a relationship thrive, from mutual respect to effective conflict resolution. Discover the importance of quality time, shared values, and trust in nurturing a loving partnership.
In this episode, Dr. Kristie dives deep into the world of relationships, shedding light on what it takes to build and maintain a fulfilling partnership.
Whether in a relationship or looking to improve your connection with others, this episode has insights that can make a real difference.
How can constantly seeking other people’s opinions prevent someone from trusting their own judgement and decision making?
In the episode, Dr. Kristie gives five steps someone can take to start trusting themselves more: reflecting on their core values, practicing self-compassion, cultivating self-awareness, looking at their past progress and small goals, and learning to say no.
Mindfulness is also an important bonus step.
While getting others’ perspectives is fine, people need to bring their own perspectives to the table as well and make decisions that feel right for them.
How do we define fidelity?
What’s cheating even in non-monogamous relationships?
How do you deal with the feelings that come up?
How do you have conversations about them and everything in between?
We tend to think of being jealous in such a bad light, but there are some good things that can come from it. In the same way, there are a lot of different types of relationships, from monogamous to relationship chaos and everything in between.
In this episode, I’m chatting with Paige Bond. She is a marriage and family therapist, she helps individuals, and couples work on feeling more connected and secure in their relationships.
In this episode, we will discuss emotional safety, what truly occurs when we lack it, how to restore sex and intimacy when they are lacking, the relationship between our attachment style and emotional safety, how that’s connected to it,
and the 10 practical steps to start practicing and
tust is vital when making major life decisions,
In this episode we’ll delve into how to foster that trust in oneself. We’ll also discuss how to navigate when you feel unsure and how to handle the inevitable setbacks. Remember, growth is not linear, and taking a step back often precedes moving forward. We’ll stand together facing the tough decisions, making this formidable journey less intimidating.
Is true love a reason to be monogamous?
What happens when a relationship ends? If we think there’s only one person for us, what would happen if they died?
What if we ended our relationship with them? Why did those connections end? Does that mean the relationship meant nothing?
It can be overwhelming to be in a relationship. But when difficulties arise, they make you feel helpless. You certainly could use a few lessons to support you as you show up to be your best self. It is very possible that as you alter and become your healthiest self, maybe you’ll be in a better position to decide what has to be decided for your own wellbeing.
How can you communicate more effectively in your relationships? Start by accepting that you have no control over anyone else. You only have control over yourself, and that means being fully and authentically responsible for how you communicate.
Your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and experiences effect how you show up in your relationships.
Are you taking what someone says personally? Are you taking responsibility for what comes out of your mouth? Are you playing the victim? Do you get caught up in tit-for-tat arguments?
In today’s episode, Dr. Kristie will walk you through five specific actions you may start taking to improve your communication skills in relationships.
Sexual desire, arousal, and differences in desire happen, especially through changes in our life experiences. Dealing with these issues can cause shame, embarrassment, and anxiety.
The messages we’ve received through the years contribute to our self-talk, especially when it comes to our sexual selves. We begin to believe that something is wrong with us or that our desire is directly connected with our ability to love our partner and many other myths that negatively affect our sexual self-esteem.
How’s the foundation of your sexual self?
What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a child?
What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a teen?
What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a young adult?
Is your sexual template affecting your present relationship? Or your previous relationship?
You may rewrite your sexual template if you choose by first understanding what it is, where it came from, what it is made of, and how it works.
If you’re in a relationship, or, single, ask yourself the following:
How do I define intimacy?
What are my intimacy wants, needs, and desires?
Which ones are important to my partner (or future partner)?
Which do I need to prioritize for my current (or future) relationship?
When you consider the various types of intimacy, which types of connection do you prefer in your relationships?
In this episode, Dr. Kristie will help you better understand intimacy and how to use it to actually improve your relationships.
So you’re already one step ahead of the game by knowing yourself, understanding your intimacy needs, and preparing to avoid becoming a statistic of a short live relationship.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing with you an interview by Victoria Brown on her Very Best Self podcast
She interviewed me on various topics around intimacy, sex, and relationships.
Are you struggling with making a connection with somebody? Do you feel embarrassed when it comes to talking about sex with your partner? Pushing them away whenever the topic arises? If so, it’s time to explore your attachment style.
In this episode, I’ll cover the influence of attachment styles on your relationships, how they were formed in your childhood, and how this relates to adulthood. Understanding attachment styles and intimacy.
Relationships are all about giving and taking. Feelings, communication, and actions need to come from both partners. No one in a relationship wants to feel neglected or cared for. However, couples sometimes face the problem of giving too little and taking too much.
Partnerships without equality are problematic. That’s why Dr. Kristie will talk about the real benefits of equality in relationships in this episode. After listening to this episode, you’ll have the strategies to improve intimacy, focusing on both partners caring for their share of responsibilities within the relationship.
Boredom is a common problem couples face, especially those in long-term relationships. But you don’t have to be bored. Luckily, in this episode, Dr. Kristie talks about simple and practical steps that you can take to spice up a relationship that has gone stale.
In this episode, we are joined by an erotica writer and podcaster under the pen name Ruan Willow. She has written romance and erotic romance books and even started her own publishing house. We talk about normalizing fantasy desire and our own connection with ourselves and how erotica has allowed people to be able to get carried away with their own sense of imagination and imaginary play.
Are you happy in a relationship or satisfied with your sex life? Regardless if your single or in a relationship, in this week’s episode, we’re covering the different types of intimacy and how to get your needs met.
Have you ever thought of how your current definition of intimacy may be keeping you from getting your relationship needs met? In this week’s episode, you’ll learn how to talk about your relationship intimacy needs whether you’re single or in a relationship.
So many women are struggling with sexual health and genitourinary issues and not talking with anyone about it, much less getting help. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with urologist Dr. Rena Malik and you’ll learn what you need to know to feel more comfortable in your body.
In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Christine DeLozier. We discuss sexual potential, the connection between our nervous system and sex, and what foods to avoid to decrease sexual dysfunction. You’ll learn how much power you have over your desire, libido, and healthy sex life.
In this special episode, I’m the one on the hot seat with Kim Jefferson from the Fit Girl Magic podcast, where she interviews me about all things sex, intimacy, and communication in long-term relationships. You’re not going to want to miss this informative and action-packed episode.
In this week’s episode, listener questions are answered on intimacy and communication in relationships.
In this week’s episode, Shivonne Davis, from the Millennial Marriage Toolkit Summit, interviews Dr. Kristie on all things sex and marriage. We discuss developing your sexual self-esteem, communicating about sex, navigating desire differences, what makes a sexless marriage, and how to bring sexual collaboration into your relationship.
In this episode, I’m sharing the 11 roles of sex and the different reasons we use each.
In this episode, I’m covering why you need a sexual buffet and how you can build one in your relationship. Get ready to have options other than just what you think “sex” is supposed to be.
In this episode, I’m sharing with you the 5 myths that you may still be believing about sex that are negatively affecting you and your relationships. From desire differences to defining sex, you’ll learn the truth about these myths which will help you improve your relationships.
In this episode, I’m sharing with you the Do’s and Don’ts for a healthy sexual self. You deserve pleasure, connection, and safety when it comes to intimacy, so follow these do’s and don’ts in order to improve your sexual self.
From sexed to safe sex, and the truth about why it’s difficult to talk to our physicians about our sexual health… we’re covering it all with rock star OB/GYN Dr. Heather Irobunda.
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Allyn and I discuss the mind-body connection, the struggle with pleasure acceptance, and ways to reconnect with your body. If you ever feel disconnected during sex or struggle to connect with pleasure, don’t miss this week’s episode.
In this episode with Martin Fretwell, we discuss his journey with mental health, sexual health, and pleasure as well as why it’s so difficult to have this conversation in men’s spaces. Don’t miss our discussion on all things about men’s sexual health.
In this episode, I’m chatting with Lindsey Spelyng, founder + CEO of MamaCommon, a membership platform for growth-minded and time-strapped women to flourish in all seasons of motherhood. She celebrates authenticity and vulnerability in herself and others more than anything, which is what she’s creating in her community.
In this episode, I’m interviewing Courtney Brame, founder of Something Positive for Positive People, an organization advocating for the integration of post-STI diagnosis support resources and STD prevention efforts while connecting people struggling with STI stigma to mental health resources. We discuss stigma, discrimination, what to do post-diagnosis, communication about your diagnosis, and much more in our open chat about STIs.
Ever wondered what your attachment style, resentment, boundaries and communication have to do with sex? In this special episode today, I’m sharing my interview from the I’m Not Late; You’re Just Early podcast, hosted by Sabrina Parmar. Don’t miss our conversation to help you improve not just your relationships, but the one with yourself as well!
In this episode, I’ll teach you how our inner critic has a big effect on both our emotional and sexual selves as well as how you can begin to re-write the narrative. When you feel more in control of your thoughts and beliefs, your inner critic will be empowered to help you build a better relationship with yourself and others.
In this episode, I’m covering how to talk to your kids about sex. From not knowing what to say, or how to say it, to figuring out at what age parents should start talking to their kids about sex, this episode will help parents navigate that conversation and help deal with the uncomfortability of talking about their own sexuality and sexual selves.
This is an excerpt from my interview with Josey and Alexa from their podcast Chasing Alignment. We had such an incredible conversation I had to share it with you here. From common questions I answer to everything you want to know about pleasure, we cover it in this interview.
In this week’s episode, Gabrielle Smith shares what you need to know about ethical non-monogamy, her journey, and what most people get wrong about opening up their relationships.
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Krystyna Holland a physical therapist who specializes in the provision of trauma-informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. We discuss what is pelvic floor PT, what to expect at a first appointment, how it helps many issues you wouldn’t think about, the stigma of talking about sex with your doctor, dilators, and much more.
Today, I’m chatting with Kevin Nahai, speaker and coach. He and I connected and once I heard his story I knew I had to have him on the show. From dealing with a chronic disease to depression, disordered eating, and toxic relationships, he has been able to transform his life, overcome his challenges, and now helps people do the same with his tips and strategies.
Have you ever wondered how your sexual self changes over time? In this episode, Dr. Amy Killen, anti-aging, and a regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization, aesthetics, and longevity medicine shares her insight in sexual longevity. As a board-certified emergency medicine physician with ten years of ER experience, she saw the impact of unchecked, chronic disease, and disability from the front lines before transitioning to anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Join us for a discussion on optimal sexual health, how hormones affect our libido, new treatments for sexual optimization, and the power of stem cells.
Does it feel like your relationship is missing something? If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner or need to improve trust in your relationship, start by focusing on any of the 12 types of intimacy. In this episode, I’ll share the 12 different types of intimacy that we are looking for in our relationships. From physical intimacy to emotional intimacy, there are several more needs to be met in order to have our healthiest relationship.
Ever wonder what a reality star expert has to say about sex? Dr. Kristie is chatting with Dr. Ish Major is the co-host of WeTV’s hit series Marriage & Family Boot Camp Reality Stars and frequent guest host on The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show, The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show.
Ready to bust some sex myths that you thought were true? Join me in this episode as I chat with Dr. Emily Jamea, sex and relationship therapist, to challenge our beliefs about sex. We discuss why it’s difficult to talk about sex, how to communicate with your kids about sex, myths about sex that you thought were true, and much more. Dr. Emily brings her experience and knowledge to the show while sharing information and tips you don’t want to miss.
How do we learn how to talk about sex? From what we’re taught growing up to our past experiences, we build a narrative about sex and intimacy. Here we are in long-term relationships expecting to talk about, navigate, and have a healthy sexual relationship with not being able to talk about our needs, wants, desires. In this episode, you’ll learn the 11 most common barriers to discussing sex in your relationship and my 11 go-to tips to help you have a better conversation around intimacy.
Is your sexual confidence helping or hurting your relationship? If you’ve ever struggled with your sexual self-esteem, then don’t miss this episode. There are many everyday experiences that are keeping you from integrating your sexual self into your whole self. You deserve happiness, satisfaction, and an equally mutual relationship. In this episode, I’ll walk you through common struggles and tell you how to work through each of them.
In the 2nd part of the Fix Yourself First couple series, this episode covers what every couple needs to know about sex. You’ll hear the most common issues that lead people to work with me in sex therapy, a few things I commonly hear from couples, and the seven things you need to know about sex. Even if your relationship checks all the boxes with sex, you don’t want to miss the most important things to know to keep you both happy and satisfied. Get ready to make your sexual relationship your best one yet.
Today, I’m chatting with Kevin Nahai, speaker and coach. He and I connected and once I heard his story I knew I had to have him on the show. From dealing with a chronic disease to depression, disordered eating, and toxic relationships, he has been able to transform his life, overcome his challenges, and now helps people do the same with his tips and strategies.
As a whole person, you need to be connected to your sexual self. You deserve to have insight into your wants, needs, and desire, but many people struggle due to inner barriers. In this episode, I’ll discuss the three major barriers that keep you from connecting with your sexual self and how to overcome each of them.
As a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist, I receive hundreds of emails from people asking questions about every aspect of their lives. From mental health, relationships, sex, gender identity, sexual identity, and many other topics, I enjoy providing my thoughts on these topics. I decided it would be helpful to take a few of your questions and answer them in an Ask Me Anything episode. This one is general topics, and future ones will specifically cover questions about sex and identities.
It’s time to talk about your sexual self-esteem. How would you rate your sexual self? Could your sexual self-esteem use an upgrade? Your sexual self-esteem is yours to determine. Stop allowing it to be connected to your self-worth.
I’ll define sexual self-esteem, why it’s normal to feel uncomfortable, barriers that get in the way of your sexual self-esteem, and tips on how to improve it. If you are ready to give your sexual self a boost, then this episode is for you.
