Podcasts by The Love Doctor
Dr. Leah Tidey shares research informed advice that can lubricate any conversation about sex. As a sexual health and arts-based researcher, I bring together your questions about sex, interviews with professionals in the field and my take on social media trends, t.v. shows, music and books. If you have questions, send a voice memo to thelovedoctorpodcast@gmail.com or check me out on social media! Instagram @dr.leahtidey Twitter @TideyLeah Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leah.tidey.1/
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Is This The Future of Birth Control? Fertility Awareness Method feat. Nathalie Daudet from 2022-02-11T04:00
Today on the show, I’m talking about what it’s like to come out as queer on YouTube (yup, I got some texts from the family!) and what it means for me to be queer and bisexual.
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The World's Most Effective Birth Control (And It's Not Abstinence!) feat. Dallas Barnes from 2022-01-28T04:00
Welcome to Season 3! Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about IUDs, libido, and cramping–are they all related? Are they happening because of the IUD? I also share my interview with Dal...
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Why I Took Out My IUD (And Getting My First Period in 11 Years!) from 2021-12-15T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions that I received on Instagram about why I got my IUD taken out, what it’s like having a period again after 11 years, and how my body is adjusting to n...
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What's Dating Like With 600K Subscribers? feat. Rachel Leary from 2021-12-08T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about accessing inclusive sexual health care and what to do if your doctor has very different values than you. Like will they still offer you an IUD ...
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What It's Like Being Married to a Sex Educator feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2021-11-23T04:00
Today on the show, we are switching things up by bringing on my husband and business partner, Levi Hildebrand, to answer your questions about jealousy and TikTok, coming out to your partner after 1...
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Yes, Your Grandma Has Sex feat. Joan Price from 2021-11-10T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about queer representation in the media and how to maintain independence in a relationship. As someone who literally works 10 feet away from their pa...
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Consensual Non-Monogamy: Is It Just About Sex? feat. Dr. Amy C. Moors from 2021-10-20T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about jealousy and what to do if you’re feeling insecure about your partner watching porn. I also share my interview with Dr. Amy C. Moors where we d...
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Sex Education with the Halal Sexpert feat. Dr. Shaakira Abdullah from 2021-10-05T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about whether gay men can donate blood here in Canada and how to feel like you’re part of the LGBTQ2S+ community as a bisexual. I also share my inte...
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Sex Education: Muslim Edition feat. Dr. Shaakira Abdullah from 2021-10-05T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about whether gay men can donate blood here in Canada and how to feel like you’re part of the LGBTQ2S+ community as a bisexual. I also share my inte...
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Is My Vagina Normal? feat. Farzana Doctor from 2021-09-21T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about whether folks with vulvas mature more quickly than folks with penises and how what we’re watching on Netflix is impacting how we behave in the ...
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Why Male Birth Control Doesn't Exist! feat. Dallas Barnes from 2021-09-07T04:00
Today on the show, we’re talking all things birth control - like why is there no male birth control (other than condoms), how do you choose one that’s right for you, what are the side effects, and ...
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Can Women and Men Be "Just Friends?" (And What If They're Bi?!) feat. Marcus Territory from 2021-08-23T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about how to clean your penis and genitals in general and is it possible for women and men to be friends? Or really, be friends with anyone of the ge...
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Sex After Trauma feat. Cassandra Corrado from 2021-08-10T04:00
Today on the show we’re doing things a little different. I share my interview with sex educator, Cassandra Corrado and we talk about the assumptions that people make about you when you’re a sex edu...
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What Does Real Sex Look Like? (& Disability Pride Month!) feat. Larissa Gunkel from 2021-07-27T04:00
Today on the show, we're talking about what real sex looks like and how we can now see it on Netflix. I’m answering your questions about whether or not our own bodies can turn us on, and does that ...
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How Questioning Your Sexual Orientation Is Normal! feat. Chris Angel Murphy from 2021-07-12T04:00
Today on the show I'm getting into TikTok "hot girl" filters, answering your questions about what to do if your kid walks in on you masturbating and what to do about erectile dysfunction. I also sh...
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TikTok Beauty Filters & How Your Sexual Orientation Can Change feat. Chris Angel Murphy from 2021-07-12T04:00
Today on the show I'm getting into TikTok "hot girl" filters and answering your questions about what to do if your kid walks in on you masturbating and what to do about erectile dysfunction. I also...
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How To Stop Having Boring Sex feat. Dr. Lori Brotto from 2021-06-29T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about bi-erasure and what to do if you and your partner have different levels of sexual desire. I also share my interview with Dr. Lori Brotto all abo...
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Do Bi Guys Exist? feat. Joe Lee from 2021-06-13T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about oral sex and how to navigate differing religious views on sexuality, and how bi wife energy might make you even sexier. I also share my intervie...
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EP 9 - Talking About Sex on TikTok feat. Tess Vanderhaeghe from 2021-06-01T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about compulsive heterosexuality and why we’re seeing it come up more and more on TikTok. I also share my interview with sexual health educator and vi...
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How Is TikTok Changing Sex Ed? feat. Tess Vanderhaeghe from 2021-06-01T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about compulsive heterosexuality and why we’re seeing it come up more and more on TikTok. I also share my interview with sexual health educator and vi...
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Why Do I Feel Shame About Sex? feat. Tabu CEO & Founder Mia Davis from 2021-05-17T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual and discuss why being married to a man doesn’t make me “formerly bisexual.” I also talk about birth control opti...
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Why Do I Feel Shame About Sex? feat. Mia Davis from 2021-05-17T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual and discuss why being married to a man doesn’t make me “formerly bisexual.” I also talk about birth control opti...
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EP 8 - Do You Feel Shame About Sex? feat. Tabu CEO & Founder Mia Davis from 2021-05-17T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual and discuss why being married to a man doesn’t make me “formerly bisexual.” I also talk about birth control opti...
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EP 7 - Can You Trust a Bisexual Partner? (And what is bi wife energy?) feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2021-05-03T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about bisexuality, and what to do if you find your kid masturbating. But I’m doing it a little differently cause I get some help answering your questi...
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Can You Trust a Bisexual Partner? (And what is bi wife energy?) feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2021-05-03T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about bisexuality, and what to do if you find your kid masturbating. But I’m doing it a little differently cause I get some help answering your questi...
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EP 6 - What Does Sex Positivity Actually Mean? feat. Dr. Charlotte Loppie from 2021-04-19T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about sex and consent in long term relationships, the difference between sexual and emotional intimacy, and why gender diverse is not an umbrella term...
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What Does Sex Positivity Actually Mean? feat. Dr. Charlotte Loppie from 2021-04-19T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about sex and consent in long term relationships, the difference between sexual and emotional intimacy, and why gender diverse is not an umbrella term...
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Does Watching Porn Make Me a Bad Person? feat. Allie Oops from 2021-04-01T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about celebrities, sex work and how to be an ally to sex workers. I also share my interview with Allie Oops, head of production and intimacy director ...
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EP 5 - Does Watching Porn Make Me a Bad Person? feat. Allie Oops from 2021-04-01T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about celebrities, sex work and how to be an ally to sex workers. I also share my interview with Allie Oops, head of production and intimacy director ...
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EP 4 - What is Sex Therapy ? (And do I need it?) feat. Rahim Thawer from 2021-03-18T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about IUDs and how to navigate accessing sexual health services, as well as questions about bacterial vaginosis, or BV and why we need to stop shaming...
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Do You Need Sex Therapy? feat. Rahim Thawer from 2021-03-18T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about IUDs and how to navigate accessing sexual health services, as well as questions about bacterial vaginosis, or BV and why we need to stop shaming...
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Are You in Love or Lust? feat. Dr. Sari van Anders & Will Beischel from 2021-02-11T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about love -what is it? How do we know when we’re in it? What is the media telling us about love? And, what is the difference between love and lust? M...
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EP 3 - Why Valentine's Day Isn't About Love! feat. Dr. Sari van Anders & Will Beischel from 2021-02-11T04:00
Today on the show I’m answering your questions about love -what is it? How do we know when we’re in it? What is the media telling us about love? And, what is the difference between love and lust? M...
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EP 16 - Eco-Friendly Period Products (Which One Is Right For You?) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about masturbation and why it can help relieve period cramps, what kind of hygiene your vulva needs and how weight change affects menstruation. I also sha...
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EP 15 - What You Need to Know About Your Period. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about sustainable lube products, hormones, managing our mental health leading up to sex and what red flags - and green flags - are in sexual relationships...
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EP 12 - Lesbian Sex. What is it?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about exploring our bodies and pleasure - even in conservative countries - and how to keep the spark alive while you’re doing a PhD. I also share my inter...
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EP 11 - Am I Addicted to Porn?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about porn and how to know if you’re addicted to it and about gay sex between folks with penises -exclaimer, it’s not just anal! I also share part 2 of ...
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EP 10 - Squirting: What Is It and Why Does It Happen? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about squirting (is it a gush? A drop? What’s the deal?), and focusing on vulva-related questions. Whether or not you have a vulva, chances are you’re goi...
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EP 9 - Coming Out To Your Parents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk to kids about sex and about identifying as asexual. I’ll also be sharing part 2 of my interview with Emily Percival Paterson, where we t...
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EP 8 - So, Are You Gonna Have Kids? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk about sex with new partners, friends, and family - even when it comes to kinks and polyamory. I’ll also be sharing my interview with Em...
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EP 7 - Canada Versus USA: Who Has Better Sex (Ed)? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I'll be sharing my take on Tik-Tok, answering your questions about masturbation and why herpes is still getting a bad rep even though they’re not that big a deal. Trust me, I’m a...
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EP 6 - Glory Holes and Birth Control: You Should Know What’s Going In You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about birth control and barrier methods, sexual preferences, and how stoked I am that shows like Sex Explained exist. I also share my interview with Dr. P...
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EP 5 - Virginity and Marijuana: The Myths and The Meaning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer your questions about virginity (like, does masturbation count?!), what that means and how religion can make it that much more complex. I also share my interview with the...
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EP 4 - Debunking Menstruation Myths from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on the show, I answer questions about how to talk to a potential partner when you're sexually inexperienced, how menopause affects your sex drive, and how Covid-19 might just help us talk mor...
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What is Polyamory? feat. Kassandra Heap from 2021-01-28T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about polyamory, including what resources are out there for finding the polyam community for you, if folks are born polyamorous or monogamous, and ho...
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EP 2 - Polyamory 101 feat. Kassandra Heap from 2021-01-28T04:00
Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about polyamory, including what resources are out there for finding the polyam community for you, if folks are born polyamorous or monogamous, and ho...
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Does Penis Size Actually Matter? feat. Dr. Rinaldo Walcott from 2021-01-14T04:00
Welcome to Season 2 of The Love Doctor! We're kicking things off by talking about dick pics, penises, and how to respond to sex even if it's been a couple years since your last session.
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EP 1 - Does Penis Size Actually Matter? feat. Dr. Rinaldo Walcott from 2021-01-14T04:00
Welcome to Season 2 of The Love Doctor! We're kicking things off by talking about dick pics, penises, and how to respond to sex even if it's been a couple years since your last session.
I...
Can You Talk To Your Mom About Sex? feat. Dr. Paige Fisher from 2020-11-26T00:00
Last episode of Season 1! Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to find sexually and emotionally compatible partners and how advisable it is to get in touch with an ex, especially du...
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EP 18 - Talking about Sex with my Mom! feat. Dr. Paige Fisher from 2020-11-26T00:00
Last episode of Season 1! Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to find sexually and emotionally compatible partners and how advisable it is to get in touch with an ex, especially du...
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Why You Should Buy A Sex Toy! feat. Jasmine Aziz from 2020-11-12T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about orgasming with a vibrator versus a partner, what lubes you should use with condoms and how to introduce sex toys into your relationship. I also shar...
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EP 16 - Eco-Friendly Period Products (Which One Is Right For You?) feat. Crystal Kennings (Part 2) from 2020-11-05T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about masturbation and why it can help relieve period cramps, what kind of hygiene your vulva needs and how weight change affects menstruation. I also sha...
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Does Masturbation Help with Period Pain? feat. Crystal Kennings from 2020-11-05T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about masturbation and why it can help relieve period cramps, what kind of hygiene your vulva needs and how weight change affects menstruation. I also sha...
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EP 15 - What You Need to Know About Your Period feat. Crystal Kennings from 2020-10-29T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about sustainable lube products, hormones, managing our mental health leading up to sex and what red flags - and green flags - are in sexual relationships...
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What You Need to Know About Your Period feat. Crystal Kennings from 2020-10-29T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about sustainable lube products, hormones, managing our mental health leading up to sex and what red flags - and green flags - are in sexual relationships...
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EP 14 - How Does A Sex Researcher Make Money?! from 2020-10-15T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about romantic versus sexual relationships and how we can balance both, as well as what good communication actually looks like. Also on the show, I’m doin...
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How Does A Sex Podcaster Make Money?! from 2020-10-15T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about romantic versus sexual relationships and how we can balance both, as well as what good communication actually looks like. Also on the show, I’m doin...
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EP 13 - Bisexual & Married to a YouTuber feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-10-08T03:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual or heterosexual or demisexual and what the heck all of that means. I also share my interview with the devastatingly ...
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Bisexual & Married to a YouTuber feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-10-08T03:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual or heterosexual or demisexual and what the heck all of that means. I also share my interview with the devastatingly ...
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EP 12 - Lesbian Sex. What is it?! Feat. Steph & Kaitlin from Lez See The World from 2020-10-01T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about exploring our bodies and pleasure - even in conservative countries - and how to keep the spark alive while you’re doing a PhD. I also share my inter...
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What is Lesbian Sex? Feat. Steph & Kaitlin from Lez See The World from 2020-10-01T00:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about exploring our bodies and pleasure - even in conservative countries - and how to keep the spark alive while you’re doing a PhD. I also share my inter...
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EP 11 - Am I Addicted to Porn?! feat. Clary Chambers (Part 2) from 2020-09-24T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about porn and how to know if you’re addicted to it and about gay sex between folks with penises -exclaimer, it’s not just anal!
I also share pa...
EP 10 - Squirting: What Is It and Why Does It Happen? feat. Clary Chambers from 2020-09-17T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about squirting (is it a gush? A drop? What’s the deal?), and focusing on vulva-related questions. Whether or not you have a vulva, chances are you’re goi...
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What Is Squirting? Why Does It Happen? feat. Clary Chambers from 2020-09-17T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about squirting (is it a gush? A drop? What’s the deal?), and focusing on vulva-related questions. Whether or not you have a vulva, chances are you’re goi...
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EP 9 - Coming Out To Your Parents feat. Emily Percival-Paterson (Part 2) from 2020-09-10T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk to kids about sex and about identifying as asexual. I’ll also be sharing part 2 of my interview with Emily Percival Paterson, where we t...
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How Do You Come Out To Your Parents? feat. Emily Percival-Paterson from 2020-09-10T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk to kids about sex and about identifying as asexual. I’ll also be sharing part 2 of my interview with Emily Percival Paterson, where we t...
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EP 8 - So, Are You Gonna Have Kids? feat. Emily Percival-Paterson from 2020-09-03T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk about sex with new partners, friends, and family - even when it comes to kinks and polyamory. I’ll also be sharing my interview with Em...
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Are You Gonna Have Kids? feat. Emily Percival-Paterson from 2020-09-03T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk about sex with new partners, friends, and family - even when it comes to kinks and polyamory. I’ll also be sharing my interview with Em...
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EP 7 - Canada Versus USA: Who Has Better Sex (Ed)? feat. Jackie Hoshing from 2020-08-21T04:00
Today on the show, I'll be sharing my take on Tik-Tok, answering your questions about masturbation and why herpes is still getting a bad rep even though they’re not that big a deal. Trust me, I’m a...
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Do Canadians Have Better Sex? feat. Jackie Hoshing from 2020-08-21T04:00
Today on the show, I'll be sharing my take on Tik-Tok, answering your questions about masturbation and why herpes is still getting a bad rep even though they’re not that big a deal. Trust me, I’m a...
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Who Has Better Sex? Canada or USA? feat. Jackie Hoshing from 2020-08-21T04:00
Today on the show, I'll be sharing my take on Tik-Tok, answering your questions about masturbation and why herpes is still getting a bad rep even though they’re not that big a deal. Trust me, I’m a...
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EP 6 - Glory Holes and Birth Control: You Should Know What’s Going In You feat. Dr. Penny Wilson from 2020-08-05T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about birth control and barrier methods, sexual preferences, and how stoked I am that shows like Sex Explained exist. I also share my interview with Dr. P...
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What Birth Control Should You Use? feat. Dr. Penny Wilson from 2020-08-05T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about birth control and barrier methods, sexual preferences, and how stoked I am that shows like Sex Explained exist. I also share my interview with Dr. P...
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Twerking for Social Change from 2020-07-30T04:00
Today on the show, I'm doing something just a little different. This week I am part of an online conference for the Canadian Association of Theatre Research and I am presenting a short video and po...
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Special - Twerking for Social Change from 2020-07-30T04:00
Today on the show, I'm doing something just a little different. This week I am part of an online conference for the Canadian Association of Theatre Research and I am presenting a short video and po...
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EP 5 - Virginity and Marijuana: The Myths and The Meaning feat. Riley Webster from 2020-07-22T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about virginity (like, does masturbation count?!), what that means and how religion can make it that much more complex. I also share my interview with the...
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Virginity and Marijuana: The Myths and The Meaning feat. Riley Webster from 2020-07-22T04:00
Today on the show, I answer your questions about virginity (like, does masturbation count?!), what that means and how religion can make it that much more complex. I also share my interview with the...
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EP 4 - Debunking Menstruation Myths feat. The Rag Podcast Hosts Krystal & Jenny from 2020-07-14T04:00
Today on the show, I answer questions about how to talk to a potential partner when you're sexually inexperienced, how menopause affects your sex drive, and how Covid-19 might just help us talk mor...
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Debunking Menstruation Myths feat. Krystal & Jenny from 2020-07-14T04:00
Today on the show, I answer questions about how to talk to a potential partner when you're sexually inexperienced, how menopause affects your sex drive, and how Covid-19 might just help us talk mor...
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EP 3 - Why I'm Bisexual feat. Jennifer Gibson (Part 2) from 2020-07-07T04:00
Today on the show I answer questions about what books and t.v. shows have influenced my sexual identity, addressing my white privilege, how to work through a negative first sexual experience and I ...
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How Do You Know If You're Bisexual? feat. Jennifer Gibson from 2020-07-07T04:00
Today on the show I answer questions about what books and t.v. shows have influenced my sexual identity, addressing my white privilege, how to work through a negative first sexual experience and I ...
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How Do You Share Your Kinks? feat. Jennifer Gibson from 2020-06-30T04:00
Today on the show I answer questions about oral sex, mental health, and how to tell your partner about your kinks. Also, our favourite Sexual Health Educator, Jennifer Gibson, is in the house to di...
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EP 2 - Sex Education Online feat. Jennifer Gibson from 2020-06-30T04:00
Today on the show I answer questions about oral sex, mental health, and how to tell your partner about your kinks. Also, our favourite Sexual Health Educator, Jennifer Gibson, is in the house to di...
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How Do You Tell Someone Your Kinks? feat. Jennifer Gibson from 2020-06-30T04:00
Today on the show I answer questions about oral sex, mental health, and how to tell your partner about your kinks. Also, our favourite Sexual Health Educator, Jennifer Gibson, is in the house to di...
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Pandemic Sex feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-06-17T04:00
Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Love Doctor Podcast! On today's show, we talk about ordering condoms on Skip the Dishes and I answer your questions about having a high sex drive, how to climax ...
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EP 1 - Sex During a Pandemic feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-06-17T04:00
Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Love Doctor Podcast! On today's show, we talk about ordering condoms on Skip the Dishes and I answer your questions about having a high sex drive, how to climax ...
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Pandemic Sex feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-06-17T04:00
Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Love Doctor Podcast! On today's show, we talk about ordering condoms on Skip the Dishes and I answer your questions about having a high sex drive, how to clim...
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Pandemic Sex feat. Levi Hildebrand from 2020-06-17T04:00
Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Love Doctor Podcast! On today's show, we talk about ordering condoms on Skip the Dishes and I answer your questions about having a high sex drive, how to climax ...
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