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Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education 496 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Each week, Dr. Nazanin Moali interviews experts, psychologists, mental health practitioners and researchers to explore the most intriguing findings in psychology of sex and intimacy. The podcast gives insight into all that you have ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join in this weekly journey to examine sexuality and pleasure from a scientific perspective.

Episodes

EP508 - What Women Really Want in Bed: The Sex Education Men Never Got
EP508 - What Women Really Want in Bed: The Sex Education Men Never Got Sep 15, 2026 2086 What do women actually want in bed, and why do so many couples misunderstand each other’s sexual needs?In Episode 508 of the Sexology Podcast, Dr. Nazanin Moali is joined by gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Maria Sophocles to explore the “bedroom gap,” the disconnect between what partners believe women want sexually and what women may actually experience.Many couples can discuss mon
EP507 - Should You Have Sex When You're Not in the Mood?
EP507 - Should You Have Sex When You're Not in the Mood? Sep 8, 2026 1934 Should you have sex when you’re not in the mood? You should never feel pressured or obligated to have sex, but you also may not need to wait for spontaneous desire before beginning to connect.In this episode of the Sexology Podcast Caroline Hood joins Dr. Nazanin Moali to explain how responsive desire works and why sexual desire often changes in long-term relationships. They explore the important
EP506 - Why You Don’t Want Sex: What Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You
EP506 - Why You Don’t Want Sex: What Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You Aug 31, 2026 1588 Why can trauma make you lose interest in sex, disconnect from your body, or freeze during intimacy? In this episode of the Sexology Podcast, somatic instructor Liz Tenuto, also known as The Workout Witch, explains how trauma affects the nervous system, sexual desire, pleasure, and our ability to feel safe in the body.Liz shares her personal journey of living with PTSD, chronic pain, sleep difficul
Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity? How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair.
Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity? How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair. Aug 25, 2026 2060 How do you rebuild trust after infidelity? Can a relationship survive an affair, and can emotional intimacy and sexual desire return after betrayal?In this episode of the Sexology Podcast, Dr. Nazanin Moali speaks with renowned couples therapist and sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson about infidelity recovery, forgiveness, attachment wounds, and rebuilding trust after cheating.Dr. Watson explains why
EP504 - Why Emotionally Unavailable People Feel So Irresistible
EP504 - Why Emotionally Unavailable People Feel So Irresistible Aug 18, 2026 2009 Welcome to Episode 504 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to welcome back Dr. Richard Espinoza, who speaks to me about how attachment styles shape our dating patterns, relationships, and sexual connections.In this episode, Dr. E and I discuss why we can have such intense chemistry with people that we may not be compatible with at all. We look at how our early attachment experiences influe
EP503 - Why So Many People Secretly Want to Let Go of Control
EP503 - Why So Many People Secretly Want to Let Go of Control Aug 11, 2026 2292 Welcome to Episode 503 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Midori who speaks to me about exploring kink, dominance, submission, and finding authentic ways to embrace our desires.In this episode, I speak with Midori about why we’re seeing a rise in women getting curious about dominance and BDSM, particularly women in their 40s and beyond. We discuss how difficult cultural as
EP502 - Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People (And How to Change It)
EP502 - Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People (And How to Change It) Aug 3, 2026 1582 Welcome to Episode 502 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Jane Garnett, LMFT who speaks to me about how our attraction patterns develop and whether we change who we are drawn to.In this episode, Jane and I discuss why we can have so much attraction to people who are emotionally unavailable or unable to give us the secure relationship we want. We also look at how attachment
EP501 - Why You Lost Your Sex Drive During Perimenopause (And How to Get It Back)
EP501 - Why You Lost Your Sex Drive During Perimenopause (And How to Get It Back) Jul 28, 2026 2931 Welcome to Episode 501 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Heather Florio and Dr. Fenwa Milhouse who speak to me about sexual health, desire, and pleasure during perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, we discuss how changes in levels of oestrogen and testosterone can affect the brain, genitals, arousal and sex drive. We examine why hormones alone are rarely the cause
EP500 - What 500 Conversations About Sex Taught Me
EP500 - What 500 Conversations About Sex Taught Me Jul 21, 2026 2189 Welcome to Episode 500 of the Sexology Podcast! Today, I am excited to be joined by some of my most memorable guests, who speak to me about the biggest lessons on pleasure, desire, intimacy, and connection from the past nine years.In this special milestone episode, I revisit conversations that challenged common assumptions about what fulfilling sex is supposed to look like. We explore why foreplay
EP499 - You Don't Have a Low Libido. Here's What's Really Happening
EP499 - You Don't Have a Low Libido. Here's What's Really Happening Jul 14, 2026 1851 Welcome to Episode 499 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Michelle Sands, who speaks to me about the connection between hormones, stress, the nervous system, and women’s sexual desire.In this episode, Dr. Sands explains why a loss of desire is not always a libido problem. We discuss how changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, circulation, sleep, and vaginal he
EP498 - What Women Really Mean When They Want a Man to "Take Charge"
EP498 - What Women Really Mean When They Want a Man to "Take Charge" Jul 7, 2026 1912 Welcome to Episode 498 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Amanda Dames who speaks to me about soft dom dynamics, masculinity, and communication in kink.In this episode Amanda and I discuss what it really means to be a soft dom and how this style of dominance is different than the harsh, controlling stereotypes often associated with dom-sub dynamics. We talk about the basis
EP497 -  Can You Be Spiritual and Sexual?
EP497 - Can You Be Spiritual and Sexual? Jun 30, 2026 1607 Welcome to Episode 497 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Shoshanna Blanca who speaks to me about bridging sexuality and spirituality, healing sexual shame, and reclaiming the body as sacred.In this episode, I speak with Shoshanna about her provocative and deeply personal project, Jesus Christ Pornstar, and the spiritual journey that inspired it. She shares how psychedelic

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