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Bryony Cole 38 Episodes Apr 2, 2025

Future of Sex podcast explores the world of sextech, an emerging industry at the intersection of sexuality, technology, and humanity. Host Bryony Cole interviews leaders and experts, including sex therapists researching skin hunger, entrepreneurs combining psychedelics and sex, and astrosexologists questioning the possibility of sex in space.

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Can AI Save Your Relationship? I Asked the Experts - And a Real Couple Apr 2, 2025 00:24:12 In this episode, host Bryony Cole delves into how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is being used to mediate relationship issues, plan dates, and possibly even save relationships. Joined by experts like sexologist Kaamna Bhojwani, behavioural scientist Rob Brooks and Nicholas Velotta from the AI intimacy platform Arya, Bryony explores the benefits and drawbacks of integrating AI into our intimate lives. T

Welcome to Season 3 Feb 26, 2025 00:01:06 The world of sex, love, and intimacy is changing—faster than ever.For years, Future of Sex has explored the cutting edge of human connection. But this season? We’re pushing the conversation even further.A new season, new voices, and the biggest questions yet...Is AI helping your love life or killing it?Are dating apps secretly ruining your game?Who decided sex gets worse with age?Can psychedelics

How To Talk About Sexual Fantasies Feat. Dr. Justin Lehmiller and Sara Tang Nov 17, 2021 00:29:14 This week’s episode features two leading experts on human sexuality, Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Kinsey Institute fellow and author and Sara Tang, sex coach and podcast host. They talk us through some fascinating insights into how we can talk about our sexual fantasies and explain that fantasies are a normal thing and how to explore them. We’ll also be looking at how technology might help us live out ou

Aftercare - The Post-Sex Process Feat. Allison Moon and Kee Simone Jul 14, 2021 00:23:54 In sex we often hear about foreplay, positions, erogenous zones, types of sex, where to do it? How to do it?...but what about after sex? This week we’re talking about all things Aftercare and how important it is to have post sex routine; from a cuddle and a chat to just needing to be alone - we all have different needs after sex. Bryony interviews two experts on the subject, Allison Moon author of

How to Have a Hot Vax Summer Feat. Tiff Baira Jun 16, 2021 00:21:47 The Hot Vax Summer is upon us, how are we feeling about it? After all this time locked down, are we finally ready to get back out there? We’ve had so much time in the last year to think about what we want in a partner, but are we ready to find them and how do we go about it? This week Bryony chats with Tiff Baira, NYC’s ultimate dating coach and our Hot Vax Summer guide. In the episode Tiff breaks

How to Turn Yourself On: Masturbation Tips Feat. Mary Jelkovsky and Tatyannah King May 26, 2021 00:29:25 This week Bryony chats with Mary Jelkovsky of Mary’s Cup of Tea and self-love advocate as she discusses how she got over her own self-objectification and negative body image to discover self-love and a fulfilling sex life. We’re also joined by Tatyannah King, sex writer and expert in all things masturbation, Tatyannah breaks down her very own top 5 tips for the ultimate masturbation session. Discl

How To Choose a Sex Toy Feat. Ashley Cobb and Lovehoney's Paul Jaques Mar 31, 2021 00:23:27 New to sex toys and feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you already have toys but want something new? Lockdowns across the world have created a surge in sex toy sales and pushed sex companies to innovate on toys. Whether it’s your first toy or fifth, choosing the right sex toy can be overwhelming.  This week we chat with sex expert Ashley Cobb to figure out the ins and outs of sex toys, what’s hot on

Orgasms and the Stigma of Male Sex Toys Feat. Zachary Zane, Cam Fraser, Tobias Zegenhagen Dec 9, 2020 00:30:07 Since we started Future of Sex podcast we’ve seen so many developments in the world of sextech. We’ve seen advances in robotics and sex dolls, apps for mindfulness, education tools providing the sex education we’ve always deserved, not to mention more and more vulva owning celebrities getting behind companies and products in the space. But what about sextech for men and penis owners? Whilst sextec

When Sex Dolls Evolve Feat. Davecat, Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Julie Carpenter Dec 2, 2020 00:40:20 In the second part of a two part series we continue our conversation with Davecat and how fell for synthetics and became a part of the iDollator community. He discusses how he popped the question to his sex doll wife Sidore and how he hopes that one day she’ll be a robot he can share his life with. We then get the psychologist point of view on sex dolls and robots. Dr Marianne Brandon has studied

Living With Sex Dolls Feat. Davecat Nov 25, 2020 00:22:20 It’s 2020, we still don’t have flying cars, we’re still looking for aliens and the hoverboard has yet to go mainstream. But what about marrying a sex doll? Was that on your predictions list? Meet this week’s guest Davecat. In the first of a two part series we talk to Davecat who lives with his 4 sex dolls, his wife(yes his wife), his mistress, his two girlfriends. They all live in his apartment ne

Kickstart Your Sex Drive Feat. Dr. Britney Blair, Dr. Ian Kerner and Reba the Diva Nov 18, 2020 00:42:15 Have you ever experienced a low sex drive? What is a normal sex drive? And how can couples who have differing libidos maintain a healthy sex life?  This week Bryony interviews two leading sex therapists and a sex coach on the topic of libido and how to kickstart your sex drive. Answering all of these questions and more, Dr. Britney Blair co-founder of Lover app is joined by best selling autho

How Do I Get a Job in Sextech? Feat. Cameron Glover, Billie Quinlan and Frances Tang Oct 21, 2020 00:32:52 Bryony interviews three sextech entrepreneurs as they chat about how they got their start in the industry,  Cameron Glover, business coach for sex educators, Billie Quinlan co-founded and CEO of Ferly and Frances Tang founder and CEO of Awkward Essentials. From becoming the face of the cum sponge to being laughed at in business meetings, they have seen and done it all. We also go behind the s

Are You Sexually Woke? Feat. Aubry Marie, Kenneth Play and Euphemia Russell Oct 8, 2020 00:28:27 Bryony interviews Yoga teacher and We-Vibe ambassador Aubry Marie, “The World’s Greatest Sex Hacker” Kenneth Play and pleasure-focus coach Euphemia Russell. Each talk about their experiences and share advice on mindfulness and sex, from learning to become more present in sex and getting to know your body and pleasure to mindful masturbation and slow pleasure. Guests Aubry Marie Kenneth Play Euphem

Sextech Masterclass Feat. Cindy Gallop, Polly Rodriguez and Suzanne Sinatra Sep 30, 2020 00:29:00 Bryony interviews three sextech pioneers, the legendary “Michael Bay of business” Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO of Unbound Babes, Polly Rodriguez and Founder and CEO of Private Packs, Suzanne Sinatra. On the panel they all discuss their individual experiences in sextech, where they have faced and challenged sexism, censorship, the patriarchy - pushing the bou

We Need to Talk About Cannabis and Sex Feat. Ashley Manta and Julieta Chiara Sep 30, 2020 00:28:56 Future of Sex presents the third episode of its second season, We Need to Talk About Cannabis and Sex, where Bryony interviews the award-winning sexuality professional Ashley Manta on the use of cannabis for sex, discussing the difference between THC and CBD and the wide-ranging benefits of cannabis in the bedroom, including relief from painful sex and heightening orgasms. Ashley shares tips on ma

Out of the Shadows: Sex and Disability. Feat. Andrew Gurza, Heather Morrison and Katy Venables Sep 16, 2020 00:38:04 Future of Sex presents the second episode of its second season, Out of the Shadows: Sex and Disability, where Bryony interviews brother and sister start-up duo Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison who are bringing sextech to the disabled community. In the episode Andrew talks candidly about the issues he’s faced when it comes to sex and sexuality and being disabled and how their brand Handi (thatshan

Are we allowed to have sex in space? Feat. Dr Shawna Pandya, Yvette Gonzalez and Dr Alex Layendecker Sep 9, 2020 00:29:48 Future of Sex presents the first episode of its second season, Sex in Space where Bryony interviews three experts in space travel and sexuality. Our guests include an astrosexologist, Dr Alex Layendecker and two citizen scientists Dr Shawna Pandya and Yvette Gonzalez who discuss the possibilities around survival beyond our planet, space travel and the complications surrounding the age old question

Will this change the way you think about porn? Behind the lens with Erika Lust Aug 13, 2019 00:33:21 Future of Sex presents the second episode in a three-part series with Erika Lust on how she creates her unique style of indie adult cinema using mostly all-female crews.

Erika Lust, Indie Adult Cinema, Gender and the Male Gaze in the Porn Industry Jul 2, 2019 00:34:06 “Pleasure doesn’t have to be scary, but it doesn’t always have to look the same.”

Sex, Google and Our Secrets: Salon Series with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, Dr Holly Richmond and Darius Journigan Mar 20, 2018 00:37:04 What do we hide from others about sex? What do our Google searches reveal about who we really are and what we really want from sex? Will VR provide a safe space to explore hidden desires in the future?

Tinder, Teledildonics & Sex in 2020: Salon Series with Tina Horn, Dr Tammy Nelson, Mal Harrison & Sue-Jaye Johnson Mar 1, 2018 00:51:26 Futurists predict women will have more sex with robots than men by 2025, and that it will be common to use teledildonics to connect with long distance lovers... But, do therapists really believe we will take it further with a robot? And what are the consequences? How can our society cope with technology moving so fast if our attitudes toward sexuality are so far behind?

The Pleasure Ceiling. Unraveling Female Promiscuity: Salon Series with Wednesday Martin, Kenneth Play and Mackenzie Peck | Pt. 2 Feb 22, 2018 00:32:18 Examining sexual beliefs about women and men, this panel episode explores how female sexuality pleasure is complicated by our backgrounds and cultures. As a woman, how do have an opinion on porn? How do we explore our fantasies without shame? The panelists expand on how sexual flexibility and fluidity are now part of the conversation on evolution and human sexuality and answer audience questions.

Do women want sex as much as men? Unraveling Female Promiscuity: Salon Series with Wednesday Martin, Kenneth Play and Mackenzie Peck | Pt. 1 Feb 14, 2018 00:38:18 What really motivates promiscuity? How can we understand female sexuality without shame? Future of Sex presents a ground-breaking panel of sex research and pioneers for the first Salon Series event. Wednesday Martin, PhD author of the upcoming Untrue, on female lust and infidelity MacKenzie Peck, Feminist Pornographer, Math Magazine Kenneth Play, International Sex Hacker and Educator Join us for

14: Robot Sex Isn’t That Far Away: Ross Dawson Predicts the Future Jul 6, 2017 00:21:19 Today I’ll be having a conversation with Ross Dawson, a futurist who has some very specific predictions about the future of sex. He believes we will begin to have conversations with machines in the next 10 years, possibly in the next 5 years, where they can evoke our emotions. In fact, what we have seen from the technology coming from the “real dolls” sector indicates robots are becoming more attr

13: From Nude Tumblrs To Slut-Shaming: The Female Body Online (feat Emily Lindin & Sloane Cameron) May 12, 2017 00:24:54 In 2010, the iPhone 4 came with a front-facing camera – that made the selfie go viral and changed the way people, in particular women, produced, shared and controlled images of themselves. Since then, attitudes toward female sexuality have undergone incredible change - thanks in part to the supportive communities and activism on the internet. At the same time, the culture of sharing images cultiva

12: Sex Dolls: How AI-Enabled Real Dolls are Coming to Life (Feat. Matt McMullen of Real Dolls) Mar 29, 2017 00:35:00 What happens when dolls are AI-enabled? Would you want a robotic companion that remembers your pizza order? On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores robosexuality. Bryony speaks with Real Doll founder Matt McMullen about the robot lovers of the future. We are only just beginning to see what is possible. www.realdoll.com To learn more about this show, visit www.FutureOfSex.org. To kee

11: Shameless Pleasure: A Live Discussion feat. Mal Harrison, Polly Rodriguez & Alex Fine Mar 16, 2017 01:33:35 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole interviews a panel of female sex pioneers about the future of sex. She is joined by Mal Harrison, Founder of the Center for Erotic Intelligence, Polly Rodriguez, CEO of Unbound and Alex Fine, Co-founder of Dame Products. Additional Links: futureofsex.org/events Mal Harrison: http://centerforeroticintelligence.org/ Polly Rodriguez: https://unboundbox.co

10: IRL vs URL? Dating and Heartbreak (Featuring Hayley Quinn) Mar 8, 2017 00:36:17 How much energy is spent on dating apps and not yourself? Are dating apps constructed in a way that is more suited to men? Hayley Quinn is here to make you rethink how you date. Consider technology’s role in your own love and heartbreak. Could you be engaging IRL more? In this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole talks with dating guru Hayley Quinn who encourages you to break all the rules. Hayle

09: Women & Sex: A Live Discussion feat. Bryony Cole, Gigi Engle, Lidia Bonilla, MacKenzie Peck Feb 17, 2017 01:11:28 The very first Future of Sex on Tour recording with a live audience! On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole interviews a panel of female sex pioneers about the future of sex. She is joined by Gigi Engle, Sex & Dating Writer, MacKenzie Peck, Feminist Pornographer, Math Magazine and Lidia Bonilla, Founder, House of Plume. The four have a lively chat on the future of sex, porn, intimacy and re

08: Sex tech for long term relationships (Feat Kate Moyle, co-founder of Pillow Play) Feb 13, 2017 00:24:32 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores the future of relationships. Bryony speaks with Kate Moyle, pyschosexual therapist and co-founder of Pillow Play about how long term relationships doesn’t have to mean less sex, and how to cultivate intimacy in an always-on culture. Additional Links: http://pillow.io/ To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep up with Bryony

07: Tinder Chemistry, Ghosting and Dick Pics (Feat. Jane Marie, host of the DTR Podcast) Feb 3, 2017 00:30:12 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores the future of dating. Bryony speaks with Jane Marie, host of the Tinder and Gimlet podcast, DTR, about relationship snooping on social media, dating the wrong dudes and what to expect from VR dating apps. Additional Links: http://creative.gimletmedia.com/episode/tinder-takeover/ To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep up

06: Can Teledildonics + VR = Human Intimacy? (Featuring Dame Products, Kiiroo and BadoinkVR) Jan 13, 2017 00:39:42 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores haptic sex and the implications of combining teledildonics and virtual reality. Bryony speaks with sextech consultant Stephanie Baron about how long distance relationships founded the teledildonics industry. She also talks to Janet Lieberman co-founder of Dame Products about the engineering of sex toys and Tyrone Miller Director of Communicati

05: From Stone Dildos to 6 Motors: The History of Sex Toys (feat. Stephanie Alys and Gigi Engle) Dec 17, 2016 00:41:17 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores the history of sex toys, from the earliest known dildo (28,000 years ago) to the rise of women-led sex tech and teledildonics in 2016. Bryony talks to Stephanie Alys, the co-founder of Mystery Vibe, a company that created the first 6-motor vibrator. She also talks with Gigi Engle about sex toys in the modern age. Additional Links: * https://my

04: Exploring Sexual Fluidity & Bicuriousity for Women (featuring Skirt Club and Dr Michael Aaron) Nov 30, 2016 00:45:38 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores the notions of sexual fluidity and what it means for women today. Often, a sexually fluid or bi-curious person may have a clear preference for one gender, but remain open to the other...given our social context most women do not act on the curiosity. What happens when they find a safe space to do so? Bryony talks to the founder of Skirt Club a

03: Sexual Fluidity Mini Episode Nov 23, 2016 00:04:48 On this special mini episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole gives a primer on an upcoming episode exploring the bicurious side of sexuality. She breaks down the idea of sexual fluidity and explains the main concepts, including bisexual vs. bicurious and why sexual orientation is not rigid. And we are only just getting started on the topic! To learn more about the show visit FutureOfSex.org and make

02: Overcoming Shame and Taboo - Part 2 (featuring Cindy Gallop, Laureen HD & Jared Matthew Weiss) Nov 15, 2016 00:54:00 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores taboo and shame in our society and asks the question ‘why is sex so hard for us to talk about?’ She finds three people who are each creating an open, real space for conversation and understanding about sex. This episode features conversations with: * Cindy Gallop, Founder of Make Love Not Porn * Laureen HD, Sex Educator * Jared Matthew Weiss,

01: Overcoming Shame and Taboo (featuring Miki Agrawal, Matt Hunter & Keylee Koop Sudduth) Nov 8, 2016 00:51:48 On this episode of Future of Sex, Bryony Cole explores taboo and shame in our society. When setting out to study the future, she wanted to set a baseline for where we are and where we have come from. So this episode zooms through a history lesson in sexology and the main players who helped inform how we got our ideas about sex. This episode features conversations with: - Miki Agrawal, CEO of Thinx

Welcome to the Future of Sex Oct 13, 2016 00:06:03 There was a time when the best way to understand your sexuality — if you tried to understand it at all — was to turn to magazines and cookie-cutter advice columns. But as technology has transformed the way we relate to each other, it's also changed the way we fall in love and even the way we have sex. Our digital and off-line lives have become so intermingled that everything we do, including each

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