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Handy Mandy PodcastRoommate Syndrome & The 4 Sexual StylesHave you heard of Roommate Syndrome? Or maybe you're experiencing it right now...Roommate Syndrome happens when a couple falls into the routine of daily life and the sexual/romantic connection gets lost. In this episode, I talk about the 4 Sexual Styles that couples tend to follow according to genius sex therapist, Barry McCarthy. Find out which style you are, what the risks/benefits are of each style, and what to do to keep things spicy long-term!Read the book by Barry McCarthy: Discovering Your Couple Sexual StyleShop for lubes & toys on my Amazon...2025-05-1630 minHandy Mandy PodcastPerformance vs Pleasure | Shift Your Mindset!We hear it all the time in the sex world: "you need to shift your mindset from performance to pleasure." But what does that actually mean, how do you do it, and why is it important? In this episode I talk about the most common performance concerns, how to address those, and then how to prioritize pleasure, fun, and connection, instead of worrying so much about whether your dick will stay hard or your puss will stay wet.Shop for lubes & toys on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your...2025-04-3037 minHandy Mandy PodcastThe Science of Libido & Desire DiscrepancyHow intimately do you understand your libido, aka sex drive, aka desire/arousal? Every wondered why sometimes you're super easily turned on and other times you just can't get it up? In this episode, I talk about the science behind being turned on and getting turned off, and the most common reasons couples complain about having a sexual desire discrepancy. Take the quizzes linked below to learn more about what hits your sexual gas and brake pedals, and then talk to you partner about it, goddammit.Sexual Inhibition QuizSexual Excitation Quiz Come A...2025-03-2835 min
New Mexico Rising2025 Legislative Session Recap (with Matt Pahl & Dominica Chavez)The 2025 New Mexico Legislative session has adjourned. Join Amanda for a conversation with Matt Pahl, Executive Director of Public Charter Schools of New Mexico and Dominica Chavez, NewMexicoKidsCAN’s own Advocacy Manager. Together the three discuss this year’s legislative session and how education was addressed, or not addressed for that matter. Tune in to hear the highs, the lows, and everything in between! Read NewMexicoKidsCAN’s Post Legislative Session Press Release: https://mailchi.mp/818dec20094d/press-statement-2025nmleg-sb242-tabled-14192072?e=d642e5b038---------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for the New Mexico Summer R...2025-03-2759 minHandy Mandy PodcastSex Scams | Don't Get SCREWED!In the wild west of the sex advice industry and the internet as a whole, there are lots of good resources and even more terrible ones. In this episode, we talk about the three sex scams that piss me off the most: expensive "sex addiction" treatment programs, sex toy MLMs, and unqualified sex coaches. Plus some fun insight about aphrodisiacs, online spell casting, and catfishing. Just do your research, trust your gut, and don't waste your money!Learn about SEX ADDICTION SCAMSLearn about MLMsLearn about COACHING SCAMSShop for...2025-03-131h 15Handy Mandy PodcastEthical Non-Monogamy 101We're seeing more and more people open up about swinging, open relationships, and polyamory. But how do people make these relationships work? What skills are needed? How do you know if it's an option for you? In this episode, I explain the most common relationship styles, basic lingo, necessary skills, and tips for exploring. Plus, as always, I bust some myths with hard-hitting facts and answer some listener questions!Recommended BooksOpening Up: A Guide to Creating & Sustaining Open RelationshipsPolysecure: Attachment, Trauma & Consensual Non-monogamyThe Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships and...2025-02-2756 minHandy Mandy PodcastAsynchronous Sex & Why It's AmazingWhat the hell is asynchronous vs synchronous sex? Asynchronous sex breaks the traditional mold of penetrative, mutual, everything-happening-at-the-same-time sex by allowing one partner to focus completely on receiving pleasure and the other on giving. In this episode, I cover the many benefits of asynchronous sex, how you can incorporate it into your sex life, and specific examples of what it can look like!Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2025-02-1325 minHandy Mandy PodcastConsent Can Be SexyHave you ever thought about the grey areas of consent? Not just a simple yes or no, but the situations where communication is unclear or something just doesn't feel right? In this episode we dive into the less talked about aspects of consent with some examples of how to make sure everyone is feeling comfortable and confident. We also explore what consent means in the context of society and specifically the current state of our ~government~. Shop for sexy things at my Amazon storefrontIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email m...2025-01-3036 minHandy Mandy PodcastProstate Play for Straight DudesSo many heterosexual men are curious about prostate stimulation, anal play, pegging etc. but don't know where to start. In this episode, I provide a very basic anatomy lesson, tips for how to prepare and have a good time, and I address the misconceptions and worries that many straight men face when exploring their prostate. All the products and toys I discussed are linked here in my Amazon storefront!If you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2025-01-1635 minHandy Mandy PodcastSex & SubstancesEver wondered what effects different substances can have on your sex life? This week, we dive into how substances like alcohol, weed, stimulants, opioids, and recreational drugs can impact your sexual desire, arousal, and long-term health. Don't worry, it's all of the information and none of the fear tactics. No judgement here!SAMHSA's Substance Abuse Helpline Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2025-01-0428 minHandy Mandy PodcastIs Sex Addiction Real?What is hypersexuality? Is sex addiction a real thing? Do I have it?Sex addiction is one of the most highly contested topics in the world of sex therapy. It's not technically a diagnosis but tons of scammy companies offer expensive treatments and programs. In this episode, we talk about the causes of hypersexual behavior, signs that you might be struggling, and how to get affordable & effective help!Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with...2024-12-1928 minHandy Mandy PodcastPro Kink Tips from a Dom MistressPart 2 of our conversation with a dom mistress! She gives helpful advice for people that are curious about working with a mistress and couples that are looking to join the kink community. She also shares some personal stories from her work AND provides some insight into her sex life!Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2024-12-0453 minHandy Mandy PodcastA Conversation with a Dom MistressEver wondered what a professional dom mistress actually does? Today, we're talking to a mistress from Denver about how she got into this work, what she does, how she helps people, and how this impacts her personal dating life. Tune in next week for part 2 where she answers listeners' questions and gives advice for people who are curious about getting involved in the kink community!Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject...2024-11-2852 minHandy Mandy PodcastHow To Talk About Sex With Your Partner(s)Do you want more of something sexually? Less of something? Want to try something new? Ask your partner to shower better? Find a solution to boner problems? You have to talk about it! In this episode I provide helpful tips for having potentially awkward or sensitive conversations with your partner. Plus I answer a listener's question about exploring anal.Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2024-11-1443 minHandy Mandy PodcastTalking to the Freakiest Guy I Know (Dustin Rybka)Starting Season 2 off with a BANG! I sit down with certified freak and host of the Sex Party Podcast, Dustin Rybka. We talk about his villain origin story, toxic advice to get girls, his new kinks, and which horror movie characters we would boink.Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2024-10-311h 16
Sex Party with Dustin RybkaEP 145: "Swing, Swing" with Amanda PahlReady to attend your first sex party in real life? Are you into cuckolding? Or is compersion more your thing? Ever thought about swinging or opening your relationship?Therapist and friend of the show, Amanda Pahl returns and is ready to dive head first into all things other therapists usually avoid. We're talking non monogamy, swinging, open relationships, polyamory, and how to take the nerves out of the situation and attend your first sex party. The duo also tackle how to bring up your raunchier fantasies to your partner, the power role play can have o...2024-10-301h 08New Mexico RisingFree, Public & Open to All (with Matthew Pahl)Matthew Pahl, Executive Director of Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, joins us for a conversation about the state’s charter schools. Matt and Amanda discuss some recent polling data demonstrating what New Mexicans think about charter schools and Matt does some myth busting about charter schools. We also dive into the upcoming charter enrollment season! Tune in to learn more about charter schools and get some tips on how to navigate charter school lotteries!
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Are you wondering what stages of friendship you are with someone? Are you questioning how far in your friendship with someone is and how to move it to the next level? Well, we have this figured out for you. We start with how friendships are formed to how you become best friends? While there’s no widely accepted theory about the formation of friendships in...2023-11-1903 minSex Party with Dustin RybkaEP 76: "Naughty Nurses In Space" with Amanda PahlDo you like to be dominated? Or perhaps you like to be the dominating one? Maybe you're into both? Also, what's a Femdom?Dustin welcomes soon to be Sex Therapist Amanda Pahl AKA Handy Mandy back to the show this week and WHOAAAAA do these two have one hell of a conversation. Amanda and Dustin chat IN DEPTH about BDSM and kink, but is it true that there are men out there using BDSM just to be violent against women? Dustin opens up how sexually dominant he is, the psychology behind it, and what kinds o...2023-07-051h 22Handy Mandy PodcastHealing from Purity Culture | Ep. 23DON'T LET CRAZY CHRISTIANS HARSH YOUR VIBE!! Whether or not you have directly experienced purity culture, you may have internalized some of the harmful effects. This long-lasting shame and guilt around sex can lead to emotional, psychological, and physical harm. Check out Beducated and use code HANDYMANDY for 40% offShop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2023-05-1043 minHandy Mandy PodcastPorn: Hot or Harmful? | Ep. 22Pornography has the potential to be SO beneficial but it also has the potential to cause a lot of harm. In this episode, I talk about the pros & cons of porn and why the debate is so divisive. Listen to the end for recommendations for ethical and audio porn websites!Check out Beducated and use code HANDYMANDY for 50% off.Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2023-04-1244 minHandy Mandy PodcastMy Controversial Opinions | Ep. 21Is circumcision really necessary? What's the deal with attachment styles? Are men actually trash? Why is Viagra so easy to get? Today I'm talking about all of my controversial opinions and what led me to feel the way I do about them. If you don't agree with me, that's okay. But make sure that you're giving critical thought to your opinions and actually exploring your beliefs. Nobody get triggered, okay? Check out Beducated and use code HANDYMANDY for 50% off. Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon PageIf you want me to an...2023-03-2849 minNew Mexico Rising2023 Legislative Update (with Matt Pahl)Matt Pahl, Executive Director of Public Charter Schools of New Mexico joins us to provide our listeners with an update on New Mexico’s legislative session! Tune in to hear a summary of the big education ideas being debated and how Amanda and Matt think they will impact New Mexico Schools.2023-03-1050 minHandy Mandy PodcastDirty Talk 101 | Ep. 20Dirty talk can be so hot and add to the intensity of your sex life, but it can also be uncomfortable, intimidating and awkward! In this episode, I provide a few tips to overcome your fears, transition out of silent sex, find your dirty talk style with 10 specific categories, plus some tips for sexting and phone sex! At the end, I answer a question about aftercare and why it's important.Check out Beducated's course and worksheet on dirty talk! Shop for toys & kinky stuff on my Amazon Page If you want me to a...2023-02-2352 minHandy Mandy PodcastWhat Sex-Ed Didn't Teach You About Birth Control | Ep. 19IF your high school offered any kind of comprehensive sex-ed, they probably talked about birth control using scare tactics: how to prevent from scary STIs and expensive unwanted pregnancies. Well, there's actually a lot of information that people never learn, including the dark history of birth control, why some methods aren't as effective as you think, and how side effects can impact your sex life. I cover all of that and more in this episode (plus a few ranty personal stories about the US Healthcare System, oops). Think of it like "Birth Control for Dummies," except you're not dummies...2023-02-1053 min
Carpe ConsensusWeb3, NFTs Face the Bear MarketAmanda Cassatt joins to highlight what strategies are helping Web3 brands stay aloft in the bear market. Plus: Cam goes to CES, yells into a box.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a look at the state of non-fungible tokens, Web3 and the metaverse with Amanda Cassatt.[1:50] Inside the Desk: NFT marketplace SuperRare cuts staff by 30% and Cam gifts her dad an NFT, with mixed success.[9:19] Amanda Cassatt: Where can Web3 companies go from here? Cassatt emphasizes the need for utility that lasts beyond the hype.[22:00] Cam’s Corner: Cam recaps t...2023-01-1233 minHandy Mandy PodcastSensual Penis Massage: The Upgraded Handjob | Ep. 18Isn't a penis massage the same thing as a handjob? NO! It's more intentional, sensual, and erotic AND can lead to full-body orgasms and even multiple orgasms (yes, men can do that too). Many of these techniques come from Beducated, a streaming service for sex ed!Also check out my Amazon Sex Toy Gift Guide! It's honestly coming in so handy for me (pun kinda intended).If you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2023-01-0944 minHandy Mandy PodcastBlow Her Mind with a Vulva Massage | Ep. 17You've heard of the G-spot, but do you know about the A-spot and U-spot? In our FIRST EVER SPONSORED EPISODE (omg wow) I walk through how to give a sensual vulva massage, with techniques straight from a Tantric expert on Beducated.Give the gift of pleasure this Christmas with Beducated! Click the link below and use code HANDYMANDY for a 24-hour free trial and 40% of the annual subscription.http://beducate.me/bg2250-handymandypodAlso check out my Amazon Sex Toy Gift Guide! It's honestly coming in so handy for me (pun kinda intended).2022-12-1629 minSex Party with Dustin RybkaEP 46: "Love In An Elevator" with Amanda PahlSex therapy grad student, podcast host, and TikTok sensation Amanda Pahl aka "Handy Mandy" joins Dustin this week on the show. The duo discuss kinks & fetishes, Amanda's inspiration for becoming a sex therapist, as well as anxiety and intrusive thoughts around sex. The two also chat about how and why Amanda was deleted from TikTok at 400k followers, and the trolls who made it possible. As if that weren't enough, at the end of the episode Amanda braves The Burner.SUIT UP FOR EPISODE 46!Watch the video version of the show on YouTubeYouTube...2022-12-0759 minHandy Mandy PodcastCan a Cheater Ever Change? | Ep. 16Once a cheater always a cheater? Why do people cheat? Is it possible to make it work after someone cheats? All of these questions and more answered here! We'll look at cheating through the lens of attachment theory and the Gottman Approach, a therapy model that is based on decades of research and over 3,000 couples!Spicy Holiday Gift Guide!Beducated Discount (Use code BLACK22)My Instagram If you want me to answer one of your questions, email me at handymandy919@gmail.com with the subject line "HANDY HELP ME."2022-11-2457 minHandy Mandy PodcastTaking Too Long to Orgasm? | Ep. 15Do you feel like you take forever to finish and it's impacting your ability to enjoy sex or stay in the moment with your partner? Well this one's for you!There are many reasons some people take longer than average to reach orgasm, and some are more easily fixable than others. In this episode, I list some of those reasons and suggestions to overcome them. Ever heard of death grip syndrome? Listen up!THIS MONTH ONLY, you can get 50% OFF the annual Beducated subscription and a 24-hour free trial! Click the link below.Beducated...2022-11-0937 min