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Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe Open Bedroom Doors Show Ep. 2 w/ Michelle ReneeWelcome to The Open Bedroom Doors Show! Tune in every Thursday night at 9 PM CST for a fun look into the world of sex and sexual health presented by me, Angela Skurtu, a Licensed Marriage and Certified Sex Therapist. In this week's show, we have Michelle Renee, a cuddle therapist who describes the importance of consent EVEN in cuddling. If you don't even have basic consent down, you could be creating resentment. Many couples today struggle with how to connect sexually. Angela also discusses being single in Generation Z and answers your questions. If you ha...2025-06-0625 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe Open Bedroom Doors Show - Episode 1 w/ Diane McCainIntroducing the debut of my new weekly web show, The Open Bedroom Doors Show! Tune in every Thursday night at 9 PM CST for a fun look into the world of sex and sexual health presented by me, Angela Skurtu, a Licensed Marriage and Certified Sex Therapist. This week, we have Diane McCain, a sex enthusiast, and Graduate of Orgasm University. We're not sure if that's an actual University. On this week's episode, we talk about keeping sex fun as you age. Everyone ages. It's true. But when you can stay op...2025-05-3024 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuHow To Keep Your Sex Life Strong with Angela SkurtuToday I'm flying solo, and sharing some reasons why couples' sex lives may weaken over time and practical strategies to combat it. There are so many ways that you can improve your sex life. Learn more here. About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Ange...2021-05-0726 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuInfidelity and Affairs with Angela SkurtuIn this episode, I share my perspective as a sex therapist about infidelity - the causes and effects, the therapy process, and some of the ways that relationships can begin to be healed after an affair. About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skur...2021-02-2320 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuMasked Therapist, LMFTToday my discussion is with Masked Therapist. We have a very wide-ranging discussion about social justice, BLM, policing and police reform, and opportunities for positive permanent change. Here are some show notes for topics mentioned during our conversation: - Adam Zaborowski fired at police with AK-47 after arguing over mask rules, police said - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/03/mask-mandatory-pennsylvania-shooting-police/?outputType=amp - People shot to death by U.S. police, by race 2020 | Statista https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/ - Why I'm No Longer Talking To White...2020-08-2154 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuManaging Relationships During Challenging Times with Paul A. BrothertonMy guest today is Paul A. Brotherton, a self-described "Strong Educated African American". Our conversation ranges from discussion about the social unrest and uprising in his home city of Chicago during the taping of this episode, to Black Lives Matter, to managing relationships during quarantine and other challenging times, and much more. About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second boo...2020-08-1446 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela Skurtu"Trusted Hot Sex Advisor To Millions" with Susan BrattonToday's guest is Susan Bratton. From her website: "Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion. We talk about orgasms, "using the whole banana", exploring new sexual territory, and much more. Connect: susanbratton.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn betterlover.com Instagra...2020-08-0442 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe STI Project with Jenelle Marie PierceMy guest today is Jenelle Marie Pierce, who is the Executive Director of The STI Project, an Adjunct Professor in Asheville, NC, a Spokeperson for PositiveSingles.com, and a wonderful person and interviewee. Our conversation focuses on living and dating with an STI as well as overcoming shame and stigma to find empowerment in our lives. Connect: www.TheSTIProject.com www.PositiveSingles.com Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest ...2020-07-2548 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuRewriting Sexual Scripts with Lena ElkhatibLena Elkhatib is "a relationship and sex therapist practicing at Essentia Therapy, my private practice in Chicago, Illinois. But the reality is, I bring many other identities into my work: Career changer, creative, partner, parent, Arab-American, Muslim woman, 3rd culture kid, Unicorn and Dragon Aficionado. All the aspects of who I am shape my mission: To work with people through curiosity, compassion and creativity to explore, challenge and REWRITE the sexual scripts that they have inherited that don’t quite mesh with who they are and what they want." Connect: www.essentiatherapy.com In...2020-07-1744 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuMaking The World A Better Place One Sex Life At A Time with Karen Washington, LMFTToday's conversation is with Karen Washington, LMFT. She's the primary sex therapist at a group practice in Chicago. Our discussion revolves around improving the sex lives of couples, but we cover a lot more ground as well. Connect: www.relationshipreality312.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage ther...2020-07-1043 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSt. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH) with Luka and EstherToday's conversation is with Luka and Esther of SQSH, an organization that provides free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community. Luka (they/them), a queer non-binary Singaporean immigrant, founded the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline using a $5,000 grant and their prior experience working on a sexual assault helpline and volunteering at The Trevor Project. Born and raised in Singapore, a highly homophobic and transphobic country, Luka hopes to be able to immigrate to the United States. Esther: (she/her) is a trans woman...2020-07-0346 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuAligning Social Justice and Faith with Daphne Walker-ThothMy interview today with Daphne Walker-Thoth is another in a series of conversations I've recorded with people of color about their experiences. You'll notice that during this conversation I sometimes have difficulty even knowing how to ask some questions. I've chosen to leave the interview unedited so that my listeners can hear what it sounds like to have raw - and sometimes messy - conversations. Daphne is a retired substance abuse counselor emeritus. Before recently retiring, she devoted more than 20 years to helping awaken faith organizations to the anguish and despair of social injustice. Twelve years ago, s...2020-06-2744 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuBeing A Person of Color In The U.S. with Marcus O. Boston, Freebird Sko and Shawn GilesToday I have a frank conversation about the experience of being a person of color in the U.S. with fellow podcasters. This episode is for people who want to learn and grow. It's not always easy to sit in the feelings of discomfort that this topic can cause, but it is important. Thank you for being here with me. Connect: Marcus O. Boston is "a 30-something, single black male, that has had his fair share of wins and losses on the battlefield of love. However, he reigns as one that is true to himself."...2020-06-191h 09

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSwitching Roles with Emily Lane and Michelle Dougherty of Cliterally Speaking The PodcastToday's episode is a follow up to the last one! Cliterally Speaking The Podcast was generous to ask me to be a guest on their show as well, so today I'm in the interviewee chair. We have a lot of fun talking about (and drinking) wine, our relationships, sex, therapy, and lots more. Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT cert...2020-06-181h 19

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuCliterally Speaking The Podcast with Emily Lane and Michelle DoughertyMy guests today are the hosts of the popular show "Cliterally Speaking The Podcast". Cliterally Speaking The Podcast features honest, vulnerable, unapologetic (and funny) conversations over a bottle of wine. Connect: cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Twitter SoundCloud About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book rele...2020-05-2951 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuMale, Female, and Couples Sexuality with Barry McCarthyAuthor Barry McCarthy joins us again to talk about the differences and similarities between male and female sexuality, how couples can build mutually satisfying intimate relationships, and more. Connect: Email - barrymccarthy43@gmail.com Web - Purchase Barry's Books About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and s...2020-05-1449 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSelf-Love and Relationship Advice with Eden AdeleEden Adele is committed to creating practical ways to encourage dynamic women over 40 to create, maintain, and enjoy lavish love from the inside out. Connect: www.edenadele.com Facebook YouTube About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.E...2020-05-0844 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSex Ed, Kink, Harm Reduction, and Neurodivergence with Worner Leland, MS, BCBA, LBAToday's guest is Worner Leland. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, touching on topics such as sexual tools and sex toys as therapeutic devices, sex ed and harm reduction, kink and harm reduction, sex ed and harm reduction for neurodivergent clients, and trans-affirming research and education. Worner is a queer, nonbinary human that spends their time on LGBTQIA affirming research and on sex education. They are a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Empowered: A Center for Sexuality in St. Louis, MO and with Upswing Advocates in Chicago, IL. They are the current Research and...2020-05-0145 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuDay Drinking Sex Therapists with Dr. Angie Schubert and Dr. David LeyToday I'm joined remotely with Dr. Angie Schubert and Dr. David Ley. This is a fun and funny chat about their professional careers and our favorite topic: sex! Dr. Schubert is an assistant professor at Central Methodist University and lead clinician at Brightside Counseling. She is a free-spirited counselor and counselor educator who advocates for the sexual agency of all and who loves to talk about sex. Connect: Website - www.brightsidecounseling.net Journal - digitalcommons.unf.edu/jcssw/ Podcast - Let's Get Uncomfortable Dr. Ley i...2020-04-201h 18

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuPornography Literacy with Barb GrossToday's guest is Barb Gross, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. We talk about her work with adolescents and adults with autism and related disabilities, and we have an enlightening conversation around pornography literacy. Connect: Website - www.empoweredcenter.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get ma...2020-04-1343 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuGaining Clarity About COVID-19 with Dawnawn* works within the broader healthcare system. On today's episode, she joins me remotely to offer some insight about how to handle our Coronavirus concerns, best practices for staying safe and healthy, and her predictions for what to expect in the future. *"Dawn" is a pseudonym. Dawn has asked us not to use her real identity for privacy reasons. Below is a list of resources that Dawn referenced in the conversation (or you can find the same information here). About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skur...2020-04-0340 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuNavigating Relationships In The Coronavirus Era with Nicholas AetherNicholas Maio-Aether, MSPSY, BCBA, LBA is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Practicum Supervisor, and Sex Therapist at Empowered: A Center for Sexuality LLC. Today, we talk about how the current pandemic can affect relationships. Connect: Email: nicholas.maio@empoweredcenter.com Twitter: @AetherianN FB: www.facebook.com/empoweredcenterstl Web: www.empoweredcenter.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in...2020-03-271h 01

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe Battlefield of Love with Marcus O. BostonToday I speak with Marcus O. Boston. Marcus is a man-about-town and the hilarious host of the Cognac Corner Podcast. Our conversation spans the high of podcasting, strategies for dating and making friends, and Marcus' social experiences living in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis. Connect: Instagram - @cognac_corner Twitter - @CognacCorner Facebook - CognacCorner Website - www.cognaccorner.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the...2020-03-2040 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSomething Positive for Positive People with Courtney BrameCourtney Brame is the Founder and Podcast Host of Something Positive for Positive People, a podcast that started as a suicide prevention resource for people navigating a herpes diagnosis. Now it's a sex-positive nonprofit organization that helps connect people navigating stigma heal through the experiences of people with similar experiences. He is also a Spokesperson for Dating.com. Connect: - Online - www.spfpp.org - Instagram/Twitter/Tumblr/Reddit: @HOnMyChest (Pronounced "H On My Chest") - Facebook: Something Positive for Positive People - Podcast available on all podcast platforms and at www...2020-03-0640 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuHealth and Happiness with April PorterApril Porter is "an uber-confident bad-ass with a mission and purpose to help as many people as possible become confident bad-asses". She joins us to talk about strategies for improving health and happiness, and to discuss her experiences in her journey as the franchise owner of several 9Round locations as well as secrtSOS. Connect: 9round.com/stl secrtSOS.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the...2020-03-0645 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuWanting to Want Sex with Janna Denton-HowesJanna Denton-Howes is a Marriage Coach who specializes in helping married women want and enjoy sex more. Connect: www.jannadentonhowes.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is author of the books "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians," and "Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity." Her second book released in 2018. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com 2019-12-3054 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuPersonal Story of Painful Intercourse with Dr. Stacy FriedmanEnjoy the new episode with Dr. Stacy Friedman. The epsiode is very informative and riveting. We hope you can listen in. In other news: Going forward, Joshua Skurtu is no longer a part of the podcast. He's still awesome, and if you wanted to keep up with his endeavors, feel free to check out his new blog at www.androidslavery.com The Android's Guide to Enslaving the Human Race. His blog will soon feature a new podcast as well, so stay tuned. You can also follow him on: facebook at https://ww...2018-08-2531 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuPornhub Sexual Wellness Center - Autism - Aging - with Dr. Laurie BetitoThis week, we welcome Dr. Laurie Betito to the show. We were very excited to have her on, as she is the Director of the Pornhub Sexual Wellness Center, an initiative to provide free sexual health information to the masses. We'd heard about the initiative before and couldn't wait to hear more about it. We also talk about her new book on sex and aging and sexuality in autism. Very informative and well worth a listen. Enjoy! Dr. Laurie is a clinical psychologist with a specialty in sex therapy. For the last 27 years s...2018-08-0344 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuHappy Ending for the Ladies from a Male Sex Worker - With an Anonymous GuestThis week's guest is Joe, but that's not his real name. He is a male sex worker that provides erotic massage and happy endings for women. Enjoy! About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Joshua is not a therapist. He is a writer and podcaster and brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind to the show. Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with...2018-07-2336 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSensate Focus - Working with Masters and Johnson - with guest Linda WeinerOur guest this week is Linda Weiner, a sex therapist and researcher. Her newest book is called Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual. We talk to her about sensate focus, treatments for women in sex therapy, working with Masters and Johnson, and more. Enjoy! About Our Guest: Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW Linda is Co-Director of the Institute for Sexual & Relationship Therapy & Training and was an Adjunct Professor at Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis. From 2008-2017. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a D...2018-07-1942 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuCompulsive Sexual Behaviors - Sex / Porn Addiction - Hypersexuality - with EricOur next guest identifies as "Powerful Eric." His name is Eric and after twenty years of going through 12 step programs he no longer identifies as a sex / porn addict. He feels the label itself was a problem. While there is no clinical diagnosis for sex addiction, some people stil feel out of control when it comes to their sexual compulsions and seek help. Many people go into twelve step programs, which are known to have high rates of failure. Eric talks to us about his own journey through dozens of twelve step programs, how they didn't help at...2018-07-0846 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuDavid Wraith talks with us about Polyamory and Death, #metoo, BDSM, Mommy Issues, and Sex WorkThis week, our guest is David Wraith, the co-founder of Sex Positive St. Louis. We have had him on before. In this episode, he talks with us a little bit about the death of his wife last year and the support he found in the polyamorous community. We also talk about #metoo, BDSM, mommy issues, pissing (water sports), male chastity, sex work, and the beautiful older women he has sexual relationships with. In one story, he tells us about his sexual relationship with Betty Dodson, an 89 year old woman. She is well known among sex educators for manually teaching wo...2018-06-2248 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuErectile Dysfunction - Good Enough Sex - Rekindling Desire with author Barry McCarthyAbout our Guest: Our guest today is Barry McCarthy, PhD. A presenter at professional workshops and professor at American University, McCarthy is the author of fourteen books, including Coping with Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex and Coping with Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex. We talk about Erectile Dysfunction, the Good Enough Sex model, Rekindling Desire, Sexual Styles, and much more. About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT cert...2018-06-1551 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuInfidelity Can Save Your Sex Life? Whaaaat? - Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity with Author Angela Skurtu Join me today for an interview with author Angela Skurtu. Angela is a licensed marriage therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is also the co-host of the About Sex Podcast! I knew she sounded familiar. Today, we discuss her book, Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity: A Therapist's Manual. In it, she shares all the trade secrets of how she guides people through the theraputic process. We also discuss how an infidelity can sometimes save a failing marriage. Yes, really. A common side-effect of a betrayal is a revitalization of your sex life by forcing the conflict o...2018-06-0130 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe Fog of Faith - Surviving My Impotent God with Author Leona StuckyJoin us this episode with our guest, author Leona Stucky. About Leona Stucky www.leonastucky.com Dr. Stucky first received a degree in psychology and philosophy from Boston College, graduating summa cum laude, before plunging into seminary, first at Andover Newton Theological School and then at Eden Theological Seminary. She earned a doctorate from Southern Methodist University with honors, and a Diplomate certificate from the American Association of Pastoral Counselors—their highest credential—for teaching, supervising, and offering therapy services. She currently has standing as a Unitarian Universalist community minister. About her Memoir: The Fog ofF...2018-05-1550 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSeparation of Church and State - Sex Education in Public Schools - Consent - with Sally Buxbaum HuntDisclaimer: Yes, we're going to talk about religion today with Sally Hunt, who was recently featured on Fox News. We respect everyone's right to their own beliefs and values, but Angela and I feel it important that a government for the people, by the people, represent all of the people, no matter their creed, gender, or belief system. We do talk about sex for a lot of the episode, but if you wish to skip most of the religious topics, skip ahead to around the 30 minute mark. Our guest today is Sally Buxbaum Hunt, also known...2018-04-261h 10

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuHappy and Healthy Sex Over 40 with Hector RiveraOur guest today is Hector Rivera. He runs a website and podcast that highlight happy lifestyles for people over 40 years of age. Did you know people over 40 still have sex? You learn something new every day! Hector talks about his own journey with becoming comfortable with sexuality and much more. Check out Hector's website and podcast at: www.happyandhealthyover40.com About Us: www.aboutsexpodcast.com Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Joshua is not...2018-04-2552 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuBanged up Heart with Author Shirley MelisThis episode we have a phone interview with author Shirley Melis to discuss her book "Banged-Up Heart." Shirley Melis is a longtime business writer, travel writer, and newspaper columnist who traveled the world interviewing everyone from busboys to heads of international organizations before launching a career in public relations in Washington, D.C. With Banged-Up Heart, she now takes her writing in a new direction, delving deeply into her own personal story of finding love late, losing it early, and discovering the strength to choose to love again. A graduate of Vassar, Shirley Melis has created an intimate memoir bearing el...2018-04-1949 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuEmbracing the Dark Side of Creative Sexuality with Kendra HollidayToday, Kendra Holliday joins us to discuss the dark side (BDSM) and light side (tantra) of creative sexuality, responsive vs spontaneous desire, and many more topics. She was actually one of our first guests and one of our favorites. We are excited to have her back and hope you enjoy the episode. I promise I never once on this episode try to flail a vibrator around like a light saber. About our guest: Kendra Holliday is one of the leaders of Sex Positive St. Louis and runs a blog and consulting webs...2018-04-0554 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThe About Finance Podcast (episode) with guest Rob BertmanOn this episode, we meet Rob Bertman to discuss finance and his method for saving money called Keep, Cut Back, Eliminate. His method helps people save more money without missing out on the fun and without a complicated budget. While money is not directly about sex, most of the time you need some sort of money to have a sex life. Our guest this week: Rob Bertman, CFA, CFP - Founder, Family Budget Expert www.FamilyBudgetExpert.com About us: Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and...2018-03-2951 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela Skurtu"Professional Wingman" for Dating with Autism with Nicholas MaioSometimes you are nervous about talking to that girl at the bar. If you have autism or other social disorders, our guest might be able to assist you as wingman in such a situation. This week we talk with Nicholas Maio about autism, sex, and dating. Nicholas is an applied behavioral analyst and sex therapist and also is himself on the autism spectrum. He shares info about how he helps his clients and some of his own struggles with the dating world. People with autism sometimes struggle with social interactions, which is a pretty important part of finding an...2018-03-261h 10

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuAdvanced Erectile Dysfunction Due to Diabetic Neuropathy with an Anonymous GuestOur anonymous guest on this episode lost the ability to sustain an erection years ago due to Erectile Dysfunction. His ED was caused by diabetic neuropathy, and in this week's episode wee discuss his journey, including treatment options, intimacy, and finding happiness. His is an interesting story and we hope you can join us for this episode. About us: Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book released in February. Joshua Skurtu is not a thera...2018-03-161h 02

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuTruvada and HIV / AIDS / STI Prevention with guest Matthew SwangoIn the 1980's, an HIV diagnosis was equitable to getting a death sentence. No treatments existed and scientists knew very little about the virus. Today, with advances in education and research, it is not only a preventable disease, but treatments exist that make living with the disease much more manageable. Join us today as we also discuss Truvada, the treatment used in "pre-exposure prophylaxis". Truvada is a pill that patients can take daily to reduce the chance of HIV infection. Some other interesting things we discuss on this episode include how often people actually use con...2018-03-141h 04

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSexual Healing with Tantra - Special Guest Leianna LoveWe have all heard of tantric sex, but do we really know what it is? We heard that Sting can have trantic sex for tweve hours. We hear that it is a spiritual experience. I don't think most of us know what it is. Our guest today enlightens us on the topic. We hope you enjoy the episode. About our Guest: Leianna Love, MA, DTR My Goddess Leianna Sacred Grounds School of Tantra Leianna has traveled many roads and considers herself to be a multi-dime...2018-03-061h 04

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuA 39 Day Marriage - Secrets to Getting Laid for Guys - with Special Guest Nathan ShawNathan Shaw joined us this episode to discuss some of his own relationships and his own unique perspectives on sex. For one, he is single and plans to stay that way. He had two previous marriages, one of which only lasted 39 days. He still sexual partners, but only classifies the relationships as "hanging out" and makes it clear to any interested partners. He told us that he estimates he has been with more than 300 different sexual partners. Topics this episode include: Dating after 40, Relationships after years of not being in one, Turn on’s in your 20’s vs turn...2018-02-271h 25

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSurviving Sexual Trauma at Six Years Old - Real Life Story with Guest Meredith DinoIf you cannot tell from the title, this episode needs a bit of a trigger warning. It contains dscussions about rape, stalking, child molestation, and PTSD. Despite the warning, it is actually a wonderful episode with a great story of survival. If you are able to hear stories about those topics, I don't suggest you miss this one. Meredith is an amazing person and we felt very honored that she was willing to share her story with us. About our Guest: Meredith Dino I was born in St. Louis. At...2018-02-171h 11

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuReal Life Story - I'm the Tattooed Gentleman and a Buck Naked HandymanOur guest this week is O. John and he is a very interesting person. His body is adorned in almost every corner with tattoos, including his chest, arms, back, legs, and his penis. Yes, I said his penis. I did not verify this, but he says he has Japanese style waves around the shaft and plans to get a rose tattooed on the head in the near future. Feel free to verify on your own time. ;-) This link has some photos of O. John in the partial nude, so you can see some of his tattoos...2018-02-091h 00

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuHIV and Sex - Life After a Diagnosis - Being in a Romantic Relationship with a Therapist - Special Guest Chris Scarberry, LPCWe are back from our break and boy is this new year already off with a bang. This morning I woke to a phone call. One missed call on screen, from my uncle. When I picked up, my mother and sister were crying and told me that a nuclear missile had been launched at Hawaii. They insisted the threat was real and they only had a few minutes left to live. Most of my family lives in Honolulu, so the news was something of a shock. I definitely freaked out with them. My entire family was going to...2018-01-131h 06

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuRace and Diversity in Polyamory - Special Guest Kevin Patterson of Poly Role Models Have you ever wondered what it's like to have an open relationship? What the heck does that even mean and are people really doing this? According to our guest, many people are trying this and learning from each other in the process. Kevin Patterson runs a facebook page all about open relationships. On his page, he asks fellow poly people to share their positive and their negative stories. Aparently, we are humans who are capable of making mistakes-regardless of whether we are in a monogamous or a poly relationship. Rathe...2017-11-3048 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuLegal Services for Sexual Trauma Survivors - With Rachna Goel and the Jane Doe Advocacy CenterRachna Goel works with the Jane Doe Advocacy Center that provides legal services for victims of sexual trauma. Listen in to find out more. :) About our Guest: Rachna Goel Jane Doe Advocacy Center Facebook Rachna has focused her career on working with children and families. She holds a passion for helping individuals attain justice through the legal system. Her experience includes work at a university health law clinic, multiple Legal Aid offices, and the prosecutor’s office. Rachna has also worked with private attorneys at solo practices and large firms...2017-11-0536 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuA Transgendered Guest joins us to teach us about gender dysphoriaImagine if you will, a world in which you wake up and find yourself in the body of the opposite sex. You were born a man, and have always felt a man, but you now find yourself equipped with a different set of parts. Instead of hard lines and muscles, you have soft curves and breasts. Instead of male genetalia, you now have female genetalia. This would throw most people off of their game. You would feel like you are living in someone else's skin. You would maybe even feel you own body to be something alien to you.2017-10-221h 02

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuReal Life Story: Life with Bipolar Disorder, Hyper-sexuality, and InfidelityNew, from the makers of Puberty: Adulthood. "Live life as if you constantly have other stuff to get done." Warning: Side effects may include depression, bipolar disorder, frequent urination, a calm feeling that is immediately interrupted by a crying baby, grief, love, loss, a sense of disillusionment with the world of competitive poker, a constant need to argue about politics, dancing, laughter, dissociative choreography, spending long nights talking while cuddled in bed, that one skin disease that turns you orange, phantom income syndrome, a glimmer of hope on the horizon, with a sense that life...2017-10-171h 04

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuBurlesque Dancing - Being Vulnerable on Stage in front of StrangersEveryone wants to feel sexy. Everyone wants to be admired and fawned over. Everyone wants to be the object of their lover's obsession, and sometimes we all just want to curl up into a ball and cry while we deal with our existential crisis of the week. But while some of us may be busy with the whole crying ball thing, others have found new confidence and power in something called burlesque. Women and men who learn how to dance on stage while showing a little more ankle than usual. Lots of glitter is involved. Hot...2017-10-1035 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuPain During Sex and how Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists can Help - Special Guest Dr. Brooke KalisiakSex feels great. Your body hums with energy, your mind reels with pleasure, and you feel bliss in its purest form. But what if it hurts? You probably won't be as excited to get back in the ring if you know it will only lead to pain. Many women suffer from pain during intercourse, known as Dyspareunia, and this can make women avoid, reduce the frequency, or outright stop having sex. Luckily, there are people that can help. Some physical therapists help you get your shoulder back in working order. Our guest in this episode works with women to re...2017-10-0252 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThree Simple Rules to Redefine Good SexWhat is good sex? Is it passionate lovemaking on the beach, followed up with passionate lovemaking in the hotel, followed by a short bathroom break, a call to your mom to remind her to pick up your laundry, followed once again with passionate lovemaking again in the hotel, but this time you are a bit lazy and just kinda grind on each other while wearing fluffy bathrobes. Is that good sex? If so, I am totally doing it right! Angela seems to think we need to define what good sex means. What does good sex mean to...2017-09-2534 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuGuest Jennifer Kasper with Sacred MovementWhat was once forbidden through all the ages of man has finally been... bidden. Two forces attracting and pushing each other apart incessantly. To fight for that sacred bond, told about in tales of yore. Oh, that they might one day unite as one. A podcast with dancing! Dancing, on a podcast? Whaaat? I'm such a rebel, right? Trust me, it totally works. ;-)' About our guest: Jennifer Kasper of Sacred Movement: "At Sacred Movement, our mission is to hold space for women to reme...2017-09-1830 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSally Hunt discussing religious Sex Education in Public SchoolsSex Education brings up fond memories for most of us. Long days of sitting in class, staring down the barrel of the copious photos of mangled and infected genitals. Countless hours of practicing how to avoid talking to girls by staring at our feet. An endless journey of blushing and uncomfortable giggles every time your instructor says "penis". Ahh, memories... What could make that even better? Maybe Cheeze-It's induced shame after spitting mouthfulls of crackers into a cup of water as a metaphor for unprotected sex... Wait, what? Did they really pass a cup around a...2017-09-101h 24

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuDavid Wraith joins us to discuss Sex Education, BDSM, Polyamory, and much, much more.A man can only be measured by his works, be they art, education, service to others, or hard labor in the sun. I think you can also use a ruler, tape measure, or even use a bathtub full to the brim of water. You see, when you then add the man to the water, you can catch that water and then measure the volume of the water displaced, which is the same as his volume. It's so simple! You couldn't probably measure a man with a barometer, but I know you can measure temperature as well. Either...2017-09-0454 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuSensual Massage from a male Sex worker - Race - Sex Education - Non-Monogamy - About Sex with an Anonymous guestIt's nice to get a massage. You feel relaxed, all the stress melts away, you sometimes fall asleep on the table and they have to poke you with a stick to get you out of there. It can be a euphoric experience with your body releasing endorphins in response to the massage, leaving you dizzy and happy as a clam. Apparently, there are people that offer a "happy ending" after one such massage, which makes for an even happier clam, which involves manual or oral stimulation of the genitals. Huh. You learn something new every day, right? Our guest...2017-08-2846 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuThorn and her Mother Kendra Holliday - Asexuality, Raising a Child to be Sex Positive - A Teen's PerspectiveBeing a teen can be tough. You have homework, chores, teachers, and an unstable view of reality, self identity and ultimately a dawning comprehension of life and all its futility, which eventually all ends in death, no matter how hard you try to stave off its inevitability... Also, omg, boys... amiright ladies? Join us this week to talk to Thorn, a 17 year old who identifies as asexual, and her mother Kendra Holliday. We discuss asexuality, being raised sex positive, and any random curveball Josh throws at our guests. 😀 If you have any questions or t...2017-08-2048 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuMarkey Culver and The Women's BakeryBread! Do you know how to make bread? I have eaten bread. I have baked some. But I have never created a dutch oven over an open fire and baked bread in a village in Rwanda. Markey Culver did just that! Find out about her story in this week's episode of the About Sex Podcast. About our Guest: Markey Culver and The Women’s Bakery Markey is the Founder and Co-Director of The Women’s Bakery, a social enterprise that educates women and builds bakeries in East...2017-08-1442 min

Open Bedroom Doors with Angela SkurtuVideo Games and Your Relationships - The Good, The Bad, and the First Person ShootersVideo games can be a fun hobby. Most men play video games and with the addition of smartphones a lot of women also play. They can be a great escape, but you don't want to TOTALLY escape from life. You have to find a balance between work / life / and hobbies. We talk about some negative aspects of how they can affect a relationship, but we also discuss some positive ways video games can make your life and even your relationships better. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Facebook: A...2017-08-0733 min